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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1946

Page

2

Hamiltons Visit Ties Fresno Family to Simons

Mr and Mrs Ben Hamilton and their children Nadine and Leon, from Fresno, Calif, arrived for a visit with the T J Simons family. Mrs Hamilton is Mr Simons sister. The Hampsher and See Shop will close Aug 5 to 10. Lana Crone visiting from Quincy Ill with Rex and Mrs Long. staying at Charles Crone home. Beggs store will stay open Saturday nights until 10 p.m. Rev Alfred Trenerry leaves for Little Lake Mich for a week with brother Richard E Trenerry and family.

Ben Hamilton Nadine and Leon Fresno Calif T. J. Simons Mrs. Hamilton Mr. Simons Lana Crone Quincy, Ill Rex Long Charles Crone Beggs Alfred Trenerry Little Lake Mich Richard E. Trenerry

Fairfi​eld Held Hitless as Washington Juniors Win 9–0

Washington's Legion Juniors shut out Fairfield 9 to 0 in five innings due to rain at the armory field. Tommy Murphy pitched six strikeouts with no walks, while Fairfield made multiple errors and five Washington hits produced the runs.

Washington Legion Fairfield Armory Field Tommy Murphy Post Washington Lads Schmidt Vacha Aller Putman Crandall Murphy Wapello

Major Leagues Results and Tonight's Schedule

Scores show St. Louis beat Brooklyn 3-1 while Pittsburgh visits Boston in rain. Cincinnati and Philadelphia games postponed. Tonight's pitcher matchups include Sewell and Roe for Pittsburgh vs Rosio and Schumacher for New York. Chicago Wyse faces Boston Spahn in a night game.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Sewell Roe New York Rosio Schumacher Heusser Beggs Higbe Chicago Wyse Spahn Brazie Judd Cleveland Detroit Washington Bonham Reynolds Newsom Rigney Christopher Gatehouse Hughson Trout

March Chicks Seen Most Desirable For Year-Round Rearing

Experts note that while chickens can be raised successfully every month, a single brood per year yields March chicks as the most desirable. These chicks can be put on the range after the brooding period and typically avoid molt through the following winter.

Regular bedding checks protect child health year round

Regularly inspect children's bedding to ensure safety and comfort. Maintaining good bedding supports restful sleep, which underpins healthy growth, alert minds, and overall well being.

Big Party at Washington Country Club Highlights

Last night’s stag at the Washington country club drew about 200 men and featured a full program. Dee Lawcon provided Hammond organ entertainment with singalongs, while Gus Alsip staged three high school boxing bouts. Peggy and Bonnie Knauss performed duets with their mother’s piano accompaniment, and South American entertainers led by Mart Whittaker offered dances, guitar, and songs. A pre dinner golf event and a rain-shortened driving contest closed the evening.

Washington Country Club Clayton Bear Dee” Lawcon Radio Fame Gus Alsip Jin Stone Don Earls Don Thornton Jim Davidson Jerry Denison Bob Kelley Ray Whitehead Peggy Bonnie Knauss Guy Knauss Lawson Mart Whittaker Iowa City Josephine Chaves Colombia Leonidas Saavedra Panama Jorge Haramillo Peru Felipe Saleme Bolivia

Schedule Reveals Golf Finals for City Tournament

The time schedule and finalists for the men's and women's city golf finals will be published tomorrow. The championship flight final between Bill Kelsey and Claire Whiting will be 27 holes with nine in the forenoon, and remaining matches start at 1 o clock.

Bill Kelsey Claire Whiting

Farmer Killed in Tractor Accident near Indianola Iowa

Howard Canine, 26, was killed on his father's farm four miles west of Indianola when he apparently fell from a tractor and was run over by a mower attachment. Dr. C H Mitchell, Warren county coroner, said Canine likely died instantly. a neighbor found the overturned tractor in a ditch. He was a World War II veteran and is survived by his parents and one brother.

Indianola Iowa Howard Canine Here C. H. Mitchell Warren County Canine

Elizabeth Utter and Vernon Eberlein Married in Minneapolis

Elizabeth Utter daughter of R. C. Utter Columbus Junction wed Vernon C. Eberlein son of the late Henry Eberlein Luverne Minnesota in a July 26 ceremony at the Church of the Incarnation Minneapolis Rev J Streff officiated. The couple plans to reside in Minneapolis after a wedding trip through northern Minnesota and the Black Hills.

