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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1946

Page

2

Local social notes from St James area events

Mrs O M Cuddy traveled to Ot tumwa to meet her brother Clyde Street arriving from Pasadena California. They will visit their sister Mrs D L Gray in Hedrick for a few days. Dr O F Boller celebrated a birthday with guests including Mr and Mrs George Breitenbach and others. Ham St James records events through Tuesday noting visits, birthdays, travel to Arm strong Linoleum school, and shopping trips by local residents. Joan Heck marks her twelfth birthday with a Macomb Illinois trip to visit relatives.

O. M. Cuddy Ottumwa Clyde Street Pasadena Calif Hedrick D. L. Gray

115 Entries for Golf Tourney Here on Sunday

Washington hosts a southeast Iowa amateur golf tourney with 115 entries, a record. Qualifying rounds begin Sunday at 8:00 with top players from Iowa participating, including Vic Westphal of Vinton and Vern Cavan of St Joseph. Local entrants from Iowa City Fairfield Oskaloosa West Liberty Muscatine and Ottumwa join Washington clubs lineup.

Washington Southeastern Iowa Iowa Vic Westphal Vinton Vern Cavan St. Joseph Washington Club Iown City Iowa City Sonny Dean Dale Stark Bob Crowe Gerri Cannon Ames Fairfield Rigs Twins Nelson Brothers McGregor Oskaloosa Sandy McGregor John Campbell Gene Cappy" McCormick Lloyd Gagny Iowa Schoolmasters West Liberty Allen Nichols Albert Scotland Glen Crewe Welman Glenn Smith Jiggy Lewis Mr. Pleasant Willard Scarff Lloyd Estes Muscatine Fred Heard James Figg Bloomfield Ottumwa Phil Antonoff T. R. Phillips Bill Kelsey Giff Morrison Gene Tucker John Tucker Bill Shannon Joe Picken Ray Whitehead Bus Westermark Clint Stewart E. C. Whiting Wil

Hospital admissions and transfers in Iowa City region

Mrs. Frank Bell of 319 East Second Street was admitted yesterday for a fractured hip and transferred this morning to University Hospital in Iowa City. Marguerite Hering of route three was admitted this morning as a medical patient.

Frank Bell East Second Street University Hospital, Iowa City Marguerite Hering Route Three

Major Leagues Night Results and Tonight's Games

Baseball scores show New York 6 Chicago 1 Detroit 9 Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 4 Washington 3 St. Louis 2 Boston 0. Tonight New York at Detroit with Newhouser 11-2 at Hughson 5-4 at Cleveland Feller 11-4. Washington at St. Louis Gatehouse 22-4. Philadelphia at Chicago Haynes 2-5.

New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Washington St. Louis Boston Page Newhouser Hughson Feller Leonard Wolff Gatehouse Marchildon Haynes

Eleanor Tucker Marries Ira Morrison In Formal Church Rite

Eleanor Jane Tucker and Ira Fisher Morrison wed in a formal afternoon ceremony at the Christian church before 400 guests. Rev. Thomas C. Polk led the double ring vows as attendants, music, and flowers enhanced a pink and white wedding. The couple will reside in Iowa City with Morrison studying law at the State University of Iowa after a U S Army service. the bride previously worked at Tucker Chevrolet.

Eleanor Jane Tucker Ira Fisher Morrison Christian Church Claude Wilson Tucker Thomas C. Polk C. E. Tucker Jean Atchison Bonnie Simpson Gifford Morrison Frank Gillette dJowa City Charles Lemley Louis McCutchen Richard Ross Everett Milks Edward Prebyl Jack Osmondson Iowa City Carol Airy Jane Polk Thomas James Morrison

Boiling Water Bath Canning Guidance for Fruits and Veggies

In Iowa Ruth Foster notes boiling water bath canning can be used for fruits and vegetables with a steady rolling boil and one inch water coverage. USDA Bureau of Home Economics warns against non-acid vegetables and meats for nationwide use. Processing time starts after boil begins.

