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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1942

Page

2

National League Results and Standings Report

Yesterday's results show Chicago defeated Brooklyn 7 to 1 while Philadelphia beat St. Louis 4 to 3. New York earned a 3 to 1 win over Pittsburgh and Cincinnati defeated Boston 7 to 6. Games today include Brooklyn at Chicago and New York at Pittsburgh with Philadelphia at St. Louis listed as scheduled.

Brooklyn New York AniGhee Pitlevotwe Twas Roano Bo Owe Iss Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston

Republicans Rally for Victory and War Aims

Governor candidate Bourke Hickenlooper pledges unified support for all war measures at the Republican state convention. He argues for complete victory, nonpartisan effort, and warns against federal overreach endangering local government. He lauds Iowa’s war production, bonds, and farming while stressing party collaboration.

Hudson Lowa Bourke BR. Hickenlooper Towa Hickenlooper Washington

Local visitors and staff changes noted in area headlines

Mrs E A Ritz and daughter travel to Iowa City to visit George Petsel and family. C F Anderson begins a two week vacation as Burlington railway agent with Harlord Booth as relief. Mrs Harry Haney and Mrs Walter Brown visit Cedar Rapids relatives. Dr Sartor's office closes July 20 to August 8. Mrs Ethel Stewart and Julia Keota visit. Don Shepherd misses work at J C Penney store due to severe sunburn.

E. A. Ritz Fred Bourgeois Iowa City George Petsel Petsel Mrs. Ritz Harry Haney Walter Brown Cedar Rapids W. P. Moore Frank Haney Don Shepherd J. ¢. Penney, Inc

Scoreboard Summary for Baseball Night

Chicago 3 Boston 2 New York 8 Cleveland 5 St Louis 5 Philadelphia 1 Washington 6 Detroit 5. Chicago vs Boston Cleveland vs New York St Louis vs Philadelphia Detroit vs Washington games listed.

Families relocate and visits noted in Muscatine area

Mrs Stanly Zager and children Donald Jerry and Deloris return to Washington from North Carolina citing heat and crowding. Lieutenant Zager reports to Goldsboro field N Car. Fred Randle of Moline visits J B Randle home with daughter Betty June. Grover Custer and Harry McKeene visit Doris Custer at John Deere plant site in Muscatine. Virginia Sheetz graduates from Gem City Business College Quincy Ill and vacationing with her parents. Mary French and Jessie Stewart visit D A R log cabin in Sunset Park with 48 visitors from town and Washington alike to see relics.

Stanly Zager Donald Jerry Deloris Washington North Carolina Zager Goldboro Field Car Fred Randle Moline Betty June Randle Burbank Calif J.B. Randle John Deere Mary French Jessie Stewart D.A.R Sunset Park

Hospital Discharges After X ray and Surgery

Alois Music of 621 West Monroe was discharged this morning after X ray and surgery for lacerated fingers on the right hand. Ed Gallagher and Mrs. Mary Lukovsky were dismissed this afternoon. Max Goodlander of 408 East Baltimore Harrison underwent an emergency appendectomy last evening.

Alois Music W. Monroe Ed Gallagher Mary Lukovsky Max Goodlander EB. Harrison

Republican governor hopeful pledges continued efficient government

A gubernatorial candidate urged continuation of the past three and a half years efficiency policy. He promised to maintain the confidence placed in the present administration and called on fellow Republicans to join a vigorous campaign. He predicted a large GOP majority in November with a militant party behind the effort.

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Funeral services for Ww L Dusenbery held at Sherman’s

Funeral services for Ww L Dusenbery were conducted yesterday at Sherman’s funeral home with Dr. R Keagy presiding. Pallbearers included Harry Dusenbery Alvin Shaw Frank Casey Wisie Long Frank Macon and Charles Denison. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.

Ww. L. Dusenbery Sherman

Prosecution Completes Saboteur Case in McCoy Remarks

Major General Frank McCoy said the military commission has completed its case against eight Nazi saboteurs landed off the East Coast in a submarine. He spoke in Washington D C on July 17.

Washington, D. C Frank McCoy Military Commission

Emergency Appendix for Ottumwa Woman

Maxie Cummings of Ottumwa underwent an emergency appendectomy Tuesday morning. Her mother Mrs. Ivan Cummings, who had visited, went to Ottumwa Monday. Daryl Dodder left for Chicago to report tomorrow at the naval reserve aviation base in Glenview Kl, to become Seaman First Class after enlisting last May. Mrs J A Hyink Dusenbery and Robert Hyink of Des Moines visited the Simpson home yesterday after traveling from Muscatine.

