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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
2
Bum the mascot dog of Chicago Fire Engine Company 103 gave birth to her first pup in a fire truck while firefighters were battling a blaze. The mother and pup were returned to the firehouse along with the rest of the litter.
Seismographs at Fordham University recorded a sharp quake early today centered off Mexico with shocks at 7 00 80 and 7 05 55 a m EDT. The event was about 2300 miles away and likely southwest of New York.
A note on expressing gratitude with flowers. The piece suggests bringing a floral gift to a hostess as a polite gesture when invited out, highlighting flowers as a timeless token of appreciation.
Oshkosh visitors Maurice Swisher and family returned home after a visit with Mr. Swisher’s sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Robert E Lowe. Bonita Ann Booth born this morning to Rev and Mrs Merle Booth weighing 9 lbs 2 oz at County Hospital. Kalona Legion and Auxiliary installed new members with Mrs BE Ward and M L Brown officiating at Kalona High School.
The Washington Softball Association is reorganized with Lee Holland named commissioner and Mike Lee as chair. Rich Moore serves as secretary treasurer as umpires are recruited, teams are set to 15 players, and play begins at Cargill Field with a new Green Field due soon.
In Washingtons Cargill field last evening the Cubs beat the YMCA 18 to 17 in a free scoring softball clash. Cubs had 14 hits and 14 errors to YMs 13 hits and 11 errors with Mangold Batterson vs Chamberlin White as batteries. Next games include VFL West Chester Friday and a second round possible before fall.
NDAR notices by 10 a m Wednesday. Wesleyan Service Guild 6 30 p m Sunset park supper Bring dish to pass. Rural Woman's club carnival evening Mrs William Marie Jr. Country club 7 p m co operative supper at clubhouse. Rebekah club 6 79 p m co operative supper at IO C OF H. Friday Unit No 7 W S C S 1 o'clock co operative luncheon Sunset service sandwiches. Rain cancels. Sunshine Community club wiener roast Marion Sheetz home Bring weiners buns pie table service. Friendship club 2 p m Mrs Lydia Gideon. St Pauls Womens Guild 1 39 p m at Church. Ruth Nichol Missionary society 1 o'clock cooperative Tuneheon Mrs Robert Wiley Co hostesses Mrs Roger Sherman Mrs John Blick Mrs Ken Peters Bring dish to pass. If bringing a guest notify a hostess. Helen Larsen teacher at Frenchburg Ky will speak.
Eight teams compete in a Sunday softball tourney at the armory field with games starting 8 30 featuring Iowa City Wapello American Pearl Columbus Junction VFW North Liberty Grandview Letts Washington VFW. Semis at 2 30 and 4 00 final 5 50. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children. If rain the event moves to July 20.
Mrs W F Wasson and Louise Wasson joined Mr and Mrs Clyde Lambert in Yarmouth for the funeral of Mrs Fred Kolkman who died at 93 after a long illness following a hip fracture. Also noted were visits by Mr and Mrs Ray Anderson and Murray Smylie with a weekend gathering at the Smylies’ home. }}
The Washington Legion junior baseball team defeated Sigourney 20 to 3 in seven innings. Tom Murphy struck out eleven and hit a fourth inning homer, while Bob Crandall slugged two homers a triple and a double in five at bats as Washington built big innings and amped their season win streak to two.
Mrs James Robinson of Kansas City Missouri was guest of honor at a bridge party. The event featured local ladies and a social gathering to honor her contributions to the community.
J. B. D. Martin celebrated a birthday yesterday and provided Journal employees with treats. Barbara Shannon marks her seventh birthday today, daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Shannon. Sandra Ann Tibbetts also turns ten today, daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Tibbetts. Other birthday greetings go to Vernus Tellin George Means Mrs Vers non Witting Leo Rath Anita Novy Mrs Albert Redeker Mary Justine George William Bash and Mrs Charles Casner.
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society met at the Community building yesterday. Eleven members attended as Mrs Ed Libe led responses about notable Fourth of July events. Bishop Menaldt of Madison will preach at Grace Hill Sunday morning followed by a Community basket dinner. Next meeting is Wednesday afternoon July 23.
Last evening at 41 S Second Avenue Bridge was played at two tables with Mrs Nate Young receiving high score prize. Miss Landau presented a hostess gift to Mrs Robinson. The group visited after games and enjoyed refreshments. Bouquets of summer flowers decorated the home and refreshment table.
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