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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1945

Page

2

Exhibition reveals oversized hen egg masterwork by Lewis Anderson

A Journal Office display features a hen egg with inches around the long side and seven inches short. The egg is said to have two to four yolks and is owned by Lewis Anderson. Also noted are military returns and visits including Ensign Don Morrison on 30 day leave with fiancée Shirley Peterson, Lt. Robert Stutsman awaiting duty at Patuxent River, and Rev. Milan K. Thompson visiting from Albert Lea. vacation notices list Martin's Modern Cleaners closing for a week and Mrs. M. E. Lesher visiting Chicago with plans to spend summer with relatives in Washington and Fairfield.

Journal Office Lewis Anderson Don Morrison Shirley Peterson Torrance Calif George Morrison Ensign Morrison Marshall Islands Robert Stutsman Navy Medical Corps Patuxent River Naval Air Station Stutsman E. E. Stutsman M. E. Lesher Los Angeles Chicago Jack Watson W. F. Messer Washington C. R. Messer Fairfield Watson S. B. Watson Wayland Hastings Nebr

Sailor Questions Dancer's Location at Stage Door

A sailor asks if the hula dancer is in her dressing room while the watchman directs him to the rear. The exchange reveals a curious backstage moment with a terse reply and quiet humor.

Polish Assets Secured in England Under New Warsaw Commission

London reports a Warsaw appointed commission will take over all Polish state property in Great Britain. The panel includes Jan Drohojewski and Ludwik Grosfeld and will dispose assets via a Polish British committee. Britain faces questions on credits and 80 million dollars in gold plus 260,000 Polish troops' loyalty and status.

London Pol Press Warsaw Great Britain Polpress Jan Drohojewski Washington Ludwik Grosfeld Paris Chungking Russia United Nations Britain Poland

Major Leagues Scoreboard Roundup

Chicago beat Boston 3 to 2 while Cincinnati won 6 to 4 against Brooklyn. St Louis triumphed 7 to 4 over New York. Pittsburgh faced Philadelphia in a game noted as tied.

Chicago Botson Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia W. Pet Chicago St. Louis Boston

Scores Dump: Washington routs Chicago while Detroit, Boston tie

Washington defeats Chicago 5 to 2 in a decisive game. Detroit wins 9 to 2 against Boston and Cleveland. New York edges St Louis 4 to 3. Philadelphia beats St Louis 3 to 2.

Washington Chicago Detroit Boston Cleveland New York St. Louis Philadelphia Gonad Boston A

Fourth of July gathering at Oakdale with Panzer family

Mr and Mrs William Panzer joined the Panzer brothers and families for a chicken dinner and visiting at Oakdale. One brother from Estherville missed the event. Mrs William F Miller has returned home from University Hospital Iowa City and is staying with Mrs B F Miller at 439 East Van Buren Street.

William Panzer Joe Panzer Oakdale William F. Miller University Hospital Iowa City B. F. Miller East van Buren Street

Hospital admits and dismisses two area residents

Barbara Thomas of Crawfords ville was admitted yesterday for a fractured right arm and discharged today. Gayle Robertson of Keota route two was dismissed today.

Barbara Thomas Crawfordsville Gayle Robertson Keota

Red Cross Chapter Receives France Thanks for Garment

Washington county Red Cross notes a family in France thanking the local chapter for a seven year old boy's garment made in the production room. The letter from Mr and Mrs Paul Le Masson of Guer lerch in Lignol praises the gift and marks its origin. A prior note from sailor Edgar Benner in San Francisco also thanks for a utility kit sent home for Christmas.

Washington County Red Cross France Paul le Masson Guerlerch Lignol Loerent Jeannette Kyle Edna Klein Hiere Red Cross St. Louis Navy San Francisco Edgar Benner High Seas The

Swedish restaurants trial meat substitute yeast

Foreign press reports that dry yeast derived from cellulose has been tested in Swedish restaurants for several months as a meat substitute. The product is also offered for sale in bouillon extract form.

