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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1945

Page

2

Local News and Community Notes From Wellman Area

Mr and Mrs David Jones welcome a six and a quarter pound daughter born at 6 45 this morning. Leeds Market opens at 105 N Marion. Mr and Mrs Glen Haygreen and sons Jimmy and John visit Pekin friends. Mrs Dunn returns from Iowa City. Leets Market opens at 105 N Marion. Don Burger to Lowry Field after visit with family. Baseball scores include Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 3 and 2 11. Twilight and night games listed with matchups and pitchers.

David Jones Route One Wellman Glen Haygreen Jimmy and John Pekin, Ill Ralph Gibson Mr. Haygreen McLellan Pekin McLelland

Major Leagues Highlights From Today's American League Results

New York defeated Washington 12 to 3 and then lost 7 to 3 in the second game. Cleveland shut out Detroit 9 to 0 while St Louis beat Chicago 2 to 1. Philadelphia at Boston postponed by rain. Pitchers listed for night games include Zuber Leonard Flores Ferriss Jakucki Lopat Qovermire and Klieman.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Poday Hoston Cooper Hutchines Sehanz Wyatt Fittsburgh Oid Ist. Louis L’rooklyn Cincinnati A Philadelphia SS American League DIO Cam Se Cnorecce Moor Ascccansn Washington Onus Cleveland Detroit Zuber Leonard Flores Knerr Ferriss Woods Jakucki Lopat Qovermire Klieman

Wylie Guests Leave Spokane for Iowa Trip

Rev and Mrs Willard Wylie, recent Spokane houseguests of Mr and Mrs Fred L Stewart, depart this morning for a two week visit to Newton and Tama in Iowa before returning to Spokane and then home to Spokane Washington. Rev Wylie served as a delegate to the General Assembly at Monmouth New Jersey.

Carl S. Dunn Los Angeles Calif I. E. Wilson Dunn Culver City United Presbyterian Church Monmouth Wilsons Willard Wylie Fred L. Stewart Newton Tama Iowa Spokane Wash Rev. Wylie General Assembly

Hospital and Community Births and Discharges

Mrs. Ivan Marston and several others were admitted or discharged after procedures. A seven pound nine and a half ounce daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Martin at 3 32 this morning, and a son weighing nine and three quarter pounds to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Skipton at 4 43. Tonsillectomies were performed on multiple residents including Everett Jones Rex West Doris Gnagney and discharges included Mrs. Virgil Davis Wellman and others.

Ivan Marston North Avenue B Marlene Jimmy Sheets Ainsworth Carolyn Cahill West Jefferson Street Eugene Martin Route Four Richard Skipton East Second Street Everett Jones Rex West Keota Doris Gnagney Kalona Virgil Davis Gon. Wellman William Murphy Rex Bell Wellman

Apply by July 1st For Tax Exemption

County Auditor Walter Schroeder urged men discharged from the army Navy Marine Corps or Coast Guard in the present world war to file for a $500 tax exemption. Discharged men must have their discharge recorded at the county recorder and applications on file with the county auditor by July 1. About 200 discharged in the county and 171 discharges filed at the courthouse. If the service member died the exemption can be claimed by widow or children.

Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Walter Schroeder Court House County Recorder Schroeder

Revision of Big Five veto power discussed at UN talks

In San Francisco on June 6, UPI reports the United States weighs revising the Yalta voting formula to solve the big five veto crisis at the United Nations conference. High sources say the idea aims to preserve big five unanimity amid direct talks in Moscow involving Harry Hopkins and Stalin.

San Francisco United States Yalta Moscow Harry Sl. Hopkins Truman Hopkins Joseph Stalin

Layton Family Visit Notes from Macomb

Mrs G B Layton and daughter Bonnie of Macomb visit relatives in town with Mrs McGaffey. Russell Haney, a merchant marine steward and furloughed, travels from Germany to join them. Major Gilbert Layton remains in Germany as furloughs and duties continue.

G. B. Layton Bonnie Macomb Russell Haney Merchant Marine Charles Gilbert Frank Haney Dave McGaffey McGaffey Haney Major Gilbert Layton Germany

You’re Not Too Old To Feel Young Tromone Ad

An advertisement markets Tromone a medical formula of vitamins and hormones for middle aged men claiming to restore youth vitality and pleasures. It urges following label directions and notes availability from Geo L. McDaniel Druggist and other druggists.

Geo. L. McDaniel

Department's Tour To Visit Gardens Followed by Tea

A Fortnightly club garden tour and tea were held in Iowa City with about 40 members visiting multiple local gardens including those of Mrs. C. C. Wilson and Etna Dawson. The event featured a lawn party and a social hour after the garden visits.

Garden Department of Fortnightly Club C. C. Wilson Wilson Etna Dawson March W. Bailey Foster Ragge Joe Mélinski N. M. Speidel I. T. Rehme Harry Montgomery F. G. Fisher Agnes Wheelan Nellie Tripp R. H. McCleery Clayton Bear A. R. Krause Minnie Green John Jarvis Bertha Meek H. G. Simpson Howard McBride

Reception Honors Dr Kerr and Dr Grice at Washington Home

Mrs. H A Beenblossom and Donald hosted a lawn style reception east of Washington honoring Dr George Kerr and Dr BK E Grice of Cairo Egypt. Over 200 Washington ministers and spouses attended to congratulate the men on doctor of divinity degrees from Monmouth College Illinois and Muskingum College Ohio.