Maxie Cummings Ottumwa Ivan Cummings Daryl Dodder Chicago Naval Reserve Aviation Base Glenview Erasa J. A. Hyink Miss Dusenbery Robert Hyink Des Moines Thomas Simpson Muscatine

Lend-Lease Aid Reaches New High in June

President Roosevelt announced that June lend-lease aid totaled 708 million dollars, the highest monthly total in 16 months of the program. From March 11, 1941 to June 30, 1942, aid extended to the United Nations and other eligible countries reached 5.205 billion dollars.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt United States United Nations

Farewell Parties For Carlton Family

Mr and Mrs Guy Carlton to be honored tonight at a farewell courtesy. Six bridge club couples dine at Wingas cafe then play bridge at Glenn L Wilson home before the Carlton move Monday to Dubuque where Mr Carlton becomes a high school instructor and assistant coach. Mrs Raymond Dayton hosted a farewell for Mrs Carlton with bridge as key entertainment and high score prize split by Mrs E D Morrison Jr and Mrs Roger Sherman. The Carlton and extended families plus John and Suzanne Carlton joined a Wednesday picnic with 15 people including Mrs Carlton’s mother Mrs Kleese Hartman and neighbor Frank Stewart.

Guy Carlton Winga Glenn L. Wilson Carlton Dubuque Raymond Dayton E. D. Morrison

Group Plays Bridge After Country Club Dinner

Ten persons attended the Country Club dinner last evening including out of town guests Mrs Hazel Pease Nelle Wilson Des Moines Esther Larimer Anaheim Mrs Alma Fisher Omaha and Mr and Mrs William Stewart Pomona Calif. The Stewarts sang solos and duets with Mrs R H McCleery as accompanist. Bridge followed with Mrs Lester Orr winning the women’s high score and Dr A W Clow the men’s high score.

Country Club Hazel Pease Nelle Wilson Des Moines Esther Larimer Anaheim Calif Alma Fisher Omaha Nebr William Stewart Pomona Stewart R. H. McCleery Lester Orr A. W. Clow

Local visitors and funerary notices fill Lake Forest weekend

Lieut Com A Keith Droz and family of Lake Forest NL arrive for a weekend with the Hen ry Berdo household. Navy surgeon Droz stays at the Great Lakes station. Relatives attend the funeral of W L Dusenbery with a large Wyoming and Iowa correspondents list. Betty Hamil leaves as stenographer. Maurine Walker to replace her. Louisville visitors David McCreedy family spend two weeks with H J McCreedy. Galloways visit and summer with grandparents.

A. Keith, Droz A. Keith A. John Lake Forest Henry Berdo Droz Navy Hospital Great Lakes Naval Training Station Betty Hamil Maurine Walker Miss Hamil Omaha Nebr Martin Lester David McCreedy Lois Louisville H. J. McCreedy Ross Galloway Bob Bill Waterloo McCreedys Jack Rachael Galloway

Air Raid Alarm Sounds in London

London notes an afternoon air alarm the first daytime alert since March 16 when a lone raider bypassed the Thames estuary area. Last night’s alarm on June 3 produced no bombs, and alarms are not usually sounded for single reconnaissance planes.

London England Thames Estuary Lonadon

British pilot Finucane killed by German machine gun

Air ministry disclosed that Brendan Finucane a famed British pilot was killed yesterday on the French coast near Pointe du Touquet. He died during a low altitude mass attack on German targets in one of the war's largest daylight raids.

London England Brendan Taddy) Finucane Air Ministry Finucane Pointe du Touquet

Union May Block Iowa U. Broadcast

Iowa City report on a national arts festival notes press circles awaiting action by James Petrillo and the musicians union over a planned Iowa University symphony broadcast. university officials continue preparations for the Iowa Symphony Orchestra program to air on NBC red network.

Iowa City Iowa New York N.Y James C. Petrillo Musicians’ Union State University of Iowa University Symphony Orchestra National Broadcasting Co

White Way Club Meeting with Pearl Smith

The White Way club met Tuesday afternoon with ten members. Guests Mrs. Jack Cherry and daughters Jean Ann Kay and Grace Munro attended. Margaret Smith and Jean Ann Cherry provided entertainment. Refreshments were by Jean Ann Kay Cherry and Margaret Smith. Next meeting is with Mrs Howard Stewart on August 4.

White Way Club Pearl Smith Jack Cherry Jean Ann Kay Grace Munro Margaret Smith Jean Ann Cherry Kay Cherry Howard Stewart

H J Club Meets In J Shalla Home

Mrs John Shalla sr Mrs Emma Bopp and Mrs V J Spe racek and fourteen members of the H J club were guests yesterday afternoon of Mrs John Shalla Jr The afternoon was spent visiting and playing bingo with each prize winner being given a bar of soap The hostess was assisted by her daughter Darlene in serving refreshments The next meeting will be in three weeks with Mrs Ray Sojka.

John Shalla, Sr Emma Bopp V. J. Speracek H. J. Club John Shalla, Jr Darlene Ray Sojka

Valley Ladies Meet With Mrs Feltz

The Valley Ladies Aid society met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Lillie Feltz. Eleven members and one visitor attended. They completed plans to serve dinners to threshers in two weeks with Mrs Mary Frederick.

The Valley Ladies Aid Society Lillie Feltz Mary Frederick

Kolah Club Holds July Meeting at Mrs Quinn Home

Mrs. D. Quinn hosted eight Kolah club members at 409 West Main Street for the July gathering. Each member reported on her topic while Sara Trotman performed two vocal selections. The afternoon concluded with socializing and refreshments.