New Landing Report On Kume Island Invasion Claim

JAP RADIO reports a possible American invasion on Kume Island about 50 miles west of Okinawa. Simultaneous air bombardment targets Nagoya Osaka Gifu and Akashi with focus on the Atsube river oil refinery near Nagoya.

Okinawa Kume Island Nagoya Osaka Gifu Akashi Atsube River International

Four more Army discharges listed in county records

Four additional discharge records recorded at the county courthouse list names, addresses, induction and discharge dates, campaigns, and awards. Burich Dale J. private Iccl Riverside inducted Oct 28 1941 discharged June 22 1945 New Guinea Papuan campaigns Bronze Stars Overseas Bars Norton Donald B. Sgt Troop C Washington enlisted Dec 18 1939 discharged June 26 1945 American Defense Service Medal Bronze Star Wasson Jasper Eugene Motor Machinist Mate 2 C Washington enlisted Aug 18 1942 discharged June 22 1945 Miller Russell H. 1st Lieutenant Air Corps Crawfordsville enlisted Apr 1 1944 discharged June 29 1945 Southern France Rome Arno Rhineland campaigns Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters BEAME Ribbon with 3 Battle Stars.

County Recorder Court House Burich Dale J Iccl Riverside New Guinea Norton Donald B Washington Wasson Jasper Eugene Miller Russell H Air Corps Crawfordsville France Rome-Arno Rhineland Be.a.m.e

Mrs Bert Booth Hosts July Friendly Circle Meeting

Mrs Bert Booth hosted the July meeting of the Friendly Circle club at her home with 13 members and guests Mrs Everett Coon Mrs Clarence Booth Mrs H J Brenneman and daughter Debby Mrs Clarence Hawkins. Vice president Mrs Donald Sheetz led due to the president's absence. Entertainment was by Mrs John Sherman and Mrs Charles Grein er and refreshments were served with help from Mrs Merle Sheetz and Mrs Brenneman. The August gathering will be with Mrs Glen Cuddeback.

Booth Home Everett Coon Clarence Booth H. J. Brenneman Debby Clarence Hawkins Donald Sheetz John Sherman Charles Greiner Merle Sheetz Brenneman Glen Cuddeback

Headliners 4H Club Dinner Meeting Highlights

The Headliners 4H club met with leader Mrs Golia Miler and Ruth. A 6:30 chicken dinner with roves and ice cream was served. Mrs Wallace Caldwell and Mrs Richard Bordwell helped. Marie Vittetoe led the business session after the Star Spangled Banner. Grace Croisant spoke on posture and held private interviews.

Golia Miler Ruth Wallace Caldwell Richard Bordwell Marie Vittetoe Grace Croisant

Red Horsers Club Meets at McChurch Home

Mrs Chester McChurch hosted the Red Horsers club with six members present and a guest from Los Angeles. One new member Mrs Robert Porter was welcomed. Vice president Mrs Don Mitchell led a brief meeting in the president’s absence, and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Jeanne Dickinson.

Chester McChurch Red Horsers Club Frederick, Reid, Jr Los Angeles Calif Robert Porter Don Mitchell Don Beaer

Eagle Emblem of Might Through the Ages

The eagle has long symbolized strength and courage dating back to ancient times. Its imagery appears in cultures and heraldry as a powerful emblem of valor and national identity.

U I Club Plans Picnic Supper

Amanda Schulty hosted the U and I Club meeting with all members present. Guests included Mrs Bessie Lantry of Keota and Mrs Roy Schulty. Plans were made for a picnic supper at Sunset park Sunday at 6 pm and the next meeting will be August 1 with Mrs Elizabeth Schulty. The afternoon featured wahoo games and visits with refreshments served by the hostess and helpers.

Amanda Schulty U and I Club Bessie Lantry Keota Roy Schulty W. A. Bealer Sunset Park Elizabeth Schulty Ira Mitchell

St Jos eph's Circle Hosts July Meeting at Friese Home

The St. Joseph's Circle of St. James church met at Mrs. Charles Friese's home with co-hostesses. President Mrs. George Horn led a brief business session as activities for the year were reviewed. The group played bridge and bunco with Kathryn Flynn winning high in bridge and Lucy Dempsey low. Ed Lukovsky, a guest, took high bunco and Mrs. Alex Gevock was low. Refreshments followed the games.

