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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1945

Page

2

Margaret Jungbluth to attend summer school in Iowa City

Margaret Jungbluth leaves Wednesday for Iowa City to attend summer school at the State University of Iowa after completing a year at Carlton College Northfield. Nearby, Pfc Darrel Willey returns to Columbus Junction on furlough from Gulfport MS, and other local families host guests and plan visits.

Margaret Jungbluth Iowa City State University of Iowa Miss Jungbluth Carlton College Northfield Main

War era notices and entries from Sedalia and beyond

Lt Maurice Corwin of Sedalia Missouri visits the Glenn Mace family while home from the Air Force and pilots the bomber carrying S/Sgt Jack Mace as gunner. Cpl Richard Vanerus returns for a 20 day furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Vanerus after serving at Mountain Home Idaho. Mr and Mrs Merle Simpson travel to Ainsworth and Morrison for visits as Mr Simpson receives an army discharge. Roy Hinkle and son Marvin of Oskaloosa visit Frank McFarniafe home. Marvin to depart for service later in the week. Mrs Howard Fisher hosts S and C club at her Riverside area home with guests Christine Malichky Mrs Joe Lasek Mrs Clem Shalla and Ramona, prizes awarded. Poultry hours notice from Humble Produce. Mr H Hi Hiett and son Ronald travel to Dearborn for Montgomery Ward managers district meeting then Chicago for two weeks vacation. Set and Mrs G Yeates of Wilmington Delaware welcome daughter Jane Arlene born Saturday. Yeates formerly Freda Pearson of Ainsworth. H W Ramseyer, Iowa Poultry Improvement Association president, leaves for Ames for two day exec meeting. Mr and Mrs A R Terrell and son Paul return from Fenton Illinois after weekend with parents. visit Morrison Iowa on the way.

Howard Fisher S and C Club Riverside Harry Jirsa Christine Malichky Joe Lasek Clem Shalla Ramona Evelyn Schnoebelen Milt Wolldroth Fred Kucera

Carris and Shannon Lead Flag Tourney at Country Club

Jerry Carris topped the flag tournament at the country club with Ralph Shannon second and Dan Brindley third. It concluded the four event slag series featuring a golf tournament and dinner. Fried chicken fed about 75 men and Clayton Bear led the dinner, with Rodney Davis Dr A C Peterson and Harry Simpson on the committee.

Jerry Carris Ralph Shannon Dan Brindley Clayton Bear Rodney Davis A. C. Peterson Harry Simpson

Hospital News and Newborns Reported

Mrs. Jay Brewer admitted as a surgical patient at the hospital. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Meeker Hess of Keota at 3:21 weighing eight pounds eight ounces. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton at 9:24. A daughter weighing seven pounds thirteen and a half ounces born to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lids of Ainsworth at 7:54. Several tonsillectomies performed this morning on Ruth House, Linn Jeffries, Mrs. Beat rice Replogle Huston, Catherine Hermann, Vincent Simon, Eileen and Audrey Vitteoe.

Jay Brewer West Madison Street Meeker Hess Keota Robert Hamilton Edgar Lids Ainsworth

Frozen foods poised to grow after wartime limits ease

Ruth Foster outlines a bright postwar future for freezing and preserving. Home and retail stores will gain more freezers as restrictions lift. New products include pre cooked sweet potatoes pureed vegetables tomato juice squash and chopped asparagus and broccoli. Concentrated juices seem promising and fruit treatment will improve texture and prevent juice leakage during defrosting.

Anniversary notices mark fourfold celebrations at home

Mr and Mrs R Frank McFarlane observe their 44th wedding anniversary today. Their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Glenn McFarlane were married 17 years ago today. Also celebrating second anniversaries are Jr and Mrs Douglas Eastwood and Mr and Mrs James Ashby.

