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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1946

Page

2

Suspect Arrested in Birka Kidnapping Case

Kenneth Pulaski, 23, of Albuquerque, arrested in Tucson after a six month search for the Birka kidnapping and robbery suspect. He faces armed robbery and car theft charges in Pinal County for the Birka case and is tied to an earlier Los Angeles abduction robbery. Pulaski allegedly admitted to the L A offense, with travel through New Orleans and San Diego before arrest. Max Birka’s family sent the clipping from Phoenix reporting the arrest.

Cyrus Birka The Journal Arizona Phoenix Max Tucson Florence Pinal County Birk Phoenix Republic Pacific Southwest Max C Birka Kenneth Pulaski Albuquerque N. M Bulaski Pina County Birka Los Angeles Sally O’brien Harry G. O'Brien Seattle, Wash O’brien Oracle Pulaski Aos Angeles James L. Brady Associated Press New Orleans San Diego

Washington junior Legion baseball to host Fairfield Thursday

Washington's junior Legion team plays Fairfield Thursday at 5 00 p m after a rain postponement. The locals aim for a third straight win following victories over Columbus Junction and Town City, with Coach Bill Boshart unsure about the starting lineup but expects it to resemble the last two games.

Washington Fairfield Columbus Junction Town City Fairfielders Bill Boshart

Legion Juniors Batting Averages and Pitching Overview

Legion Juniors list batting averages for present squad members led by Spike Thornton though Putman has more at bats making him the team’s top hitting option. Tommy Murphy, the local pitcher, has 55 hits and 40 strikeouts in 9 games with two wins and six losses. The team has a nine game schedule resulting in a .383 winning percentage.

Spike’ Thornton Putman Thornton —Prunes Marshall Schmidt Geek Aller Murphy Ines Gingerich Crandall Tommy Murphy

Dinner at Country Club Likely to Sell Out

Men who attend the Thursday evening country club dinner may bring guests, the committee announces. Tickets should be purchased by Wednesday morning. about 50 remain. Dinner at 7 39 followed by entertainment. Tickets available at Pioneer seed corn office or Phillips Hebner drug store.

Country Club Pioneer Seed Corn Phillips & Hebner Drug Store

Geysers Highlight Yellowstone and Global Activity

Britannica notes about 100 geysers in Yellowstone and over 3000 non eruptive hot springs worldwide. Geysers reach peak development in Iceland New Zealand and Yellowstone. The word geyser derives from Icelandic meaning gusher or rager.

Yellowstone National Park Encyclopaedia Britannica Iceland New Zealand Yellowstone

Local News Chews Through Summer Vacations and Habits

Mrs. Rudie Schmidt burned her left hand from a skillet of hot grease yesterday while making breakfast. The Schmidt family, back from a ten day Iowa River cottage vacation, notes unfinished interiors awaiting materials. Several neighbors received portions of the Schmidt fish haul during the week.

Rudie Schmidt Iowa River Schmidt Ed Squire Everett Don Klein

Ames Thronged as Luther League Opens Convention

Ames Iowa July 30 delegates crowded into the Luther League convention with about 4000 expected for the six day meeting. Officials prepared for 2600 registrants and arranged a tent city for 800 more on 17 acres of Iowa State College property.

Ames Iowa The Luther League of the American Lutheran Church Iowa State College

Iowa Half Dollar Bill to Truman

A bill authorizing commemorative 50 cent pieces for Iowa’s 100th state anniversary was sent to President Truman for signature. The measure allows 100,000 silver coins or a distinctive design, issued at Iowa’s request and at par or premium, with proceeds to fund centennial expenses.

Iowa Truman Washington White House

Convention Strains Housing as Postwar Delegates Arrive

About 800 applicants for the first post war convention were turned away by the National headquarters. Convention officials report all hotel space in Ames Marshalltown Boone and Nevada is booked and auto camps within 18 miles are filled with delegates from 48 states Canada India Hawaii and New Guinea.

League Ames Marshalltown Boone Nevada Canada India Hawaii New Guinea

Hospital Admissions And Dismissals Report

At the hospital Mrs Agnes Havel and several others were admitted as medical patients. Karen Kay Foster underwent an appendectomy. Tonsillectomies were performed on Jerry Dempsey and Eugene Zieglowsky. Dismissals included Mrs Kenneth Jennings Ernie Temple Norma Smith John Long infant William Bauer and others yesterday.

Agnes Havel North Fourth Avenue Charles D. Brown Fairfield Karen Kay Foster East Washington Street Howard Fulton South Marion Avenue N. H Crabb Ainsworth Stephen J. Stevens Chicago Jerry Dempsey South Second Avenue Eugene Zieglowsky

Conserve and Preserve Select Corn in Milk Stage

Choose ears not smutted or worm eaten. Silk and wash, cut from cob, pack loosely in jars with 1 inch headspace. Process in pressure canner at 10 psi for 65 minutes pints, 75 minutes quarts, or 3 hours in boiling water bath. Lemon juice can shorten to 2 hours.

