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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1945

Page

2

Local travelers and visitors noted in community column

Lt. Lloyd Scott of Ajo Arizona arrived for a few days of business. Lamb marketing pool at Milwaukee yards set for Wednesday June 27 from 6 30 to 10 30 a m. Visitors include Mrs H A Bingham and children Margaret and Billy from Boulder Colorado with C S Lemmon and relatives. Various relatives and friends travel and visit in the area during early summer.

Lloyd Scott Ajo, Ariz Lamb Milwaukee Yards Wed E.C.D

Military Discharges Recorded At the Court House

Washington county men and women discharged from Army Navy Marine service are listed with names addresses ranks induction and discharge dates. The record shows campaigns awards such as Bronze Stars Purple Heart and theater ribbons for many individuals and notes 175 total discharges with more added weekly.

Washington County Army Navy Marine Corps County Recorder Long Glen H Washington LeFever Burrell Cecil O Earl C Leslie Floyd Melvin Lemley Charles E S/Spgt France Rome-Arno Liechty Max J Noble Germany Joe Co Egypt-Libya Tunisia Sicily Italy EAME Lloyd William C

Bank appoints Mildred Sands to replace Mary Gardner

Mrs Mildred Sands is a new assistant at the Crawfordsville bank taking the place of Mary Gardner of Ainsworth who re signed. Jane Whitehead is expected home tomorrow having spent the week in Iowa City as a guest of Connie McNamara. Mr and Mrs eGorge Slosser secured a later saline date for their trip to Alaska and all leave Vancouver July 4 instead of June 27, and start the first of next week for their automobile trip to Vancouver.

Mildred Sands Crawfordsville Bank Mary Gardner Ainsworth Jane Whitehead Iowa City Connie McNamara Joan Maxwell Ruth Foster County Extension Home Iowa Ruth Atkinson Miss Croissant

Camp Vacant Dates Posted for Wilderness Camp Near Iowa City

All Boy Scouts planning to attend Wilderness Camp near Iowa City should contact Scout Master Rev. Milo J. Phillips. The only vacant dates left are Aug 5 to Aug 12 and unpaid $1 registration must be given to Mr. Phillips immediately to hold the slot.

Iowa City Milo J. Phillips Mr. Phillips

Hospital Admissions And Newborn At Local Homes

Mrs Estella Colton of Columbus Junction admitted as a medical patient yesterday. Mr and Mrs F A Mattison of Harper welcomed a daughter born at 3 24 yesterday afternoon. Mrs D J Patterson of 313 West Jefferson street admitted as a medical patient last evening.

Estella Colton Columbus Junction F. A. Mattison Harper D. J. Patterson West Jefferson Street

William Peters 79 Funeral Services Held in Columbus Junction

William T. Peters aged 79 died Tuesday in Des Moines at Hammond Nursing Home after treatment. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in Stephens Funeral Home Columbus Junction with Rev J B Pooley officiating. Burial followed in Wapello cemetery. Peters was born July 26 1863 at Bard and was one of ten children. He married Lillian Malcolm of Mussentine who died July 8 1938. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Orlando Ludwig Alhambra Sr Grace now unlocated and Gertrude of Washington and a brother John Peters of Ravenna Missouri.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction William T. Peters Here Stephens J.B. Pooley Wapello Peters Hammond Des Moines Bard John Sarah Twigg Peters Lillian Malcolm Musscntine Orlando Ludwig Alhambra Grace Gertrude Washington Iowa John Peters Ravenna

Methodists Oppose Ban on Objectors

Mount Vernon Iowa conference of the Methodist church protests a U S Supreme Court decision, arguing it deprives a conscientious objector of the right to practice law in Illinois. The resolution calls the church to broaden justice peace and freedom and represents about 57 000 members.

Mount Vernon Upper Iowa The Methodist Church United States Supreme Court Illinois

Short Winner Flight In Sunday's Tourney

A short winner flight will be offered at the Sunday invitation golf tournament at the country club. Most contestants play 27 holes, but those opting out of the full rounds may complete 18 holes with the best nine-hole score doubled in place of the third round. Washington entrants are urged to qualify early Sunday morning to keep the course open for Visitors scores.

Washington

Major Leagues Detroit 5 Cleveland 1

Detroit defeated Cleveland 5 to 1 in a game noted among the major league results. No other action completed as New York routed Boston 14 to 4 while Philadelphia at Washington was postponed by rain.

