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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1946

Page

2

Major Leagues National League standings and Thursday results

The National League table shows Brooklyn leading with 31 wins and 19 losses for a .620 mark followed by Chicago, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh as the next contenders. Thursday’s results list Boston at Pittsburgh with rain and the night games including Chicago at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Boston, and St. Louis at New York.

W. L. Pet Brooklyn A. Win Opera Chicsco .Ceu Cincinnati HGNGH Wenn Wenew Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago Passau Lombardi Gables Rowe Raffensberger Heusser Blackwell Sain St. Louis Barrett Brazie Voiselle

Local Dinner Guests Include White Family in Jones Home

Rev and Mrs T E White and daughters were dinner guests last evening at the Ernest Jones residence. Evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Evan Evans of Crawfordsville.

T. E. White Ernest Jones Evan Evans Crawfordsville Firmin Te Bockhurst Fairfield Paul TeBackhorst Henry TeBackhorst

OPA drives to curb meat black market in Iowa

Des Moines reports 32 complaints against meat dealers in 48 hours as state OPA steps up efforts to halt disruptions in meat distribution. Walter Kline stresses supply should reach legitimate channels to prevent shortages and new demand fueling black market activity.

Des Moines OPA Iowa Walter Kline Kline

Pillsbury to Expand Soybean Storage in Centerville Iowa

Pillsbury mills at Centerville Iowa plan six reinforced concrete storage tanks adding 300000 bushels to lift capacity above 225000 bushels as part of a larger expansion. Clyde H Hendrix president said facilities will be ready for this fall harvest to help meet anticipated meat shortages next winter.

Minneapolis Pillsbury Mills Centerville Iowa Clyde H. Hendrix Feed and Soy Mills Hendrix Clinton Lima Ohio

Fire Loss Per Capita Nation Leads World

A report notes that the nation records the highest per capita fire losses globally, highlighting ongoing concerns over safety standards and emergency response readiness.

Hospital Admissions And Discharges In Local Area

George Yoder of Wellman was admitted as a surgical patient yesterday afternoon. Larry Palmer of Keota was admitted for surgery this morning. Marie Baker of route one Mrs Omer Wagner and son at 904 North Iowa avenue were discharged today.

George Yoder Wellman Larry Palmer Keota Marie Baker Omer Wagner North Iowa Avenue

Night and Twilight Baseball Matchups Listed

Open date schedules feature Boston facing Chicago with Hughson at 4 4 and Grove at 2 3 New York vs St Louis Chandler 9 2 Muncrief 0 1 Twilight games list Washington Norris nig geling 3 2 at Detroit Hutchinson 2 3 Philadelphia Black 0 1 at Cleveland Fowler 4 5

Boston Hughson Chicago Grove New York Chandler St. Louis Muncrief Washington Niggeling Detroit Hutchinson Philadelphia Black Cleveland Fowler

Washington area families host visitors and residents move homes

Mrs. H J Rees of Madrid visits with daughter and family in Washington and plans further visits with a second daughter in Vinton Iowa. Several locals take vacations or guests arrive including Patty Allen from Winfield. Shoemakers and Shriners add events as Damascus Shrine invites are issued. J D Dayton leaves for California to visit his son.

H. J. Rees Madrid William J. Shannon Barbara Gene Gorham Gary Jim Patty Allen Guy Allen Winfield

Gladys Edwards Honored at Pre-Nuptial Shower

Mrs Anna Springer and daughter Eloise hosted a pre nuptial shower for Gladys Edwards who will wed Leyburn Lewis on June 16. About 20 guests shared advice recipes and gifts as pink and white decor and refreshments themed in that color carried the celebration.

Anna Springer Eloise Gladys Edwards Leyburn Lewis Miss Edwards Springer

Merry Makers Club Returns Comfort From Overseas Aid

The Merry Makers club gathered at Mrs. Stanley Mouser's home for a comfort afternoon supporting overseas families. Helpers included Mrs. Merle Howsare, Mrs. Richard Scott, Mrs. C. W. Freel, Mrs Frank Leeper, Mrs. Anna Farrier, and Mrs. Lyle Walton. Marilyn Mouser served refreshments as the group plans to bring canned goods and food for shipping at the next meeting.

