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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1946
Page
2
Registration for the church school basketball league has been extended to January 6 with play set to begin January 14. The four groups include grade school boys and girls and high school boys and girls. Ministers can obtain extra cards at the YMCA and return them to the YMCA or to Rev. T. E. White or Rev. Fred E. Miller.
Persistent local items include Esther Troxell opening Esther's Beauty Shop at 501 S Ave D, and Hunsaker's Shoe Repair closing briefly Jan 7 8 9. Also updates on residents George McAvoy enro lling in Chicago chiropody program and Joe McConville Navy discharge returning home.
Washington's Y gym squad edged Crawfordsville 42 to 33 in a hard fought contest. Washington leaders Bob Marshall Tom Cantoni and Ken Dunwoody each scored five baskets to pace the winners while Max Mitchell sparked Crawfordsville as an experienced rival.
Mrs Sadee McAvoy arrived home Wednesday from Tucson Arizona where she accompanied her daughter Mrs Marvin Buckwalter and the Buckwalters two children Connie Lee and Terry Mae They traveled by car with a house trailer starting December first The Buckwalters are nicely located and Terry has not yet acclimated to the colder climate as the move was made mainly for his health
Margaret Munster visits prior to Christmas break as she leaves West Chester for Chicago to visit cousin Professor Robert Havighurst before resuming teaching in Waukegan. Mrs Frank Barnes of Washington is hospitalized in Iowa City for medical observation in room 3238 after a prolonged illness with little improvement.
James EF Lowe of Brighton discharged this afternoon. Keota residents Mr Lawrence White Mrs Mary Lee and Mrs Mary Lee admitted last evening after an accident.
Lois Fitzgerald and Vernon Richardson were married in a 9 AM ceremony at St James rectory. Attendants included Velda Anderson and Ray Strand. The bride, a nursing student, and the groom, a former air corps member, plan a short wedding trip after the ceremony.
The Western Union division of the AFL CTU canceled a nationwide telegraphers strike planned for Jan. 7 affecting 58 locals. President William L. Allen said local units would be notified, and a union committee will meet with the company next Monday to push for a 16 cent hourly pay increase per employee.
The piece highlights a wet base boiler where water circulates beneath the ash pit and can be placed on a combustibile floor for basement free homes. It notes safety features including foot treadle door openers ball shaped air cooled handles and side shakers for easier operation.
An old toothbrush and hand brush belong in shoe cleaning kits especially for homes with children. Use the handbrush to remove mud first saving the shoe brush for polishing. Dip the toothbrush in suds and clean edges of sole and heel for a professional shine.
Daily intake of Vitamin Source potatoes provides up to a quarter of the vitamin C quota along with several B vitamins and minor minerals plus starch.
Mrs William Beggs entertained the Just Us club for its first 1946 meeting with 11 members present. A New Year resolution roll call, a name game with childhood photos won by Mrs John Lee, a white elephant exchange, and several games followed.
Frances and Rosamond Sojka hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs Donald Foss at Mrs Frank Brown's home. Sixteen guests shared afternoon tea and wrote favorite recipes for the honoree. Rosamond read Home and Frances' recipe appeared in A Well Kept Husband. Gordon Morris sang two numbers. A gift cage with slogans and attire for newlyweds was presented. Mrs Ray Sojka helped serve refreshments.
Mrs. L. A. Jones hosted a one o'clock luncheon and bridge yesterday with out of town guests spending the holidays. Mrs. George C. Stewart and Mrs. E. B. Hammer won high score prizes. In the late afternoon Mrs. Jones hosted an informal tea for Mrs. Don Whitlatech who moved to Washington and Helen Cunningham of Waukegan Illinois.
Des Moines Iowa hospitals will receive surplus blood plasma donated to the Red Cross during the war. Dr Walter L Bierring Iowa health commissioner announced the plasma would be shipped from St Louis within 190 days and distributed among 406 hospitals in the state. He said Iowa was allotted 5500 units for the first quarter of 1946 and might receive 20000 or 25000 units during the year.
A cooking tip suggests adding one or two ginger snaps to white gravy to color it darker. The note outlines a simple method to adjust gravy hue using pantry ingredients.
A notice warns residents that the lawn should not be walked on when the grass is frozen to prevent damage. The guidance emphasizes avoiding compacted soil and turf stress during cold conditions.
