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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1946

Page

2

Iowa to Observe Centennial on Independence Day

Des Moines and ten other Iowa cities will mark both the state centennial and the nation’s 170th birthday with joint July fourth programs. The Iowa Centennial Committee said celebrations will span next week with Independence Day events in Des Moines Emmetsburg Cedar Falls Elkader Iowa City Grinnell Newton Osceola Muscatine and Sioux City.

Des Moines Cozens Lowa Emmetsburg Cedar Falls Elkader Iowa City Grinnell Newton Osceola Muscatine Sioux City

Added nutrients cost bakers under twenty cents per person

The article notes that enriching bread with B vitamins and iron costs bakers no more than 20 cents per person annually. It emphasizes the minimal extra expense for bakers while improving nutritional value.

Local News Roundup From Indianola Area

Local notes report Mr and Mrs Ken Bewersod returning home after a visit with Mrs Elmer Hayes near Ainsworth. July 1 is the deadline to file 1946 Homestead Tax Exemption applications. Lt Donald Lee Paul home on terminal leave after 41 months in Army Air Corps including Guam and Okinawa missions. plans to attend college. Wilma Marsh of Ainsworth visiting Douds Iowa. Paul Jr and Carla Mae Benell back from Evergreen Colorado. grandparents John Benell of Kalona visiting. Beason and Raines visit Beason family. Milwaukee trip for Charles Beason Jr wedding to Gwendolin Mooresett with California and Richmond attendees. Soldiers' Exemption 1946 filings due July 1. Bourgeois, Co Auditor. George Fulton and Roger Holmes visiting Washington for soap box derby. attend Journal office visit. Mrs C J Seymour of Summit NJ visiting J E Kunath. returning to Moline this afternoon.

Donald Lee Paul Donald C. Paul Ft. Leavenworth Kansas Army Air Corps Guam Sth Air Force Japan Paul Okinawa 12Th Air Force Paul, Jr Carla Mae Benell Evergreen Colo Paul Benell John Benell Kalona Chester George Beason Elsie Raines San Francisco Calif Albert Daetweiler Lodi Charles Beason Milwaukee Wis Charles Beason, Jr Gwendolin Mooresett Chester Beason Miss Raines California Marion Beason Patricia Beason Betty Gilbert Albert Daet- Weiler Clifford Whetstine Richmond George Fulton Roger Holmes Washington Crawfordsville Clarence Fulton Journal Office

Golfers to Play Off Tie Here on Sunday

Johnny Campbell of Oskaloosa and Jim Nelson of Fairfield tee off at 2:00 Sunday to decide the Southeastern Iowa title after a 111 stroke 27 hole playoff. The pair tied last Sunday in Washington with 116 competitors watching and may threaten the course record of 33 under ideal conditions. Ray Whitehead, tournament chairman, invites fans and asks local golfers to refrain from teeing off 1:00 to 2:00 p. m. Sunday to give finalists space.

Washington Johnny Campbell Oskaloosa Jim Nelson Fairfield Southeastern Iowa Campbell Nelson Johnny Jim Ray Whitehead

Major Leagues Action Recap and Standings

Baseball results show Boston 9 Detroit 5 in the second game while New York 8 Cleveland 4 Washington 4 Chicago 3 St. Louis 11 Philadelphia 4. National League standings list Brooklyn 39 23 .629 Cincinnati 27 31 .466 Philadelphia 26 31 .456 New York 26 37 .413 Pittsburgh 24 35 .507 Boston 11 Chicago 2. Wednesday’s results include Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 2 and St Louis 4 Philadelphia 1. Night games Boston at Brooklyn and Chicago at Pittsburgh with weathered schedule.

New York Cleveland Washington Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia National League W.L. Pet Brooklyn Er Ead Ghicrero O.oo Postone Sen Ss Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn St Louis Boston Johnson Hatten Borowy Heintzelman Petis Staan Detroit

Office Closure Notice and Travel Update

Notice states the office will close on July 1 until further notice. Also reports Dr. M H Sartor and Mr and Mrs Ralph R Lemley left Wednesday afternoon for their home in Los Angeles after a week visit with Lemley grandparents in town.

M. H. Sartor Ralph R. Lemley Los Angeles Calif Mr. Lemley J. E. Kunath L. L. Lemley

Local Notes On Visits Deaths and Military Return

Mrs Justus Peterson of Princeton Illinois visited her sister Mrs Willam Carson and Mr Carson for several days. Kenneth White returns to Jones Funeral Home after a two week vacation in Cumberland Maryland. Louis Rinner learned by telegram that his brother in law W A Roberts died in Washington DC. Roberts was fish commissioner with the bureau of fisheries and traveled widely in this county. Ten members of the Pythian circle visited New London yesterday afternoon at Mrs F W Eastwood s home. Two cars were driven by Mrs Sam Witting and Mrs Rude Warfel. Cpl John Whittaker arrived in New York and phoned his parents Mr and Mrs Martin Whittaker. He served in France and Germany about a year and a half and will be discharged next week at Fort Sheridan Illinois and plans to be home soon after.

Kenneth White Jones Funeral Home Cumberland Maryland Louis Rinner W. A. Roberts Washington, D. C Roberts Bureau of Fisheries Pythian Circle New London F. W. Eastwood Sam Witting Rude Warfel Cpl John Whittaker New York Martin Whittaker Corporal Whittaker France Germany Fort Sheridan Ill

Radiologic Approach Dominates Mouth Cancer Treatment

Doctors state cancer in the mouth is mainly a radiologic issue, best treated with radioactive substances or x rays. They note surgery is rarely sole therapy, with only three patients in a five year survival group treated entirely by surgery.

