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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1946

Page

2

Pairings Announced for Second Round Golf Tourney

The men's city golf championship moves into the second round with all matches to be completed by Wednesday evening July 24. Notable pairings include Phil Anotonofft vs Giff Morrison and Ping Young vs Dr Cruise, while several flights list byes and pending outcomes from first round results.

Phil Anotonofft Giff Morrison Claire Whiting Bill Shan Dave Elder Ken White

Legion Juniors to Play at Junction in Columbus Tilt

Washington's American Legion junior baseball team travels to Columbus Junction for a league game at 2:00 p m tomorrow. Manager Wayne Chamberlin says the team will meet at city hall by 12:30 to change, workout, and arrange transport for players amid past travel difficulties.

Washington American Legion Columbus Junction Legion Iowa City Bill Boshart Junction Wayne Chamberlin City Hall

Softball Tourney Set for Armory Field Sunday Afternoon

Four teams will compete in the softball tournament at the Armory field tomorrow afternoon. The schedule lists Columbus Junction versus Harper at 1 30, Fairfield VFW versus American Pearl at 3 00, with the final at 6 00.

Armory Field Columbus Junction Harper Fairfield Vfw American Pearl

Youth conference to be held in Monroe Iowa church

Young people from the Christian Tabernacle travel to Monroe to attend a youth conference at the Methodist church with Rev John McKeown of Los Angeles Oasif as guest minister replacing Rev George Pendleton. Washington attendees include Appy Mae Riggenhagen Bill Arnold Florence Watson and Lois Raines.

Christian Tabernacle Monroe Iowa Methodist Church John McKeown Los Angeles Oasif George Pendleton Washington Appy Mae Riggenhagen Bill Arnold Florice Watson Lois Raines

Safe tick removal and when to seek medical care

When a tick feeds on a human remove it with tweezers or forceps or wear rubber gloves if needed. Cauterize the bite with carbolic acid or silver nitrate then scrub hands. If Rocky Mountain spotted fever is suspected after exposure consult a doctor immediately. Hospitalization and treatment are essential for best recovery chances.

Elmer Christner Weds Verna Whitney in Missouri

Elmer Christner of Wayland married Verna Whitney daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Kock of Ollie and Elmer Christner son of Mrs Fannie Christner of Wayland on Thursday night June 20 in Missouri. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Jay Hill and plan to reside on the Chris Rich farm southeast of Wayland. An ice cream supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Elmer Christner on Tuesday July 16 drew about 100 guests with many gifts for the newlyweds.

Verna Whitney Frank Kock Ollie Elmer Christner Fannie Christner Wayland Missouri Jay Hill Chris Rich Myr Christner Roll Hyde Cecil Riley Edd Schantz Dave Christner Clarence Hinkle John Hinkle Baby Anna Campbell Melvin Wilio Clark Loder Andy Kaufman Allen Clark Ray Rich Lawrence Campbell Ezra Christner Wade Sim Carl Hill Florence Rosemary

Forty Guests Attend Tabernacle Baby Shower

Mr and Mrs Donald Curtis were honored at a Christian Tabernacle shower for their daughter Shirley Kay born June first. About 40 guests attended the social evening with gifts for the baby and refreshments served by Appy Mae Rigenlagen and Florence Westen.

Donald Curtis Shirley Kay Martha Stevens Christian Tabernacle Appy Mae Rigenlagen Florence Westen

Mission Society Meeting at Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met at 9:00 a.m. in the church parlor. Members knitted a comforter, shared a covered dish lunch, and resumed work in the afternoon. Mrs. Harry Turner presided. Tina Shields led devotions.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Harry Turner Tina Shields White Cross Fred Moore Bessie Wead Edith Shields John Bidwell

Baseball slate with several matches on tap today

Boston beat Chicago 9 to 2 as Detroit visited Washington and Cleveland topped Philadelphia 6 to 1. Today’s schedule features St Louis at Boston, Chicago at New York, Detroit at Philadelphia, and Cleveland at Washington with several late games and rain affects noted in Philadelphia and St Louis.

