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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1942
Page
2
Local residents welcome guests from Wisconsin California Illinois Missouri and Ohio. Families visit relatives in Cedar Rapids Great Lakes Barracks and Vinton. Individuals relocate promote or take short trips to Lake Okoboji Excelsior Springs and Crawfordsville.
Coach John Harp announces the 1942 Demon football squad first meeting at nine o clock Monday August 24 at the high school. Equipment will be issued and practice starts immediately. Harp to attend a coaches school at Spirit Lake with leaders like Eddie Anderson and Bierman as instructors. Schedule plans preserve Little Six league games with no broader local revisions.
National League results show Chicago defeating Pittsburgh 7 to 1 while New York beat Philadelphia 5 to 2. Brooklyn triumphed 10 to 7 against Boston. Today’s games feature Pittsburgh at Chicago, Philadelphia at New York, Boston at Brooklyn, and Cincinnati at St. Louis.
American League figures show New York at 76 87 and Boston at 80 604 with Cleveland 61 56 and Detroit 7 1 totals noted. Chicago visits Detroit while New York plays Philadelphia, and Washington meets Boston in two. In local news, a resident at 421 East Main Street reports solid recovery after a fall that broke her right wrist. Mr and Mrs A E Baldrige and children Jane Mary and John departed for a vacation to Denver and Cheyenne.
The Washington Indees plan to end their 1942 season with Sunday's game at Blattnerfield against Racine. Player shortages due to enlistments have forced management to shorten the campaign with Hod Denton in the fold and Marvin Buckwalter or Alvine likely catching Eddie Devinger’s pitches. Ellie Finfe exits to join the navy air forces next week.
A parade of residents and guests travels between Claygon Missouri and surrounding towns. Nelson Hagnaur stays with John Westphal while T D Anderson visits from Chicago. Families head to Des Moines, Kansas, and Illinois for visits, work, or return travel over the weekend and into next week.
At the hospital Jim Boyd was discharged for his home in Ainsworth yesterday morning. Bill Fulton was discharged yesterday afternoon heading to Columbus Junction. Leonard and Larry Renoux were discharged last evening from 418 East Third street. Eva Stevens of 604 South Iowa avenue went home this morning. Three sisters Judith Anne, Audrey and Mary Peiffer of Harper and Becky Belle Norman of 610 South Eighth avenue underwent tonsillectomies this morning.
A barn on East Harrison street owned by F. E. Smith burned yesterday evening. Firemen could not save it as flames raged from discovery. The barn was unused and empty, with oily rags suspected as a possible cause. No insurance covered the structure, and the loss was not heavy.
Allied dispatches report American fighter squadrons joining operations in the western desert near Cairo and clashing with German Messerschmitts. Major Clairmont Wheeler becomes the first U S pilot to fire on a Nazi in the desert with Lt Jack Wilton possibly the first to down an enemy. Eisenhower calls for rapid training and notes strong British American cooperation in the bombing campaign.
About thirty five descendants of Robert and Nancy Hamil met at the school house lawn in Ainsworth for their annual reunion. Distinct attendees included Margareta Hamil the oldest and Karen McConnell the youngest, with many relatives from Crawfordsville Washington Burlington and Little York Illinois. The day featured reminiscences, a church class meeting and a Kensington club gathering with knitting and a luncheon.
The Dutch government announced German reprisals began with five hostage executions today. Victims included prominent intellectuals and social leaders, among them the head of the Dutch Olympics committee.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR RENT two entries describe a three room unfurnished apartment with private bath heat and water furnished. Contact Mrs. Clara Russell at 520 E 7th St 15513. Also a seven room house near waterworks available September 1st listed under Harry Turner 1551f.
Mr and Mrs George Bond of White Oak observe their 25th wedding anniversary on August 2. A group of about 40 relatives and friends gathered for a cooperative supper at the Bond home with ice cream and coke for dessert. They are the parents of Roy and Mrs Emmett, and have four grandchildren.
Ruth Davis of Fairfield and Clinton Green son of J A Green of Columbus Junction wed in Kahoka Missouri on Aug 7. The bride will continue teaching at the local junior high. Green has returned to Camp Claiborne Louisiana after a furlough with relatives. Also notes Bethrothal announcements from Columbus Ohio and a dinner in honor of Alma Johnston and T A Johnston.
The Women's Council of the Church of Christ met yesterday in the church social rooms with 51 members present. President Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom led the session with devotional guidance from Mrs. Ivan Riess. The next regular meeting is set for the fourth Friday in September at the church. Refreshments during social hour were provided by committee members Mrs. Byron Coakley Mrs. Hiram Coakley Mrs. Clarence Brown Mrs. Harold Beenblossuim and Mrs. Sade Benson.
The Vincent family reunion was held at Sunset Park with 47 relatives attending a chicken dinner. Officers elected for the next reunion were Homer Vincent president Burl Pringle vice president Gladys Vincent secretary Robert Vincent treasurer.
Unit No 10 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Carl Hering. The meeting was led by Mrs Steve Crawford who led devotionals from psalms. Twelve sick calls were reported and the session closed with songs.
The Weslyan Service Guild of M holds a Monday meeting at the D.A.V. and G.A.R. hall. Valley Ladies Aid hosts an ice cream social Tuesday with V F W Auxiliary at 8 p m. E church 7 30 p m Verna Bickel. Wednesday includes K C hall Women golfers lunch at County club with reservations. Sunshine Community club afternon at Mrs Joe Klopfens tein. Thursday Social Circle of West Chester Federated church meets afternoon with Mrs Glen Martin as refreshment chair.
Mrs E A Conner and daughter Nancy share a birthday, joined by Mrs H C Ward and other local and out of town residents Doris Canott Marshall Koehler Bob Templeman and Helen Marie Wilcox in marking birthdays today. A list of celebrants includes Mrs L Hoyle Mrs A O Pratt Bobby Clark Raymond Lorack Mrs W J Stevens and Koh Frink.
The Ferguson family reunion is set for Friday, August 21 at Sunset Park with a basket noon dinner. Hosts last evening included Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Stewart and others in the Stewart home for Mr. and Mrs. Terry B. Olin and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Duncan. A three course turkey dinner featured summer table settings and bridge followed.
In Wayland on August 14 Mrs J C Ellis was hosted at a park breakfast by Hep ter girl group. The Methodist Women’s Missionary Circle plans a farewell party at the church on Thursday. The Wide Awake Workers Sunday school class will meet at Mrs Wade Huffman’s home as a further farewell courtesy.
The ninth annual Widmer-Wittmer reunion attracted over 200 attendees at Wayland park. Murray Krabill led the afternoon program featuring songs, recitations, accordion solos, readings, and talks. New officers named include Elmer Weiger president and Doris Higsti recording secretary.
Members of the E.O.W. club held a picnic supper last evening at Mrs. Mary Scranton's home honoring three members for their birthdays. A bountiful 6 30 meal was followed by jig-saw puzzles and visiting with gifts given to each honoree. A guest was Mrs. Corda Osborn.
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