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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1944
Page
2
Local War News and Visits Include Conner Family in Wilmington
Lt Robert Conner of Blueth deathal field Wilmington arrives for a two week leave while Major Walter G Conner of Great Bend Kansas is expected home tomorrow. Mrs Conner hopes all three service members in the family will be home together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Conner
Bluetheathal Field
Wilmington
N.C
Walter G. Conner
Great Bend
Kan
Past Matrons Club Holds Cooperative Dinner Meeting
Members of the Past Matrons club and families held a cooperative dinner at the Masonic temple dining room Friday evening. This was the first dinner meeting of the fall season. After the seven o'clock dinner the club held a business meeting and decided to invite the Past Patrons their wives and families for an cooperative dinner at the October dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Washington Church Welcomes New Pastor Rev Thomas Polk
Rev Thomas C Polk opened his ministry at Washington Church of Christ delivering his first sermon Looking to the Future He urged focus on the future and following Paul He comes from Pleasantville Iowa where he led for seven years succeeding Rev Ivan Riess who moves to Donovan Illinois after three years in Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Church of Christ
Thomas C. Polk
Washington
Apostle Paul
Polk
Pleasantville
Iowa
Ivan Riess
Donovan
Major League Baseball Results and Tonight's Doubleheaders
Results recap New York routed Washington 11 to 3 in the second game after a 6 to 3 win in the first. St Louis beat Detroit 4 to 1 and Philadelphia defeated Boston 5 to 1. Detroit then clipped St Louis 6 to 3. Tonight Philadelphia Newsom 11 12 and Hamlin 6 10 face New York Queen 3 1 and Dabiel 11 10 while Boston Cecil 2 3 and O Neill 6 9 meet Washington Niggeling 9 7 and Haefner 8 13. Detroit Overmire 9 11 and Newhouser 22 8 oppose Chicago Grove 12 11 and Lopat 5 9. Cleveland Harder 10 7 and Kleiman 9 10 play St Louis Jak ucki 11 8 and Potter 18 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
Newsom
Hamlin
Queen
Dabiel
Cecil
O'Neill
Niggeling
Haefner
Overmire
Newhouser
Grove
Lopat
Harder
Kleiman
Jakucki
Potter
Baseball scores around the league with multiple games listed
The day’s box shows Chicago beating Cincinnati twice 5-1 and 6-2, Brooklyn prevailing 6-3 in a see also game against New York, Boston defeating Philadelphia 2-1 in the first game and 5-0 in the second, plus Pittsburgh and St Louis and other matchups with listed pitchers such as Raffensberger Feldman and De La Graza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
St Louis
Kentucky Bluegrass Suits Sunny Lawns In Good Soil
Kentucky bluegrass stands out for sunny lawns in good soil. It suffers from close mowing and browns under harsh stress but recovers quickly afterward.
Hospital Births and Discharges Across Local Communities
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Mitchell Allen of Columbus Junction welcomed a nine and a half pound daughter born at 12 40 Saturday after neon Clem Adams of East Main street was discharged Saturday evening Mrs Dora Hesseltine of Ollie admitted Saturday afternoon as a medical patient Col Myron White and wife of route three have a son born this morning at 3 02 weighing six pounds thirteen and a half ounces Discharged Sunday were Mrs Howard Snyder and son Donald Dean of Richland Mrs Harlan Neuhart and son Lynn Adrian route one Mrs Fern Hickenbottom of Ainsworth and Mrs Kenneth Goodwin and son Ray Ear 614 South Eighth avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Adams
East Main Street
Dora Hesseltine
Ollie
Col
Myron White
Howard Snyder
Donald Dean
Richland
Harlan Neuhart
Lynn Adrian
Route One
Fern Hickenbottom
Ainsworth
Kenneth Goodwin
Ray Ear
South Eighth Avenue
Vendors Signs Amuse Troops in Egypt
Cairo glimpsed through humorous shop and restaurant signs that greet American soldiers. Vendors boast oriental odors, bold promises, and playful claims from Mohammed Aly to Twin X cigarettes. The Associated Press notes the signs reflect East meets U.S. troops with lighthearted novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Cairo
East
Associated Press
Mohammed Aly
Joe's Investigation Service
Society of Detectives
Stenodactyl
Durable wartime shoes to rise by millions this year
The War Production Board says about 15 million more pairs of durable civilian shoes will be produced in the current year. Total shoe output will fall nearly 100 million pairs short of the 1942 peak, reflecting limits on materials and labor. The WPB motto emphasizes essential footwear for men women and children with little excess for nonessential styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Homing Pigeons Carry Mail Amid War Time Gas Rationing
CARLSBAD New Mexico Elmer Helper uses four homing pigeons to maintain wartime communication with his Dog Canyon ranch seven miles from Carlsbad in the Guadalupe mountains Two birds stay at the ranch and two at his Carlsbad home carrying messages to and from the ranch amid gas shortages and transport problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
N. M
Elmer Helper
Dog Canyon Ranch
Guadalupe Mountains
Secret of success in bean beetle control found
The secret of success in bean beetle control is to apply the insecticide to the underside of the leaves where the insects feed.
