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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1945

Page

2

Graduation Notes From Iowa City Nursing School

Gayie Robertson daughter of Royal and Mrs Robertson graduated from the University of Iowa School of Nursing yesterday afternoon. Attending were Mr and Mrs Royal Robertson Wilma and Neva, Mr and Mrs John Robertson, Mr and Mrs Wendell Shafer, Mr and Mrs Ed Squires, Mr and Mrs W B Edwards and Gladys, and Joyce Powers who recently graduated from local high school is now with the A S F in Washington in the adjutant general office in the Pentagon. Neva Robertson returned to Chicago where she is employed. Local shoe store lists new boys oxfords sizes 21 to 6 at 2 98. Mrs Everett K Burham and son visit San Antonio with St Burham an instructor at Randolph Field. Jane Adams left for West Liberty after hosting relatives. Mr and Mrs Spencer Reed, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kozak of Davenport and Mary McConaughy of Des Moines visited their mother Mrs EB McConaughy. Marguerite Vodicka of Richmond is doing practice teaching at Greenwood school as part of a summer course at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Mo.

Gayie Robertson Royal Robertson School of Nursing University of Iowa Royal Robertson Wilma and Neva John Robertson Wendell Shafer Ed Squires W. B. Edwards Gladys Marguerite Vodicka Joe Vodicka Richmond Greenwood Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville

Major Leagues National League Sunday Results and Schedule

Brooklyn beat Boston 9 to 6 in the first game and lost 4 to 1 in the second who was called in the seventh. Chicago defeated Cincinnati 3 to 1 in the first game while rain halted the second. St Louis swept Pittsburgh 7 to 0 and 6 to l. Philadelphia took both ends of a doubleheader with New York 11 to 9 and 6 to 2. Feldman faces Davis in the only game today in New York.

National League Sda Pee Brooklyn Na Mk Ik Sccas New York Rutepuren I Tous Ice Iu Poor Poo FOO Nti Ce Copcinnati Ono Be BF Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Feldman Davis York Betis Washington Cleveland Poston

Memorial services honored Archie Euwer kinfolk gather

Out-of-town relatives attended memorial services yesterday for Archie M. Euwer Yeoman second class. Relatives from Corpus Christi Sulphur Ottumwa and other cities traveled to pay respects. Local army and naval connections noted several service members and leave schedules.

Archie M. Euwer Archie N. Euwer Corpus Christi Texas Max L. Euwer Jack Jerry Sulphur M. R. Euwer Wyaconda Clarence Ervin Paul Ervin Rodney Ervin Ottumwa J. B. Fulton Davenport

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced

A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will meet at 9 20 Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs W W Wilson. The notice provides a local church gathering detail for attendees in the community.

Presbyterian Morning W. W. Wilson

Card of Thanks from Mrs Wm Twinam and Family

Gratitude to friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy after a death. The service, flowers, letters and kindnesses are deeply appreciated and will be remembered.

Wm. Twinam

Gratitude for Sympathy from Mrs Archie Rower Family

The Rower family expresses deep thanks for the many kindnesses of sympathy shown to them. They value the thoughtful expressions from friends and relatives during their time of loss.

Archie Rower

Hospital dismissals and minor surgeries listed

The report lists several hospital dismissals including Marian Owens of Ainsworth and Mrs Wilbur Schantz with Leonard Dale Crawfordsville. Other discharge names include Clark Pfeifer and Mrs Arnold Tucker of Brighton and Mrs Will Erwin of 409 North Iowa Avenue. Robert Edward Davis of Crawfordsville had an appendectomy yesterday. Harold Houstman of Aname was admitted yesterday. Marion Dunbar underwent a tonsillectomy and Ronnie Greiner had a minor surgery.

Marian Owens Ainsworth Wilbur Schantz Leonard Dale Crawfordsville Clark Pfeifer Arnold Tucker Joan Marie Brighton Will Erwin North Iowa Avenue Jay Brewer West Madison Street Robert Edward Davis Harold Houstman Anam Marion Dunbar Route One Ronnie Greiner East Second Street

Julia Zeck to Wed Pfe. Wm. A. Burham

Mr and Mrs Ralph Zeck issue invitations for the marriage of their daughter Julia Jean Zeck to William A Burham a private first class in the United States Army. The ceremony is set for 7 30 oclock Sunday evening June 24 at the Methodist church in San Antonio Texas.

Ralph Zeck Julia Jean William A. Burham United Army Methodist Pie. Burham San Antonio Texas Everett R. Burham

H. H. Club Meeting With Mrs Holmes

Mrs Don Holmes hosted the regular H H club meeting Thursday afternoon. Five members, three children and two guests attended. The president led a brief business session followed by social time. Mrs Frank Snider assisted in serving seasonal refreshments. Mrs Charles Jeffries will entertain the women at the daily 12 meeting.