R. Frank McFarlane Glenn McFarlane Douglas Eastwood James Ashby

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings

Notices list community events for Ann Judson Circle of Baptist, O.E.S. chapters, W.S.C.S. groups, D.A.R., WRC, and other societies. Activities include dinners, picnics, social hours, devotions, elections, and meetings at Masonic temple, churches, and clubs with hosting duties by Elizabeth Irwin, Trene Nickerson, Mrs. Myrtle Morgan, and others.

Ann Judson Baptist Seven Cee Ray Lemley Alma Hearne Holland

Legion Auxiliary to Attend Funeral Service

Members of the Legion Auxiliary are to meet at the courthouse at 2 15 P M on Wednesdays for the funeral of Mrs Tom Schilling at Sherman s funeral home. Mrs Schilling was a charter member of the Auxiliary in Washington.

Legion Auxiliary Court House Tom Schilling Sherman

Truman urges immediate Congress salary raise to 1500 yearly

Washington June 12 President Truman advocated an immediate salary raise for members of Congress aligned with the Little Steel wage stabilization plan. The proposed increase would cap annual pay at 1500 dollars.

Washington, D. C Truman Congress Little Steel

Dinner hosts in Riverside July gathering at Jenn residence

A Riverside family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs August Jenn featured a noon dinner and an afternoon of socializing. Attending were Mrs Jenns brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs James Slitzpatrick of Cedar Rapids along with other relatives.

Riverside August Jenn Jenn James Slitzpatrick Cedar Rapids

Birthday notices for service members and local residents

Washington born Pfe Richard Knupp serves in the marine corps at a San Francisco fleet post office. Lt Sam MecCleery from Oklahoma City is also celebrated. Others with birthdays today include Catherine Beenblossom, Helen Sheetz daughter of Mr and Mrs Oto Sheetz, Jeanne Embree 15, and Grinville Love of Crawfordsville.

Washington Pfe Richard Knupp Marine Corps San Francisco Fleet Post Office Sam MecCleery Oklahoma City Oka Catherine Beenblossom Helen Sheetz Oto Sheetz Lexington Jeanne Embree Joe Embree Grinville Love Crawfordsville

Local Visitors and Military Personnel Stay in Town

Captain and Mrs G W Manusier visit with their mothers Mrs Vina Manussier and Mrs Elizabeth Young and relatives. Captain Manusier will report to Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Texas after leave, having been stationed at Chanute Field Rantoul Illinois. Mrs Pearl Bassman of Chicago visits with her brother in law Mr Irwin Helman and his daughter JoAnn for several weeks.

G. W. Manussier Vina Manussier Elizabeth Young Captain Manussier Chanute Field Rantoul Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Texas Pearl Bassman Chicago Mrs Irwin Helman JoAnn

Roosevelt’s longer term yet trails Washington’s military service

The article notes that upon completing a fourth term Roosevelt will have served 15 years 10 months 16 days as president, but will not surpass Washington’s 16 years 3 months 24 days as commander in chief.

Roosevelt George Washington

Premier Ivanoe Bonomi Resigns in Italy

Premier Ivanoe Bonomi submitted his resignation to Crown Prince Humbert regent of Italy, clearing the way for a new coalition government formation.

Rome Ivanoe Bonomi Humbert Italy

Honor Mrs Crone At Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Francis Crone was guest of honor at a surprise birthday dinner yesterday. Thirty six relatives arrived with well filled baskets at the Crone home. A bountiful noon dinner followed by visiting afternoon. Out of town guests included families from Brighton Richland Lone Tree and others.

Francis Crone Crone Roy Hull Mrs. Crone Donald Robinson Rosalie Charles Bert Ira Saunders Dora Saunders Howard Shaffer Homer Pfeffer Hattie Kessel Bernard Singleton Bernard Ray Mattie Kessel Brighton Kerriit Oswalt Sherry Lee Richland Keith Keeler Patricia Jean Lone Tree

Notable Iowa City Families Named in Local Notice

John Mellecker and family along with Henry Jenn of Iowa City are listed beside Mr and Mrs Leo Jenn and family and Mr and Mrs Edward Rotenburegr in a local notices roundup.

