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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1946
Page
2
Ramona Riley visits Kansas City relatives at the L. F. Harding home while Valentine cards and renewals appear in local notices. William Glass and Barbar Glassburner plan Gary Indiana travel with Phyllis McGuire and Aaron Wells wedding set at Gary Methodist Church with a 4 PM ceremony and reception. Delbert Badham on furlough from Washington state visits his mother in town as county treasurer reminds motorists to renew licenses.
Washington high school Demons defeated Mt. Pleasant Panthers 53 to 33 led by Jack Pauls and Wayne Marshall accounting for 29 points. The win improves their Little Six record and followed a strong first-half surge, with Pauls Kelsey and Noonan contributing key shots and free throws.
Gus Alsip's team played a tight game, leading 7-6 after one quarter and 13-11 at halftime. They held a 19-17 edge after three, then surged in the fourth to pull away for the victory.
Fairfield beat Burlington 27 to 26 at Burlington while Ottumwa 38-32 over Fort Madison and Muscatine 41-22 over Keokuk. Muscatine and Ottumwa share first place with Burlington and Keokuk tied for third as Washington leads with 291 points but allows 397.
Richland beat West Chester 33 to 21 with Howard scoring 15 for Richland and DeLong 7 Duvall 6 for West Chester. Keota defeated Wellman 41 to 21 led by Arnold with 15. Brighton beat North English 84 to 14, Farrier 10 points. Kalona beat Riverside 51 to 26.
Announcement states no worship services at Immanuel Lutheran Church tomorrow, with Sunday school remaining as scheduled. Local parish notes disruption to regular service times and urges attendees to attend Sunday school.
National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association in Washington DC reports that brick walls painted white are 14 degrees cooler in direct sunlight in summer than unpainted brick. The finding promotes white exterior paint to reduce heat gain for buildings.
To beat egg whites, add a quarter teaspoon of cold water and a pinch of salt for each egg white before beating. This helps stabilize the foam and improve volume.
St Marys high school boys basketball edged St Matthias of Muscatine 36 to 34 at Riverside public school. Reno Droll led St Marys with 18 points followed by Muller with 9 as the locals pulled away in a whirlwind final period.
Fred W. Emde of Norfolk Virginia died Thursday on the way to the hospital after work injuries. The body will be brought to Wellman for funeral arrangements by Powell funeral home. Services are set for 2 PM Tuesday at the Wellman Methodist Church. Further details will be released Monday.
A basement fire at St. Pauls Catholic Church in Burlington Iowa caused about 50 600 in damage to the interior. Rt Rev Msgr W R Cullinan the church pastor said insurance covers losses and remodeling plans are already in progress. Firefighters fought the blaze for over five hours before it was controlled.
Sioux City Iowa January 26 UP FE A Spink farmer from Kingsley said farmers will demonstrate Monday against a possible packing house strike settlement that would lower prices to farmers to raise union wages. He invited all farmers to join the 11 am march. A caravan of two dozen trucks and cars will form at James eight miles north and proceed to Sioux City for a noon parade ending at the stockyards.
Dismissals include Mrs Edwin and Mrs Anna Darlan. Admitted medical patients include Benny Turner and Patty Nell Bower. Roy Gardner and Eugene Zieglowsky were admitted as medical patients. Mrs Dolly Shafer underwent surgery.
Mrs Al Crone hosted yesterday afternoon for the Fleur de Lis club January meeting. Members were joined by Mrs Lloyd Lytle Mrs W L Rukgaber Mrs P E Babcock Mrs John Sampson Mrs Pearl Parcell and Mrs Cloyce Crone. Officers were elected for the new year with Mrs Earl Galloway president Mrs R J Dawson vice president and Mrs Verle Gallagher secretary treasurer. Plans were made for the annual family pot luck supper at the P F Whisler home on Thursday evening February 7. Seasonal refreshments followed the program chaired by Mrs James Birney and Mrs Walter Jarrard.
Cpl. W. P. Hap Monroe arrived in New York and called his wife last night. He will report to Camp Grant Illinois for his honorable discharge and hopes to be home soon. Monroe served 30 months in Europe as a radio operator in a control tower. Mac Beenblossom, a student at Iowa Wesleyan College Pleasant, enjoys a short vacation with his parents and was initiated into Phi Delta Theta last Sunday.
Des Moines Iowa reports a small increase in suspensions revocations and denials for drivers licenses in 1945 with a sharp rise in licenses revoked for intoxication. There were 773 revocations for drunken driving up from 568 in 1944 and suspensions rose to 134 from 108.
Leo Schott seventeen near Pocahontas Iowa died instantly when his car sideswiped a truck on a narrow bridge west of town. Lloyd Scott, who drove the truck, and Schott’s companion Dennis Kreen escaped with minor injuries. Both youths were en route to join their high school basketball game at Fort Dodge. Coroner F E Heathman planned an investigation.
A recipe describes spreading frankfurter with mustard, rolling in fine crackers, and browning under the broiler to finish. The method emphasizes crisp exterior and tangy flavor.
Groups meet at Presbyterian church with four sections hosting from homes. Officers elected for the year. members and guests hear devotions, hear experiences from service in the Pacific, and view gifts from Japan. Groups 2 4 hemmed towels for Washington county hospital and assisted at a bazaar auction and social hour with refreshments.
Mrs. Robert Young was honored at a bridge party hosted by Mrs. N. E. Young at 516 North Marion Avenue. High score won by Mrs. Richard R. Johnston of Marengo. Additional farewells included a coffee at 628 Main Street, a cooperative dinner hosted by Mary Welch, and a two-table bridge session with prizes for Mrs. D. Y. Livingston and Mrs. C. R. Wilson.
Minneapolis city council weighs requiring mufflers on trucks and motor cycles to reduce noise. City hall operations reportedly lose one to two hours daily due to loud motors.
Aerosol bombs spread a fine fog of insecticide that kills flies, mosquitoes, and moths in flight but do not reach vermin hiding spots nor eggs and larvae.
Mrs Glen B Holden of Richmond Va guest of honor at a 1 PM luncheon by the Women’s Council of the Christian church. About 30 members and four guests attended. Twins Ted and Tom Polk presented to Rev T C Polk as a highlight. Eleanor Tucker sang two solos and worship on Following the Trail of Faith was led by Mrs Leonard Wheatley and Mrs Loren Airy. A farewell picture was presented to Mrs Orville Caldwell as the Caldwell family moves to Batavia.
Farm Bureau members and families gathered with good attendance for an education and social evening in the Community room of the Y. Mrs. A. L. Duensing chaired the meeting with group singing led by Mrs. Shields and Alice Hunter at the piano.
Sara Lu Miller entertained nine guests at a one o'clock luncheon today at her home 757 West Washington Street. The luncheon was courtesy for the hostess houseguest Corinne Sills of Chicago a roommate at Cornell College and Marcella Botlenau of Savannah Georgia. Invests includec Cornell college students home for the weekend.
The Little Flower Circle of St James church met Thursday evening with Mrs Don McClure. Co hosts Mrs J S Mangold and Mrs Claude McCoy. They plan one remaining meeting with a cooperative supper for Circle and families in K C hall. Officers reported, books closed, bingo prizes given, refreshments served.
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