Chinese Translation of Britannica Began in Chungking
Officials announce the Encyclopedia Britannica is being translated into Chinese in Chungking. The project, described as a colossal undertaking, will take several years with the national institute for compilation and translation under the Chinese Ministry of Education in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
National Institute For Compilation and Translation
Ministry of Education
Butter Grader Senses Flavor Clues From Cream Diets
R E Eldred, a top butter grader and chief inspector for Atlantic and Pacific Tea Chicago warehouse, determines cream origin and handling from a 3 ounce sample. He notes storage, feed, and processing affect butter quality and that distinct regional flavors linger in traces of alfalfa, skunkweed, sage weed, peppergrass, onion, or garlic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Eldred
Mr. Eldred
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Chicago
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Nebraska
Missouri
Science of Hydroponics Speeds Victory Gardens
A Barryton Michigan group has refined a three inch plant ball containing seeds moss vitamins and plant food to grow up to 50 vegetable slips per ball. Watered daily in a warm spot the seeds sprout in seven to ten days and mature in about 30 days for transplanting to gardens boosting early harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barryton
Mich
13 Is Lucky Number for Lucky Yank Bombardier
MEMPHIS. Sergt. James F. Gates Jr. a bombadier in the army air forces notes the repeated 13s in his service. Born May 13 1917 he served in two Solomon Islands battles on the 13th faced shellfire at Guadal canal on the 13th flew a long air sea bombardment mission on the 13th spent three years seven months 13 days away and returned home March 13 his mother held a luncheon for him with 13 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
James F. Gates Jr
Army Air Forces
Solomons
Guadalcanal
Welsh Riddles Publish February Answer
In Berkeley California a UC Press edition of A Collection of Welsh Riddles offers a punny answer to the question when do women talk the least. The riddle claims February has the fewest days and thus the least talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Calif
University of California Press
Swiss Bell-Ringers Inspire North Carolina Song
In 1835 a troupe of Swiss bell-ringers performed for Judge William Gaston, and a tune they played is said to have suggested the North Carolina state song to its author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
William Gaston
Honoring Milo Zeck At Turkey Dinner
Milo Zeck, who left today for service, was guest of honor Saturday as his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James K. Zeck hosted a noon turkey dinner. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zeck and Julia, Mr. and Mrs. George Zeck and three children, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Zeck and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Zeck
James K. Zeck
Gault Reunion Dinner Held at Sunset Park
The Gault reunion gathered Thursday at Sunset park with lower attendance due to fire and gas rationing and service members away. A noon picnic followed by a business meeting reelected officers and approved another year, with hopes all service members return for 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gault
Sunset Park
Jed M. Blick
Lincoln Airbase
Nebr
Ruth Blick
Fort Riley
Kan
Cloyce C. Gault
Navy
Cuba
Pfe
Sherman R. Gault
Togele
Utah
Robert L. Custer
A.A.F
San Antonio
Texas
Bruce McLean
Mississippi
Thomas McLean
O.mc
New Guinea
Will Brinkle
Italy
W R C Holds Regular Meeting at Legion Rooms
The Womens Relief Corps met at the Legion rooms with 16 officers and members present. General orders were read and a report on plans for "V" day was given. The charter was draped for Commander Elliott P. Taylor. Refreshments were served during the social hour by Effie Murdock Margaret Jarrard and Beth Brinning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fwomen’s Relief Corps
Legion Rooms
Elliott P. Taylor
Effie Murdock
Margaret Jarrard
Beth Brinning
Keyless Watch Patented by Thomas Prest in 1820
Thomas Prest patented a key less watch in 1820 but the invention did not gain popularity until near the century's end. The note highlights the early design and delayed public reception for the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Prest
Social calendar items and club meetings listed
Daughters of Union Veterans meet at Legion hall with 1300 price in notes. Music department 6 30 p m picnic supper at Sunset park rain plan with Mrs Boyd White. Lindsey Junior Fortnightly hosts Marjorie Thompson. Missionary society of Meth church 415 p m at church. St Pauls Women Guild all day quilting at church. Pythian Sisters meet 730 p m at K P hall bring sandwiches. Handcraft dept 1 o clock cooperative luncheon with Mrs D N Anwyl. Rolls and coffee provided hostess absent. Plant and bulb exchange Harmony club afternoon with Mrs J L McGraw Merry Makers club afternoon with Mrs Clint Anderson Public Affairs secretary 2 1 oclock cooperative luncheon with Mrs A W Yard. Meat rolls dessert provided if attendance is low notify hostess Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society afternoon at Community building roll call from Proverbs Linger Longer club meeting postponed one week Thursday Pilotburg Ladies Aid society afternoon with Mrs Frank Stransky and Mrs Marion Stranksy Country club family night dinner 630 pm at clubhouse
