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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1946

Page

2

Mrs Edith Monroe Visits and Local Holiday Guests

Mrs Edith Monroe, a visitor at the Charles Schulty home, returned to her Keota area home on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Foster hosted Harold Foster from Monmouth Illinois who has just discharged from the Army Air Corps. Dorothy Casteel of Smithshire Illinois also visited the Foster home for the holidays. Hunsakers Shoe Repair will be closed January 7 8 and 9.

Edith Monroe Charles Schulty Keota Hunsakers Shoe Rpr Lawrence Foster Mary Berdo Iowa City Chicago Nashville Tenn Ward Belmont School For Henry Berdo Henrietta Stewart University of Iowa George C. Stewart Wilton Webb Stewart Mt. Vernon Ill

Hunsakers Shoe Repair to Close for Three Days

Local notes report Hunsaker's Shoe Repair will close January 7th 8th and 9th. Mrs E J White about 78 is being moved from Burlington hospital to her daughter Mrs Frank Libe's home as she recovers from a broken limb. Her other daughter Mrs Paul Lytle has cared for her and will return to Burlington Sunday.

E. J. White Burlington Hospital Frank Libe White Paul Lytle Burlington

Glendale Telephone stockholders set annual meeting

Stockholders of the Glendale Telephone company will hold their annual meeting Saturday January 12 in the basement of the Washington United Presbyterian Church beginning at 1 30. President Godfrey Juzeley announces the event.

Glendale Telephone Company Washington United Presbyterian Church Godfrey Juzeley

GI Veterans Form Washington Basketball Team

Washington announces a new basketball team the GI team composed of discharged service veterans. They will play Stop and Shop of Rock Island in a double header at the Y M C A gym next Monday at 7 80 with free admission. Manager Walt Kiesey leads six signed players including John Jackson Don McClure Don Kiesey Bob Lewis Bob Lowe and captain Francis Mangold with more players to join later.

Washington Armed Services City Industrial League Rock Island Ainsworth Walt Kiesey John Jackson Washington High School Parsons College Don McClure Don Kiesey Bob Lewis Bob Lowe Francis Mangold

Kalona Drops Ke-Wash Opener In West Chester

Kalona fears first loss of Ke-Wash season at West Chester 8 to 24. Chester led 7-0 first quarter and 15-8 at halftime. DeLong tops Chester with 14, Jackson leads Kalona with 12 as injuries and fouls hit the final period. Keota tops North English 30 28. Wellman falls to Richland 38 30 with Hendrickson 12 and Howard 13 for Richland.

West Chester Kalona Chester John Hotle Bill Reis Gerald DeLong Jackson Keota North English Keota Aller Fosdick Palmer Wellman Richland Richland Hendrickson Howard Topping

Women's Society Meets at Church

The Presbyterian Women's Missionary society held a general meeting yesterday at the church parlors. President Mrs. Fred Neiswanger led the session with devotional by Mrs. Bessie Wead. Group 4 hosted, and Shirley Blattner and Janet Graf performed musical numbers during the program.

Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Fred Neiswanger Bessie Wead William Graf Shirley Blattner Janet Graf Shirley Kya Blattner Janet Joyce Graf Charles Wiley Neiswanger

Demons fall to Fort Madison 38 37 in final seconds

Washington high school lost 38 to 37 at Fort Madison as Lewis sank a late free throw after a 37 all tie. Five Demons fouled out, including Kelsey Marshall White Schmitt and Noonan. Joe Sweet scored to force the final tie before the decisive free throw.

Washington High School Fort Madison Dick Vacha Lewis Demons Otumwa Jack Pau S Washington Bloodhounds Joe Sweet Fort Madson Bill Kelsey Wayne Marshall Dale White Leland Schmitt Bob Noonan Fort Madisoon Ft. Madison Brookhart Cullen la Follette Ahlen We Marshall Ameves Pauls Kelsey Holbert Noonan F Schmitt Sweet A White Pratt Vacha

Little Six Scores in Cedar Rapids Area Matches

Ottumwa beat Mt. Pleasant 51 to 37 while Muscatine defeated Burlington 38 to 33 in a pair of high school basketball games.

Mt. Pleasant Muscatine Burlington

Virginia Moothart Weds Lawrence Waters in California Ceremony

Virginia Rose Moothart and Lawrence Lowell Waters married in San Pedro California on December 29 at St Josephs Parish with Father O Grady presiding. Attendants were Helen Spitzberger and Harold Wegner. The bride, a Washington High School 1945 graduate, wore a lime dress and brown accessories. The groom, formerly of Richland, is Kinross High School and an ex merchant marines dischargeee. They will reside in Washington at 516 West Third Street with bride’s parents.

Ralph Moothart Virginia Rose Lawrence Lowell Waters J. A. Waters Washington San Fedro Calif St. Joseph's Chureen Father O’grady Helen Spitzberger Harold Wegner San Pedro Washington High School Sim's Shoe Sore Waters Richland Kinross High School Merchant Magics California Corn Belt Turkey Farn West Third Street

Orval Meeks Serves as S C Club Hostess at Riverside

Mrs Orval Meeks hosted S and C club members Thursday afternoon near Riverside. The next meeting is set for January 17 with Mrs Bert Cray. Prizes went to Mrs Howard Fisher Mrs Ed Kucera and Mrs Harry Jirsa, with others including Mrs Milt Wolrab Mrs Fred Kucera Larry and Tommy Jirsa Laurel Kucera and Carel Fisher in attendance.

