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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1942

Page

2

Local Notes Highlight Visitors and Trips Around Town

George Langman of Chicago was a business visitor here yesterday. Mrs. Lester Long left for Leavenworth and Vermillion to visit relatives. Isaac Conrad of Wayland also visited on business. C. Messer and Walter Fisher of Keota spent the afternoon here on business. E. R. Utterback returned to work at Lemmon's Pharmacy after a brief vacation. Mrs. H. M. Putnam and daughter Judy returned from Davenport. Beulah Bower of Ames is visiting here. A Gardner family reunion was held at Lexington church. Dr. W. J. Masson and sons are in Rochester for Robert Masson’s Mayo Clinic treatment. Robert’s condition improving. E. D. Morrison II and Tommy Morrison returned home after visiting relatives since Sunday. In Clarion, E. D. Morrison Jr. met their sons in Des Moines.

Ee C. Messer Walter Fisher Keota W. J. Masson and Sons Robert Dave Rochester, Minn Mayo Clinic E. D. Morrison, II Tommy Morrison Eddie Max Coffey Omaha Nebr Tommy Jean Coffey Clarion E. D. Morrison, Jr Des Moines

To Play 72 Holes In Golf Tourney

The Washington country club announces a four week event to complete seventy two holes. Eighteen holes are scheduled for each of three Sundays with the final two rounds on Labor Day. Entry is 50 cents. Interested players may contact Joe Pickens T R Phillips or Buz Westermark.

Joe Pickens T. R. Phillips Buz Westermark Wellman Kalona Washington

Major League Results from Yesterday and Schedule

Yesterday's scores include St. Louis 8 over Chicago 3 and Cleveland 3 to Detroit 2. Other games were postponed. Today's schedule lists Chicago at Detroit and New York at Philadelphia, with only these games set.

Chicago St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Cleveland Detroit Cincinnati Ae New York Oy L Pet Boston Mae A We Wwe Alate Chicago Ae Washington A Philadelphia Es

Elders and guests head to London for Y's Men's convention

Mr and Mrs Dave Elder and Milo Sorden travel to London Ontario Canada for the four day International Y's Men’s clubs convention planning a week away. Mr and Mrs Werner Lowry and son Marvin visit from Burlington with Mrs George Hotle and the Kyle family. Barbara Jean Godwin returns from Davenport after two days with Uncle Daniel Moriarty and family. The Carltons Johnny and Suzanne of Dubuque visit friends. Kenneth Freeman and daughter return from a brief vacation in Columbia Missouri.

Dave Elder Milo Sorden London Ontario Canada Werner Lowry Marvin Burlington George Hotle William D. Kyle Barbara Jean Godwin Davenport Mrs Daniel Moriarty

Church Leaders Urge Unity After War to Build New World

A war era statement by prominent church figures calls for moral appraisal of governments, readiness for sacrifice, and a rebirth of a world community grounded in Christian principles. Signers include leaders from Yale, Princeton, Union Theological Seminary, Y.M.C.A., and major Baptist and Methodist bodies.

United States America United Nations Frank Aydelotte Institute For Advanced Study Princeton University Methodist James Co, Baker Los Angeles Albert W. Beaven Yaleate Rochester Divinity School Eugene E. Barnett Y.M.C.A Henry Sloane Coffin Union Theological Seminary Harold W. Dodds Princeton Univer

Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted in Regional Visit

Sam Kobbins of Washington was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Leonard Renoux and Larry Renoux, both of 418 East Third street, along with Robert Rittenhouse of Ainsworth and Eva Stevens of 604 South Iowa Avenue, had tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs. Alex Moody of Keota was discharged this morning.

Sam kKobbins Washington Leonard and Larry Renoux East Third Street Robert Rittenhouse Ainsworth Eva Stevens Iowa Avenue Alex Moody Keota

Gardner Families At Annual Reunion

The Gardner family reunion at Lexington church drew 52 relatives. A noon picnic, then a business meeting and program followed by visiting. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. W. S. Kite Des Moines Mrs. W. A. Patterson Ames Rev. Bruce Eyestone Mt. Vernon Dr. Charles Laughhead Iowa City Rev. Walter Smith West Liberty. Officers elected for the coming year: President Mrs. Roy Gardner West Chester Vice President Mrs. W. A. Patterson Secretary Mrs. Wade Gardner Treasurer L. B. Fleming. Afternoon program featured talks by Mrs. Laughhead and Rev. Eyestone on missions past and present in Egypt and China with musical numbers. Rev. Walter Smith presided.

