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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
2
The Chicago Grain Table lists Wheat May at 227 and 226 to 227 in late session, Corn May around 149 to 149, Oats May near 78, Soybeans Mar around 261 to 260, with various rolls through July and Sept. A separate line notes Mr and Mrs Howard Siga foose moved to Washington Wednesday from their farm on
Washington January 6 Universal military training UMT is a dead duck says Chairman Carl Vinson and the House Armed Services Committee will not consider UMT before 1950 as long as the draft remains in force. President Truman supports UMT in his state of the union message but defers concrete action.
Admitted yesterday Kathryn Logan 215 S Ave C surgical and Mrs Ed Aller of Harper surgical. Dismissed today Mrs Earl Wall of Ainsworth and Mrs Anna Daering of Brighton. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Howard Hays 733 S 8th welcomed a son at 10 15 pm. Today Mr and Mrs Arthur Campbell of Wayland welcomed a son at 7 13 am route 2 living at 521 S 2nd Ave in the house bought from the August Kletts.
Preliminary figures from the Iowa Department of Public Safety show 561 deaths in 1948 due to motor vehicle accidents, up from 1947. Urban deaths fell, while county and local road fatalities rose sharply. overall fatality rate dropped to a new low of 5.2 per 100 million miles.
Washington high school Demons face Fairfield here Friday in a Little Six basketball clash as they seek their first conference win. Coach George Bowman says the starting lineup will largely stay the same as the season’s backbone. Despite Fairfield beating Burlington, the Trojans aren’t rated top in the conference, giving the Demons a solid chance to break into the win column.
Mary Alice Walgamuth of Hillsboro Kansas and Robert Scott son of Mr and Mrs Orva Scott have returned to study at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago after spending the New Year holiday with Mr Scott s parents Mrs T W Palmer and baby left Washington county hospital for their home at 520 N 38rd Ave
Franklin Jan 6 Clifford Eyestone and Raymond Hough work on the Homer Brinnings barn interior as floors and mangers remain unfinished due to material shortages. Several social mentions follow including gatherings at the Durst and Dawson homes with varied guests and activities noted.
London jewelers say a vogue for filigree spray brooches is rising, traced to a floral spray of diamonds and rubies given to the princess on her wedding to Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, and noted for its intricate filigree design.
The Journal lists Lincoln PTA study group at 8:00 p m on Thursday and many parish and fraternal events including Presbyterian Women's Service Guild at 2:00 p m with nursery, Past Matron's club dinner at 6:30 p m, Rebekah lodge 7:30 p m, Knights of Pythias 8:00 p m, DeMolay 7:30 p m, White Shrine and Nu Phi Mu activities, Bible department Fortnightly 2:30 p m, T T T 8:00 p m, Fortnightly evening literature at 8:00 p m with Ruth Foster, and hostesses Anna Mae Baskett and Edna Mercer.
Doris Bergh of Los Angeles returns home after a visit in Iowa with relatives in Wayland and Cedar Falls. Area residents announce retirement of J. G. Alliman, new cafe management shifts, holiday travels, births, and a furniture move as Stacy's Furniture relocates to the Shumaker building.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fisher hosted the S. and C. club for a New Year's gathering with members and families. A 6:30 pot luck supper preceded euchre play, with Robert Gerot and Mrs. Ernest Bowman high scorers. Low points went to Mrs. Howard Fisher and Edward Kucera. guessing contest winners were Mrs. Howard Fisher and Robert Gerot. Hostess duties rotate to Mrs. Howard Fisher on Jan. 13.
Announcement of the marriage between Charlotte Bohae daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Bohae West Branch and Star Sergeant Darrell Gerot son of Mrs Fred Bierman Riverside. The double ring ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace R M Wood North Liberty in December. The bride a West Liberty high school graduate worked at West Liberty Oil Co. The groom a Riverside high school graduate has served in the army since 1940 and is stationed at Williamsfield Phoenix Arizona where they will reside.
An oyster supper honored P. W. Davidson on his 77th birthday. In attendance were Mr and Mrs Harold Miller West Chester and others including Mr and Mrs Farrel Long Crawfordsville, Harold Davidson and family Fairfield Lloyd Davidson Neal Jacobs Emmett Davidson Wilber Davidson and families, Bill and Bob Nare and Everett Davidson Birmingham.
Bernard Kephart stationed in Kentucky visited the Raymond Kephart home and with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kephart at the parental Fred Kephart home. The Everet Weston family spent Monday evening with Harold Wilson.
The guide advises ironing linen on the wrong side to prevent shine and recommends light starch on cotton or rayon damask. For high gloss on damask, iron first on the wrong side then on the right. Linens should not be heavily starched as they tend to stay firm and crisp.
Strong winds cause corn stalks to lodge and shatter pollen flow across fields, risking reduced kernel set and lower yields for farmers in the region. Weather advisories urge stakeholde rs to support timely harvest planning and protect remaining ears.
A secretary at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital hosted a Friday to Sunday visit for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Widmer and their children, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gibson in Des Moines. W H Neff entertained children and relatives Sunday with a roast goose dinner.
Carol Grecian daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Grecian married James Manary of Washington son of Mrs Leo Em bree of Iowa City and Chester Manary of Fairfield last night at 8 in First Presbyterian church Wapello Rev John Bloomquist officiated. Bridesmaids and family attended, reception followed at the couple's home. The Manarys will live at 314 East 6th street until their apartment is ready.
Connie Jean Nordyke was four years old on Tuesday and nine children attended a 2:30 p.m. party at her home. They played with toys and games while gifts were opened. Mrs. O. K. Nordyke served refreshments with birthday cake, ice cream, and chocolate milk.
Eighteen homemakers from Brighton and Clay townships met at Mrs Artich of Brighton for a lesson in slip covering chaired by Ruth Foster and Mary Tinkham. The session covered four chairs of different types and included a cooperative luncheon at noon.
Mrs Rob ert Choate spoke on Gardens Flower and Vegetables at the Beta Sigma Phi meeting held Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Don Boyer. Mrs Charles Berdo discussed Wedgewood China and refreshments were served afterward.
Four guests attended the 1 pm luncheon of the department of Public Affairs in Anna Dawson's home. Attendees included Mrs Charles Drish and Mrs Emil Peiffer with co host Maud McCreedy. Eighteen members plus guests heard Mrs W L Gates discuss Petroleum Problems and Dade Shearer discuss The Marshall Plan.
Ralph Osborne files suit in district court seeking return of a $100 down payment and $55 moving costs for a home bought from Leslie and Mary Anthony in Cedar Rapids. He says he was unaware the dwelling was being condemned by the city. The piece also notes a forecast about atomic energy aiding railroads by 2048.
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