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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1946

Page

2

Keota Dominates KeWash Track Meet in Keota

Keota wins the KeWash track and field meet with 82 points led by standout performances from Allen and Wright. Kalona’s Allen sets a new football throw record of 165 feet 7 inches and Keota captures the 880 and 440 relays amid strong showings from Brighton West Chester and Wellman.

Keota KeWash Allen Kalona Kenny Aller Dave Wright J. Duvall West Chester Brighton Wellman Richland Swartzendruber K. Farrier Robertson Grout Wright Aller Dusenberry W. Chester Feldman Allison Fosdick Duvall Mineart Greiner E. Gingerich Weaver Stannard Engle Sprague-Pepper-Beery - Palmer Fry Pepper Jackson Norenberg Bauer C. Farrier R. Farrier Spanier Sprague-Shannon-Beery-Palmer DeLong Chester Palmer

Mildred Kephart and Robert Freyenberger Wed at Home

Mildred Louise Kephart married Robert J Freyenberger in a home ceremony near Wayland attended by 27 guests. Rev. Walter Rogier presided as maid of honor Miss Gamble and best man William Freyenberger stood with the couple under a floral arch. The couple will live on a northeast Wayland farm after a short honeymoon.

Mildred Louise Kephart Robert J. I’reyenberger E. J. Freyenberger Wayland Homer Kephart Walter Rogier Eicher Church Clara Gamble William Freyenberger Charles McConnell Des Moines Miss Gamble Freyenberger Enid Wendell McConnell Lloyd Shelangoski Fairfield Dennis Graber Judy Kay Orlin Kigsti Walter Ragier

Birthday party honors Jack Hotle and family in West Chester

Mr. and Mrs. C. Hotle hosted a Wednesday evening birthday gathering for their son Jack Hotle and his two year old son Danny. Mrs. Bob Hotle attended as an honored guest. A full dinner was served and Danny blew out two candles on his cake. two additional birthday cakes were present. Attending guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hotle and their three children Sue and Sheila plus another child.

C. Hotle Jack Hotle Danny Bob Hotle Sue Sheila

Birth at Wellman Hospital News and Today’s Baseball Schedule

A baby boy weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Thatcher of Wellman at 7 30 this morning Dismissals included Mrs Harvey Gosling and son Tommy Carl of Ainsworth Mrs Lester Lucenbill and Mary Ellen route 4 St Louis Martin 0 0 at Pittsburg Ostermueller 0 0 Cincinnati Beggs 1 1 at Chicago Wyse 0 1 Only games scheduled American League standings show Detroit 6 2 .750 New York 7 3 .700 Boston 7 3 .700 Cleveland 3 3 500 St Louis 3 5 6 3 7 5 Chicago 3 5 3 7 5 Washington 3 6 3 3 3 3 Philadelphia 2 6 7 .222 Pitchers in today s games Detroit Trucks 1 1 at St Louis Potter 1 1 Chicago Lee 0 1 at Cleveland Feller 1 1 New York Page 0 0 at Washington Dodson 0 1 or Niggeling 0 1 Boston Heflin 0 0 at Philadelphia Fowler 0 1

Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Chicago Pittsburgh N. York Cincinnati Philadelphia Behrman Voiselle Fred Thatcher Wellman Harvey Gosling Tommy Carl Ainsworth Lester Lucenbill Mary Ellen Martin Ostermueller Beggs Washington Detroit Trucks Potter Chiezzgo Lee Cleveland Feller New York Dodson Niggeling Heflin Fowler

Family Named in West Chester and Washington Notices

Mr and Mrs Bob Hotle Ronald Hotle and Hal Hotle are listed as residents of West Chester. Mr and Mrs Charles Hotle reside in Washington and Mrs Ray Hough and baby are noted.

Danny Bob Hotle Ronald Hotle Hal Hotle West Chester Charles Hotle Washington Ray Hough Baby

Fortnightly Club Plans May Party at Y

Committees from the Fortnightly club hostess departments draft details for a May party to be held Thursday evening in the Community room of the Y. Francelia Waterbury will present a solo drama The New Mrs Arden. Mrs W B Dupuis presides at the 8 o clock meeting closing the club year.

Francelia Waterbury Mrs. Arden Washington Club

Bridge Club Tastes Dessert Bridge At Hostess Home

The Tuesday Bridge club met with Mrs Eva Blankenhorn for a dessert bridge. Hostess Mrs Barth assisted by her daughter served the guests. Two tables played with Mrs Wanda Ornsduff winning high score and Mrs Irene Trotter earning consolation.

Birthday Surprise for Howell Owens

A birthday surprise was held Monday night for Howell Owens. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Owens Mr. and Mrs. Russell Owens and family and Miss Viola Owens of Cotter. The evening featured visiting and a large birthday cake with ice cream.

Howell Owens Howard Owens Russell Owens Viola Owens Cotter

Rural Women's Club Hosts Meeting at Rhodebeck Home

Ten members gathered yesterday at Mrs. Lou Rhodebeck's home for a Rural Women's club afternoon. Visiting members included Mrs. Eva Wooley of Eldon Carol Wolf and Connie Humstur. President Mrs. William Marie Jr led the business meeting with roll call on insect history. Plans were made to send aid to a Holland family. Contests were held sponsored by Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Wooley and Mrs. Rhodebeck.

