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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1943

Page

2

Mt Pleasant visitors and furloughs noted in Washington round

Frances and Mary Irwin and Patty Hill of Mt. Pleasant visit Washington yesterday afternoon. Several local residents receive furloughs and plan trips from Camp Campbell Camp Forrest and Des Moines to Missouri and California. Ice house hours and local visits fill the holiday week as families arrange summer stays and travel plans.

Frances Mary Irwin Patty Hill Mt. Pleasant Washington

Club Standings and Results of Games in Baseball League

American League standings show Washington 35 30 635 and Cleveland 32 32 .500 with St. Louis 29 31 .483 and Philadelphia 30 37 .448. Friday results include Detroit 5 and Boston 2 and Cleveland 12 New York 0 with other line scores and pitchers listed for today’s games around major matchups.

Pee Peer Ore Washington Cleveland Pobsar Tron Nianahack St. Louis Detroit Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago Gates Chandler Donald Newhouser Henshaw Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Starr Vander Meer Fischer Wittig M. Cooper Schreechen Melton

27 Hole Red Cross Handicap Golf Tourney at Country Club

Washington golfers prepare for a two day 27 holes Red Cross benefit handicap tournament at the country club. Entry 50 cents, prizes include golf balls to winners and booby prize. handicaps ensure even scores. City tournament for club members starts next week in four flights with 50 members already signed up. finals August 1.

Washington Country Club Red Cross

Hospital Discharges and Birth Announced

Mrs John Carris Keota discharged last evening. Mrs Charles McKone and daughter Frances Amn 915 West Madison, and Mrs Dean Gipple and son Bruce Wayne Columbus Junction discharged this morning. Dan Holecom 16 South 3rd parent of a daughter born this morning at 3 28 weighing eight pounds ten and one half ounces. Boyd Smith Keota major operation yesterday 200N, Mrs W A Phillips 515 Scoth admitted this morning as medical patient. Richard Johnson Ainsworth discharged this morning after surgical treatment for lacerated finger. Wayne Tomfeldt Letts discharged noon.

John Carris Charles McKone Frances Amn West Madison Dean Gipple Bruce Wayne Columbus Junction Dan Holecom South 3Rd Boyd Smith Keota W .A. Phillips Richard Johnson Ainsworth Wayne Tomfeldt Letts

A Matter of Age

Ruth Potter hides her age and risks a flirtation with Dan Bronson on a ski weekend. After a fall on the nursery slope she is told by bystanders she may be forty, but Dan remains a mystery as she recovers and confronts her pride.

Ruth Potter Dan Bronson Ray Ferris Bess Masher Art Carlton Ray Ruth Bess Ron Bronson Annex Nursery Dan

Forbidden Love and a Sister’s Warning

Marion confronts jealousy and lovesick chaos as she follows Frank and Terry. Terry warns Marion to choose Earnest, recounting her sister Belle’s ruin, while Marion hovers near a pool room corner and overhears Frank and Terry arguing. Terry resolves to steer Marion toward Earnest, hoping to save her from heartbreak.

Marion Terry Belle Frank Marion Jensen Theresa Hamilton Earnest Barton Tony Marian

Cellulose Common Cotton in Plant Life

Cellulose, a natural product found in many plants, forms the basis of cotton and other biological materials. It is a primary structural component in plant cell walls and contributes to fiber strength and textile properties.

Sugar beet cultivation spans nineteen states in the West and Midwest

The article notes that sugar beets are grown across nineteen states in the western and midwestern regions. The piece emphasizes the widespread cultivation without detailing specific states or figures.

Midwestern

Set, Mrs Witthoft Honored at Supper

Mr and Mrs W C Richards hosted a picnic supper southeast of town to honor Sgt and Mrs Arthur Witthoft. After buffet service a social hour followed and the couple received a wedding gift. Attendees included John Koehler Letty Julia Wayne Zeck Shirley Henry Martin Ruth Joe Anna Mae Graber and others.

W. C. Richards Arthur J. Witthoft John Koehler John Letty Julia Wayne Zeck Shirley Henry Martin Paul Ruth Joe Anna Mae Graber Carl Schneider Set Witthoft G M Wylie Donna Harold

Missionary Society Sets July Meeting Focus on Evangelism

The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met yesterday with fifteen members. Mrs. J. O. Matthews led devotionals, followed by prayer circle led by Mrs. J. A. Slawthorne. Discussion emphasized visualizing tasks, defining tasks, and evangelism through witness and training children at home and Sabbath school.