Don Holmes H H. Club Florence Earnest Jess Nicola Frank Snider Charles Jeffries

S & C Club Meets With Mrs H Fisher

The S and C Club met with Mrs Howard Fisher Thursday afternoon. Guests included Maxine, Bobbie, Leslie, Dennis Niccola, Luella, Edwin and Dale Schnoebelin, Kenneth and Lauren Au cier a, Marjorie Allbrecht. Bingo prizes went to Marjorie Abrecht, Mrs Milt Walldrob, Maxine Nicola. Lunch was served. Next meeting with Mrs Lawrence Zass on June 28.

Howard Fisher Maxine Bobbie Leslie Dennis Niccola Luella Edwin Dale Schnoebelen Kenneth Lauren Aucera Marjorie Allbrecht Marjorie Abrecht Milt Walldrob Maxine Nicola Lawrence Zass

Joint Prayer-Around-the-World Service At United Presbyterian Church

Missionary groups of the United Presbyterian church plan a morning Prayer Around the World service at nine o'clock in the church social rooms. Mrs. Silas Ross will preside with representatives from Women's Missionary Society divisions and the Ruth Nichol Society attending. Carolyn Hamilton leads a brief song service. Similar services are planned at many United Presbyterian churches nationwide as the regular convention is not held this year.

United Presbyterian Church Silas Ross Women’s Missionary Society Ruth Nichol Society Carolyn Hamilton United Presbyterian

Iowa State students head to Chicago for internships and study

Joan Michels, a sophomore at Iowa State College in Ames, will move to Chicago this week to begin duties as a student dietitian at Passavant Memorial Hospital on Saturday. Betty Michels, who taught in Fort Madison this year, will travel to Chicago next week for the American Conservatory of Music summer session starting June 28.

Joan Michels Iowa State College Ames Chicago Passavant Memorial Hospital Betty Michels Fort Madison Conservatory of Music

Sugar limits and wartime rationing tips from Ruth Foster

Ruth Foster explains 15 pounds per person per season and five pounds for table use over four months under C P A rules. The piece urges sugar substitutes and public cooperation with the Sugar-sharing program, noting sugar's strategic value from paper to penicillin and that Americans have consumed more sugar than needed.

Birthday greetings for Mrs J Simpson and anniversaries

The Journal notes Mrs J Simpson in the Three Quarter Century club celebrating her 86th birthday. Everett Simpson and family hosted a dinner yesterday. Mr and Mrs Robert L Gates celebrate their first anniversary, Mr and Mrs Armour Griggs mark two years of marriage, and Mr and Mrs Frank Wolf receive congratulations on their 56th wedding anniversary.

Journal Robert L. Gates Armour Griggs Frank Wolf

Eleanor Beauregard To Enter School This Fall

Eleanor Jean Beauregard daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Beauregard of Riverside is ready to enter school this fall by observing her fifth birthday today.

Eleanor Jean Beauregard Leonard Beauregard Riverside

Donna Rae Battersen Birthday Celebrated at Home

The first birthday of Donna Rae Battersen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Battersen, was celebrated at home with family.

Donna Rae Battersen Mrs Donald Battersen

Birthday greetings extend to several residents

Birthday congratulations are sent to Mrs. M. C. DeLong Nell Samson Dale Palmer Marion Nickerson Rosa Liska of Riverside and Mrs Art Romine of East 76 Community KR R Mewhirter of Marshall township.

M. C. DeLong Nell Samson Dale Palmer Marion Nickerson Rosa Liska Riverside Art Romine East 76 KR. R. Mewhirter Marshall

Highland Social club hosts meeting at Mrs Elmer Steele home

The Highland Social club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Elmer Steele's home with 17 members and visitors. The club president led the business session and membership committee proposed a new member, Mrs Ernest Wagner, who was voted in. The entertainment committee for next month includes Mrs Carl Steele and Mrs Lee Conry, and Mrs Florence Busby invited the club to meet in July. Refreshments were served and roll call will be answered next meeting with Places of Interest We'd Like to See.

Highland Social Club Elmer Steele Ernest Wagner Carl Steele Lee Conry Florence Busby

Valley Ladies Aid Society Silver Tea Honors Conklins

Mrs. Walter Sheetz hosted the Valley Ladies Aid Society silver tea on Wednesday with about forty members and guests. Sgt. Lyle Conklin and his wife were honored, refreshments served by Group No. 8, and about $15.56 was added to the treasury.

Walter Sheetz Valley Ladies Aid Society Lyle Conklin

Mrs. Evans Hosts White Way Club Meeting

Mrs. Evans welcomed White Way Club members at her home with guests Mrs. Keith Wells Nancy Mrs. Royal Robertson Sharon Sheetz and Linda Stewart. The meeting led by vice president Mrs. Stewart included Bingo with prizes of garden blooms and homemade soap. A lawn mower improvement discussion and refreshments followed with plans for July activities.

