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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
2
After urging from wife and friends a Washington banker buys a new pipe and tosses it into the street thinking it was his old one. He later discovers the mix up but the rugged new pipe remains unbroken. Also a birthday flower promise to Mother from afar with fresh flowers and service.
Local residents travel to Toledo Ohio for the International convention of Y's Men clubs. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. David Elder Mrs. Richard McCleery and others with roles as hosts photographers and speakers. Several relatives plan weekend or longer visits while others pursue education and family travel.
Aecanton Ce notes Bing's Cafe offers good wholesome meals twenty four hours a day. For a late night snack customers can enjoy thick malteds and a tasty sandwich.
The notice touts 24 hour service with good parking and car hop service from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. It highlights fountain service featuring Sidwell's ice cream, a full line of steaks, and a wide variety of sandwiches.
Mr and Mrs W G Hardwick and son Bob of Pierre South Dakota visit Merle Eckels home and plan to visit local relatives. Mrs G F Baird and Florence Ruth Fletcher of Crawfordsville returned from a two week tour to eastern points including Niagara Falls Toronto Canada New York City with stops at West Point Philadelphia Atlantic City and Mt Vernon. They saw Christ Church in Alexandria and noted pews bearing Washington and Betsy Ross. The trip included extensive sightseeing. Mr and Mrs Hubert Redlinger and children Jimmie Joe Robert Ruth Ann visited Iowa City on Thursday.
Mrs. Don Applegate hosted the H. H. club yesterday with ten members four children and a visitor Helen Gavins in attendance. The group held a business meeting with roll call recalling a school day event. September meeting set with Mrs Richard Nicola and refreshments served with Mrs Ted Givans assisting.
Mrs Ed Sorrell entertained the Rebekah club yesterday afternoon. Guest Mrs Willis Bash of Wellman attended. President Mrs Harold Brock led a brief business session and the rest of the afternoon was social. Members voted against a September meeting due to the Washington County Exposition. Refreshments were served.
Montgomery Ward staff and spouses hosted a dinner at The Pines to honor Walter Friedman as he leaves for Devil's Lake North Dakota. E. W. Hatcher will be new local manager. L C. Stone presented a gift. Friedman and Hatcher spoke briefly. Edith Boileau provided music.
Mrs. Ann Trosky was honored with a birthday surprise hosted at the W F Miller residence last evening. A group of friends attended and presented gifts while seasonal refreshments were shared. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lester Buterbaugh and son, Phyllis Jean Wolford and Paula, Orrene and Kenneth Trosky, Clark Miller, Miller, and Vivian Nicola of Ainsworth.
The Merry Mixer club met August 6 with 15 members and nine children. Mrs E L Slemons joined. officers elected: Kathryn Romine president Mildred Statler vice president Rose Weaver secretary treasurer Mable Griffith Esther Statler reporters. Plans include a picnic August 20 at Sunset Park and monthly hostess duties. Refreshments were served. next meeting September 3 with Hazel Croword.
In typical homes 44.4 percent of heat escapes through roof and walls. Insulation in new and old houses targets reducing this thermal loss and improving energy efficiency.
E C Whiting won his semi against Gene Tucker 5 and 4 to advance to the city title match with Gifford Morrison who seeks a third crown. Whiting tied a 65 18 hole local course record last week and led by one over par through the 18. Morrison defeated T R Phillips Bill Kelsey and Bill Shannon to set up the final.
Washington high school girls softball travelled to Morning Sun for their first game and, despite a creditable showing, lost 17 to 8. Washington players included catcher Dorothy Lee pitcher Marie Blattner and infielders Hannah Ahmling Salley McClure Pauline Black Shirley Blattner. Next they head to Mt Pleasant for a 7 30 p m game and two more games against Olds and Columbus Junction are tentatively planned for next week.
Cargill defeated the Cardinals 6 to 0 at Greenfield yesterday evening. The teams had four and five hits respectively, and nine errors aided the loss. Cargill batters were Kimmel and Dayton. Cardinals batters were Durst and Dowis. Tonight’s matchup features American Pearls against Cubs.
In A flight Nina Stutsman defeated Ruth Stewart 1 up in 19 holes. Jane Wilson beat Mildred Whitehead 4 and 3. A flight consolation Bever ly Whiting defeated Bonnie Simpartson 2 up and Esther Picken defeated Maxine Chamberlin 4 and 2. B flight results Marsha Bailey defeated Jane Whitehead 5 and 2. Joan Ross won from Henrietta Stewart. B flight consolation Virginia Lee defeated Jo Shepherd and Donna Sellers won by default from Frances Mikler. In C flight Esther Rouch defeated Ruth Young and Pes Hotle defeated Virginia Chamberlin. 0 flight consolation LaRoy Fern defeated Catherine Cruise 1 up and Gene Pence defeated Jeannette Gastman 5 and 3, then LaRoy Fern won from Gene Pence 1 up. Watch the For Sale Ads.
Fifty one football suits and equipment were checked out to 51 prospective Washington high school gridiron players yesterday. Athletic Director Paul Thayer aims to issue at least 60 uniforms before practice begins August 25. New head coach Bob Weber lauded the response. equipment was issued by Thayer, Weber, and Jim Freshwaters. Listed are veterans Keith Williams Bob Riley Don Thornton Jack Zook Paul Brock Bill Chmelar Gordon McCreedy and others on the squad.
Mrs Glenn Fuhr and Mrs Glenn Knupp co hosted the Prairie Flower Missionary Society meeting at the former's home. Devotions were led by Mrs Wayne Knupp with a prayer by Mrs N J Benson. Mrs Clayde Knapp gave an Alaska mission lesson. Twenty members attended along with 20 neighborhood guests and the group presented a gift to infant Bonita Ann Booth. Plans were made for a community cooperative supper Tuesday evening at the Prairie Flower.
The social calendar lists Friday Rebekah lodge at 8 p.m. in the I O O F hall, Tuesday Sunshine Community club at 2 p.m. chaired by Mrs. Don Simmering, and a change of meeting day noted. Wednesday Women of Country club breakfast at 8 a.m. with golf and bridge, plus committee members named. Grace Hill Ladies Aid meets in the afternoon at the Community building. Kolah club families share a 6:30 p.m. cooperative dinner at Charles Jackson home. Thursday Women golfers of Country club host Wellman women at a 1 p.m. luncheon and afternoon golf. reservations through Mrs. M J Cruise by Sunday.
A church social event featured hostesses serving refreshments with assistance from several guests, according to the readable paragraph from the article.
At the hospital admitted yesterday Gary Lee Hoyle route four medical and today Tom H Will Ainsworth medical. Births to Mr and Mrs Austin Moore 1175 S Marion Ave a son at 2 27 yesterday afternoon. Dismissed Mrs Lawrence Moore and son Thomas Frank route one Ainsworth Mrs Melvin Jaspering 421 N Ave C Mrs Dale Crose 951 S Fourth Ave.
The Rosemary club plans a reunion for present and former members and families, to be held Monday evening September 1 at Sunset Park with a 6 30 picnic supper. Charter members were named to the reunion committee. Mrs John Cherry received high bridge score and Mrs Galloway had the low score.
The Hesseltine family plans the 26th annual reunion on Sunday August 17 at Sunset Park with a basket dinner at noon.
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