Local News Roundup From Washington Iowa Area
Mrs Dora Bolar of Kansas City arrived for a visit with her brother C R Goodwin and Mrs Goodwin and plans to live in Washington at 1108 East Second. Wayne Cham Berlin made a business trip to Davenport, Betty Gowey shopped in Washington, and Mary Louise Redlinger along with Martha Whittaker hosted about 50 guests at a skating party. Mrs Bessie Barker of Washington, a Bankers Life agent, earned the 1945 46 Premier club honor for high sales volume. she has been with the company one year. Lt R E Crawford returned to Washington after nine years in the U S maritime service and plans to reside here. The community notes include a Legion supper next Tuesday. tickets due by Saturday night. Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary Webb near Danvers N with interment in Winterset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Bolar
Kansas City
C. R. Goodwin
Goodwin
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Danvers
Mary Webb
Winterset
Bessie Barker
Washington
R. H. Martin Ottumwa
Bankers Life Company
Des Moines
Juniors to Play Muscatine Here Tomorrow Afternoon
Washington American Legion juniors meet Muscatine Junior Legion at the Armory field tomorrow at 2 50 p m in a high quality Southeastern Iowa contest. The Muscatine side comes off a 4 2 district final loss to Burlington and their eight lodge sponsorship underpins a strong roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Washington American Legion
Muscatine Junior Legion
Muscatine
Muscatine Boys
Burlington Legion
Muscatine Club
River City
Legion
Iowa
Correction issued for misidentifications in local notice
A local column corrects a mistaken attribution naming General Omer Bradley and Major Matthew J. Redlinger as contacting the Redlinger family about their son. The error credits another Bradley and different individuals. Also notes July 15 reopening of Martin's Cleaners and lists travel updates for several families visiting Minnesota, the Black Hills, and southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Omer Bradley
M. J. Redlinger
Major Matthew J. Redlinger, Jr
Frankfurt
Germany
General Bradley
Major Redlinger
Hospital births and admissions listed in Kalona area
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Earl Shetler Kalona welcomed a daughter born at 11 am yesterday weighing eight pounds nine ounces. Mr and Mrs Richard Dawson 444 South 7th East Iowa twins born yesterday at 11 55 and 12 18 weighing four pounds six and a quarter ounces and four pounds four and three quarter ounces. Leona Mae Arthur 218 East Main admitted for appendectomy. Mrs Vera Sellers Columbus Junction route 2 admitted for fractured leg. Wilford Mattix Fairfield admitted yesterday afternoon with an injured arm. Dismissals include Lucille Marie Conrad Wayland Howard Keasling Ottumwa Mrs Albert Lay 1121 North Marion Mrs Walter Johnson and son George Allan 514 North Ave B. Mrs Lloyd Van Sant and Mrs Nellie Hagans Brighton dismissed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Shetler
Kalona
Richard Dawson
South 7Th
Leona MaeArthur
East Main
Vera Sellers
Columbus Junction
Route 2
Wilford Mattix
Fairfield
Lucille Marie Conrad
Wayland
Howard Keasling
Ottumwa
Albert
North Marion
Walter Johnson
George Allan
North Ave. B
Lloyd van Sant
Nellie Hagans
Brighton
Norman White Named Coach for Washington Junior College
Norman White of Jefferson Iowa has signed to coach all sports at Washington junior college starting next fall after a football background at State Teachers College Cedar Falls. He served in the coast guard and earned three letters in football, one in baseball. He comes highly recommended by college professors and athletic officials. A grid schedule includes two games with Burlington junior college and contact with Mason City and Fort Dodge for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman White
Jefferson
Iowa
Washington Junior College
Iowa State Teachers College
State Teachers High School
Cedar Falls
Coast Guard
State Teachers College
White
A. D. Dickinson
Washington High School
Co. L. Starbuck
Teachers College
Burlington Junior College
Mason City
Fort Dodge
American Pearl Bows to Junction 1-0 on Seven Inning Run
