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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1941

Page

2

Nordyke Family Visit Ties Washington to Des Moines

Mrs Emma Nordyke returned home Saturday from Des Moines after a three week visit with daughter Grace and son in law Bill Nordyke. The Nordykes, former Washington residents, were guests of Mrs Nordyke’s sisters Mrs Gilbert Mills and Mrs Ed Height. Mr Nordyke returns to Des Moines Sunday. Mrs Nordyke remains visiting relatives. Ice Cream Social listed for Lexington Church on Tuesday June 3. Ladies Aid note mentions Mrs A L Young leaving for Fremont Michigan for the summer with niece Mrs Orris Lay ondy.

Emma Nordyke Des Moines Grace Bill Nordyke Lexington Church Ladies Aid

Fresh eggs and local social notes from Des Moines area

Fresh eggs sold by the dozen from Reister Bros. Private George Miles, the first Washington county selectee, recently visited here and heads to a Minnesota camp after Fort Des Moines. A Universal Gas ranges demonstration is planned tomorrow afternoon at 2 to 5 30 at our office. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Miller of Cedar Falls and Mrs. Owen Williamson of Des Moines with Mrs. Maizie Minick of Spokane. John Westphal joins Lockheed Vega in California. The Williamson family once lived in Washington. Ed Rich and Rich family host Crawfordsville visits, with Irvin Rich and children spending the summer at the Frank Rich home.

George Miles Ed Rich Miles Washington County Fort Des Moines Minnesota Iowa Southern Utilities Company Owen Williamson Des Moines Maizie Minick Spokane, Wash William Beggs Williamson Washington Mrs Irvin Rich Ronnie and Sandra Atlantic Frank Rich Crawfordsville

Hospital Discharges Reported Across Community

William Henkle and Mrs Harold Romine of Welman discharged yesterday. Dolsa and Jean Boileau had tonsillectomies today at 732 South Eighth Street. Robert Truax of 608 North Avenue D and Rev William Penner of Wayland listed. Mrs Will Warwood discharged this morning.

William Henkle Harold Romine Welman Dolsa Jean Boileau South Eighth Street Robert Truax North Avenue D William Penner Wayland Will Warwood

Indees Fall 4-3 in 12 Innings to Cedar Rapids Packers

In a tight castle at Bilattner field Wilson Packers of Cedar Rapids beat the Washington Indees 4 to 3 in twelve innings. Frey doubled and Ferreter followed with a single after two outs in the twelfth to drive in the winning run as Mellecker and Formanek pitched well in a low-hit affair. The Indees had chances in the ninth to eleventh but could not push across the decisive run.

Frey Ferreter Wilson Packers Cedar Rapids Washington Indees Bilattner Field Ray Whitehead Marv Buckwalter Buck Whitey Schauenberg Red Mellecker Elmer Keith Eddie Chuck Aunt Fuhr Maynard Peck Dale Burich Bob Formanek Packers Mellecker Packer Formanek Holland Vig Fuller Whitehead Ingel Peck Burich Fuhr Buckwalter Indees Keith Olson Denton Dale Schauenberg Anamosa South Side Merchants of Ottumwa Packer City PRAM Ios AM Nba Pormanek Sme Peghana Peeucigr Snecesk Ole Buchwaiter Petehee Leeda Sawyer Sojka Jarvis Coakley

Washington Golf Group Defeats Wellman In Intercity Match

Washington golfers beat Wellman on their home course by 87 strokes in a season opener. Sid Smith led Washington with 76, just one ahead of Don Taylor and T. R. Phillips, both 77. Final scores show Washington totaling 1193 to Wellman 1280.

Washington Wellman Sid Smith Don Taylor Sid Taylor T. R. Phillips Jayne Lewis Russ Ross Gilen Smith Stan Smith Oro Green Ed Wehrle Wayne Lewis Roy Marner Lowell Dodds L. E. O’brein Cal Griffith Jim Bryant Harold Swartzendruber Wallie Godlove Bob Young Phil Antonoff T. L. Brookhart R. L. Gibson Tink Schenefelt Les Hicher J. N. Irwin Frank Kos Bus Westermark C. R. Wilson F. B. Miller Dick Ross

Standings and results from major leagues and games

National and American leagues show team standings with records and games, then Sunday results across cities. Highlights include Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 2. Chicago 6 Boston 1. New York 7 St Louis 5. Pittsburgh 12 Philadelphia 2. pitchers listed for today’s matchups and no games scheduled in the American League.

