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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1946

Page

2

Nelson Campbell Tie for First in Southeast Iowa Golf Tourney

The second annual southeast Iowa amateur golf tournament at the Washington Country Club drew 216 players. Jim Nelson of Fairfield and John Campbell of Oskaloosa tied for 111 after 27 holes, forcing an 18 hole playoff set for next Sunday at two o clock.

Southeastern Iowa Jim Nelson Fairfield John Campbell Oskaloosa Washington Campbell Nelson Bob Gage Iowa City Bill Kelsey Washington High School Joe Riggs FE. C. Whiting

Major Leagues scores and golf tournament results

Baseball results include Boston 6 Cleveland 0 and Washington 7 St Louis 4. National League standings show Brooklyn atop with Chicago and New York pursuing. Sunday games featured dual New York Chicago scores 15-14 and 9-4. Golf event notes two team champions tied at 328 with Howell/Lange and McCormick/Gordon/Roenspiel/Gragy. Ted Brown won longest putt prize. crowd witnessed windy conditions.

St. Louis Washington New York Detroit Boston Dobson Trout Bevens Cleveland Reynolds Wolff Chicago Smith W.L. Pet Brooklyn Otis’ Co Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Muscatine Howell Brothers E. Lange Oskaloosa Gene McCormick Clare Gordon Harry Roenspiel Lloyd Gragy Ted Brown L. Pet St Louis

Hospital admissions and births in local area report

At the hospital Mrs. James Custer 309% West Washington street was admitted Saturday as a medical patient. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Darby Keota are parents of a son born at 10 23 Saturday night. Twin daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Yoder Par nel at 8 43 and 9 07 yesterday morning. Lem Logan 215 South Avenue C admitted this morning as a medical patient. Raymond Miler Jr 611 South Avenue B admitted this morning as a surgical patient. Dismissals yesterday included Mrs Don Beranek and twins Dona Lee and Dean Edward route three Mrs A Sheffel and son Alvin Larry 902 West Monroe street Arthur Jennings 409 North Avenue B Larry Strabala Richmond and Earl Brown 902 East Third street Winifred Stanley 310 E Jackson street discharged today. William Hochstetler of Iowa City admitted as a surgical patient and this morning Mrs David Augustine Keota route two admitted for surgery.

James Custer West Washington Street Jay Darby Don Beranek Dona Lee Dean Edward A. Sheffel Alvin Larry West Monroe Street Arthur Jennings North Avenue B Larry Strabala Richmond Earl Brown East Third Street Winifred Stanley E. Jackson Street William Hochstetler Iowa City

Hit Pitching Leads Wapello Over Juniors In Lopsided Win

Sammy Holchy pitched a five hit, one run ball for Wapello as they defeated Washington 11 to 1 on a dusty, windy day at Wapello. Washington pitcher Murphy started strong but Marshall came on with bases loaded to blunt the rally. Washington finished with a poor 1 for 4 win percentage in a tough league schedule.

Washington Sammy Holch Wapello Post Thorton Murphy Marshal Washington Boys Muscatine Columbus Junction Iowa City Armory Field Bill Boshart

June Knotek Visits Home for Weekend with Family

June Knotek daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Knotek arrived home Friday evening to spend the weekend with her parents. She is employed in Chicago and was accompanied by Edward Totten a University of Chicago student. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and son Stevie, Mr and Mrs Herbert Carris and son Tommy of Madison Wisconsin Mrs D A Rick etts of Fairfield and Charles Ricketts a University of Iowa student Iowa City. Mrs Johnson and Steve returned to Wisconsin with the Carris family for a week long visit in their name.

Wilbur Zieglowsky Charles Zieglowsky Ainsworth Zieglowsky O Reilley Hospital Springfield June Knotek Joe Knotek Miss Knotek Chicago Edward Totten University of Chicago Harold Johnson Stevie Herbert Carris Tommy Madison Wis D. A. Ricketts Fairfield Charles Ricketts University of Iowa Iowa City Johnson Steve Wisconsin Carris C. A. Neville Richland Masonic Order O. E. S. Chapter H. H. Stark Methodist Church A. C. Roach Homer Kephart Washington Frederick Westbrook Kalona R. Irwin Alva Wagner Westbrook Allen Woolsen Mother Allen Marion Stransky Floyd Goodman Gale Goodman Wm. Sutherland Libertyville Hal Figgins Glen Davis Wilma Palmer Denver Farneo Bridger Loco Oklahoma Texas C. R. Neville Aledo Ill Paul Neville Smith C. R. Smith Wyoming Iowa Hugh Williams Laura Lee

Helfrichs Welcome A Son At 11 53 Pm

Mr and Mrs Charles Helfrich of route four announce the birth of a son at 11 53 PM last night. Mrs Mildred Watson of 221 East Seventh street was admitted this morning as a surgical patient.

Charles Helfrich Route Four Mildred Watson East Seventh Street

Learn a skilled, profitable career with the Regular Army

The message urges enrollment in the Regular Army Ground Forces, claiming over 750000 have joined and aiming for one million. It directs readers to visit the nearest Army Camp Post or U S Army Recruiting Station for complete facts and opportunities across many trades and careers in military and civilian life.