Women’s Missionary Society of The United Presbyterian Church J. O. Matthews J. A. Slawthorne Silas Ross

Rubio Town News Roundup At Home and Abroad

Lawrence Bond was called home from Indiana and moved from New Orleans recently. Mrs. Charley Carriker went to Washington to be with grandson Jimmy Nelson during tonsil surgery. Local folks traveled to Washington for canning sugar coupons. Arthur Lambert Jr. returned after a visit with Cora Borsdorf and Johnny at the Elmer Horning home. Miss Helen Borsdorf returned home from Madison Kansas after visiting Cora Borsdorf and the Lambert family. Mrs. Cora Borsdorf and son were mentioned among residents.

Arthur Lambert Rubio Town Lawrence Bond Indiana New Orleans Charley Carriker Washington Jimmy Nelson Arthur Lambert Jr Cora Borsdorf Johnny Elmer Horning Helen Borsdorf Madison Kansas

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Groups

The list covers Daughters of Union Veterans and BTEO meetings at the Legion hall, Kolah club and Pansy Hill club picnics, Sunset Park events, and Embroidery club invitations. A variety of Friendly Social, Grace Hill, Just Us, and Country club gatherings include potlucks, luncheons, and devotionals with transport, guest roles, and multi-group hosting.

Daughters of Union Veterans BTEO Legion Hall Kolah Club Sunset Park Pansy Hill Club I. Babb Embroidery Club Grace Hill Ladies Aid Ira Miksch John Williams Lyle Hayes Roll Call Riendly Logan Ahrens West Main Just Us J. D. Dayton

Davenport Social Notes and Visits Highlight Week

Mrs. Della Ramsey visited her daughter in Davenport this past week while Mr. and Mrs. Dean Feldman from Kalona shopped in Washington. Marjorie Ahrens and Morris Tennes of Davenport plan a weekend at Logan Ahrens home during Marjorie’s ten day vacation from work. The address listed for airman Kenneth J. Blecha is Group 48 44 B AAFPTS SAACE San Antonio Texas.

Della Ramsey Ivan Marston Davenport Dean Feldman Kalona Washington Marjorie Ahrens Morris Tennes Logan Ahrens Marjorie Avic Kenneth J. Blecha Group Aafpts. Saace San Antonio Texas

Local Families Return From Short Visits and Work Trips

Johnny accompanies a partner on a brief home visit while Mr and Fred Thompson return from Ot tumwa where Fred worked for ten weeks. Francis Feltz unloads a wheat car between Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Ruth Morrow returns home after months away. Farmers rush to catch up amid showers as Raymond Steinbeck hauls lambs to Cedar Rapids for A Mouser. Rosie Nemick from Chicago visits the A J Steinbeck home.

Johnny Fred Thompson Ottumwa Fred Francis Feltz Ruth Morrow Raymond Steinbeck Cedar Rapids A. Mouser Rosie Nemick Chicago A. J. Steinbeck

Rebekah Meeting Held Last Evening

The Zimri Rebekah lodge met with 50 members at the 1.0.C.F. hall. Noble Grand Mrs. Milo Steele led the meeting and one new member joined. A joint installation for J.C.C.F. and Rebekahs is set for Thursday July 8 with Kalona Lodge installing staff. A family picnic is planned for Wednesday July 7 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments were provided by the committee and members.

Zimri Rebekah Lodge C.F Noble Crand Milo Steele J.C.C.F. Order Rebekahs Kalona Lodge Rebekah Club Howard Lins Harry Hamilton Fred Kephart Alice Wulf Edna Peters Mabel Patterson Florence Holmes Rudy Warenknecht

Birthday List Celebrates Local Children and Couples

In this week of birthdays and anniversaries several local families are celebrated. Leonard Alfred Young marked his third birthday yesterday while Martha Ann turns two and Tommy Allen reaches one today. N M Speidel Melak Marek Clara Faulkner and Jimmy Lee Podaris are also noted birthday celebrants today. Ken Hochstaler and family mark Loren Douglas Hochstaler third birthday. Joe Simmering Rudie Schmidt and Loren Sutherland observe wedding anniversaries. Tomorrow Mrs Don McLaughlin Mrs R M Anderson Sarah Rinehart and Mrs Harry Bishop celebrate birthdays, with Donald Duane Stewart turning eight and other locals Warren Goodwin Harold Ray Cummings Joe Melinski H M Kelley Ollie Eichelberger and Lyle Churchill noted for upcoming births or birthdays.