Merry Makers Club Stanley Mouser Merle Howsare Richard Scott C. W. Freel Frank Leeper Anna _ Farrier Lyle Walton Marilyn

Turkey Dinners Serve at Country Club Family Night

About 200 attendees enjoyed the summer kickoff family night at the Country Club with a turkey dinner hosted by the family committee. E L C White of Spencer introduced Salvation Army leaders Brigadier Thomas Major Robb and Major Hester from Des Moines. Mrs Robb sang with Major Hester on piano.

E. E. Stutsman Leslie Ficher M. L. McCreedy Robert Arthur J. O. Sexton C. W. Stewart C. W. Tucker Gene Tucker L. A. Jones R. E. Shannon Courtney Kline Shannon E. L. C. White Spencer Salvation Army Alex Thomas Robb Hester Des Moines Thomas Major Hester Stutsman Roy Lewash Lowa William Stewart Carolyn Los Angeles Calif Donald C. Pedin Athens Ohio

Daytones Teach Music At Southern California Campuses

Prof and Mrs Daryl Dayton associated with Pomona College teach piano during USC Claremont summer session while his wife voices in USC School of Music. Mr and Mrs J M White return from Des Moines reporting barren lumber yards but abundant locusts in West Des Moines with widespread humming noises and many dead trees.

Ana Daryl Dayton Dayton Pomona College University of Southern California, Claremont School of Music J. M Jim’ White Des Moines Mr. White Mother Hubbard West Des Moines

Inherit Laying Ability in Chicks Examined

The article investigates whether chicks inherit the capacity to lay many eggs from their parents, presenting theories and preliminary findings on genetic influence and breeding implications. It discusses contrasting viewpoints from experts and highlights the potential impact on poultry selection.

Carris Family Dinner Honors Mrs C H Davis Birthday

The J C Carris family hosted a country dinner for Mrs C Harry Davis to mark her birthday. Hostess Mrs William Glassburner served a 6 30 oclock meal of fried chicken and strawberry shortcake for nine guests. Bouquets from the Carris garden decorated the table as the group visited.

J. C. Carris C. Harry Davis William Glassburner Carris Garden

Mrs Don Holmes Hosts H H Club Meeting

Mrs Don Holmes as president hosted the regular H H club meeting yesterday afternoon. Four children attended and eight members named a new household gadget. Plans were made for a family picnic at Sunset Park Sunday noon July 7. Mrs Charles Jeffries will host the next meeting July 11. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Frank Snider and Helen Givans.

Don Holmes H. H. Club Holmes Sunset Park Charles Jeffries Frank Snider Helen Givans

Pre-Nuptial Party for Miss Tucker at Miss Kiefer’s Home

Eleanor Tucker’s pre-nuptial party hosted by Jo an Keifer at 909 East Main featured two bridge tables with Margar et len Barker winning high score and Mrs. Robert Gates low. The hostess gave a gift to the bride elect. candles and summer flowers in yellow and white brightened the dining room. June refreshments were served by Mrs. W. J. Keifer and the guest list included Mrs. Charles Lemley Margy Logan Margaret Ragan Dorothy Bear and Jean Atchison.

Eleanor Tucker Joan Kiefer East Main Street Margaret HE Len Barker Robert Gates W. J. Keifer Charles Lemley Margery Logan Margaret Ragan Dorothy Bear Jean Atchison

Mrs Bell Hosts Rural Women's Club Meeting

Mrs. S. G. Bell was hostess to a Rural Women's club meeting. Mrs. William Marie, Jr., conducted the business session, followed by an afternoon of visiting. Refreshments were served in keeping with the month.

S. G. Bell Rural Women's Club William Marie, Jr

Honors Bride-Elect At Koehler Home

Beverly Butterworth was honored yesterday afternoon with a pre nuptial shower hosted at the Koehler home by Julia Koehler. The event featured games advice and a display of gifts on a blue pink and white table. Miss Butterworth will wed Robert Custer next week with guests including Donna Wylie Mildred Pressly Lois Pearson Martha McGinnis Shirely Simkins Phyllis Hall Abyllis George Peggy Koehler and Mrs Don Wylie.