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Sunset Park
Boyd White
Luesdsey
Marjorie Thompson
Junior Missionary Society of Meth
St. Paul's Women's Guild
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
D. N. Anwyl
Harmony Club
J. L. McGraw
Merry Makers Club
Clint Anderson
A. W. Yard
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Pilotburg
Birthday greetings and anniversaries across the community
Rosemary Ann Sojka of West Chester marks her first birthday. Labor Day brings wedding anniversary wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hubbell. James Richard Gardner and Kenneth White receive birthday notices while overseas and in the South Pacific. Lois Ernest of Crawfordsville and several others are also wished happy returns. It is Elmo Charles Kern’s third birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Ann Sojka
George Sojka
West Chester
Simon Hubbell
James Richard Gardner
Wade Gardner
Marine Corps
Kenneth White
South Pacific
Elmo Charles Kern
Lester Kern
Local Weddings In Columbus Junction And Muscatine
Mildred L Williams daughter of Ida J Williams and John M Caldwell married Aug 24 in Burlington at the Presbyterian manse with Rev Archibald Cardle officiating. The bride, Cotter high school and Town State Teachers College graduate, has worked in government in Washington DC and will live on a farm near Morning Sun. Dorothy Carlisle daughter of Dean and Mrs Carlisle Columbus Junction married Robert J Griffin Aug 26 in Muscatine First Congregational church with Rev M L Van Warenen officiating. Attendant was Don Griffin of Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mildred L. Williams
Ida J. Williams
John M. Caldwell
Tillie M. Caldwell
Morning Sun
Presbyterian Church
Burlington
Archibald Cardle
Cotter High School
Town State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Washington, D.C
Griffin-Carlisle
Dean Carlisle
Dorothy
Robert J. Griffin
Carl Griffin
Letts
M. L. van Warenen
First Congregational Church
Muscatine
Don Griffin
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church. This notice states the time and place for the weekly gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Alaska Temperatures Range From Subzero to 90 Degrees
The climate in Alaska shows winter lows around minus 60 and summer highs near 90, delivering wide seasonal swings. This variation shapes daily life and regional weather patterns across diverse landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Marriage Announcement for Patricia Horland and John V Williams
Announcement of the August 19 marriage of Patricia Horland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil MecKasson of Cedar Rapids, to Staff Sgt. John V. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of Columbus Junction. After a furlough, Sgt Williams returned to Wendover Utah. Mrs. Williams will reside in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Horland
Set
Virgil MecKasson
Cedar Rapids
John V. Williams
John Williams
Columbus Junction
Willams
Wendover
Utah
Society Meeting at Stransky Home Heads Ladies Aid
Mrs Frank Stransky and Mrs Marion Stransky host Pilotburg Ladies Aid society gathering Thursday afternoon. Mrs Carl Oldfield and Mrs Ralph Oldfield lead devotionals and entertainment planning. Members should come prepared to perform in a school program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Oldfield
Ralph Oldfield
Farewell Courtesy For Four Students
James Eckels hosted a wiener roast as a farewell gathering for students leaving the community. Guests included Freddie Bauer who will work at the University of Nebraska as an Air Corps Reserve member and Mary Duvall in Marines training at St. Luke’s Hospital Cecar Rapids. Others present were Maxine Crawford, Clifford Porter, Harriet Chenier, Wilms Kleese, Marjorie fan Sick, Helen Swanson, Robert Stews, Keith Doering, and Lester Mayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Eckels
Freddie Bauer
Nebraska
Air Corps
Mary Duvall
St. Luke's Hospital
Cecar Rapids
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Milton
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Garden City
Mrs
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Living Lake
Kenneth Rasmussen
Jetmore
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Sterling, Kan
Sterling College
Marion McDowell
West Cremter
Ka Mae Dannel
Carol Brewer
Joan Keifer
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Richard W. McWillliams
A. L Wheistine
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T. C. Polk
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Poston
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Neon
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Daryl
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Tommy
Lyal Dean
Robert Gault
L. E. Blick
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Elmer Gault
Frank Gault
Charlie Gault
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C-C
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