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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1945

Page

2

Towa City Team Tourney Victor

The O. K. Thre Shop softball team of Iowa City won the tourney at the armory field beating Uncle Dave's Case of Muscatine 9 to 1 in the final. Prizes went to 1st and 2nd place teams. crowds attended from eight in the morning until late. Eleven teams played with Columbus Junction absent. Art Edmondson and Marvin Buckwalter officiated.

O. K. Thre Shop Iowa City Armory Field Uncle Dave Muscatine Washington Brighton Columbus Junction Art Edmondson Marvin Buckwalter

Textile finishes endure beyond washings promise new fibers

Textile chemists are creating new fibers and finishes for old fabrics. Traditional surface finishes from starches clays soaps and metallic compounds faded after washing but upcoming finishes will persist much longer for muslins percal es organdies damasks cretones and chintz, preserving crispness.

Chintz

Dyes From Coal Tar Surpass Eight Thousand Varieties

The passage notes that more than 8,000 kinds of dyes with bright colors can be derived from black coal tar, highlighting the chemical richness found in coal tar distillates and their wide range of applications.

Major Leagues American League standings and results

Yesterday's results show Washington beating Chicago in 12 innings and Boston topping Detroit. Standings list Washington 40 26 and New York 31 30 while Philadelphia at 21 44 trails. Tonight's schedule includes Washington at Chicago and Boston at Detroit with other matchups across the league.

American League Weis Pet Serbie Ee New York C.i Washington Boston Ae We Chicago Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis

S and C Club Picnic Brings Families Together at Riverside Park

The S and C club and families held their annual picnic Sunday at Riverside Park with a cooperative noon dinner and games. Attendees included Mrs. Dale Navy Maude Murphy Mr and Mrs Fred Havel Roberta Wieland and many more. The last meeting was held Thursday with Mrs. Lawrence Zass and guests Mrs. Orval Meeks Tommy Jirsa Betty and Coral Fisher. Prizes went to Mrs. Meeks Mrs. Earnest Bowman and Mrs Ed Kucera. The next gathering is planned for July 12 hosted by Mrs. Fred Kucera.

C Club Riverside Park Dale Navy Maude Murphy Fred Havel Roberta Wieland Worth Hartzel John Moss Earnest Bowman Milt Walldrob Charles Schnoebelen Vern Moss Guy Ge

Cincinnati at Brooklyn St. Louis at New York

Schedule listing four NBA matchups with teams Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia slated across venues. No outcomes provided.

Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Honor Pvt Krotz Furlough Farewell Party Held

Pvt Hubert Krotz on furlough from Camp Robinson Ark was guest of honor at multiple family gatherings in which Wil liam Krotz hosted a farewell party Friday night. Attendees included Joe Krotz Delbert Belores John Krotz Ronald Marilyn Bobbie Wilbur Chalupa Charla Nadine Warren Forbes Larry Fred Kucera and Phil.

Hubert Krotz Camp Robinson Ark William Krotz Joe Krotz Delbert Belores John Krotz Ronald Marylin Bobbie Wilbur Chalupa Charla Nadine Warren Forbes Larry Fred Kucera Phil

Farmerettes Meet With Mrs. Knotek

The 4 H club Farmerettes met Friday evening at Mrs. Joe Knotek’s home with Ruth Foster and Grace Croisant present. Foster discussed summer home furnishings projects while Croisant advised on health and posture. Rosamond Sojka led the meeting as girls reported their room work and planned the summer project.

Joe Knotek Ruth Foster Grace Croisant Miss Foster Miss Croisant Rosamond Sojka

Rabenold Family Picnic Celebrates Returned S-Set Hero

Staff Sergeant John E. Rabenold, recently freed from a German camp after nearly a year as a B-24 gunner, was honored at a Sunset Park family gathering. Relatives listed include Mrs. John Rabenold and numerous Rabenold family members, with details of his capture and liberation shared.

John E. Rabenold Sunset Park Rabenold Meor Germany Baltic Sea Baltic Sturnz Luft IV United States John Rabenold Harry Rabenold Mary Rabenold John Adams Don Rabenold Tommy Carl Lay Manford Rabeneld Ruth Roland Rabenold Carrie Rabenold

Private Krotz Honored at Basket Dinner

A basket dinner Sunday honored Pvt. Krotz at the sister's home of Mrs Warren Forbes. Family members from Rockford Illinois and nearby towns attended, including Lloyd Krotz, William Krotz, red Kucera, and Anna Krotz, along with other relatives.