U. S. Army

McLaughlin Crone Betrothal Revealed at Social Gathering

The engagement of Virginia McLaughlin and Robert Crone was announced Saturday evening at Mrs. Richard Bordwell’s home where 12 guests enjoyed games and tea. A heart centerpiece with silhouettes of a boy and girl carried the couple’s names, Virginia and Bob.

Virginia McLaughlin Robert Crone Richard Bordwell Virginia Bob Sikke Temple

Veterans honored at O E S and Masons gathering

O E S Chapter and the Masons hosted a veterans tribute at the Chapter Hall in Richland with music and entertainment for nearly 100 guests. Rev H H Stark delivered the main address as social refreshments followed.

Refinishing a Table Top Chooses Durable Finish

When refinishing a table top is necessary a finish that resists alcohol heat from hot dishes and abrasion should be chosen and used. Such finishes are available from paint and varnish dealers.

Paint

Sinking Creek in Kentucky Disappears Then Reappears as Great Spring

In Breckinridge County Kentucky the creek known as Sinking Creek vanishes into an underground channel for miles and reemerges as a large spring flowing from beneath a hill. The name reflects this dramatic underground to surface behavior observed in the watercourse.

Kentucky Breckinridge County

Mrs Harkness and daughters visit Washington relatives

Mrs Merrill Harkness and her daughters Loa Lu and Susan arrived in Washington for a week long visit with the parental W G Stewart and other relatives and friends in the area.

Merrill Harkness Loa Lu Susan Dubuq’y W. G. Stewart Washington

Baldrige Krone Wed in Palo Alto California

Jane Baldrige and Ray Byers Krone wed at All Saints Episcopal Church Palo Alto on June 18 in a 2 PM ceremony with 50 guests. The couple will reside in Richmond California after a short honeymoon. both had notable careers and military service.

Jane Baldrige Ray B. Krone Palo Alto Calif Charlotte Jane Baldrige Stanford University Ray Byers Krofe All Saints Episcopal Church A. E. Baldrige R. B. Krone Oscar Green John C Fleming Mary Baldrige Robert Bradford Mrs. Baldrige Lasuen Stockton Street Richmond Washington High School Denver Women’s College Denver Colo College of Engineering State University of A.A.F France Germany States

Wedding Shower for Eleanor Tucker and Ira Morrison

Mrs. Claude Tucker hosted informal coffee hours Saturday to honor the couple and showcase wedding gifts. Eleanor Tucker and Ira Morrison married June 20. Assistants included Mrs. C Ack er, Mrs. Frank Gobble, and other hostesses. Flowers from the wedding and garden decorated the refreshment table.

Claude ‘W. Tucker Lbride Eleanor Tucker Ira Morrison C. 4.Cker Frank Gobble George Morrison L. A. Jones H. G. Simpson L. M. Eicher Ralph Gibson A. E. Atchison William Putman Loren Airy Jean Atchison

Surprise Pre Birthday Party for Myra Edmondson

After the youth fellowship meeting at Floyd Edmondson home a surprise party honored Myra Edmondson for her upcoming 17th birthday. Fifteen guests attended lawn games and singing as Mrs. Elliott Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Edmondson served refreshments.

Xenia Floyd Edmondson Myra Edmondson Elliott Roberts Edmondson

Feed in Fields Geese Favor Grass Over Water

Geese, though tied to water, show little urge to dive and spend much of their lives feeding on fields, prairies and grassy meadows.

Turner-Warner Lewers Exchange Vows at Ames Church

Dorothy Harriette Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Turner, wed Warner Miles Lewers of Ames, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Lewers, in a Presbyterian ceremony with green and white decorations. About 150 guests attended as Rev. White read the vows and attendants wore blue and white. The Iowa State alumna designed all gowns. a reception followed in the church parlors. The couple will live in Iowa City at 5 East Fairchild.

Dorothy Turner Warner Lewers Dorothy Harriette Turner Harry E. Tarner Warner Miles Lewers Ames E. W. Lewers Presbyterian Church Iowa State College A. R. Tervelt J. C. Holbert Dorothy Perkin Tesvelt Ivan Rehmel Frank Pearson Washington Junior College Iown City Lewers School of Commerce State University of Iowa Iowa City East Fairchild Milton Lewers Des Moines Charles Lewers Frances and Dean Loledo George Garrels Charlene Charles Rush Jimmy Johnny Sigourney Edna Werner Gibson K. R. Kapp Fairfield T. J. Bryde Cedar Rapids Sikke Temple H. L. Walker Keota Hollis Whiting and Sons Robert John David Charles Arthur Crawfordsville FE. R. Kann Fairot Riverside

Country Club Sets June Family Dinner at Clubhouse

Members of the Country club and families will attend a dinner at 6:30 o'clock Thursday evening at the clubhouse. Mrs. W. L. Alcorn is general chairman with Mrs. Lawrence Wilson on the telephone committee. Mrs. Ed Sullivan and Mrs. Frank Crone will handle entertainment along with a dinner committee including Dr. Alcorn, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Crone, and several members and their spouses.

W. L. Alcorn Lawrence Wilson Ed Sullivan Frank Crone Alcorn Wilson Sullivan Crone Lafe Stout I. RB. Coffey Clarence Logan Henry Bailey Roy Sowash

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