Columbus Junction Elizabeth Utter R. C. Utter Vernon C. Eberlien Henry Eberolein Luverne Minn Church of the Incarnation Minneapolis J. Streff Jean Utter Robert Ryan Richard Utter King Cole Hotel Minnesota Black Hill South Dakota Jean Mary R. A. Utter

Harmony Club Ice Cream Social at Mayer Home

Ten members of the Harmony club and guests enjoyed the Paul Mayer home last evening for the club's ice cream social. Entertainment was arranged by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Kleese and Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Harvey with Mrs. James Brooks as refreshment chair, serving home made ice cream and cake amid visiting and games.

Harmony Club Paul Mayer R. J. Kleese T. M. Harvey James Brooks

Sunshine Community Club Picnic At Lake McBride

Members of the Sunshine Community club and families enjoyed a picnic dinner and outing at Lake McBride yesterday. Some swam and boated while others played games. Guests included Mrs. Patricia Stewart and daughter Patty of California, Elaine Dillon of Johnsboro Venn, Mrs. Harry McCreedy of Iowa City, Elsie Marshall, Junior Simmering, Bub Koehler.

Sunshine Community Club Lake McBride Patricia Stewart Patty California Elaine Dillon Johnsboro Venn Harry McCreedy Iowa City Elsie Marshall Junior Simmering Bub Koehler

Youth Fellowship Picnic Hosted by Sojka Family

The Baptist church Youth Fellowship met at Ray Sojka’s home north of town last evening despite rain. Twenty seven attended. hostesses Frances Rosamond and Louisli Sojka organized a cooperative dinner inside. Charles Murdock sang, Cathy Little and Rhea Buck performed, John McGaffey whistled, with Mrs. Charles Murdock on piano. Devotions led by Mrs. Charles Dawson. Charles Murdock led the business meeting. Games and a quiz followed. plans made for another gathering in two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson.

the Baptist Church Ray Sojka Frances Rosamond Louisli Sojka Charles Murdock Catharine Little Rhea Buck John McGaffey

Strikes Break Out at Paris Telegraph District Hubs

Strikes disrupted four Paris telegraph and telephone district headquarters with walkouts reported elsewhere in France as the 21 nation peace conference continued at Luxembourg Palace. Indications show conference work remained active despite the walkouts. Workers struck for 10 hours Tuesday over pay demands.

Paris Bhrance Luxembourg Palace

Davis Walker wedding vows in Ainsworth church

Martha Everil Davis of Crawfordsville and John Wallace Walker exchanged marriage vows in a candlelit double ring ceremony at Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church. The bride, daughter of Latimer and the late Davis, wore nylon marquisette and taffeta with a pearl necklace. The groom, son of Co A Walker of Ainsworth, recently discharged from the army. The couple will reside in Washington after a Colorado trip.

Ainsworth Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Martha Everil Davis Crawfordsville John Wallace Walker Co. A. Walker Raymond Bell Mildred Pressly Ruth Atkinson David Henry Davis Washington Kenneth McConnell Mrs. Bell Miss Pressly Uisette Oscar Hughes Lois and Joy Davis Wanda Bartz Colorado Ainsworth High School

Mrs Libe Hosts HEO Meeting and Picnic Plan

Mrs Maurice Libe was hostess for the August HEO club meeting with all members present and three guests Mrs Allen Atkinson Mrs Frank Libe and Mrs Lynn Wertz. Plans were made for a family picnic supper August 7 at Sunset Park. The next meeting will be September 5 with Mrs Anderson.

Maurice Libe H.E.O. Club Allen Atkinson Frank Libe Lynn Wertz Walter Anderson Sunset Park Anderson Atkinson

Aid Society Plans Reception Honoring Rev Mrs F Smith

Gracehill Ladies Aid met at the Community building with 11 members present. They voted $10 for the Moravian mission in Alaska and planned a reception for Rev Floyd Smith and Mrs Smith at the Community building on an upcoming Wednesday.

