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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1946

Page

2

Local and visiting residents gather across Davenport area

Mr and Mrs Sterling White returned to Davenport after visiting here with Mrs Minnie Smith. Wayne Simer man and son Bill arrived from Downers Grove Ill to stay with Mrs W S Eldridge and Myrtle Limerman. Dick McCreery and Jim Herbert returned from Glacier Park Mont after two weeks away. Dr and Mrs Fred L Moore and family came back from Green Lake Minn plan two days with Fred Moore's parents and two days with friends in Burlington before returning to Cincinnati. Rooney Davis and wife attended a New York Life picnic for Ken Hunter celebrating 30 years with the company then visited Ringling Brothers circus before heading home. Funeral attendance in Washington for Mrs Lucy Means listed many Iowa and nearby residents.

Mrs. Sterling White Davenport Minnie Smith Wayne Simerman Bill Downers Grove Ill W. S. Eldridge Myrtle Limerman Fred L. Moore Green Lake Minn Fred Moore Burlington Cincinnati Ohio Rooney Davis Moline New York Life Insurance Company Ken Hunter Mr. Davis Charles Grayson Grayson Ringling Brothers Circus

Prairie Flower Notes From Prairie Flower Community

Mrs. Robert Roberts returns home after a visit with sister Mrs. John Griffith in Bremer Mo. Many relatives attended a post nuptial shower for Richard Lyle at U B Rittenhouse’s near Keota. News includes military discharge for Lyle, plans for a new home, and gifts. Also reports visitors and family news from West Chester Mt. Vernon Manchester Lincoln Enid and Washington Iowa, with announcements of a wedding in Tokyo and Iowa centennial preparations.

Prairie Flower Robert Roberts John Griffth Bremer Griffith Richard Thomas Chicago Washington Columbus Junction H. L. Huber U B. Rittenhouse Keota Richard Lyle Rittenhouse Troy Forinash Jerry West Chester Prairie Flower Corner West Coast Beucah Johnson Foriash Finke Ellis Finke Mt. Vernon Roy Finke George Miller Jr Stonita Kay Wayne Witthoft Clarence Miller Manchester Herry Witthoft Clarence Lich Lincoln Esther Adelle Rutherford Mell Peoats Tokyo Japan Smith Iowa Atlanta Georgia Watsons Henry Watson Ionid Okla Ira Rathmeil Old Home Place Rathmeil Hartman Pleasant Plains Watson Grace Hartman Isaac Hartman Roy Carter Rathmell Frank Soukup Will Henry Rathmell Wyatt Marbourg Martha Thrasher Enid Palmer

Painted Woodwork Waxing Care Guide

Waxing painted woodwork protects the surface from dirt and makes cleaning easier, extending the finish and sealing small imperfections for a smoother upkeep. The guide emphasizes choosing a suitable wax and applying it in thin, even layers to avoid buildup.

Lukavsky Couple Welcome Daughter at Local Hospital

At the hospital Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lukavsky route two welcomed a daughter born yesterday afternoon at 3 55 weighing nine pounds one half ounce. John Schmidt 106 N 15th st underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Delbert Lewis and daughter from Ainsworth route two were discharged this afternoon.

Edwin Lukavsky John Schmidt N. 15Th St Delbert Lewis Ainsworth Route Two

Recalls Old Story Of Three Families Living in Log Cabin

Mrs. H W Mineart writes from Sandy Hook recalling a centennial era tale of two families from Pennsylvania who built a log cabin near La Mansky farm in Jefferson County Iowa. The piece recalls neighbors sharing space during winter and children sleeping in lofts as snow blew in.

Sandy Hook Iowa Pennnsylvania Jefferson County Lamansky Charlotte Marjorie Borsdorf Madison Kan Cora Borsdorf Ernest Arnold Lather Donnie Guy Hawaii

Inherit Laying Qualities in Poultry Breeding Study

Department of Agriculture workers report that several egg traits are inherited including thick albumin content in fresh eggs egg weight early production of standard weight eggs shell strength and low incidence of blood spots.

