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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1945

Page

2

Demon Squad Faces Illness in Iowa City Showdown

Washington high school basketball, hit by flu outbreaks, plans to play Iowa City tonight with a weakened first unit. Stars Jack Pauls and Bill Kelsey likely to start but limited, while Jim Holbert and Bill White may enter. A junior-heavy lineup could include Bob Noonan at center. Two games are on the card with a 6:50 p.m. opener and an 8:15 p.m. main event. Fairfield Beats Sigourney in season opener 29 to 19 as Sigourney struggles compared to last week.

Washington Iowa City Jack Pauls Bill Kelsey Wayne Pratt A. H. Seidler Sigourney Pauls Joe Sweet Wayne Marshall Kelsey Dick Vacha Bob Noonan Jim Holbert Leland Schmitt Bill White Fairfield Fairfield High School

Water bills due with December discount offer

City residents may pay water bills at the City Clerk's office with a 10 percent discount if paid on or before December 10. The notice lists the office location and dates for the bargain, urging prompt payment.

Hospital Discharges and Admits List From Area

Dismissals include Frank Henderson of Ainsworth Mrs Edwin Richards of Columbus Junction Mrs Lloyd Scott 1039 South Iowa and daughter Christie Lee Admitted yesterday afternoon as medical patient Lloyd Lowry of Brighton and Ervin Hoberman of Keota as surgical patient A tonsillectomy performed for Mrs John Hulme of Wayland

Frank Henderson Ainsworth Edwin Richards Columbus Junction Lloyd Scott South Iowa Christie Lee Lloyd Lowry Brighton Ervin Hoberman Keota John Hulme Waydand

Schroeder Family Joins Lake Klopfenstein Visit

North Oregon December records note Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schroeder and Patricia of Washington visiting Lake Klopfenstein on Sunday. L. G. club gathered Friday evening at the Hazens for a pot luck supper.

C. A. Thompson North Oregon Walter Schroeder Patricia Washington Lake Klopfenstein L. G. Club Duane Hazen Kenny Sykes Service H. J. Halamka Hotel Washington S. State ST Chicago Ill

Slicing Boiled Tongue Reveals Wire Piece

Round Grove notes report a one inch wire fragment found while slicing boiled tongue. The item caused no harm. Local updates include visits to Washington Kalona Riverside and Lone Tree, plus weather and school news with multiple social gatherings and family events.

Literature Group Meets at Lemmon Home for Green Dolphin Street Review

Seventeen members and one guest attended the Literature section meeting hosted by Mrs. J. B. Lemmon yesterday afternoon. Mrs. C. Harry Davis delivered a memory-based review of Green Dolphin Street noting vivid descriptions and a beautiful setting. A Christmas Y W fund of about 1.25 was collected. next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. W. B. Dupuis with Mrs. Frank Crone reviewing Daska a Russian story by Almedinge.

T. E. White J. B. Lemmon Green Dolphin Street Goudge C. Harry Davis Y. W W. B. Dupuis Frank Crone Almedinge

Junior Fortnightly Welcomes New Members

The December meeting of Jun or Fortnightly department was held with 14 members and leader Edith Finke presiding. New members Vernetta Trier Virginia McLaughlin Geraldine Crone and Virginia Chamberlain were welcomed followed by a Christmas gift exchange and refreshments hosted by Miss Waggoner Martha Horak and Louise Wasson. Next meeting January 7 will be with Eleanor Tucker.

Junor Anna Waggoner Edith Finke Vernetta Trier Virginia McLaughlin Geraldine Crone Virginia Chamberlain Department Miss Waggoner Martha Horak Louise Wasson Eleanor Tucker

Birthday Festivities Amid Turkey Dinner At Local Coop

Birthdays were celebrated also. Forty three enjoyed the cooperative turkey dinner and a very enjoyable afternoon. Mrs. Leonard Ornduff and children of Burlington spent the weekend at the Kenneth Ornduff. The Frank Henderson sale was held Thursday and due to bad roads the crowd was small but most things sold well. Mr. Henderson is still in the Washington county hospital but we are glad to report he is doing nicely and hopes to be home soon. The Hendersons plan to move to Ainsworth very soon. We will miss them but glad they won't be far away.

