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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1945

Page

2

Havre Locals Holiday Update from Community Notes

Local column reports on residents visiting relatives in Iowa City and Camp Grant Illinois. Families sharing Sunday dinners include Wittmers Freyensburg Zieglowsky Westen and Smith households. Donald Wittmer returns home after honorable army discharge from Camp Grant.

Lewis Hering Havre S. C. Wittmer John Martin Iowa City Pfe Samuel Wittmer William Freyenburger John Zieglowsky Allce Eichelburger Evert Westen Larry Mary Jo Martin Westen Milton Smith Evelyn Neff Ruth Norma Smith Norma Donald Wh Camp Grant Illinois

Washington High Realities at Mount Pleasant Opener

Washington coach A J Seidler faced uncertainty as star guards Wayne Marshall and Jack Pauls may miss the Little Six opener at Mt. Pleasant due to influenza. If they suit up, they may not be at full strength. Wayne Pratt and Kel sey expected to play while Mt. Pleasant fielded a largely healthy lineup after recent flu outbreaks. Mt. Pleasant beat Winfield 86 to 25 Tuesday with most regulars in that game.

A. Jl. Seidler Washington High School Mt. Pleasant Wayne Marshall Jack Pauls Wayne Pratt Iowa City Kelsey Washington Winfield Panther

Mrs Lisle Hering and party visit Rose Nebergall

Sunday morning Mrs Lisle Hering Judith Ann and Mrs Lewis Hering and Juanita spent Monday evening with Mrs Rose Nebergall while the men attended a business meeting at the Shiloh schoolhouse.

Lisle Hering Judith Ann Lewis Hering Juanita Rose Nebergall Shiloh

From First Rates to Fourth Rates in Naval Storytelling

In sailing ship history, first rates carried 100 guns, second rates 90 or more, third rates about 74, and fourth rates around 56. Though these ships vanished, the terms linger in language, preserving the old classifications and their nautical meanings.

Pleasant Plain Man Dies This Morning

Nathon Jones, a farmer from near Pleasant Plain, died at 7 30 this morning after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are handled by F A Hoskins funeral home in Brighton and were undecided. Born March 13 1869 in Penn township he married Etta Wikoff on Oct 18 1892. He leaves a wife several sisters and a brother with one daughter deceased.

Brighton Nathan Jones Pleasant Plain F. A. Hoskins Penn Township Bartholomew Abigail Jones Etta Wikoff Viola Harkin Osceola Eva O'Neill Pacific Junction Town Rachael Fowler Alma Nebr Mae Chapman Berkeley Calif Alonzo Jones McKune Kan

Wheeler Funeral At Columbus Junct

Mrs Ed Wheeler 2 formerly Lutie Rippey of Columbus Junction died last evening at Woodard Iowa after a fall that fractured a hip The body was taken to the Richie funeral home for a Sunday service and burial at Columbus City cemetery Miss Rippey born December 8 1885 in Letts was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs N M Rippey Her husband died years ago She leaves a daughter Ruth Berkley Morning Sun a son Trellis Davenport a grandson two sisters Mrs Ruby King Cambridge ill Mrs Mable Abbott Conesville and Martha Rippey Muscatine two brothers Robert Rippey Aurora Iowa

Columbus Junction Ed Wheeler Lutie Rippey Woodard Iowa Richie Funeral Home Columbus City Cemetery Miss Rippey Letts N. M. Rippey Ruth Berkley Morning Sun Trellis Davenport Ruby King Cambridge Ill Mable Abbott Conesville Martha Rippey Muscatine Robert Rippey Aurora, Til

Hitler Plans to Seize Gibraltar in War Preparations

Evidence from the Nuremberg war crimes trial reveals a November 12 1940 directive from Adolf Hitler ordering high command to prepare for imminent war actions including Germanys aim to seize Gibraltar and close the straits to prevent British footholds in the western Mediterranean and Iberian peninsula.

Mernberg Germany Adolf Hitler Gibraltar Spain Hitler H. Phillimore Supreme Headquarters France Balkans Portugal Iberian Peninsula Felix Mediterranean Atlantic

Business startups face high failure rates in early years

Analysis shows about one third of new ventures fail in year one, around 14 to 15 percent in year two, and nearly 70 percent vanish by the end of five years, highlighting persistent risks for founders and investors.

Hospital admissions and discharges include Baker and Carey family

Admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient was Mrs. Lou R. Baker of 409 East Second Street. Mrs. John Carey and her daughter of 444 South Seventh Avenue were discharged this afternoon.

Lou R. Baker East Second Street John Carey South Seventh Avenue

Rotary Speaker Prominent Iowa Wesleyan Leader Speaks

The Washington Rotary will hear Dr. Stanley B. Niles president of Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant address at the noon luncheon on Monday December 10. He is in wide demand as a lecturer and will discuss The Art of Growing Up.

Washington Stanley B. Niles Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Niles

City water bills due with 10 percent early payment discount

Local notice states water bills are payable at the City Clerk's office with a 10 percent discount if paid on or before December 10. The City Clerk is the contact for payments and discounts.

