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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1949
Page
2
Readers share a note on traffic habits nearby the South Side Square urging gentler driving before stop signs and promoting the uplifting role of flowers. The message closes with a flower delivery plea and a phone contact.
Mr and Mrs Robert Dunbar, recently married, were honored guests at a cooperative picnic dinner Sunday noon at Sunset Park. Attendees included Mrs Jim Sweeney and children of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Dale Jones and children Brighton Mr and Mrs Ed Sorrell and children Mr and Mrs S N Sorrell Mr and Mrs Randolph Kelsey and Marilyn Mr and Mrs Glenn Durst and Carol Ann Mrs Hazel Durst Bill Dunbar Jim Darbyshire Mrs Earl Fisher and Susan and Ronald Armstrong.
Mr and Mrs Ted Ross hosted a Baker family gathering in Marengo to celebrate Mrs Ross father Howard Bakers birthday with a noon dinner. Attending from Washington were Mr and Mrs Baker and Mary Lawrence Baker Doyle Brown Omer Black Clark Baker and Kenneth Brown and their families.
The seventh district chancellor commanders met in Fairfield last Friday night to set a date for a fish fry. Charles Murdock, local chancellor commander, says the event will be Sunday July 10 from 12:00 noon to 2:30 PM at Fairfield. Tickets cover costs and prizes will be awarded. Members may bring guests.
In observance of the birthdays of Raymond Glasgow and Mrs Dale Sheetz Mrs Glasgow was hostess to a group of relatives and friends Monday evening. Ice cream strawberries and cake were served. In addition to those mentioned these were present Mr and Mrs Oscar Sheetz Mr and Mrs Max Sheets and Patricia Date Sheetz and Diana Lynn and Betty McGill of Davenport.
Riverside June 10 Patsy Hebek Shirley Wieland Doroth y Muller Nancy Luckey and Velma Lou Whitlock have all found jobs in Iowa City since school ended and are busy now. Mr and Mrs William Ingram bought the Mrs Mary Bauer home sold at auction last Saturday for 1700 dollars. The nine room house needs repairs and the sale prices suggest a shift away from high real estate costs. Mrs Bauer has moved in with her daughter and son in law Mrs and Mr Joe Knebel.
A new venture launches a frequent column promising newsy personal commentary. It aims to be informative and memorable, encouraging readers to recall the insurer when they need coverage.
Riverside trip to Hills ends in a 5–0 defeat as Hills dominates the game. Local notes report visits, hospital observation, family movements, and community updates from Riverside including residents at Mercy hospital, family travel to Canton, and a birth at Mercy hospital in Iowa City.
Boston owner Tom Yawkey aims to shore up pitching after a western road trip. He instructs GM Joe Cronin to trade for Walt Masterson from the Washington Senators in a move that could push the Red Sox toward a pennant.
In Greenfield last night the Drive-Inn Girls beat the Bums 8 to 5 in seven innings before rain halted the second game of the doubleheader. Bette Teals pitched well allowing seven hits to Marilyn Cook as Drive-Ins surged from a 3-3 tie to a three-run lead by the fourth inning.
Heavy rains force the postponement of Greenfield softball games tonight. League play will resume Thursday night weather permitting with teams awaiting rescheduled matchups.
Mrs Clement Dautremont hosted the Fortnightly club at her Riverside home on Thursday afternoon. Members sewed and visited while guests included Mrs Melvin Bone Mr Leroy Muller and Mrs C V Dautremont.
Young organizers announced the Washington Youth Center will close now and reopen on September 3 for the fall schedule. Douglas C Dowell attended Iowa City commencement, earning a bachelor of science in civil engineering with distinction. he is a Washington High School graduate from the class of 1941.
An individual joined the University of Iowa planning to study in the engineering school after serving in the Army Air Corps. The move marks a transition from military service to higher education within a respected engineering program.
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