H. A. Beenblossom Donald Washington George Kerr BK. E. Grice Cairo Egypt United Presbyterian Church Washington Ministerial Association Monmouth College Ill Muskingum College Ohio Roger Sherman Milo J. Phillips Ministerial Association Willard Wylie Spokane Wash Carl S. Dunn Los Angeles Calif Mills Tayior Philadelphia Penna Grice Kerr Fred Palmer

Leet Couple to Visit In Passaic New Jersey

Mr and Mrs Walter Leet plan a two week trip departing tomorrow to Passaic New Jersey to visit Mr and Mrs Harold Leet.

Walter Leet Passiac N. J Harold Leet

Continental Marines Uniforms Described In Green Attire

Enlisted men wore green shirts and coats with red facings breeches of light cloth woolen stockings and round green hats with white bindings.

Continental Marines

Ice Pack Cuts Penicillin Waste By Slowing Absorption

Doctors report that applying an ice pack over the injection site can save up to 60 percent of penicillin. The cold appears to slow the drug’s release by the body, reducing waste.

Garden Tea Tour Led by Krause and Jarvis

Mrs Krause and Mrs Jarvis headed a garden tea tour with tea served at a roses decorated table. Guests included department members former members and neighbors with several women named among the attendees and organizers noted for coordinating the event.

J. F. Simpson Green Meek Simpson McBride Albert Orcutt Mark G. Campbell Roy Petters Krause Jarvis R. S. Warfel Alcorn

Birthday announcements for Elizabeth Jasper and couples

Mrs Elizabeth Jasper member of the Journal s Three Quarter Century club is celebrating her 77th birthday today Mr and Mrs Clarence Logan observe their 16th wedding anniversary and Mr and Mrs Ge Voeka also have an anniversary today

Elizabeth Jasper The Journal Clarence Logan Ge Vo@eka

Thora Pease and Nora Marsh Celebrate Birthdays Today

Mrs. Thora Pease and her twin sister Mrs. Nora Marsh observe birthdays today, marking another year of life for the sisters.

Thora Pease Nora Marsh

Birthday List for James Sehulty and Clifford Horak

Observing his 11th birthday today is James Lyle Sehulty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sehulty. One year older is Clifford LeRoy Horak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Horak.

James Lyle Sehulty Lyle Sehulty Noa Clifford LeRoy Horak Louis Horak

McCartney and Altenhofen Twins Celebrate First Years

William McCartney turning one and Leslie Altenhofen turning one mark birthday observances for sons of Mr and Mrs David McCartney of Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs Maurice Altenhofen of Harper.

William McCartney David McCartney Ainsworth Leslie Gene Altenhofen Maurice Altenhofen Harper

Five Candles Prove Nancy Lee Harter Ready for School

Nancy Lee Harter daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Harter route two proves she can enter school this fall by lighting five candles on a birthday cake.

Nancy Lee Thiarter Wilbur Harter

Birthday observers noted for Vivian Stover and Harry G Simpson

The list of birthday observers includes Vivian Stover daughter of Mr and Mrs Dow Stover and Harry G Simpson among others.

Vivian Stover Mrs. Dow Stover Harry G. Simpson

Birthday candle returns for Carmen Leigh Bell

Carmen Leigh Bell daughter of Stewart Bell FC 2/e and Mrs Bell celebrated with three candles on her birthday cake today. Her caddy is serving in the navy and stationed on the west coast.

Carmen Leigh Bell Stewart Bell

Charles Messenger Turns Eight With Party

Charles Alvin Messenger, son of Mr and Mrs Dave Messenger, marks his eighth birthday today with a party in his honor.

Charles Alvin Messenger Dave Messenger

Mrs Stauffer and family return from Brighton and California

Mrs Jack Stauffer and son David returned yesterday from Brighton after spending several days there with her sister Mrs Richard Hesseltine and family. Mrs Stewart Bell and daughter Carmen came back Monday from San Francisco Calif where they had spent seven weeks with F C Bell who has been stationed there.

Charles Smith Broadus, Mont Ernest Miller Smith Iowa Mary Rotzinger Floyd Mundt Arizona Desert Jack Stauffer David Brighton Richard Hesseltine Stewart Bell Carmen San Francisco Calif Bell

Bowel Cleaning Power Of Sys Tone Medicine

A man reports Sys Tone three day use cleansed bowels and body, ending headaches, clearing pimples, and curing knee rheumatic pains. It claims 12 herbs cleanse bowels clear gas, improve liver and kidneys. Sold by drug stores in Washington.

Sys Tone Systone Ail Drug Washington

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Dan Brindley Dan Wolf’s Flower Shop Leeds Marion Mothers and Daughters West Chester Federated Church G. E. Frey Cy Bush E. Washington Frank Barnes University Hospital Iowa City Leets N. Maron Don Burger Lowryfield Fred Burger Colo Owa W. G. Dial Donna Dea Mr. Dial Walters Roe Derringer Creel Hrecheen Bud Mulcahy Little’s Furniture Major N. Marion Sorden Music Co FOX Lloyd Nolan Trudy Marshall Michael O'Shea Ida Barnes Charles Startsman Penn Startsman Daisy Hull Here Presbyterian Church Dade B. Shearer Shearer Time Magazine China Time Chungking Ralph McCreedy Ralph Uncle Sam Cremee Dr. Kerr C. V. Gcrull Klein’s Kleina Scott
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