Department of Agriculture

Plan New Building For Smithcrafts At the Junction

Columbus Junction Aug 26 Paul B. Smith founder of Smithcraft plans a modern 60 by 100 foot printing plant on east side of Second Street between Walnut and Oak. Smithcraft started 12 years ago, closed two years during naval service. current work spans five local buildings with more structures planned. Funeral for Harry Limbecker 78 of Wapello. Harold Owens in Salina Kansas serious heart ailment. marriage of David McKnight Willis in St Louis. birth of Michael Don Pence at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Mary Van Horn married M R Lintner in Stockton California. local officials seek Bible teacher for Columbus schools.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Paul B. Smith Smithcraft Second Street Walnut Oak Streets Smith Harry Limbecker Wapello Burlington Hospital Burlington Harold Owens Salina Kas Myrtle Owens Mec Knight - Willis C. G. McKnight United Presbyterian Church Columbus City David Marilyn Jean Willis Terre Haute Ind Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal St. Louis Logan Basie College of Chiropractic McKnight Donald Buser Conesville Stockton Birmingham Ala Vern Jack of Vinton M. H. Bowman Katie Bowman Lorrain L. Lukenbach Ohio Lukenbach Columbus Richmond Board of Education of Columbus

Lindenmeyer clan vacation notes and travels

Sk. M. Lindenmeyer vacationing in Juneau Alaska at the Gerald Taylors with family. Frederick Lindenmeyer to coach near Seattle while Esther Eindenmeyer will teach in Alaska. John Lindenmeyer and family summered in Alaska. he will coach in Thief River Falls Minnesota. Various relatives return to Detroit and New Jersey. polio case noted for Richard Ross. new title girl Deanna Kay chosen at the Lindenmeyer home.

Westchester Sk. M. Lindenmeyer Juneau Alaska Gerald Taylor Taylor Ruth Lindenmeyer Lindenmeyer Frederick Washington State Seattle Chicago Esther Eindenmeyer Washington John Lindenmeyer John U. S Iowa City Thief River Falls Minn Detroit Stanley Hill Bill Mich F. M. Lindenmeyer Harold Leet New Jersey Walter Leet Merle MacDowell Herald Richard Leet L. F. Statler Roberta Luers Madison Wis Deanna Kay Keith Statler Nancy Dick Ross Richard Ross Donald Ross Ames Will Ross William Reif Bennett Great Lakes Ill Wm Bennett Harold Griggs Betty Carol Dean Rock Island Kalamzoo Canada Booth O. D Booth Esther Denver Cole Leland Griggs Miss Booth Richard Worstell Great Falls Mont A. T. Augustine Edna Daniels Wauwatosa

Great Central Market Reach Across Midwest

Within a 500 mile radius of Chicago the region holds 36 percent of the nation's population 37 percent of wholesale outlets 38 percent of retail stores 39 percent of manufacturing concerns and 40 percent of farm output by dollar value. Six of the world's 150 largest banks are located there.

Chicago

Bridge Club Meets At Voorhees Home

Nine members of the Wee Twelve bridge club gathered at Mary Voorhees's home. Geraldine Bartow posted the high score with Gwendolyn Ramseyer taking low. The next meeting will be hosted by Sara Lu Miller at her uncle and aunt’s home.

Bridge Club Voorhees Wee Twelve Bridge Club Mary Voorhees Geraldine Bartow Gwendolyn Ramseyer Carl Voorhees Sara Lu Miller Robert Patterson

D A R District Meet Set for Mt Pleasant Iowa

D A R chapters in southeast Iowa plan a district meeting at the Presbyterian church in Mt Pleasant on Friday September 6. Registration opens at 9 45 AM with a 10 80 AM program luncheon and afternoon session. State regent Mrs Ink will speak on planned chapter work and a general discussion follows. Washington chapter members should reserve with Jessie B Stewart by September 3.

Daughters of the American Revolution Iowa Presbyterian Church Mt. Pleasant D.ar Ink Washington Jessie RB. Stewart

Cloyce Huston to Attend Peace Conference

Cloyce Huston formerly of Crawfordsville, now abroad, prepares to leave Norway for a peace conference. The organizer and destination are cited by Mary W. Packer. Huston’s residency shift is noted as part of the assignment.

