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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1947

Page

2

Local social notes and sales from East Randolph to Hillsborough

Mr and Mrs Dice Waggoner of East Randolph spent today in West Chester with Mrs Booth and called on friends recalling Mrs Waggoner taught there. Brown's Shoe Fit Co advertises anklet sale and cheap children's sandals. Mrs James Robinson of Kansas City visits Hillsborough with her mother Mrs Anna Landau. Page notes a house sale in East Second Street to Jesse Moore of Crawfordsville. Rev and Mrs W J Stevens and family and Rev and Mrs Archie Wilson plan a three to four week vacation to California including a stop in Los Angeles and Eva Stevens to stay for Southern California Bible College. Also a brake check inquiry from Ross Motor Service and business trip reports for Mr and Mrs Ralph Hesseltine and Mrs Mattie Nicola in Des Moines.

Dice Waggoner East Randolph N. Y Booth Waggoner West Chester O. D. Booth James Robinson Kansas City Anna Landau Hillsborough Helen Cresswell Ray Rathmell East Second Street Jesse Moore Crawfordsville Art Rathmells W. J. Stevens Eva Mary Archie Wilson Jonathan Mark Monmouth Ill California Robert Stephens Los Angeles West Southern California Bible College Pasadena Ralph Hesseltine Mattie Nicola Des Moines

Peach Ring and Sausage Orange Timbales Menu

A vintage recipe collection describes Peach Ring mold custard, orange sausage with noodles, Egg and Cheese Timbales a la Fred MacMurray, and Shrimp Tomato Bisque. It includes ingredients, steps, and oven guidelines for each dish, yielding multiple servings.

Fred MacMurray

Birthday greetings mark multiple family celebrations

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Booth celebrate 16th wedding anniversary while Robert Keith Wilcox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wilcox, has a birthday. Keith Leo Albaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Albaugh, is eight years old. Wishes go to Mrs. Glen Watson, Mrs. Glad Mast, David Chilcote, Teddy Springman, Wilbur Chatu pa of Highland Center, Wayne Arnold, C. R. Wilson, P. L. Fenn and his father, P. E. Fenn.

Harold Booth Robert Keith Wilcox Scott Wilcox Keith Leo Albaugh Leo Albaugh Glen Watson Glad Mast David Chilcote Teddy Springman Wilbur Chatupa Highland Center Wayne Arnold C. R. Wilson P. L. Fenn P. E. Fenn

Presbyterian prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 9 30

Regular Knights of Columbus will meet Thursday evening at the hall with refreshments and entertainment. Church notices urge attendance and describe the two events in concise local wording.

Presbyterian Knights of Columbus Kk. Co. Hall

Hospital Admission and Birth Announcements Highlight Local News

Yesterday at the hospital Mrs. R L Lytle of 403 EB Main street and Shirley Conry of 814 S Iowa avenue were admitted for surgery and tonsillectomy. Today Jacqueline Lemmon at 520 S Town avenue underwent tonsillectomy. Dismissals include Mrs. R H Malin of 111 S Avenue B. Births record a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Schwab in Columbus Junction at 12:53, a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Marble at 1:17, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Marion Miller at 5:13 this morning, and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Merle Allison at 4:43 this morning.

R. L. Lytle EB. Main Street Shirley Conry S. Iowa Avenue Jacqueline Lemmon S. Town Avenue William Schwab Columbus Junction Robert Marble Marion Miller Route Three Merle Allison S. Eighth Avenue

Summer travel and shopping notes with local funeral plans

Damaris and Kaye Badham left yesterday for Chicago to visit aunts and a sister. Atchison store offers summer shoe bargains with ladies and children sandals on sale. Mrs Helen Heilman and Mrs Harold Wehr travel to Centerville for Carrie Treen's funeral and Vaughn Thornburgh will join Washington women on return trip.