St. Joseph’s St. James Church Charles Friese Carl Greiner Clarence Lukavsky George Horn Bunco Kathryn Flynn Lucy Dempsey Buneo Ed Lukovsky Alex Gevock

Munsons Entertain Bean Party for G.H.M. Club Members

Mr and Mrs Sam Munson hosted a bean party at their home with G HM club members. Guests dressed as hillbillies and used bean bags each containing 51 beans with penalties for saying yes or no. Prizes went to Walter Rukgaber and Mrs Robert Wiley for high and low pinochle scores. other awards covered beans collected and best hillbillies. Refreshments featured feed sack linens and corn cob pipe favors. Next meeting is a cooperative dinner August 9 at Sunset Park.

Sam Munson Kenneth Crone Rock Island Walter Rukgaber Robert Wiley Woodrow Crone al Crone John Caldwell Donald Lins Mr. Rukgaber Phyllis Crone Arthur Wiley Best Hillbillies Jerry Sunset Park

Thanking Friends for Condolences and Support

Sadie Miller expresses gratitude for letters flowers cards and gifts from friends and neighbors, noting all were appreciated. She offers thanks for the thoughtful gestures.

Sadie Miller

Freezing greens guidance from Ruth Foster

Ruth Foster explains how to freeze greens like spinach. Harvest while tender, trim stalks, wash thoroughly, remove damaged leaves, blanch two minutes, use four gallons of water per pint, then cool, pack with headspace, add cold brine, and freeze promptly.

Social Calendar Amid Week’s Community Meetings

Notices list Rebekah lodge 8 30 p m at I O C F hall Friday 10 a m deadline. Saturday W R G 2 30 p m Legion hall. Monday Navy War Wives club 8 p m Mrs Ivan Marston. Tuesday Ann Judson Circle Baptist church 7 30 p m church. East Noble Grand Circle meeting postponed one week.

Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Navy War Wives Club P.m Ivan Marston Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church Noble Grand Circle

Birthday announcements for Journal club members and children

Two Journal Three Quarter Century club members Mrs J W Peckham and Mrs Etta Adams of Des Moines celebrate birthdays born 1843 and 185% in Missouri and Iowa. Beverly Jane Anderson turns three. Gene Edward Crossett and Robert Evan Stanley also reach ages three. Larry Duane Acord and Larry Wayne Stransky have birthdays. Stransky becomes eligible for school at five.

Three Quarter Century Club J. W. Peckham Etta Adams Des Moines Peckham Louis County Adams Waverly Iowa Gene Edward Crossett Gene Crossett Robert Evan Stanley Herward Stanley Crawfordsville Larry Wayne Stransky Wayne Stransky Pilotburg

Merry Mixer Club At Statler Home

The July meeting of the Merry Mixer club was held Wednesday afternoon at Mildred Statler home with 12 members present Guests included Mrs Clarence Johnson Mollie Tierney Fer Carr Mrs Clarence Lynn and several children Roll call had members spell their names backward Ada Griffith provided entertainment Plans were made for an ice cream supper at the Mutt Statler home on July 10 Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Lynn The next regular meeting will be with Myrtle Guengerich

Merry Mixer Club Mildred Statler Clarence Johnson Mollie Tierney Fer Carr Clarence Lynn Ada Griffith Mutt Statler Lynn Myrtle Guengericfi

H. E. O. Club Picnic Dinner At Sunset

Eight members of the H E O club and two children enjoyed a picnic dinner yesterday in Sunset park. Mrs Karl Libe, the president, led a brief meeting and the club scheduled an ice cream social for August 9 for families at Sunset park. The next regular meeting will be August 2 with Mrs Maurice Libe.

H.E.O. Club Sunset Park Karl Libe Maurice Libe

Sun Shine Community Club Holds July Meeting

The Sun shine Community club met yesterday afternoon with 15 members present. President Mrs. George T. Koehler conducted a brief business session and introductions for guests Mrs. Dale Cole Mrs. Frank Schneider Mrs. Karl Koehler and Mrs. R. C. Wilcox.

