Social Notes From Washington Area Locales
Visiting friends and relatives in Washington Sunday afternoon were Mr and Mrs John Jaakson of Fairfield Norbert Norris of Ainsworth has recently accepted a position as bookkeeper at the Washing Oil company Mr Norris played basketball with the Washington junior college before entering the service A group of college girls home for the summer met at Sara Ly Miller to form a bridge club Wee Twelve The next meeting will be with Mrs Joan Ross Patterson Members include Marv Voorhees Gwen Ramseyer Gerry Bartow Barbara Etter Merrie Perdo Virginia Shepherd Margaret De Lashmutt Marecella Boileau Shirley Brown Frances Whisler Mrs Patterson and Miss Miller James Shoe repair shop remains open for business 9303 Vida Casper left by plane from Moline Sunday evening for New York City where she will resume work as stewardess with United Airlines She will live in New York and will be on a flight from New York to Chicago Casper served in the Army Nurses Corps in the European theater and has been at home since last November Mr and Mrs Charles Casper took their daughter to Moline Sunday Mrs Wayne Limerman of Downers Grove Ill accompanying the Arndts is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W S Eldridge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norbert Norris
Ainsworth
Washing- Oil Company
Mr. Norris
Washington Junior College
Sara Ly Miller
Wee Twelve
Joan Ross Patterson
Marv Voorhees
Gwen Ramseyer
Gerry Bartow
Barbara Etter
Merrie Perdo
Virginia Shepherd
Margaret de- Lashmutt
Marecella Boileau
Shirley Brown
Frances Whisler
Patterson
Miss Miller
Vida Casper
Moline
New York City
United Airlines
New York
Miss Casper
Army Nurses Corps
Charles Casper
Hospital Admissions And Discharges In Local Areas
Mrs. Joe Augustine of Rubio admitted as medical patient. Judith Ann Cox of Kalona admitted for surgery. Richard and Nellis Kos of Ainsworth undergo tonsillectomies this morning along with George Richardson of Keota Larvin Bohr of Harper Merlin Crawford of Wellman Carrol Vorhies of Lockridge discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Augustine
Rubio
Judith Ann Cox
Kalona
Richard and
Nellis Kos
Ainsworth
George Richardson
Keota
Larvin Bohr
Harper
Merlin Crawford
Wellman
Carrol Vorhies
Lockridge
Major Leagues American League Scores and Standings
Major league baseball results list New York 12 St Louis 2 Boston 6 Chicago 1 first game Boston 5 Chicago 2 second game Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 5 first game Philadelphia 8 Cleveland 2 second game Washington 7 Detroit 4. Pitchers Today Chicago Smith at New York Chandler St Louis Shirley or Zodiak at Boston Heflin Detroit Trout or Trucks at Philadelphia Knerr. Cleveland Feller at Washington Haefner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Smith
Chandler
Shirley
Zodiak
Heflin
Trout
Trucks
Knerr
Baseball Standings and Schedule Fragment
A partial standings snapshot lists teams like Brooklyn New York Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Cincinnati with records and the note Only games scheduled. It also lists remaining matchups such as Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago Boston at St. Louis Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh with pitchers' win loss records and line scores in scattered figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Brooklyn
Gio
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Hatten
Higbe
Heintzelman
Gerhaus
Notice of Probate of Nettie F. Davis Will
Court in Washington County Iowa announces filing and reading of Nettie F. Davis last will dated November 10, 1941. Hearing set for June 10, 1946 at 9:00 a.m. at the Washington Courthouse before the District Court or clerk. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated June 4 1946. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Washington County
Nettie F. Davis
Court House
Washington
District Court
Said County
R. Noonan
R. R. Noonan
Popular prewar match type shows high cost per light
Before the U S Mexican war one of the era’s most popular matches used a bottle of sulfuric acid with 50 chemically treated wooden slivers. It sold for $2 a set or four cents per light, a stark contrast to today’s one sixtieth of a cent per match.
