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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1947
Page
2
Local items report Mrs. Ralph Martin and Mrs. Emma Brown visiting Cedar Rapids for a dry cleaning clinic at Roosevelt hotel and Master Dry Cleaners plant. Other notes include travel, vacations, and social visits among residents, with events in Bloomington Illinois, Iowa City, Ottumwa and Pontiac Michigan.
Pairings posted at the country club for the women s golf tournament. Defending champion Elizabeth Shannon drew Gertrude Bailey in round one in the championship flight. A and B flight pairings list several matchups with notes on consolation rounds, entry fees, and posting results as rounds proceed.
North Liberty captured the eight team softball tournament at the cavalry field yesterday defeating Iowa City in the final game late in the afternoon. Play began in the morning and ended late in the day with a sizable crowd on hand. Cargill Team Loses in a Muscatine 6 to 3 victory over Cargills at Cargill field. The Muscatine battery was Bersch and Reynold with Dawcon and Sowash catching. Washington Cubs beat West Chester 7 to 3 at the same field. Pitchers Mangold and Snyder held West Chester to three hits while the Cubs added eight.
Washington July 14 The army air forces unveiled a new first the worlds first twin engine transport type helicopter The RAF said the Kellett XR-10 completed its initial test flight at Kelletts North Wales Pa plant The craft powered by two 525 horsepower engines exceeds 100 mph and carries 16 passengers plus crew In emergencies it can transport six wounded on litters or 2000 pounds of cargo
An oak tree is described as originating around a hundred million years ago, highlighting its ancient lineage and long life.
Admitted Saturday were Mrs. Carl E Jarard route four medical patient and Mrs. Irvin F Kraemer of Brighton. Dismissed. Yesterday: Mrs Carlos Walling and daughter Karla Lynn 802 W Monroe Mrs Albert Greiner and son Gary Lynne of Brighton Mrs Jesse Williams and son Richard Eugene 1116 E Adams Betty Morgan 205 S Marion today Shirley Conry 814 Iowa Avenue Mrs R J Moohr hart 516 W Third Street Births Milo Heisdorffer and wife of Keota welcomed a daughter at 8 50 last night.
Arlene Davis hosted Westminster Guild Thursday evening with Gloria McGuire presiding. Eleven members answered roll call as Eveytn Hendrickson led devotions and topics from Outreach magazine were reported by Mrs Spencer. Hyelyn Quigley presented a Stewardship thought. Next meeting will be with Gloria McGuire on July 24.
Numerous local residents report returning from vacations in Chicago Boulder and Denver and visiting relatives in Keota Ames and Moline. Notables include Mr and Mrs Raymond Minick Mrs Harry Marlowe Jr and Sr Mr Richard Johnston and daughters Julie Jeanne and family milestones like a 90th birthday for J B Myers and the birth of a daughter to the Goodwins.
In Kalona Illinois on July 14 Berniel Wolf daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Wolf of Sheffield Illinois married John Ek Thatcher of Kalona in a single ring ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev J A Driskill. Attendants included sister Cheryl Wolf maid of honor and best man Donald A Tyler. Following the ceremony a two course buffet supper was served. Attending were Mrs Maude Watcher and several Iowa residents. Thatcher will graduate from Bradley University next February and served in the Army Air Corps. The couple reside in Peoria Illinois.
Columbus Junction July 12. Mr and Mrs Duane Tucker will open a bakery in rooms on the east side of Main street early in August. E A Stewart, longtime trucker, has purchased a half interest in the venture.
Rescue workers intensify search for two Wisconsin youths missing since a boat capsized on the Mississippi near Burlington Iowa. Jack Finn and Robert Goodrich, both 19 or 20, from Durand Wisconsin, were identified among local authorities and assistance from Illinois counties as crews recover a capsized 12 foot craft three miles north of Nauvoo. An uncle of one youth joined the search in Burlington.
Notices report the appointment of a Duncan Walgreens Drug Agency executive to head the food department. Several local marriages and births are noted including Edith Mae Elder tying with Conesville and Live McKean marrying, and Colleen Glee born to Ralph Dean and family. Travel and visiting guests are listed among locals.
A historical note states that cash on delivery postage for United States letters was illegal until 1855, marking a key shift in postal practices and mail payment methods.
