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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1946

Page

2

Beer shortage not as acute says Agriculture Dept

Washington July LS The Agriculture Department said beer shortages are not as severe as feared with brewers limited to 70 percent of last year’s grain and domestic production down 20 percent since the order began in March Output this year is about 70 million barrels versus 86.5 million last year and 55 million average in 1940–41 Distillers have bought surplus potatoes to make spirits while brewers use grain substitutes and lighter beer

Washington Agriculture Department Arthur L. Lacy Lacy

Local Notes Highlight Vacations Events and Visits

Robert Birney enjoys a week off from Washington Cleaners while readers hear of fur coat sales at Rothschilds and Parental visits by Mr and Mrs Harry Montgomery Jr. Twilight ballgame Iowa City vs Washington set for July 18 at 5 pm. A Coon dog field trial is planned July 21 north of West Chester with admission a quarter.

Iowa City Washington New Armory Field West Chester

Major Leagues Scores and Night Games Summary

Major League results show Chicago 10 Boston 0 and Pittsburgh 8 New York 5. Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 2 and Philadelphia 10 St. Louis in today's games. Standings list Boston and New York leading the American League with Detroit and Cleveland behind. Night matchups include St Louis at New York and Detroit at Washington with several Chicago Boston Cleveland Philadelphia tilts.

Chicago Boston Pittsbrugh New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Raffensberger Brazie Barrett Lee Passeau Koslo Pittsburgh Bahr Higbe Heusser L. Pet Detroit Washington Cleveland St. Lowis Ferrens Marshall Newhouser Leonard Webber Christopher Haynes Harris Cherago Cincinnati Ao Oben Ene

Daughters Born to Several Families Across Area

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Kenneth Goodwin of 1018 North 7th welcomed a daughter born at 5 30 last evening. Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson of Brighton welcomed a daughter born at 10 30 this morning. Sam Henry of Keota underwent an appendectomy last night. Goldie Vinton and John Atkinson were admitted for medical treatment. Lois and Betty Crile Larry Lederman Janice Ruth Baker Bonita Herr underwent tonsillectomies today. Leona Mae Arthur was dismissed to her home. Other dismissals include Mrs George Miller and daughter Bonita Rae rural route 4 Mrs Richard Dawson 444 South 7th Mrs Max Sellers and daughter Jane Ann Columbus Junction Mrs Marion Robertson and daughter Roberta Ann rural route 1 Mrs Robert Royse and ew at Tl eang Wellman.

Kenneth Goodwin North 7Th Charles Robinson Brighton Sam Henry Keota Goldie Vinton John Atkinson Lois Betty Crile Fairfield Larry Lederman Pleasant Plain Janice Ruth Baker Richland Bonita Herr Leona MaeArthur East Main Street George Miller Bonita Rae Richard Dawson South 7Th Max Sellers Jane Ann Columbus Junction Marion Robertson Roberta Ann Robert Royse Tl Eang Wellman

Pairings for Women's Tourney At Country Club

Twenty four Washington women enter the annual Country Club golf tournament to decide the city title held by Helen Breese. First round matches set for within a week by July 24 with second round to begin. Championship Flight pairings include Helen Schenefelt versus Gertrude Bailey and Breese against Dorothea Brindley.

Washington Helen Breese Helen Schenefelt Gertrude Bailey Dorothea Brindley Mildred Whitehead Margaret Valentine Elizabeth Shannon Bob Day

Murphy to Start as Washington Juniors Meet Iowa City

Coach Bill Boshart named Murphy and Post the starting battery for Washington in a twilight game at Armory Field. The American Legion juniors face Iowa City Legion with a 5:00 p.m. start and a Legion stand selling food and drinks. A good crowd is hoped for to support the locals.

Bill Boshart Murphy and Post Washington American Legion Iowa City Legion New Armory Field Legion

Esther Smith and Ruth Poats Wed in Tokyo Ceremony

A telegram announced the marriage of Esther Smith to Ruth erford Poats of Atlanta in Tokyo on July 16. Mrs Poats works as a staff assistant with the Red Cross in Japan and Poats is connected with the education department there. An account will appear in the Journal when received.

Earl Smith Esther Smith Rutherford Poats Atlanta Tokyo Japan

Crop insurance information campaign in Iowa

Des Moines July 18. J J McLaughlin of the Iowa PMA announced field service is contacting Iowa farmers to provide information on federal crop insurance. The selling campaign runs through next month with final signing August 31. Farmers may choose coverage amounts and receive indemnity for losses from floods hail insects plant diseases and other hazards. At present federal crop insurance covers wheat flax and oats, with trial programs on corn and tobacco in limited Iowa counties.

Des Moines J. J. McLaughlin Iowa Production and Marketing Administration PMA Iowa McLaughlin

Good Washing Best Routine

Routine guidance notes that commercial bleaches can weaken fabrics. No bleaching method matches proper washing and rinsing for fabric care.

Packing tips for a lunch box with waxed paper

Place a waxed paper container with salad or fruit at the bottom of the lunch box. Sandwiches cookies and other crushables should be packed at the top for best protection.

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