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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1947

Page

2

Picnic Honoring TeBockhorsts at Sunset Park

A Sunday picnic at Sunset park honored Mr. and Mrs. Jerry TeBockhorst and many family members from Denver Omaha and local towns. Attendees included TeBockhorst relatives and friends. several plans noted for travels and visits with extended kin.

Sunset Park Jerry TeBockhorst Carol Joyce Denver Colo Fedelis TeBockhorst Onaha Nebr Frank TeBockhorst West Bend Iowa William Harold Clara TeBockhorst Leo TeBockhorst Norma June Robert Gary Prybel Phillip Goodwin Joe TeBockhorst Lamont Kelly Ardell Pieper Kaiona Artis Heck Cletus Kron Riverside Joe Escher Firmin teBockhorst Pamela Fairfield Bill Brutyard Henry TeBockhorst Norbert TeBockhorst Dale, Dana Jackie TeBockhorst

Community News Highlights Travel Guests and Local Arrivals

Local residents and visitors are noted in a roundup of travels and homecomings. The Dodder family and friends return from Chicago after several days visiting, while Mr. and Mrs. Moore return from Willmar Minnesota. The Ehrenfelts and Ward family plan brief stops before returning from Los Angeles and Kalona visits. Des Moines plans include Glenn Miller teaching math and science at West Des Moines High School next year. The Clark family reports a London destination for the wife and son Russell John after a New York City to London flight. Returning visitors include the Freets from San Diego and the Grays of Cedar Rapids. Summers include Penney’s dress promotions and local social mentions.

Hallie Ward Ray Ehrenfelt Los Angeles Calif Mrs. Ward Chicago Ehrenfelts Kalona Washington Harry Ward Ehrenfelt Frances Ward Hallie Harry Glenn H. Miller Susan Des Moines Howard P. Miller Miller West Des Moines High School Robert L. Clark Russell John Oxford England Hubert Freet Bruce San Diego Cedar Rapids Harold Gray Grays Connie Larry Cray George Strable Phoenix Ariz Wellman Freets Toledo Iowa Gray Freet Carol Gray

Births and admissions at local hospital

At the hospital a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Robert in West Chester at 3:50 pm yesterday. A daughter arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rotzinger in West Chester at 9:30 pm. Admitted today are Nela Young route four appendectomy, Herbert C. Stouse Brighton surgical, Raymond Baumert Keota surgical, Walter Crawford 432 E. Washington street medical.

Cloyce Robertson West Chester Carl Rotzinger Nela Young Route Four Herbert C. Stouse Brighton Raymond Baumert Keota Walter Crawford E. Washington Street

Chickens Produce More Eggs in First Year Than Second

Chickens lay about 20 percent more eggs during their first year of production than in their second year, according to agricultural observations. This indicates higher early output before declines in subsequent seasons.

High School and Junior College Squads at Work

Washington high school and junior college begin football practice as coaches Weber and White run sessions. HS group aims for 60 players, with 46 morning and 56 afternoon turnout. JC coach expects about 30 players, including 10-12 holdovers and many from last year. Equipment issue set for Wednesday.

Washington High School Bob Weber Norman, White Cardinals Weber Lincoln Field White

The Insurance Sting at McLaughton’s Jewelry

Langdon and clerk Philip Smart debate theft insurance while a customer loans a phony diamond to expose lax security. Owner McLaughton reveals the con by placing a fake stone on the desk and Langdon uses the moment to demand a raise after a successful test of the shop’s insurance.

Onathan Langdon McLaughton Philip Smart Langdon Philip Mr. Blake Jonathan Blake Buddy

Jellied Meat Loaf and Swedish Buffet Suggestions

Readable text outlines a jellied meat loaf recipe using leftover roast, gelatin, lemon, pimiento, and egg, with steps to unmold and chill. It also describes a Swedish themed buffet with Jellied Veal, Swedish meat balls, Norwegian Salad, brown baked beans, roe bread, desserts, and coffee, plus a meatball variation.

Washington Girls Defeat Olds 22 to 0 in Softball

Washington High School girl softball team routed Olds 22 to 0 at Cargill Field last night. Marie Blattner pitched for Washington, allowing three hits and fanning 12, while Washington totaled 12 hits and committed 17 Olds errors. Blattner also hit two home runs. Washington next hosts Morning Sun at 5 30 Wednesday, the only team to beat them this season.

