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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1942

Page

2

Local Visitors Share Meals and Birthdays

Jean Huber from South Eng lish visited with friends Mr and Mrs Albert Wehr and Gerald of Haskins. Alice Kiene of Ainsworth and Betty Morgan were dinner guests at Harold Wehr's home. Mrs Wehr celebrated birthdays for Mrs Albert Wehr and twin grandsons Gerald and Harold. A St James Food Sale is planned for Saturday July 11 at Washington Cleaners. Manton Hebner plans to return to Phillips and Webner drug store after a week at Edgewater cottage. Eona Clemons of Hi Monte Calif joined guests including Mr and Mrs George C Stewart and others for a Hebner cottage visit.

Albert Wehr Gerald Haskins Alice Kiene Ainsworth Betty Morgan Harold Wehr Manton Hebner Phillips and Webner Edgewater Hebner Eoma Clemons Hi Monte Calif George .C. Stewart George Morrison Clifford Thorne Lloyd Lytle Helen Wilson

Discharges Circle Local Hospital Departures

James McCrabbe of Keota was discharged last evening. Mrs Gene Crossett and son Gene Edward were dismissed this afternoon. Mrs Hilbert Speake and daughter Martha Ann were discharged this afternoon.

James McCrabbe Keota Gene Crossett Gene Edward Hilbert Speake Martha Ann

Results of Games In Major Leagues

National League standings list teams with records and winning percentages. Yesterday's results include Boston losing to Chicago in 13 innings, St Louis defeating New York, Pittsburgh routing Philadelphia, and Brooklyn edging Cincinnati. Today schedule features Boston at Chicago New York at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.

Boston Chicago St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Daily Card

Chicago beat Washington 4 to 2 and New York won 5 to 2 over St. Louis. Boston defeated Detroit 2 to 1 in 11 innings. Remaining games list Chicago at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, and Detroit at Boston.

L Pd New York Boston Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Washington

Entries Closing for Men's City Golf Tournament

Tournament committee announced the absolute entry deadline is 1 00 tonight. Members T R Phillips Tink Shenefelt Nic McCleery and Bill Shannon will meet to flight players and set pairings. Pairings will appear in Saturday's Journal and play begins immediately. Call T R Phillips at No 60 before 8 00 this evening to enter.

T. R. Phillips Tink Shenefelt Nic McCleery Bill Shannon

Social Guests Visit Edwater And Nearby Cities

Mrs H Hebner hosts last evening at Edgewater with Mr and Mrs Morrison Jr Mrs Phillips Mrs Lemmon and Clarice Meek. Eoma Clemons head of El Monte high schools department tours through Waterloo Chicago and Berwyn before joining relatives in Des Moines and Des Moines hospital. Lieutenant T M Mast arrives home for brief leave before naval assignment in Sioux Falls. Cy Birka admitted to Des Moines Veterans Hospital for hip injury. J M Finney of Mansfield Ohio visits relatives then plans trip to Monmouth and Chicago. King Palmer Des Moines joins sister Rob ert Young in Des Moines for several days with Young family.

D. Morrison Jr T. R Phillips John W. Lemmon Clarice Meek M. M. Hebner Edgewater Eoma Clemons el Monte Calif Miss Clemons el Monte High School G. W. Wallace Ferndale Mich Waterloo Blanche Foster Chicago D. A. Chalmers Berwyn T. M. Mast Navy Great Lakes Naval Training Station Sioux Falls S. Dak Cy Birka Veterans Hospital Des Moines J. M. Finney Mansfield Ohio Richard A. Stewart Monmouth Til Mary King Palmer Robert Young Mr. Young Susan Kay Mr. Palmer and Sons Young

Club Meeting Held In Applegate Home

Mrs. Mary Applegate hosted the Friendship club gathering yesterday afternoon with nine members attending. Nettie Davis and Mrs. Anna Brown provided contests while refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Muriel at the close of the social.

Applegate Mary Applegate Friendship Club Nettie Davis Anna Brown Muriel

Sea Creatures Science Catalogs Over Twenty Thousand Varieties

Sea Creatures Science reports a catalog of more than 20,000 ocean species. The study highlights vast biodiversity and ongoing classification efforts, noting many species remain undiscovered in deep waters and coral reefs.

Pleasant Ridge Social Notes From Mrs Pat Swift

Supper guests Friday evening at the Anton Kauffman home included Elmer Stalder the Ray Fritz family and the Ray Stalder family Mr and Mrs B C Stewart of Crawfordsville Ed Hodgkins of Peoria Illinois and Irene Lindsay of Lewistown Ill Saturday evening callers at the Swift home were Ed Kauffman Ray Stalder and other relatives Sunday guests at Wilmer Kauffman s were the Ray Steele families from near Columbus Junction and from Washington plus the Tony Kauffman family The visit celebrated Mrs Ray Steele s birthday Also listed were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Anderson and daughters and Mr and Mrs Lewis Hering at our house last Sunday Corn is tasseling and there may be other visitors.