Orval Meeks Riverside Bert Cray Howard Fisher Ed Kucera Harry Jirsa Milt Wolrab Fred Kucera Larry Tommy Jirsa Laurel Kucera Carel Fisher

Stouts Host Sunshine Club Family New Year Dinner

Members of the Sunshine Community club and about 30 families enjoyed the Jesse Stout family hospitality at the annual New Year dinner. Committee in charge included Mrs. Carl Snehnider, Mrs. Henry Lanning, and Mrs. Will Richards.

Sunshine Community Club Jesse Stout Carl Sehneider Henry Lanning Will Richards Bountiful Cooperative Dinner

Numerous Local Birthday Celebrations Across Town

The notice lists birthdays of George Basil McBee Roberta Ann Blaine and several others including Lucille Conrad Maude Koehler George Baker Evelyn Chalupa Harriett Logan Leonard Zickefoose and Henry Dittmer Jr Also anniversaries include Carl Andersons 19th and Elmer Kron with Arlene Kallaus at Fort Bragg N C plus upcoming birthdays for Betty Ann Burns Ronald Riess Ronald Moore and Mary Diane Edwards Readers are informed of family celebrations in the Columbus Junction Crawfordsville Red Brick area and surrounding communities.

Lucille Marie Conrad Wayland Maude Koehler George Baker Oscar Hughes Evelyn Chalupa Harriett Logan Leonard Zickefoose Betty Ann Burns George C. Burns Columbus Junction Ronald Ray Riess Ivan Riess Donovan, N

Afternoon Social Activities Logged in Brief

The record notes a midday enjoyment followed by an afternoon of playing ecards and visiting. The concise summary captures leisurely social activity without further specifics.

Dinner Meeting of Past Matrons Club

Six members of the Past Matrons club and their families enjoyed a cooperative dinner last evening in the Masonic temple dining room. Following the dinner, Mrs. O. E. Schmitt, president, conducted a short business meeting, and the remainder of the evening was spent playing cards. Mrs. Ernest Salladay and Mrs. Schmitt were co hostesses for the dinner.

Masonic Temple O. E. Schmitt Ernest Salladay Schmitt

Marriage of Mary Chalupa and James Marsh announced

Mary Donna Chalupa and James Marsh were married in a single ring ceremony at Swedesburg Lutheran Church on December 26 at 6 o'clock. The bride, a Crawfordsville School attendee, wore a gray two piece suit and was attended by no one. James Marsh, son of Sam Marsh, is a Washington High School graduate and a former Marine Corps member now employed at Powers Produce. they reside at 53 South Second Avenue.

Mary Donna Chalupa James Marsh George Chalupa Sam Marsh Carl Fernandez Swedesburg Lutheran Church Crawfordsville Washington High School Marine Corps The Powers Produce South Second Avenue

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Update

At the hospital Mrs Isadore Deutsch of East Pleasant Plain was admitted yesterday afternoon for an emergency appendectomy. Mrs Ronald Lord, 928 South Fourth avenue, was admitted today as a surgical patient. Joe and Robert Christner, father and son, of Washington underwent appendectomies this morning. Mrs George Means, who had been a hospital patient since December 21 for minor surgery, underwent major surgery this morning. Dismissals today included Mrs Don Neff and daughter Linda Lee of 704 South Eighth avenue and Mrs Samuel Nafziger and son James Clair of Kalona.

Isadore Deutsch East Pleasant Plain Ronald Lord South Fourth Avenue Joe and Robert Christner Washington George Means Don Neff Linda Lee South Eighth Avenue Samuel Nafziger James Clair Kalona

Social Calendar listing weekly meetings and notices

Social calendar items note by 10 a.m. Monday deadlines for Junior Fortnightly Evening events including Eleanor Tucker and various groups. Tuesday and Wednesday meetings listed for Pythian Sisters D.A.R. St James PTA American Home groups Lexington Circle Public Affairs Good Will Howemakers C.D.A. and others with times and locations.

Jeanette Kyle St. James P.T.A American Home Dept Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church Marietta Workman Alma Hearne J. N. Phillips Ner Fred Miller J. N. David Lexington Circle Ralph Tadlock Ek. D. Morrison, Sr C. W. McLaughlin Good Will Club Jake Wenger

St Paul Women’s Guild Meets at Home

The St Paul’s Women’s Guild met at Mrs Harold Wilson’s home yesterday afternoon with 13 members present. Ten children and three guests attended. President Alice Finke led business, minutes and reports were read, and plans for Secret sisters in the Guild were decided. World Emergency Relief at K C hall noted.

St. Paul's Women’s Guild Harold Wilson Wilma Westen Martha Ziextowsky Alice Finke

Merry Mixer Club Meets With Mrs Statler

Mrs Mildred Statler hosted a Merry Mixer club meeting on Wednesday afternoon with eight members, one visitor Mrs Roy Bauer, and several children. Mrs Dorothy Thrapp led the business session as members answered roll with a Christmas dinner menu. Adan Griffith organized contests with prizes while Esther Statler and Mrs Bauer helped serve refreshments. The next meeting will be at Lorene Crone’s for a Hot Holder exchange on June 16.

Mildred Statler Merry Mixer Club Roy Bauer Dorothy ‘Thrapp Adan Griffith Esther Statler Bauer Ius Ess Lorene Crone

Guild Votes Donation and Prayer Session Summary

Guild voted to give 25 dollars to the Meeting closed with prayer. During the social hour refreshments were served by Mrs. Herold Wilson and Mrs. Westen.

Guild Herold Wilson Westen

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