Ruth Foster Iowa Bureau of Home Economics USDA United States

Birthday wishes greet local residents and families

Edwin S. Wolcott of Richland turns 84 as a member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club. John R. Kauffman of Noble marks his 77th birthday. Louella Caroline Bitting of Keota celebrates her birthday with family, while Philip Campbell and Lorene Holden toast ages of two more children. Dorothy Nelson observes her third birthday.

Edwin S. Wolcott Richland John R. Kauffman Noble Louella Caroline Bitting Marlin Bitting Keota Philip Jesse Campbell Paul Campbell Lorene Ruth Holden Harvey Holden Des Moines Dorothy Marie Nelson Carl Nelson

Thursday Baseball Results From Brooklyn and Surrounding Cities

Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 3 and St. Louis beat Boston 9 to 1. Chicago faced Philadelphia with rain delays. only scheduled games included night matches St. Louis at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Boston. Remaining games listed Cincinnati at Philadelphia Chicago at New York.

Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati ORCC Pittsburgh Tote Ces Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Pbreeheen Lombardi

Local Residents Attend Visits and Events Across Iowa

Earl Malloy visits Des Moines and Prairie City with relatives, while Donald Marek travels to New York on business. Shoppers include John Riggs and Don Engle. Lloyd Foster and Rex Crandall plan a short fishing trip to Lake Odessa near Wapello. The Goodwins spend a day in Iowa City with relatives, and Clarence Goodwin Jr returns from Des Moines to join his wife and son. Clair Darbyshire starts as bookkeeper for Cooperative Service Co. The Meek family from San Francisco visits Washington. Rainbow grand musician Beverly Brown attends Des Moines assembly. Harland Mead to Webster City for Eleanor Tucker wedding. Carl Vogel visits from Sigourney.

Earl Malloy Alice Harland Des Moines William Malloy Prairie City William Porter Duane

Davenport Man Slain on Downtown Street

William L. Ruddell, 48, was fatally slugged on a downtown business street by two young well dressed assailants. He died of a skull fracture en route to the hospital. witnesses described the attackers.

Davenport William L. Ruddell Ruddell

Burham and Steele twins Observe Birthdays Today

Mrs. Everette K. Burham and Milo Steele Jr celebrate birthday today as twins of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Steele Sr. Families mark the occasion with well wishes.

Everette K. Burham Milo Steele, Jr Milo Steele, Sr

Birthday Congratulatory List Includes Local Residents

A birthday roundup lists Mrs. Lester Fey of Brighton Glenn Barclay Mrs. Arthur Edmondson Merle Katlaus of Riverside Mrs. Hannat Moody Jesse Malin Burdelle Donaldson Richard Swailes of East Highland Mrs. Henry Wagenknecht twins of E D Crossett Grinnell Richard and Donald Joan Heck daughter Ed Heck is 12 Ralph Young Jr 14 Joyce Grat daughter Gerald Graft is 8 Savilla Ruth Smith Betty Ann Watson observe birthdays today.

Lester Fey Brighton Glenn Barclay Arthur Edmondson Merle Katlaus Riverside Hannat Moody 76 Township Jesse Malin Burdelle Donaldson Richard Swailes East Highland Henry Wagenknecht Joan Heck Ed Heck Ralph Young, Jr Joyce Grat Gerald Graft Savilla Ruth Smith Betty Ann Watson

Attack on Ruddell Ends with Quick Getaway

Witnesses describe two occupants alighting from a car to strike Ruddell as he walked on the sidewalk. After the attack they returned to the vehicle and sped off with lights out. Ruddell, a machinist, was not robbed, police said.

Ruddell

Iowa City Man Plans Sale of 92 Houses

Howard Moffitt announced in Iowa City that he will sell his 92 rental houses. Prices range from 3600 to 22500 dollars, a decision he says is sound from a business standpoint after conferring with OPA officials.

