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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1949

Page

2

Local family vacations and visits across states and lakes

Local residents plan summer travel visiting Bayview Resort on Leech Lake Walker Minnesota and Bartlesville Oklahoma while others depart for Colorado Rockies. Families include Bakers Dodders Rothlisbergers Helm Buck Kleese Blecha Lambert Wasson and McCreedy group with multiple stops and reunions noted.

George Baker Ronnie Dick Dodder Bayview Resort Leech Lake Walker Minn G. E. Montgomery

John Cabot and his North American claim

Italian explorer John Cabot aided England’s claim to North American lands with his discoveries. Born June 24, 1450, Cabot's voyages shaped early Atlantic exploration and colonial foundations.

John Cabot England North America the Great Explorer

Game Warden Aids Pheasant Release at Bauer Farm

Game warden Mr Stamen joined John Rittenhouse and Earle Steele to seize about 200 broiler size pheasants raised for Izaak Walton at David Bauer's farm for release. The boys noted the birds were wild and could fly up quickly.

Mr. Stamen John Rittenhouse Earle Steele David Bauer David Izaak Walton

Ainsworth Players Prepare for Game

Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce gears for an all out prep ahead of the gridiron clash with the Washington Chamber on Thursday at Greenfield. The undefeated first stringers will open the season with Havel on the mound Letts behind the plate and a deep lineup including Ornduff Stiefel and the Wulf brothers ready to slug.

Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce Washington Chamber of Commerce Greenfield Ainsworth Chamber Smoke’ Havel Grove “Tuffy Kenneth ‘Stretch’ Ornduff Elliott and Miller Carl Stiefel Stan Hack

Yanks to Hold Tryout Camp at Cedar Rapids

The New York Yankees announce a two day tryout camp in Cedar Rapids at Memorial Stadium on August 8 and 9 for boys ages 16 to 21 with professional baseball ambitions. No invitation required. register at 10 A M bringing glove and shoes. Players will be evaluated on arm speed fielding and hitting both in drills and simulated games.

Cedar Rapids New York Yankees Memorial Stadium

Local families plan trips and camp duties this August

Barbara Dare, Marie Davis and Joanna Krabill leave for Phantom Lake near Mukwanago Wisconsin to serve as YWCA girls camp counselors for August, repeating last year’s roles. Others prepare trips to Kenora Ontario Canada and attend church events in Clear Lake and Downers Grove while a kitchen accident injures Mrs Charles Curtis.

Barbara Dare Marie Davis Joanna Krabill Phantom Lake Mukwanago Wis YWCA Lester Krabill Harold Jarvis Oren Beverly Myral Smith Joyce Kenora Ont Canada Reddens Cabin

Cardinals Pursue Rescheduled Softball Game in Greenfield

City Softball association officials reported plans to set a later date for Stewart and Crane All Stars to face the Iowa City Cardinals in Greenfield. Last night’s feature game was rained out. If Iowa City cannot play, organizers will seek another top calibre team to fill the slot.

Morning Sun Softball Set To Host Maybelle’s All Stars

Morning Sun faces Maybelle's All Stars at 8 30 p m Monday in Greenfield. Lone Tree was expected but scheduling blocks prevented a game. The Drive Inn team edged Morning Sun last week while 7 30 p m matches feature the Bums versus Red Caps with Red Caps in second place and Bums tied for third.

Morning Sun Drive Inns Red Caps

Mayor Clashes With Women Crusaders Over City Vice

In Gary Indiana wives who picketed brothels and gambling lodges ended their protest at 8 p m while vowing to resume if the city slips. Mayor Eugene Swartz retorted urging campaigns against vice at the local country club and Gary Crime Commission.

Gary Ind Carrie Nations Women's Citizens Committee WCC

Cohen Cancels Plan For Eastern Joint Trip

Los Angeles report says racketeer Mickey Cohen canceled a New York trip for a top level conference with eastern associates citing too much publicity. He recently left Queen of Angels hospital after a Sunrise Strip ambush where he and three others were shot. investigators probe possible bookie warfare.

