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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1944

Page

2

Local Service Members Reach Leave and Assignments

Local residents report service members taking furloughs and new assignments. John E. Long left for Miami Beach after a visit with his parents. Ensign Bill Rawn arrived in Seattle after two weeks leave with his parents. Pvt Philip Wanerus spent a nine day furlough with his parents after training at Chanute Field and will report to Panama City. Betty Michels will teach junior high at Fort Madison starting Tuesday. Major William H. McConnell Jr. arrives for a 21 day leave after over two years in China and India. Ruth Dupuis departs for Boone to supervise music in elementary schools. Marie Landau moves to Ferndale Michigan to teach in public schools. Frances Whisler returns from Grinnell to teach in public schools.

Ensign C. W Bill” Rawn Des Moines Seattle Wash Mrs W. P. Rawn Philip R. ‘Dick’’ Wanerus P. K. Wanerus Chanutefield Panama City Fla Betty Michels Fort Madison Miss Michels William H. McConnell, Jr W. H. McConnell China India Army Air Corps

Mixed Two-ball Foursomes Set For Labor Day Golf

Labor Day golf at the Country club features mixed two-ball foursomes with a 1:00 picnic dinner and 7:30 supper. Prizes will be awarded after the event chaired by J. W. Schenefelt. Members are invited and asked to coordinate partner reminders from listed golfers.

J. W. Schenefelt T. L. Brookhart Phil Antonoff T. R. Phillips Les Gates Frank Nelson Bob Gates J. C. Holbert A. W. Clow Mary J. Holbert John Tucker Clayton Bear Tink Shenefelt Ted Wilson Preston Wolf Pon Paul Ralph Gibson Ed Sullivan Joe Picken Clyde Bowden Jimmy Lloyd Patty Patterson Johnny Lloyd Nancy Patterson Lawrence Wilson Doris Clow Carrol Warford Eleanor Tucker Ralph Shannon J. M. Lloyd Robert Arthur Bob Cates Frank Miller Don Paul Merle Turner Jim Stewart Ted Johnson Dick Paul Darrell Ross Clauds Tucker Ralph Young Virginia Holden EB. E. Stutsman Joan Kiefer Lester Orr Shirley Dunlap Virginia Gibson Charles Barclay

Families Gather for Mrs. Adams Funeral in Ainsworth

Relatives and friends travel from Omaha Muscatine West Liberty Fairfield Rock Island Os kaloosa Cedar Rapids Denver and beyond to attend the funeral of Mrs. J E Adams of Ainsworth. Local youth John Putnam 16 arrives in Asheville for a weeklong visit with Sheriff H M Putnam and Clyde Putnam.

John Putnam Asheville N. C H. M. Putnam Clyde Putnam J. E. Adams Ainsworth I. Adams Omaha Nebr Ernest Pace Walter Baker Muscatine Leo Adams West Liberty Glenn Adams Fairfield Ellis Rickey John Rabenold Mark Langfritz Becky Ottumwa William Rickey Rock Island Claud Pollock Cedar Rapids Harry Rabenold Mary Dell Oskaloosa Claud Hon Denver Colo J. B. Adams Adams

Phillips and Tucker Win Stag Tourney

In a Dr A W Clow led event at the country club a stag dinner tournament saw J R Phillips and John Tucker finish first and second with top scores. Each of 25 players received ten repeat strokes on the nine holes and Phillips posted 86 while Tucker had 37. Golf balls were prizes and dining followed with reports on a Chicago Tam o Shanter tournament. Another event and dinner is planned in two weeks.

A. W. Clow Country Club J. R. Phillips John Tucker Phillips Tucker Tracy Phillips Frank Nelson Chicago

Major League Baseball Results and Schedule Overview

American League standings show New York leading with 71 wins and 56 losses, followed by Detroit and Philadelphia. Thursday results include New York sweeping Washington in two games, Detroit defeating St. Louis, and other noted matchups. Tonight’s schedule features Washington at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, Cleveland at Chicago, and Detroit at St. Louis, with additional night games across the circuit.

W. L. Pet New York Detroit Hs Wees Philadelphia Cleveland Gain Cine Washington K.s Washington St. Louis Lefebvre Bonham Black Christopher Boston Bowman Smith Chicago Haynes Newhorser Potter Cincinnati Brooklyn Fischer Melton Hitchings C. Barrett Gerhauser R. Barrett Fleming Walters Schmidt Pittsburgh Ostermueller

Mrs Thorne Returns Home From New York Visit

Mrs. Clifford Thorne and her daughter Elizabeth have returned home after a stay in New York City and plan to spend several months there.

Clifford Thorne New York City Elizabeth

Timmins Couple Heads to San Francisco After Leave

Marion Timmins and Mrs. Timmins depart after a leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Timmins. They travel to San Francisco, California, as reported.

