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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
2
Mrs. C. C. Rice of Muscatine is in town for several days with her daughter Mrs. Milo Sorden and Mr. Sorden. She recently was a patient for ten days at University hospital in Iowa City.
Mrs Ray C Tracy of Los Angeles spent today in Ottumwa calling on friends after being summoned by the death of her brother Martin Lute of Selma Iowa. She plans to return to California from Ottumwa next Wednesday morning. A display of glass and pottery horses continues at the Gidley cafe where Mrs Gidley has gathered pieces from several states. Mr and Mrs J E Adams of Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs W H McConnell return from Memphis Missouri after attending the funeral of Adams sister Mrs Joseph Knight on Tuesday afternoon. Food sale announced for Saturday June 27 with wash and cleaners at 10 A M by Presbyterian Ladies Aid 11212.
The Sunday afternoon game in Washington between the Washington Indees and the Navy Seahawks of Iowa City starts at three o'clock due to the Pre-Flight Navy School schedule. Tickets remain 30 and 15 cents. The Seahawks lineup features several top players from Midwest universities.
Mr and Mrs Payne Marshall move to 1009 East Main in the Althea Montgomery home. Mrs Marshall works in Old Age and Blind assistance offices in Washington and Henry counties. Mr and Mrs Charles W Stafford and children Darrel and Janice of Los Angeles visit relatives. Stafford travels to California after the visit. Mrs Stafford and children will summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Paul. Marion L Timmins address is USC G Sta Clayhead Mass until August first.
The Court House gang gathered yesterday in the county recorder's office after hours for coffee at 4:30. All present, except three, agreed they did not need Get Acquainted week and voted to hold more informal gatherings in the future.
A brief column asserts a dollar bill circulates for about nine months before leaving everyday commerce. It notes frequent turnover and the practical lifespan of currency in circulation.
Yesterday panels show Chicago beating Philadelphia 7 to 1 and St. Louis over Boston 4 to 0, with Brooklyn blanking Cincinnati 4 to 0. Upcoming games include Chicago at Boston and Cincinnati at Brooklyn, while New York at St. Louis and Washington at St. Louis are postponed.
R O S bridge club guests include Mrs Lee Baird and Mrs Orie O Connor. Two tables played with Mrs Kenneth Ornduff high and Mrs Baird low. Next meeting set for July 8 at Mrs Johnsons home.
The Rural Women’s club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs Claud Rhodebeck with six members and a visitor Helen Schwartz present.
Social calendar items include Pythian Past Chief’s association meeting changed to Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 602 B Washington St and Booster Club family picnic at Sunset Park at 7 39 p.m. Each member to bring bread and butter sandwiches table service meat dish and dish to pass dessert provided.
Mr and Mrs Robert Young announce the birth of a daughter at 7 08 last evening weighing pounds named Susan Kay born at the hospital. Mrs Stanley Mouser and her son William James of Wellman were discharged. A correction notes the admission of Mrs John Koch rather than Mrs Effie Koch.
Today celebrations include Phyllis Ann Nicholson and Patty Sheetz marking first birthdays. Others with birthdays include Allen Atkinson, Mrs. Charles Clark, Mrs. G. A. Chilgren, Roger McKeown, Mrs. Elmer Graber, Virginia B. Wright, Miriam Ashby, Edward Rees Winga, Alice Easter, and Barbara Kay Bishop who is two. Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Soule celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary while Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brown mark their marriage in 1930. The 86th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. DeLong is observed.
The article notes Chile offers extremely low rail fares with a 3,000 mile journey priced at just 3.85 dollars. It contrasts these costs with higher prices elsewhere, highlighting Chile as unusually affordable for long-distance travel.
The president Mrs Lloyd Alliman chaired a brief business meeting. Mrs Rhodebeck and Mrs Frank Pringle organized the afternoon’s entertainment. Refreshments followed, served by the hostess with help from her daughters Helen and Norma Jean.
A notice announces a special meeting of K P lodge to be held Monday evening June 29. Members are urged to attend and participate in the session chaired by Harold Kerr, with attendance requested for an orderly call to order.
The Thursday Heights club failed to dine at Sunset park and instead held a dinner at Mrs. Mayme Bre’s home. All members were invited, with five celebrating birthdays. The afternoon featured a lively bingo session.
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