Church Choir Cancels Wednesday Practice

The Baptist church choir will not hold practice on Wednesday evening. The Presbyterian church will hold a morning prayer meeting at 9 30 Wednesday at the church.

the Baptist Church Presbyterian

Birthday Celebrants Across Brighton and Surrounding Areas

Local notices mark birthdays for Mildred Anne Moore in Brighton and Jerry Dean Hogan, both celebrated by families. Mary Ann Swartzwelter reaches age three in Richland with parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Swartzwelter. David Flynn turns six and Micheal Flynn eight, sons of Mr and Mrs Leonard Flynn. Additional greetings go to Mrs John Winga Waldo Van Winkle Merrimac Mrs William Sitler Mrs Frank Gobble and Mrs Don W W Bealer.

Mildred Anne Moore Jesse Moore Brighton Jerry Dean Hogan James Hogan Mary Ann Swartzwelter Raymond Swartzwelter Richland David Larson Flynn Micheal Mrs Leonard Flynn John Winga Waldo van Winkle Merrimac William Sitler Frank Gobble Don W.W. Bealer

Twin Sisters Ella and Elsie Musil Have 16th Birthday

Ella and Elsie Musil observe their sixteenth birthday today. Shirley Gardner also marks her thirteenth birthday, as daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Gardner.

Ella Elsie Musil Shirley Gardner Everett Gardner

Family Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Eldon Yeggy Near Columbus Junction

Mr and Mrs Eldon Yeggy were honored at a family dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Clark Hopping at their home near Columbus Junction. The bride Edna Mae Hopping of Riverside, married July 9, with guests including the Hop pings, Gerots, Lombardis, Beenblossoms, Moore, Eckels and many Hoppings from Riverside, Ainsworth, and Columbus Junction.

Eldon Yeggy Clark Hopping Columbus Junction Oscar Gerot Larry Ted Gerot Riverside Carmine Lombardi Carol Ann Brooklyn N. Y Lester Beenblossom Lawrence Moore Ainsworth Cora Hopping Charles Eckels Washington Virginia Shirley Bud Peggy Hopping

Virginia Shepherd Hosts Wee Twelve Bridge Club Scene

Virginia Shepherd entertained eight members of the Wee Twelve bridge club and three guests at her apartment last evening. Three tables contested. Miss Snakenberg won high score and Margaret DeLashmutt had the low. Next meeting with Barbara Etter includes a 6:29 picnic supper at Sunset Park.

Virginia Shepherd Wee Twelve Bridge Club Betty Spekenberg Lois Mace Helen Falk Miss Snakenberg Margaret DeLashmutt Barbara Etter Sunset Park

Social Calendar Features Club Picnics and Afternoon Sessions

The column lists numerous meetings and social events including Women of Country Club, Grace Hill Ladies Aid, Just Us club, Bethel Women’s Missionary Society, Snowball Social, St Pauls Youth Fellowship, West Chester Mission church class, Pilotburg Ladies Aid, New Haven Ladies Aid ice cream social, Sunshine Community picnic at Lake McBride, Rebekah club Sunset Park supper, Friendly Circle, Harmony ice cream social, H.E. club current events, D.A.R. Log Cabin open for visitors, St Pauls Womens Guild, Fleur de Lis annual picnic Sunset Park, with details on times and Bring table service and dishes.

Women of Country Club Ted Johnson Phil Antonoff Roy Sowash Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Revelations Just Us Club E. H. Messer Bethel Women’s Missionary Society Don Cave St. Paul’s P. Li C.d.c West Chester Meth Charles Thrapp Roy Gardner Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Miriam Ashby Carl Oldfield Olen Bishop New Haven Ladies Aid Society Sunshine Community Club Lake McBride Rebekah Club Sunset Park Friendly Circle Club Charles Schiebel Harmony Club Paul Mayer St. Paul's Women's Guild Fleur de Lis Club and Families

Dunbar Family Reunion at Sunset Park

The Dunbar clan gathered for a Sunday picnic in Sunset Park honoring Merle Dunbar and wife, and daughter Patricia of Chicago. Attendees included Stanley and family from Salem Oregon, Shirl and Lloyd Augustine, Richland relatives, Robertson and Baker families, and others enjoying dinner and conversation.

Dunbar Sunset Park Merle Dunbar Patricia Chicago Stanley Smith Salem Oregon Shirl Augustine Lloyd Augustine Gary Neal Glen Dunbar Shirley Junior Richland Leola Hotle Goldie Groendycke Wendell Baker Tommy George Baker Genevieve Ronald Daryl Robertson Judith Mary Cloyce Robertson Julia Robertson Clinton Peggy Robertson Burlington Werner Lowry Marvin Sharon

Anniversary Party For Mr and Mrs Cain in Brighton

Mr and Mrs A D Cain were honored at a Brighton anniversary party marking their 35 years since March 22 1996 marriage. A co-operative noon dinner featured a four tier pink and white cake baked by their daughter Mrs Merle Thompson of Davenport. The event drew relatives from Davenport Miami Neb Washington and Coppock with Rev E E Voss and others joining for afternoon calls.

Brighton A. D Cain Merle Thompson Davenport Almon D. Calin Thorne Washington Philip Thompson George Cain Miami Fla Robert Claire Phillip Gary Merle James Teryl C. C. Hand Shirley Lincoln Nebr Elmer Vinton Corrinne George Alter Paul Alter Wayland Leslie Alter Joe Rich Moline Thornton Alter Coppock Syrrel Whitaker Fairfield Anson Woodford Edna Crile

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