Cargill Field Washington Olds Marie Blattner Washington Girls Morning Sun

Cargills Upset the American Pearls in Softball Clash

Cargills defeated the American Pearls 8 to 7 at Green Field yesterday evening in a softball league game. Cargills tallied seven runs to Pearls four, with each side committing four errors. Art Edmondson pitched for the Pearls with Knott and Buckwalter as catchers, while Dawson and Dayton formed Cargills batting unit. Tonight the Cubs face the Y team.

Cargills American Pearls Greenfield Pearls Art Edmondson Knott Buckwalter Dawson Dayton Cargill Battery Cubs

Baseball Tourney Opens at North English Labor Day Meet

North English hosts a four team Labor Day tournament with North English Tigers Amana Freezers Williamsburg and Montezuma. Opening game at 11 A M pairs Williamsburg and Montezuma. Semi finals at 1 P M match North English with the Freezers. Amana stars Dittmer Tedore Tunnell Kafer leave for football practice next week. The Freezers were state runners up at Adel recently.

North English Tigers Amana Freezers Williamsburg Montezuma North English Freezers Amana Stars Dittmer Tedore Tunnell Kafer Iowa Adel

Edison Pursues Patience and Perseverance in Inventions

Edison spent ten years and fifty thousand experiments to perfect an acid-storage battery. He conducted six thousand experiments mainly on vegetables for eight years while seeking a lamp filament. He warned invention is 98 percent perspiration and 2 percent inspiration.

Edison

Nitrogen Use Forecast for 1947 48 Fertilizer Demand

The Fertilizer Industry Advisory Committee estimates U S domestic consumption of nitrogen for fertilizer during 1947 48 will require between 800000 and 850000 tons. The forecast reflects demand levels for the coming year in agriculture and related sectors.

U. S Fertilizer Industry Advisory Committee

State Fair crowd swells as 4-H royal court named

Iowa fairgoers pack Des Moines grounds for a pleasant day as officials expect 68 000 plus attendees. 4-H queen Doris Johnson of Clarinda and king Bernard Larson of Otho win in a ballot selection by club members and will be crowned in a ceremony with Gov. Blue tonight.

Des Moines Iowa Doris Johnson Clarinda Bernard Larson Otho Robert D. Blue

Mrs Kenneth Patterson Hosts Wee Twelve Bridge Club

Mrs Kenneth Patterson entertained the Wee Twelve bridge club and guests Mrs Richard Ross Shirley Dunlap and Donna Sellers last evening. A seven o clock cooperative supper preceded bridge at two tables. Shirley Brown won high score and Miss Sellers was low.

Kenneth Patterson Wee Twelve Bridge Club Richard Ross Shirley Dunlap Donna Sellers Shirley Brown Miss Sellers

To Show Flags of United Nations (Continued)

A list of country associations and businesses docked to each nation in a display titled To Show Flags of United Nations, including Canada Panama Greece Haiti Norway Lebanon Holland Palestine Chile Bolivia Uruguay Ecuador Paraguay Netherlands Mexico Peru El Salvador Colombia Venezuela Philippines Syria Great Britain Honduras Free France Egypt Belgium Australia Nicaragua Liberia Turkey U.S.S.R. Yugoslavia Ethiopia Iran New Zealand.

Chnina J. C. Penney Co Greece Jemmon’s Jewelry Czechoslovakia Western Auto Association Haiti Rukgaber Hardware Poland Rothschilds Norway Klein Klothing Kompany Lebanon State Bank Holland North Side Cafe Palestine Washington Chile Sim’s Shoe Bolivia Wolf Floral Company Uruguay Skelgas Service Ecuador McLellan’s Paraguay Chamberlin Brothers Sport Shop Netherlands Washington Cleaners Mexico Scott's Furniture Free France Sieg Company Egypt Brown Shoe Fit Company Belgium Federal Savings & Loan Australia Grecian Jeweler Nicaragua Guther Studio Liberia T. R. Phillips Turkey Gamble Store U.S.S.R National Tea Mar

Australian man and sisters claim 30 acres of Manhattan

An Australian man and his six sisters allege they are heirs to a 30 acre claim on land now forming New York City. The 800 million dollar estate reportedly traces to a Welsh immigrant who moved to America in 1830 and gained control of the property. His will, missing for over a century, was found in a Welsh tomb. Thousands of relatives contest the fortune as the estate sits in chancery after the original owner died intestate.

