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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1948

Page

8

Rochester Families Vacation at Edgewater and Beyond

Rochester residents Mr. and Mrs. J Wera and children John Tommy and Mary Ann vacation at C J Jungbluth cottage Edgewater. They joined Peter Jungbluth and nurse Elinor Fisher. Mrs Wera and Miss Fisher are sisters. Other locals and visitors listed include Frank Lehman Conemaugh Pa at Donald Bealer home. Brown's Shoe Fit offers Claussner hosiery. Chicago vacation for J M Lloyd and sons. Mrs George Breitenbach and Mrs Harry Sowden in Davenport. Huff Casper Wyoming visiting C G Sehmoeller. Bailey family heading to Silver City New Mexico to visit Dr and Mrs Haddon James. campers remain six weeks at Hatel Park Colorado.

J. Wera John Tommy Mary Ann Rochester Minn C. J. Jungbluth Edgewater Peter Jungbluth Elinor Fisher Mrs. Wera Miss Fisher Frank Lehman Conemaught, Pa Donald Bealer Mr. Lehman Mr. Bealer Theodore Bailey Teddy Elinor E. B. Hammer Silver City N. Mex Haddon James Marsha Eddie Bailey Margarette McCleery Hatel Park Colo

Visiting Bisbees in Garland and Berea trip highlights

Mr and Mrs H R Bisbee of Garland Texas are visiting Mrs Bisbee’s sister Mrs Grover Booth. New shipment offers children’s red and white sandals priced 2 50 to 3 95 from Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. Ed Mayhew Dale David and Carla Caldwell return from Berea Kentucky after a week at Berea College with Betty Caldwell. Betty attends college there. En route home the group stopped at the Speen home in St Louis.

H. R. Bisbee Garland Texas Brown’s Shoe Fit Co Ed Mayhew Dale David Carla Caldwell Berea Kentucky Berea College Betty Caldwell Caldwell Betty Speen St. Louis

Farewell Courtesy For Mrs. Coddington

A farewell courtesy was extended to Mrs. Olive Coddington on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Dodd. Mrs. Coddington will move to Fort Dodge with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Erbe. Guests were Baptist church women who knew her in Washington. Flowers adorned the room and refreshments followed the visit. A gift was presented to the honoree.

Olive Coddington John Dodd E. H. Messer

New Fiber from Milk Aralac for Clothing Textiles

A new fiber derived from milk named Aralac is described for blending with other fibers to produce cloth ing, blankets and interlinings.

Kittenball Tourney Planned by Troop

Plans for an eight team kitten ball tournament at the armory field in Washington Sunday feature Troop A 113th Cavalry as sponsor. Opening rounds include Cubs vs Columbus Junction Co. J. O. at nine, Fairfield Legion vs Columbus Junction Thunderbolts at 10 15, Troop team vs Wayland at 11 50, and Olds vs Fairfield Heston Anderson at one. Semi finals at 2 30 and 4, with final at 5 50. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children. ballpark soda stand planned.

Armory Field Washington Troop A 113Th Cavalry Troop Nine Washington Cubs Cubs Co. J. O Columbus Junction Fairfield Legion Heston & Anderson Fairfield Armory

Milk Served Frozen at Pacific Armed Forces Hospitals

Frozen whole milk is being regularly served to armed forces hospitals in the Pacific area. The practice suggests logistical adjustments for wartime medical provisioning and nutrition for service members stationed abroad.

Armed Forces Pacific Area

Eaters in U S Increase Food Consumption This Year

The United States shows an 8 percent rise in per person food consumption this year compared with 1941 and a 16 percent rise over the 1935 39 average.

United States

Williams-Tiemeyer Wed at Burlington

Evelyn Williams and Robert Henry Tiemeyer wed at 4 p m Sunday June 15 in Burlington First Evangelical Reformed church. The ceremony featured palms roses and candelabra with music by Dorothy Rees of Chicago and organist Betty Beck Robertson. Bridesmaids and ushers from Burlington Chicago and Michigan City attended. The bride wore heavy white satin with chantilly lace and a long train. she carried a gardenia bouquet. The groom’s sister Mary Louise Tiemeyer was maid of honor.

Columbus Junction Evelyn Williams Luther Williams Columbus City Robert Henry Tiemeyer Albert Tiemeyer Burlington Dorothy Rees Chicago Betty Beck Robertson Mary Louise Tiemeyer Margaret Williams Dallas Welch Glen Nickelson Walter Pietzsch Earl Lindy William Schroeder Michigan City Ind Wayne Williams Crawfordsville Glen Boulton Miss Tiemeyer Mrs. Welch Miss Williams Karen Schroeder Gary McBride

Marriage of Crawfordsville Nurse and Burlington Native

A bride and groom, both described with regional ties, were married in a church ceremony. The bride, a Crawfordsville high school graduate and Burlington hospital nursing alumna, works on the hospital staff. The groom, a Burlington junior college graduate, served 37 months in the armed forces. After a trip to the Ozarks they will reside in Macomb.