The American Pearl softball team of Washington lost 1-0 at Columbus Junction after one run in the seventh inning. Pitchers A Diller of Junction and Kimmel of Washington matched strength with solid support. American Pearl plans a full season and plays Sunday at Harper after three straight losses, two to Columbus Junction and one to Mt. Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Washington
A. Diller
the Junction
Kimmel
Harper
Mt. Pleasant
Farmer dies at home near Brighton in Walnut township
Lester Kientz age 62 prominent Walnut township farmer Jefferson county died at his eight miles southeast of Brighton residence Friday 6 45 p m after lengthy illness Born January 16 1894 married Billa Hinkle February 24 1919 Survived by wife and children Delmar Crile Lester and Robert Kientz Mary and Karen at home two grandchildren and two sisters Funeral service 2 30 p m tomorrow at Hope Lutheran Germanville pastor Rev Paul Kenyon Burial Brighton cemetery Victor Stacy Wayland funeral director
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Lester Kientz
Walnut Township
Jefferson County
Kientz
John and
Mary (Hildebrand) Kientz
Billa Hinkle
Delmar Crile
Clinton
Lester
Robert Kientz
Mary
Karen
Henry Wolf
Germanville
Otto Lamansky
Hope Lutheran Church
Paul Kenyon
Brighton Cemetery
Victor Stacy
Wayland
Iowa Property Taxes Hit New High in 1946
The Iowa property tax collector for 1946 is set at 114,000,000, an all time high. The bill exceeds last year by 10,000,000 and tops the 1929 peak by 4,000,000, prompting heavier payments for taxpayers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
State Tax Commission
Social Calendar Listings for Weekly Clubs and Meetings
Notices list events for Monday through Thursday with times and hostesses. Highlights include Wee Twelve bridge club at 7:30 p.m. with Shirley Brown, Daughters of Union Veterans at the Legion hall, Pythian Sisters at 8 p.m., Walnut Woman's club at Charles McKay home, and Grace Hill Ladies guest day at the Community building. Dinner reservations due by noon Tuesday July 16 with several organizers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main
Daughters of Union Veterans
the Legion Hall
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Booster Club
Carrie Dill
Everette Smith
Walnut Woman's Club
Charles McKay
Grace Hill Ladies and Society
Just Us Club
Will Sickels
Country Club
Richard Hotle
Ruth Morrison
E. E Stutsman
New Haven Ladies Aid
Pearl Richardson
Helen Wolfe
Sijnshine Community Club
Malcolm Montgomery
Birthday List Highlights Local Celebrants Across Towns
The Journal notes numerous birthdays including Elizabeth Schulty at 86 as a Three Quarter Century member, and others such as Darlene Miller 12 George Miller 24 Lois Chewning 6 Bonnie Schmitter 3 Shirley Drish 3 Linda Derby 4 Rudie Schmidt and Harry Kuntz twins, Evelyn Bruegge Raymond Moberly Mildred Kupka and many more. Tomorrow features Mary Genkinger 78 Francis McKay 77 plus several six and twelve year olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Mary F. Genkinger
Francis Jones McKay
West Chester Methodist Women Host Guest Day
The West Chester Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service held a guest day at the church with 75 members and guests. President Mrs Walter Bauer opened the meeting and welcomed attendees. A program featured Mrs Bert Rittenhouse on Iowa history, musical readings, a vocal duet, and prayers, with patriotic refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Iowa
Merle Eckels
Keith Stewart
Loise Cuddeback
Kenneth Cuddeback
Lou Bauer
Independent Club Luncheon Honors Mildred Hughes
Mrs. Don Maxwell hosted a 1:30 p.m. pre nuptial luncheon in honor of Mildred Hughes. Guests included the Independent club and four visitors: Martha, Mrs. Raymond Bell, Mrs. Latimer Davis and daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Swift. Guests played pinochle at four tables and hostess gifts were sent to Miss Hughes and Miss Davis, both brides elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Maxwell
Mildred Hughes
Independent Club
Martha
Raymond Bell
Latimer Davis
Lloyd Swift
Miss Hughes
Miss Davis
Tax bill drop due to homestead credits lowers total levy
The net bill for this year will be under the boom year 1929 as homestead credits total about 15 000 000 reducing the levy to roughly 99 000 000. School taxes dominate with districts levying 59 729 000 this year versus 54 453 000 last year while road levies rise from 8 720 746 to 13 208 337.