Aid Society F. Smith Gracehill Ladies Aid Society Floyd Smith Nelson Woodford Ed Libe Alaska Gracehill New Haven

Toledo approves 32000 bond for municipal hospital

Toledo Iowa voters approved a 32000 bond issue by more than three to one to finance a municipal hospital. Unofficial returns showed 859 in favor and 197 opposed. Funds will buy the former Sac and Fox Indian sanitarium a mile west and its 30 acres valued at 107000, offered by the federal government for 232000.

Toledo Iowa Here

Birthday congratulations listed for local families

The notice items celebrate birthdays and wedding anniversaries for local residents. Names include H J Bren, Harold Johnson, Richard Dean Rigenhagen, Thomas West, Sharon Ann Armstrong, Julia Katherine Johnston, Lana Kay Shalla, Eugene Wade Chalupa, Rodney Davis, Harold Briley, Dow Bishop, Myrtle Brannen, Hilton Coon, Janet Robertson, Jeanne Richardson, Joe Hoover, Barbara Jane Redlinger, Jimmy Rich, and others with ages and family addresses where given.

Richard Dean Rigenhagen Arthur Rigenhagen Thomas West Wilber West West Chester Sharon Ann Armstrong Boyd Armstrong Julia Katherine Johnston Richard R. Johston Marenga Lana Kay Shalla Duane Shalla Riverside Eugene Wade Chalupa Rodney Davis Harold Briley Daytona Beach Fla Dow Bishop Pilotburg Myrtle Brannen Hilton Coon Haskins Janet Robertson Crawfordsville Jeanette Richardson Joe Hoover Oregon

Dynamite Blast Fatal to Farmer Near West Bend

Funeral services were held today for Ervin Bonstetter twenty eight who was killed on his farm near West Bend Iowa last Wednesday while blasting with dynamite in a grove of trees. Bonstetter's wife found his body when he failed to return home for dinner. He is survived by his wife and three small children.

West Bend Iows Ervin Bonstetter Bonstatter Wfe

Preservation Guidelines for Tree Ripened Fruits

The guide notes ripening fruit for best flavor and details washing, inspecting for rot, removing pits, and slicing. It covers sugar packing ratios of three pounds fruit to one pound sugar and a 50 percent syrup made from five cups sugar and one quart water.

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

Notices list upcoming events for Rebekah lodge 8 p.m. at 1 O C F hall and Fleur de Lis picnic at Sunset park. Country club pot luck at 6 30 p m at clubhouse with dish to pass. W R C initiation at Legion hall 2 30 p m. Democratic club meets 2 p m at Riverside with Mrs Green. Pythian Sisters 8 p m at K P hall. I O C F first degree at hall with Wapello candidates. Women of Country Club guest breakfast 8 15 a m with golf and bridge to follow. Reservations via local organizers.

Rebekah Lodge C.F Fleur de Lis Club Sunset Park Women's Democrat Club of Washington Co Mary Green Riverside Harry Dye BE. C. Eicher Jeanette Kyle Pythian Sisters Hall Wapello Women of Country Club R. W. McCleery Clarence Logan Ted Brown

Club Meets With Mrs. Chas. Schiebel

Mrs. Charles Schiebel hosted the Friendly Circle club and 15 members including Mrs. Will Sheetz Mrs. Della Miller Mrs. Warren Stewart and Mrs. Ralph Kelsey for an afternoon program. After a brief business session led by Mrs. Harley Davidson, games and refreshments followed. The next gathering is planned for September 5 with Mrs. Harry Hutt.

Will Sheetz Della Miller Warren Stewart Ralph Kelsey Friendly Circle Club Charles Schiebel Harley Davidson Merle Sheetz Richard Schiebel Harry Hutt

U.S. Diet Relies Heavily on Bread and Cereals

U S Diet Bread and other cereal foods provide about 25 percent of total calories and proteins in the U S diet. The data highlight the staple role of bread and cereals in national nutrition patterns.

U. S U.S

Early Aluminum Utensil Makers Rise by 1900

As far back as 1900 there were more than a dozen firms manufacturing aluminum cooking utensils spun or cast and aluminum steam jacketed kettles were first produced during this period.

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