The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid met in the church social rooms with seven members and three visitors including Mrs. William Trotter Patricia Swift and Mary Swift. President Mrs. Carl Sehneider conducted the business session while Mrs. Howard Caldwell read scripture and Mrs. Benn presented a reading. Hostesses Mrs. Clyde Lambert and Mrs. John Gamon served refreshments. next meeting hosts will be Mrs. Benn and Mrs. Ed Chalupa.
The G H M club met at Al Crone's home with five tables of pinnochle. Guests included Dwain Johnson and Lawson Crone. Officers elected: Mrs. Scott Wilcox president, Mrs. John Caldwell secretary treasurer, Mrs. Walter Rukgaber reporter. Prize winners included Pearl Parcell and Lawson Crone. refreshments followed.
Orde of Eastern Star sponsored a pinochle party at the Masonic temple yesterday with four tables. Mrs. Guy Cole won the high score prize, Mrs. C. G. Schmoeller took low, and Nellie Dodder and Mrs. Harry Ward served refreshments. Next party set for January 17.
The article advises spreading shower curtains to dry and cleaning water repellent fabrics by sponging or brushing with thick soapsuds. Rinse in lukewarm water and press with a cloth and warm iron while damp. Transparent and coated materials should not be ironed.
Instructions advise removing the stem end button with a pointed knife to let grapefruit halves sit flat. Press down each end of the fruit with the palm to flatten the ends and prevent wobbling during serving.
Frank Gobble joins the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club with a 78th birthday. Wives and husbands celebrate anniversaries for Maas and Green, who are twins. Ruth Irene Redeker, daughter of Frank and Mrs Redeker, marks a birthday with two candles. Several children reach age three including Van Dyke and Thomassen, while Sylvia Strohm turns nine. A list of individuals accepting birthday congratulations includes Helm, Sowden, Coon, Brock, Navy, Holland, Stephen, Tucker, Stewart, and John Gamble in service.
Notices list cadence for lodge, D.A.R. and club gatherings at Masonic temple Legion hall and schoolhouse. Cooperative dinners and pie suppers, with times 1:50 6:30 p.m. etc. St James PTA and YWCA board meet, Rainbow Girls, Pythian Sisters, and other groups announce changes and hosts for January events.
The Harold Griggs home hosted two New Year events. The Jolly Fourteen Card club played 500 with Isaac Sprague and Mrs Earl Griggs winning high and Mrs Frank Kleese low. In the basement 32 high school friends were entertained with dancing, games, and a cooperative lunch at midnight.
The Friendly Circle club held an all day meeting hosted by Mrs. Walter Longer with a cooperative noon dinner by her daughter Elizabeth and Mrs F C Surface. Eight members, several children and six guests attended. Isaac Kleese drew names for secret sisters for the coming year, and Mrs Richard Schiebel joined as a member. A future all day meeting is planned at the Clyde Crile home January 17 with an amateur contest. The next regular gathering will be with Mrs Harold Klopfenstein.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Yeoman of Oskaloosa announce the marriage of their daughter Rosemary to William Riley son of Mr and Mrs W F Riley of Crawfordsville. The wedding took place December 26 in a candlelight ceremony at 4 pm in the Ottumwa Methodist church with Rev Smith officiating before a few relatives and friends. The bride wore an ice blue wool suit with black accessories and a pink rose corsage.
Mrs D N Anwyl hosted 15 Navajo club members and guests for an afternoon of needlework and light entertainment. Attendees shared funny stories while Christmas decorations adorned the home and two course refreshments were served with help from several helpers.
Twenty two Farm Bureau women from 76 township gathered at Mrs. Walter Bower's home for a pot luck meal and a lesson on Child Training led by Ruth Foster and Marjorie Rodman. The group discussed freely and plans were made for the next meeting on House Dresses set for January 29 at Mrs. Bower's home.
Mrs. D A Huber hosted the Chapter 1 meeting of P E O yesterday afternoon with 18 members present. Mrs. R H McCleery led the business session while Mrs. W L Alcorn directed an A Shawl Pageant program featuring a history paper and a shawl display by members.
Mr. Riley, a Wyman High School Class of 1987 graduate, served 47 months in the armed forces with 37 months overseas. He will reside near Crawfordsville after completing service.
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