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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1945
Page
2
Residents report travels and visits across Chicago Denver Spokane and Ainsworth. Memorial day gatherings and family updates follow the week with church officials returning from General Assembly and service changes due to meat shortages.
Baseball results show St Louis defeating Philadelphia 4 to 0 and Chicago beating Washington 11 to 9. New York won 9 to 2 against Cleveland while Boston topped Detroit 6 to 4. Pittsburgh overcame Philadelphia 6 to 5 and Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 6 to 3. Weather affected Boston at Chicago with wet grounds.
The United Presbyterian church schedules a 9:45 A.M. Bible school and 10:45 A.M. worship with Rev. D Chalmers Fulton delivering the morning message. A 7:00 P.M. Y P C U meeting precedes an 8:00 P.M. evening service with a report from the general assembly and special music. The service features organ preludes and postludes, soloists, and choir numbers, with George Kerr directing music and Carolyn Hamilton as organist.
Frank Richard Williams died Tuesday night in a California government hospital after rheumatic fever and heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church at Columbus Junction, with burial in Columbus City cemetery. Body to be brought to Richie funeral home.
Mrs. Ida Hunt expresses sincere thanks for the beautiful flowers and cards that brightened her illness.
Tae’s cared for by thoughtful friends during a recent hospital sojourn. The writer, T Earl Jackson, expresses deep appreciation for the kindness shown, noting its meaningful impact.
Words cannot express our deep appreciation for the many kind and sympathetic acts at the time of our recent bereavement. Mrs. Helen Sage Mrs. Emmett Sage.
C. B. Walling and Phil Hoffman mark six decades in Iowa journalism with the Oskaloosa Herald. An open house and demonstrations will honor their long careers, noting the paper's growth from 400 daily sales to 6750 circulation across seven counties.
Mrs W J Shannon traveled to Madrid for a few days while word arrived that her nephew Bob Blacksmith of Madrid a petty officer second class on a destroyer in the Pacific theater is reported missing. Kay and LaVonne Buenneke of Battle Creek Iowa visit friends in Ainsworth with their parents Mr and Mrs John Buenneke of Ainsworth, guests at the Charles Jenkins home.
At the hospital Jean and Joan Smith of Harper and Robert Olsen of 325 East Madison Street underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hudson of Wellman are parents of a daughter born at 10 30 this morning.
In Rome on June 2 Pope Pius XII implied that small nations may reject governments imposed against their will. He argued they have suffered in the past and are entitled to refuse such imposition on their national life.
Joyce Logan daughter of Clarence and Mrs. Logan celebrated her first birthday with a party at home. Grandmother Mrs. Stella Logan attended along with school friends. Games with high and low scores were played, a Maypole dance entertained. Refreshments and a cake with eleven candles followed.
A world wide broadcast quotes a leader stating the cultural system faces opposition from a majority of their people. The remark highlights public sentiment amid ongoing political tensions and calls for scrutiny of governance and policy responses.
Mr and Mrs Darrel L Ross and Mr and Mrs John K Patterson hosted a bridal party dinner at 711 South Fourth Avenue for JoAnn Ross and J Kenneth Patterson Jr The event included 30 guests with families and friends The couple will wed tomorrow at 8 PM in the Methodist church A reception will follow at the Ross home with guests arriving in staggered half hour slots
Alice Maxwell hosted the E.O.W. club gathering with ten members present. Plans were made for an all day meeting with a cooperative noon dinner hosted by Mrs. Everett A. Stewart, and the next meeting will be with Mrs. Ernest Garrett in two weeks.
The Woman's Guild of St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church met in the church social rooms with 22 people including 17 members four children and guest Phyllis Guenther. Alice Finke led worship Rev Milo J Phillips gave scripture and prayer. Reports were read and the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. The afternoon was spent quilting and refreshments were served by Bernice Arnold and Anna Zieglowsky.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Elizabeth Jeamer led devotions and Mrs. Robert Acheson supervised the Prayer Cycle. Leta Glenn read a communication from Rev. Fred Patterson of Tama Iowa. Plans were set for the annual Prayer Around the World event on June 19 at nine o’clock.
The broadcast reports slight damage to Japanese installations but says reconnaissance indicates Super Fortresses burned out the heart of Osaka, Japan’s largest war production center in yesterday’s 3200 ton fire raid.
The guide states stakes should be set at sowing to protect roots and that spring planting of Chinese or celery cabbage wind turnips yields better results. It also claims some beet and carrot seeds should be planted early for winter storage, but the provided answers label 1 as true and 5 as false, with storage vegetables best planted in summer.
Observing their second wedding anniversaries are Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Leet Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Shaver. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Marston also celebrate a wedding anniversary today.
Dwane Martin son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Martin west of town and Garry William Kyle son of Mr and Mrs William Kyle celebrate their second birthdays today.
Three birthday candles mark celebrations for Margaret Elaine Melville daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Melville and Karen June McConnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis McConnell route one.
A busy calendar lists YWCA executive meeting at 7:30 p.m., Rainbow Girls at 7:50, Pythian Sisters at 7:30, and United Presbyterian and related groups hosting a reception for Rev. George Kerr. Garden tours, tea, and club events include wives associations, Ladies Aid, OES initiation, bridge, and social gatherings across local venues.
St. Rita Circle members met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Krank Bruty and assistant hostess Mrs. Cecelia Bruty. The first meeting of the year introduced new leader Mrs. William Bruty and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Joe Cames as they discussed upcoming programs and meetings.
Members of the Past Matrons club and families enjoyed a cooperative dinner at the Masonic temple dining room last evening. Guests included Mrs Daryl Dodder of Chicago Don Orr B M 2c Mrs Orr and son Jimmy of Mobile Ala. President Mrs T A Flenner presided at a short business meeting planning a September picnic with no meetings in July or August.
At the regular Rebekah lodge meeting held last evening at ICCF hall the degree of Rebekah was conferred on ten new members. Officers elected were Lorence Augustine noble grand Mabel Baker vice grand Goldie Mayo recording secretary Glat ess Hancher treasurer. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Carl Schneider and the July committee included many members. Seventy nine present for the meeting and social hour.
Many happy returns of the day are extended to Morris Rose son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Rose of Crawfordsville Mrs Milton Coffin Mrs Harry G Simpson Jessie Mae Cherwinker of Bloomfield and Eugene Dunlap who is in service in the South Pacific.
L B Ward observes his 85th birthday as part of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club. George J Norman turns 77 tomorrow, born in St John Missouri. Russell David Herr marks his first birthday tomorrow, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Herr.
Harmony club members hosted a guest evening at Mrs. Lia Saunders home with all members present. Roll call featured Your Favorite Magazine and each guest was introduced. Entertainment included a duet, a reading, contests, and refreshments served by Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Bridges.
Mrs. Fred R. Mauthe hosted the Emma C. Anderson Mission Study group of the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. Mauthe read a letter from the ailing Emma C. Anderson asking Psalms 47 and 121 be read. Mrs. Brinton led devotions and Brookhart and Bunce directed the Outlook and Methodist Woman program.
The Pythian Sisters are asked to meet tomorrow at 7 o clock in the K P hall. They will go from the hall to local cemeteries to decorate graves.
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