Leonard Young Leonard Alfred Martha Ann Tommy Allen Lorrow N. M. Speidel Melak Marek of Kalona Clara Faulkner Jimmy Lee Podaris Warren Goodwin Harold Ray Cummings Joe Melinski H. M. Kelley Ollie Eichelberger Noble

Emma C Anderson Mission Study Group Meeting Report

Mrs J E Kunath hosted Emma C Anderson Mission Study Group with devotion by Mrs Peart Whistler and a chapter review by Mrs I R Mauthe on discipleship in Cuba. The note includes Cuba facts, church work since 1899, and sympathy sent to Mrs A Anderson.

J. E. Kunath Enteriag Emma C. Anderson A. H. Hebner Peart Whistler I. R. Mauthe Cuba Oem United States The Methodist Church Wee Jed Miller A. Aderson

Social notes salute Texas and Muscatine visitors

Mrs. John Yousling plans an indefinite stay with her husband in San Avie jo Texas. Mrs. C C Rice of Muscatine visits for the weekend with her daughter Mrs Milo Sorte. Mr Rice is due to arrive later to join them for the weekend.

John Yousling San Aviejo Texas C. C. Rice Muscatine Milo Mr. Rice

Labor unions to hold bargaining election in Iowa plant

Clarence Cedar Rapids A Meter national labor relations board examiner announces two unions at the Aurox Tool and Die plant have settled and will hold a consent election July 13. The contract with the independent group expires July 15. United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America C I O affiliate face Victory Tool and Yee lodge in the dispute.

Cedar Rapids A. Meter National Labor Teletions Board Aurox Tool and Die Os United Farm Equipment An Metal Workers of Americs C.I.0 Petitioners Victory Tool Yee Lodge Grou Wieter

Birthday Notices From Local Families

Mrs Raymond Pee tuson of Grinnell and Mary Lou Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Jones, have birthdays coming Friday. Eleanor Peiffer is remembered today on her birthday. Willard Mapel, stationed in Texas, has a birthday.

Mary Lou Jones Mrs Harry Jones Eleanor Peiffer Remem Teo Pfe Willard Mapel Texas

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Wolf Floral CO C. C. Riggs Kansas City Lemmon Riggs Rollo Hesseltine Det. Inf. Post Ft. Sam Houston Little Litt Shirley Gardner Jean Wright Crawfordsville Lyle Miller Camp Campbell Archie Miller Cleo Shockey Princeton Missouri Arthur J. Wittthoft Nashville Tennessee Camp Forrest Dave Falk Joe Falk Ernest Martens Martens Frank Ryan Richard Minick California Wilson Coal Co Ada Dennison J. C. Penney Claud Rhodebeck Frank Wolf John Wooley and Stephany James Wooley John Cherry Dale Kelloge Larry Morning Sun Lou Rhodebeck Harland Mead Washington Junior College Mead Mt. Vernon Iowa Dean Mead Cornell College Raymond Bouar New London Mourray Smylie Wasn’rsycun EF Isign U.S.N Fleet A Wine Nine N.A.S C. CC. Phorn Des Moines Aaron Bailey Richland Inlaw Hal Figgins C. A. Neville J. M. Welch Toledo Ohio Charles Vondrasek Mr. Welch Merchant Marines Harris Wolff Ross Smith Dobson Dean Hueffer Pottera Wilks Eh Pets New Yorks Gee Javery Kimball Arion Theresa Viour W. J. Masson Sion M. C. McFetters D. H. McLaughlin George Kerry Sam Himmelreich Ruth Nichol Missionary Society H. L. Walker Prairie Flower Missionary Society Orva Scott Charles Ashby Lampedusa Royal Air Force Rebekah Loren Douglas Hochstatler Oren Hochstailer of Wellman Joe Simmering Rudie Schmidt Loren Sutherland Don McLaughlin R. M. Anderson Sarah Rinehart Harry Bishop Donald Duane Stewart James Stewart Lyle Churchill Charles Churchill West Chester J. E. Kunath Claremce Mrs. Raymond Peetuson Grinnell Roy Degler 57Th North Africa Internationalp
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