Detroit Cleveland New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Chicago St. Louis

Baseball Scores From Evening Schedule

Brooklyn defeats Philadelphia 9 to 4 St Louis tops Cincinnati 4 to 0 Chicago wins 6 to 4 over Pittsburgh Only games scheduled.

Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh

Pacific War Briefs: Luzon, Borneo Actions and Air Raids

Allied forces aided by a guerilla strike in the Cagayan valley trap Japanese units in the Philippines while Filipino troops captured Tuducarao. Australian forces land at Lutong in northwest Borneo and target Seria and Miri oil fields as Lugong refinery is wrecked. Liberators raid Balikpapan and Formosa targets as Japan claims 26 Allied bombers shot down.

United States 14Th Airforce Luzon Philippines Cagayan Valley Tuducarao 387Th Borneo Lutong Brunei Bay Seria Miri Lugong Far Eastern Airforce Liberators Balikpapan Tokyo Formosa

Knoxville Without a Blacksmith Faces 90 Day Jail Term

Farmers in Knoxville lose local smith services as Waller serves a 90 day jail sentence for assaulting former Sheriff Paul Applegate. Sheriff Jim Van Hemert notes a horse shoe shortage and delays in replacement, predicting 36 more days without the smithy.

Knoxville Waller Paul Applegate Jim van Hemert van Hemert

Chinese textile industry before the war spindles concentrated

China near self sufficiency in raw cotton yarn and fabrics before the war. Cotton manufacturing was centered in occupied regions, housing over 94 percent of more than 5 million spindles.

China

Founder's Day Dinner Meeting of Canoeer X Chapter Y

Founder's day observed with a home dinner hosted by Mrs Verle Gallagher north of town. The buffet featured summer flowers and lighted tapers and couples sat at quarter tables with rose centerpieces. Guests included Mrs Alice Sparkland from Los Angeles and Mrs Helen Doak now with Packwood chapter.

Gallagher Verle Gallagher Alice Sparkland Los Angeles Calif Helen Doak Packwood Martha Crone T. M. Mast Glenn L. Wilson Harold Putnam

Pythian Past Chiefs Plan Family Picnic in July

Mrs. Nola Faulkner hosted a Pythian Past Chiefs gathering. President Mrs. H. C. Hotle led a brief business session during which a July 12 family picnic was approved. The evening featured three pinochle tables with Mrs. William Matucha high score and Mrs. Owen Grecian low score. refreshments followed.

Nola Faulkner Pythian Past Chiefs Association H. C. Hotle William Matucha Owen Grecian C. G. Marshall

Chapter J P E O Conducts Initiation

The regular meeting of Chapter J P E O was held last evening with 49 members and 7 guests attending. An initiation occurred during the business session led by president Mrs R H McCleery. A playlet P E O Day at Augusta's was performed by several members including Mrs D P Livingston and Mrs McCleery along with others. Refreshments were arranged by a committee. Out of town guests included Mrs L A Bingham of Bolgider Colorado and Nellie Wilson of Des Moines.

P.E.O Milo Sorden R. H. McCleery P. E O Augusta D. P. Livingston McCleery P. L. Etter Sorden Dade Shearer

Bridge After Country Club Dinner

Family night at the country club drew about 69 guests with a bountiful supper. After dinner hours were spent visiting and children’s entertainment while adults played bridge.

Polish government in exile to appeal over Moscow convictions

Premier Tomasz Arciszewski said the Polish government in exile will appeal to President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill regarding the conviction of Polish underground leaders in Moscow.

London Tomasz Arciszewski Truman Churchill Moscow

Canning Equipment Availability This Season

Metal canners are plentiful with 630000 pressure canners available this year versus 400000 last year. They may reach the Midwest a bit late for vegetables. Check with hardware dealers for pressure cookers and note hot water bath options. Ensure racks and sufficent depth for two inches of water above jars.

Mid-West

Birthday Greetings for Captain Brown and Others

Captain M. L. Brown and a Washington navy serviceman receive birthday congratulations today. Mrs. O. B. Hardin of Des Moines joins others including Mrs. Perry Hayes Homer Lowry and Mrs. G. N. Barclay in offering many happy returns.

M. L. Brown Washington Navy Stewart Bell O. B. Hardin Des Moines Perry Hayes Homer Lowry G. N. Barclay Cecil C. Gingerich Wellman Archie Godwin Cook Saforek Richmond Anton Kupka

Birthday Congratulatory Note for Rev. J H Beiderwieden

Reverend J H Beiderwieden, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, receives birthday congratulations today from the congregation and community. The notice highlights local church leadership and shared celebratory greetings.