Will Investigate Gambling Incomes

Federal authorities prepare for an income tax return probe into Chicago's gambling syndicate leaders as E Riley Campbell arrives from Washington to oversee the case. James M Ragan Sr a race results service head alleges Al Capone still controls Chicago rackets after being wounded by unknown gunmen.

Chicago E. Riley Campbell Bureau of Internal Revenue Penal Division Campbell Washington James M. Ragan, Sr Ragen Scarface al Capone Capone Race News

Waterloo Couple Found Dead in Car in Iowa

The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. William Brunstein of Waterloo were found in a car near Gates Park. Authorities believe Brunstein killed his wife with a gunshot wound to the head and then killed himself, as a gun was found in his hand.

Waterloo Iowa William Brunstein Gates Park Brunstein

Eggs stored in water glass suitable for cooking

Fresh eggs are preferred for frying poaching and scrambling while eggs kept in water glass at home are satisfactory for cooking or baking.

Gen Wainwright to address Iowa legion convention

Des Moines June 27 Gen Jonathan Wainwright the Corregidor hero will attend and speak at the Iowa legion convention in Des Moines on August 20 Ralph R Stuart Iowa department commander announced today Arrangements for Wainwrights appearance were made through Rep Thomas E Martin a member of the military affairs committee

Des Moines Jonathan Wainwright Corregidor Iowa Legion Ralph R. Stuart Iowa Stuart Wainwright Thomas E. Martin Iowa City Military Affairs Committee

Crawfordsville TTT Breakfast Sees Local and Visiting Guests

The Crawfordsville TTT chapter held its annual breakfast at Mrs. Lillian Maxwell's home with Arlenea Fletcher and Florence White as hosts. Guests included Doris Benson Irene Barth Eva Blankenhorn and Jane Lauer received a gift. J W Rich reported a birthday telegram from son Herbert stationed in Manila. Violet Fletcher vacations with brother Vernon Fletcher in Burlington. Mrs Gertie Clark' s health improves after illness in Washington. The article closes with a note on Hindu drama rules and happy endings.

Mary W. Packer Crawfordsville TTT Lillian Maxwell Arlenea Fletcher Florence White Doris Benson Washington, D. C Irene Barth Washington Eva Blankenhorn Jane Lauer J. W Rich Herbert Manilla P. T Violet Fletcher Vernon Fletcher Burlington Gertie Clark

Phosphorus and fish linked as brain food

The note explains that phosphorus supports brain function and fish, rich in the mineral, is often labeled as brain food due to its nutritional profile. It highlights the connection between dietary phosphorus and cognitive health in a concise health guidance tone.

Backache and leg pains linked to kidney trouble

An old warning suggests backache leg pains may signal tired kidneys. It explains kidneys remove acids and wastes from blood and notes symptoms like swelling headaches and sleep disruption. It promotes Doan's Pills as a long standing diuretic remedy.

Nature Dean Doan

Miss Baldrige Hosts Luncheon for Suzanne Blanchard

Mary Baldrige acted as hostess at a 1:00 pm luncheon honoring Suzanne Blanchard of Concord Massachusetts. After lunch the guests visited. attendees included Shirley Dunlap Lois Mace Betty Snakenberg Bonnie Jean Simpson and Henrietta Stewart.

Mary Baldrige Suzanne Blanchard Concord Mass Shirley Dunlap Lois Mace Betty Snakenberg Bonnie Jean Simpson Henrietta Stewart

Sunshine Club Social at Mrs Koehler Home

Fifteen members of the Sunshine Community Club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ehme Koehler with three visitors from Long Beach California. The program was led by Mrs. Henry Sutherland and Mrs. Charles Cannon, followed by poems read by Mrs. Charles Wolfe. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by several Koehler family members.

Sunshine Community Club Ehme Koehler Patricia Stewart Patsy Long Beach Califf Julia Koehler Henry Sutherland Charles Cannon Charles Wolfe John Koehler Betty Julia Karen Koehler Pete Koehler

Bethel Missionary Society Meets at Pearson Home

The Bethel Missionary Society held a meeting yesterday afternoon at Myrtle Pearson’s home. Nine teens attended with two guests Mrs Hazel Lambert and Mary Lou Winfield. Grace Shaw led devotions and Miss Pearson reported on the year book. Members reviewed the missionary magazine with several helpers assisting. Refreshments followed served by the hostess and helpers.

Bethel Missionary Society Myrtle Pearson Hazel Lambert Mary ‘Lou Winfield Grace Shaw Miss Pearson Missionary Alvin Shaw Anna Brown Charles Rothlisberger Netlie Juzeler Mary Applerate Donald Brown Laubert Mary Lou

Potluck Dinner Announcement for Friday Evening

A potluck dinner is set for Friday at 6 30 PM hosted by Mrs. Robert Arthur. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service.

Robert Arthur

Cinderella slip story revised in Britannica note

Britannica notes a translation error in Cinderella claiming a fur slipper was dropped on palace stairs rather than a glass slipper. The French tale tradition uses a glass slipper as the key object and the error alters the iconic detail.

Encyclopedia Britannica Cinderella

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