Dren Leo Havel Pvt. Krotz Warren Forbes Lloyd Krotz David Rockford

How to Can Greens by Ruth Foster County Extension Agent

Spinach swiss chard and beet tops make good greens for canning. Use young tender leaves wash well wilt in a covered kettle with minimal water pack hot into clean jars and seal. Process in boiling water bath 3% hours or in pressure canner 95 minutes at 10 pounds for pint jars.

Country Club Hosts All Day Fourth of July Picnic

Members and families at the Country Club enjoyed an all day Fourth of July with golf bridge and two cooperative dinners. About 160 people attended with a noon and evening dinner for those staying. Games for children and a two ball foursome using one club for all ages featured the day. Winners included Mrs A W Clow and Alvin Rommel for golf. Second low score was shared by Claud Tucker and Mrs Ted Bailey and Mrs Ray Whitehead with Clyde Bowden. Bridge prizes went to Mrs J K Kunath high and Mrs J O Sexton low.

A. W. Clow Alvin Rommel Claud Tucker Ted Bailey Ray Whitehead Clyde Bowden J. K. Kunath J. O. Sexton

Married at Rockford Informal Ceremony for Kathryn Pease and Floyd Winner

Mrs Kathryn Pease of 1131 Jackson Street Rockford Illinois and Floyd W Winner of the Faust hotel wed in an informal ceremony June 28 at the Moeller home in Rockford. Rev H M Bonnen officiated. The couple will reside at 11231 Jackson Street.

Kathryn Pease Jackson Street Rockford, Ill Floyd W. Winner Faust Hotel Clarence C. Moeller Rockford H. M. Bonnen

Social Calendar Highlights This Week

Social calendar lists St Joseph Circle Thursday afternoon Mrs Charles Fries St Pauls Women Guild Friday 1 3 DTM 16k taicaen Sante Rebekah lodge 830 p m at 10 C F hall Emma CC Anderson Mission Study group 230 p m Mrs R E Shannon Saturday WRC 230 p m Legion hall

St. Joseph Circle Charles Fries St. Paul’s Women's Guild Sante Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Emma CC Anderson Mission Study Group R. E. Shannon

Birthday Greetings From Local Residents Mark Milestones

Twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. B Walker celebrate today as Mrs. Kendall Kellerstass and Mrs. William W. Brown observe birthdays. William Walter Brown, born July 1, marks his first birthday. Gary Jacob Ott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ott, also honors a birthday today. Other birthday acknowledgments include Mrs. W. and Eldridge, Wayne Stransky, JoAnn Smith, Maynard Widmer, and A. A Cooley among the list of celebrants.

Kendall Kellerstass William W. Brown J. B Walker Brown William Walter Brown Gary Jacob Ott Nick Ott Sigouney Wayne Stransky Pilotburg Elsie Steele East Highland JoAnn Smith Daugher Merle Smith Maynard Widmer Noble A. A Cooley Brighton

D A R Cabin Open For Visitors Day

Over 150 people registered for visitor day at the Loe Cabin in Sunset Park during the national holiday. The open house ran 10 to 12 in the morning and 1 to 5 in the afternoon, organized by a D A R committee including Besse Conger and Mrs. C O Davis with assistance from friends.

Loe Cabin Sunset Park Daughters of the American Revolution Will Ross West Chester Edith Miller Alexander Young

Also Mentioned on This Page

Towa City Calif WHITE Bruce Orange Juice Libby Bing Cherries Longhorn Kool Aide Penick Syrup Mason Zing Louisa Gold Jai Garatiam Yee Pillsbury's del Monte Jar Washington Fruit Market Art Swift Wolf’s Flower Shop Major Pet. Pahokiin Loaste As Srigreo Louis Pittsburgh U Dortos. Dete A Ae S and C Honor Pvt Krotz Jackie Kleivs Knotek F. W. Winner W.R.C Legion Hall Mrs. W. & Eldridge Little's Furniture R. L. Lytle Lytle Grocery ST. Joseph’s
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