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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1946

Page

2

Local News Roundup of Visits and Travel in town

Mrs. John Lewis arrived Wednesday from Newell South Dakota to visit her mother Mrs. J E Harvey and sister Mrs L L Lemley and relatives. Capt Dale Voorhees came from Wendover Field Utah to spend the weekend with his wife and son Van at the Voorhees home. Sgt Keith Hardy telephoned his mother from Chicago after arriving in the states. Hardy has been away eighteen months and hopes to be home soon. Piano tuning by W J Kritzman at Sordens. Mr and Mrs Leonard Jones and son Johnnie of Monaca Heights Penn a visited Mr and Mrs Fred Jones with J B Jones and son Eugene and Ardis Vaughn of Chester West Va. J B Jones also called on daughter Mrs Robert Unzicker. Mrs Myrtle Helmick of Brighton and Mrs David Livingston returned from Council Bluffs where they attended a three day P E O convention at the Council Bluffs school for the deaf.

John Lewis Newell South Dakota J. E. Harvey L. L. Lemley Dale Voorhees Wendover Field Utah Van Carl Voorhees Sgt Keith Hardy Emma Hardy Chicago States Serg. Hardy Leonard Jones Johnnie Monacha Heights Penna J. B. Jones Eugene Ardis Vaughn Chester West Va Fred Jones Robert Unzicker Myrtle Helmick Brighton David Livingston Council Bluffs Council Bluffs School For the Deaf

Major League Baseball standings and Thursday results

American League leaders list broken by team and record with Washington, New York, Cleveland, Chicago, Philadelphia, and St. Louis in pursuit. National League standings show Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati. Tonight's schedule includes Washington at Boston and Chicago at Cleveland among others.

American League W. L. Pet. Basunsenk New York Css DOO Wananngonts Washington St. Gogh O Cleveland Chickeg Cna Philadelphia Wolff Boston Harris Marchildon Bevens Gromek Chicago Hammer Detroit Trout St. Louis Gatehouse W. J. Pet Brooklyn Pittsburgh Sain Lonbardi Kennedy Stancey Rowe Pollet Ostermueller Borony Cincinnati Vandermeer

Hospital News and Births Reported in City

Mrs. Charles Bartholow admitted as medical patient. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Knepp announce the birth of a daughter weighing six pounds 151/2 ounces at 11 33 p.m. A daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Curtis at 1 17 a.m. 6 pounds 12 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jungbluth Jr announce a daughter born at 10 10 a.m. William Hochstetler of Iowa City discharged today.

Charles Bartholow Edgar Knepp Nort Fifth Avenue Donald Curtis S. Ave. C Carl Jungbluth, Jr E. Washington Street William Hochstetler Iowa City

Cucumber Salad Dressing Order Cited

The note advises mixing sugar and cream first before adding vinegar to cucumber salad dressing. It warns that adding vinegar first will cause the cream to curdle.

Popcorn Storage Tips From Old Time Guide

Popping popcorn kept in sealed cans with proper moisture pops best. Store in a glass fruit jar with a rubber ring to maintain popping quality.

Arthur Lambert to Speak at Eich Er Church Service

Arthur Lambert a Iowa university student will speak at Eich er Church Sunday evening at eight. He spends part of each year in Japan studying under Dr. Kagawa. A girls sextet from Olds will sing at the service. All are invited.

Arthur Lambert Iowa University Eicher Church Noble Japan Dr. Kagawa

Sunday Services and Church Leaders Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m and evening worship at 8 p m led by Rev Robert Smith with R W Hyde as superintendent of the Sunday school.

Robert Smith R. W. Hyde S. S New Haven

Bridge Honor For Mrs Chas Latchem In Des Moines Move

Mrs Charles Latchem is honored by co hosts Mrs Charles Barclay and Mrs C R McCutchen Jr at a bridge evening in the former home. Five tables played with Mrs W A Erbe winning high score and Mrs E D Morrison Sr taking the traveling prize. Hostesses presented a gift to the guest of honor and garden flower pouquets adorned the setting.

Charles Barclay C. R. McCutchen, Jr Charles Latehem Des Moines W. A. Erbe E. D. Morrison

Mrs Kos Hosts St Rita Circle Meeting

St Rita Circle of St James church met at the home of leader Mrs Frank Kos with good attendance. Mrs Garold Wehr reported as secretary and plans were made to move meetings to the second Tuesday. An auction at Kk A C hall was scheduled and refreshments were served after the session by the hostess and her daughter Dorothy Ann assisted by Mrs Wehr.

Mrs. Kos St. Rita St. James Church Frank Kos Kos Garold Wehr Kk. A C. Hall Dorothy Ann Wehr

Country club family night dinner features accordion solos

About 700 attendees gathered for the Country club family night dinner at the club house. A two course chicken dinner was served and summer flowers decorated the tables. Out of town guests included the Rainwaters of Silver Springs and the Denzlers of Marengo. Leonard Kobesk performed accordion solos. Playbridge winners were Frank Crone and Mrs. Ed Sullivan.

R. C. Rainwater Silver Springs J. R. Denzler Marengo Cloyce Bogle Long Beach Calif Leonard Kobesk Playbridge Frank Crone Ed Sullivan

Motor vehicle collections in Iowa steady versus prior years

Iowa public safety commissioner Fred Wilkins reports December 1945 through May 1946 motor vehicle collections totaling 10,729,661 dollars, up from 10,288,266 in 1944 and 1945. Registrations reached 789,886, an increase of 30,276 from 1945.

Des Moines Fred Wilkins Public Safety

Doctor to patient ratios vary by area and wealth

The text argues that doctor and hospital locations follow population wealth rather than health needs. It notes some cities have one doctor per 600 people while rural areas may have one per 3,000. A minimum standard suggested is one doctor per 1,500 people.

Rebekah Lodge Hosts Annual District Meet

The Rebekah lodges hosted the annual district convention at 1.0.C.F. hall with 200 members attending from Waterloo Iowa City Keosauqua Fairfield and a lone entrant from South Dakota. Fairfield provided 40 delegates as the district gathered for ritual work and a Rebekah degree ceremony amid pink and green decor and a chicken dinner service.

O. E. Sisk Mae Burbank Waterloo Kalona Elda Way Leona Kos Mable Wagamon Wellman Washington Keokuk County Assembly Charles Murdock Darlene Humston Murdock I Airfield Rebekahs Wuuditing Committee Iowa City Keosauqua Fairfield South Dakota Cloyee Horsey

Woman's Workshop Highlights Kitchen Time Use

The average homemaker spends forty five percent of her working day in the kitchen. The finding appears in a Woman's Workshop feature outlining domestic tasks and time management practices.

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Wolf’s Flower W. J. Kritzman Sordens Montgomery MAJOR Grace Hill Gilmere Gilmere’s Les Gilmere Shell Station Bridge Chas. Latchem Country Club Iowa Doctors Just Ward & CO Rebekah Lodge C.F Ivory Palaces Grace Barbara Cheryl Nayadley Marlene Blick Hero Mary Blick GU. V. Grall John W. Lee United States Motor Service Tom Martin Linithgow Livingston Farm Tom Reds OPA Bureau Tommy Geo. A. Wilson U. S. Senate B. B. Hickenlooper Thos. E. Martin M. C House of Representatives Washington, D. C David P. Livingston Congress Dave Livingston
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