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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1946

Page

2

Local residents visit and travel notes in Ottumwa area

Eileen Hammond spent the weekend in Ottumwa visiting friends. Mr and Mrs William Kleason of Pennsylvania arrived Thursday to visit with Mr and Mrs Howard Coakley. they were army buddies in Germany and left for home yesterday. Bert Studio will close June 16 to attend an art institute course and reopen August 19 with new portrait methods.

Eileen Hammond Ottumway William Kleason Pennsylvania Howard Coakley Mr. Coakley Mr. Kleason Germany Kleasons Bert Art Institute of Chicago Helen B. Seidler

Washington Juniors Fall 8-3 in Fifth Inning Home Game

Washington Juniors lose to Columbus Junction 8-3 as CJ hits surge in the fifth inning. Ken Hines ties it 3-3 in the third. Washington tallies two more in sixth but cannot score. Next game is at Winfield. team unveils new gray and gold uniforms from Mace Motor Co.

Billy Putman Washington Schmidt Kez Columbus Junction Ken Hines Columbus Junction Boys Winfield Mace Motor Company

Major Leagues National League Standings and Sunday Results

National League standings show Brooklyn at .638 with 30 wins, 17 losses. St Louis and Chicago follow. Sundays results: Pirates sweep Mets in two, Chicago tops Brooklyn, Boston sweeps Cincinnati, and St Louis defeats Philadelphia twice. Tonight's matchups include Voiselle at Andrews and Wright at Roe among other pitchers.

Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Philadephia Philadelphia New York Voiselle Andrews Wright Pittsburgh Roe Jurisich Chicago Borony Brooklyn Higbe Brecheen

Baseball Standings and Sunday Results Roundup

The American League standings show Boston 39 813 and New York 33 190 635 with Washington 28 20 5383 and Cleveland 21 29 396. Sunday results include Boston 7 Detroit 1 and 11 6 in split games, Cleveland 9 New York 5, New York 7 Cleveland 4, St. Louis 6 Philadelphia 2, Philadelphia 8 St. Louis, Washington 7 Chicago 1 and Chicago 8 Washington 1 for early and late games. Detroit visits New York with Trucks at 5-5 and Gettel at 4-3, while Cleveland hosts Gromek 3-5 against Boston and Butland 0-0.

W. L. Pet Boston New York Washington Deroett Cleveland O. Laws CIA Se Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Chicago Trucks Gettel Gromek Butland

Post-Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Lauer by Mrs Hultquist

Mrs. Glenn Hultquist of Olds hosted a post-nuptial shower for Mrs. Robert Lauer the former Jane Maxwell of Crawfordsville. Guests included Marian Stephens Ainsworth Meda Mauenstein Charlaine Austin Letts Rosalie Bentzinger Ottumwa Dorothy Peterson Olds Chet Lauer Beth Rochefort Doraine Olds Wyman Lyle Maxwell and Joan Korf. A two course luncheon followed the afternoon entertainment.

Glenn Hultquist Olds Robert Lauer Jane Maxwell Crawfordsville

Valley Ladies Aid Meets at Church

The Valley Ladies Aid gathered Wednesday at the church with 14 members for quilting and visiting. One new quilt was completed and Rev. Milo J. Philip led the devotional service. Plans for the ice cream social were finalized and the next all day meeting is set for June 19.

The Valley Ladies Aid Milo J. Philippi

Wulf Families Hold Reunion and Dinner at Julius Wulf Home

The Wulf family gathered for a cooperative dinner and reunion at the Julius Wulf home. Guest of honor Charles Wulf recently returned from 46 months in the army including 18 months in the European theater. Family members observing June birthdays included Erwin Elmer William Mrs William Wulf and the hosts' grandson Charles Croll and great granddaughter Linda Mae Kallaus.

Wulf Julius Wulf Charles Wulf Erwin Elmer William Wulf Charles Croll Linda Mae Kallaus

Red Horse Club to Meet Wednesday

The Red Horse club holds a regular meeting on Wednesday June 12 at 8 p.m. at 1401 East Main Street Raymond Glasgow residence. Two former commanders Col Jay Brown and Col William J Hayek will attend on terminal leave. lawn gathering weather permitting. V F W Meeting The Regular Veterans of Foreign Wars meet Tuesday June 11 at 8 p.m. at the K of C hall with several new members expected.

Red Horse Club Raymond Glasgow East Main Street Col Jay Brown William J. Hayek Iowa City V.F.W Veterans of Foreign Wars K. of C. Hall

Murdocks Host Baptist Choir Social Evening

Mr and Mrs Charles Murdock entertained the Baptist church choir at their home after the regular service. Eighteen attended the social hour with light refreshments served by the hosts assisted by Bessie and Betty Schmidt. Ruth Jugenheimer and Mr and Mrs Oscar Burham passed candy treats.

