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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
2
Local notices report Mrs. I F Lambert traveling to Winfield then Kansas City with relatives for July festivities. Penney’s announces After The 4th Clearance event at 9 AM with discounts on Misses wool skirts. Several residents plan visits to Davenport Des Moines Ottumwa and California for July Fourth, plus a neighborhood picnic and weekend get togethers with family and friends.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Febinger of Denver travel home after visiting relatives with Mrs Bessie Palmer who sold her house at 308 W Jefferson. Several locals depart for Marion Rockford Denver and Lincoln while others visit Grinnell Danville and Lincoln. Westminster assembly programs attract 2060 youth and 200 adults at Grinnell College with Te lty purpose we share theme.
Dick Dawson pitched Cargill to a 9 to victory over the YMCA team at Cargill Field last night. Teammate errors doomed Dallas Chamberlin, the Y hurler. Roy Sowash and Norman Peg doubled for the teams. A Washington Cubs versus Y game is set for tonight at 6 15 with Francis Mangold and Sam Batterson as the Cubs battery.
Tommy Murphy pitched a one hit game with 14 strikeouts to lead the Washington junior Legion team to an 8 5 victory over West Liberty. Hamm caught for Washington while Little and Cheif were the battery for West Liberty. Five runs came in a big second inning rally and three more in the fifth. A make up game may be scheduled for next Monday and on July 9 Washington meets Sigourney here.
The article explains that wool grades hinge on fiber diameter, noting variation by breed and by body part. It emphasizes that finer fibers fetch higher grades and that grading systems distinguish length and stiffness alongside diameter.
The annual meeting of the Protective Benevolent Association of the Domain of Iowa will be held Thursday, July 10, at the YMCA. It will be a dinner meeting with Pythian Sisters serving at 6 30 p.m. and is open to all lodge members, regardless of affiliation.
Admitted Tuesday: Frank Starwator Ainsworth medical Jimmy Benda Brighthon medical discharged this morning Mrs Howard Wright Keota surgical. Dismissed Mrs Gwen Coverdale and son of 1052 W Madison St. Today Lloyd Griggs Wayland Mrs Earl Booth route four Births Mr and Mrs Walter Rich Crawfordsville a son at 12 10 this morning.
Frank R. Nichols of Davenport Iowa claims aluminum wire for hay bale ties could save farmers about 100 million dollars this year by substituting aluminum for steel in tying bales. He notes a 75 cent per ton hay increase due to aluminum but overall hay savings dwarf the extra cost as steel supply tightens.
Cedar Rapids Iowa July 3. Jesse Hunter a Cedar Rapids firefighter today was credited with saving two youths from drowning after swimming nearly a mile to rescue Herman Meyer 12 and Darwin Kane Cedar Rapids who were swept away in the Cedar River. Hunter dove in and swam several blocks to reach the boys and held them above water for minutes until rescues by Art Conrad and Ray Sample arrived by boat.
Des Moines July 3 UP Six new laws from the 52nd general assembly take effect tomorrow affecting conservation hunting and fishing. Provisions include banning firearm discharge at cables or signal equipment and prohibiting shooting rifles over public waters or highways. Aircraft use of inland lakes is limited to transportation between points at least thirty miles apart, with water use allowed in emergencies.
Ira A. Daffin president of New Holland Machine Co says modern machinery reduces labor on farms. He argues mechanization lowers manpower needs and boosts efficiency amid agricultural changes.
Seven boys coached by Mrs. Lee C. Stone performed Tuesday evening in the social rooms of the Methodist church with Dan Holland on trombone assisting. The program featured works by Thompson Schaum and Chopin among others, including River and dance pieces.
The U and I club met yesterday afternoon with Amanda Schulty. Eleven members and two guests, Mrs. Bessie Lantry of Keota and Mrs. Roy Schulty, attended. The group visited and played wahoo before refreshments were served.
