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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1944

Page

2

Hats and furs adorn local stores and travelers depart

Local shoppers view hats in whites and colors at six ninety five, with other hats and mall shapes. Annis fur coats advertised with coats and seals priced high. Orin Wallace Jr sails for Farragut Idaho after 15 day leave with family. Douglas and Richard Cole visit grandparents as mother recovers in hospital.

Orin Wallace, Jr Farragut Idaho Aving Douglas and Richard Cole Harry’ Bishop Mrs Date Cole McCleary Hospital Excelsior Springs, Mo

Major League Baseball Results and Standings

National League results include Chicago beating Brooklyn 14 6 Cincinnati over Boston 6 2 Pittsburgh routed New York 15 0 St Louis defeated Philadelphia 9 0. American League scores list New York over Washington 9 6 Chicago blanking Washington 9 1 and Boston topping Detroit 7 3. Pitchers for tonight’s games feature Offenmueller, Feldman, Fleming, Davis, and King among others.

W. L Pet Othe GB Fitteburgh Philadelphia Moscod Brooklyfia Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Offenmueller Feldman Fleming Davis King Walters Gumbert Hutchinson Barrett Ww. Il. Pet St.uonts Gcievenure TET O Rais Aoe Cicheo Shi Washington Detroit Cleveland Donald Bugby Bowman Woods Newhouser

Phillips Advances To City Golf Finals In Close Semi

T R Phillips remaining a city golf finalist after defeating Billy Kelsey 2 up in semi finals at the Washington country club. He will meet the winner of Phil Antonoff or Frank Nelson who play their semi this week. Kelsey, 14, shows promise as a top town junior.

T. R. Phillips Washington Country Club Billy Kelsey Phil Antonoff Frank Nelson Kelsey Phillips Mr. Phillips T. L. Brookhart Frank Kos Dr. A. W. Clow H. H. Hiatt Bill Shannon Chuck Barclay Preston Wolf T. A. Flenner Tink Schenefelt Ted Henry Bailey Bailey Ted Johnson Ralph Gibson Les Hicher Ted Brown John Harp Matt Whittaker Max Marble

Night Washington at Chicago and Philadelphia at St. Louis

Night Washington faces Chicago with Humphries on the mound as Niggel aims for win 8. Philadelphia travels to St. Louis where Kramer seeks another strong outing against Hamlin and the 8-8 Phillies.

St. Louis Brecheen Philadelphia Schanz Washington Niggeling Chicago Humphries Hamlin Kramer

Local Birthday Set for Keota Youth Donnie Vogel

Donnie Vogel son of Mr and Mrs Leo Vogel of Keota is 12 today. Birthday greetings also go to Helen Hamilton Henry Little Columbus Junction Mrs Raymond Minick Louie Wagenkhnecht Arthur L Duensing Lyle Wilson Harry Bishop Claude McKee and Bess Jones in the community observance today.

Donnie Vogel Leo Vogel Keota Helen Hamilton Henry Little Columbus Junction Raymond Minick Louie Wagenkhnecht Arthur L. Duensing Lyle Wilson Harry Bishop Claude McKee Bess Jones

Garden pests threaten tender crops in home plots

Rabbits field mice and wood chucks invade home gardens daily and feed on tender crops. Weeds grass and brush near the garden increase the likelihood of damage from these animals.

Apple Scab Spores Exceed Large Orchard Estimate

In a space 40 by 40 feet under a large apple tree, researchers estimate at least 8.17 billion apple scab spores will be ejected from fallen leaves over four days, with any single spore capable of blemishing an apple.

Agricultural Country With Farmers Dominates China

The article notes that China is an agricultural country with nearly 80 percent of its population engaged in farming, highlighting the sector's central role in the nation.

China

Local Hospital Roundup Names of Discharged and Admitted

W Hendrickson Nhichland was discharged yesterday afternoon. Today’s dismissals include Mrs. William Robertson route four, Mrs. Lyle Lowe and daughter Linda Jean. Benjamin Brinton Brighton and Mrs Dora Hesseltine Ohie were admitted yesterday as medical patients. Mr and Mrs John Krotz Ainsworth are parents of a boy born at 2 30 this morning weighing seven pounds one and a quarter ounces. A daughter was born at 9 15 this morning to Mr and Mrs Dean Schwarts Wellman weighing six pounds seven ounces. Mrs Alta Boileau 733 South Eighth avenue underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.

W. Hendrickson Nhichland William Robertson Route Four Lyle Lowe Linda Jean Benjamin Brinton Brighton Dora Hesseltine Ohie John Krotz Ainsworth Dean Schwarts Wellman

Mink dyed Muskrat Annis Fur Coats

Fully guaranteed 283.65 tax included E M Bridges Co Pvt Paul Benell honored at a family dinner in Kalona with relatives from Hedrick Washington state and Florida. Sgt Hotle recently stationed at Drew Field Florida after transfer from Payne Field Washington. Mrs Paul Leech and daughter Gay visit Weldin family in Kalona. Final clearance of dresses and hats this week. Helen Livingston of Los Angeles arrives to visit relatives in Kalona.

EB. Im. Bridges & Co E. M. Bridges & Co Paul Benell John Benell Kalona Ray Benell Paul Bailey Tommy Don Benell Janice Gary Mary Hedrick Joan Paul, Jr Carla Mae Benell Famiy Washington Richard Hotle T .A. Fienner Hotle Washington State Sgt. Hotle Drew Field Tampa Fla Payne Field Wash Paul Leech Gay Montgomery Ala C. P. Weldin Leech Weldin Irma Waymack Kk. M. Bridges & Co

Dinner and Carnival Party for Cyma Antonoff

Cyma Antonoff turned five and was guest of honor at a dinner hosted by her parents at 19 South Fourth Avenue. Ten dinner guests enjoyed pink and green table settings and a five candle cake followed by games and photos. The group then took eleven children to the carnival for further birthday revelry.

Cyma Antonoff Phil Antonoff South Fourth Avenue Merritt Ae Anton Cyma Barbara Shannon Betty Harriet Kunik Marilyn Park George McDaniel Mary Ann Ledger Jerry Horak Mary Ann Dennis Miller

Beef cows calving in spring require only good pasture

Spring calving beef cows need no extra feed beyond good pasture until fall, as pasture availability supports their nutritional needs through the season.

England Hit by Largest Robot Bomb Raids

London reports the heaviest robot bomb attack of the war on a south England area. Anti aircraft batteries and fighters shot bombs down at about two minute intervals. Two patients were killed and many trapped in a London hospital blast as a 2000 pound projectile caused a blaze that destroyed an empty surgical ward but spared most patients due to rapid rescue efforts.

London South England London Hospital

Masons Mark Iowa Grand Lodge Centennial in 1944

Iowa City July 26 centennial notes the Grand Lodge of Iowa founded in 1841 has grown from four lodges and 101 members to 543 lodges and 69 450 members. Prof H J Thornton of the University of Iowa cites charter dates and growth including Dubuque and Muscatine offshoots and metropolitan lodges totaling over 690 extra members.

Iowa City Masonry Grand Lodge of Iowa H. J. Thornton University of Iowa History Department Burlington Missouri Bloomington Muscatine Dubuque Thornton

Pioneering Iowa figures linked to Masonry history

Robert Lucas the first territorial governor of Iowa was an active mason. His private secretary Theodore Parvin helped found the Iowa Masonic Library in Cedar Rapids.

Oeeens Robert Lucas Iowa Theodore Parvin Iowa Masonic Library Cedar Rapids

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