Harnden Founded Express Service After Carpet Bag Start
The Railway Express agency began from William F Harnden who carried parcels in a carpet bag over 107 years ago. In 1945 the firm handled over 209 million shipments with William F Harnden's four weekly trips from New York to Boston illustrating early express service origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Express Agency
William F Harnden
New York
Boston
Local society notes welcome new staff and visitors
Phillips and Hebner add a new girl to their staff while Betty Klett of Keota begins work. Des Moines visitor Vera Yeager calls on Crawfordsville relatives. Crawfordsville shoppers visit Washington. out of town shoppers include Alph Hites and Mae Sturgeon. Several locals travel, visit, or return from trips, with Navy discharge news and local events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Hebner
Betty Klett
Keota
Crawfordsville
Washington
Clair Holmes
E. G. Davis
Alph Hites
West Chester
Mae Sturgeon
Miss Vincent
Rotary hears Col Brown recounts 1921 to WWII service
Col Jay Brown spoke at the Rotary about the state guard troop from 1921 to 1939 and its rise to a mechanized unit. He served in California and was promoted to lieutenant colonel. Dr Bowers Cedar Falls Rotary member attended and praised the Washington troop. George H Brewer and Bob Lytle attended. a June 17 ladies night is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Brown
Rotary Club
State Guard
Fort Snelling
Brown
Brownwood
Texas
Air Corps
West Coast
Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Washington
W. W. Bowers
Cedar Falls
Washington Rotary Club
Rail and Bus Timetable Notices for City Depot Lines
Train and bus schedules list Golden State Limited and Southwest Express stops, daily regular services, and near Washington exceptions. Stops at Col. Jet and Davenport route details appear, with agent contacts Lewis Goodlander and L R Carbee noted for local dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Southwest Express Gru
California
Southwest Express
Washington
Col. Jet
Kansas City
Davenport
Southwest Limited
L. R. Carbee
Burlington Trailways Westbound Schedule with Several Departures
Westbound buses from Washington include No. 3 at 6 00 am No 13 at 9 45 am No 9 at 4 42 pm No 4 at 3 10 am No 10 at 8 05 pm All eastbound buses head to Chicago Tickets are available at the Bus Depot Wings North Side Cafe North Side Square and may be bought for full trips to any point across the country at the local depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastpounda
Washington
Chicago
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Cudworth Named New President of Christian Science
Luther Phillips Cudworth of Boston was named president of the First Church of Christ Scientist at its first peace time annual meeting in five years. The report stressed a duty to prevent another world conflict and to heal postwar wounds, urging leaders not to use subterfuge or aggression to extend religious or political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Christian Licence Board of Directors
Luther Phillips Cudworth
First
Church of Christ, Scientist
Cudworth
St. Paul
Minn
Harvard University
Christian Science
Bee Line Transit Buses Schedule Across Iowa Cities
Local Bee Line Transit lists outbound and return departures between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City at 8 30 a m 11 00 a m and 6 40 p m. Arrival times are 10 50 a m 1 10 p m and 7 55 p m. Additional routes cover Washington Mt Pleasant Ft Madison Macomb Quincy and Burlington with multiple daily departures and arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Washington
MT. Pleasant
Fort Madison
Macomb
Quincy
Ill
Ft. Madison
MY Pleasant
Winfield
Morning Sun
Burlington Ly
Burlington
Centennial Quiz Derby Planned at Iowa State Fair
Iowa schools will enter teams in a centennial quiz derby at Des Moines during Aug 23 to Aug 30. Charles H. Tye of Orange City chairs the event co sponsored by the state fair board and Iowa Department of Public Instruction. Teams of three students in grades six to eight will compete, with county winners advancing if held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles H. Tye
Orange City
State Fair Board
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
State Department’ of Public Instruction
Tire output in 1946 to exceed prewar levels
Herbert E. Smith of U. S. Rubber Co. predicts 1946 tire production will total 85 to 90 million tires, above 1941 peak. About 70 million for passenger cars, 14 million for trucks and buses, 4 million for farm tractors, with rest for airplane and industrial tires. Demand and supply in balance for farm and commercial tires. fall will bring passenger tire availability. 1947 may see normal inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Herbert E. Smith
U. S. Rubber Co
Smith
Negotiations Resume In Farm Machinery Strike Amid Dispute
Negotiations to end the 36 day strike against Altis-Chakmera Manufacturing resume in Milwaukee after a recess over a proposed employment non-discrimination clause. CIO Farm Equipment workers and company reps seek wage settlement as Labor Secretary Schwellenbach weighs government seizure if bargaining fails. Locally Mayor Wendt asks seizure for J I Case Co plants in Racine and Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Altis-Chakmera Manufacturing Company
CIO
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Racine
Francis Wendt
Schwellenbach
J. I. Case Co
Rockford
Cow-Bird Male Noted for Brown-Headed Appearance
The male cow-bird is identified as the only ek bird with a brown head.