J. D. Quinn West Main Street Kolah Club Sara Trotman

Good Will Club Hosts Picnic Dinner At Sunset Park

Members and guests gathered for a 1 pm picnic at Sunset Park. Mrs. I. B. Hexworth chaired the social committee. Thirteen members attended with guests including Mrs. Claude Bain Mrs. Wenger Mrs. Maud Koehler Mrs. Tina Holt Mrs. Peiffer Mrs. Curtis Evelyn Hexworth Phyllis Sisk and Betty Lou Propst.

Good Will Club Sunset Park I. B. Hexworth Claude Bain Wenger Maud Koehler Tina Holt Peiffer Curtis Evelyn Hexworth Phyllis Sisk Betty Lou Propst

Kolosick Family Reunion Set for August in Sunset Park

The Kolosick family announces a reunion on Sunday August 2 at Sunset Park Washington with a picnic dinner at noon.

Kolosick Sunset Park Washington

Moville Bridge Worker Drowns In Little Sioux River

Moville man Ed Maack employed on a bridge project near Anth on drowned in the Little Sioux River while helping carry a heavy 8 inch plank. He reportedly struck steel girders and sank after falling from trestle work. body recovered at noon.

Sioux City Ed Maack Moville Anthon Little Sioux Maack Dale Manson

Social Calendar Notice Signals Friday Deadline

Social calendar entries require by 10 a m on Friday. Rebekah lodge meets at 7 30 p m at the I O C F hall. Saturday events include WBC and 2 80 pat at the ACR hall.

Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Pat Acr Hall

Birthday wishes fill town as many celebrate

Mrs Glenn Hayes and Mrs Earl Simpson mark birthdays today along with Mrs Lloyd Easter and stepdaughter Mrs Floyd Hdwards Ruth Ringheim and other locals share their special day Out-of-town celebrants include Ethel Maya Bailey of Valley Mrs John Hyde Jr of Brighton and Mrs Joe Krotz of Highland Center Eugene Engle DT D Barnes Susan Ann Conner Marietta Workman and Mrs Vera Hysell also have birthdays Mr and Mrs Hubert Wilson celebrate their wedding anniversary noting they wed in 1922 Mary Ellen Custer turns 14 today

Ethel Maya Bailey Valley John Hyde, Jr Brighton Joe Krotz Highland Center DT D. F. Barnes Susan Ann Conner E. A. Conner Marietta Workman

Mrs. O. H. Moobs Hosts 81st Birthday Party

Mrs. O. H. Moobs celebrated her 81st birthday Tuesday at home in Columbus Junction with friends. Hosts Mrs. J. P. Knott and Mrs. Perry Oakes organized the event. She has lived in the area most of her life, and she is survived by her son Harry Paxson of Des Moines and granddaughter Coral Roberdee of Davenport.

Columbus Junction O. H. Moobs J. P. Knott Perry Oakes

Pythian Past Chiefs Dine At H. C. Hotle Home

Eleven members of the Pythian Past Chiefs association met last evening with Mrs. H. C. Hotle. A short business meeting preceded three tables of bridge. Mrs. Oral Mayo won high score, Mrs. Richard Johnson low. Refreshments were served.

The Pythian Past Chiefs Association H. C. Hotle Oral Mayo Richard Johnson

Jacksonites Meet With Ila M. Darnel

The Jacksonite Girls 4-H club met Monday afternoon with Ila Mae Darnel. Five members attended along with leader Mrs. Arthur Duensing and assistant Ruth Foster. Plans for Achievement Day were formed and Laura Jean Stout and Mary Ardith Jarrard were chosen for the demonstration team. The next meeting will be July 29 at the Jarrard home.

Jacksonite Ila Mae Darnel Arthur Duensing Ruth Foster Laura Jean Stout Mary Ardith Jarrard Jarrard

Senior Needle Club At Holtz Residence

Riverside Iowa July members of the Senior Needle Club were hosted by Mrs Minnie Holt. Guests included Mrs Ella Culver and Mrs Jessie Myers. Aftermath of sociability followed with refreshments. A Get Well card was signed for Mrs A T Snyder then a short business session appointed a committee to collect fats for the government. Plans set for a July 23 meeting at city park with Mr and Mrs Dave Russell hosting.

Riverside Iowa Minnie Holt Ella Culver J** Sie Myers Snyder University Hospital Iowa City William Ingram Joel W. Tener C. J. Karé City Park

W C T U Meeting Held At Hawthorne Home

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met yesterday afternoon at Hawthorne home with Mrs. J A Hawthorne presiding. Devotional leadership by Mrs. V Crull and topic Christian Citizenship followed by readings of the American Creed and articles by Ira Wise Smith and J Edgar Hoover.

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union J. A. Hawthorne V. Crull T. F. Barker Daniel Polime W Cc. T. U Ira B. Wise Smith J. Edgar Hoover M. H. Sar

Rothschild's Store Maintains Trust Through Years of Change

The Rothschild Store, in business for over thirty eight years, survived war and economic downturns by upholding honesty, fair dealing and quality. In uncertain times, customers are advised to trade with this established shop for complete stock and courteous, cooperative service.

T A'S Rothschild

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