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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1946
Page
2
Dorothy Putman takes a week of vacation from her duties in the office of the clerk of court. Leota Fishburn starts as a new employee at Bridges Ladies store, beginning yesterday.
Local shoppers are told prices remain the same while stock lasts. Notices list visits by Moore’s Bootery customers and residents traveling, plus sports scores and upcoming games.
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin M. Henry left for San Francisco after a visit with her parents in Brigh ton. Orville Unzicker and son Robert depart for Minnesota for a week of vacation and fishing. Herman Schultz, a West Chester business caller, was observed. Winifred Stanley heads to Des Moines for several days with friends. Wanda Batterson also leaves for Des Moines for a few days. Donald Lambert, discharged from Ft. Leavenworth, returns home to spend summer with his parents after two years in the army with the European theater service. Dr. and Mrs. A W Clow drive to Moline to meet daughter Donna arriving from Chicago after visits in Boston and New York and Washington. she heads to Panama. The Jamisons and daughter Mary Lou return to Indianapolis after a visit here since Saturday. Garla
A mixed golf event for men and women will be held Thursday July 4 at the country club. Play is open all day in two somes or foursomes with 18 hole medal play and prizes. Entries cost 25 cents and must be submitted by next Sunday. Entry on site at the country club or Chamberlin sports shop with a 74 cent fee. Expect much golf and many picnics on the grounds.
The notice lists newborns to Mr and Mrs Paul Escher Route and Mr and Mrs Orin Carr Wellman, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Thompson Ainsworth, and an appendectomy for Teressa Hershberger Kalona. It also records admissions and tonsillectomies for several residents and dinner guests at the Guther home.
The eye of a fish is described as round and inflexible like a marble. Focus is achieved by forward and backward movement of the lens rather than changes in lens shape.
Washington officials and scientists warn that atom bombs could devastate cities more than ships. Senators express concern that public fear may spread from early Crossroads reports, while scientists say tests on cities are needed to gauge real destructive power and consider nuking urban targets.
Governor Andrew F Schoeppel of Kansas chosen as keynote speaker for the state Republican convention to be held in Des Moines on July 26. Schoeppel is serving his second term as governor.
Iowa farmers paid more and received more in June per the Iowa cap and livestock reporting service. The farm price index rose from 211 to 215 while the prices paid index increased from 185 to 190. corn rose to 1.29 a bushel, wheat to 1.76, oats to .79, rye fell to 1.56, and beef cattle moved to 15.20 with hogs at 14.20.
America first leader Gerald L. K. Smith left Kansas City for Des Moines to spend three days in Iowa’s capital. He said nationalism is on the upswing in the United States citing Nebraska Senator Butler and North Dakota Senator Langer victories as signs.
The market shows cattle at 10 004 versus 12 000 last year and hogs near 12 000 compared with 6 300 a year ago. Omaha receipts decline while packers plan to recall workers as slaughters resume amid regional shifts and uncertainty. Henrik Shipstead comments on political horizon. organizations back 121 congressmen and 12 senate candidates with four Iowa representatives named.
Eleven members of the Wee Twelve bridge club met at Frances Whisler s home. Mrs Kennetth Patterson won high score at three tables. Guest Janile Cummings, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Cummings, attended. Refreshments were served by Clarice Meek. Next meeting hosted by Marcelli Boileau.
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting meets at 9 30 Wednesday at the church. The Methodist church choir will not rehearse this week but will sing at Sunday morning service. regular rehearsal resumes Wednesday evening July 10.
An 80 year old said she is free from pain and able to work after using NUE-OVO Laboratories treatment. Mrs. Anna Paul invites letters for information at P. O. Box 825 Vancouver Washington.
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