Marion Timmins Mrs. Timmins San Francisco Calif Clarence Timmins

Nizam of Hyderabad Rumored Wealth Kingpin of Global Riches

The Nizam of Hyderabad in India is described as the wealthiest man alive with a rumored personal fortune of 260 million dollars in gold and jewels valued at two billion dollars. His weekly income is described as nearly a million dollars.

Nizam of Hyderabad India

Lemon juice as a meat tenderizer for stews and beef

A lemon juice addition to simmering water can tenderize meat such as hen for fricassee or tough cuts of beef or mutton. The acidity helps soften connective tissue, yielding a surprisingly tender result.

Hospital Discharges and Birth Notice in City Report

Mrs. Fred FE Miller and daughter Melissa Ellen of 509 West Washington were discharged this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Merle Smith of Brighton are parents of a son born at 2 53 this morning weighing nine pounds four and three quarter ounces. Mrs Roy Marr of 325 East Main street was admitted this morning as a medical patient.

Fred FE. Miller Melissa Ellen West Washington Street Merle Smith Brighton Roy Marr East Main Street

Georganne Rudiger Weds Thomas J. Berdo in Cedar Rapids

Georganne Rudiger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Georg W. Rudiger, married Thomas J. Berdo, corporal in the United States Army, in a double ring ceremony at the United Presbyterian church. Rev. George Kerr officiated as organist Mrs. Leonard P. Ristine played selections. reception followed for about 250 guests with a four tier cake and gardenias.

United Presbyterian Church Georganne Rudiger Georg W. Rudiger Thomas J. Berdo United States Army Henry Berdo George Kerr Fred E. Miller Sara Lu Miller Bordeaux France W. L. Crain Shirley Clark Cedar Rapids Grace Walker Chicago Mary Ruth Berdo Miss Walker Miss Berdo Margarette McCleery Robert Giles Army Air Corps David Jack Clark Robert Beruo Rudiger

Social calendar notes for Friday and weekend gatherings

Friday events include Past Matrons club and families dinner at the Masonic temple 7 p m Rebekah lodge at 8 30 p m at IO C F hall Sunshine Community club fried chicken supper Sunset Park each family to bring fried chicken pie dish to pass table service coffee provided all former members invited If weather bad meet at W C Richards home Saturday W R C regular meeting 2 30 Ch eman Legion hall Monday Fortnightly club Bible department 2 30 Public library Daughters of Union Veterans CISC Deliace Legion hall Music department 6 30 picnic supper Sunset Park bring own Wieners dish to pass Lucsday Junior Fortnightly evening Marjorie Thompson notice change of meeting evening and hostess Junior Missionary society Meth church 4 15 p m at church St Pauls Women s Guild all day quilting at church

Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Sunshine Community Club Sunset Park W. C. Richards Daughters of Union Veterans Deliace Legion Boyd White Lucsday Marjorie Thompson Junior Missionary Society of Meth St. Paul’s Women’s Guild

War Report Seeks German Delay Tactics Near Siegfried Line

Richter says Germans planned no definite stand until reaching the Siegfried line where they would unleash secret weapons. Allied planes renew heavy aerial attacks on transport systems and troop targets in Germany, and strike Yugoslavia and the Po valley as eight intercommunications targets are hit.

Lyon Richter Siegfried Line Germany London England Normandy

Travel tip for hot weather with infants

When traveling with a baby in hot weather, use the bottom of a suit or coat box as a bed by folding a blanket inside. This creates a sleeping spot for the infant while moving between laps or trains, aiming to keep the baby undisturbed during transit.

Dr. Miller Buys Horner Land in Wellman

Dr. E. N. Miller has purchased the 2 acre unimproved Horner property near Wellman along highway 22 for 125 dollars per acre. The note lists local social visits, military furloughs, and school openings as well as a newborn baby girl at Mercy hospital in Iowa City.

Livesay Couple Observe 28th Wedding Anniversary

Dr and Mrs F G Livesay celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary today. Greetings go to Mrs Wilson Putman Iowa City Mrs Wm Longer Mrs Howard Benn Jr Mrs G B Holden and Rosalie Hysell. Dorothy Ann Tanner marks her 16th birthday, daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Tanner.

F. G. Livesay Dorothy Ann Tanner R. J. Tanner

Honor T-4 J. Long Ends Overseas Service With Family Furlough

John E. Long concludes a happy 18 month overseas tour in North Africa Italy and Corsica with a furlough spent at home with his parents Mr and Mrs H B Long and other relatives. He was guest of honor at multiple family dinners and a Sunset Park picnic with numerous Long Salladay Rath Stewart Been and Allen families among those listed.

John E. Long H. B. Long North Africa Italy Corsica Sgt. Long Long Home South Avenue Sunset Park Mattie Salladay Inez Martindale Burlington Paul Long

Farrier and Shalla Reunions Scheduled at Sunset Park

The Farrier reunion will be held at Sunset Park in Washington on Sunday September 4 with a gathering at 16913. The annual Shalla reunion follows at Sunset Park on Sunday September 8 with a picnic dinner at noon.

