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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1948

Page

2

Betty Cunningham Returns Home After Colorado Visit

Betty Cunningham returns home after spending several weeks with friends in Colorado. Mrs. Elmer Fetters wins ten dollars in store credit this week at Booth & Horak Footwear. Also, a Spinner type piano with 64 notes is advertised for 345 dollars at Lorden Music Co. The Warfels spent a month in Colorado at the mountain home of Mrs. Warfel's sister and husband. A 4-H girls sale at Legion Hall features baked goods tonight.

Betty Cunningham Colorado Elmer Fetters Route 1 Wellman Iowa Booth & Horak Footwear Lorden Music Co R. S. Warfel Legion Hall Sorden Music Co

White Sox sweep doubleheader to take two from Indians

The Chicago White Sox, last in the AL, swept both ends of a double-header from the Cleveland Indians 8 to 1 and 4 to 0, handing Bob Feller his 14th defeat as Pat Seerey’s 17th homer sparked the nightcap rally. Boston and New York also won to tighten the standings.

New York Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Windy City Cleveland Indians White Sox Bob Feller Gene Bearden Pat Seerey Chicago Boston Mickey Harris Bobby Doerr Red Sox Washington Senators Doerr Yankees Vic Raschi Athletics Braves Dodgers Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Clint Conatser Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Babe Young Enos Slaughter Elmer Riddle New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Sheldon Jones Bobby Thomson Montin Kennedy

V F W Auxiliary Plans Chicken Fry And Meetings

Arrangements for the annual V F W and Auxiliary chicken fry are complete. The event will be Tuesday evening at Sunset Park at 6 30. Members and families are invited, with V F W softball team guests also invited. A special auxiliary meeting is planned for 7 30 Wednesday evening in the K C hall.

V.F.W Sunset Park K.C. Hall

Family visits Indiana relative at Stanley Rest Haven

Ida Paisley formerly of the U P home in town hosted by her brother Wallace Paisley of Och eyedan Indiana as 19 family members visited at Stanley Rest Haven where she has been a patient for six weeks. The article notes a closing out sale of furniture and appliances at Sadee McAvoy residence and other local social news.

Ida Paisley U. P Wallace Paisley Ocheyedan Stanley Rest Haven

Fifty Boys Join Football Squad at Washington High

Fifty boys have reported for Washington high school football practice under coach Bob Weber. Two daily sessions begin at 9:30 am with plan to be in shape by September 10. Insurance costing 2.59 is required and must be filed with doctors and dentists.

Bob Weber Washington High Weber Towa High School Athletic Association

Softball Schedule For This Week

Schedule shows LS.A. versus West Chester and Cubs versus WELW on Monday. Tuesday features Marines against Troop and Cubs against Richmond. Thursday opens with Washington girls against an opponent, then V.F.W. against Troop. Friday has Marines versus Kalona and All-Stars in the second game.

Ls.a West Chester Cubs W.elw Marines Troop Richmond Washington Girls V.F.W Kalona All-Stars

Patents Air Pollution on New Creations

National Patent council states patents grant exclusive rights for creations that do not yet exist and prevent piracy by recognizing inventions that were previously unavailable. The concept emphasizes that patents do not remove existing public rights but protect new developments.

National Patent Council

Smoking and Heart Trouble Guidance

Smoking aggravates certain heart conditions and a doctor may permit or forbid it or set a rationing limit based on individual health. The guidance implies medical discretion in managing smoking for patients with heart disease.

Berkshire-Grimes Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

Marilyn Berkshire daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Berkshire Cairo community and Harold R. Grimes son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Grimes Oakville community were married at 2 30 pm Sunday Aug 15 at Cairo Evangelical United Brethren church Rev George J Roths officiated The bride wore a white Handmacher suit and pearls Maid of honor Janice Williams Wapello Best Man Louis Grimes Peoria Brother of the groom The reception followed in the church basement They will live in Winfield after a east motor trip Both parties employed at Cudahy Packing Winfield Grimes served 16 months in the navy

Columbus Junction Marilyn Berkshire T. A. Berkshire Cairo Columbus City Harold R. Grimes E. A. Grimes Oakville Janice Williams Wapello Louis Grimes Peorie Freda Berkshire Virgil Maxwell Winfield E.A.B. Circle Evelyn Tindall Nadine Milligan Lorene Wiley Malcolm Baird Vernon Wiley Raymond Werner

Black Widow Spider Facts and Risks

Black widow spiders are found nationwide and are jet black with an orange hourglass marking on the underside. Their bite causes severe cramps and muscle rigidity, with death reported in about four percent of cases.

United States

Neal-Palmer Vows In Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church

Caroline Neal and Willard Palmer were married in a Sunday double ring ceremony at the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian church at 2 30 pm. Rev. Harold Gilleney and Dr. James Dean officiated as friends and relatives gathered. The couple plans to farm northeast of Washington after a wedding trip to the Ozarks.

Caroline Neal Lloyd Neal Mt. Vernon Willard Palmer Ethel Palmer Washington Presbyterian Church Harold Gilleney Ft. Des Moines James Dean Helen Schroeder Don Pfeil Wausau Nebr Mildred Anderson Ozarks Navy

Transfering Pie Crust Easy Transfer to Pie Pan

A rolled out pie crust on waxed paper can be moved to the pie pan without cracking. The dough remains intact during transfer, simplifying baking prep.

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