Beverly Butterworth Julia Koehler Betty Miss Butterworth Robert Custer Donna Wylie Mildred Pressly Lois Pearson Maretha McGinnis Shirely Simkins Phyllis Hall Abyl

Roasting Tips For Fowl From A Kitchen Note

Do not add water when roasting a bird as steaming breaks the skin and leaks juices. The advice notes steaming is unnecessary for young tender birds and keeps the meat juicy and flavorful.

Eleanora Duse Early Stage Career and Christening Box

The actress Eleanora Duse was carried to her christening in a gilt theatrical property box. She began acting at age four and played Juliet at fourteen, marking early milestones in her storied career.

Eleanora Duse Juliet

Lt Palmer to Wed L Febinger June 29

Mrs Charles Palmer announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Wilma B Palmer to Loyal E Febinger of Denver Colorado. The ceremony will be held June 29 in the chapel at Buckley Field near Denver. Palmer was honored during a pre nuptial courtesy hosted by Carrie and Jeanette Kyle with 12 guests and gifts.

Charles Palmer Wilma B Palmer Army Nurses Corps Loyal EE. Febinger Denver Colo Buckley Field Cole St. Palmer Carrie Jeanette Kyle Kyle JoAnn Fulton

St Marys Circle Holds June Meeting At St James Church

The June meeting of St Marys Circle of St James church was led by Mrs Lyle Schulty with secretary Mrs Wilbur Richardson reporting. Plans for next year were discussed focusing on food conservation as members socialized over bridge and banco.

St. Mary's Circle St. James Church Leo Sueppel Lyle Schulty Wilbur Richardson Catherine Swift Harry Sowden Banco Paul Peiffer Earl Redlinzer Louise Ryan Charles Swift

How to freeze spinach for palatability

The guide advises harvesting greens when tender before seed stalks form, washing thoroughly, trimming center stalks and large midribs, discarding damaged portions, blanching two minutes, using four gallons of water per pint, stirring to prevent matting, cooling in cold water, and packing with headspace, then freezing promptly without adding brine.

Ruth Foster

Pie Crust Tricks for Preventing Overflow

Grandmothers used a cotton cloth strip dampened and tied around the pie edge to keep the crust steady. A stiff paper funnel in the top crust allows juice to rise without overflowing. Juicy fruit pies overflow when too much filling is used.

Social Calendar Notices for United Presbyterian Groups

Community calendar lists meetings for United Presbyterian groups and other local organizations. Highlights include Junior Missionary society at 2 p.m. at the church, Daughters of Union Veterans at Legion hall, Pythian Sisters at K P hall, and several changes in meeting times and venues. A Country club gathering features golf, bridge, and a communal dinner, with invitations to men to attend.

Junior Missionary Society of U. P. Church Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Hall Country Club Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Rell New Haven Ladies Aid Society Jessie Wells Verne Dill

Anniversary and Birthday Notices

Rev and Mrs John H Beider Wieden celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary today Also observing their 40th wedding anniversary are Mr and Mrs E L Smith On their ninth birthdays today are Danny Lee Bean and Patty Kay Bruty from Ainsworth and the Bruty family

John H. Beiderwieden E. L. Smith Danny Lee Bean Norman Bean Ainsworth Patty Kay Bruty F. P., Bruty

Birthday Candles Honor Local Youths By Name

Three candles mark the birthdays of Richard Arn old Nicholson son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Nicholson and Barbara Mae Dunkin daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Dunkin while five candles celebrate Russell John Wieland son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Wieland. Harriet Jane Johnson turns 15 today, daughter of Mr and Mrs Toppan Johnson of Wellman.

Richard Arnold Nicholson Arnold Nicholson Barbara Mae Dunkin Glen Dunkin Russell John Wieland Clarence Wieland Harriet Jane Johnson Mrs Toppan Johnson Wellman

Birthday list honors local residents and families

The list includes Harold Luers Mrs. Clarence Niffenegger of West Chester Ruth Dupuis Richard LeRoy Jugenheimer Elsie Wagner Frances Mast of Braden community Mrs J T Friedel Jake Beese and Gertrude Payne daughter of a local family celebrated today.