Damaris Kaye Badham Chicago Leon Benetier Maude Kennedy Mary Evangelice Atchison’s Helen Heilman Harold Wehr Centerville Carrie Treen Vaughn Thornburgh Washington Heilman

Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings

Notices list events for St. Rita Circle West Chester Pythian Sisters Harmony club Catholic Daughters Women of Country club Sunshine Community club Good Will club Grace Hill Ladies Aid Linger Longer club Wesleyan Service Guild Rural Woman's club Pilotburg Ladies Aid Co-operative supper Country club members and families Sunshine Community club Friendship club St Pauls Women Guild Ruth Niehol Missionary society and related gatherings Bring dish to pass table service ice cream or cake where noted In case of rain some events canceled or postponed to Friday or other dates

St. Rita Circle Joe Hines West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Harmony Club and Families Ralph Kleese Noble Grand Circle Will Kos Catholic Daughters of America K. C. Hall Women of Country Club Elubhouse T. A. Flenner A. C. Peterson John Patterson Sunshine Community Club Good Will Club P. E. Babcock Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Community Building Will Shalla Walter Neff Wesleyan Service Guild Sunset Park

Phyllis Fulton Weds Max Schlatter in Columbus Junction

Phyllis Jean Fulton and Max Wayre Schlatter married in Columbus Junction Methodist Church. The ceremony, with 175 relatives and friends present, featured green and white decor, organ selections, and a pink and white reception at the Fultons’ home.

Columbus Junction Phyllis Jean Fulton Milo Fulton Max Wayre Schlatter Joe W. Schlatter Washington J. B. Pooley D. A. Marker Robert Fulton Dr. Marker Third and Walnut Streets

Senate approves U S membership in World Health Organization

The senate passed a resolution to provide for United States membership in the World Health Organization and sent it to the houses.

Washington Senate Houses United States World Health Organization

Labor advances cut corn production time in Illinois

In Illinois cash grain belts farm workers now produce a bushel of corn in six minutes versus thirty two minutes thirty years ago, reflecting dramatic efficiency gains in agricultural labor and mechanization across the region.

Illinois

Colored Soul Colors of Jain Belief in Reincarnating Soul

The Jains, a religious sect in India, teach that the soul bears colors reflecting its character. Three colors signify virtue and three signify vice, guiding ethical conduct and spiritual progress.

India

Helen Larsen to Speak at Wrenchburg Event

Hostess Helen Larsen, a teacher from Wrenchburg Kentucky, will deliver a talk at the upcoming event. Her appearance highlights local education voices and community outreach.

Helen Larsen Wrenchburg, Ky

American Pearl Defeats Cargill In Softball Debut

In the first Washington league game American Pearl beat Cargill 2 to 1 at Cargill field. American Pearl had five hits and no errors. Cargill had six hits and two errors. Dale Hyde hit a home run for American Pearl. Games scheduled Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 15 until a new field is ready. A seven team league season is planned with a July 13 tournament at the armory field west of town. Art Edmondson leads the tournament with eight teams slated to compete.

Washington Softball League American Pearl Cargills Cargill Field Kimmel Cargill Armory Field Art Edmondson

Legion Juniors to Play Sigourney Here

The Legion junior baseball team booked a game at Case Field Wednesday at five against Sigourney. In their last outing the Washington squad beat West Liberty 8 to 5 in a separate contest.

Legion Sigourney Case Field Washington West Liberty

Vifquain Promoted to Full Professor at Iowa State

R M Vifquain formerly a Washington high school teacher is raised from associate to full professor at Iowa State College Ames among 18 faculty promoted this week. He directs short courses at Ames and previously taught vocational agriculture and coached local high school teams.

Vifquain R. M. Vifquain Washington Iowa State College At Ames

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wolf’s Flower Shop Brown’s Shoe Fit Co Ross Motor Service Nicola & Harmon Bob Wills Texas Playboys Glen Miller Milt Herth Trio Carle Come Calling Frankie Carle Birth of the Blues Dixieland Sorden Music Co East Side Square Valencia R. H. Malin S. Avenue B Sim Ma Ue Phyllis Fulton Max Schlatter Robert and William Fulton Raymond W. T. Duncan Agnes Duncan Davenport Lloyd Eadwards Esther Skubal Mary Cuthamp Illusion Jace Miss Duncan Betty Schlatter Betty Hoben Lloyd Edwards Cotter High School Mercy Hospital Washington County Hospital Out of Town John W. Lee William Perdock Victor Meyer Ray Watson Alice Hunter Robert Krohler M. O. Maxon Mary Clark Russell Smith Kaye Hardesty Nick McCleery Howard McCleery Kenneth Peters Marion Swanson Joe Schlatter Betty Lenley William Harper E. J. Reichley Fairfield Richard Bieri Har. Hafner Grandview Richard Duncan Bloomington Richard Lease R. J. Williams S. K. Orris Dorothy Crawford POR World Health Stephen Washington the Doctor Oxfords Atchison Shoe Store North Side Square Pearl Farmers Store Bing Morton Proctor & Gamble Franklin County R. C. Wead North Iowa Ross Motor Service
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