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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1946

Page

2

Local Notes On Travel, Sales, and Services

Mrs M J Cruise leaves for Minnesota to join her husband for a week in Duluth before returning home. Moore's Bootery advertises price protection on current stock. Mrs R A Jurging and sons depart for Traer Iowa to visit her mother Mrs Esther Wood for ten days. Dr Boller notes office closure until July 8. Elma Vacha hosts 16 Business and Professional Women from Ottumwa. picnic plans canceled by rain. Reid Boyd promotes magazine subscription price increases with a call to order now. Frank J Ralph and daughter Susanne of Omaha Nebr visit La Salle Illinois after staying with Harry Souden. Carson Scott guests of Everette Stewart. return to Galena Illinois with daughter-in-law and granddaughters as Lt. Scott heads to Okinawa mid July. John Patterson attends Pioneer seed corn meeting in Johnston. Kate Hotle and Mary Caldwell to Iowa City for three and a half weeks training in long distance telephone operation.

Carson Scott Everette Stewart Galena, Ill David Scott Margaret Ann Lt. Scott Okinawa Kate Hotle W. H. Hotle Mary Caldwell Edna Caldwell Iowa City

Nelson Wins Open Playoff at Country Club in 2 Up Finish

Jim Nelson of Fairfield defeated John Campbell of Oskaloosa in an 18 hole playoff to win the Washington country clubs second open tournament by two strokes. Nelson led by a stroke early and held the advantage. Campbell mounted a late challenge but stabilized with an 18 hole total of 74 to Nelson’s 72. Campbell finished four over par with several out of bounds penalties and a cold putter, while Nelson's short game and putting sealed the victory. Campbell is 22 and a pre medical student. Next local tournament set for July 4 with details to follow.

Jim Nelson Fairfield John Campbell Oskaloosa Washington Nelson Campbell

Major Leagues Baseball Scores and Standings Snapshot

American League standings show Boston leading with .600, New York 28 losses, Washington 33 wins. Sunday results include Philadelphia 6 New York 3, Boston 15 Washington. Detroit and St. Louis split, Chicago beats Cleveland. National League results feature Chicago over Cincinnati, Pittsburgh over St. Louis, New York over Philadelphia, and Brooklyn defeating Boston.

W. i Bostok New York Heisslt Anc Washington St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Boston W.L. Pet Brooklyn Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Postponed Legion Juniors Baseball Game

The Washington American Legion juniors game with Iowa City American Legion juniors, scheduled for yesterday, was postponed due to uncertain weather. Manager Wayne Chamberlain said it will be rescheduled possibly as a twilight game during the week, with further Journal notices.

Washington American Legion Iowa City American Legion Wayne Chamberlain Journal

Anniversary Party For Luther Croms

Mr and Mrs Luther Crom of Bloomfield formerly lived south of Washington hosted relatives and friends for an anniversary gathering. They will observe their 10th wedding anniversary July 4 with a cooperative dinner and photos. Attending were Vivian Darnell and family Muscatine. Mr and Mrs Joe Nelson and son. and families from Washington and nearby communities.

Luther Crom Bloomfield Washington Crom Vivian Darnell Howard Darnell Muscatine Joe Nelson Charles Carriker Ed Nelson Roy Nelson Carl Nelson Sigourney, Webster Douds Bunch Lancaster Kirksville Lyvonia

Elect Mrs Neuhart President For Year Women’s Council

The Women's Council of the Christian church met in the church parlors with 24 members and children present. Mrs John Jarvis led devotions and Mrs Leslie Beenblossom presided at the business meeting which approved summer gatherings including a Sunset Park picnic. Officers elected: Mrs Harlan Neuhart president, Mrs Leslie Beenblossom vice president, Mrs Lester Nicola secretary, Mrs William Putman financial secretary, Mrs Bessie Tucker treasurer.

