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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1946

Page

2

Hospital births and dismissals reported in Keota area

Merlin Aller of Keota underwent an appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Wayne and Mrs Hazelton of Wellman are parents of a 5 lb 11 oz girl born at 2 25 pm. Dale and Mrs Dunbar welcome a 9 lb 3 oz daughter at 4 25 pm yesterday. Dismissals include Mrs Sinn and son Edward Louis of Brighton, Mrs Bomber and daughter Connie Sue of Brighton. Bertha Meek discharged to home of her daughter in Whisler route three. Delmar Yoder of Kleota dismissed this morning. Loren Howsare infant son of Merle and wife admitted last night, moved to University Hospital Iowa City this morning.

Wayne Hazelton Wellman Dale Dunbar Clarence Sinn Edward Louis Brighton Leonard Bomber Connie Sue Bertha Meek East Main Street P. F. Whisler Route Three Delmar Yoder Kleota Loren Keith Howsare Merle Howsare University Hospital Iowa City

Begg's Family Liniment Offered for Wide Range of Aches

Begg's Family Liniment claims quick relief for rheumatism backache lumbago neuralgia neuritis stiff necks joints tired feet sore throats headaches sprains bruises corns bunions and cold symptoms. Rubbing freely will not blister. Pioneer Drug Store distributes via Beggs Bros Kansas City.

Pioneer Drug Store Beges Bros West 14Th St Kansas City

Sharon Wins Amateur Tourney With 58 47 Victory Over Kalona

Sharon defeats Kalona 58 to 47 to claim first place in the three week amateur independent basketball tournament at the Y. Lehr scores 32 points on 13 field goals and six free throws. Lackender adds 17 as Sharon dominates Kalona with strong rebounding and clutch baskets. Joe Pickens presents trophies with Sharon, Kalona, and Crawfordsville taking top honors.

Lehr Sharon Kalona Lackendar Johnson County Sharonites Sehrana Lackender Joe Pickens Crawfordsville

Redbirds Clinch Girls League Title In Close Final

In the final game of the church basketball girls division yesterday afternoon, Redbirds beat Robins 15 to 13. Patterson scored six field goals and led the winners. Tanner had four and Kelsey two for the Robins.

Redbirds Robins Patterson Tanner Kelsey

White Shrine Public Installation Planned at Damascus Temple

Mrs. Clarence Richards of Ainsworth will be installed as worthy high priestess and Lee Baird of Ainsworth as watchman of shepherds at a public ceremony at 8 oclock Thursday evening at the Masonic temple. Neva Long and her seeing eye dog, purchased by the local Shrine, will attend the meeting. Members and friends are invited.

Clarence Richards Ainsworth Damascus Shrine Lee Baird Masonic Temple Neva Long

All-Tourney Team Named by Bill Shannon

Score-keeper Bill Shannon announced the all-tournament selections with a first team featuring Lackendar Sharon Kalona Martin Crawfordsville Lehr Sharon Jackson Kalona Pitman Barnes City and guards Mitchell Crawfordsville Sanders Barnes City. The second team lists Pickard Pleasant Plain Griffith Morning Sun Willis What Cheer Norris Washington U Hamil Crawfordsville Swartzendruber Kalona and Bauer West Chester.

Bill Shannon

Muscatine Wins Dual Track Meet

Washington high school lost a dual track meet at Muscatine 77 to 60 to open the outdoor season. Five relays counted for ten points, trimming Washington. Washington won three relays led by Pratt Zook Turnipseed Walker in quarter mile two mile and mile relays with Pauls Sweet Dare Zook contributing in the half mile. Individual highlights included Jack Pauls second in pole vault and high jump, Dick Dodder winning the mile and half mile, Dick Dare winning the quarter mile, and Grant Walker placing in sprints and hurdles. Coach Gus Alsip noted no meet scheduled next week but hopes to arrange one. Washington was hampered by illness to Wayne Marshall and Bob Noonan.

Washington High School Muscatine Washington Pratt Zook Turnipseed Walker Kleese Sweet Dare Pauls Jack Pauls Lloyd Tunipseed Grant Walker Dick Dodder Bob Livingston Dick Dare Livingston Jerry Denison Bill Kelsey Dale White Kelsey Gus Alsip Wayne Marshall Bob Noonan

Mrs. M. Applegate Hosts Friendship Club Event

Mrs. Mary Applegate welcomed 18 members and guests for a Friendship club gathering. Officers elected for the new year include president Mrs. Victor Peiffer and secretary Mrs. Ed Cady. The afternoon featured visiting and guessing games led by Mrs. Cady and Grace Shaw, with May’s meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald.

Mary Applegate Friendship Club Joe Shalla James Swift Corrine Peiffer Victor Peiffer Ed Cady Cady Grace Shaw Ben Fitzgerald Alvin Shaw

White Way Club Makes Lap Comforters for Veterans

The White Way club met at Mrs. Gertie Stewart's home with most members present. Members spent the afternoon making lap comforters for disabled veterans in hospitals and arranged sending boxes to overseas families through WHO, including letters to connect senders with recipients. Plans were made to pack more items.

White Way Club Gertie Stewart

Birthday notices and cake wishes span many ages

A note of birthdays and anniversaries lists Mrs. Sarah Eliza Knox celebrating her 81st birthday and many others with cakes for first to eleventh birthdays. Names, parents, and addresses appear, with a birthday and wedding anniversary tally, plus a forthcoming meeting date and hostess details.