Tiemeyer Crawfordsville

Busy Bee 4H Club Demonstrates Food Prep

The Busy Bee 4H Club met with Dorothy and Melva Schnicker and 13 members. The president led the meeting after a 41 pledge. Roll call answered with Why You Should Have a Physical Examination. Members learned proper cauliflower and carrot preparation. Afternoon activities included games. Hostesses and their mother and Beverly Guy plan the next meeting on July 12.

Busy Bee Club Dorothy Melva Schnicker Beverly Guy

Miscellaneous Gifts For M. Schnoebelen Shower Highlight

A prenuptial shower for Mary Schnoebelen was held at St. Marys hall Riverside. Co hosts were Mrs. Bernard Thomann Mrs. Robert Kiefer and Mrs. Lester Schnoebelen. Prizes went to Mrs Wilbur Rath Mrs Cecelia Kron and Doris Thomann. The bride to be is Mary Schnoebelen daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Schnoebelen of Riverside. She will wed Carl Deutsch in St Marys church on June 24.

Bernard Thomann Robert Kiefer Lester Schnoebelen Wilbur Rath Cecelia Kron Doris Thomann

Ceylon Cotton Tree Drops Leaves to Save Water

In dry weather the Ceylon cotton tree sheds its foliage to reduce water loss. The adaptation aims to conserve stored water during arid periods and maintain tree survival.

Pigeons Carry Messages Across Distances to 800 Miles

Homing pigeons have reportedly delivered messages over distances up to 800 miles, showcasing their remarkable navigation abilities and long range. This feat highlights their role in communication before modern telegraph and telephone networks.

Mrs. Dorothy Lukavsky Honored at Postnuptial Shower

A Riverside Trinity Methodist church shower honored Mrs. John Sexton formerly Dorothy Lukavsky daughter of Richard Lukavsky of Riverside. Guests played games and wrote hints for the bride with prizes awarded to Mrs. Wes Sojka Norma Kasper and Mrs. Harry Soukup of Toddville. Co hosts included Mrs. Arnold Lukavsky Mrs. Richard Lukavsky Mrs. Vernon Thomas and Mrs. Imo Rummelhart. The honoree received gifts and a lunch was served. Dorothy Lukovsky married June 11 to John Sexton in Town City parsonage by Rev. Dr. Dunnington.

Riverside Trinity Methodist Church John Sexton Dorothy Lukavsy Richard Lukavsky Riverside Wes Sojka Norma Kasper Harry Soukup Toddville Arnold Lukavysky Vernon Thomas

Elks Country Club Hosts Ladies Day of Golf and Bridge

The Elks Country Club at Town City hosted a ladies day with golf and bridge yesterday. Golf started at 9:00 a.m. and bridge followed the 1:00 p.m. luncheon. Helen Breese won low gross 51 Ruth Stewart low net 38 and Catherine Kiesey fewest putts.

Local Names List of Readers and Contributors

A partial listing of individuals includes Sitler Helen Brese Helen Maot hart Ethel Roach Catherine Kiesey Katherine Cruise Elizabeth Shannon Esther Picken Helen Schenefelt Thora Pease Ruth Stewart Sara La Morrison Marianne Tucker Mildred Whit head Mildred Westermark Cor nie Day Marriet Hatcher Joan Shepherd and Maxine Chamberlin.

Local births and transfers noted at City hospital

Mrs Marion Work of Crawfords ville was transferred to University hospital in Town City. Mrs Bernard Redlinger of Harper and Mrs Rex Widmer of Brighton welcomed twin boys.

Marion Work Crawfordsville University Hospital Town City Bernard Redlinger Harper Rex Widmer Brighton

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Joyce Compton TSC Franchot Eee Brod Crawford SUN Ainsworth Claussner Brown Mrs. J. M. Lloyd John and Jim George Breitenbach Harry Sowden Davenport Little Flower Circle Ledger’s Henry Huff Casper, Wyoming C. G. Sehmoeller Evans West Madison Street Diamond Inn Our Fair Profit Helen Monroe Los Angeles California Bible College Whit Candies Whitman’s Pern Tarzan Beautiful Acapulco, Mexico Movietone News Matinee Johnny Weissmuller Brenda Joyce Linda Christian Cheta Technicolor Mrs. Coddington Stewart & Crone Troop Williams-Tiemeyer Dad Aga A Commando Ealling Bombardier T.R. Phillips Chevrolet M. Schnoebelen Mary Schnoebelen St. Mary's Hall Elks Country Club Art Bob Yard & McFarlane Insurance Agency Hotel Washington Chuck Carl's Market Onn, Lowa Washington Lumber & Fuel CO the Pioneer Arene Jim White
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