Shower in Honor of Joan Keifer
Joan Keifer was honored at a home shower hosted by Margaret Ellen Barker at 529 West Main Street. Three tables of bridge produced high scores for Mrs. Roger Lance, low for Miss Keifer, with Bonnie Jean Simpson earning the consolation prize. Gifts were opened and refreshments served to twelve guests by Mrs. Harry Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Keifer
Margaret Ellen Barker
West Main Street
Roger Lance
Miss. Keifer
Prze
Bonnie Jean Simp
Mary A Simmering Hosts Friends Friday Evening
Mary Alice Simmering was hostess to a group of friends at her home on Friday evening. The gathering featured croquet and a baby contest won by a participant who helped serve refreshments. Esther Gerdes gave an after dinner speech on why I go to parties, receiving hearty applause. Participants included Nadine Payne, Norma Horak, Lois Hines, Viola Gevok, and Mary Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Simmering
Esther Gerdes
Nadine Payne
Norma Horak
Lois Hines
Viola Gevok
Mary Kerr
Corn Syrup Substitutions in Canning
Ruth Foster notes best flavor when substituting no more than one-third to one-half corn syrup for sugar in canning. Dark syrups work for dark fruits like plums cherries and prunes but alter flavor more. Use a large kettle as corn syrup foams up. No universal ratio fits all fruits. refer to the bulletin Spare and Substitute Your Family's Sugar at the County Extension Office. call 749.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call
Unit Ten Meets at Denison Home
Unit No. 10 of the Methodist church held a meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Everette Denison’s home. Six members attended with guests Mrs. Preston Etter, president of general aid, and Karen Crawford. Devotions were led by Mrs. William Ganon, followed by Mrs. Morris Crawford reading an article from the Christian Advocate. Mrs. Etter spoke briefly. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. John Rittenhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Denison
The
Methodist Church
Preston Etter
General Aid
Karen Crawford
William Ganon
Morris Crawford
Chrisiian Advocate
Etter
John Rittenhouse
Cooking School for Campfire Girls Opens Third Year
Ssther Sears representing Iowa State College at Ames is due Monday to open the cooking school for Campfire Girls for the third year. Classes start Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. at the high school, with Sears popular for her practical kitchen instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssther Sears
Iowa State College
Ames
Sears
Sunset Circle Social Meeting Leads with Pie Etiquette
Sunset Circle met with 15 members and nine children in attendance, presided by vice-president Mrs Edith Owens in the president's absence. Roll call quipped your husband's favorite pie. Mrs Dale Peters and Mrs Genevieve Holmes organized the entertainment. afternoon was spent socially. The July 25 gathering will be with Clara Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Circle
Pearl Beaucamp
Edith Owens
Dale Peters
Genevieve Holmes
Clara Davies
Walnut Women’s Club Hosts A Thursday Gathering
Mrs. Glenn Davis hosted 14 members of the Walnut Women’s Club with several children and two guests, Mrs. Mary Petratz and her son attending. The program was led by Mrs. Anis White and Mrs. Glenn Mineart, followed by refreshments. The next meeting will be a family supper at Sunset Park on Thursday August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Davis
Walnut Woman's Club
Mary Petratz
Anis White
Glenn Mineart
Thelma Lewis
Martha Davis
Sunset Park
Richard Ross Hosts Twenty Guests at Bachelor Dinner
Richard Ross hosted a bachelor dinner at the Darrell Ross home 711 South Fourth Avenue. A 6:30 p.m. dinner was served by Mr. and Mrs. Ross and Sheila Patterson to twenty guests at two tables in the dining room. Bouquets of spring flowers graced the tables. guests included Charles Lemley Edward McCutchen Marion Turnipseed Ira Morrison Dean Batterson Tomas Walker Junior Prebyl Everette Prebyl Bob Marbie Robert Ross Kimball Gates Eugene Grecian John Logan Tommy Tanner Kenton Mangold Carlton Mangold John Richards Everette Miller and Clair Darbyshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ross
