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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1946
Page
2
Other Christmas visitors at the Joe Hines residence are Mr. and Mrs. Neil Russom of Superior Wise. Mrs. Russom is the former Martha M. Hines.
Mr and Mrs Rex Hazen and daughter arrived in Iowa City from Stanford California by plane but diverted to Denver then took the Rocket train. Carole Jane Hines to spend holidays with Joe Hines in Iowa City after a civil service vacation in Oakland California. Mr and Mrs Carl Riekeberg left for Memphis Missouri after a short visit with daughter Dora.
The Chamberlin Comets held the Globe Trotters to 63 points but lost by one, 63–62, despite two regulars White and Johnson. Bob Lowe and Francis Mangoki led late scoring as the Trotters rallied from a first half deficit. Next, the Comets host Davenport Ramblers on the YY court. Davenport beat them 61–43 earlier this season.
The Osservatore Romano reports Pope Pius will speak to cardinals and Roman clergy at 10 A.M. GMT on Christmas Eve. The Italian address, broadcast by Vatican radio, will last about half an hour.
At the Hospital Robert Lowe Jr admitted for x rays this morning. Mr and Mrs William Edward Lowe parents of a daughter born at 6 45 this morning. Mrs A E Paul route three admitted yesterday afternoon as medical patient. Dismissals include Mrs Ed gar Stout and son Kenneth Ed gar route three yesterday afternoon Mrs Erwin Koenig of Washington this morning Mrs Daryl Wood and son Steven Mair of Ainsworth Mrs Dale Kerr and son Thomas Dale of 1015 E Adams St this afternoon.
West Chester defeated Williamsburg 49 to 25 at Chester in a Ke-Wash league game. Chester’s second team won 41-18. Williamsburg led 7-4 early, then trailed 17-38 at half and 29-15 after three quarters. Ken Dusenberg scored 12 and Junior Bauer 11 for Williamsburg.
Gracehill notes report Sandra Hayes inhaled kerogene fumes last Thursday and recovered after doctor visit. Minor injury to Mrs LeRoy Brown required stitches from washing machine wringers. Numerous visits, social calls, and family gatherings are listed, including Robert Waterhouse and Hough households, and Cahoon family associations across Brighton, Kalona, and surrounding areas.
SIGOURNEY IOWA December 18 funeral services will be held Friday for A S Reynolds former Sigourney mortician who died of a heart attack in Clearwater Florida where he had gone to spend the winter Reynolds was a prominent figure in Ma
Snakeless landmasses extend beyond Ireland to New Zealand and the Azores. The absence of native snakes in these areas reflects historical biogeography and natural barriers that prevented snake colonization.
A regular V F W Auxiliary meeting was held last evening at K C hall. President Mrs Marsh Atkinson conducted a brief session. A thank you card from the department hospital hostess for a box to Knoxville hospital was read. It was decided there would be no joint December meeting with the Post.
Donald M. Hines has been promoted to first lieutenant and is stationed on Okinawa as a B 29 radar technician. He is also officer in charge of civilian personnel, noting his dual roles are demanding yet engaging. Meanwhile Lawrence Whisler drives to Jacksonville Illinois to be joined home by Frances Whisler Shirley Brown and Jean Kennedy, MacMurray college students.
American Legion Post and Auxiliary held a cooperative supper at 6:30 in Legion hall. The joint meeting was organized by Jay Brewer and partners. A short program featured a high school senior sextet and piano. W A Erbe spoke on a safety program for local schools. Ed Polson discussed youth driving training with supporting films. Auction items benefited the Gift for Yanks fund.
Spread a coating of butter or vegetable fat over the cut surface to slow mold. Wrap cheese tightly in moisture proof paper to prevent drying out.
A brief note observes that people will spend Christmas vacation at their parental homes. It notes family visits and customary holiday gatherings as the main activity during the season.
Mrs. C. K. Snyder hosted a Monday afternoon pink and blue shower for Mrs. Dale Adrian. Guests enjoyed bingo with prizes and a guestbook of favorite names. gifts were presented by Tonya Trotman and Lynn Neuhart, as Mrs. Merle Blieu assisted with seasonal refreshments.
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