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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1945

Page

2

Local News Highlights from Green City Area

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Moore on their 34th wedding anniversary. Frances Porter and Charles L. Belles of Norfolk arrive for a ten day visit with Edgar and Mrs. Porter. Rainbow benefit card party set for Thursday at 8 p.m. at Masonic temple. Mrs. John Custer recovering from flu. W. O. Henry Carris and family visiting, with discharge plans in New York. Xmas bazaar and food sale planned. Sorrells visit Decatur for birthday reunion. Used ears sought by Stewart and Crone. Mrs. Hubert Evans to return home soon after overseas service. Lt. Roy Fields and wife return from Grand Rapids. terminal leave to January.

N. Sorrell Decatur Hubert Sorrell Green City Hubert Evans Cpl. Evans Roy Fields Cen O.E.S Masonic Temple Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Less Lester Leeper John Young P.T.A J. P.eo Henry Bailey Thomas Carson Y. W C.C.C West Chester Meth Roy Gardner ST. #. Coffey Friendly Circle Club Isaac Kleese Secret Sister ILE. Club Floyd Olds Rainbow Girls P.m

Gladiolus Eases Summer Flower Cutting

A garden tip notes gladiolus as a top summer cut flower. Cut spikes when the first bloom opens and change water daily to keep color and length. Use a sharp knife to trim stems and enjoy several days of fresh display.

Demon's Defense Fails in 72 38 Iowa City Loss

Washington high school basketball suffered a 72 to 38 defeat at Iowa City last night. Freeman scored 32 for Iowa City as Washington blamed influenza and roster illnesses for weak defense and slow offense. Wayne Pratt sat out while Jack Pauls and Bill Kelsey faced limited minutes.

Washington High School Iowa City High Iowa City Freeman Demons Jack Pauls Bill Kelsey Wayne Pratt Washington Bob Noonan Kelsey Wayne Marshall Krall van Dusen Sangster Dean Smith Cannon Carson Crone Olson Pauls Sweet Noonan Vacha Maranel Kelsey Holbert Mallnal

West Chester Tops Riverside In Season Opener

West Chester high school defeated Riverside 34 to 22 to start the season. DeLong led West Chester with 14 points while Latta scored 8 for Riverside as West Chester used 15 players in the final period. The team heads into the KeWash league schedule next Friday versus Richland.

West Chester West Chester High School Riverside High School Chester Keith Stewart Gerald de- Long Duane Latta Riverside Richland

Hospital births and admissions noted in Journal

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Donald Lins are parents of a son not a daughter as printed. Mr and Mrs Norbert Hammes route one are parents of a daughter born at 1 56 yesterday afternoon. Mrs William Pickard of Brighton and Gloria Keyser of route four were admitted yesterday as medical patients. Mrs David Genxinger and son route four were discharged yesterday afternoon.

Donald Lins Norbert Hammes Route One William Pickard Brighton Gloria Keyser Route Four David Genxinger

Crawfordsville Honor Roll List and Local Events

Pupils on the Crawfordsville high school honor roll for the second six weeks include seniors Joyce Gault Elsie Resel ley Wanda Huston and freshmen Lucile Gault Barbara Rathmell and Nanetilee Anderson Ruth Davis. Eighth graders Marilyn Horst and others make the honor roll. Local news notes visiting relatives, school declamatory plans, a Christmas cantata, a beauty stop assist, military promotion in Japan, Eastern Star lunch and Methodist bazaar, and evangelism visitation work by local pastors.

Mary W. Packer Crawfordsville Joyce Gault Elsie Reselley Wanda Huston Lucile Gault Barbara Rathmell Marilyn Horst Nanetilee Anderson Ruth Davis Howard Beenblossom Charles Los Angeles Calif Marie Welch Ann Sommer Virgil Hering Japan Eva Blankenhorn Ada Spencer Betty Hami Pauline Davis Charles Jenkins Blumauier Robert Hamil Urlington H. F. Ball

New Cotton Firehose Promises Water Holding Power

A new water holding cotton free hose fabric has been developed. The material could find use as tent cloth tarpaulin and outer rain resistant clothing benefiting outdoor and industrial applications.

Hendersons Move To Moore Property In Answorth

Frank and Mrs Henderson moved into the Jessie Moore property after a Saturday move. Frank, recently released from Washington Courty Hospital, is expected home early next week. Several local residents visited or accompanied relatives in the days around the move and other social visits are noted including the Norris and McCaleb families.

Harvey Goslins Fitzgerald United Presbyterian Church 8.L. Norris Warren Iowa City Lee Norris

Army dietitians find candy bars make up forty percent of meals outside mess

An army study by dietitians shows that 40 percent of food eaten outside army mess is candy bars. The report highlights snacking habits among soldiers and calls for healthier alternatives in off duty meals.