Darrell Ross
South Fourth Avenue
Ross
Sheila
Kenneth Patterson
Charles Lemley
Edward McCutchen
Marion Turnipseed
Ira Morrison
Dean Batterson
Tomas Walker
Junior
Everette Prebyl
Bob Marbie
Baptist Class Meeting at Church
The Loyal Woman's class of the Baptist church met yesterday afternoon in the church parlors with nine members present. Devotions were led by Mrs. Rene Warner and the remainder of the group participated in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Woman’s Class
the Baptist Church
Rene Warner
Friendship Club Meets at Pearsons
Myrtle Pearson hosted the Friendship Club yesterday afternoon for 17 members with three guests Mrs. Frank Pearson Mrs. Donald Brown and Mae Gideon. Mrs. Mary Peiffer led a short business meeting before a social afternoon of games and bouquet exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Pearson
Friendship Club
Frank Pearson
Donald Brown
Mae Gideon
Mary Peiffer
Mazie Stewart
Anna Brown
Lyda Gideon
Afternoon Social Hosted by Mrs Cy Bush and Lois Turnipseed
An afternoon social gathering featured hostesses Mrs Cy Bush and Lois Turnipseed organizing guests and activities. The event focused on community fellowship and casual conversation among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Bush
Lois Turnipseed
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Davenport
Frank Votruba
Mathew Votruba
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Wayne Chamberlin
Betty Gowey
Mary Louise Redlinger
Martha Whittaker
Harry Wilson
Janice
Margaret
Chicago
Preston Wolf
D. F. Macon
Dale Gallagher
R. E. Crawford
United States Maritime Service
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Crandall
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Warren
Martin’s Cleaners
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Mary Berry
Patricia
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Bruce Lipscomb
H. J. McCreedy
Lipscomb
V. C. Rosenbaum
Denver
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Marie Brock
Colorado
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Canada
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West Washington
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Keota
Farmer
Ford
Chev
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West Madison
Wee Twelve Bridge Club
Shirley Brown
Elizabeth Schulty
Darlene Joyce Miller
George Miller
Bennie Miller
Lois Ellen Chewning
Cal Chewning
Bonnie Lee Schmitter
Fred Schmitter
Richland
Shirley Ann Drish
Joe Drish
Linda Joyce Derby
Mrs. Norval Derby
Rudie Sehmidt
Harry Kuntz
Evelyn Bruegge
Raymond Moberly
East Highland
Mildred Kupka
Braden
Robert Hyde
Wellston
Jack Gibson
Roger Johnson of
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Toppan Johnson
F. L. Mangold
Tom Carson
Howard P. Miller
Frank Taylor
Mary Eloise Cupp
Marion Porter
Jim Shalla
Munro Bentrager
Betty Sojka
Germaine Schmitt
Clayton Bear
Larry Keith Marek
Lorence Marek
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A. R. Strum
David McCartney
Bethel
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Russell Jones
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Billy Cox
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Joe Lohberger
Will Schulty
Charlie McKay
Richard Minick
Gus Strum
Edgar Rotzinger
Sandy Hook
Wilbur McClelland
Walter H. Johnson
Clinton Boshart
Ralph Dougherty
Levi Prescott
Jack Ronald Moore
Stanley Moore
W. Chester
Mary A
TIN Shop
Hein-Werner
Ruth Foster
Unit Ten
Denison
Walnut
Pearsons
R. G. Wessler Repair Shop
East Second St
Washington Dairy
Washington, Iowa
Tion
Dale Herdlicka
Claire Darbyshire
Wayne Marston
Fizz
Warner
Wilbur Harter
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