L. Pet Boston New York Detroit Washington Glepelang St. Louis Nam Chicago Fe Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Muncries Hughson Smith Chandler Hutchinson Marchildon Feller Haefner W. LI. Pet St. Ros Tee Brookhnm Ole OGTR Soce Cincinnati Pittandrey Brooklyn Sain Wilks Mulligan Humphries Stancey Kush Schmitz Lombardi Hatten Pittsburgh Ostermueller Voiselle Vander Meer

Dinner at Church Honors Grice Family Monday

A congregational dinner at United Presbyterian Church will honor Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Grice their son Kenneth and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grice. Dr. Grice is the Washington church's missionary to Egypt returning after furlough. Committee chair is Mrs. Marion George with two-dish bring-your-own-service. program by Roger Sherman Clarence Logan and EB Stewart.

United Presbyterian Church E. E. Grice Kenneth Paul Grice Grice Washington Church Egypt Marion George Roger Sherman Clarence Logan EB. L. Stewart

Local residents host and travel in Kalona and Washington

Social notes report Mr and Mrs George Amlong visiting Mr and Mrs Raymond Hasty in Kalona. Elsie King of North English visits Washington relatives. A Coon dog field trial is set for July 21, 144 miles north of West Chester with admission twenty five cents. Various locals, including the Kelsey, Hasty, Brown, and Meyer families, are noted for visits, work, and funerals.

George Amlong Raymond Hasty Kalona Elsie King North English Washington West Chester

Hospital notes list patients and births with surgeries

John Zieglowsky admitted for appendicitis operation. Mrs. Walter Leet of West Chester admitted for surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Wulf of Ainsworth are parents of a daughter born at 7 00 pm last night. Mrs. Robert Chambers underwent a surgical operation this morning. Patty Boswell Robert Wilson Jr Francis McDonald and Richard Yoder listed for tonsillectomies. Dismissals include Connie Jean Goodwin Larry Lee Clyde Goodwin James Edward Keota and others.

John Zieglowsky Robert Lewis South Ave. C Walter Leet West Chester Erwin Wulf Ainsworth Robert Chambers East Third Patty Boswell Keota Robert Wilson West Point Francis McDonald Glen Cuddeback Richard Yoder North Marion Kenneth Goodwin Connie Jean North 7Th Clyde Goodwin Larry Lee East Second Milford Groff James Edward Harry Ramseyer East Washington George Sellers Columbus Junction

David Christner Weds in Missouri

Pertha Ackles daughter of Mrs. Rhoda Ackles of Trenton Mo became the bride of David Christner son of Mrs. Fannie Christner of Wayland at 4 00 p m July 6 at the home of Rev E S Muller who performed the ceremony The couple attended by Lucille Rich and Thomas Sammon will make their home with the bridegrooms mother south of Weyland A crowd of 125 friends gathered at the Forest Rich home Thursday evening July 11 to charivari Mr and Mrs David Christner with an ice cream supper and shower plus many local attendees listed in attendance

Pertha Ackles Rhoda Ackles Trenton David Christner Fannie Christner Wayland E. S. Muller Lucille Rich Thomas Sammon Weyland Charivari Rich Forest Rich Home

Mrs Earl Warren Visits Washington On Way To Chicago

Mrs Earl Warren of Los Angeles Calif stops in Washington en route to Chicago to visit her sisters. The former Myrtle Carbaugh flew from Los Angeles to Ottumwa to be with her ill mother Mrs D L Carbaugh of 20 West Fourth street who is now rapidly recovering.

Earl Warren Los Angeles Calif Washington Chicago Warren Myrtle Carbaugh Ottumwa D. L. Carbaugh West Fourth Street

Rebekah Lodge names committees in regular meeting

The Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting at the I O O F hall with Dorothy Smith as noble grand appointing committees for finance flowers and fruit draping charter burial for new members reclaiming delinquents welcoming visitors endowment ways and means instructor reporter and other posts. Virginia Carris was installed as warden and August refreshments were set by a large volunteer group.

Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Dorothy Smith Carrie Gray Julia Sisk Srnestine Kiesey Doris Steele Edna Wagenknecht Marjorie Sorrell Rebekah Shebeck Hannah Zieglowsky Libby Musil Thelma Horsey Ella Miller Martha Baker Virginia Carris Myrtle Morgan Mary Wagener Goldie Gray Dorothy Kos Mable Baker Leola Hotle Clara Brown Carl Phillips Lou Wagenknecht Marie Baker Bessie Harvey Dorothy Marston Maggie Jarrard Vera Dermetly Nellie Zeck Louise Reaney Juanita Dave Turnipseed Alta Hayes Maxine Zieglowsky Marie and Anis Wagenknecht

Ainsworth Couple Announce Daughter Julia Maud Wedding

Mr and Mrs Roy Wood of Ainsworth announce the marriage of their daughter Julia Maud to Anthony Polito son of Mr and Mrs Victor Polito of Rock Island Illinois The wedding occurred July 6 Mrs Polito is a graduate of Ainsworth high school and attended AIC Davenport The groom attended St Anbrose College Davenport and served 41 months in the armed forces

Roy Wood Ainsworth Julia Maud Anthony Polito Victor Polito Rock Island, Ill Polito Ainsworth High School A.I.C Davenport Mr. Polito St. Anbrose College Armed Forces

Immediate Possession Offered on Acreage Property for Sale

Classified ad notes two acres in southeast Washington ready for sale today with a bold pitch A GOOD BUY. GEO J BREITENBACH is the exclusive agent and lists the property top of the ad. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Donald Mitchel and Mr and Mrs Verle Mitchell heading to Leach Lake Minnesota for a fishing trip tonight.

Washington Geo. J. Breitenbach Donald Mitchel Verle Mitchell Leach Lake Mian

Wreckage Removal From Crashed Plane in Goodland

Workers toiled through mud in a wheat field near Goodland Kansas to remove the C-47 transport wreckage after 13 people died in an electric storm. Ten passengers and three crew members were found scattered around the scene as rescuers recovered bodies and debris.

Goodland Kan Charles Bigler Bigler

Cooking Mushrooms Simply Wash and Sauté Quickly

Fresh tender mushrooms need no peeling. Wash thoroughly and apply even heat. Usually five minutes of cooking yields fully done mushrooms.

Iowa executive council plans move of non essential offices to fairgrounds

Iowa executive council votes to relocate some non essential state offices to the fairgrounds after August 30. Lloyd Cunningham notes Four H and administration buildings could provide space with heating and partitioning. offices eyed include aeronautics, speakers, vocational education and safety education. Space shortages in the statehouse are expected to worsen when the legislature reconvenes in January.

Des Moines Executive Council Fair Board Lloyd Cunningham Statehouse Fairgrounds Council The Aeronautics Commission House Vocational Education Department Safety Education Senate

Hatchery Output Shows Shrinkage in Iowa

Iowa hatchery output fell sharply over the last two months. June production reached 2,160,000 chicks, about 23 percent of a year earlier, with season total to July 1 down 15 percent after a stronger start. The Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service supplied the figures.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service

Social Calendar Notees For Upcoming Week

Noticees must submit by 10 a m Sunday Stout reunion set for July 21 at Sunset Park. Tuesday U P church Woman's Missionary Society division meets 7 30 p m at the church. Wednesday Women of the country club hold bridge and golf. dinner 7 30 at the club house. Dinner reservations with three members by noon Tuesday July 23. Homemakers club meets Thursday afternoon at 1302 East Washington. H J club meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Arthur Beranek's home.

Stout Sunset Park Woman's Missionary Society of the U. P. Church Weomen P. m Clayton Bear Ralph Bauer E. B. Hammer Homemakers Club Stanley Foster East Washington J Club Arthur Beranek

Birthday greetings and forthcoming anniversaries in the community

The notice lists birthdays for Leota Charlene Johnson Carolyn Ruth McGaffey August Lavern Zieglowsky Leonard Kos Ruth Kupka John Doyle Cupp Dan Goss Dick Schulty and anniversary wishes for Frank Haney and Harold Messinger. The items name their parents and hometowns, noting Cedar Rapids, Keota and Braden among others.