White Way Club George Keith Wells Nancy Royal Robertson Sharon Sheetz Linda Stewart Stewart Roby Howard Elor Evans Floyd Crayne

Walnut Club Meets With Mrs. R. Gates

Walnut Club met with Mrs. R. Gates and co host Mrs. Fred Longer on Thursday afternoon. Members wore printed dresses and modeled them after the business session. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Walnut Club Robert Gates Fred Longer

Calendar notices for club meetings and events

Calendar listings for Monday through Thursday detail regualr meetings and activities. Organizations include Order of Rainbow Girls Daughters of Union Veterans V E L W Auxiliary Jedi Wesleyan Service Guild Valley Ladies Aid Society Kolah Club Women of Country Club St Anthony Circle American Legion Auxiliary Methodist Choir W C T U Little Flower Circle H J Club Rebekah Club and OLOLF dining room events with times locations and host names where provided.

Order of Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Hall Valley Ladies Aid Society Cone Kolah Club Clayde Knapp Women of Country Club Helen Breese John Lee J “. Sexton Methodist American Legion Auxiliary St. Anthony Circle Don Tibbetts S. Marion

Farewell Dinner Honors John Gamble Before Service

John Gamble was honored at a farewell dinner at the Howard Kerr home before leaving tomorrow evening to enter service. Guests included Vir Kerr, Marjorie, Mrs Mabel Gordon and Ciara, Mr and Mrs Harry McConnell and Harold, Mr and Mrs Homer Kephart and Mildred, Mr and Mrs Richard Leet and family, Mrs Harold Kerr and family, and Maxine Sehoon.

John Gamble Howard Kerr Vir. Kerr Marjorie Mabel Gordon Ciara Harry McConnell Harold Homer Kephart Mildred Richard Leet Harold Kerr Maxine Sehoon

Garden Parlor Plans at Chester W C T Club

Chester W C T group met Friday with Mrs J Sir Hd presiding over a devotional on the 19th Psalm The Handiwork of God was praised by the speaker The program included Mrs E Bauer and Mrs Ida Hough presenting on developments since 1874 Frances a War organizer was noted A general discussion followed and a Busy Day was planned with a reception for new recruit Mrs Claudia Peo led the meeting and several boxes were handed in

W. C. Fy Hough H. W Ethe Bauer Ida Hough Frances Je Telay Hon Lueir Claudia Peo McDowell Olaw Barden Dow Tlid A Gi Hye Erved

Senior Needle Club Holds June Meeting in Riverside

Riverside residents gathered for the Senior Needle Club on a Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Al Erbe and daughter Nancy from Town City and Mrs. Anna Krotz and Mrs. Ve Moss. The group enjoyed needlework and cocktails followed by refreshments hosted by several club members.

Riverside Jonn W. Soukup Wes Hese Ley Moe al Erbe Nancy Town City Anna Krotz Ve Moss Rhce M Moss

Also Mentioned on This Page

Larry Wilson Larry Wolf’s Flower Shop Joyce Powers Washington, D.C A.S.F Adjutant General Pentagon Building Neva Robertson Miss Robertson Just A. E. Atchison, Shoe Store Everett K. Burham St. Burham Randolph Field Jane Adams West Liberty Spencer Reed Lawrence Kozak Mary McConaughy Des Moines EB. M. McConaughy C. V. Grall Paso Mapas Ed Fern Pastry Shop DOC Pullem Fern Pastry Shop Sidf Square Major Ruth Powers Denver, Colo Melvin B. Stones Cpl Glen van Auken Fort Riley Kan Columbus Junction Detroit Trout Chicago Dietrich Ira Qgastman Kansas City, Mo I. Rothschild Fred Blick Clara Barton Street WAC Army Air Corps Grand Island Nebr John Miller Tipton T. A. Michels Merrill Harkness Loa Lu Susan Decorah W. G. Minart Margaret Alice Stewart Jacksonville Fla Stewart Home James Bey Fred Bey Fort Myers Army Air Base Lincoln Bruce Martin Cpl. Martin J. B. D. Martin Tarkio Iowa Synod Mary Rita McLaughlin Mildred Stewart Eleanor Huisman Donna Wyle Betty Stewart Wallace Caldwell Set Philip Caldwell Harold Wylie Bob Logan Bob Kleese Marguerite Craig Ohio M. M. Hebner Ball Ball Brothers Company Muncie Ind Julia Zeck Pfe. Wm. A. Burham H. H. Club Holmes S & C Club Little's Furniture Ruth Foster Silver Tea Mrs. Evans Aleo Little V.elw Jedi Wesleyan Service Guild Evelyn and Irene Rich Booster Club W.C.T.U Little Flower Circle Herman Haxile H.J. Club Leo Sharp Rebekah Mra Lloyd Easter Honor John Gamble Chester W. C. T William Griffin will _ tertain Bud Mulcahy Kalona Ross Motor Service Cale Coca-Cola Company Burlington Coca-Cola Brottling Company Coca-Cola Coke
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