John Mellecker Henry Jenn Iowa City Leo Jenn Edward

Buffet Breakfast Honors Mrs Pratt at Birthday Morning

Eloise Springer and Esther Leninger co hosted a birthday breakfast for Mrs Ralph Pratt at 320 West Washington street on Sunday morning. Twelve guests attended the 9 30 o clock event with a summer flowertable arrangement and a birthday cake for the honoree. The guest list included cashiers from State and Fox theaters and the honoree's daughter, Mrs.

Eloise Springer Esther Leninger West Washington Street Ralph Pratt State and Fox

Presbyterian Prayer Meeting and Bible School Notices

The Presbyterian church will hold a prayer meeting Wednesday morning with Carl J. Roberts. During vacation Bible school meetings will be held in bers’ homes.

Presbyterian Mora Carl J. Roberts Bers

Knights of Columbus Regular Meeting Notice

Regular meeting of Knights of Columbus set for 8 30 Thursday June 14 at 7. Election of officers to be held.

Knights Columbus Ning

Cheese Yield From Milk Test Described

About 9 pounds of Ameri cheese are produced from 100 pounds of milk testing 3.5 percent fat. The note outlines a basic dairy yield estimate and fat-content relation used in cheese making.

Jefferson Mo. breakfast served with Miller and Springer

Harry Miller of Jefferson Missouri and Mrs. Ann Springer assist in serving the breakfast in a community event.

Harry Miller Jefferson Ann Springer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ted Bailey Teddy California Wolf’s Flower Darrel Willey Gulfport, Miss Columbus Junction Carl Willey Willey Elmer Hayes William Perdock Victor Mayer Edith Hayes George Canott Patty Carol Jerry David Tellin Fairview Albert Simpson United Presbyterian Daily Vacation Bible School Yywen Boileau Blue Barron Trianon Ballroom Freshwaters Feed Store Clement Griffith West Chester Kirksville Katherine Dianna Grimm Smith Hospital Donald Griffith Griffith Donald South Pacific Charles G. Hadley Charles Susan Lou Sioux City R. E. Brown Hadley Des Moines Dennis and Bobby Simpson Manchester Albert Simpsons Charles Wilsons Ray Simpson Verne Pangborn Jimmy Hank Diantha H. C. Hull Hull Charles van Riper Cathy Susan Johnny Kalamazoo Mich Maurice Corwin Sedalia Glenn Mace Corwin the &Theaf Jack Mace Cpl Richard Vanerus Phil Wanerus Wanerus Mountain Home Idaho Merle Simpson Kari Megehelson Simpson Army Hot Springs Ark Jefferson Barracks Roy Hinkle Marvin Oskaloosa Frank McFarniafe H. Hi. Hiett Ronald Deer Rapies Hiett Montgomery Ward Mr. Hiett H. W. Ramseyer Iowa Poultry Improvement Association Ames A. R. Terrell and Son Aul Fenton, Il Morrison, I Mr. Tervelt Little’s Furniture Paul Horak West Side Square Washington, Iowa Carris Shannon Stephen Washington Ruth Foster O.E.S Hall Trace Hill Ladies Aid Society Matthew W.S.C.S R. E Arthur M. J. Cruise J. EF. Kunath Rosemary Club Donald Brown Sunshine Community Club Edme Koehler Rolleall Good Will Club Charles Nicola O.E.S. Pinochle Group A.m Masonic Temple Prairie Flower Missionary Society Stanley Mouser Frank Leeper Daughters of American Revolution Log Cabin W.R.C Legion Hall Walnut Women’s Club Robert Gates Rebekah Club Ruth Nichol Chester W.C Davis Lawn W.S.C.S. of Methodist Church Mr. and Mrs. A. Jenn Mrs. Pratt Ross Motor Service MER Sykes H. J. Halamka H. B. Sykes J. H. Schlichting BR. R. No Iowa State ST
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