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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1944
Page
6
A Brigadier’s morning delay gives way to a parade of wartime life from an army truck display to WACs and air show chatter. Local weddings, visits from Chicago guests, rummage sales, and cinema culture echo the community’s wartime rhythms and social duties.
Crooner Bing Crosby strides through a London street soon after arrival. He will entertain troops in the European theater, bringing star power and morale boost to servicemen abroad during wartime.
Marian Brown daughter of Joe Brown and Elving Christensen were married in a Catholic church ceremony officiated by Rev. Kuebrick. Beulah Brown was bridesmaid and Earnest Shettler best man. Asters decorated the altar and a breakfast followed for relatives and friends.
Garden sorrel is a hardy perennial with edible leaves. It should be sown in drills 18 inches apart in light shade to avoid increased acidity from hot sun. Roots should be divided every four years to maintain vigor.
At the Mannering the couple announced plans for a home in Iowa City where both are employed. The W. B. S. C. S. held its monthly meeting with President Mrs. Ek Foster presiding. They outlined filling kits for Russian relief and a clothing drive to Russia with chairwoman Mrs. Vic Rampelberg. Mrs. Zilmer led a devotional and Mrs. Keith taught a lesson. A water softener was installed in the parsonage and refreshments were served.
Ebb Ashby and family from Chicago visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ashby in Pilotburg. He is in the army on furlough from Texas, with brother Wilson from Emmetsburg arriving for a few hours. A Friday dinner included relatives Charles and Jimmy Ashby of Washington.
The Turnipseed clan gathered at Cedar Rapids park for a reunion. Richard Turnipseed, discharged for disability, attended with his mother and family. Clarabell Turnipseed returned home to enter school. Other relatives, including Mrs. Dean Schwartz, Mrs. Wayne Stransky, and several guests, joined the event. The day featured a school day program with poetry and song, luncheon, and preparations for next month’s hosting by Mrs. Ferne Bishop and Mrs. Jaunita Stransky.
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society met at Mrs. Frank Stransky's home with co host Mrs. Marion Stransky. Sixteen members attended and honored charter member Sadie Rickey with a favorite song as the entertainment committee prepared the closing program.
Roy L. Holtz, longtime instrumental music instructor in Sac City Iowa, will join the Madison Wisconsin public schools as a music teacher. The Riverside report notes the job offers advantages and opportunities. Catherine Baschnagel returns to Saint Louis after two weeks with relatives, and Miss Duffy, Riverside teacher, hosts relatives from Iowa City.
Mrs. Mamie S. Scott of Iowa City visited her mother Mrs. Christine Shradel and sister Helen Shradel and ran a millinery business there. Mr. and Mrs. William Knebel stayed with their daughter and son in West Branch. Elmo J. Knittel and Mary Kay returned to Riverside after two weeks in Mooreland Oklahoma with the Schnoebelens. Mrs. Lester Fellner and her son visited Davenport while Corporal Lester Fellner of Camp Campbell Kentucky rested at his mother’s home. He also visited the Marner family before returning to duty in Kentucky.
L S Myers of Columbus Junction has been named Louisa county salvage chairman succeeding Earl Moyers. He will lead salvage programs for paper, scrap metal, tin and fat. Fay Green heads the USO campaign. The Farm Bureau plans a September 28 barbecue at Columbus Junction fairgrounds for the membership drive.
Richard E F Duncan USCG son of Mr and Mrs W T Duncan Columbus Junction visits on leave with his wife Helene Marie DeBoy recently married in New York City. James B Helmick son of Mr and Mrs James D Helmick arrives in San Francisco after two years overseas service including Bougainville battles.
The Future Farmers of America chapter at Columbus high school elected officers this week with Don Peterson as president and Richard Dircks as vice president. Other offices went to Doorn Wolford secretary and James Rutt treasurer. The educator staff includes vocational trainer Paul Grouwinkel and teachers Mrs. Clara LeRoque and Lt. J. F. LeRoque. Several youths enlist or train in military service with updates on their assignments and statuses.
A UK patent describes treating flexible rope to float on fresh salt water for 1 to 10 days. Various fibers including cotton fox manila hemp sisal or viscose may be used. Treated rope suitable as lifelines in rescue work or as landing ropes. Luminescent materials may be applied.
The text describes the River Jordan banks with tamarisks willows and poplars common. Eucalyptus grooves and clusters of clean der are planted. Christ's thorn grows around the Sea of Galilee. Kaffir corn and vegetables pattern the countryside.
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