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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1945
Page
2
Virginia Myers left Tuesday for Sterling Kansas after a visit with Carol Brewer. Pearl Ranous of Chicago vacationing with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J M Jim White.
Mrs William Brewer left Tuesday for Long Beach California after weeks with her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Jay Brewer Ensign William Brewer phoned from the west coast to say he would be there for a time They will have an apartment at San Pedro Also Everette Finke arrived home after 32 months overseas service and is discharged from the army He is a son of Mr and Mrs Roy Finke Mrs Goldie Rail and daughters Darlene and Barbara of Los Angeles arrived last week to stay with relatives until they find living quarters as guests in the L L
Lt. Earle W. Barnes of the U S Navy Reserve and his wife visit at the Crawfordsville home of T H Barnes as he prepares to serve as recreation service officer in the Aleutian islands. Family members from Newark Stamford Decatur Chicago Cheyenne Omaha gather for a reunion before his departure. Mr and Mrs T G Lee relocate to 332 East Washington Street.
Mrs Rail and Mrs Loveless are sisters. Darlene works in the offices of the McCleery Cumming company.
Hardy Polk weighs a marriage bargain for his daughter Melia with Jud, while Jud offers a gold locket and cattle stake. A separate shipboard scene follows Corporal Ted Boone facing seasickness, Navy pinups, and a letter from Betsy foreshadowing a West Indies honeymoon after the war.
Kathleen Norris writes and shapes scenes for her novels during long solitaire sessions, blending creative work with leisure.
U.S. merchant ships were engaged in trade with China and Pacific islands by 1792, reflecting early transoceanic commerce and expanding seaborne networks. The note highlights the reach of American shipping and overseas markets at the period’s dawn.
The country club announces city golf tournament qualifying must be submitted by July 19. Matches start July 23 with rounds July 23–29, July 30–Aug 6, semifinals August 6, and finals August 12. Phil Antonoff exempt. Four flights prize trophies. A Monday evening cock-eyed tournament follows with low and high fours winners.
Mrs Carl Replogle and Mrs Cecil Replogle co hosted the July gathering of the Linger Longer club at the former's home. Guests included Mrs John Atkinson Mrs Harry Huston Deborah Brenneman Sonny Replogle Delores Martin and 11 members. The president H J Brenneman led the business meeting to plan an August family party coordinated by a committee of Mrs Harold Humston Mrs Everett Smith and Mrs Carl Replogle. Mrs George Bartholomew supervised afternoon entertainment with seasonal refreshments served by the hostesses aided by Mrs Husten.
Harmony club members and families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crayne for the annual ice cream social. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mayhew, Floyd Crayne, Phyllis Crayne, Mrs. Alice Wells and daughter Nancy, Dave Springman and two children, Myrla Stephens, Paula Turner of Boonville Ky, and 11 club families. The event featured abundant homemade ice cream and social visiting, with committee leaders Mrs George Dave and Mrs Paul Mayer in charge.
A slip-on oilcloth cover for an ironing board adds convenience for dampening garments and sponging fabrics during ironing. It fits quickly over the board surface, improving moisture control and crease removal in household chores.
Mrs. Jessie Wood of Ainsworth was admitted yesterday as a surgical patient. Roweng Carter of 302 Last Third Street had an appendectomy last evening. Cpl and Mrs Lester Schooles of 519 North Avenue D welcomed a daughter at S208 last evening. Suzanne Noonan of 617 South Third Avenue had a tonsillectomy this morning. John McGill of 10 North Fourth Avenue was dismissed this morning, and Mrs John Simmering of Keota was dismissed this afternoon.
Mrs A C Ruegsegger entertained 16 members and a visitor Mrs Elizabeth Schulty yesterday afternoon. President Mrs Frank Mayhew led a brief business meeting where quilting and an ice cream social were planned. The next meeting on August 8 will be with Mrs J H Thompson.
Cpl. James Leslie Scoop McFadden arrived home for an 80 day furlough with his father Elmer McFadden and friends after two and a half years overseas in Iran. After furlough he will report to Camp Sheridan Illinois for reassignment. Willa Kleese also returned home from a two week visit to her brother Private Wl-
Mrs Gray hosted the Rosemary club yesterday afternoon with two visitors, Mrs Richard Birney and Rosalie Hysel. The group played bridge at four tables, with Mrs Birney winning the high score prize, and refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Miss Hysel.
A note expresses gratitude for ecards greetings flowers and support received while in the hospital in Chasephart Washington.
The text notes that an average head hosts about 1,000 hairs per square inch. It hints at measuring hair density and may discuss factors affecting growth but provides no further details.
Mrs Elwood Kleese who traveled with woo Kleese stayed longer at Tyler Texas near the camp after visiting Camp Fannie.
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