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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1946
Page
2
Washington Y team faces Washington GI in a city championship game Wednesday night at 7 45 with both squads fielding their strongest lineups. Adult admission 25 cents, students and younger 15 cents. Proceeds help cover season expenses.
Mr and Mrs Dale Leffler welcome a six and a half pound daughter on Sunday evening Mrs Leffler is the former Florence Amlong Exhibits for sports and hobby show sought contact Dallas Chamberlin or Bob Arthur Collectors we want exhibits for sports and hobby show April 22 at armory with 45 00 in prizes see Dallas Chamberlin Katheleen Mason Patty Roan Phyllis McConnell and others visiting Marvin Warnock home Easter holiday Captain and Mrs Perdock returned from Los Angeles via San Antonio to visit Lt John Perdock Funeral services for A J Pool in Ottumwa Wesleyan Methodist church.
A brief note explains that soaking fabrics in cool suds helps lift stains like milk and egg that are set when washed in hot water, aiding the cleaning process before the main wash.
Mount Pleasant planners announce the first Panther Relays on May 7 at McMillan Park. Southeastern Iowa high schools invited. events include three class divisions with four relays per class and a junior high set. Open events and two mile relay boost scoring. medals for relay winners and prizes for top five in individual events.
Riksha boys commonly remain unmarried due to inability to support a family. They work with great endurance, sometimes covering 30 to 40 miles daily at a rapid pace. Constant exposure and poor food lead to shortened lifespans.
Readers are encouraged to save a selection of beautiful Christmas card designs and pictures for use as distinctive decorations on next year’s gift boxes. The colorful motifs can be pasted onto boxes to create festive, medal-like embellishments.
At the hospital Mrs E C Carris of 215 South Avenue D was admitted last evening as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Harvey Gosling of Ainsworth are parents of a son born at 8 32 this morning. Dismissals included Kenneth Wulf of Ainsworth yesterday, fferner Nulin of Cedar Falls this morning, Mrs Pale Dunbar and daughter of Keota this afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Frank Crone hosted a seven o clock dinner at 415 East Washington last evening where the approaching marriage of Bea Wilson daughter of L E Wilson to Norbert E Hansen of Chicago was announced. The couple plans to wed Monday morning April 22 in a spring themed ceremony.
Mrs W J Fitzpatrick and daughter Helen visit her Chicago parents while Mrs Montgomery may accompany them on a Chicago trip. The Albert Oreutt family moves from 1120 East Main to 326 East Second after remodeling. Eveready plumbing shop closes Wednesday. Major O J Brown of Hamilton Field Calif to be relieved April 18 and plans a northwest tour toward Iowa arriving around May 15. Frank McFarlane ill with heart attack but improving. Wes Custer hospitalized for a broken leg at University Hospital Iowa City from a loading accident. same leg previously broken April 18 1943.
Donald Weidenbacher, four, was struck by a car driven by John Kitel in a Dubuque park while playing with peers. He died from multiple skull and neck fractures. Police ruled the death unavoidable with no charges filed against the driver.
Mrs. Kleese hosts the Fortnightly club Drama department meeting with 25 members, including two new ones, electing officers led by Mrs. Kleese. Mrs. Bordwell read James Barrie's Seven Women as guests Mr. Dare Mrs. Crayne and Mrs. Barton attended.
Pilotburg April 13 Mrs Maria Oldfield hosted the Pilotburg Ladies Aid society meeting postponed from Thursday. President Jeanette Scott led business. Elma Oldfield and Iona Oldfield gave devotional. Twelve members attended. a $5 Red Cross donation was given. May hostess will be Jeanette Scott. Guests included Mrs Leo Oldfield and family, Susan and Joel Schwartz, Kenny Bishop, Duane Chalupa, Linda Scot.
A Presbyterian church invites members to attend a morning prayer meeting at 9 30 on Wednesday at the church.
Signs reading welcome to Iowa center of the nation's food supply and land of industrial opportunity were erected at 11 border points. The Iowa Development Commission said four more sites will get signs, including Clinton Northwood St Ansgar Sioux City Hamburg Braddyville Council Bluffs Missouri Valley Burlington and Keokuk.
Notices list upcoming events through Friday across West Chester area organizations. Pythian Sisters a 7:30 p.m. plant auction. W.R.C. social in afternoon. Presbyterian and Mission groups host lunches and guest days. Legion and auxiliary meetings. various clubs announce changed dates and guest speakers.
The Women's Missionary societies of Keokuk Presbytery host their 63rd annual convention at United Presbyterian church on Thursday April 18 with theme The Spiritual Warfare. President Mrs W W Caldwell of Washington presides and officers include recording secretary Mrs George Rudiger and corresponding secretary Mrs R S Warfel. Registration opens at 9 45 with business at 10 30. Luncheon is provided and Margaret Beveridge will speak in the afternoon followed by A Tribute to Mrs D D Davis by Mrs George Kerr.
Fortnightly club members plan to attend the county convention in Brighton on Wednesday April 24. The Brighton Methodist church hosts the event with the Brighton Study club. A luncheon at 12:15 will be served in the church dining room. reservations are due by Saturday evening with Mrs. Charles Drish. Local women should arrange transportation. drivers may call Mrs. W. B. Dupuis by Saturday noon to report their carload.
Jean Iane McChurch daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom West wed Glen Widmer son of Mrs Sarah Widmer in a 5 PM April 10 ceremony at the R O Morris home White City Rev Frank Parker officiated The reception followed with attendants Mrs Morris wore blue and Mr Widmer works at Schlatter garage Wayland.
The Order of Rainbow Girls held its regular meeting at the Masonic temple with 40 members present. Beverly Brown presided as worthy advisor with Mrs. M. L. Brown as mother advisor and Fred Bey serving as Rainbow dad.
Wilda Jean Chorpening hosted the Cedar Clippers 4 H club on Saturday afternoon after a short business meeting led by president Myrna Reeves. The group learned to crochet rugs and prepared bookmarks for their pictures with instruction from Mrs Maurice Crawford, club leader.
Des Moines April 16 An Iowa state centennial update says 65 of 99 counties have centennial committees with several hundred active community groups. The state committee urged remaining counties to organize in time for the statewide rally on April 29. Edith McElroy, secretary, notes widespread county and community involvement.
The Office of Price Administration sketches higher prices for multiple pack and vending machine cigarettes. If approved by Administrator Paul Porter, the changes would take effect soon. No rise for single pack sales. proposed increases are five cents per carton, one cent per two packs, and one cent for vending machine singles.
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