Leonard Ornduff Burlington Kenneth Ornduff Frank Henderson Henderson Washington County Hospital Ainsworth

Jim Stockover of Chicago Visits With Embree Family

Jim Stockover of Chicago, who has been visiting Will Embree and family, returned to Chicago Sunday evening. The Mor rison and Embree households hosted visitors including Robert Stephen and his daughters, and Gene Morrison recently returned from Belgium. The So und Sew club will meet December 13, and family moves involve the Plum mer farm and Wellman areas. Morton and Orin Carr return from army service.

J. B. Moore Dayton Grove Jim Stockover Chicago Will Embree Robert Stephen Mary Martha Barbara J. D. Morrison Wellman Gene Morrison Belgium Argo Sound Sew Club Dee Bob Mayer Embree Butterbaugh Plummer Farm Dayconville Hartzler

Fuel shipments move 1.65 billion gallons to Europe 1944

Ships magazine notes 1,645,145,840 gallons of gasoline and oil moved to Europe between D-Day and V-E Day. The amount would fuel every 1941 automobile, truck, tractor, and bus from New York to Chicago. Ships performed this vast logistical feat.

New York Chicago Europe Ships Magazine Ships

Christmas Gift Exchanges Fill Week's Social Calendar

Calendar list of club events from Pythian Sisters to Rainbow Girls with Christmas gift exchanges, dinners, and guest nights. Many meetings note postponed dates and list hostesses, locations, and times across multiple clubs including D.A.R. and Public Affairs departments.

U and I Club B. G. Holt St. James Church Dibase K.C Ainsworth O.F.S Leslie Gates Phil Weldin Valley Ladies Aid Society Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Colossians Lexington Circle James Patterson Sunshine Community Club wMrs Don Simmering Merry Makers Club Harmony Club James Brooks

Rainbow Girls Plan Benefit Card Party and Dance

Margaret McCall presided over the Rainbow Girls meeting with 21 members and mother advisor Mrs. Fred Bey. Plans were set for a benefit card party at the temple and a Christmas night dance at Rendez vous, plus notes on a Mt Pleasant instructional school and initiation by Raintow Girls.

Margaret McCall Order of Rainbow Girls Fred Bey Miss McCall Glen Hauk Mt. [Pleasant Raintow Alice Walker Jane Pauls Beverly Brown Order At the Temple Rendezvous

Sunset Circle Meeting Hosts Spangler Leads Holiday Plans

The Sunset Circle club met with president Mrs. Imo Jean Spangler presiding. Eight members attended with one guest and three children. A card and flower committee was named and calendars for the year were prepared. December meeting with Gladys Thomas on December 21 features a Christmas exchange.

Sunset Circle Club Imo Jean Spangler Gladys Thomas

Birthday notices and anniversaries from Crawfordsville to Keota

Four year old Robert Davis of Crawfordsville celebrates his birthday. Twins Raymond LeRoy and Rita Johnston of Salem Iowa turn four. Arthur Griffith and Meredith Chance mark anniversaries. Birthday greetings go to several locals including Frankie Miller Carol Walker Betty Martin and Shirley Kimmel. Ends with reference to an endowment fund.

Raymond Leroy Rita Francine Johnston Mrs. Richard Johnston Salem Iowa

Bailey Couple Mark Sixty Years of Marriage

Mr and Mrs William Bailey celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a noonday cooperative dinner at their home. A turkey and chicken meal was served and the green and white anniversary cake cut by their great grandchild Joyce Smith. Absentees included a daughter Mrs Jake Sommers and son Frank Bailey due to bad roads. Attending relatives included Mr and Mrs Wilfred Smith Myral Smith Joyce Mr and Mrs Harold White Delbert Bailey and Maude Walton.

William Bailey Bailey Joyce Smith Jake Sommers Frank Bailey Wilfred Smith Myral Smith Joyce Harold White Delbert Bailey Maude Walton

Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting Schedule

The Presbyterian congregation announces a morning prayer gathering at 9 30 Wednesday at the church. Participants are invited to join for quiet reflection and fellowship.

Presbyterian

Music Department Meeting Led by Mrs B White

Fortnightly club Music Department held its December gathering with 18 members and five guests. Mrs B White announced the choral group will sing at the January general meeting. Helen Harvey, program chairman, outlined the program and Mrs George Kerr read “Cherished and Shared of Old.”

Boyd White Music Department Ralph Young Glen Duncan George Jxerr C. H. Woods Herbert Osiieup George Kerr George Masson

Mrs Lester Luckenbill Performs Piano and Cello Duet

After a Christmas carol sing by Mrs Luckenbill, listeners enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs W1 and Bernice Quintus.

Lester Luckenbill Bernice Quintus

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