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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1942

Page

2

Picnic honors Fort Monmouth airman in Sunset Park visit

John A. Stephens home on ten day furlough from Fort Monmouth Red Bank New Jersey was guest of honor at a Sunset park picnic with 55 relatives. He will return as a Staff Sergeant and serves as an instructor in the radio division of the Signal corps. Other notes mention vacations visits and travel of local families including Mr and Mrs Harley Brock Mrs Alma Wilson and Pearl Gray. Washington Food Stores and local travel plans are noted along with Coast Guard training and several military family updates.

John A. Stephens Fort Monmouth Red Bank N. J Sunset Park S. A. Stephens Ainsworth The Signal Corps

Washington Indees Schedule Two Games This Weekend

The Washington Indees announce two Fourth of July weekend games. Saturday at Iowa City they face the Navy Seahawks, with Devinger and Mellacker sharing pitching duties. Sunday at Blattnerfield the Indees meet the Muscatine Moose at 2 30, while Town City hosts a 4 00 game.

Washington Indees Iowa City Navy Seahawks Indees Muscatine Moose Blattnerfield Town City Washington Devinger Mellacker Max Raymond

Plan Golf Tourney For Next Weekend

A meeting of the country club's tournament committee was held today to finalize plans for a Fourth of July weekend golf tournament. The two day event is set for Saturday and Sunday with full details to be published tomorrow.

Country Club

Students to See Indees Versus Seahawks in Iowa City

Iowa City crowds will witness free admission to Hawk-ey baseball games as Navy pre flight Seahawk nine comes to town. Lt Otto Vogel will coach the Seahawk squad in mid July with former Big Ten standouts from Ohio State Michigan and Minnesota on the roster.

Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkee Seahawk Iowa Naval Aviation Iowa Hawkeye Athletic Seahawks Washington Otto Vogel Big Ten Ohio State Michigan Minnesota Navy Nine

Results of Games In Major Leagues American League Standings

American League standings show W L Le Pet with New York at 47 23 .671 Boston 84 27 .629 Cleveland 42 33 .660 via ca eee 41 36 .632 Philadelphia 30 48 .385 Washington 2 48 .361 Yesterday's results Cleveland 7 Chicago 2 Boston 8 7 Washington 2 1 St Louis 12 Detroit 0 Cleveland at Chicago St Louis at Detroit New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston

W. le Pet New York Boston Clevglerg Odnawn ROME Philadelphia O Washington Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Detroit

Patriotic Window Display at I. Rothschild Store

The east window arranged by Mr. Rothschild showcases Liberty and Fourth of July themes each year. In 1942 the display highlights war stamps and bonds with colored lights forming a prominent V background.

I. Rothschild Mr. Rothschild

Hospital Want-Ads Note Minor Surgeries

Mrs. Mabel Lehrer of 309 West Madison was admitted last evening for minor surgery and dismissed. Delores Irene Patterson of 715 West Madison was admitted this morning for minor surgery and discharged. Arthur Gersh of R.4 was discharged at noon.

Mabel Lehrer West Madison Delores Irene Patterson Ray Patterson W. Madison Arthur Gersh

Local residents start ten day trips and reunions across states

Groups including Mr and Mrs John Beenblo som, Wilna Norman, Maurine Walker and others depart for travels to Brownwood Texas Camp Bowie and Pawnee Nebraska while a party from Fayette Manchester heads to Canada visiting Toronto Quebec Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Several returns from Tarkio Iowa Synod Youth conference are noted along with visits to Burlington by Mrs O H K Newell and daughters Evelyn and Marjorie.

John Beenblossom Wilna Norman Maurine Walker Sara Jane Lemley Ray Redljinger Betty Brownwood Texas Camp Bowie Wilda Lucile Busby Canada Fayette Manchester Chicago Toronto Quebec Niagra Falls Buffalo N.Y

Homestead reminiscences and local town lore parade through July

Homestead, July 1. A breezy column by Alvin C. Hasty notes far sighted Squire W. E. Edridge and local figures such as R. L. Badger, Ralph E. Shannon, and other countryside personalities. The piece recalls English River, Snake Hollow, and historic landmarks, auctions, and longtime residents, mixing humor and local history.

Alvin C. Hasty Squire W. E. Edridge R. L. Badger Evening Journal Sandy Hook Dutch Creek

The Rocking Chair Brigade Speaks On War Efforts

Mrs. Jennie Acheson of Massachusetts will speak at the United Presbyterian church on Friday afternoon about her impressions of New England. The piece urges Iowa and merchants to support war savings stamps and government bonds, stressing the national emergency and civic duty.

Jennie Acheson Massachusetts The Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church New England Iowa

Iowa Citizens Urged to Save for War Bonds and War Efforts

Notes urge residents to set aside funds for war bonds as Iowa’s reputation stands strong. Mrs Cornelia Sawyer of Sioux City is ill in Rochester Minnesota. Mrs Stella Latchem returns from Missouri after cyclone damage to farm buildings and sugar rationing work. Mrs Sadee McAvoy moves her goods to Blair building apartments hosting a thrift shop and clothing sale for families in need.

Iowa Cornelia Sawyer Sawyer Sioux City Rochester, Minn P.E.O Stella Latchem Missouri

Caffrey announces arrival of daughter Velda Anne

Mr and Mrs James T Caffrey of New York announce the birth of a daughter Velda Anne born Tuesday evening Mrs Caffrey formerly Veronica Adrian Private Dale FE Curtis son of Mr and Mrs Jess Curtis is stationed in Alabama His address is 37198486 Co B 321 1st Infantry Camp Rucker Alabama

James T. Caffrey New York City Velda Anne Caffrey Veronica Adrian Dale FE. Curtis Jess Curtis Alabama Camp Rucker

Entertain Group For Mrs Johnston At P R Horak Home

Mrs Paul Horak and Mrs Robert Lytle hosted a surprise bridge party for Mrs R R Johnston at the Horak home. Theta bridge club members and friends attended, playing at three tables with prizes for top scores and gifts for the honoree.

Paul Horak Robert Lytle R. R. Johnston Theta Bridge Club T. &. Phillips Raymond Dayton Nels B. Westermark

Patriotic Luncheon At Harmony Club Hosts

Mrs. Bill Crayne and Mrs. Dallas Kitzman co hosted a 1 pm patriotic luncheon at the Crayne home for Harmony club members. Sixteen members attended with several guests, tables decorated in red white and blue, and entertainment by Mrs. Paul Mayer and Mrs. Will McConnell.

Harmony Club B. Crayne Bill Crayne Dallas Kitzman The Keith Wells Nancy Macon Floyd Crayne Phyllis West Chester Orville Kemp Lone Tree Carl Replogle Dorothy Thompson Paul Mayer Will McConnell George Dare Miss Thompson Nelson Thompson

Browns Plan Spring Valley Visit With Chicago Friends

Mr and Mrs T B Brown and daughter Beverly will spend Sunday in Spring Valley Illinois with Mr and Mrs Lester Bowsar of Chicago. The men became friends during their hospitalization in Rochester Minnesota.

T. B. Brown Beverly Spring Valley, Ill Lester Bowsar Chicago Rochester Minn

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