Gardner Lexington W. S. Kite Des Moines W. A. McDonald Lelia Ames Bruce Eyestone Mt. Vernon Charles Laughead Iowa City Walter Smith West Liberty Roy Gardner West Chester W. A. Patterson Wade Gardner L. BE. Fleming Egypt Laugheads China

Visitors and Travel Notes From Local Folks

Mrs. W. L. Clapp returns tomorrow from Hutchinson Kansas after visiting relatives. Dr and Mrs Fred Blick of New Kensington Penn arrived to spend the rest of the month with Blick and Pierce relatives. Mr and Mrs A C Brown of New London were here Tuesday evening calling on friends. Mr and Mrs Howard McCleery and Nic returned last night from Blytheville Arkansas after a few days with Set Sam MecCleery. Set MecCleery had a three day furlough and met the McCleerys in St Louis Missouri Sunday and accompanied them to a Blytheville. Virginia Van Dyke of Fort Madison is spending a few days here with her grandparents. Mrs Bamford Van Dyke and daughter Mary returned to Fort Madison after a week with the grandparents.

Fred Blick New Kensington, Penn Blick Pierce A. C. Brown New London Howard McCleery Nic Blytheville Ark Set Sam MecCleery MecCleery McCleerys St. Louis Virginia van Dyke Fort Madison C. V. Brown

Local Notes and Birth Report from Crawfordsville

Mrs N B Lease of Washington is visiting relatives in Crawfordsville. Lillian Holmes returned home from Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls after a several week visit. Relatives announce the birth of a daughter on August 12 to Mr and Mrs William Davidson of Winston Salem North Carolina.

Crawfordsville N. EB. Lease Washington Lillian Holmes Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls William Davidson Winston- Salem N. Car

Man Marries Mango Tree in Dumka Ceremony

A man in Dumka Bihar held a solemn ceremony marrying a mango tree in a symbolic act. The event drew local attention as the man pronounced vows claiming companionship with the tree.

Dumka Bihar

Missionary Society Hosts Prairie Flower Meeting

Mrs. N. J. Benson and Mrs. Maurice Crawford co hosted the Prairie Flower Missionary society yesterday afternoon at the former residence for twelve members. Mrs. O. K. Scott led the program with prayer and Psalm 387. Scott read two China missionary articles while members shared poems. a letter from Velma Booth was read. Hostesses served refreshments. visitors included Marjorie Coon Lois Humston Donna Rae Cave and Marjorie Benson.

N. J. Benson Maurice Crawford Prairie Flower Missionary Society O. K. Scott T. C. Reeves Scott China Velma Booth Marjorie Coon Lois Humston Donna Rae Cave Marjorie Benson

Birthday List for Local Community Members

Today many residents celebrate birthdays across the area. Names include Charles Corette born in 1856 in Washington and Lyman Babcock born in 1856 in Iowa, with others ranging from children aged two to adults. The notes mark members of the Three Quarter Century club and local families from Wellston to Riverside.

Charles Corette Washington Lyman Babcock Mr. Corette Mr. Babcock Three Quarter Century Club Iowa

Birthday Notices for Fay Cherwinker and Mrs Cherwink

Fay Cherwinker of Haskins marks a birthday today. Mrs Cherwinkers birthday is noted as tomorrow. Mrs Ivan Jarvis is also celebrating a birthday.

Fay Cherwinker Haskins Mrs. Cherwinkers Mrs Ivan Jarvis

Walnut Women’s Club Hosts Picnic at Sunset Park

The Walnut Women’s Club and families enjoyed a cooperative picnic supper at Sunset Park last evening. The committee including Mrs. Fred Longer Mrs. Will Bealer and Mrs. Ed Nelson organized desserts and beverages as visitors Junior Nelson Gayle Davis Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lukavsky and Mrs. Davis attended.

Walnut Women’s Club Sunset Park Walnut Women's Club Co-Operative Fred Longer Will Bealer Ed Nelson Junior Nelson Gayle Davis Edwin Lukavsky Davis

Braden Club Ice Cream Social At E Mason Home

Braden club guests attended an ice cream social hosted by Mr and Mrs Elmer Mason for Mrs Will Lins at her E Mason residence on a Wednesday afternoon September 2. Claude McCoy presided as president. a Marine letter from John Atkinson was read. Homemade ice cream and cookies were served to guests including Mr and Mrs Donald Linns Donna and Alma Linns of Iowa City.

Will Lins Braden Club Elmer Mason Claude McCoy John Atkinson United States Marines Donald Linns Donna Alma Linns Iowa City

Mrs Jarvis Birthday Note Highlights Betty Evans Past

A birthday mention notes Mrs Jarvis celebrating today and identifies her as the former Betty Evans.