Leonard Kos Ed. Kos Ruth Kupka Braden John Doyle Cupp Dan Goss Dick Schulty

Birthday Announcements Hit Several Local Families

Tomorrow marks Barbara Ann Bain’s second birthday and Jerry Zager’s eleventh birthday. Local residents with greetings include Mrs. Orr Maple of Welman Bunny Blair Anamosa Mrs. Maxine Mangold Moore Leslie Ross Paul Watson Mrs. Charles McAvoy David Fladung Raymond Minick Earl Burroughs and Sam Wittmer Jr.

Barbara Ann Bain Ralph Bain Wayland Jerry Zager Stanley Zager Orr Maple Welman

Extension of Draft Holiday Justified Says Dewey Short

Rep. Dewey Short says extending the draft holiday beyond September 1 would be justified if June volunteering persists. He cites Army Dept figures of 63,494 volunteers in June, notes a 40,000 monthly need, and credits pay raises and student graduations for recruitment gains.

Dewey Washington Dewey Short Short Military Affairs Committee War Department

Hatchery Output Forecast Falls Short Of 1943 Peak

The service projected annual hatchery output near 90 million chicks, under the four years prior and about 30 million below the record 1943 level, reflecting a four percent national reduction.

Elizabeth Brown Engaged to Odil C. Sabbe Jr

Mr and Mrs O J Brown announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth to Odil C Sabbe Jr of Van Nuys California. The wedding is planned for August in Van Nuys California.

O. J. Brown South Third Avenue Elizabeth Odil C. Sabbe, Jr van Nuys Calif

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Hysell at Daughter’s Home

Mrs Vera Hysell was honored with a surprise fried chicken birthday dinner Wednesday evening at her daughter Mrs Fred Kimmel’s home. About twenty guests attended including Mr and Mrs Harry Kuntz and many Hysell relatives.

Vera Hysell Fred Kimmel Wilber Hysell Kimmel Harry Kuntz Dave Nancy Dean Stockman Roy Kuntz Donnie Jerry Janet Dean Coffin Truman Anna Hysell Rosalie Hysell Lizzie Kuntz Cora Stevenson Harold McLain Birmingham Iowa

Conserving and preserving green beans from garden harvest

Instructions describe canned green beans preparation including trimming, washing, hot packing, and pressure canning times of 40 minutes for quarts and 30 for pints at 10 pounds pressure. Also notes boiling water bath option for 3 hours and lemon juice to adjust acidity, with vinegar discouraged due to flavor and inconsistent acidity.

Ainsworth Sailor's Wedding Announced

The marriage of Joe Wood to Mable Arlene Droll was announced by the groom’s parents of Ainsworth. The couple wed in June. Wood is a Navy sailor who entered service December 17, 1945 and is stationed in San Diego, California.

Joe Wood Mable Arlene Droll Agnes Droll Ainsworth Roy Wood Mrs. Wood Ainsworth High School Wood Navy San Diego Calif

Potato Pancakes Versatile Breakfast Dinner Dish

A recipe describes potato pancakes suitable for breakfast or any meal. It instructs grating two cups of raw potatoes and mixing with milk one egg flour salt and optional onion. Batter drops cook on a greased pan until browned and crispy, served hot.

Mechanical Harvest Beats Hand Labor on Sugar Beet Field

Figures from field trials show a sugar beet harvest using a combine costs 8.45 dollars per acre, compared with 26.23 dollars per acre when harvested by hand. The data emphasize labor and fuel savings under mechanized operation.

Insects decline noted for major pests except corn borer

The report shows a downward trend in populations of major insects with the exception of the European corn borer. The decline does not apply to all pests as the corn borer remains a concern for farmers and researchers.

New Small Hearing Aid Aims at Pocket Comfort

Rochester Hearing Aid Co of Rochester Minnesota promotes a new device claimed as the world's smallest hearing aid. It requires no battery pack or wires and fits in the hand with adjustable tone. Free descriptive booklet and home demonstrations offered.

Rochester Hearing Aid Co First Ave Southwest Rochester Minnesota Tony

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