Manhattan Island New York City America Wales

Social Calendar of Meetings and Events

Tuesday listings include Women's Missionary Society at U P church 7 30 p m Mrs John A Stewart co hostess Mrs J M Finney West Chester Pythian Sisters 8 p m at hall Carol Brewer Mission circle 8 p m at U P church rain location church W V F W Post and Auxiliary annual chicken fry 7 p m Sunset Park bring fried chicken dish to pass Catholic Daughters picnic supper 6 30 p m Sunset Park D A R log cabin open 2 5 pm Mrs Haive Wilson hostess Thursday Rural Woman's club afternoon D A R log cabin open early St James Circle 2 pm at St James church Mrs Frank Casey.

Women’s Missionary Society U. P. Church John A. Stewart J. M. Finney West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Carol Brewer Mission Circle Sikke Temple F. W. Post and Auxiliary Sunset Park Women of Country Club R. H. McCleery James Roach M. J. Cruise Bethel Missionary Society Catholic Daughters of America Rural Woman’s Club George Miller Haive Wilson St. James Circle St. James Frank, Casey

Woman killed in gas heater blast at Ida Grove home

Ida Grove Iowa Aug 26 Mrs John Siple 76 died here after a gas heater explosion in her home Sunday. The blast caused severe burns and shattered windows while she was alone. Surviving her is her husband.

Ida Grove Iowa John Siple

Wedding Ring Found Stuck in Meter In Waukesha

Police report a motorist discovered a discarded wedding ring inserted into a city parking meter in Waukesha Wisconsin. The ring appeared to give nine minutes of parking time according to authorities.

Waukesha Wis

Bilbo dies without will. administrator sought in Bilbo estate

Poplarville Mississippi August 26 The late Son Theodore G Bilbo died without leaving a will Chancellor Lester Clark of Hattiesburg will be asked to appoint an administrator to handle Bilbo s estate

Poplarville Miss Theodore G. Bilbo Lester Clark Hattiesburg Bilbo

Small Mighty Heat Lamp A 75-Watt Infrared Device

A 75 watt infrared lamp has been developed for specialized heating and drying in industry. Its rays are strong enough to light a cigarette held half an inch away. The device aims to improve efficiency in diverse manufacturing processes.

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David Groves Lyle Groves David Wolf’s Flower Shop M. L. Brown American Legion Legion Martin L. Whittaker Henry Bruty John F. Gebriel Johnnie Columbus Junction F. P Bruty Richard Brown Robert Scranton Mrs Omer Te Bockhorst Moline, Ill Lester Pronga Dubuque C. H. Wolfe George Zeck William McConaughy Steven MecConaughy Deryl Dodder Tommy Violet Lindner Loretta Brader Rock Island Harry Whittaker Carol Walker Mt. Pleasant Russell Helm E. M. McConaughy Colorado Lawrence Kozak Davenport Dick Paul Dick and Bob Dodder John Lloyd Lloyd Turnipseed Beenblossom Cee Fred L. Moore Willmar Minn Robert More Bobbie Patty Joan Penney Nita Law St. Paul, Minn Ted Brown Grant Walker Decatur Ind Rippert Auctioneering School the Evening Journal Iowa Mider, Shannon & Co E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Jce C. Cowden J. Shannon Max Marble Post United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Audit Bureau of Japan Pfc Bruce Marshall Corpus Christi Tex Owada George Bowman Henry Mr. McLaughton WIN Features Rapp’s Shoe Store South Side Square Mrs. K. Patterson United Nations Canada E. M. Bridges & Co Panama— B Peru R. L. Lytle, Grocer Colombia Helman Venezuela Spurgeon’s Philippines Chocolate Shop Syria Montgomery Ward's Great Britain Ledger Honduras T. H. Peters Hardware Yugoslavia Earl May Seed Store Ethiopia Fern Pastry Shop Iran Crone’s New Zealand Sorden Music Company Hlbo Coleman Tait Radio & Appliance
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