Women's Council of the Christian Church John Jarvis Leslie Beenblossom Sunset Park Harlan Neuhart Lester Nicola William Putman Bessie Tucker

Hospital discharges and admissions listed in local notices

Dismissals yesterday included Edna Renoux route three Mrs. Lester Wagner Wayland Mrs. Austin Moore 707 S Ninth St Dean Owens Columbus Junction Mrs. Ernest Yoder and twin daughters Janet Anne and Janice Ann of Parnell Mrs. Jay Darby and son Charles Arthur of Keota Mrs. Bert McKeag of Keota Dave FE Bontrager of Kalona Gordon Marner of Kalona Were discharged today. Rupert L Gates route one was admitted Saturday night as a medical patient. Admitted yesterday as medical patients were Mrs. Mary Goodwin 215 Sixth Street Mrs. Corda Osborne Nurses home Mrs. Irene Breen Washington. Mrs. Delia Litweiller of Kalona was admitted yesterday as a surgical patient and this morning Frances Weeks Riverside route one was admitted for surgery.

Edna Renoux Route Three Lester Wagner Wayland Austin Moore S. Ninth St Dean Owens Columbus Junction Ernest Yoder Janet Anne Janice Ann Parnell Jay Darby Charles Arthur Bert McKeag Keota Dave FE. Bontrager Kalona Gordon Marner Rupert L. Gates Route One Mary Goodwin Sixth Street Corda Osborne Nurses Home Irene Breen Washington Delia Litweiller Frances Weeks Riverside

Janet Nadene Martin Weds Earl E. Kambic in Antioch

Carl Martin of Mill Valley announces the marriage of his daughter Janet Nadene to Earl E. Kambic of Antioch. The ceremony was at Holy Rosary Church Antioch on June 23 with Rev H Kelly officiating. The couple will reside in Mill Valley with Janet a former Tamalpais student and Dowds Express employee and Earl a Live Oak High graduate.

Carl Martin Mill Valley Calif Janet Nadene Earl E. Kambiec Henry J. Kambec Antioch Holy Rosary H. Kelly Marilyn Walker James Cross Kambie Carmel-by-the-Sea Florence Avenue Tamalpais High School Bank of America Washington Order of Rainbow Girls Live Oak High School Dowds Express Alan Walker

Schedule of Tonight's Major League Baseball Games

Tonight's slate includes fensberger 2 4 at Brooklyn Behrman 3 2 and Night Cincinnati 8 2 at St Louis Dickson 4 2 plus Pittsburgh 4 4 at Chicago 6 6 Wyse. Only games scheduled.

Fensberger Brooklyn Behrman Cincinnati Walters St. Louis Dickson Pittsburgh Sewell Chicago Wyse

Understanding Butter Measurement in Recipes

The article explains a difference between melted butter and butter before melting. It notes that in melted butter the measurement is taken after melting, while otherwise it is measured as solid butter before melting. Following recipe instructions is important due to differing yields.

Paper protects long bake of rich mixtures

For cooking rich mixtures such as fruit cakes use heavy brown greased paper or heavy wax paper in the baking pan. Greased paper provides the best protection when mixtures are baked at low temperatures for a long period.

Iron Diagonal Bias Cut Garments Require Special Ironing

Guidance notes that bias cut slips and nighties must be ironed along the fabric grain using the thread direction. This method follows the diagonal bias of the garment to avoid stretching or distortion.

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

Friendly Bible class meets Friday at 7 30 p m at Oscar Burham home. Democrat Women host 2 30 p m gathering with Mrs E C Richer presiding. Merry Makers, Just Us, H E O, Linger Longer, U and I clubs hold afternoon sessions. St Pauls Women's Guild gathers Friday at 1 30 p m at the church.

