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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1942
Page
2
Dr and Mrs D E Newland and daughters Jean and Nancy depart for Denver after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Tucker. They attended a medical convention in New York. their daughters visited Newland relatives.
Funeral services for Boice Wagner were conducted at the L. A. Jones funeral home with Dr. F. W. Eastwood presiding. Pallbearers W. B. Eid wards Floyd Roe Blaine Holm es and Frank Casey served at Elm Grove cemetery.
Dismissals and admissions recorded yesterday include Hiehard Tebock hurst R3 JoAnn Wilson 931 South Third and Mrs Merle White 162 Kenmore Cedar Rapids discharged. Dorothy Nash Brighton also discharged. Stanley Mouser Wellman welcomed a son at 735 am weighing 9 2. ton sillectomy Wilma Kerr 712 North Second and Ruth Brower 902 North Marion underwent procedures. Mrs Howard Snyder 415 South Second discharged this afternoon. Gerald Connelly Mr Pleasant admitted for X ray.
The Washington Indees end a five-game skid with a 6 to 0 win over Williamsburg on Balttner field. Villinger pitched a three-hitter game while contributing two hits and two runs. Indees score in the first, second, fifth and two in the eighth and ninth, playing near flawless defense.
Will Rogers returns to Washington for Get Acquainted Week to present the motion picture State Fair at the State theatre. A special matinee is planned with reduced prices for attendees who come with neighbors or bring newcomers as guests.
Mrs. Mary Dawson Conger takes a short vacation from Nicola and Harmon store. Elmer Wells and Lola Wells Hughes of Milwaukee plan stops in Macomb and Chicago with family visits. Tucker and Rath families return from St Louis after visits to Kath and Basham households. Frederick Wenger joins the 17th Mountain Infantry in Tacoma Washington. Don Burger attends Mabel and William Dial's wedding. Other residents visit or travel including Kilgore Crooks White and Whisler relatives and Hazel Alberson returning to Madison after a stay with the Stewarts.
Yesterday's results show Chicago and New York among winners with multiple scores. The schedule lists Chicago at Brooklyn and New York at Pittsburgh for today as the only games.
In formal address practice all officers up to and including lieutenant commanders are introduced by their titles and may be addressed as Mr rather than by first name. This convention emphasizes rank while allowing respectful familiarity in written or spoken communication.
Scientists note the last Ice Age began around 30,000 years ago and while the polar ice cap is shrinking, Antarctica still holds enough ice to cover the world in a 120 foot layer if melted.
The first football game in the South was Duke versus the University of North Carolina in 1888. Earlier, a rugby-like game was popular before football became established in the region.
The report notes over $1250 raised and highlights 2-Star, Iris silver and gold bars won by Martin and Moore. New Journal carriers Jack Martin and Owen Moore earn awards while Moore takes the Bronge shield as five weeks remain in the push to raise funds.
Mae Crandall and Everett J. Fehlberg were married in the Presbyterian church with Dr. F. W. Eastwood officiating. Attendants were Evelyn Crandall Campbell and William Fehlberg. A two course luncheon followed at the Crandall home. The couple will reside at 1213 Angular street Burlington.
A discussion notes that hats do not trigger baldness and questions the link. It argues hereditary patterns explain most hair loss, with baldness appearing across male family lines and not primarily due to headwear.
In the Fred Burger home at 634 West Main street, Mabel Burger-William Dial married William G. Dial of Nevada in a private ceremony officiated by Rev. E. A. Piper. The couple planned a short wedding trip and will reside on a Nevada-area farm after July 1.
Bonnie Ryan and Charles Zahoon of Rock Island were married today at St James Church in a sunrise ceremony officiated by Rev H J Corcoran. The bridal party included Louise Ryan as bridesmaid and Paul Rotsloff as best man with several ushers and altar boys. Music featured Mass in F, Ave Maria, and Mendelssohn Wedding March as the couple received congratulations in the church vestibule.
A cooperative luncheon at Mrs. Howard McCleery home honored Mrs. A Keith Droz a bridge club charter member. After lunch attendees played contract bridge and presented a club gift. Additional farewell courtesies accompanied the Droz family including dinners and bridge parties before Dr. Droz departure to Great Lakes hospital.
Members of the Woman's Relief Corps will observe Flag Day with a 6 30 program and supper at the Log Cabin in Sunset Park. A cooperative supper will follow with each attendee bringing sugar, table service, sandwiches and a dish to pass. a drink will be provided. Transportation calls to Mrs William Beggs 409 W are welcomed.
A blue net and lace gown with a matching shoulder veil framed the bride as pink larkspur and white sweetpeas accented the bridesmaids bouquet. Mrs Zahon wore a blue crepe gown with white accessories for her son's ceremony. A wedding breakfast for family and close friends followed at the Ryan home before the couple, to reside in Rock Island.
The Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting will gather at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday morning at 9 30.
Rainbow Girls host picnic supper at Sunset Park if rain moves to Masonic temple. Wesleyan Service Guild meets at 7 PM at the church. Pythian Sisters and D.A.R. Flag Day observance with program at 4 30 PM. Co operative supper follows at Log Cabin Sunset Park. Various clubs and circles meet afternoon and evening across local churches and clubs with potluck meals and canning lessons.
A cooperative supper at the home of Mr and Mrs William Streb in Riverside honors Mr and Mrs Mar lin Klo oper and Mr and Mrs Williard Mellecker and children visiting Hollywood, California. Guests include numerous local families and the evening features card playing and games. Departure for Hollywood next morning.
Mildred Heinold daughter of Mrs Pauline Sout of Oakville and Robert McFarlane son of Mr and Mrs R B McFarlane were married in a United Presbyterian ceremony officiated by Rev George Kerr. The couple exchanged vows, attended by Mr and Mrs Donald Orr, with organist John Yousling playing nuptial melodies. They will reside at 22014 East Madison Street after a short wedding trip.
The Rural Home Makers Club met at the Krantz home in South Hill with ten members and three visitors. Louise Holmes presided as new vice president Mrs. Lee Lease was appointed. Members sewed for Red Cross and planned a comforter. Refreshments were served. July meeting set with Mrs. Dale Riley.
The text states Africa’s highest point is Mount Kilimanjaro at 19 710 feet in Tanganyika and its lowest point is 440 feet below sea level in the Libyan desert. It adds North America’s highest point Mount McKinley in Alaska at 20 300 feet and its lowest point Death Valley at 280 feet below sea level.
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