Three Quarter Century Club Sarah Eliza Knox

Mrs McFarlane Is Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

Frank McFarlane observed a birthday yesterday and was surprised with a party at the family home 521 North Avenue B. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Claude Woods Larry and Brice Mr. and Mrs. Robert McFarlane and Bobbie.

Frank McFarlane McFarlane North Avenue B Claude Woods Larry Brice Robert McFarlane Bobbie

Hays Family Holds 55th Anniversary Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Hays of Davenport observed their 55th wedding anniversary Tuesday. A family dinner is planned Sunday at the Davenport home of their son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Shepherd, with 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Joe D. Hays Davenport Washington W. M. Shepherd West Second Street Hays Alvin E. Morrow Redfield Iowa Max Hays Madison Wisc J. Don Hays Joan Shepherd Allyn Los Angeles Calif Leonard Chicago Harold

Mrs Coon Hosts Highland Club Meeting

Mrs Ira Coon 428 East Washington entertained 17 Highland Social Club members and guests including Mrs Hugo Lensch Mae McCreedy Mary O Connor Eula Mae Coon and Mrs John Frame Thursday afternoon. The hostess served seasonal refreshments. Next meeting set for May 9 with Mrs Gladys Coon.

Ira Coon East Washington Street Highland Social Club Hugo Lensch Mae McCreedy Mary O’connor Eula Mae Coon John Frame S&ostess Gladys Coon

Braden Club Meeting With Mrs McCoy

The Braden club met Thursday afternoon with ten members and a guest present. They decided to donate money to the Red Cross and crippled children funds. The next meeting will be with Dena Martin. The rest of the afternoon was spent visiting and refreshments were served in an Easter motif.

Braden Club Claud McCoy Red Cross and Crippled Children Dena Martin Elmer Mason

Class Has Meeting At Baptist Church

Mrs. W. P. Moore and Mrs. C. B. Yard hosted a Loyal Women's class gathering at a Baptist church with eight members. Rose Gilbert led devotions. A business session elected officers and chose teachers for the coming term.

Baptist Church W. P. Moore C. B. Yard Loyal Women's The Rose Gilbert

Social calendar of community groups for the week

Listings cover O E S Masonic temple events initiation and banquet at 6 30 p m an O E S home offering Nineteenth Century club luncheon with Mrs B E C Hicher several meetings for Rainbow Girls Pythian Sisters D U V Legion W R C and Presbyterian church circles Garden and flower exchanges W F W Auxiliary and other local organizations with social and cooperative events through Thursday including dinners and entertainments

O.E.S Masonic Temple Nineteenth Century Club BE. C. Hicher Order of Rainbow Girls Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Hall Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Booster Club David Kleese A. L. Duensing Mary Genkinger Phil Weldin West Chester W.R.C Federated Church McCleary Circle of Presbyterian Church Myrtle McCleary W.F.W K.C. Hall New Haven Ladies Aid Society Florence Smith Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Oscar Sheetz Holland Woman’s Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church Comfort Bee West Chester Federated Church

Bible quiz and reading mark community meeting

The gathering featured Bible quizzes and a reading titled Our Little Dime by C. A. Wing read by Mrs. Moore. Refreshments were served by the hostesses at the close of the meeting.

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Wolf’s Flower Merlin Aller Keota Begg Liniment Little’s Willits Motor Co Hudson Oldsmobile Sweet Eben R. Meer F .B. Meer Yoder Snyder T. Yoder Altmeier Roberts Saforek R. Drollinger Jackson Welt Swartzendruber Gingerich Strabala Mecklen Williams Berg White Shrine Priscilla and John Alden Priscilla John Grecian Jewelry Store Martin M. Applegate White Way Mrs. G. Stewart Robert William Thompson Glenn Thompson James Richard Schiebel Richard Schiebel David Stauffer Jack Stauffer Virginia Rita Marie Leo Marie Barbara Ann Woods Ralph Woods Judy Arthur Mrs Robert Arthur Beverly Jarvis Harold Jarvis Wilma Jean Beenblossom Leslie Beenblossom Beulan Marie Heck Fred Heck Joe Hill Della Potsander Jess. Curtis A. E. Atchison W. L. Dickinson Richland David Wright Frederick Allen Pehler Walter Eastwood Allentown Penn Elda Grey Stella Thompson Melvin Edward Brenneman Paul Brenneman Ed Turnipseed Bertha Perdock Pratt Harper Leon Lester Lease Lester Lease Beverly Jean Ebner Kenneth Dean Ebner Lewis Ebner Elizabeth Lee McConnell Francis MecConnell Sheryl Hunsaker Allen Hunsaker George Charles Mabry Gary Ray McCrabb George McCrabb Keola Walter Edward Horning Walter Horning Winfield Alex Gevock Elizabeth Thorne New York City Emma Leska Riverside Jack Riley Coppock Vesta Farrier Glenn Fann R. L. Keyser Franklin Center C. R. Goodwin Ralston Rich Smith Rittenhouse Helen Pauline Stewart R. F. McFarlane J. Hays Mrs. Coon Highland Club Tory Modern Insulation Co B. L. Hammer H. E. Gray Burlington Washington, Iowa Lexington Ladies Aid Society Flower Exchange Wayne Norman Elsie Norman Gayle Cupp Warum Rothschild’s Bki Ward Rockford Nomark Ladies Oxford Army Canvas Antgomery Ward
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