Mrs. C. A. Pratt honored at a farewell courtesy hosted by Mrs. Harry Sowden and others at 328 E. Main. Fourteen guests attended a two course supper as white candles and pink roses decorated the Sowden home. Bridge crowned Mrs. D. P. Livingston with high score while Mrs. L. A. Jones served as traveling.
Tatapoochon Camp Fire girls gathered at Mrs George Dowell Rags home for a rag hunt with the most rags winning a queen’s crown. Margaret Baker received a wreath of summer flowers. Janet Graf, president, led the business meeting as Mrs Dowell handed out sewing patterns. Two girls bought ice cream for refreshments.
A marriage license was issued today at the courthouse to Liverette Dale Miller and Ellen Marie Caldwell, both of Washington.
Daffin forecasts U S farms will need only one sixteenth as many workers. His study notes that equipment maker Sigz-Welder has built a flame-thrower weeding machine reducing labor from 65 to four on an experimental Alabama plantation.
Twenty one guests gathered at the Ira Hough home in West Chester for a cooperative dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ned Summerlin and sons Mike and Larry of Ft. Pierce Florida. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Woodford Mr. and Mrs. Francis Romine and family John Hough and family Jerry and Jane Janda of Chicago Mrs Ida Hough and others. The Summerlin party later visited the Lloyd Neiswanger home and other local hosts.
Mrs. William Beggs entertained 14 members of the Just Us club yesterday afternoon. President Mrs. L. L. Loveless led a business session. flood relief funds bought clothing material for Ottumwa area. Next meeting set as guest day on July 18 at Sunset Park. Mrs. Mame Brock and Mrs. Al Crone planned games. Mrs. Harding assisted with refreshments.
The executive board of the Women's Council of the Christian church met at president Mrs. Leo Sturgeon's home for a business session. Ten members attended and outlined plans for the year, including a picnic on July 25 at Sunset Park. Light refreshments were served.
Dorothy Nichols and Francis Olson married in a single ring ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran parsonage Wednesday evening. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Nichols, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Olson of Warrens Wisconsin, exchanged vows in the presence of family and friends. The couple will reside at 733 Ki Second Street.
A transit capacity note states that in the United States there are enough seats in trolley coaches street cars and buses to seat the entire nation of Australia.
Notices for Friday include Walnut Women's club July 4 ice cream social at Sunset park bring cake or cookies and family table service. Rebekah lodge meets 8 p m at S O F hall. Saturday W R C meets 2 30 p m at Legion hall. Monday Rebekah and Odd Fellows joint installation 1 O O F hall T T TM cooperative supper 6 30 p m Mrs Verle Gallagher Pring table service. Tuesday West Chester W R C guest day social 2 p m at Methodist Church
Mrs Craig entertained the South Side club with help from her daughter Mrs Vernon Stagner and daughter in law Mrs Junior Craig in Riverside. After a brief business meeting the afternoon included social time and luncheon with guests Mrs Delbert Flynn Mrs Burton Fox and others plus several members.
Women of the Country club met for golf and bridge with 23 members. Mrs Hugo Lensch led a two course dinner after games as Mrs J E Kunath won high in bridge and Mrs James Roach earned a golf ball. Mrs Day announced tournament plans. first round on July 16 and entries must submit three nine hole scores by July 14 or a qualifying round may be held.
The Women’s Missionary Society afternoon division of the United Presbyterian Church met at the church parlor with 14 members present. Devotional reading by Ina Sampson on Evangelism followed by prayer and discussion of The Rural Church. Clara Tate reported on the W. G. M. & at Monmouth Illinois last month. Vice President Colthurst led business. August meeting set for the church. Masson to give a resume of her western trip.
Members of the Red Horser club enjoyed a picnic supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Bernard Weiss on their lawn. Don Mitchell led a brief business meeting before games and card time. The next gathering is set for August 6 at the Harold Brock home with Weiss and Brock families on refreshment duties.
Mrs Dwight Hayes hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs Robert Schneider née Verlee Jones. Evelyn Morrison and Connie Skubal carried gifts. guests included Mrs Walter Jones Mrs P E Skubal and other local women and men.
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