Army Dietitians

Boil Potatoes In Skin To Maximize Value

Boil potatoes with skins on to preserve food value. Potatoes offer starch vitamin C iron and other minerals and B vitamins at a low cost for nutrition.

Social Calendar Reminders and Club Meetings Noted

Notices list postponed meetings and upcoming events for groups like Linger Longer, Grace Hill Ladies Aid, Merry Makers, Pilotburg Ladies Aid, P.T.A., Rainbow Girls, and Rebekah lodge. Activities include guest nights at the YWCA, church events, fundraisers, Christmas plans, and cooperative dinners with varied times and hosts across local venues.

Y.W Ainsworth Charter O Valley Ladies Aid Society Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Colossians Merry Makers Club

West Chester Knights of Pythias to honor football squad

The Knights of Pythias West Chester will host their annual dinner for the football squad and parents at the school gym on Wednesday December 5 at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend to honor the victorious team. Sam Statler C C 24513. Property damage from motor vehicle accidents in 1944 totaled 550000000 dollars per National Safety Council estimates.

West Chester Knights of Pythias National Safety Council

Radiator Painting Advice from Heating Experts

Heating experts recommend flat white paint for radiators to maximize radiant heat output and efficiency. The advice suggests flat white finish yields the greatest amount of radiation compared to other paints.

Local Names and Notes From Community List

A jumble of names appears, including Marjorie Kerr and Mary Christine Stevens among many others, followed by a brief line about a good supply of boxed chocolates and an invitation to stop in. The readable fragments suggest a community or social notice with personal names and a small marketing aside.

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Ed Sorrell Missouri Sarah Peters Wolf’s Flower Shop Frances Porter Charlies L. Belles Norfolk, Va Edgar Porter John Custer G. EF. Frey Cy Bush Washington St Henry Carris Byterian Church Stewart & Crone Gladiolus C. V. Crull Bert State Theater Call 605 Demon Gaiaie Washington Wloour Wilson Swettrieh Sneok Dodder Breliey White Zook Benmett Young Wiley Henri Bonnet Chicago Montgomery Ward Ebisht Hendersons Moore Ruth Norris Ludwig Simon Simon Washington Public Library New Haven Emma C. Anderson R. H Temple Be Paul's Women's Guild Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Cld Rebekahs Ways and Means Cara Nome Cologne Hawick Audrey Stout Judy Friedmund Ss. O Judy Priedmund Josephine Oldfield Joycee Logan Donna Jean Peters Nancy Griffith Toni Jean Wittmer Frances Ann McConnell Jeanette Choate Leanne Kay Evans Becky Belle Norman Cheryl Cook Karen Lee Engle Janice and Joyce Statler Cara Nome Dunhill Wrisley Bath Kaywoodie Pipes Meeker Penman Holy Bible Wrisley Orloff Airtire Sutton Pink Clover Wrisley Saddle Club Paris Bath Soap Zoos Cologne Sybil Bagge Janet TeBoekhorst Fay and Kay Sobaski Kathryn Beard Susan Rae Daering Cornelia Keyser Maryann Ledger Karen Ray Lance Dudith Lee Beenblossom Ronald Armstrong Patti Gilmereatty Ann Coakles Kita Kay Augustine Virginia Crossett Evelyn McCutchen Jo Ann Fulton Carol Walker Karen Davidson Karen Messer Patty Alice Sheetz Carla Mae Benell Sirona Messenger Judy Dawson Garcia MekKune Linda Lee Sandra Daly Janice Booth Joyce Ann Graf Fern and Judy Christner Carol Leet Carol Ann Weaver Darlene Snyder Virginia Zieglowsky Virginia Mae Campbell Linda and Cynda White Jean Face Barbara Brinton Joyce Stout Panet Shada Jean Ann Ramsey Diana Marie Sehulty Susan Owen Sandra Dawson Alice Kay Scranton Connie Skyball Judy Salladay Connie Lee Meek Marjorie Lowash Patty Richardson Darlene Custer Shirley Ann Knight Cecelia Klopfenstein Even Knotterus Maxine Eagle Bonnie Lee Kelley Dorothy Wulf Esther Moore Ronald Pugene Shull Virginia Beinning Cheryl Menpel Marjorie Kerr Mary Christine Stevens Linda Meitdanstry Carolyn Kallous Jenees Ann Godwin Zilpha Woods Donna St. Si. ST. Es Lidvil Fritz Jayne Mayer Marlene Fritz Donna Mandt Deidre Kay Viller Patricia Ann Nelson Betty Lon Messenger Marilou Wiarston Barbara Hart Patty Sorrell Margaret Messenger Janet Miller Patricia Peed Mildred Bower Jo Ann Jaeger Sharon Ann Lowry Muiry Elizabeth Young Pioneer Drug Store Ellen Kay Lemmon
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