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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1946

Page

2

Major Leagues National League standings and Friday results

National League standings show Brooklyn 31 20 Chicago 31 24 Cincinnati 24 22 Boston 23 26 Pittsburgh 21 25 New York 22 30 Philadelphia 18 28. Friday results include Boston 4 Cincinnati 1 and Chicago 5 Brooklyn 1 with rain affecting Pittsburgh Philadelphia and St Louis New York games.

Brooklyn Seneia Chicago Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia St. Louis Barrett Brazie Voiselle W. L. PO Washington Stymaouis Cleveland Ferris Hayesa Marehildon Gromek Leonard Detroit Newhouser Ruffing Gatehouse Potter

Lighting layout advice for living room seating

Use tall floor lamps near a wing back or large scale chair rather than beside a low modern chair. This placement adds better illumination and creates a more balanced, stylish focal point in the seating area.

Approval by sandwich eaters

A note on a snack combining ham and cheese with catsup placed between slices. The result described as tasty and moist though not soggy, highlighting the eater’s approval of the texture and flavor.

Washington Golf Club hosts second open tournament June 23

About 40 entries have been received for the Washington Golf and Country Club open tournament to be held at the local course June 23. The event limits entries to the first 100. new this year is a 4-man team competition with towns like Iowa City and Ottumwa already showing representatives. The 27-hole medal play will determine flights after the first nine holes, with team scoring based on the last 18 holes.

Washington Golf and Counter Club Ken Griffin Iowa Sandy McGregor John Sunstrum Mr. Campbell Oskaloosa Fairfield Nelson Brothers Riggs Brothers Muscatine Sport Figg Charles Meerdink Ottumwa Iowa City Washington Burlington Mt. Pleasant Wellmen Kalona

Bill Kelsey Low in Local Golf Event

The county club hosted a dinner and golf night with 63 men in attendance. Bill Kelsey posted the low nine hole score of 37 while prizes went to ten golfers drawn for golf balls. Plans emerged for biweekly men’s tournaments and biweekly dinners, plus potluck weeks. Discussion covered the Washington Southeastern Iowa Open slated June 23 with about forty entries anticipated.

Country Club Bill Keley Washington

Legion Juniors Set for Weekend Game at Winfield

Washington's Junior Legion heads to Winfield for a league clash at 2 00 p m with first meeting between the clubs. Coach Bill Boshart lists Gingerich Aller Schmidt Marshall Vacha Post Shaver Putman Murphy and others as probable starters. The squad will meet at city hall 12 15 p m Sunday prior to departure.

Washington

Pre-Nuptial Party Held For Mrs Edith Strait

Mrs Edith Strait was honored at a pre-nuptial courtesy in Thornton with 35 guests at 810 North Iowa Avenue. The event featured a miscellaneous shower as she prepares to wed Richard Handley next month and plans to return to Stewart School as principal in September.

R. J. Thornton Appy Mae Rigenhagen North Iowa Avenue Edith Strait Strait Richard Handley Stewart School H. P. Wilson Fred L. Moore Hilda Taylor

W S C S Units Plan Luncheon for General Meeting

The Women’s Society of Christian Service units wrap up summer meetings and schedule a Friday luncheon at the church for the general meeting on June 21. Units discuss plans for church receptions honoring Dr. and Mrs. Miller and Rev. and Mrs. Smith, plus missions and relief efforts.

Women’s Society of Christaan Service Methodist Church Fred E. Miller Walter A. Smith Stewart J. O. Sexton Eva Denny Ethel Atkinson Cedar Falls C. W. Stewart E. E. Ward Unit No. 2 Sunset Park Park Brown Maud L. Brown Rodney Kephart P. L. Etter J. E. Sellers Elizabeth Klein Mt. Pleasant Kephart Czechoslovakia H. M. Dodder Jake Fisher E. B. Hammer J. E. Kunath Clayton Bear H. W. Cumming William W. Brown Ross Darrell Ross Hugh Hall Ruth Marie Morrison American Red Cross Italy Holy Land

Community shower honors Merle Booths at church event

A post-nuptial shower at the Prairie Flower church honored Mr. and Mrs. Merle Booths with 118 attendees. The program featured marimba solos, a solo by Leonard Booth, a vocal trio, scripture reading, and prayers, followed by a social in pink and white decor and a pantry shower.

Prairie Flower Merle Booth Charles Masson West Chester Federated Church Largo Dariene Humston Maxine Reeves Leonard Booth Precious Lord Take Miss Humston Lorene Booth Miss Booth Myrna Reeves Shore Bill Brewer Ward Benson Mr. Masson Mr. Booth C. C. Reeves Don Cave Stanley Mary Ardith Jarrard Marjorie Benson Daryl Longer Darlene Humston Dick Weeks Glen Puhr Cave Lloyd Humston Chaiivari Booth Booths Marjorie Gamon Doris Benson

Honor Ray Glasgow At Birthday Party

Mrs. Raymond Glasgow pleasantly surprised her husband Raymond Glasgow at a birthday party in their home last evening. The first part of the evening was spent playing croquet on the lawn and the remainder of the evening playing bunco and cards. High prize in bunco went to Marsh Atkinson and low prize to Miss Oscar Sheetz.

Raymond Glasgow Marsh Atkinson Oscar Sheetz Don

Farewell Picnic Honors Hazel Sojka Before College Start

A farewell picnic for Hazel Sojka was held at Lone Tree park on Tuesday evening before she attends Coe College in Cedar Rapids for the summer session. An electrical storm sent attendees to Elmer Pearson’s home, then trips to nearby towns followed, ending with music at James Swailes residence.

