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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1946

Page

2

Local families visit. Marble and Stewart households update

Mr and Mrs Max Marble and family return from Falls City Nebraska while the Robert Marble family moves into the Messer property on West Madison. Jack Gibson from Des Moines visits with his parents as Mary Day joins them. Lt Clinton Stewart returns from California and will be on terminal leave through April. Henrietta Stewart spends a day with family as W A Erbe returns from Chicago post North Central meeting.

Max Marble Robert Marble Persy Sue Falls City Nebr Messer West Madison Street Jack Gibson Des Moines Ralph Gibson Richard C. Young Mary Day B. C. Briley Clinton Stewart California South Pacific Henrietta Stewart State University of Iowa George C. Stewart

Funeral Visits and Military Moves Across States

Mrs Mildred Liter of Center Missouri arrived for the funeral of Caleb Lemley of Iowa City. Richard Lee Hayes notes his 13 day San Francisco to Tokyo Bay voyage and new posting. Theodore and Eleanor Bailey visit grandmother E B Hammer while Theodore and wife stay at Hot Springs Arkansas. Stanley Jones travels to Des Moines for a job transfer. Mrs Jones and children stay with uncle Arthur Fetters during residence search.

Mildred Liter Center, Mo Caleb Lemley Iowa City W. E. Augustine Richard Lee Hayes Lloyd Hayes Grace Hill San Francisco Tokyo Bay Theodore and Eleanor Bailey E. B. Hammer Mrs Theodore B. Bailey Hot Springs Ark Stanley Jones Des Moines Davenport Jones Albert Simpson Arthur Fetters Mr. Jones

Phyllis Otto to Play in Five Major Golf Tournaments

Atlantic star Phyllis Otto plans five major golf events after graduation from Northwestern University. She will defend the Western Open, play the Transmississippi at Denver, Tam O Shanter in Chicago, the Western Amateur at Cleveland, and the National Amateur at Tulsa, following a 1945 victory over Babe Didrikson Zaharias.

Atlantic Iowa Phyllis Otto Northwestern University Wiss Otto Babe Didrikson Zaharias Knollwood Ill Miss Otto Des Moines Denver Chicago Cleveland Tulsa Indianapolis George S. May Tom O'Shanter

Talent Assembly at High School Auditorium

An unusual talent assembly at the high school auditorium Tuesday at eight o'clock, sponsored by the forensic club under the title Home Town Blues. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 30 cents for children. Acts include vocal and instrumental solos, small music groups, and comedy, with some surprises promised.

Social notes list guests and visits across Iowa City Ottumwa and Oak Park

Yesterday's social round included W A Erbe family members with Willard Klotzbach Jr returning to Ottumwa Naval Base after Philippines duty. Other readers include guests from Mc Gregor Muscatine and Tulsa linked households. Iowa City parties featured Stewart White and Benell families with missionary luncheon at the Baptist church and various relatives visiting Oak Park and Dublin area.

W. A. Erbe Willard Klotzbach Robert Klotzbach Willard Klotzbach, Jr McGregor Willard, Jr Naval Base Ottumwa Philippines

Hospital Discharges and Admits Noted in Local Report

Dismissals yesterday include Mrs. Vlastie Birney and several others from East Madison Crawfordsville Richland route four and Ka lona. New admissions feature Mrs Wilmer Kauffman and Helen Schwartz as medical patients. A son born to Mr and Mrs Alvin Shebeck Columbus Junction weighed seven pounds four ounces. Clara Evelyn McDowell Crawfordsville admitted medical and dismissed today. Mrs Ernest Reed South Iowa avenue admitted yesterday as surgical patient.

Vlastie Birney East Madison Street James Wilson Larry Allen Crawfordsville Jim Miller Richland Everett Plecker Larry Leroy Route Four Marion Rittenhouse Ada Miller Kalona Wilmer Kauffman Route One Alvin Shebeck Columbus Junction Helen Schwartz Clayton Robertson Clara Evelyn McDowell Ernest Reed South Iowa Avenue

Protein Breakfast Study Reduces Daytime Fatigue

A recent experiment finds that adding protein-rich foods to breakfast lowers fatigue later in the day. The study highlights the potential of higher protein intake at morning meals to sustain energy and focus throughout the day.