Los Angeles Mickey Cohen New York Eastern Vice Cohen Municipal Queen of Angels Hospital Edward Neddie) Herbert Sunset Strip

Quinoa Now Grows Taller in Andes Fields

Seed crops show quinoa reaching six feet in some Andean regions, up from the usual three to four feet. The Chenopodium family name means goosefoot and describes the triangular leaf shapes. Leaves display many colors and can be eaten as greens.

Dutchettes and Dutch Creek Fliers entertain NC guests

The Dutchettes and Dutch Creek Fliers hosted North Carolina guests at a picnic supper hosted by Orville Griggs. Jeanette Leopard and Jimmy Pharm attended. A recording documented the tobacco growing process.

North Carolina Orville Griggs Jeanette Leopard Jimmy Pharm

Department Secretary Visits Chester Meeting

West Chester notes report Mrs Josephine Kub a department secretary of the Woman s Relief corps and her mother attended the J W Baker Woman s Relief corps meeting at the K P hall. Kub a praised the West Chester corps for convention work and presented officers with souvenirs. Mrs Laubach named Mrs John Robertson as chairman of a 300 for get me nots sale by disabled veterans. A second social is planned for August 15 with surprise parcel post packages to be sold. Ten members visited the Keata corps on July 22 and Laubach spoke at their meeting.

West Chester Josephine Kuba Woman's Relief Corps J. W. Baker Woman’s Relief Corps K. P. Hall Kuba West Chester Corps Lester Laubach Laubach John Robertson Keata Corps

Chicauaua 4 H Club Holds Meeting at Schnickers

The Chicauqua 4 H club met Tuesday evening at the Schnicker home. Treated to a roll call hobby report by each member, the session was led by president Skip Robinson. Members heard reports from David Mineart and Milton Schnicker about camp, with Lee Shearer delivering a talk on showing projects. North Carolina guests Wilma Crawford Benny Medford Sewell Amos Joe Caldwell Joe Green and Dan Davis were welcomed along with county extension director Floyd Goodell and several parents. After the meeting games and refreshments followed.

Sach Burtwin Day David Mineart Milton Sehnicker Skip Robinson Lee Shearer North Carolina Prient Wilma Sue Crawford Dorothy Melva Schnicker Benny Lou Medford Belle Day Sewell Dean Amos Burt Day Joe Caldwell Curtiss Joe Green Jim Bennie Barnes Dan Davis Milton Schnicker Floyd Goodell Melvin Sehnicker Keith Barnes Glen Dunbar

Siberian Temperature Drops Sharply Beyond North Pole Levels

Reports indicate Siberia records plummeting temperatures surpassing those at the North Pole with extreme cold affecting remote settlements and transport options. Scientists monitor persistent frigid conditions across vast Arctic regions as weather patterns intensify.

SOCIAL CALENDAR NOTES FOR WEEK EVENTS

Social calendar listings including reunions, picnics and club meetings. Keota park noon dinner. Knights of Pythias 8:00 p m P hall. YWCA mixers 5:45 p m YWCA room. Lowa City dinner and play. U P church cooperative supper 7:00 p m. Pansy Hill pot luck 6:30 p m Sunset park. Linger Longer chicken picnic 6:30 p m Sunset park. Sunshine Community garden roll call. Presbyterian Prayer 9:30 a m church. Ladies Golf and Bridge breakfast 8:00 a m Country club reservations by Monday.

YWCA Lowa City Robert Day Charlotte Earl U. P. Church Robert Wiley LBC Club Pansy Hill Club Sunset Park Sunshine Community Club Carl Schneider Ladies Golf and Bridge Association

Birthday Wishes and Wedding Anniversary Observances

Sunday birthday list includes Mrs John Winga Mrs William Sitler Mrs Don Bealer Lois Ann Hesseltine with July 380 birth days. Ella and Elsie Musil California formerly Washington join names. Baker John David Te Bockhurst Mildred Anne Moore age 5 David Larson Flynn and brother Michael 11. Roy Andersons observe their 25th wedding anniversary.