Friendly Bible Class the Baptist Church Oscar Burham Merry Makers Club Clinton Anderson Just Us W. Cc. McFadden H.E.O Ed Miller Linger Longer Don Kinner Bill Chmelar U and I Club Brest Garrett St. Paul’s Women’s Guild

Birthday greetings for local families mark July arrivals

July first brings multiple young birthdays as Kathryn Simmering Janet Freeman Wilma Clark Dennis Walton turn age three to six. Local relatives Charles Crull DeElda Lee reception well wishes pour in from area residents including Mrs. Joe Kolo Mrs. Shalla and Mrs. McArtor.

Kathryn Lynne Simmering Jerry Simmering Janet Sue Freeman Kenneth Freeman Washington Wilma Maxine Clark Jerry Clark Dennis Duane Walton Carl Walton Keota Charles Crull Vernor Crull DeElda Mae Lee M. D. Lee Joe A. Kolosick Ainsworth Jim Shalla Salem Alice McArtor

Birthday and anniversary notices span families in town and beyond

John Wagner and son Ernest observe birthdays. Wandaline Carter of San Francisco has a birthday today while her grandmother Mrs. Fred Neiswanger spends part of the summer there. Mr and Mrs S T Wheeler of Ainsworth celebrate their golden wedding anniversary and it is the first anniversary for Mr and Mrs Dean Cox, Dean being the Wheelers' grandson. A birthday cake honors William Walker Brown, one year old son of Mr and Mrs William Wright Brown.

Wandaline Carter San Francisco Calif Fred Neiswanger S. T. Wheeler Ainsworth Dean Cox Dean Wheelers Willliam Walker Brown William Wright Brown

Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting Schedule

A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will convene at 9:30 a m Wednesday at the church located at 117t2. The gathering invites parishioners to join in quiet reflection and communal devotion.

Presbyterian

Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Sam T Wheeler

Mr and Mrs Sam T Wheeler celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their Ainsworth home and an afternoon open house for about 50 friends. The couple married July 1 1896 near Riverside and later moved to Scranton before settling in Ainsworth. Their children Burton Silvis and Mrs E R Cox Washington join in honoring them along with grandchildren Dean Cox and Mrs Charles Sim.

Sam T. Wheeler Ainsworth E. R. Cox Cox Dean Cox Stroudsburg Penna Sam and Carrie Bert Comstock Ruth Floyd Comstock Ward Comstock Charles Kern Faye la Harpe Ill Charles Lynn Myrtle Bryant Fairfield Elmer Steffin Richard Cedar Falls Carrie Walker J. M. Walker Samuel T. Wheeler Walker Riverside Whelney

Soap Slivers Save the Day in Greasy Kitchen Tidy

A short tip explains sink dish use of soap slivers to tackle grease on pots and pans, storing leftover soap in water to extend cleaning power.

Storm sash cuts heating load and saves fuel in tests

Tests show storm sash reduces heating load by 20 percent when all windows are fitted. Prolonged high intensity firing periods are lessened and equipment life is extended. Economic appeal centers on fuel savings that vary by climate and glass area, with about 20 percent savings indicated.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wolf’s Flower M. J. Cruise Minnesota Dr. Cruise Duluth Minn Moore's Bootery R. A. Jurging Dennis William Traer Iowa Esther Wood Dr. Boller Elma Vacha Business and Professional Women’s Club of Ottumwa Miss Vacha Ottumwa High School Vacha Reid Boyd St-M-W Frank J. Ralph Susanne Owaha Nebr la Salle Inl Harry Sowden Ralphs Aexal Penney John Patterson Johnston Donut Holes Fern Pastry Shop Fern West Side Square MAJOR Detroit Haynes Overmire St Louis Zoldak Harder Luther Croms Mrs Putman Nicola Etterine Spenser Bryan Coakley Ota Janet Martin Earl E. Kambic ALL Brothers Company Muncie, Ind Democrat Women's Club E. C. Richer Democrat John Wagner Ernest Martin’s Modern Cleaners Andalusia Vu. V. Crull John W. Lee Montgomery Uae Mer
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