Pleasant Ridge Anton Kauffman Elmer Stalder Ray Fritz Ray Stalder B. C. Stewart Crawfordsville Ed Hodgkins Peoria Illinois Irene Linsday Lewistown Ill Swift Ed Kauffman Wilmer Kauffman Ray Steele Columbus Junction Washington Tony Kauffman Our House Lloyd Anderson Lewis Hering Pat Lundderwood Bridge Arthur Campbell Mary Swift Tony Ed Kauffmans Walter Koebel George Chalupa Pat Swift Crapo Park George J. Koehler Karen Elmer Schantz Linnenkamps Don Neff N. Linnenkamp Ambrose Gilpin P. H. Swift Jack Irene Calvert City Kentucky Perry Franklin

Missionary Meeting Held in Ashby Home

Mrs. Charles Ashby and Mrs. O. K. Scott co hosted a Prairie Flower Missionary society session at the Ashby home with twelve members and eight visitors. The program featured scripture from Hebrews 13 1 9 a duet by Maxine and Myrna Reeves and songs My Faith Looks Up to Thee and God Bless America. A letter from Velma Booth in China was read and several locals attended including Martha Ashby Arlys Myers Marjorie and Doris Benson Larry Johnson and Mrs G Shaver of Kalona.

Charles Ashby O. K. Scott Ashby Prairie Flower Missionary Society C. C. Reeves H. J. Myers Velma Booth China Maxine Myrna Reeves America Martha Ashby Arlys Myers Marjorie Doris Benson Larry Johnson G. Shaver Kalona Maxine Reeves

Farewell Party for Ernest Baker at Zieglowsky Home

Ruth Zieglowsky Bessie Schlatter and Juanita Baker hosted a farewell gathering at the Zieglowsky residence for their brother Ernest Baker who departs tonight for army service. Thirty two attendees enjoyed games and contests and the honoree received a remembrance memory book signed by guests.

Ruth Zieglowsky Bessie Schlatter Juanita Baker Ernest Baker Zieglowsky Martha Zieglowsky

H. H. Club Meeting With Mrs J Moore

Twelve members and a guest attended the H H club meeting hosted by Mrs Jesse Moore. Mrs Elva Givans presided, with Mrs Frank Snyder as acting secretary. Letters of appreciation were read from service members Everett Snyder and Charles Jeffries. Plans were laid for an August Sunset Park picnic. Refreshements were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Spencer Reed and Mrs Ted Givans.

Elva Givans Frank Snyder Bert Spangler Everett Snyder Charles Jeffries United States Service Sunset Park Spencer Reed Ted Givans

Delmar Yoder Weds Maxine Jackson In Pageland ceremony

Mrs. Charles William Jackson announces the marriage of her daughter Maxine to Technician Delmar R. Yoder son of Eli J. and Mrs. Yoder of 708 East Washington Street The nuptials were held in Pageland South Carolina Monday evening June 29 Yoder is stationed at Camp Sutton Monroe North Carolina The bride graduated from Washington High School and will reside in Agency with her husband after the wedding

Charles William Jackson Agency Maxine Delmar R. Yoder Eli J. Yoder East Washington Street Pageland Yoder Camp Sutton Monroe Washington High School

Gustafson Pleads Not Guilty in Smuggling Charge

Walter G. Gustafson, 24, Minneapolis youth, pleaded not guilty in Miami to attempting to smuggle contraband. The case hinges on alleged illegal import activity and will proceed to further proceedings.

Miami Florida U.P Walter G. Gustafson Minneapolis, Minn

Birthday notices for local residents and families

Vernita Tellin turns twelve and other local birthdays are celebrated. George Means Leo Rath Mrs Vernon Witting Anita Novy Barbara Elizabeth Shannon two years old Sandra Ann Tibbetts Don Tibbetts Mary Justine George also observe anniversaries. Sandra Ann Tibbetts marks her fifth birthday.

Vernon Witting Anita Novy Barbara Elizabeth Shannon W. J Shannon Albert Redeker Sandra Ann Tibbetts Don Tibbetts Mary Justine George Don 8S. Tibbetts

R.O.S. Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Johnson at Ainsworth

Mrs Pat Johnson hosted the R O S Bridge Club at her home near Ainsworth on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs Duane Hazen and Mrs Stanley McKeown and several children. Two tables played with Mrs Kenneth Ornduff high and Mrs Ed Lambert low score. Next meeting set with Mrs Claude Kilgore.

