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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1944
Page
2
Local items report visits from Santa Ana and Columbia travelers, a cafe closure and service hours, and American Legion salvage drives urging waste paper collection. Residents prep waste paper for drives while August through September events list trips to Chicago and family visits in River Side and Keota.
Washington high school coach John Harp says the 1944 squad is in good shape for the season opener at Fort Madison. Regulars are ready and the team sees at least an even chance for victory with 17 players making the trip and a lineup featuring Minick, Gamble, Peters, Gilchrist, Cook, Doran, Dare, Box, Bostwick, Beenblossom and others. Fort Madison’s backfield illness of a transfer from Chicago is noted, but the Tigers bring several letter winners from last year.
Comprehensive recap of American and National League standings and Thursday results. Notes postponed New York at Philadelphia and multiple doubleheaders with listed pitchers for upcoming games including Detroit Cleveland Boston Washington and others.
Herbert Quincup of 609 South Marion Avenue was admitted last evening as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Baker accompany him.
Dr E D Miller bought the Nichols house and land adjoining his recent Horner tract. Wes Webster bought the Semler cottage and will move from the Wright property as the Wrights return east. Mrs W H Dorrance has knee infection care. Rollin Erb family returned from California to Wellman. Garden club harves t show planned Sept 15 with auction led by Laura Foster. Ora Starr visited Wellman and Oak Park friends. Maurice Hartzler navigator trainee visiting family in Des Moines. Adrian Kuipers edits Wellman Advance while at Washington.
The Franklin Center column lists visits by Howard Hoyle Gerald and Ruth McGraw Lt James Dobson from Chicago and other locals. It notes a Farm Bureau meeting at the Franklin Center school house with speaker Stewart and mentions Bob Keyser’s son as a German prisoner.
Ainsworth announces the birth of a seven pound five ounce daughter at 2 33 this morning to Mr and Mrs Myron White route three. The couple also reports the discharge of their son Myron William Jr. this morning.
Martha Birka daughter of Cyrus Birka married E B Smith son of Benjamin Smith in a 2:30 p m Lutheran ceremony in Sioux City Read vows of the single ring rite Rev Grunberg officiated Attendants were Irvinus Myers and wife The bride wore a blue gray two piece suit and black accessories She is a Wash ington high school 1943 graduate and Thompson Beauty School 1944 graduate now works at Lindee Beauty Shop Mr Smith manages the canteen service in Sioux City and they reside at 1622 Ingleside
Mrs Herbert Haffner hosted yesterday afternoon for Walnut Women's club nine members six children and two guests Mrs Beryl Wilson and Mr Melvin Sabin. President Mrs Earl Chorpenning led regular business then a chautauqua program with each member participating. Hostess and daughters Norma and Marjorie served refreshments.
The Valley Ladies Aid society met at the church for an all day gathering with eight members bringing sack lunches. They spent the day visiting and quilting, read letters from boys in service, and planned a bake sale for October. The next meeting will be in two weeks at the church for another all day session.
After an old postwar ban on foreign language teaching, Texas reversed course in 1941 and allowed Spanish in schools. Today about 1,125 districts teach Spanish to over 250,000 students across the state.
Sand drains quickly and holds air, but nutrients wash away. To enrich sandy soil apply fertilizers or incorporate decayed leaves, grass clippings, and discarded plant tops such as beet, carrot tops, and pea pods. This adds body to hold water and minerals.
Prepared water containers are being aluminized to function as a successful substitute for tin cans.
Five pupils enroll with Mary Ardith Jarrard as their new teacher, marking a small classroom change. The notice highlights the appointment and newcomer status in the local school.
A birthday candles occasion lists Sandra Kay Messer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Messer with four candles. The notice also names several service members observing birthdays and a group of residents and relatives celebrating in current day. It notes Harry Ramseyer Jr turning 13 and Jean Kennedy turning 16 with local residents mentioned.
Dorothy Yoder marks her sixteenth birthday today in a personal celebration. Family and friends note this milestone with well wishes.
The Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met with 14 members and guest Mary Bean. A pageant The Urn of Destiny stressed citizenship and patriotism as women study candidates’ integrity before voting. The group voted $5 to a Pittsburgh Children’s Home and noted an upcoming prayer retreat at Stanwood on Sept. 21.
Mrs Roy Fields hosted a bridge party last evening at the Edgar Porter home for a circle of friends. Two tables entertained by Mrs Carl Koehler of Long Beach California Mrs Roger Hicher Mrs Charles Morris Mrs Richard C Young Mrs Stewart Bell Mrs Richard Hotle Margaret Applegate and the hostess enjoyed refreshments prepared by her mother Mrs Porter. The refreshment table featured mixed fall flowers with garden arrangements in the living room.
The Prairie Flower Missionary Society met at the church yesterday afternoon with sixteen members and three guests present. Co hostesses were Mrs. William Gamon Mrs. Don Cave and Mrs. A E Diddams. Mrs. Orva Scott led the lesson study and a social shower followed for Mrs. Benson with refreshments served to close.
The Tatapoochin group of Camp Fire girls met last evening at 7 o clock with Janet Sweet. Officers elected include Joan Trojovsky president Barbara Godwin vice president Jane Turner secretary Janet Sweet assistant secretary Patricia Weldin treasurer Colleen Godwin chairman of the program committee. Meetings will be Thursdays after school with Mrs. George Dowell Camp Fire Guardian.
Paragraph describes pack dogs deployed by parachute to aid airmen stranded in the far northern wilderness. Eco-hostess Mrs. P. F. Whisler provides refreshments with assistance from Misa Bean.
Womens Missionary Society and Myrtle McCleary Circle join for a 6 30 p.m. co operative church dinner. Garden department 7 30 p.m. Rebekah lodge 8 30 p.m. Bethlehem Commandery family night 6 30 p.m. at Masonic temple. Junior Missionary society 1 p.m. Bible department 2 30 p.m. Public library. Rainbow girls 7 30 p.m. Masonic temple. Drama department guest night 8 p.m. meeting transportation details provided. Fortnightly program 8 p.m. United Presbyterian church Ava Johnson speaker. Pooster club afternoon. Country club dinner 6 45 p.m. at clubhouse. W F W Auxiliary 8 p.m. K C hall.
H J s Hostess was Mrs TeBoekhorst with eleven members and an honorary member at yesterday's regular meeting. After a brief business session the ladies played bhanco with high prize going to Verne Escherlow Patterson Harland and Shalla. Guests Lamont Kelley Letitia and Mary Ann Te Rockhorst assisted in refreshments. Next meeting will be with Mrs Dewey Weeks.
The Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic temple with Paul Snakenberg presiding. Four members attended as the chapter voted a $10 contribution for the services men’s hospital and learned of plans for the Oct 4 Oskaloosa 50th chapter anniversary. An 8:30 breakfast starts the Sept 21 pinochle parties led by Mrs Boye Foster, followed by refreshments served by Mrs Victor Blattner and Mrs Ernest Salladay.
Artificial insemination among dairy cattle is enabling broader use of proven sires. This technique promises genetic improvement and potentially lower costs for breeders and farmers.
The article notes cows drink about 25 gallons of water daily and up to 40 gallons on hot days to satisfy thirst and milk production. It explains milk's high water content and relates water needs to feed.
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