Canelneath ROE Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Boston New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Gumbert Carpenter Thompson Casey Root Earley Heintzelman Crouch Cleveland Bonn Isc Os Ee Detroit Fas Pee Ae Weenington Washington Detroit

See Possible Change in Fall Corn Loan

DES MOINES Iowa farmers face changes in the fall corn loan and the 1942 farm program if proposals considered by AAA officials are adopted at the national conference in Washington. The plan would vary loan rates by region and state rather than a uniform 85 percent of parity.

Des Moines Iowa AAA National Conference On Farm Program Washington, D. C

Lucile Nicola W McKas son Repeat Vows in Missouri

Lucile Nicola daughter of Earl and Mrs Nicola and Wm A McKas son son of Mr and Mrs A L McKas son of New London wed in a 1 pm Saturday ceremony at First Methodist church parsonage Hannibal Missouri. Attendants Jessie Oldt Mt Pleasant and Leslie Humphreys Wyman. The bride wore navy blue net and jacket with white lapels. corsage pink rosebuds. McKas son teaches math at New London High. Mek gisson employed in Mt Pleasant County Engineer's office. Wedding dinner at Oldt home near Mt Pleasant. They will reside at Mark Murray home New London.

Lucile Nicola Earl Nicola Wm. A. MecKasson A. L. McKasson New London Hannibal Missouri First Methodist Church Arthur L. Pratt Jessie Oldt Mt. Pleasant Leslie Humphreys Wyman Oldt McKasson Washington High School Washington Junior College Iowa Wesleyan College Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Iota Phi New London High School Mekgisson Fred Oldt Mark Murray

Stutsman Kline Nuptials In First Methodist Ceremony

Vera Venita Stutsman and Courtney Paige Kline wed in a candlelit five thirty ceremony at First Methodist Church before about 500 guests. The bride, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Eli E. Stutsman, wore a white tulle gown with lace trim and carried daisies. the groom is a La Porte City native and Rath Packing salesman. The reception followed at the Stutsman home with 120 guests and a lawn supper. out‑of‑town guests attended from La Porte City, Waterloo, Cedar Falls and surrounding areas.

Vera Venita Stutsman Eli E. Stutsman Courtney Paige Kline Waterloo John V. Klein la Porte City R. C. Keagy Virginia Williams Ronnie Fultz la Porta City Virginia Stutsman Virginia Myer Buckeye Lake Ohio Kida Bekemeier Hubbard Ruth Wasson Blairsburg Charles Barclay John Lee Teresa Ragan Bernard Bailey Paul Mast Cedar Falls Avery Peterson al Kline Robert Stutsman Cincinnati Donald Stutsman Owen Hayes T. R. Phillips Karlena Thoma Fairfield Lillian Garrabrant Mendelssohn Maid-Of-Honor Kline la Porte City High School University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta Rath Packing Company Mandalay Apartments Park Drive Cedar Heights Mirs Dr. Stutsman Stutsman Courtney Kline Lester Orr Donald C. Rei A. W. Clow E. 38. Hammer B. F. Bostwick, Jr L. A. Jones L. E. Wilson J. N. Dodd Nan Hoover Marilyn Bell Mary Voorhees Sara Lu Miller Virginia Gibson Eleanor Jane Tucker Bonnie Jean Simpson Margaret Ragan Betty Neiswanger Jeanette Edsall A. T. Mat Clair Teeter Levi Stutsman Calvin Stutsman Iowa City Arletta Rhefshauger Kay Kober Howard Moffit Vinton Beth Howell Charles King Art Olsen ZoeAnn Josephine Miller Earl Fry L. J. Miller Wellman Jeanne Leo Dysart Helen Fleming M. W. Joiner Mary Charlotte Joiner Charles von Schrader Maquoketa Charles Joiner Richard Lozier Robert Johann Margaret Joiner Des Moines Tom McElhinney Cherry Wilson New York City Charles West Chicago W. Ss. Wallace And

Mrs Rabenold Honored at Private Family Dinner

Mrs I B Rabenold was guest of honor at a family dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Parrish. The event celebrated her approaching birthday with attendees including R D Rabenold and daughter Elizabeth Owassa and several Rabenold relatives.

I. B. Rabenold Frank Parrish Rabenold R. D. Rabenold Elizabeth Owassa Manford Rabenold Ronald Hilt Rabenold Harry Dye Edna Dowell Rodney Rabenold

Honor R L Moore Celebrated At Birthday Picnic

Mrs. Marshall Shaw organized a surprise for her father R L Moore aged 78 at Sunset Park yesterday. Twenty eight friends and neighbors greeted him after a car ride for a fried chicken picnic with visiting and photo sessions. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Oldt and Mrs Reiner of Mt Pleasant.