Iowa City Howard Moffitt Moffitt OPA

Social Calendar for Local Clubs and Societies

Noticees set deadlines for events. Rebekah lodge at IL Co O F hall 8 p.m. Friday. Priscilla club luncheon 1 15 p.m. Tuesday. Women’s Missionary Society 7 30 p.m. U P church. Pythian Sisters supper 6 30 p.m. K P hall. Damascus Shrine meeting 8 p.m. Masonic temple. Susannah Girls picnic supper 4 30 p.m. Helen Wilcox. Grace Hill Ladies Aid 2 p.m. Wednesday Revelations readings at Community building.

Rebekah Lodge Et IL. Co. O. F Priscilla Club D. J. Ross Women's Missionary Society U. P. Church Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Susannah Helen Wilcox

Diana Schulty Celebrates 9th Birthday With Friends

Diana Marie Schulty was honored at a birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs. Lyle Schulty. Fifteen guests arrived at 4 PM to play games and contests, then Diana blew out nine candles and opened gifts. Guests included Shirley Mattes, Barbara Redlinger Beatrice, Grace Davison, Karen Swanson, Joann Friese, Mary Catherine Friese, Patricia Richardson, Mary Jane Pegey, Sally Bruty, Ardith Wead, Judy Campbell, Janice Campbell, and Diana's grandmother Mrs. S. J. Boyd.

Diana Marie Schulty Lyle Schulty Mrs. Sehulty Diana Shirley Mattes Barbara Jane Redlinger Beatrice Grace Barbara Davison Karen Swanson Joann Mary Catherine Friese Patricia Richardson Mary Jane Pegey Sally” Bruty Ardith Wead Judy Janice Campbell Mrs. S. J. Boyd

WCTU Meeting Focuses on Woman's Responsibility at Home

The June meeting of the Womans Christian Temperance Union met with Mrs. J D Dayton to study Womens Responsibility in the Home. President Mrs J A Hawthorne led devotions from Proverbs and readings while members discussed religious home training and the influence of Susannah Wesley. The group approved a five dollar donation to famine relief.

J. D. Dayton J. A. Hawthorne J. A. Porter George Brinton Susannah Wesley J. J. Nayadley W.C. T.U

Landlord details rent raise strategy and tenant concessions

He said he would file separate petitions for each house and have no assurance that rents would rise or the timeline. He noted many tenants had voluntarily agreed to a 15 to 30 percent rent increase rather than buy the houses.

Osceola Men Die Same Day Father and Son in Iowa

Osceola Iowa June 21 funeral arrangements were under way for Dilworth Carter 50 and his son who died the same day in an unexpected tragedy. Authorities said both deaths occurred in Osceola Iowa with funeral plans pending details to be announced by the family.

Oskaloosa Iowa Dilworth Carter

Chapter J P E O Welcomes Two New Members

The J P E O chapter at Mrs Milo Sorden’s home initiated two women into membership with 40 attendees. Helen Stone and her mother performed piano pieces, and Mrs George Freshwaters played solos. The P E O sextet closed the musical program. Refreshments followed as the meeting adjourned until September.

Milo Sorden Helen Stone L. C. Stone George Freshwaters David Elder E. D. Morrison, Jr J. M. Lloyd D. P. Livingston Roger Sherman

St James Church Circle meets with 14 members

St Anthony Circle of St James church met last evening with 14 members present. The meeting opened with prayer and the secretary, Mrs Don Tibbetts, presided. Prizes for pinochle went to Mrs Ed Vittetoe and Mrs Paul TeBockhorst. bridge prizes to Muriel TeBockhorst and Kate Shalla. Refreshments were served by co-hostesses including Mrs Walker and others.

St. Anthony Circle St. James Church Hubert Walker Don Tibbetts Ed Vittetoe Paul TeBockhorst Muriel TeBockhorst Kate Shalla Walker HW. L. Whittaker Joe Tobin Everett Tobin

Tucker Family Hosts Bridal Party and Rehearsal Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Tucker welcomed 24 guests at a Wednesday evening dine in Mrs. Emma Arnett's home. The bridal party wore pint and white, with pink and white flowers at a single table. After dinner the party attended the wedding rehearsal at the Christian church. Ira F. Morrison, the groom elect, then hosted a bachelor party at the George F. Morrison home.