Harold Luers Clarence Niffenegger West Chester Ruth Dupuis Richard LeRoy Jugenheimer Elsie Wagner Frances Mast Braden J. T. Friedel Jake Beese

Mrs Jake Fisher Hosts Rebekah Club Meeting

The Rebekah club met yesterday afternoon at 732 East Main Street with hostess Mrs. Jake Fisher and six members present. They worked on scrap books to donate to hospitals and refreshments were served by Mrs. Fisher’s daughter Mrs. Charles McAvoy. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Frances Mapel.

Rebekah Club Jake Fisher East Main Street Frances Mapel Charles McAvoy

Missionary Society Meets at Church

Mrs N J Benson and Mrs Morris Crawford hosted the Prairie Flower missionary meeting at the church with twenty members and eleven guests present. Devotions on peace opened the program, a $15 famine relief gift was approved, and two comforters were tied for Mrs Merle Booth and European need.

N. J. Benson Morris Crawford Prairie Flower Marjorie Doris Linda Benson Maxine Myrna Reeves Donna Rae Daryl Cave Janice Jean Booth Karen Crawford Sarah Knupp Orva Scott W. D. Booth Merle Booth

Walnut Woman's Club Meets at Mrs Roscoe White

The Walnut Woman's club gathered at Mrs Roscoe White's home with 11 members and nine children. Absences of president and vice president led secretary to call the business meeting. Members packed two boxes for Greece and the Netherlands. An ice cream social was planned for Fourth of July. Next meeting will be with Mrs Glen Davis.

Walnut Woman's Club Roscoe White Greece Netherlands Glen Davis

O. E. S. Announces Summer Break For July August

Sixty officers and members of the Order of Eastern Stars attended a meeting at the Masonic temple led by Mrs. Lloyd Foster. The group voted to pause July and August gatherings and held an exemplification of degrees for two candidates with George Dare presiding. Mrs. Howard McBride examined a proficiency class, and during social hour Mrs. Arthur Yard and her committee served refreshments.

Order of Eastern Stars Masonic Temple Lloyd Foster George Dare Howard McBride Arthur Yard

Mr and Mrs Oakley Payne Celebrate Birthday Today

Mr Oakley Payne and Mrs Oakley Payne observe a birthday today. The couple is noted in a local social column with well wishes from friends and family.

Mrs. Oakley Payne

Janes Hilton Coon Turns Eight Today

Eight year old Janes Hilton Coon marks his birthday with family celebration. Local observers note the milestone as a small community event centered on the child and relatives.

Janes Hilton Coon

Entertain Pinochle Group From O E S At June Breakfast

Members of the Order of Eastern Stars attended a June breakfast in the Masonic Temple dining room. Hostess committee included Mrs. Sam Siguroose and others. Pinochle was played at four tables with prizes awarded to high and low scorers. Next breakfast is in two weeks.

O.E.S Order of Eastern Stars Masonic Temple Sam Siguroose Delle Miller Ralph Miniex Donald Sheetz Claude Rhodebeck T. A. Flenner Guy Cole Wayne Robison Paul Snakenberg Will Hemmings

H J Club Meeting With Mrs E Strum

Mrs Ernest Strum hosted the H J club with 13 members and two honorary members. Guests included Mrs Charles Marek Mrs Ivo Berg and Diane plus several others. The meeting opened with a club song and included reports on famine food drives Blue Cross and a Holland family box. Next gathering will be with Mrs John Shalla Jr. after four weeks.

Ernest Strum H. J. Club Charles Marek Ivo Berg Diane Roy Krotz Norma Jean Dorothy Beranek Shirley Esher Verne Esher Esher Roy Sojka Blue Cross Organization Holland Joe Knotek John Shalla, Jr

Painting Light Fixtures

Metal light fixtures that have discolored may be painted to match woodwork or ceiling. Clean them with turpentine and fine steel wool. Remove ornamental parts to simplify the design before painting. Semi gloss paint is easier to keep clean than flat.

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