Kauffmans Host Goose Dinner Family Gathering

Pleasant Hill December reports Mr and Mrs Wilmer Kauffman hosted a goose dinner with relatives and friends present including Milo Steele Ray Steele Betty and several Nicholson and Steele family members. Afternoon callers included Leonard Beauregard and family.elry

Clyde Lambert Pleasant Hill Wilmer Kauffman Roy Kephart Vetor Meuller L. A. Foss Mae McClure Ray Rathmel Bencit Sines William Baker Waterloo Lacy Sines Charles McKay

Social Calendar Notes for Community Groups

Notices list events from Friday to Friday including church meetings, cooperative dinners and luncheons, fundraisers, and club gatherings. Highlights include Temple Rebekah lodge, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, Democrat luncheon with speakers, Bible and literature programs, English River Homemakers lesson, Damascus Shrine meeting change, and PTAs with Christmas gift exchanges.

Ohatehurch IA Ve Iue C.F. Hall Folies New Haven Temple Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows and Rebekahs English River Homemakers Win. Spenner Wolman’s Missionary Society U.P. Church cMrs FE. M. McConaughy Helen Fulton American Home Dept Mra. KE E. W. Smitsman Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Noble Grand Circle Fred Bourgeois Ann Judson Baptist Church T. J. Pease The Christian Center Kansas City

Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Local Families

The text lists numerous families sharing Thanksgiving and Sunday meals across Crawfordsville and nearby towns. Notable names include Frank McKay, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kephart, Mrs. Jennie Lauderman and her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Lauderman, Mr. and Mrs. John Ganon, the Rathmel family, H. L. Witting, Clyde Lambert, Maxine, the Bennetts, the Craynes, the Sigafoose, the Chalupa family, Arlene Lambert, and the Gamons, with visits in Saint Paul Minnesota and Washington noted.

Frank McKay Fred Kephart Jennie Lauderman Leslie Beenblossom Wilmer Lauderman John Ganon W. R. Gannon L. A. Foss Donald Ray Rathmel Crawfordsville Charles Cannon H. L. Witting Clyde Lambert Maxine Sam Lambert Washington Howard Benn Frank Scranton Stanley Ed Mayhew Bil Crayne Grace Sigafoose Howard Caldwell Ed Chalupa Eugene Chalupa Arlene Lambert Saint Paul Minn John Gamon Frank Henderson Roy Kephart Homer Kepharts

Child Study's Dinner With Mrs Carson Fortnightly Club

The Child Study department of the Fortnightly club met at Mrs Thomas Carson's home for a combined November and December session. A cooperative dinner followed with 33 members attending and readings, music, and a one act play presented by club members. Gifts for the YWCA Christmas party were collected and plans made for shoe exchange and Russian library book drive. The group voted to remove the 40 member limit and to hold their next meeting with Mrs Phil Antonoff.

Child Study Department Thomas Carson E. G. Hamm Boyd White Robert Choate Carl Barton O’cloeck Raymond Crone Herbert Osiieup

Crossett Home Hosts Surprise Birthday and Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carl Crossett entertained friends at their Crossett home as a surprise for Mrs Rodney Arnold who celebrated a birthday yesterday and Mr and Mrs Fred Burger observed a wedding anniversary. Guests included Don Burger and Rodney Arnold.

Carl Crossett Rodney Arnold Fred Burger Don Burger

Pinochle Party At Temple Sponsored By O E S

The Order of E saluted a pinochle party at the Masonic temple yesterday afternoon with five tables in play. Mrs. Will Jemmings won high score while Mrs. Ralph Minick took low. Hostess committee Mrs. A W Yard and Mrs. Della Miller served refreshments. The next pinochle party is set for December 20 at one o clock with a cooperative luncheon in the temple dining room.

Order of Hateem Star Masonic Temple Will Jemmings Ralph Minick A. W. Yard Della Miller Temple Dining Room

Country Churches Valley Sunday Services and Christmas Practice

Sunday school starts at 10 30 a m with morning worship at 11 30 a m The sermon titled Jesus Judge or Savior is planned The Christmas program practice is Friday December 14 at 4 p m Pastor Milo J Phillipi urges attendance in search of conviction and moral power.

Jesus

Illness and family visits noted for Martha Gamon

The record lists Martha Gamon ill in recent days and mentions her weekend visits with grandparents Mr and Mrs W R Gam and others. It also notes Thanksgiving dinner at the Clyde Cannon home and meals at William Wasson and Glen Beenblos homes with several named families.

Clyde Lambert Maxine William Wasson Howard Witting Charles Cannon Glen Pratt Glen Beenblossoms

Lesson for December 9 Scriptural Selections

A bulletin outlines the December 9 lesson subjects and scripture texts chosen by the International Council of Religious Education and used with permission. The notice lists guidance for teachers and participants, reinforcing copyright compliance and study aims.

Internationa Council of Religious Education

The Christian's Place in the Life of the Nation Temperance Lesson

A temperance Sunday sermon urges Christians to influence national life by living as salt and light, loving enemies, and honoring authorities. It argues for Christian stewardship against liquor and vice, calling for renewed brotherhood among believers and dedicated civic citizenship.

Matt Christ

Amazon rubber tappers face numerous forest hazards

Poisonous snakes toads spiders centipedes and many insects threaten rubber tappers working in the Amazonian forests, presenting recurring dangers as they collect latex and travel paths.

Amazon

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