Cloyce Huston Norway Mary W. Packer Crawfordsville Paris J. C. Huston

Birthday notices span several local families today

Observed birthdays include Lynn Adrian Neuhart and Donald Dean Snyder sons of local couples, fourth birthday of Tommy Lee Shafer, and other celebrants such as Foster Bickel and Janice Herr. Also noted are Martha Jean Shull and Maurine Stephens in their celebrations, and a report of Cleo Rodgers earning 4-H beef awards at Mt Pleasant.

Lynn Adrian Neuhart Harlan Neuhart Route One Donald Dean Snyder Howard Snyder Foster Bickel Hadley Waltman Brighton George W. Stewart Henry Dye Janice Herr Clay Bob Marble Richard Brinning Homer Brinning Martha Jean Shull Donald Shull Mr. Pleasant Maurine Stephens Eugene Stephens Ainsworth Laura Young Cleo Rodgers Olds Mt. Pleasant Murray Smylie Washington SS. G. Taylor

Gilbert Reunion at N. Woodford Home

The annual Gilbert reunion gathered 60 relatives at the Nelson Woodford home. President Ella Fish led a business session with singing and prayers, new officers were elected, and a program followed with readings and talks. Members planned to meet again at the same location next year.

Gilbert Nelson Woodford Ella Fish Vern van der Linden Ellis Gilbert San Antonio Texas Homer McClure San Diego Calif Grace Rice Grover Hill Ohio Earl Hough Lyman _ Fish Florence Woodford Sec Treas John Hough Ivan Niffenegger Dee Gilbert Hough Clark Reuben Gilbert Nick van der Linden Lyman Fish Rev. van der Linden Ira Hough God David and Phillip West Stephentown N. Y

Officers Elected At Christian Tabernacle Year Ahead

Mary Bower selected as young people's president with Bill Arnold as music leader and missionary. Dale Bower and Lois Rains take social roles while Ruth Chorpening supports outreach. Social marks 13th anniversary. 34 guests from Moline Gospel Temple attended. Farewell for Appy Mae Rigenhagen. plans to move to Idaho and Bible college in Los Angeles. Weiner roast at McKune farm.

Christian Tabernacle Mary Bower Young People Bill Arnold Dale Bower Lois Rains Ruth Chorpening Moline

Japan's feudal isolation ends and a shell forms

The passage notes Japan's 500 year arc of military feudalism with samurai and peasants, then describes European contact in the late 1500s, followed by expulsion and the 1615 purge that sealed Japan behind a long isolationist policy lasting about 250 years.

Japan Europe

Local Residents Named in Obituary Section

Bert, Larry and Beverly of Albia along with Mr. and Mrs. Dee Gilbert of Sovilla, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Latham of Rock Island, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hindhal, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Fish, Mrs. Ella Fish, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McElroy, Dennis and Linda of Muscatine, and Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Clark of Atalissa are listed as residents connected to the notice.

Bert Larry Beverly Albia Dee Gilbert Sovilla Raymond Latham Rock Island Harry Hindhal Lyman Fish Ella Fish Earl McElroy Dennis and Linda Muscatine L.S. Clark Atalissa

Measure Soap For Dishes With Two Tablespoons

Measure your soap flakes or powder when you wash dishes to avoid waste. Two tablespoonfuls in a pan of hot water will usually produce plenty of suds for one load of dishes.

Local residents receive medical care and family visits

Jay Crull was taken to Hershey hospital in Muscatine for treatment of a heart ailment. Mrs. Stanley Hubrey of Council Bluffs is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Lambert.

Ing Jay Crull Hershey Hospital Muscatine Stanley Hubrey Council Bluffs C. BE. Lambert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wolf’s Flower Dick MccCreery Jim Herbert Glacier Park Lucy Means Roy Means Eldora Lee Thompson Cantril Charles Thompson Dearl Harbison Robert Reece Jess Langford Wadena Homer Walters Waterloo Robert Langford la Porte City Earl Marshal Riverside The Don Cossack Choir Rome Philadelphia Orchestra Eugene Ormandy Dvorak Symphony No. 5 Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Jose Sturbe Lily Pons Andre Kostelantz Orchestra Sorden Music Co East Side Square H. W. Mineart Raymond Mineart West Roman Gevock Harold Mineart Gevock Smithcrafts R. C. Ferguson Great Central Market D.A.R Tommy Lee Shafer Mrs. Ward Shafer N. Woodford Rothschild’'S
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