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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1946
Page
2
State police to serve court order allowing war veterans to witness voting in a county primary as incumbent sheriff balks, veterans threaten violent action to ensure fair and impartial procedure amid tense local election.
At the hospital Roger Davis of Crawfordsville was admitted yesterday afternoon for treatment of head injuries from a fall from a horse. Dismissals today included Mrs. Roy Brewer and son Virgil Le Roy of 603 Ninth Street, Mrs. Keith Statler and daughter of Keota, and Robert Hoover of Brighton. The West and Oswalt families report the births of two seven pound six ounce sons at 3:05 this morning, and Nancy Rose Waters, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lowell Waters, was born at 3:00 Sunday morning instead of yesterday afternoon.
Muscatine will be the fourth team in the Legion baseball tourney to be held at the Armory field on Sunday August 18. Wayne Chamberlin announced Muscatine's entry noting teams from Iowa City Wellp. and Washington will join the four team field. The winner receives a trophy from Leon Beatty post American Legion sponsor.
A brief note states that producing two pounds of broiler meat requires about eight pounds of feed. The statement reflects feed efficiency considerations in poultry farming.
London report confirms the death of H G Wells prominent novelist and social critic. He passed away at 4 15 p m at his London residence after years of illness including diabetes. He would have turned 80 on September 21.
West Point girls prepare for Achievement Day at the Methodist church Friday August 16 at 1 30 pm. Mary Ann Bauer and Elda Ruth McDowell present A Bright Light Is Right. A county health nurse speaks and medals are awarded for completed projects.
Keith Molesworth son of Mrs Mabel Gray and former Washington high school and Monmouth college star will coach a professional football team in Honolulu this fall. He and his wife plan to fly to Hawaii after the baseball season ends at Columbia South Carolina where he has managed the team this summer. An associate coach from the Chicago Bears will join him, and the engagement likely lasts through the football season into winter with all games played at home.
Brighton baseball team breaks even in a Sunday double header. They lose to Rose Hill 0 to 1 and beat Letts 6 to 2. Dunwoody of Washington pitches for Brighton but is hindered by a sore arm. Simpkins pitches for Rose Hill.
Mrs Forrest Mullin hosted a bridal shower for Dr Neva Long of Brighton who will wed Norman Daikens of Glendale California on September 1 in California. The 35 guest event featured garden flower decor, gifts for the bride elect, and games plus hemming tea towels. Pink and white refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers Opal Pagne C H Long and Frances Mc Coy.
Detroit Aug 13 Packard Motor Car Co began recalling its 8500 workers today after the United Auto Workers CIO said the week-long strike over seniority and overtime disputes was over. Packard officials hoped to be back in full operation by tomorrow. Simultaneously Brigers Manufacturing Co maker of
West Point 4 H club members hosted a mothers tea during a sample business meeting. Plans for local and county achievement shows were set with the president naming club committees. Patty and Peggy McDowell joined the poster committee with Donna Reif and Jerri Lee Anderson handling refreshments. Elda Ruth McDowell reported on a trip to Ames. Donna Reif spoke on Social Courtesies and John Peel was reviewed by Mary Jane Stephens.
The August meeting at Callie Thrapp’s home drew 10 members, a guest, and several children. Mildred Statler was elected president with Hazel Crawford vice president and Kathryn Romine secretary treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Fred Palmer entertained relatives at a ten o'clock breakfast yesterday morning at their home east of town. A three course meal featured a floral centerpiece of roses and delphinium from the hosts garden. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thomas Anderson and daughters Seville Jean and Lynn of Chicago Elizabeth Thorne of New York City and others Mrs Clifford Thorne Dr and Mrs C A Boice Mrs De Beenblossom and Donald Benblossom.
Lt. Comm. Faith Lorena Sampson, Morning Sun, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis M Sampson, and Drewry McRee Smith Jr of Norfolk and London Bridge Va, married at River Road United Presbyterian Church Washington DC on August 7. A reception followed at Wardman Park hotel in Washington. The bride taught in Columbus Junction schools before enlisting in the WAVES.
Marion Maids 4 H Club met with Bertie and Mary Ann Wagner on Saturday. Seven members answered roll call with project reports for the county fair. Gladys Malmberg and Bertie Wagner spoke on their two days at 4 H camp. The meeting focused on plans for the 4 H exhibit and completing picture memory books.
Packard bodies said it would reopen its Meldrum plant tomorrow and recall 2,560 idled workers. The move comes after daily talks with UAW Local 190 following a walkout when production staff did not return after the plant reopened last Tuesday amid a two day shutdown.