Jarvis Betty Evans

Social Calendar Notices for DAV Meeting and Aid Ice Cream Social

Calendar notices list a D A V regular meeting at G A R hall and a Valley Ladies Aid ice cream social scheduled for Tuesday. The notices require entries by 10 a m Monday.

D.A.V Eve- Tor Pikbeen G.A.R. Hall Tuesday Valley Ladies Aid Society Ice Cream Social

Answer Roll Call With Canning Hint

Mrs. Grant Humeston hosted yesterday for the Rural Women's club. Ten members answered roll call with a canning hint. The Grease and Fat Salvage Committee was formed with Mrs. Will Marie and Mrs. Charles Palmer.

Grant Humeston Rural Women's Club Lloyd Alliman Will Marie Charles Palmer Lester Luckenbill Mary Hunter Shields Ollie Luckenbill Mediapolis Alliman Marie

Entertains Group At Lake McBride

Gwendolyn Ramseyer hosted a swimming party and picnic supper for high school friends yesterday afternoon at Lake McBride. Mr and Mrs Harry Ramseyer provided transportation, and guests included Mary Voorhees Virginia Shepherd Mary Berdo Francis Whister Barbara Etter JoAnn Ross Geraldine Bartow Sara Lu Miller Harry Ramseyer Jr and Billy Putnam.

Gwendolyn Ramseyer Lake McBride Harry Ramseyer Mary Voorhees Virginia Shepherd Mary Berdo Francis Whister Barbara Etter JoAnn Ross Geraldine Bartow Sara Lu Miller Harry Ramseyer, Jr Billy Putman

Sunshine Club Picnic Brings Families to Sunset Park

Sunshine Community members and families gathered Wednesday at Sunset Park for a picnic with 60 attendees. The event featured fried chicken dinner, games like baseball and horseshoes, and visits from former members and guests including Mrs. Lester Haverty and daughter Anne of Denver visiting Wes Meyer and family.

Sunshine Community Club Sunset Park Mike Flynn Frank Scranton Charles Zieglowsky George Zeck Cloveé Wieglowasky Lester Haverty Anne Denver Colo Wes Meyer

Ferguson and Hesselline Family Reunions Set for August

Ferguson family reunion scheduled Friday August 21 at Sunset park with a basket dinner at noon. Hesselline family reunion set Sunday August 16 at Sunset park. St Pauls church chicken supper moved from Sept 10 to Sept 3.

Ferguson Sunset Park Hesselline St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church

Supreme Court Established in September 1789

The United States Supreme Court was created in September 1789, marking the nation's highest judicial authority. It established the framework for constitutional interpretation and the balance of power among the branches of government.

Supreme Court United States Supreme Court

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Chamber of Commerce Wolf Floral CO George Langman Lester Long Leavenworth and Vermillion, Kan Ed Muck West Jefferson Isaac Conrad Wayland E. R. Utterback Lemmon’s Pharmacy Beulah Bower of Mrs. H. M. Putnam J. E. Gardner Laura Longwell Jessie Brindley Lexington Church C. V Crull Westernday The Washington Country Club Guy Carlton Johnny Suzanne Dubuque Kenneth Freeman Columbia, Mo No. 1 Trip Plumbing & Heating Co U.S World's Alliance of G. Bromley Oxnam Council of Bishops of the Methodist Church Daniel A. Poling World’s Christian Endeavor Thomas C. Pollock General Assembly of United Presbyterian Church Joseph C. Robbins Northern Baptist Conventon Roy G. Ross Internation! Council of Religious Education Luther A. Weigle Federal Council of Churches W. L. Clapp Hutchinson Kan Mary Manners Man C. G. Schmoeller T. 5. (Sherm) Crone Faye Schoonover Lee Sanders Dublin Gerald Duncan Glenn Miller Wellston Edwin Leo Sueppel Leo Sueppel W. H. Jackson Dorothy Orris Rosetta Vodicka Nate Young John Ernest Spenner William L. Spenner Riverside Ted Brown Betty Jewel Evans Susan Kay Arthur T. R. Arthur Harriett Coulter Souce Mose Levy Iowa Ave C.S John W. Lemmon Optometrists E. Mason Home Mrs. Baker Rebekah Club C. E. Sisk Floyd Murdock Raymond Campbell L. R. Baker United States Service Ning Sunshine Club Kerr Martin A. S. War Stamps & Bonds Best Buy IN the World Martin’s Modern Cleaners
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