Marshall Shaw R. L. Moore East Second Street Moore Sunset Park Chas. Oldt Reiner Mt. Pleasant Mr. Moore

William Darrow 30 Dies at Rock Island

William Darrow aged 30 died at the Rock Island city and county sanitarium at 4:30 this morning after a nine month illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday in Columbus Junction with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery. Born May 23 1941 he was a lifelong resident except for time at the University of Iowa and work on local road and a federal engineering project at Rock Island. He is survived by his parents with a sister Helen deceased earlier.

Columbus Junction William Darrow Rock Island City and County Indian Creek Cemetery J. D Effie Klotz Darrow University of Iowa Darrow Highway Force Rock Island Helen

Chicago officer to retire after 34 years on force

Policeman Timothy McGuire of the Englewood district, who joined 34 years ago, says retirement at 63 will not be permanent. He plans to seek a new job while leaving his police career behind after earning seven citations for meritorious conduct.

Chicago Timothy McGuire Englewood

Bride Josephine McElhinney Weds Otis Joiner in Iowa City

Josephine McElhinney and Otis Joiner wed in a candlelit ceremony at the McElhinney home Iowa City with 75 guests. Rev I T Jones read the ring ceremony as Charlotte Joiner maid of honor and George Tompkins best man stood nearby. The couple will establish residence in Schenectady after a Wisconsin trip.

Josephine McElhinney Otis Joiner Iowa City J. S. McElhinney Josephine Schenectady N.Y M. W. Joiner Maquoketa Dorothy Perkins I. T. Jones First Presbyterian Church Charlotte Joiner Maqueketa George Tompkins Kansas City Tolm McElhinney Cincinnati Ohio Frank Whipery Zabel Dubez Adam Hahn Miss Joiner

Romans Tossed Rice For Fecundity At Weddings

A note on ancient Roman wedding custom describes throwing rice at brides to ensure fecundity. The practice reflected beliefs about fertility and auspicious beginnings for newlyweds.

Reception Honors Mr and Mrs H Miller At Risk Home

Mrs Harvey Meek and Mrs RB C Risk hosted an eco reception Saturday 8 to 10:20 pm at the Risk home for 50 guests honoring Mr and Mrs Henry H Miller of Cedar Falls. Music included Darrene Humston on marimba Evelyn Meek flute and Howard Patton clarinet.

Harvey Meek RB. C. Risk Risk Henry H. Miller Cedar Falls Darrene Humston Evelyn Meek Howard Patton Ralston Meek Luella Atton Elizabeth Meek Dave Miller West Chester Gladden Mast Crawfordsville Lloyd Miller Keota Rodney Rebenold Elizabeth Owassa

Missionary Society Picnic Plans at Mansfield Home

The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society will hold a picnic meeting at the home of Mrs. R. B. Mansfield Tuesday evening. Gather at the church at 5 30 P M with rain plans to meet at Edna and Jessie Klein. Bring a dish and funds for dinner. Marguerite Hering will lead the program.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society R. B. Mansfield Edna Jessie Klein Marguerite Hering

Kraschel son sent to Walter Reed for treatment

Lt. Frederick J. Kraschel of Harlan Iowa, son of former Iowa Governor Nelson E. Kraschel, has been sent to Walter Reed hospital in Washington DC for treatment of a minor illness. Camp Claiborne hospital facilities were inadequate to handle his case.

Kraschel Camp Claiborne Frederick J. Kraschel Harlan Iowa Nelson E. Kraschel Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D. C Camp Claiborne Hospital

Onion Beauty Rituals of Fourteenth Century Finland

Finnish women in the fourteenth century pursued skin beauty by rubbing fresh onion juice and drinking two quarts of onion soup daily. The practice reflects historical grooming beliefs and dietary customs affecting appearance.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roseville Wolf Floral CO A. L. Young Freemont Mich Orris Layondy Bessie Young Reister Bros Howard P. Miller John Westphal Lockheed Vega Company Precisen Department of Final Assembly Glendale Cal Ed Eicher Rank Rich Motor Service Mighty Jack Lords Hood MEL & the Giants’ Mighty Mite Washington Golf Group C. V. Crull Lucile Nicola W. McKasson William McKasson Vera V. Stutsman Courtney P. Kline Methodist Church Flower Girl Iowa State Teachers College University of Missouri Delta Delta Delta B. Rabenold George C. Stewart Mae McCulley Cherry McElhinney Wilson Julia McElhinney Mason Ag Pride Joiner General Electric Wisconsin H. Miller
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