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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1946

Page

2

Local Family Vacation Plans Mentioned in Bartlesville

Mrs. Carl Rothlisberger and children J. D and Carla visit Bartlesville Oklahoma with relatives James and Charles Rothlisberger. Mr Rothlisberger will join them next week and they plan to return August 12. Jack Simons on seven day leave from CCC M3/e¢ plans to go to San Diego California after visiting his parents.

Carl Rothlisberger Do. J Carla Bartlesville Okla James Brooks Charles Jack Simons T. J. Simons San Diego Calif Harry Montgomery, Jr Chicago

Local servicemen and town residents listed in social notes

Pfe David Galloway at Fort Campbell Ky visits with wife and parents. J W Stewart and Russell Bell families plan Minnesota vacation at Leach's Lake. Mary Ellen Duensing graduates Iowa State College. family to stay in Ames. New addresses for Galloway at Fort Lewis Washington and Redlinger in New York City mail call. A W Hadley visits town reflecting on Y work. Mrs Lawrence McVey and husband at Washington airport teaching.

Pfe David Galloway Fort Campbell Earl Galloway J. W Jim’’ Stewart Russell Bell Keota Minnesota Leach’s Lake Arthur Duensing Harry Lloyd Duensing Ames Iowa State College Mary Ellen Duensing

Care for Leather Gloves with Paraffin Mixture

To keep leather gloves soft and pliable wash and rinse them in a mix of paraffin and non inflammable cleaning fluid. Use three tablespoons of paraffin with a quart of cleaning fluid for best results.

Women golfers edge into second round at country club

Survivors in the first round of the championship flight include Gertrude Bailey Helen Breese Margaret Valentine and Elizabeth Shannon. First round results list wins across championship and classes A B and D with close scores and several matches extended to extra holes. Second round matches are due by July 31.

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

Marriage License Issued to Bell and Hughes in Washington

A marriage license was issued today at the court house to Ray mond D. Bell and Mildred M. Hughes, both residents of Washington.

Court House Raymond D. Bell Mildred M. Hughes Washington

Major Leagues Baseball Scores and Standings Snapshot

National League standings show Brooklyn St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh with results Cincinnati 2 Boston 1 New York St Louis 1 Brooklyn 2 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 0. American League leaders Benton New York Washington Cleveland St Louis Chicago Philadelphia Boston with listed game outcomes and scheduled matchups.

W. I. Pet Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brazie Breeden Vaiselle Schumacher Schmitz Lombardi Vander Meer Spahn Sewell Lanning Judd Donnelly W. L. Pet. Benton Washington Detroit Cleveland Dobson Smith Knerr Harder Hudson Hutchinson

Woman at Clinton 101 Years Old Today

Clinton Iowa July 25 Mrs Elsie Johannsen one of Iowas oldest residents marked her 101st birthday at her daughters home where she lives She enjoys gardening and keeps active She was born in Denmark and traveled the world with her husband and five children They helped found Norsewood New Zealand after a 15000 mile four month voyage They later moved to Hawaii and finally Iowa 65 years ago Her husband died 40 years ago.

Clinton Iowa Elsie Johannsen W. N. Grumstrup Johannsen Denmark New Zealand Norsewood Hawaiian Islands

Deadlock at Allis-Chalmers in Milwaukee to end strike

The CIO United Auto Workers and Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. remain deadlocked after the union rejected a company grievance proposal. The plant in Milwaukee has been strike bound since last spring. In Ragine Wisconsin on July 25 the UAW offered to relax picket lines at J I Case Co to let farmers and dealers enter for parts and proposed two workers per repair parts department. The Case plant has been strike bound since December 26. A closing line notes a well-dressed Egyptian noble woman used a henna facial pack during postwar pyramid building.

Milwaukee CIO United Autoworkers Allis- Chalmers Manufacturing Co Allis-Chalmers Ragine Wisc CIO United Auto Workers J. I. Case Co Community Service Committee Victor Cook Case

Homemakers Club Social At Mrs Foster's Home

The Homemakers club gathered yesterday at Mrs Stanley Foster's home with seven members and visitor Mrs Boyd Foster. President Mrs Jack Trotman led a business meeting planning an ice cream social at Sunset Park next week and the group voted five dollars to the Salvation Army. A Norway family sent a thank you letter for clothing. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Trotman. Refreshments for a hot day were served by the hostess and three members.

Homemakers Club Stanley Foster Boyd Foster Jack Trotman Sunset Park Salvation Army Norway Trotman Hubert Redlinger

Women Play Golf At Country Club

Women of the Country club held a weekly golf and bridge session with 18 on the course. Mrs. Ira Gastman of Denver won high score on the first hole and Miss Wini Fred Ragan, also of Denver, won high score in bridge. Dinner followed as costs rose, announced by Mrs. Emma Barnett, with the weekly committee listed.

Ira Gastman Winifred Ragan Denver Colo Gastman Miss Ragan Emma Barnett Clayton Bear Ralph Bauer B. J. Bostwick, Jr

Week of social notes includes several named ladies

The item lists Mrs. Ted Johnson, Mrs. Phil Antonoff, and Mrs. Roy Sowash among participants in a weekly social column, indicating gatherings and hosting duties.

Ted Johnson Phil Antonoff Roy Sowash

Brighton couple welcome seven pound baby daughter

Mr and Mrs Charlies VanWink le of Brighton announce the birth of a daughter at 12 05 this morning weighing seven pounds six and a half ounces.

Charlies VanWinkle Brighton

Local Hospital Admits Jean Boileau for Surgery

Jean Boileau of 732 S Eighth Avenue was admitted last night for surgery. Dismissals today included Mrs Henry Miller of Wellman and Mrs Charles Robison and her daughter Pamela Sue of Brighton.

Jean Boileau S. Eighth Avenue Henry Miller Wellman Charles Robison Pamela Sue Brighton

Battery Truck Use Surges Since 1925

A report notes a 350 percent rise in battery powered trucks used in industry from 1925 to present. The study highlights growing adoption across manufacturing and logistics sectors driven by efficiency and reduced emissions.

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