Community and Household Goods Sales Schedule
Weekly Friday sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sales at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. June 8 Household Goods sale listed for Richard A. Johnson 722 South Third Ave with times across routes to Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianola and Kansas City. Depot located at 107 W. 2nd. Tickets sold at local depot to young destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker
Midway Sales
Columbus Junction
Towa
Richard A. Johnson
South Third Ave
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Indianola
Kansas
Washington
2Nd
Vounr Daatination
House approves veterans life insurance liberalization bill
The House passed by voice vote a measure to liberalize government life insurance for veterans. It allows naming any beneficiary, offers more policy conversion options to private insurers, and adds $5 per thousand for permanent disability coverage along with extra free insurance to eligible men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Insurance and Retroactive Coverage for War Service Members
The proposal provides retroactive coverage for service members who were rejected for insurance or remained in service, and extends benefits to those captured or interned by the enemy, including those later killed or disabled.
Cane chair seats sag fix by hot water wash and sun dry
Readers are advised to tighten sagging cane chair seats by washing with hot water and drying outdoors in the sun. The method aims to restore tightness without specialized repair. Ensure chairs are fully dry before use to prevent mildew.
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. A. Boice
George J. Balls
Spencer
Wolf’s Flower Shop
John Jaakson
Fairfield
Globe Beauty Shop
LaRue Conklin
James
Wayne Limerman
Downers Grove, Ill
Arndts
Mrs
W. S. Eldridge
Orchard Phon
Washington Dairy
MAJOR
Dan Lcs
Hose
Aig
Cleveland WJ
Crigreo
Bosnane
Carpenter
Wyse
Sain
Brecheen
Rowe
Cincinnati
Blackwell
Wilu
Les Brown
Asby de la Zouch,”’ and
Pin Marin
Tommy Tucker
Make Believe
Frankie Carle
My Lady
Gene Autry
Vera Yeager
George Yeager
Letts
Robert Haight
Margaret DeLashmutt
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Sim’s
East Side
William Steele
Earl Steele
Great Lakes
Navy
Steele
Pacific
States
William Yoder
Dale Batterson
R. W. Borman
Namoi Wilson
Lawrence Wilson
Doris Klepfer
Clarence Klepfer
Santa Fe
Calif
Miss Klepfer
Frank Pollard
North Hollywood
Miss Wilson
Cloyd Knupp
Ottumwa
Stanley Knupp
Robert and
Larry Buffington
Layton Buffington
Harry Chamberlin
Ted Simons
Hubert Simons
Duluth
Frank C. Crone
Santa Paula
Mr. Crone
Fred H. Crone
H. E. Crone
Charles Dokes
Long Beach
S. T. Rickey
Pearl Boncer
Howard White
Mich
Cal Sehurr
Harvey
Kenneth
Jean
Sehurr
Harvey Seymore
Clinton
Willard Palmer
R. B. Palmer
Jacksonville
Fla
Palmer
William Stewart
Caroline
Madison, Wis
Hazel Stewart Alber
Fred L. Stewart
Tom Arndt
Patsy
Peter
Downers Grove
Till
Henry Berdo
Bob
Arndt
Colorado
Raymond Glasgow
Elwood Glasgow
Phyllis
Joan
Junior Ferguson
Les Smith
Marjorie
Milan
Miss Smith
J. J. Minick
Francis Downey
Ilinois
Ed Nelson
Col
Dr. Bowers
Rotary
BEE Line Bus Depot
Cc. R. J
Oskaloosa Branch
Lewis Goodlander
R. B. Haight
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Stephee Washington
BEE Line Transit
Journal
Lemmon
Little
Er Studio
Nicola
Hoyles
Fender
G. I
Washington Airport
Lloyd Scott
Mer
Washington Flying Service
Washington, Iowa
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