C. W. Tucker Emma Arnett Christian Church Ira F. Morrison George F. Morrison

Deputy Sheriff and Father Die After Lodge Shooting

Mahaska county deputy sheriff and his 79 year old father died following an incident at the Elks lodge. The deputy was fatally wounded by an accidental gun discharge during a demonstration by custodian Fred McCarty while he was showing how he routed burglars. McCarty will face no charges. the shooting was witnessed by Sheriff Dwight Mateer and two officers.

Carter Mahaska County Fred McCarty Elks Lodge McCarty Dwight Mateer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wolf’s Flower O. F. Boller Boller George Breitenbach Manton Hebner P. L. Etter Barbara Dr. Boller Ham St. James Eugene Warren Charles Ella Warren Mr. Warren Gene Gorham Lancaster Penna Armstrong Linoleum School Joe Fleagle Will Allen Winfield Henry Allen J. Cummings Bruce Stoutner Harry Chamberlin Dallas Chamberlin Wayne Chamberlin Gary Jim Columbus Junction Layton Buffington Larry Robert Robert Buffington Fred Frank A. K. Stoutner Keola Jim Gorham Guy Allen Lloyd Lindell Macomb, Ill R. W. Spera Gilmere’s Les Gilmere Shell Station MAJOR National League W. L. Pet Boston State Detroitee Wee Ross Motor Service Boya White Vincent Yoeman DeKoven d‘Hardelot Wagner Mendelssohn Mousseline de Soie J. T. Tucker Frank Gobble Ella Gifford Country Club Walter A. Smith Ralph Young Alice Hunter Walter Smith Robert Clark Arenzville, Ill Joan Keifer Dorothy Perkins Virginia Gibson Margaret Haesemeyer Cedar Rapids Shirley Zeug Newton Dorothy Bear Margaret Eillen Barker Joan Michels McCutchen Margaret Ragan Mar.jorie Logan Shirley Dunlap Harland Mead Webster City E. B. Hammer L. A. Jones Lester Orr Loren Airy Ralph Gibson Theodore Brown A. E. Atchison Harry G. Simpson L. Melcher M. M. Hebner Clifford Thorne Helen Wilson E. D. Morrison Washington High School State University of Iowa Tucker Chevrolet Morrison College of Law United States Army Arenzville, Il Charles Beach Mary Sigourney Andy Novosat Mary King Crawfordsville Shirley Elman Donald Hofmann Hunton D. Sellman Susan Donald Voorhees Dittsburgh Ostermueller Cooper Heusser Rowe Wyse Kennedy Nicola Donald Marek Mrs. Vincent Marek John Riggs Haskins Don Engle Dublin C. C. Flynn Lloyd Foster Rex Crandall Lake Odessa Wapello Clarence Goodwin, Sr Delmar Lendt Darlene Goodwin Darlene Mrs. Lendt Tipton Clarence Goodwin, Jr American Technical School T. E. White John McNall Chelsea Linda Jane White McNalls Clair Darbyshire The Cooperative Service Company Harvey Meek Evelyn Elizabeth San Francisco Touths Ralston Meek M. R. Meek Mill Valley Janet Martin Beverly Brown Grand Assembly of the Order of Rainbow Eleanor Tucker Lia Morrison Harry Simpson Bonnie Jean Carl Vogel E. D. Crossett Grinnell Richard Donald ST. James School ST. James New School Bruty Ka Muck Clerk le Lucy Dempsey Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Bell Revelations Diana Schulty W.c.t.u.’S Mrs. Dayton J. P.E.O Mrs. Sorden Tuckers Irving Little HAL Myrtle Snyder Johnson Avenue N. W HALA MR. Halamka HOTEL
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