J. H. Beiderwieden Trinity Lutheran Church

Mrs Eagle Hostess To Circle Members

Mrs Eagle hosted the June meeting of the Little Flower Circle at St James church with co hostesses Mrs Catherine Eagle and Mrs Bernard Reed. Twelve members attended plus Martha Rotenburger and guests Steve Radjenovich and son Steven. A brief business session led by Mrs Lloyd Marek preceded bingo with prizes and seasonal refreshments. The group then toured to see the turkeys.

Herman Eagle Little Flower Circle St. James Church Catherine Eagle Bernard Reed Martha Rotenburger Steve Radjenovich Steven Lloyd Marek

Heights Club Meeting With Mrs Johnson

The Heights club entertained by Mrs Mary Johnson with most members present. Mrs Walter Starr led the business session and the evening concluded with bingo and visits. Seasonal refreshments were served and bouquets provided by Mrs Karl Nicola. Next meeting in four weeks.

the Heights Club Mary Johnson Wilbur Jackson University Hospital Iowa City Walter Starr Karl Nicola

Class’ June Social in Church Parlors

The Loyal Sisterhood Sunday school class of the Methodist church held a June social yesterday afternoon in the church social rooms with 22 members present. Officers were re-elected: Mary Genkinger president, J. D. Dayton vice president, J. E. Kunath teacher, P. E. Babcock treasurer, A. L. Griffith secretary, J. E. Gallagher assistant secretary. A short program and visiting followed, with refreshments served by a committee including Fred Mauthe Ed Gallagher and L. A. Bunce.

Loyal Sisterhood Methodist Church Mary Genkinger J. D. Dayton J. E. Kunath P. EB. Babcock A. L. Griffith J. E. Gallagher

Social Calendar Adds Meetings and Meals for Week

Priday Friendship club and families gather 8 p m cooperative supper at Mac Davis. Pythian Sisters pot luck supper 6 40 Bat etee hall. Priscilla club 1 30 p m Mrs H A Beenbloms design. V F W Post and Auxiliary joint social evening. KC Women’s Missionary society 7 30 p m U P church. Damascus Shrine meeting p m Masonic temple. Bethel Missionary society afternoon Mrs Grove Letts. Country club women gait or bridge 4 30 p m clubhouse dinner reservations by Tuesday noon with several organizers.

Women's Missionary Society U. P. Church D. D. Davis Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Bethel Missionary Society P.m Grove Letts Country Club Clayton Bear Ruth Ringheim KE. D. Morrison

Mrs. Lloyd Easter Hosts Rebekah Club Meeting

Eighteen members of the Rebekah club and a visitor gathered at Mrs. Lloyd Easter's home in the women's room of 10.0.F. for an evening hosted by the hostess. President Mrs. Myrtle Morgan did not call a short business meeting. The next gathering plans a family night picnic supper at 624 o'clock in the 1.0.C.F. dining room with refreshments provided by Mrs. Easter and assisted by Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Fred Wagner. Bouquets from Mr. and Mrs. Earl Niccola's garden decorated the refreshment tables and room.

Rebekai Club Lloyd Easter F. Hall Myrtle Morgan Morgan Fréd Wagner Earl Niccola

Ethyl Zickefoose Elected President of Legion Auxiliary

Ethyl Zickefoose was elected president of the American Legion auxiliary at Crawfordsville with 13 members present. The group planned a December bazaar and lunch while reporting a $115.60 poppy sale and a $5 contribution to the national president project for amputees to learn driving before discharge.

Crawfordsville American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall National President Ethyl Zickefoose Pearl Hering Cora McCoy Ruby Beauchamp Pearl Beauchamp Tracy Orris Grace Williams

H J Club Meeting With Mrs Sharp Hosts Ten Members

Mrs Leo Sharp entertaining the H J club at her home for the regular meeting attended by ten members two honorary members and two visitors Mrs Hindahl and Mrs Dale Dawn. New members welcomed Mrs Charles Schnoebelen and Mrs Paul Yansky. Plan discussed for a family picnic next month. Prizes awarded for traveling airplane dunes high score and low score with several members assisting. Next meeting set in three weeks with Mrs Raysoja. Guests included Larry and Ronnie Sharp Darlene Hindah Shirley Escher Wayne and Milo Shalla.

Leo Sharp H. J. Club Hindahl Dale Dawn Harold Strum Charles Schnoebelen Paul Yansky Duwn James Shalla Schnoebelen Joe Te Boekhorst Raysojka Larry Ronnie Sharp Darlene Hindah Shirley Escher Wayne Milo Shalla

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