Charles Murdock Baptist Church Choir Bessie Betty Schmidt Ruth Jugenheimer Oscar Burham

Local births and hospital admissions reported

Mrs Joe Augustine of Rubio discharged this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ralph Bain of Wayland welcomed an eight pound 15 ounce daughter born at 5 50 this morning. A daughter born at 5 04 this morning to Mr and Mrs Richard Nimms route three weighed eight pounds four ounces. Mrs Everett Hileman of Wayland admitted as a surgical patient. Martha Baker route one underwent an appendectomy this morning. Dave E Bontrager Kalona admitted Saturday after an accident and Charles Wagamon Kinross admitted as a med

Joe Augustine Rubio Ralph Bain Wayland Richard Nimms Route Three Everett Hileman Martha Baker Route One Dave E. Bontrager Kalona Charles Wagamon Kinross

Night-Abhengo at Philadelphia and St Louis at Washington

Night-Abhengo faces Knerr at Philadelphia while St Louis meets Wolff at Washington. Zoidak posts 4-5 for St Louis. Knerr holds 1-4 against Night-Abhengo. Wolff records 4-4 for Washington.

Abhengo Dietrich Philadelphia Knerr St. Louis Zoidak Washington

Donna Durr and Ralph Schoonover Wed at United Presbyterian

Donna Mae Durr and Ralph W. Schoonover exchanged vows at 2 p.m. in the United Presbyterian church in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white tabbed summer suit and gardenia corsage. the groom is dairy farmer working with his father.

United Presbyterian Church Donna Mae Durr Ira E. Durr Ralph &. Schoonover H. J. Schoonover George Kerr Mary Justine George Ellen Caldwell Charlotte Earls Miss George David E. Durr Cedar Rapids Miss Crossett Washington High School Washington Junior College State University of Iowa

Birthday anniversaries and notable birthdays listed today

Observing wedding anniversaries are Mr and Mrs Foster Bickel married in 1915 Mr and Mrs John Cordes 1934 Mr and Mrs Henry B Bailey 1937 Leanna Jay Warford daughter of Mr and Mrs Carrol Warford is two years old and a decorated cake is in her honor This is the sixth birthday of Calvin Andrew Simpson son of Mr and Mrs Laird Simpson of Ainsworth Edward Eugene Bontrager son of Mr and Mrs Monroe Bontrager Receiving birthday congratulations today are Betty Clow Dr H I Masson Harold Speidel Er nest Garrett Mrs Glenn Laffer of Fort Dodge Dunham Morrison Myrtle Chance Robert Manning Kenneth Snider Jerry Clark of Richland Mrs Melo Vacha and twin Mrs Roy Fredenburg of Davenport observe birthdays today

Foster Bickel John Cordes Henry B. Bailey Leanna Jay Warford Carrol Warford Calvin Andrew Simpson Laird Simpson Ainsworth Edward Eugene Bontrager Monroe Bontrager Betty Clow H. I. Masson Harold Speidel Ernest Garrett Glenn Laffer Fort Dodge Dunham Morrison Myrtle Chance Robert Manning Kenneth Snider Jerry Clark Richland

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings

Community groups announce meetings and events for Monday through Thursday. Wee Twelve bridge club, Ann Judson Circle, Alma Holland Missionary Society, and many societies list times, locations, transport, and meal details. Note changes in meeting nights and special programs at churches, clubs, and the Masonic temple.

Ann Judson

Victory Oy special Malnutrition Warning

Doctors warn that 1500 calories a day is the rock bottom to keep the body alive and functioning. Below this threshold the body eats itself, fat stores vanish, anemia and infections rise, bones soften from vitamin deficiency, and swelling occurs from protein deficiency. Time Magazine notes 150 million Europeans on daily rations under 1500 calories.

Time Magazine

Des Moines Pair Wed in Omaha Ceremony

Beverly Brock daughter of Mr and Mrs John Richard Turner of Des Moines and Clifford Beggs of Des Moines were married Saturday in Omaha. The ring ceremony was attended by Mr and Mrs Benjamin James of Omaha. The couple will move to Des Moines where their home awaits. The bride is a Des Moines high school graduate and the groom served nearly five years in the military including 18 months overseas as a radio sergeant. He attends the American School of Technology in Des Moines.

Robert A. Frink Russell Frink University of Iowa Iowa City Washington Beverly Jean Brock John Richard Turner Des Moines Clifford Beggs William Beggs Omaha Benjamin James Beggs Last High School American School of Technology

Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting Set for Wednesday

A Presbyterian morning prayer gathering is scheduled for 9 30 oclock Wednesday at the church.

Presbyterian

Tornado Season Described Across March to May

The text explains tornado season peaks in March to May with April as a bumper period for tornado activity. It notes a later May variety and rare occurrences in late August and September. Summer heat is stated as not producing funnel clouds.

