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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

2

Beverly Brown chosen as outstanding freshman at Iowa Wesleyan

Beverly Brown music major at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant named one of twelve outstanding freshmen based on character campus activities and scholarship. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Brown. Washington Dairy closes evenings June 9 to 18. Mrs Margaret Brown of La Crosse Wis visiting in the Browns home. Local notices include flower show in Muscatine Presbyterian church and bake sale June 7 at Ledger's Store. Limerman Livestock changing phone to 180. John Lee and Crulls attend Iowa event. fishing planned afterward.

Beverly Brown Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Beverly Ted Brown Margaret Brown la Crosse, Wis John Lee Washington Chamber of Commerce Lake Okobejl Iowa State Association of Chamber of Commerce Mr. Lee W. Crull Charles Crull Des Moines C. V Charles

Four Expert Golfers Set Sunday Exhibition at Washington Club

A high profile 18 hole exhibition Sunday at 2 00 p m features Cedar Rapids stars Johnny Jacobs and Bill McPartland opposing Washington club notables Bill Kelsey and L C Whiting The match may yield a new course record with prizes totaling 25 for the pro and a war bond for the amateurs Spectators may attend with a collection taken afterward to cover expenses

Washington Golf and Country Club Johnny Jacobs Cedar Rapids Iowa Bill McPartland Washington Washington City Bill Kelsey L. C. Whiting MacPortland Jacobs Kelsey Whiting

More Army Doctors Excess Inducted in War

Chicago June 5 UP a Journal of the American Medical Association report says the army and navy inducted more doctors than needed during the war, leaving many military doctors idle while civilian physicians were overworked. The study based on 26 000 former medical officers shows both services had surplus personnel.

Chicago Journal of Themerican Medical Association Army Navy Frank G. Dickinson Bureau of Medical Economic Research

Funeral planned for Mason City boy killed in truck crash

Joel Zea, 9, son of Mr and Mrs Zea of Mason City, died in a local hospital after a bicycle he rode struck the front of a truck driven by Delbert L. Kinnan. Police said the boy’s bike veered into the truck as it turned at an intersection. This is the year’s first traffic fatality in Mason City.

Mason City Iowa Joel Zea Id Zea Delbert L. Kinnan Kinnan Zea

Children’s Day Practice At Methodist Church

A children's day practice is held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church while John attends the convention.

Methodist Church

Rural America Split Between Family Farms and Small Towns

Embracing 43.6 percent of the total population rural areas are divided into two groups: family farms and towns with populations under 2,500. The statement highlights how countryside life centers on agriculture or dense village life.

America

Wrestling Show Set for June 13 at Armory

The Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor a wrestling show at the Armory on Friday June 13. Main event pits Hungary’s Stan ley Karolyi against Al Rossi in a two fall match with 60 minutes. An Australian tag match features Jimmie Bear and Marvin Buckwalter versus Eddie Sando w and Fred Wright with unique ring rules and a four foot rope limit.

Armory Stanley Karolyi Fom Rossi Purdue University Great Lakes Notre Dame Eery Pirates Jimmie Bear Iowa Marvin Buckwalter Eddie Sandow Milwaukee Fred Wright New Zealand Sandow Bear Buckwalter Washington Buck Jimmie Wright

Indian delegate to speak to Women Missionary Society

Rev. W. T. Williams from India will address the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church on his work there. The meeting, afternoon division, Friday at 2:46 will be held at the church and all interested may attend.

W. T. Williams India America General Assembly Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Mr. Williams

Democrat Women Picnic At Sunset Park June 10

The Democrat Women's Club hosts a picnic supper at Sunset Park on Tuesday June 10 at 6 30 PM. All are invited if they bring a picnic basket and an out of town guest speaker will attend.

Democrat Sunset Park

Harmony Club Sees July Ice Cream Social Plans

Harmony club members and children gathered yesterday at the homes of Mrs. Marvin Warnock and co hostess Mrs. Paul Mayer. Mrs. Thompson conducted the business session in the president’s absence and plans for a July ice cream social with Mrs. Ralph Kleese were outlined. The musical program featured piano solos by Evelyn Mayer Mildred Stewart Mary McLaughlin Gwen adlyn Mayer Roselyn Mayer and Mrs Ralph Kleese plus vocal selections by Harriet Kleese Virginia Mc Laughlin and Mrs Agnes Johnson with a sign language song by Mrs. Ralph Lytle. Gifts for Arlene Lambert were presented under Mrs W H McConnell’s supervision. refreshments were served by hostesses and guests.

Harmony Club Marvin Warnock Paul Mayer Mary Koehler de Thompson Ralph Kleese Thompson Evelyn Mayer Mildred Stewart Mary McLaughlin Gwenadlyn Mayer Roselyn Mayer Ralph Gwendolyn and John Warnock Robert Bonar Raymond Bonar

Just Us Club Meets With Mrs McFadden

Mrs W C McFadden entertained fourteen Just Us club members on Wednesday afternoon. President L L Loveless opened with a poem by Edgar Guest. A birthday for honoree Will Sickles was celebrated as Mrs William Beggs presented a gift.

Just Us Mrs. McFadden W. C. McFadden Just Us Club L. L. Loveless Edgar Guest William Beggs Will Sickles Eri. H. Messer D. C. Griggs William Boggs

Country Club Women Enjoy Golf and Bridge Day

Forty seven members attended ladies day at the country club with 4:30 start for golf and bridge. Helen Breese tied for low golf on hole No 4 and won the draw prize. E E Stutsman and R E Arthur tied for most nines with Stutsman prevailing by draw. After dinner, four bridge tables played with Mrs John Lee as high scorer. Committee: Mrs Nate Young, Mrs N Westermark, Mrs M J Cruise.

Country Club Helen Breese Tom Stewart Miss Breese E. E. Stutsman R. E. Arthur John Lee Nate Young N. Westermark M. J. Cruise

Red Horsers Club Visit Edwards Farm

Members of the Red Horsers traveled to the Raymond Edwards farm near Mt Pleasant for a wiener roast last night. President Don Mitchell led a business meeting followed by social visiting. Next gathering set for July 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Bernard Weiss. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Don Mitchell Verle Mitchell Marsh Atkinson Rayn and Glasgow Don Bealer Donna Rosemary Bernard Weiss George Allen Raymond Edwards Rickey Gib Dickinson Batavia.

Red Horsers Raymond Edwards Mt. Pleasant Don Mitchell Bernard Weiss Verle Mitchell Marsh Atkinson Rayn Glasgow Don Bealer Donna Rosemary Charles Plecker George Allen Rickey Gib Dickinson Batavia

Births and dismissals recorded at local hospital

Births yesterday include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garrett of Columbus Junction at 8 46 p m. Today a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Duane Yoder of Kalona at 6 30 a m. Tonsillectomies performed on Mrs Gordon Stead 95 South Third Marilyn Mattison of Harper Harry Dill of Keota and Louis and Tommy Kerr 829 South Marion Dismissals include Mrs David Griffith and son of Columbus Junction and Mrs John Shebeck.

Charles Garrett Columbus Junction Duane Yoder Kalona Gordon Stead South Third Marilyn Mattison Harper Harry Dill Keota Louis Tommy Kerr South Marion David Griffith

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