Pat Johnson Ainsworth R.O.S. Club Duane Hazen Stanley McKeown Kenneth Ornduff Ed Lambert Claude Kilgore

Entertain Group In McConnell Home

The Ruth Nichol Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church was entertained yesterday at a 1 30 dessert luncheon in the W H McConnell home east of town. Mrs McConnell and co hostess Mrs Floyd Hamil served dessert at tables decorated with summer flowers. Following the dessert Mrs Richard A Stewart president presided at the regular meeting attended by 22 members. Mrs George Rudiger was devotional leader. Mrs Douglas Smith and Mrs John Owen presented a play written by Mrs Ralph Kleese covering the missionary magazine. Mrs Ruth Courter of Frenchburg Ky a guest was speaker of the afternoon.

Ruth Nichol McConnell Floyd Hamil Richard A. Stewart George Rudiger Douglas Smith John Owen Ralph Kleese Ruth Courter Frenchburg

Blueprinted Map Reveals Caribbean U S Activities

A blueprinted map shows United States actions in the Caribbean. It highlights key locations and programs shaping regional presence and policy outreach in areas such as defense, aid, and diplomacy.

Gle United States Caribbean

Social Calendar Packed With Meetings and Picnics

Notice for this calendar due by 10 am Friday. Unit No. 1 of W.S.C.S. hosts a picnic supper for members and families at Dr. B. F. Stutsman lawn. Rebekah and Odd Fellows hold joint installation at I.O.O.F. hall Sunday. Pythian Sisters and families picnic at Sunset Park 6 30 pm. Bring own drink. Tuesday Booster club meets afternoon. Roll call It Would Be a Vacation to Me. Ann Judson Circle picnic 6 30 pm at Sunset Park rain plan church. Wednesday New Haven Ladies Aid afternoon co hosts Helen Wolfe and Ruth Trier. American Legion Auxiliary 7 30 pm regular meeting Legion hall with officers installation and committee reports. Valley Ladies Aid afternoon with Mrs. Lillie Feltz.

Booster Club George Jarrard Roll Call Ann Judson New Haven Ladies Aid Society Helen Wolfe Ruth Trier American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Valley Ladies Aid Society Lillie Feltz

Early North American Indians and their ancient settlement

Archaeological reading shows eastern North American Indians occupied the region long before contact with European settlers, with evidence of sedentary communities arriving centuries prior to the Christian era. The article notes foundational settlement patterns and early societal development.

North America

U and I Club Socializes With Mrs Garrett

Mrs Ernest Garrett hosted a small gathering of five U and I club members and four visiting guests including Mrs Earl Simpson Mrs Glenn Hayes Esther Hayes and Mrs Lola Oswalt last evening. The event was mainly social with refreshments served by the hostess and her sisters Mrs Simpson and Mrs Hayes.

Ernest Garrett U and I Club Earl Simpson Glenn Hayes Esther Hayes Lola Oswalt Laura Graham Simpson Hayes

Group Holds Picnic At Sunset Park

The Pythian Past Chiefs association and families held a picnic supper at Sunset Park with twelve people present. After the meal the group departed quickly for the G. A. Reinert home.

Pythian Past Chiefs Association and Sunset Park G. A. Reinert Home

Club Has Meeting At Schwartz Home

Rural Women's club met yesterday afternoon at the Schwartz home with Mrs Glenn Schwartz hosting. Mrs Lloyd A Man presided and nine members answered roll call with personal memories. Mrs Hel Schwartz read a paper on Bonds and Stamps for Victory. Refreshments were served by Mrs Schwartz and her daughter Helen, with Mrs Mary Shieb assisting. Visitors included Mrs Walter and Mrs Frank Dittmer, Mrs Stes Crawford, Alice Hunters, and Jean Pringle. The next meeting is set for March with Mrs Lloyd Allfiman in charge.

Rural Women's Club Glenn Schwartz Lloyd Aman Prgram Hel Schwartz Helen Mary Shieb Walter Frank Dittmer Stes Crawford Alice Hunters Jean Pringle Lloyd Allfiman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wolf Floral CO Iowa Jean Huber St. James Washington Cleaners National League Vien Sag PG Procried el Cnuenmee Ee Joe Totley Milwaukee, Wisc Harvey Waegoner Anna Reserve District No. 7 National Bank of Washington Federal Reserve Bank State of F. Mick BE. F. Muck Las R. M. Anderson Notary Public George J. Breitenbach R. BE. Dougherty Frank Stalders Larry Miller Billy Howard Swift C. V Grall Zieglowsky Home H. H. Club J. Moore Fetes H.H. Club Jesse Moore Maxine Jackson Delmar Yoder Mrs. Delmar Yoder Vernita Tellin Vince Tellin George Means Leo Rath R.O.S. Bridge Club Mrs. Johnson W.S.C.S B. F. Stutsman Rebekah and Odd Fellows C.F. Hall Pythian Sisters U & I Club Garrett Schwartz Home Richmond Third Circle Holy Trinity Parish Bob Farrell Journal the Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Camp Blanding, Fla Bob Wiley Army North Carolina Robert M. Farrell Inf A. P.O Dilworth
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