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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1944

Page

3

Pen Pal link brings Australian air cadets to Iowa visit

A six year old Pen Pals program leads Bonnie Jean Simpson to host Owen S Kelly of Manjimup Australia and his friend Hector Daniel from Perth in Iowa. The pair traveled via Canada and the United States sharing stories of life in Australia and military training while expressing mutual regard for American troops.

Bonnie Jean Simpson Harry Simpson Owen S. Kelly Manjimup Australia Owen Canada Royal Air Force Panama Canal Boston Edmondton Alrne Hector Daniel Perth Western Australia Simpson Hector Iowa H. L. Hoffmann Minneapolis Minnesota Mt. Pleasant Brazelton United States L. A. Rice Hopemann Surgical Appliance Co Masonic Temple Minn

Silence in Court and Jests Echo Across Kentucky

A Kentucky judge denounces courtroom silence as six men are convicted without testimony. A string of quick wits follows with humor about mothers, books, hens, and Edison. A hungry tramp at a tavern seeks food and a word with George in a humorous exchange.

Kentucky George and the Dragon George

Boy Recites Bout of Farce in Drug Store

A boy bursts into a drug store claiming his father is being chased. The clerk and customers exchange quips about a phony ring, counterfeit money, and a burglar under a bed as a comical misunderstanding unfolds in a jittery domestic scene.

Mrs. Lee McCleary Dies in California After Stroke

Mrs. Lee McCleary, born Mary Haines in Crawfordsville, died August 28 in Oroville California after a stroke. She was wife of Lee McCleary and mother of two sons and two daughters. survived by sister Mrs. Nettie Prizer and brother Rev. Fred Haines of San Diego.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville J. S. McCleary Lee McCleary Oroville Calif A. W. Haines Presbyterian Church Mary California Nettie Prizer Fred Haines San Diego Iowa Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers Des Moines O. H. Johnson Our Peoples Savings Bank W. G. Edwards Anna Cotton Oklahoma

Riverside visitors and departures mark week in Riverside

Mary Birka visited the Soukups in Riverside and Mary Baschnagel called on the Grown family in Muscatine. M P Rowe held a weekend closing-out sale in Riverside before moving to Los Angeles. Maude McAvoy visited relatives in Riverside from Chicago. Rev Omer H Kiefer of Davenport stayed with his mother Elizabeth Kiefer and brother Robert. Clair Swift and family of Davenport were weekend guests of Mrs Swift’s parents Louis and Mrs Rose.

Riverside Mary Birka J. M. Soukup Mary Baschnagel Roy Muscatine M. P. Rowe Tacoma Wash Los Angeles California Maude McAvoy Chicago Joseph Heitzman Omer H. Kiefer Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport Elizabeth Kiefer Robert Kiefer St Mary’s Church Clair Swift Raymond Winter France Carl Winter Kansas City Eva Leeper Emil Borgstrands Wayland Will Alfreds H. R. Neff Sam Neff Glen McCoy Lester Neff Cecil Riley Arthur Wyses Ben Neff Effie Brooks Bessie McGuire Charley Vivian Zear H. W. Hulse Homer Davison A. R. Meyers Borgstrand Erma Clark Wenger Knoxville Frank D. Clark Gilbert Wenger Russell Ross Joe Ross Lester Tschantz Tschantz Will Andy Tschants Ft. Monterey Calif U.S.W Anna Richenberger Leola Macdefrau P. P. Wenger Florence

Linseed and sesame prized for high oil content

Linseed and sesame are valued above other oil seeds for their high oil content, highlighting their desirability in oil production.

Cadet McKirahan spends vacation at Wayland

Cadet Robert McKirahan returns to Wayland for a vacation with his parents Dr. and Mrs. J. R. McKirahan after a successful year at Wentworth Military Academy Lexington Missouri. He won top ROTC honors for 1944 and the school golf tournament.

Wayland Robert McKirahan J. R. McKirahan McKirahan Wentworth Military Academy Lexington R.O.T.C Glen Schowalter Harvey, Ill P. P. Schowa

Hedge removal for Havre road oiling project

On Friday and Saturday a county tractor crew led by a highway member and aided by Marion Kipp Lisle Hering Milton Smith Charles Alvin Whetstine George Chalupa Pat Swift and Floyd Stover pulled and dragged a large hedge south of the Havre schoolhouse in preparation for road oiling. Elimer Mason’s nephew C C Mason wife and children Carol Ann Nancy and Donald of Griggsville NL visited the Mason home. Mrs Elmer Mason and Mrs Forrest Donaldson’s birthday celebrations ended with supper at the Donaldson home near Winfield.

Lewis Hering Havre Marion Kipp Lisle Hering Milton Smith Charles Alvin Whetstine George Chalupa Pat Swift Floyd Stover Elimer Mason C. C. Mason Carol Ann Nancy Donald Griggsville Mason Elmer Mason Forrest Donaldson Donaldson Winfield

Social Visit Chronicles at Wittmer Family Home

Afternoon callers included Charles Cannon and family. evening guests Vernon Witting. Walter Westen and girls attended a Sun set park picnic for Albert Reiner and Walter Rademaker. Havre school begins with Emma Long as teacher. Families shared meals and visits across Wittmer households, welcoming Wayne, the first grandchild visit.

S.C Frank Pratt Bob Huddleson Dwight Wittmer Baby Walter Westen Eastwood Elmer Mason

Soap Dishes With Proportion and Foamy Bubbles Guide

Use soap proportional to water and grease level. If suds fade, add more soap and swirl with a mop or shaker to restore foamy bubbles.

Keeping Qualities Cakes and Cookies Made with Honey

A note highlights that cakes and cookies baked with honey retain their quality longer. The article emphasizes honey as a preserve and flavor enhancer, suggesting benefits for homemade confections.

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