Mrs Donald Tucker hosted the Indian Creek club on Wednesday afternoon for 13 members. Ten children attended with two guests, Mrs Earl Nelson and Miss Williams. Roll call featured funny child sayings and a debate on which is more useful the butcher knife or the dish cloth. Next meeting set for July 238 with Mrs Henry Williams. Hostess helped by her daughter Mrs Everetts and Evlyne Farrier.
Riverside July 14 Mrs Frank Safourek hosted the Senior Needle club at her Riverside home. The group spent the afternoon needlework and refreshments were served by Mrs Safourek with help from Miss Luckey. Members present included Mrs C B Fitzsimmons Mrs William Griffin Mrs W J Hartzell Mrs R H Heitzman Mrs Minnie Holtz Mrs William Ingram Mrs William Knebel Mrs William O Loughlin Mrs Roy Snyder and Mrs J W Tener. Mrs William Ingram will host the next meeting on July 24.
Twelve members and one guest Doris Persons met at Mrs. Dusenbery's home for the July Sew and So Club gathering Irene Anderson led the business session with picnic flower arrangement ideas. The August picnic is planned for Sunset Park. Prizes for contests went to Maxine Moore Anna Moore and Bernice Carr. Refreshments followed.
The page lists birthdays for Mrs. Mary F. Genkinger 79 and Francis Jones McKay 78 from the Three Quarter Century club. Also noting seven candles for Larry Marek and his mother, five for Susan JoAnn Jones, and 13th for Jack Ronald Moore. Several other residents from Ainsworth Sandy Havok Wellston and route four are wished happy returns.
Calendar items list co operative suppers at various homes, booster club meetings, ladies aids, guest days, picnics at Sunset Park, and club gatherings. Details include host names, times, and ask for dishes to pass and coffee or table service provided. Some meetings rescheduled or moved to other days.
Crawfordsville July 14 Mr and Mrs Clarence Hering and Viola hosted a gathering Friday night in honor of Mrs Glen I Harris and daughter Nancy of Great Falls Wyoming The former Velma Orris Mrs Harris is visiting relatives and enjoyed home made ice cream and cake with numerous relatives and in law guests from Mount Union Columbus Junction Washington Ainsworth and surrounding areas
Screen actor Dennis Morgan cancelled his passage on the liner Mauretania yesterday just before sailing time and plans to fly to Paris next week. He had been slated to depart from New York.
Sunshine Community club members and families enjoyed the Marion Sheetz family’s hospitality Friday evening. It was the club’s annual wiener roast with guests including the Simmerings and Hoyles. Entertainment was by Mrs. Lyle Wilcox and Mrs. John Koehler on a lighted lawn.
Relatives gathered yesterday at Harold Timmins home northeast of town for a cooperative dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Vanderham and daughter Frances of Flushing Long Island N Y. The event featured a bountiful turkey and fried chicken meal followed by photos and visits with attendees including the McNeill family from Crawfordsville and Woodford Gardner Stewart Sehmoeller Cunningham families along with six Vanderham sisters.
Mrs. Mabel Gordon and Howard Kerr wed at the Will Sickles home with Rev. Paul K. Wells officiating. The seven oclock ceremony followed by a reception for 19 guests and a pink rose decorated cake baked by Mrs. Sickles. The couple will reside at 420 West Third Street with Floyd Kerr and family, Lloyd Shelanki, Harold Kerr and families among the guests.
Morgan, six feet two inches, said he boarded too late for better accommodations and did not blame Cunard White Star Lines for the predicament. He declined six nights at sea with cold feet.
The guarani name for Paraguay's currency derives from the Guarani people, a warlike indigenous group in the region, reflecting historic ties between the nation and its native inhabitants.
The Country club hosts its July family dinner at the clubhouse this Thursday evening with Mrs. Dan Brindley as general chairman and Mrs. Frank Crone coordinating telephones. Ralph Shannon and Frank Crone manage the after dinner program and a large dinner committee includes numerous members and spouses.
The Ainsworth Sorosis club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Ivy Hemphill's home with 14 members present. Mrs. Kate Annas reviewed the book East River by Sholem Asch for the program. Light refreshments were served. Next meeting August 8 will be with Mrs. Norma Clegg.
A birthday party for Roger Reed drew 17 children to the Bernard Reed home north east of town on Saturday afternoon. Activities included games contests prizes storytelling and a decorated cake with home made ice cream. Relatives and friends including Joan Greiner and Mrs Reed helped supervise and serve refreshments.
A Presbyterian church announces a morning prayer gathering at 9 30 on Wednesday. The meeting will be held at the church located at 12712.
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