Sunshine Community Club George T. Koehler Dale Cole Frank Schneider Karl Koehler R. C. Wilcox

Birthday List Noted At Kalona And Nearby

Others observing birthdays today include Mrs Harold Kiine Mrs Ernestine Dean Grady of Kalona Everette Rath of East Highland J L F Harding John H and Jerry Simmering Verda Schantz Donald Helfrich and Donna Smith and the 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Smith.

Harold Kiine Ernestine Dean Grady Kalona Everette Rath East Highland JL. F. Harding John H Jerry Simmering Verda Schantz Donald Helfrich Donna Smith Milton Smith

Woman’s club hears readings and reports at meeting

Mrs Sam Warren discussed places and people while Mrs Marion Sheetz presented news. Mrs R G C Wilcox gave two readings and Mrs Charles Cannon offered a reading. Mrs Kenneth Coates led entertainment and the hostess group including Mrs John Koehler helped serve seasonal refreshments.

Iness Sam Warren Marion Sheetz R. GC. Wilcox Charles Cannon Kenneth Coates John Koehler Cole Cannon

Braden Club Holds Annual Supper at E Mason Home

Members of the Braden club and families gathered for a Fourth of July cream supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Mason. The informal evening featured ice cream, music and games. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carey Longe Brighton and Lt. Warren Lins, recently home from a German prison camp. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Carl Atkinson.

Braden Club E. Mason Home Braden We Mason Mason Ote Carey Longe Brighton Forest Mullin Winfield Warren Lins Lins Carl Atkinson

Watsons Host Buffet Supper In Iowa City

Lt Robert Stutsman of Pate xent River Md, Mr and Mrs William Massop of Iowa City, St Charles Berdo, Robert McPartee, Mr and Mrs W J Shannon were guests of Dr and Mrs Sherman Watson. They enjoyed a served buffet supper as a courtesy for Lt Stutsman. The evening was informal with six men and Mrs Wilson present.

Robert Stutsman Patexent River W Liam Massop Iowa City Charles Berdo Robert McPartee W. J. Shannon Amt Sherman Watson Stutsman Berdo Mes. Wilson Washington Reliool

Vivian Kline Weds Ensign H Juniper

Vivian Kline of Keota married Ensign Harold E Juniper of Bac ana Florida yesterday at 2 30 pm by Justice BE D Rayburn. Bride's mother Mrs Adelyn Ditzler of Keons attended the ceremony.

Vivian Kline Ensign H. Juniper Keota Design Harold E. Juniper Bacana, Fla BE. D. Rayburn

Anniversary Supper Honors Mr and Mrs Nicola

Mr and Mrs Charles Nicols were guests of honor at a Good Will club sponsored anniversary supper Wednesday. They observed their 18th wedding anniversary quietly with 25 people attending the cooperative meal and visiting in the evening.

Charles Nicols Good Will Club

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Wolf’s Flower Shop Milan K. Thompson Albert Lea, Minn J. A. Thompson Howard Beenblossom Thompson Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Albert Lea Calgary Baptist Church Harold Crossett Navy Department William Ballard W. F. Dawson Will F. Miller George Westen Arthur Eden Lockridge Stanley Brock Tacoma Wash Martin’s Modern Cleaners Ruth Stewart Duncan Glen Duncan South Pacific Tate of State Theater England Churchill L* Ken Wladyslaw Anders Major Ehh Stephen Srasming Mr. Terrell Terrell Jacobs King of All Animal Trainers Austin Brog Sailor Kyushu Shikoku Wa China Sea Bamanul Pacure Iqsean Little’s Furniture Bert Booth Friendly Circle Club McChurch Jeanne Dickinson U & I Club Chas. Friese Munsons Yerat Ruth Foster Mar W.R.G Beverly Jane Anderson Larry Duane Acord Louis Acord Statler H. E. O. Club Sunset Geo. T. Koehler Hull Frank Watsons Nicola CRULL HOUSE Sam Rayburn Senate Truman Rayburn
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