Mrs Mayer, 72, Dies Suddenly in Wellman

Mrs Lennie Mayer aged 72 died at her Wellman home early this morning. Her brother J A Dodds found her about 8 30. Dr W S Kyle said death was due to a heart attack after a history of heart ailment and hypertension. Born May 10 1878 in Wellman she married Charles Mayer in 1914. he died in 1934. Surviving: brother Arthur Dodds and sister Mrs Allie Curl. She had been Washington Journal's Wellman correspondent.

Wellman Lennie Mayer J. A. Dodds W. S. Kyle Washington Texas Mayer J. M. Dodds Charles Mayer Arthur Dodds Allie Curl Maver The Washington Journal

Birthday Acknowledgments Include Local Observances

The community notes several birthdays and anniversaries for today. Mrs. Bill Kyle and Mr. Kyle celebrate a wedding anniversary, with many other local residents and former Washington residents listed as birthday honorees.

Bill Kyle Washington Charles Long, Jr Seattle, Wash Hazel Stewart Alberson Madison, Wisc

Bain and Hunt Boys Celebrate Milestones Today

LeRoy Bain turned 13 today amid cheers from school friends. Donald Hunt also marks his birthday today as family and classmates share well wishes.

LeRoy Bain Dale Bain Donald Hunt Walter Hunt

Social calendar notes and club gatherings

A listing of upcoming meetings and events for YWCA executive board Rainbow Girls Pythian Sisters D A R and church and community groups. Entries include times locations and host names with notes on transportation changes and special program details.

Honor Mrs Foster on 81st Birthday

Mrs. Amy Foster of Marion was honored on her 81st birthday with a noon birthday dinner at the Badham home near Marion. Attending were relatives and friends including her daughter Eula Mae Coon and others, with gifts of a potted plant and a bouquet of Easter lilies and jonquils.

Haskins Amy Foster Marion E. E. Badham Frank Frederick Foster Badham Lewis Coon Eula Mae Coon

Thursday Society Anniversaries and Club Meetings

Thursday activities include Pilotbury Ladies Aid 25th anniversary at West Chester COC class in Methodist church parlors. OES pinochle at Masonic temple. Dave Livingston’s U P church Sunday school cooperative dinner at 7 pm. Junior High PTA at 3:15 pm in Room 11. Chapter 1 PEO at 2:30 pm with Mrs Marian Stewart Bailey. Friendly Circle afternoon with Mrs Leonard Novak. Silent auction article collection noted.

Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall D.A.R Orville Elder Pearl Whistler Merry ‘Makers Club Clifford Freel Ainsworth O.E.S School of Instruction Grace Hill Latiies Aid Society John Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church Woman's American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Walter Longer Presbyterian Congregational Congregational Business Pilotbury Ladies Aid Society C.O.C West Chester O.E.S Masonic Temple Dave Livingston U. P P.T.A P.E.O Marian Stewart Bailey Friendly Circle Club Leonard Novak

J W Baker W R C Meets at Chester

J W Baker Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester met Thursday at K P hall with 17 members present. Officers reported funds and prize essays were read and prizes approved. The group closed with the pledge and song America.

J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester K. P. Hall Nelson Woodford Alma Dawson Mollie Tierney Relief Committee Paul F Tzarvey John Robertson Ruth Griggs America

Knights of Pythias Meet at Castle Hall for Esquire Rank

Knights of Pythias announce a Monday evening meeting at Castle hall to advance to esquire rank. Harold J. Wehr, C. G. prescribes orders. Presbyterian morning prayer meeting set for 9 30 at the church. 3912

Y.W.C.A Y.W Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Harold J. Wehr C. G Presbyterian

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid plans church afternoon drive

The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid society invites members to an afternoon gathering at the church to collect donations for a relief drive. They suggest consuming high energy drinks like milk shakes and fruit juices to refresh appetites during hot weather, enjoyed with drinking straws.

Pleasant Hill

Steeles Host Highland 4H Club Meeting

Regular Highlander 4H club gathering was held with Eugene and Oscar Steele Friday evening. Tommy Havel spoke on cattle lice and Delbert Grecian shared overseas service experiences. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Steele.

Highlander 4H Club Eugene Oscar Steele Tommy Havel Delbert Grecian Steele

Dutchettes Club Holds March Meeting

The March 4 Home Demonstration Club meeting at Janet Tines’s home had six members present. Members answered roll call with “Favorite fun game at home.” They braided rugs and enjoyed refreshments before playing Jennie Crack Crow. The next meeting will be at Jeanette Chalupa’s home.

Janet Tines Ielling Jennie Crack Crow Jeanette Chalupa

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