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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1946
Page
2
Esther Troxell announces the opening of Esther's Beauty Shop at 501 S Ave D with phone 496M. Located one block south of the city service station, the new shop invites appointments. contact for details and services.
Lee Ginkens of Keota was discharged yesterday. Dismissals today include Leonard Booth of route four Howard West Chester. Clifford Porter of West Chester was admitted last night and moved today to Schick hospital at Clinton. Fred Garrett of 60S North Ave was admitted for x rays. Mrs. Lawrence Varney of 1401 North Fourth Avenue and Mrs. Raymond Stacey of Brighton admitted as surgical patients.
Washington high school basketball team returns from a Christmas layoff with workouts this week. Coach A H Seidler tests lineups and combinations as Fort Madison hosts a Friday game. Possible starters include Dale White, Bob Noonan, Wayne Marshall, Jack Pauls, Leland Schmitt or Bill Kelsey, Joe Sweet, Wayne Pratt. Next week Washington plays Fairfield at home Tuesday and Muscatine Friday.
Kalona Kubs hold an undisputed lead in the Ke-Wash conference after three impressive victories. They face West Chester on their floor next Friday, a challenge to remain spotless. Also listed are games at Richland and North English as part of the county tournament.
E M Bridges and Co advertise spring Redfern coats and suits in half sizes with orders taken. Shoppers Mr and Mrs Walter Rich of Crawfordsville visited Washington and Amos Stout’s home. J W Rich also seen in Washington and Kalona. Rothschild’s 41st clearance sale features coats fur trimmed and untrimmed at deep discounts. Mrs Edith Shields led a New Year party for Presbyterian junior choir with a sleigh ride and refreshments at North Side cafe. Mr Duff to show Redfern spring styles this Saturday.
Crawfordsville hosts a two day tournament on January 30 and 31 with the finals February 1. The Crawfords ville Cyclones defend their title and aim to repeat while the Wellman Wildcats have a bye. Kalona and West Chester meet in two games Friday night with first and second teams starting at 7 30. Happy Hildebrand referees.
Fowell Rayburn of Madison Wisconsin returns home from holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs E D Rayburn. The notice also lists several local residents attending Cornell Mt Vernon and Mt Clemens noting their return to college classes after Christmas vacation.
Des Moines reports 1945 auto registrations fell 7,000 from 1944 totaling 590,579. Receipts for autos, commercial vehicles, and trailers reached 11,807,754, down from 11,946,736 in 1944. Official state and municipal vehicles rose by 128 to 1,192. 109,923 commercial vehicles and 96,576 trailers were licensed.
Mrs Ernie Temple spoke on Rehabilitation Problems and Their Solution for the January Fortnightly club Public Affairs section 2. She described returning soldiers efforts, government programs, public responsibility toward veterans, and the G I bill.
Washington county records show 4 993 cars processed with receipts totaling 99 503 dollars across the period.
Planes report quiet operation as vibration is simulated by small devices attached to instrument panels. The idea is to provide constant jiggle to ensure accurate instrument readings when the new jet propulsion fighters are in use.
The Handcraft Department of the Fortnightly Club met in Y W rooms with eight members attending. Daisie McConnell presided as leader and Mrs J A Porter spoke on Quilts Their Story and How to Make Them. A display showcased old and new quilts, notably a Civil War era piece in excellent condition.
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