Women of Country Club Plan Summer Golf and Bridge Meetings

Women of the Country Club will meet at the clubhouse on Wednesdays during the summer for golf and bridge. Committees, named by the general committee, include chairs Mrs. Brindley Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Cruise with a rotating schedule from June through September and a tournament chaired by Mrs. Shannon with assistants.

Dan Brindley Merle Turner M. J. Cruise T. A. Flenner Merley Turner Chas. Berdo Les Orr Dick Hotle Ruth M. Morrison E. E. Stutsman Clayton Bear Ralph Bauer E. B. Hammer Vernon Witting Helen Breese Roy Sowash Dick McCleery Clarence Logan Ted Brown Herbert Osincup Milo Sorden M. M. Schell Don Paul John Patterson Hugo Lensch C. R. Wilson E. G. Humm Rodney Davis Bob Athur Tom Stewart Claude Tucker Bill Shannon I. W. Shenefelt Nate Young

Helium Volumes Needed for Largest Blimps

The largest blimps require about 6.5 million cubic feet of helium to achieve full inflation. This sizable volume highlights the scale of early airship construction and the critical role of lighter-than-air lift in navigation and endurance.

Sunshine Community Club Hosts Family Social Event

The Sunshine Community club plus 73 members and families enjoyed an ice cream and strawberry social Friday at the Charles Wolfe home. Committee members listed include Mrs. Carl Schneider and Mrs. Charles Cannon among others with a varied program of readings plays music and a stunt performance. Visitors named include Mrs. William Krigbaum from Galesburg Ill Janet Coates from Mt Vernon and others.

Sunshine Community Club Charles Wolfe Carl Schneider Charles Cannon Malcom Montgomery George T. Koehler Jesse Stout Pete Koehler Dale Richards Lyle Wilcox Elmer Wenger Henry Sutherland Jessie Stout Cannon Mr. Wenger William F Krigbaum Galesburg Ill Janet Coates Mt. Vernon

Darlene Sojka to Wed Cleo Burich

Riverside announces the engagement of Darlene Sojka and Cleo Burich both of Riverside. The couple plan a June 20 ceremony at 9 a.m. at Trinity Methodist Church Riverside with Rev. M. O. McKenzie officiating.

Darlene Sojka Cleo Burich Riverside, Suse Wes Sojka Riverside Victor Burich Trinity Methodist Church of M. O. McKenzie

Sunset Circle Meeting With Mrs Dale Bales

The May Sunset Circle gathering was held with seven members and eight children attending Mrs Dale Bales as hostess. Roll call offered gardening hints as the group enjoyed seasonal refreshments and social time.

Sunset Circle Dale Bales

Emma C Anderson Mission Study Group Meeting

The Emma C Anderson Mission Study group of the Methodist church met Friday afternoon in the church parlors. Elizabeth Klein presided and Mrs George Brinton led devotions. Thirteen members attended and reports from the Iowa Des Moines conference in Mt Pleasant were shared by attendees.

Emma C. Anderson Methodist Church Elizabeth Klein George Brinton Iowa-Des Moines Mt. Pleasant

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Meets at Church

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met Friday afternoon at the church with Mrs. William Glassburner as president. Lena Stewart reported on the financial committee. The first week of October was noted for a rummage sale. Mrs. Henry Bailey led the program introducing Mrs. Carl J. Roerts on Madonna paintings. Refreshments were served. June meeting set with Pearl Beauchamp.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Willliam Glassburner Lena Stewart Fred Moore Presbyterian Church Oskaloosa Henry Bailey Carl J. Roerts Glen Conrad Texas Florida

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Jamie Morrison Jamie Telegraph Delivery Association United States Canada Wolf’s Flower Washington Dairy Washington Continental Telephone Company Ann Belleview Iowa Biddy Johnson Ted Johnson Knoxville Ed McConville T. R. Phillips Moline Portland, Oge E. J. Willard Mazie Stewart Frank Galloway Rev. Galloway Donut Holes Fern Pastry Shop FERN MAJOR W.L. Pet St. Tenns Coucs U. S. No California Orcutt’s Hultquist Lauer Murdocks Baptist Choir V. Crull Ww. Lee Donna Durr, R. Schoonover Melo Vacha Roy Fredenburg Davenport Twelve Bridge Club Mary Voorhees W.S.C.S Rosemary Club Charles Wiley West Chester Lexington Circle Wayne Norman Merry Makers Club Stanley Mouser Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Revelations Country Club Wesleyan Service Guild Truman Hysell Good Will Club Charles Harvey L. L. Lemley O.E.S Hall Garden of Memories Rural Woman’s Club S. G. Bell H. J. Club Ernest Strum Masonic Temple By Ruth Foster Beverly Brock Ical Little R. Randle East Madison J. E. Kunath R. H. Hanpsher W. L. Alcorn Fred Mauthe Ladies Aid Society Maud Eisele Pearl Beauchamp Tulper Furriers Tulper's Furriers S.a.l-E Mr. Tulper of Tulper’s Farriers
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