Ross and Sitler youngsters are part of the birthday list with James Rayn Sitler and Janet Elaine Harry Sizer Jr. noted on the ninth birthday. Family congratulations go to Tom Duncan Hazel McCarty Ruth Wenger and others including Verla Boshart Jack Martin and Winifred Gerdes as celebrations continue. A couple guests mark Ed Sorrells tenth wedding anniversary today.
Ruth Wiegner daughter of Columbus Junction and Julian Wade son of Kentucky residents wed in a 11:30 AM Methodist ceremony in Columbus Junction with attendants Dora Miller and Lloyd Farrell. Wade, an accountant, recently discharged from the army, and Ruth, a Des Moines secretary, plan residence in Des Moines after a wedding trip. Van Auken daughter of Columbus Junction and Richard J Fuller wed in a 6 PM Methodist service with attendants Gene Duncan. Fuller, a former Army technician, will live in Columbus Junction after a short honeymoon.
Moriarty clan gathered for a Sunday picnic in Edmondson Park, Oskaloosa, with 45 attendees. Plans set for the next reunion at Lake Keomah on the second Sunday in August 1947, listing numerous family members and spouses from Ottumwa Muscatine Des Moines Washington and Riverside.
Mr and Mrs Clark Bauer hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for Lou Bauer as he observed his birthday. Guests included Mrs Lou Bauer Eldon Bauer West Chester William Robertson Faye Turnipseed and son Marion Clair Darbyshire and daughter Pamela.
Five youths from Valparaiso, Indiana, died when their car collided with a freight train at a grade crossing in Hobart. Investigators and local authorities reported the accident occurring on August 13, with the victims identified as members of the Valparaiso community. The crash disrupted rail and road traffic while official inquiries continued.
Mary Alberta Pogge and Edwin L. East Jr were wed at St Mary's church Riverside in a 4 30 p m ceremony. The bride a Navy nurse and daughter of A H Pogge Riverside will reside in Springfield Missouri after August 20 where East will study at Southwest Missouri State College.
Mr and Mrs Ed Sorrell were surprised Sunday as relatives arrived with baskets for a cooperative dinner honoring their 10th wedding anniversary observed August 13. Attending were Willis and (Mrs) Fash Joe Sechlaubaugh Muriel Wellman S N Sorrell Ruth Armstrong and Ronnie.
Wee Twelve bridge club met with ten members at Gwendo lyn Ramseyer 1415 East Washington Street. Three tables played with Frances Whisler winning high score and Virginia Shepherd taking low. Guests Alice Walker and Helen Falk attended.
Centered calendar of meetings and events for Ann Judson Circle Baptist church Catholic Daughters Missionary society Pythian and D.A.R. groups at Sunset Park K C hall Rosemary club Rural Woman's club and more with times, locations, and activities including picnics, dinners, golf and bridge, quilting, and a rain contingency.
Lois Irene Moore daughter of Mrs Sadie Moore of Pana Illinois and Jerry Johnson son of Mr and Mrs James Johnson of Brighton wed in Monmouth at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev KR R Bella presided The couple were attended by Dorothy Hotle and Jack Dunbar The bride wore white linen and red gladioli bouquet The maid of honor wore teal blue crepe and gardenia corsage They will reside at 703 East Washington Street after a brief wedding trip The Johnsons are graduates with military service records and both later worked at Montgomery Ward's store
Following the games, refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mary Voorhees. The next meeting will be with Geral dine Bartow.
Instructions from Ruth Foster on drying corn to extend winter meals. Husk and trim, steam briefly, spread half inch thick on pans or cheese cloth, air circulation essential, oven at 150 degrees, rotate trays hourly, 4 to 12 hours drying, bone dry and rattling indicates done, cool and store in sterile jars in a cool dark place.
John Speidel of Bondurant formerly of Washington announces the marriage of his daughter Ruth V. Speidel to Eugene C. Penn M D of West Des Moines. The ceremony was July 2 at Hiawatha Iowa with Rev Charles F E Henry. Ruth, a Washington High School and Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing graduate, served 23 months as a flight nurse in Europe and left the Army Nurses Corps in February after 39% months of service. Dr Penn a Cres ton High School and Simpson College graduate, Loyola University Medical School Chicago, discharged as major last January. He served 41 months including 19 months in the Mediterranean theater as flight surgeon. The couple spent two weeks in Denver and now reside in West Des Moines where Dr Penn practices medicine.
Bridgettes played bridge at three tables hosted by Mrs. Charles Lemley last evening. Margaret Ragan had the high score and Jean Atchison the low. Norma Carlson attended as a guest and refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Louis McCutchen. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Roger Lance.
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