Rural Women’s Club Lou Rhodebeck Eva Wooley Eldon Carol Wolf Connie Humstur William Marie, Jr Holland Claud Rhodebeck Wooley Rhodebeck

Garden by Ruth Foster Highlights New Varieties for 1946

Extension notes introduce Fordhook Hybrid and Burpee Hybrid tomatoes with 60 to 70 day bearing, praising flavor and prolificacy. Other Iowa favorites listed include Pritchard Rutgers Bonny West and Golden Jubilee for local conditions.

Marglebe Iowa Extension Service Pritchard Rutgers Bonny West Golden Jubilee

Just Us Club Meets With Mrs W Kaster In May Flower Exchange

Mrs W Kaster hosted the Just Us club meeting with 12 members and visitors including Mrs Paul Mast and others. Iowa Centennial roll call, a $2 YWCA contribution, two birthdays observed, gifts exchanged, and games led by the entertainment committee. Next meeting set for May with Mrs John Lee for a flower bulb exchange.

S. W. Kaster Just Us Clus Paul Mast Claud Bain EB. H. Whitehead John Shebeck Iowa Y.W.C.A Easter

Fleur de Lis Club Hosts Mother’s Day Meeting

Mrs. Floyd Letts hosted the Fleur de Lis Club at 1009 East Main Street for a Mother’s Day afternoon meeting. Guests included Mrs. Grove Letts and Mrs. Kerr who spoke and sang, and a corsage exchange followed a program of readings and an accordion musical number.

Floyd Letts East Main Street Grove Letts Walter Brown George Kerr Earl Galloway Verle Gallagher P. F. Whisler Lloyd Marek Mother Kerr Lloyd Foster A. Crone Galloway Shenandooah Valley Mary Gale Letts Washington, D.C

Social calendar notices for upcoming week

Notices for church and community group events list roll skating, YWCA programs, cooperative suppers, luncheons, initiations, and regular meetings. Items include Methodist church party, Inbetweeners at Merle Simpson home, Pythian Sisters practice, OES chapter meeting, Merry Makers, Harmony club, Grace Hill Ladies Aid, and Harmony activities with roll meals and dish to pass details.

Methodist Church Y.W.C U. P Merle Simpson 19Th Century Club Elizabeth Dawson Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall Ainsworth Chapter O.E.S P.m Hall Merry Makers Frank Leeper John

Birthday congratulations for local residents

Anniversary wishes go to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Lemmon. Three candles mark Steven E. Boyer’s birthday, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Boyer. Recipients include Mrs. C. L. Eyes tone, Mrs. Ted Crone, Paul Kyle, John Atkinson, Ivan Lovell, Mrs. Glenn Schwartz, William Crandall, Mrs. Louis Larsen.

C. L. Lemmon Steven E. Boyer Mrs Don Boyer C. L. Eyestone Ted Crone Paul Kyle John Atkinson Ivan Lovelett Glenn Schwartz William Crandall Louis Larsen

Lucille Huston Hosts Chapter L Meeting in Crawfordsville

Chapter L of TTT met Monday with eleven members and guest Mrs. Edna Enke of Winfield. They voted to donate 2.50 to Red Cross Cancer Control and Crippled Children, then spent the evening quilting and socializing with refreshments. Easter Sunrise Breakfast and Youth Fellowship activities followed at the home of Rev H F Ball with about a dozen youths attending. A skating party may be planned for Washington this week and a Mt Pleasant youth meeting is set for next Sunday at 2 45 p m with provided transportation. Mr and Mrs Stanley Beck entertained relatives at dinner Sunday. Mr and Mrs Blake Spencer observed their 26th wedding anniversary April 21 with cards and a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs A E Davis. The evening included card playing and visiting. baskets were brought by Mr and Mrs W G Henss Mr and Mrs Clarence Moorhead and Mr and Mrs Carl Atkinson.

Crawfordsville TTT Lucille Huston Edna Enke Winfield Red Cross Cancer Control Methodist Youth Fellowship H. F. Ball Jean Rich Washington Methodist Youth Fellowship Mt. Pleasant Stanley Beck Blake Spencer A. E. Davis Wm. G. Henss Clarence Moorhead Carl Atkinson

Bread service tips to cut waste at meals

Advice on serving bread efficiently to avoid waste. Keep portions small by slicing at table as needed and halving slices to reduce leftovers and dryness.

Wulfs Host Merry Ten Club Meeting at Home

The Merry Ten club met Friday at Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Wulf home. Pinochle played at three tables with high scores by Mrs. Harold Timmins and William Wulf. Low scores earned by Mrs. Grace Decker and Raymond Hammond. Harold Timmins and Mrs. Timmins elected officers for next year. Refreshments served. Guests included Mrs. Decker and the Hammond family.

Merry Ten Club Irwin Wulf Harold Timmins William Wulf Grace Decker Raymond Hammond Decker

Friendly Bible Class meets for twentieth anniversary

The Friendly Bible Class of the Baptist church met at Mr. and Mrs. Jotn Little’s home to honor their twentieth wedding anniversary with a pot luck supper. A large angel food cake and china salt and pepper shakers were presented. A brief business meeting followed led by the president while Charles Murdock led the Bible study on prayer. Next month’s meeting will be with Mr. and Mrs. Rudie Schmidt.

Friendly Bible The Baptist Church Jotn Little Mrs. Little Charles Murdock Rudie Schmidt Nancy Burham

Club Honors Bride At Kitchen Shower

Phyllis Peiffer of West Chester a recent bride and her husband Edwin Peiffer were guests Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W Q Ralston. The Enterprise Club carried out a kitchen shower with Easter lilies and flowers adornment. Guests received gifts and advice from the women and men respectively.

Phyllis Peiffer West Chester W. Q. Ralston Enterprise Club Edwin Peiffer

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