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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1945

Page

2

Walker reenlists after Fort Benning furlough

Urban M. Walker para trooper arrived home on a re enlistment furlough from Fort Benning Georgia He left Fort Benning November 24 1945 and reports to Fort Sheridan Illinois January 4 1946 He is the son of Mr and Mrs J Bernard Walker of northeast Hedrick The Walker family formerly lived near Washington Expert Radio Service Coast to Coast Store 2536

Pfe Urban M. Walker Fort Benning Ft. Benning Ft. Sheridan Ill J. Bernard Walker Hedrick Walker Washington

County Tourney Pairings Drawn For Crawfordsville

Washington county superintendents set pairings for the county high school tournament to be held in Crawfordsville on January 29 30 and 31 Riverside meets Brighton Crawfordsville faces Kalona West Chester plays Ainsworth Wellman earns a bye First round games start at 6 36 7 40 and 8 56 with admission at 50 and 35 cents.

Washington County Crawfordsville Riverside Brighton Kalona West Chester Ainsworth Wellman

Wellman to Play At West Chester

West Chester hosts Wellman in a Ke-Wash Conference basketball game Friday night. The contest marks a key league matchup with both teams seeking a win to improve their standings.

West Chester Wellman

Happy Hildebrand Named Game Official for Letts Match

Hildebrand from Letts will serve as the game official at the upcoming event at 7 30 indicating local game administration.

Happy Hildebrand of Letts

Y Team to Play Wayland Tonight at the Y Gym

The Y team faces Wayland tonight at 7 30 in the Y gym. The squad finished a Tuesday workout with Washington High School and remains in good condition with a strong lineup.

Washington ‘“Y Wayland Washington High School

Harry Renoux to be discharged at Great Lakes

Harry L. Renoux has arrived in the States after months in the Panama canal zone and will receive navy discharge at Great Lakes, Illinois. He is expected home soon.

Harry L. Renoux States Panama Canal Zone Navy Great Lakes Illinois

Plecker Closing Out Sale at Shirley Clark House

Mr and Mrs Plecker announce a closing out sale at 603 East Main Street as they plan to move from the Shirley Clark house. The sale includes items like peanuts roast and a 1 lb pkg at 29 cents, with family gifts suggested by Lytle's for all ages.

Ralph Scott East Main Street West Third Street John Martin Wilford Smiths Doyle Plecker Shirley Clark

Daughters of Veterans Postpones Monthly Meeting

Announcement contradicts prior notice and informs members there will be no meeting this month. Members are asked to note the change in schedule.

The Daughters of Veterans

Hospital News And Births Report

Irvin Lambert admitted as medical patient. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Greiner at 10 48 weighing six pounds five ounces. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mayer at 5 45 weighing six pounds eight ounces. Rev. Edward Helier admitted as surgical patient. Dismissals include Mrs. Donald Geyer and son Frank Hudspeth and Lloyd Lowry. Correction: yesterday’s dismissal should read Mrs LeRay Will.

Howard Greiner Route 2 Victor Mayer Route 4 Edward Helier East 6Th Donald Geyer South Ninth Avenue Frank Hudspeth Wapello Lloyd Lowry

Patton Doing Well as Condition Progresses

General George S. Patton improved today with official reports stating his condition is progressing satisfactorily after sustaining a broken neck and partial paralysis. He had a comfortable day in Heidelberg and security around his status remained steady.

Heidelberg George S. Patton

Unmarried Soldiers and Nayar Marriage Rituals

The text notes that Nayar soldiers are not permitted to marry, leaving no war widows, while Nayar women are ritually married to any man home on leave.

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