Sunset Park Washington Shalla

Cattle Herbage Rises to 1944 Level in Early Year

The cattle supply climbed for the sixth straight year to 2,192,000 head at the start of 1944 from 79,114,000 head at the start of 1943, a 3.9 percent increase.

Dodds and Douds Attend Golden Wedding in Iowa City

Nancy Ann, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dodds and Hillma attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Will Anderson in Iowa City. The couple held open house both afternoon and evening. James Webber of the U.S. Marines, who served with the Navy in the Pacific for 23 months, is on a short leave with family before returning to his ship next week.

Nancy Ann J. A. Dodds Hllma Will Anderson Iowa City James Webber U. S. Marines Navy Pacific

Homebuilders Class Holds Picnic Supper at Sunset Park

Members of the Homebuilders class and their families from a Methodist church enjoyed a picnic supper last evening in Sunset park pavilion. Thirty eight attended the event organized by Mrs. Harold Fulton Mrs. Will Richards and Mrs. Sherm Wolfe. Harold Fulton, class president, led a short business meeting before socializing.

Sunset Park Harold Fulton Will Richards Sherm Wolfe

Tomato Juice Preparation Tips from NEF Guide

Ruth Foster explains how to preserve tomato juice with steps to trim stems and blemishes, cut and simmer, sieve, add salt per quart, reheat, and seal hot jars. She warns against long exposure to air and advises boiling water bath processing for safety and vitamin retention.

Ruth Foster

Women's Guild Meeting at St. Paul's Church

The St. Paul's Women’s Guild met at the church with 15 members, 2 children and 3 visitors. Plans were made for a September 14 supper and Christmas boxes for the boys’ service. The afternoon featured quilting and socializing. Also, Evangelical and Reformed church members held a church basement supper honoring Evelyn Givans as she enters cadet nursing, with Rev. and Mrs. Carl Klein attending from St. Louis Missouri.

St. Paul's Women’s Gite Afernoon Foe Lena Guenther Addlm Guenther Charles Harvey Wilms Westen Freida Witthoft Katherine Ropers Evangelical and Reformed Church Evelyn Givans Evangelical Deaconess Hospital Marshalltown Carl Klein St. Louisa Miss Givans

Yeast Addition Alters Vitamin Content in Cooked Water

A note suggests adding dried brewer's yeast to water during cooking reduces vitamin content. The claim implies nutrient loss when yeast is introduced in the boiling or simmering stage. Researchers emphasize verifying methods and exact yeasts used.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Seerese Wolf’s Flower Miami Beach H. E. Long South Avenue C Catherine Bailey Mason City W.H. Harrison University Hospital Coxswain Don Stutsman E. E. Stutsman Bill Smith Wilma Kerr Frances Whisler Grinnett Lloyd Morrison Myrla Stephens Marie Landau Ferndale Mich Pontiac Ruth Dupuis Boone Boone Public Schools California Polile W. of State Theater L. B. Ward Duluth Minn Florence Parke Olive McConnell Ted Givans Evelyn Roy Brewer & Sons Phillips and S. W. Easter Ins Little’s Furniture T. J. Berdo Joan Michels Bonnie Jean Sampson Edith Gillespie Joan Keifer Jean Atchison Eloise Springer Robert Gates Margaret Jane Carris Corycon Washington High School Monmouth College Collins Radio Company Cpl. Berdo Camp Livingston J. H. McCall Faye Taylor Allerton Joe Harter Mary Ann Anderson Charles Cooper Don Freedman Purlington Helen Livingston Los Angeles George L. van Dusen Roberta Wheelan Verne Pangborn Towa City Betty Bachman Kathleen Koob Frances Allen Charlotte Penningroth Robert W.R.C Eman Legion Hall C. V. Grall Guadros Pyrat CWA Stephen Ast Opr Dr. Miller Horner Land C. F. Mayer Wellman E. N. Miller E. A. Horner Town Nick Bohr Delores Patsy Lydia ‘Brown Clifford Yoder Pvt Arden Dawson Medical Corp Stanley Long View Texas Doreas Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Eldurch Elmer Miller Ada Hillis Richard Turnipseed Vera Turnipseed Clarabelle Gene Stead Joan Marjory Betty Sherry Kenneth Gales-burg Chas Stehaener Sleads Ilinois Chas. D. Miler Donald Fleming Miemings Maybel Popham North English Margaret Popham Flora Doris Schrock Joan Kraft Mildred Rowe Pioneer Institute Mt. Pleasant Methodist Leo Durian Mercy Hospital Littles’ Furniture J. Long Fights For Freedom Ae Pat Ged Women's Guild Zenith Jaen American Medical Association Council On Physical Therapy Lemmon’s Jewelry East Side Square
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