John Winga William Sitler Don Bealer Lois Ann Hesseltine Ella and Elsie Musil Oakland Calif Washington Bill E. Baker John David Te Bockhurst Mildred Anne Moore David Larson Flynn Brother Michael Mrs Roy Anderson

Appie Mae Rigenhagen Marries in California

The wedding of Appie Mae Rigenhagen formerly of Washington and now residing in Idaho to Reginald Gillatt of Vancouver Canada took place in Angelus Temple Los Angeles before 4000 guests at 9 30 p m The ceremony was performed by Dean Tea foud of L F.E Bible college Both brides and grooms attended the Bible college A reception followed with 150 guests and a short Malibu Beach honeymoon The bride graduated from Bible college on June 2 and Gillatt will continue studies there for 18 months

California Washington Appie Mae Rigenhagen Idaho Miss Rigenhagen Reginald Gillatt Vancouver B. C Canada Angelus Temple Los Angeles Dean Teafoud L F.E. Bible College of Maid of Honor Malibu Beach Pacific Coast the Bible College Gillatt

Four Ladies Represent Auxiliary at Convention

Mrs. E. E. Ward Mrs. Joe Wolfe Mrs. S. W. Easter and Mrs Neal Burton are official delegates to the State Legion Auxiliary convention in Des Moines Monday through Wednesday. They travel tomorrow and will report at the annual auxiliary picnic in Sunset Park on August 9.

E. E. Ward Joe Wolfe S. W. Easter Neal Burton State Legion Auxiliary Des Moines Sunset Park

Betty Van Winkle Guest of Honor at Shower

Mrs. Milo Zeck hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday evening for Betty Van Winkle the future bride of Bernard Hermann on August 15. A poem by Marjorie Haffner announced the marriage date as 14 guests enjoyed games, pictures, and refreshments in yellow and white.

Milo Zeck Betty van Winkle Bernard Hermann Marjorie Haffner Harry Anderson Ralph Chorpening Claire Hollander

Enamel Utensils Cut Dishwashing Time

Enamel utensils reduce washing time as sanitary glass coatings need only brief soaking and soap and water. Rinse with hot water and let them drain dry.

Piano Recital by Students of Edith Shields at Sordens

Piano pupils under Mrs. Edith M. Shields performed in a Friday evening recital at Sordens. Attendees included Jack Carson Roger Booth Catherine Pratt Bonita Herr Janice Laubach David Stephens Linda Dee Stewart Beverly Goff Suzanne Noonan Shirley Escher Deidre Miller Mary Lou Slem mons Marjorie Gamon Joyce Kleese Gladys Knupp Luella Rathmel Debby Brenneman Nor othy Hunt and Maurine Stephens.

Edith M. Shields Sordens Jack Carson Roger Booth Catherine Pratt Bonita Herr Janice Laubach David Stephens Linda Dee Stewart Beverly Goff Suzanne Noonan Shirley Escher Deidre Miller Mary Lou Slemmons Marjorie Gamon Joyce Kleese Gladys Knupp Luella Rathmel Debby Brenneman Norothy Hunt Maurine Stephens

Mrs Friese Hosts St Josephs Circle Meeting

Mrs Charles Friese was hostess at the St Josephs circle gathering in her home Thursday evening. Co hostesses were Mrs Van DeHer man Mrs Jack Fuhr and Mrs Carl Grenier. Plans were made for an August 10 ice cream social at the school grounds.

Charles Friese St. Joseph's Circle van DeHerman Jack Fuhr Carl Grenier Ray Fritz Katherine Flynn Lucy Dempsey Bernard Weiss Eileen Hammen Bunco Clarence Lukavsky Wilson Rogers Mary Catherine Friese

Farmers urged to buy United States savings bonds monthly

A tip to farmers promotes good business practice by purchasing United States savings bonds each month of the year.

United States

Hospital Admissions Notice

Admitted today Floyd Ellis at 902 E Main for medical care. Also listed today Mrs William Young and her daughter in Washington state.

Floyd Ellis E. Main Medical William Young and Daughter Washington

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