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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1945

Page

2

Local Owosso News Summary of Births and Visits

Birth announced at Owosso hospital for Mr Clarence Goodwin Jr's son born at 4:45 AM. Goodwin Sr based in San Francisco on leave. Goodwin Jr. returned from Owosso last night. Local notices include visits, moves, and property changes among residents and families in Owosso and nearby areas.

Clarence Goodwin Owosso, Mich Goodwin Goodwin, Jr San Francisco Calif Owosso Mr. Goodwin, Jr

Hospital Update: Nellie Courtney Undergoes Appendectomy

Nellie Courtney of route three underwent an appendectomy this morning. Nellie Tripp was discharged Saturday afternoon to the home of Mrs. Green Squire on North Marion Avenue.

Nellie Courtney Nellie Tripp Green Squire North Marion Avenue

Friday Night Keokuk Washington Game Promises Basketball

Keokuk and Washington square off Friday with a full evening of events. A sophomores versus freshmen preliminary, sixth graders entertainment at halftime, and the main Keokuk Washington game at 7 45. Lyle Box will miss the game for pre induction exams.

Keokuk Iowa City St. Mary’s School Washington

Funeral services for August Rum melhart in Riverside

Riverside funeral notices report the August Rum melhart aged 8, one of Riverside and Washington county’s oldest twins, died Monday evening at Washington county hospital. Services set for 9 30 A M Thursday at St Marys church with burial in Mount Olivet cemetery. Also notes visitors and furloughs of local residents including Wes Sojka and St Sgt Donald J Hotka.

Riverside August Rummelhart Washington County Washngton County Hospital St. Mary's Church Mount Olivet Wes Sojka Chicago William Walsh

Shipyard Injuries Highlight Major Disability Rate

Eve injuries account for one fifth of disabling accidents in American shipyards, underscoring safety concerns across U.S. maritime workplaces.

Wanted experienced waitress for State Cafe

Help wanted at State Cafe in 28813. Experienced waitress needed no Sunday shifts. Apply in person.

State Cafe

Card of Thanks for 19th Birthday Wishes

Mrs. Ella DeLong of Crawfordsville Ta thanks friends and neighbors for the beautiful cards and gifts on her 19th birthday and for their kindness.

Ella DeLong Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville Leads Tri-county in League Despite Loss

Crawfordsville high school fell to Mt. Pleasant 52 to 38 but still led the Tri-county league undefeated in conference play. Mt. Pleasant had earlier beaten Crawfordsville at Crawfordsville, tying their season series 1–1. Wayland defeated New London 50 to 22 as a league game.

Crawfordsville High School Mt. Pleasant Cyclones Crawfordsville Wayland New London Cotter Ainsworth Olds Kalona MPI Atk Oak

Plays at Central

Maurice Mineart son of H W Mineart of Washington a freshman at Central College Pella is a guard on the Dutchmen basket ball team which has won one game and lost four against the stiffest competition on the schedule.

Maurice Mineart H. W Mineart Washington Central College Pella

Nurse Aide Training Helps Fill Hospital Needs

Show Interest in Nurse Aide Class explains how trained aides support nurse shortages in military and civilian hospitals. Women from diverse backgrounds work alongside steno- graphers and housewives, with minimum 150 hours yearly and often many more. Aides may serve in Army hospitals on salaried leave, while maintaining Red Cross ties. eligibility requires 18 to 50 years old, high school education equivalence, good health, and citizenship. The program honors Florence Nightingale and calls aides vital to the home front battle against disease.

American Red Cross Red Cross Florence Nightingale Angels of Blue

Shallas Entertain At Birthday Party For Sonja Shettler

Sonja Sue Shettler celebrated her second birthday with two gatherings at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Dwane Shalla. The hostess family credited the event to Pvt. and Mrs. Milford Shettler.

Shallas Sonja Shettler Dewey Weeks Salem Sonja Sue Shettler Milford Shettler Dwane Shalla Harold Strum Ameal Chabal Norma Jean Krotz Norman Shalla George Shalla Leroy Krotz

Iowa to face Michigan on hostile court Friday

Iowa Hawkeyes travel to Ann Arbor Friday to meet Michigan in a Big Ten game, their first away test after seven of eight at home. Coach Harrison notes the crowd and road pressure, with Iowa aiming to defend against Michigan’s fast, disciplined attack and slow top scorers. The contest tips at 6 30 p m CWT, WSUI radio.

Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa Harrison Hawkeyes Ann Arbor WSUI Nebraska Indiana Hoosiers Michigan Purdue Minnesota Minneapolis Wolverines Hawkeye John Mullaney Bob Geahan Don Lunda Lund Navy Iowans

Sonja Shalla Birthday Observed At Family Gathering

The noon hour party featured two decorated birthday cakes and two candles as Sonja greeted relatives including Mr. and Mrs. John Shalla sr the great grandparents and Charles Shalla her grandfather. Evening guests included Dennis Miller Ed Shetler and Darlene Shalla with homemade ice cream and cake served later.

Shalla Sonja Dennis Miller Ed Shetler Darlene Shalla Strums

Officials of Church Visit Pastor Here

Officials of the Iowa district east of the Missouri Synod Lutheran church visited Rev. John H. Beiderwiecen at Trinity Lutheran. The guests were Rev. H. J. Heilmann, secretary of missions and pastor of St. John’s Lutheran, Fairbank, Iowa, and Rev. J. C. Schultz, secretary of the Iowa district and pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran church of.

Iowa Missouri Synod Lutheran Church John H. Beiderwiecen Trinity Lutheran H. J. Heilmann St. John's Lutheran Church Fairbank Towa J. C. Schultz St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

Local talent provides program at women's club guest night

The Fortnightly Drama department led a guest night program at a Methodist church meeting. Sara Lu Miller, Gwendolyn Ramseyer, and Helen Stone performed Carmen scenes with piano by Boyd White, while Bernice Quintus gave Carmen context. Readings, a humorous play, and an original skit were presented by club members with Mrs. Dupuis presiding and a 225-strong audience enjoying a social hour and refreshments.

Women’s Club Methodist Church R. H. McCleery George Sherr Sara Lu Miller Gwendolyn Ramseyer Helen Stone Miss Miller Miss Ramseyer Boyd White Carolyn Hamil James Birney D. P. Livingston W. B. Dupuis Alice McDaniel Frank B. Miller W. E. Anderson Miss McDaniel Howard Reed Anna Louis Larsen Harriet Herbert Osineup Marjorie Merritt McDaniel Lizzie Ralph Young Jeanette Kyle Marjorie Thompson Virginia McCall Helen Prince Raymond Whisler Darlene Shalla T. J. Sorden Edith Peiffer Leslie Gates E. D. Morrison, Sr Lauder Kennedy Susan Johnson William Peggs H. H. McCleery T. A. Flenner Paul Snakenberg

Elect Mrs Renoux President of Navy War Wives Club

Mrs Renoux was named president with Mrs Marston as vice president and Mrs Oren Wallace Jr as secretary treasurer at the Navy War Wives club installation. The group planned to meet twice monthly on the second and fourth Tuesdays.

W. B. Dupuis A. R. Krause W. A. Erbe Clarence Jacobs G.B. Holden Phil Weldin Dupuis Cc. W. McLaughlin Ivan Marston Navy War Wives Club Harry Renoux Marston Oren Wallace, Jr Renoux Tripoli Wilbur Mottley

Elizabeth Schulty Hosts Family Get-Together

Mrs Elizabeth Schulty hosted a post noon get-to-gether entertaining relatives and friends. Her daughter Mrs Donald Smith and another daughter Mrs Clair Neff served a roast chicken dinner. Afternoon included wahoo and visiting with guests Mrs D W McClure Mrs Ernest Garrett Mrs I B Hoxworth Mrs T G Holt Mrs May Dawson Mrs Roy Schulty Mrs Ralph Schulty Amanda Schulty.

Elizabeth Schulty Donald Smith Clair Neff D. W McClure Ernest Garrett I. B. Hoxworth T. G. Holt May Dawson Roy Schulty Ralph Schulty Amanda Schulty

Westgate Church Endorses Trinity Congregation Work

The Westgate community voiced strong support for Trinity congregation’s past year activities and proposed next year budget, pledging wholehearted backing for the pastor and the church’s future.

Trinity Congregation

Bright Future for Soybeans Promises Expanded U S Use

Bright Future Chemists forecast a greatly expanded use of soybeans in the United States. The crop is seen growing in industrial applications as well as food and livestock feeds.

U. S

Replacing a Loose Brick in Masonry Repairs

When a brick works loose it should be removed, cleaned, and soaked in water. New mortar is applied to all faces and the brick reset. A straight edge across firm members helps align the brick.

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