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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1946
Page
2
Mollie Quinn of St Louis Missouri formerly of Washington died this morning in St Louis after an 18 month illness. She is past 80 and survived by a sister. Bernard Weiss of Washington received word of her death. Funeral services are set for Monday morning in St Louis.
Mr and Mrs Donald C Bell and Marilyn of Davenport expected tonight and will visit Sunday with Dr and Mrs A W Clow. Red Horses dance Monday at 8 00 PM for ex cavalry men. Mr and Mrs Irwin H Helman welcomed a son Edward Allen at University hospital weighing six pounds five ounces. There is a three year old sister Jo Ann. Mrs Tom Cantoni at University hospital Iowa City for a few weeks. West Chester M E church banquet Wednesday at 6 30 tickets 60 cents.
Washington high school Demons, missing Jack Pauls with an ankle sprain, were held to 23 points against Muscatine who built an early lead and maintained it. Dick Vacha scored 24 in Ft. Madison clash but went cold here as Bill Kelsey and Wayne Pratt contributed for Washington.
Kalona clinches near-title status with 30-24 OT win over Richland as A Gingerich nets 10 and Jackson 8. West Chester and Chester tie for second after Chester 50-17 at North English. Brighton prevails 45-26 over Keota. Keota suffers four fouls by players.
Washington dropped the second team game to Muscatine 81 to 33 after a 14-13 halftime lead. Muscatine surged in the third period, while Washington rallied in a strong fourth. Officials issued 55 personal fouls across the two squads.
Dr. and Mrs. George Kerr entertained guests at their home 627 West Washington last evening. The 14 covers dinner featured a patriotic centerpiece with miniature cherry trees and smilax.
Lyle T. Quinn of the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Frank W. Douma of Ottumwa visited Crawfordsville to review the eligibility of two Crawfordsville High School basketball players, Lyle Darbyshire and Roger Davey. They will not announce a decision before the Board of Control meeting on February 24.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the church parlors with Mrs. P. L. Etter presiding. Devotions led by Mrs. T. L. Brookhart urged Lent prayer, hymn study continued, and lessons on Africa were presented by Units 9-1 and 9-2 with several members leading songs and readings. An officer training event is planned for March 15, and a cooperative luncheon follows the meeting.
Mr and Mrs W J Shannon will travel to Chicago for a four day Inland Daily Press convention at Hotel Congress. Mr and Mrs Roy Means head to Eldora to establish their home and he will supervise the Eldora boys training school laundry. Lois Pearson daughter of Mrs Audra Pelardon of Ainsworth and a Coe college student in Cedar Rapids has been initiated as an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met with Mrs. C. S. Lemmon as president for devotions by Mrs. Fred Neiswanger. Officers for the coming year were announced: Mrs. Turner president, J. E. Lemmon 1st vice, Neiswanger 2nd vice, H. P. Wilson secretary, Stanley Richards treasurer, and department secretaries including Lemmon education and others. A memorial gift honored Ida Roberts, and a donation to the board of foreign missions supported a project "In the Caravan of His Service." Ella Gordon read a poem and refreshments were served.
A community notices multiple birthdays across Cedar Rapids Pilotburg Dublin Richland Wellman Crawfordsville and East Highland. Various individuals including Allen Loeffler 16 year old Laurine Kiesey and 85 year old Margaret Kephart are named with relatives and locations.
Notices list D A V cooperative supper at Legion hall and Lincoln birthday program, Rainbow Girls and Red Horsers dances, drama dept. at C. A. Pratt, V F W Auxiliary meeting, garden and Pythian circle gatherings, St Mary’s Circle and Presbyterian circle meetings, booster club activity, Methodist Susannah group, cooperative luncheons and dinners across K. C. halls, church circles, and public affairs, with notices on venue changes and hostesses. For sale by Harold Beggs.
Lorene Paterson of Wichita Kansas and George A McCaleb son of Mrs Stella McCaleb of Ainsworth were married February 6 in Ottawa Kansas in a double ring ceremony at the Presbyterian parsonage Rev Ross officiated. The bride wore a black two piece suit and was a Macy’s cosmetic department employee. The groom a 1935 Ainsworth High School graduate was in his senior year at Iowa State College Ames when he entered service. He served in the Army Air Corps reconnaissance division and was discharged last month as a captain. They are on a wedding trip to California and will return to Wichita. He plans to complete his Iowa State work.
Frances Anderson was guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by her sister Mrs. Max Richenberger. The table featured a red bowl with gifts and a Valentine themed setup. Refreshments included heart centered ice cream and pink angel food cake. Attendees included Betty Kunik Joyce Logan Beverly Wolfe Joy Ellen Picken Eva Blattner Charlotte Jackson Betty Marston Adeline Snyder Gelaine Patterson Marilou Robertson Marilyn Anderson.
The English River homemakers held the last meeting of the year with Mrs Alva Miller on Wednesday. The discussion focused on housedresses with Ruth Foster detailing dress fittings and Miss Foster showing apron styles. Mrs William Spenner reported on attending Farm and Home week at Iowa State College in Ames with five county women accompanying Miss Foster.
Rebekah lodge plans a traveling emblem presentation to the Columbus Junction lodge on February 28. Initiation slated for the next meeting and a benefit card party set for February 27. A petition was accepted for membership. another presented. Family social Thursday February 21 led by Deimerly Hotle Miller committee. March refreshment committee named. bingo hosted during the social hour by Carsre Norman and Oral Mayo.
Foster notes an announcement that Achievement Day is scheduled for February 99. The unreadable text limits further details.
At the hospital Richard Brock of 445 South Ninth Avenue underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Rose Skipton was admitted today as a medical patient.
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