Hazel Sojka Coe College Cedar Rapids Lone Tree Park Elmer Pearson Lone Tree James Swailes Marie Swailes Mary Knotek Nadene Chalupa Nadyne Luella

West Point Girls At Slumber Party

Twelve members of the West Point 4 H club met with leader Mrs John McDowell on June 12 to decide packing a box for a Greek family. Ruth Foster led a talk on value and contents of a long time record book as members made covers for records and booklets before an overnight stay proved slumberless.

John Rittenhouse Karen Crawford Carl Jarrard Maurice Crawford Alice Hunter West Point 4-H Club John McDowell Elit Greece Ruth Foster Garch

Mrs. Davis Hosts Kensington Club Meeting

Mrs J C Davis of Washington hosted the Kensington club in Annsworth on Wednesday afternoon. Thirteen members answered roll call with Our Flag. A kitchen utensil guessing contest followed, won by Mrs Mahin. Beverly Butterworth opened gifts after refreshments. guests included Mrs Jessie Moore Vida Butterworth and Mrs Chas Custer. Next gathering at Mrs Florence Busby’s home.

Ainsworth J. C. Davis Washington Kensington Club Grace Stone Ruth Norris Jessie Moore Vida Butterworth Chas. Custer Florence Busby

MecCleerys Host Informal Evening At Home

At their home last evening Mr and Mrs Howard L McCleery and son Nic hosted guests including Mrs Christine T Walker of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs S E McCleery and Bill Morgan The informal gathering featured impromptu music and summer flower decorations A refreshment table with lighted tapers complemented the setting The McCleerys plan another similar gathering next Friday evening with a few friends.

Howard L. McCleery Nic Christine T. Walker Oklahoma City Okla S. E. McCleery Bill Morgan McCleery Harry Sowden Henry Berdo Mary Berdo Nancy Patterson

Social gathering attendees include local families

Ald Bealer and Mrs. Oscar Sheetz attended along with Marsh Atkinson, Don Bealer, George Miles, Dale Lieffler, Elwood Glasgow, Oscar Sheetz, Marjorie Godlove, Joan Glasgow and Junior Ferguson.

Ald Bealer Oscar Sheetz Marsh Atkinson Don Bealer George Miles Dale Lieffler Elwood Glasgow Marjorie Godlove Joan Glasgow Junior Ferguson

Illinois Agriculture Reaches Four Billion Dollar Threshold

The Illinois farm sector has surpassed a four billion dollar milestone, signaling sustained growth in crop and livestock industries. Analysts note steady demand and rising production as key drivers for the jump, with implications for regional employment and market dynamics.

Illinois

Social Calendar Returns for Week of Club Events

Notice lists events for the week including Daughters of Union Veterans at Legion hall Monday 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. activities, Pythian Sisters and IV.F.W. Auxiliary meetings, Susannah Girls rescheduled, Booster club and hostess duties, Kolah club luncheon, and midweek gatherings of Country club women Grace Hill Ladies Aid New Haven and other groups with details on times and places.

Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Hall Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall F.W. Auxilary K. C. Hall Susannah Booster Club Don Stout Delbert Daniel Kolah Club KL. C Ahrens Country Club Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Revelations New Haven Ladies Aid Society Jessie Wells Verne Dill Everett Been Blosson Harmony Club Cloyee Stewart UD. C. Griggs

Pupils Present Piano Recital at Mrs Shields Home

A group of students under Mrs Edith Shields performed a piano recital last evening at her home. Attending were parents and friends with George and Marie Davis assisting. The program featured multiple pieces by various pupils including Nancy Gastman Marilyn Miller and Ruth Bartow among others.

Edith Shields Stewart Marilyn Miller Tserkesen Aly Sa Thompson Nancy Gastman Maribelle Zehr Blake Maribelle Zetr Mary Epa Geibel Charlotte Berry Manning Deidre Miller Mrs Shields Frost Martin Nancy Burham Joan Boileau Ualiewew Dore Marie George Davis Goodrich Jo Ann Wilson SRR Fabia Lange Maurine Stephens Mary Jane Stephens Arlene Knupp Ruth Bartow

DAR Supper Observes Flag Day at Sunset Park

The Daughters of the American Revolution held a Flag Day supper at the Log Cabin in Sunset Park with 30 attendees. Regina Jessie B. Stewart led the meeting with the pledge, guest Carolyn Hamilton led in singing, and Rev. Walter Smith spoke on God's Hidden Resources citing Columbus Valley Forge and Mt. Vernon. The event marked the last meeting until September with a July and August schedule announced.

Daughters of the American Revolution Sunset Park Jessie B. Stewart Miss Stewart Carolyn Hamilton America Walter Smith C. O. Davis Smith Columbus Valley Forge Mt. Vernon Besse Conger Elizabeth Dawson Frank Crone

Pre-nuptial Shower for Lt. Wilma Palmer in Buckleyfield

Mrs Charles Cannon hosted a shower for Lt Wilma Palmer of Buckleyfield Denver Colo with three tables of rummy and gifts in a tissue paper umbrella. Guests included 1934 graduates Mrs Richard Ohden Mrs Jarrard Mrs Courtney Kline Ruth Marie Morrison and others. refreshments followed with homemade ice cream cake and coffee.

Charles Cannon Wilma Palmer Buckleyfield Denver Colo Palmer Doyle Jarrard Richard Ohden Jarrard Courtney Kline Elmer Keith Ruth Marie Morrison Woodrow Crone Lucille Wilda Busby Charles Palmer Howard Witting

Compost Pile Benefits From Winter Organic Matter

Winter accumulation of leaves and other organic material aids the compost pile. It provides carbon support and improves structure, helping ongoing decomposition when added to compost systems. The practice promotes steady microbial activity and nutrient balance.

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