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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1946

Page

2

Washington high school football Demons field large squad for promising season

More than 50 players, including eleven returning letter men, join coaches Bert Seidler and Gus Alsip in Lincoln practice as Washington aims for nine games starting September 13 with Keokuk at Case Field. Star passer Wayne Marshall may not return, but Leland Schmitt and Bill Kelsey expected to lead the attack. The roster features heavy linemen and a mix of experienced backs and new hopefuls, with a schedule set for Friday night games except Ottumwa on Thursday and Armistice Day at Mt. Pleasant in the afternoon.

Bert Seidler Gus Alsip Washington High School Lincoln Demons Keokuk Case Field Wayne Marshall Army Seidler Leland Schmitt Bill Kelsey Marshall Warren Stewart Dick Paul Bob Anderson Lloyd Turnipseed Keith Williams Ray Carter Dick Dare Grant Walker Juane Redlinger Stewart Dare Anderson Turnipseed Williams Carter Kelsey Jim Logan Leo Olsen Jerry Denison Sam Young Ken Hines Paul Beenblossom Big Bob Noonan Bob Jack Zook Bob Kleese Olsen Bob Dodder Hines Young Denison Tom Murphy Duane Earls Don Thornton Ottumwa Muscatine Fairfield Bloomfield Ft. Madison New London Mt. Pleasant Mr. Pleasant

Local Social Notes From Mayo General Hospital Scene

Lt. Keith Helm of Mayo General Hospital Galesburg Illinois spent today with his wife at the Ivan Norton home. Mrs. Helm assists care for her sister Mrs. Ivan Norton a patient in the local hospital showing improvement. Mrs. Hoyt Lutes of Fairfield and Pauline Lutes of Packwood visit friends and shared lunch with Mrs. Dan Prindley. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baker of Glendale California plan to visit Marcus Iowa before returning home. The Bakers and Eli Jacksons were guests Monday evening and knew neighbors 32 years ago. Mrs. Edith Munroe left for Keota after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schulty since Friday.

Keith Helm Mayo General Hospital Galesburg Ivan Norton Helm Hoyt Lutes Fairfield Pauline Lutes Packwood Dan Prindley Henry Baker Glendale Calif Marcus Iowa Bakers Eli Jackson Jacksons Edith Munroe Keota Charles Schulty

F B I hunts man linked to Rendezvous With Annie

Shopping in Washington Betty Gowey of Brighton. Dinner and overnight guests last evening were Mrs. James Buck and family, and Mr. and Mrs. John Plasken. They left this morning for a business trip to Cedar Rapids before returning to Chicago.

James Buck John Plasken Cedar Rapids Chicago

Two Local Births and Hospital Admissions

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Mart Polten of Srighton are parents of a son born at 3 24 yesterday afternoon weighing eight pounds two and a half ounces. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Don Norton of Ainsworth at 5 21 yesterday afternoon. Earl Haifley 735 S Ave C was admitted last evening as a medical patient. Mrs George T Koehler and daughter of Ainsworth route two were dismissed today.

Mart Polten Srighton Don Norton Ainsworth Earl Haifley S. Ave. C George T. Koehler

Washington shoppers join Ringling Brothers crowd

A large group from Washington visited Iowa City to attend the Ringling Brothers Circus. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Horak, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jurging and son Dennis, and other local residents. Several Washington residents were seen in Des Moines and Burlington for family visits and events.

Washington Iowa City Ringling Brothers Circus Paul Horak R. A. Jurging Dennis Frank Casey Granville Humble Pearl Gardner Marion Ferguson Harry Ferguson R. A. Mathers Terry Rodney Arnold

Round Grove Social Report From Aug 25

Ralph Hixson traveled to Ottumwa on business last Thursday. A Friday storm caused a twelve hour power outage and damaged some fields. The Merle Colton home hosted Dwight Morey and three sons with other guests from Winfield attending the Cook reunion at Lone Tree park. The Skubal and Mathers families plus Arnet Mathers and Terry shared a picnic.

John Skubal Round Grove Ralph Hixson Ottumwa Dwight Morey Merle Winfield Lee Nicholson Donald Nicholson Arnold Nicholson Lone Tree Park Johnny Joe Arnet Mathers Terry M. L

Social visits and a new car note

Ferguson visited at the Iowa City park on Sunday. Mrs. Lilly Zachs, Helen and George were Sunday visitors at the Dean Zahhs. Melly Steele visited Arnold Nicholson’s home. Judy Skubal returned from Washington. August Zieglowsky bought a new car. Mr. and Mrs. John Skubal and children visited Arnold Nicholson Thursday evening.

Shape of animal pupils under varying light

The text lists how different animals pupils appear: cat shows a vertical slit in bright light and circular in dim light. a horse has a horizontal slit. a whale has a kidney-shaped pupil. the king penguin’s pupil is a perfect square when fully contracted, a hexagon when half dilated, and a circle when fully dilated.

Mold Growth Stifled by Airing and Dryness Tips

To stop mold growth, keep the house well aired and dry. Heat from an electric lamp may dry closet air enough to protect stored goods. Calcium chloride absorbs moisture in a closet but must be renewed when it turns to liquid.

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