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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1947
Page
2
Local residents plan trips to San Francisco and Denver while relatives and visitors converge in Davenport and Monmouth. The edition notes hotel and cafe closures, new vehicle radiators arriving for 1937–1946 cars, and a barbershop price change effective July 1. Community notices include camp sessions in Burlington and YMCA encampment events with area families traveling to reunion and visitation schedules.
Clark Gormley of Baltimore visits cousins the Howards Crozier and heads to San Francisco to see son Robert in the U S Navy. Harold Guyer and wife from Waterloo arrive for a weekend at the Crozier home. Dr. Etter moves to 205 Journal Blog. Reverend Cecil Geisleman hosts his Burlington parents this week. Cpl. Robert Erlenbush returns from service in Germany and heads back. dinner guests include the Erlenbush and Arnold families and others. Knights of Pythias plan a Monday meeting with visiting lodges. Joe Barnes and family host Harry Arnold of Pasadena for a Charleston trip. Katherine Waite visits Emma Purvis before returning to Sioux Falls. Out-of-town relatives attend a Washington funeral for Ida Shearer and others from California and Rock Island travel back. Mecothart Sinclair Station on East Washington closes after a death in the family. Mary Rickey departs for Columbia in New York City for six weeks then Boston for a teachers’ convention. Aleta Malmberg accompanies her. The notice says the James Shoe Repair Shop will close July 2 to July 7. Verne Escher of Kalona shops locally.
A four team softball tourney at Cargill field Sunday features Carvill against V F W Columbus Junction at 1 30 pm followed by American Pearl versus Iowa City Plumbers at 8 pm The two winners meet in a playoff for the top spot and a 12 dollar cash prize Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Shannon and daughter Barbara depart for a week long trip visiting DeSoto Iowa and Council Bluffs with relatives before continuing to the Black Hills. Other townsfolk travel, visit, or return home from Denver Des Moines and Venezuela with family ties highlighted.
The golden wedding observance of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicola, members of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club, will be Sunday July 6 at the Armory. A picnic dinner and social afternoon are planned with basket meals and a music program by Melvin Hill. Guests should bring table service and gifts are requested not to be brought.
Myrilyn West daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom West wed Casey Jones son of Mrs Lucy Jones in a morning ceremony at the Christian parsonage. Rev T C Polk officiated with 11 30 o clock start. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Paul McBride. The couple will live on East Third Street after a weekend trip. The bride works at the American Pearl Button factory and the groom at Bill Goodwin plastering.
Anniversaries observed include E. D. Morrison Sr. and spouse from 1905 and Delmar Yoder’s fifth wedding anniversary tomorrow. Various birthdays noted: Harriet Kunik, Keith Peiper, Rodney Campbell, Karen Sue Berkhoff, Joyce Ann Messenger, and others such as Linus Patterson, Lawrence Whisler, Mary Jane Edmondson, and Mrs. Ralph Bozman.
Lighting fixtures including bulbs globes and shades should stay free of soot and dust as dirt absorbs light and lowers efficiency. Clean by dusting shades with a soft cloth or brush to maintain brightness.
The human pupil enlarges from contracted to fully dilated to about twenty times its contracted area, reflecting significant change in light intake.
Researchers describe feather fiber wigs that mimic human hair. The method converts millions of pounds of waste feathers into a usable product aimed at expanding material use and reducing disposal.
Sunday Young Adults group of New Haven and Grace Hill churches hosts cooperative supper at Grace Hill at 6 30 p m After supper attendees will attend church service Bring table service Monday T T T meeting postponed one week Wednesday Linger Longer club and Women of Country club golf and bridge at 4 30 p m committee names listed Merry Makers club afternoon Red Horses club at Bernard Weiss home Thursday Co O C class of West Chester Methodist church with Mrs Ernie Temple I E Coffey assisting hostess Roll call Bible verse with word Service H E O club 2 p m at Sunset Park Bring clothing and bedding for floor relief
Roberta Arthur and Harriet Kunik observed their 11th birthdays this week and hosted friends from school and playmates on Thursday evening. The teens enjoyed a treasure hunt at the Kunik home, a Sunset Park visit, picnic supper with mothers present, and a theater party to conclude the celebration.
Joyce Messenger daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Messenger celebrated her 11th birthday tomorrow. She entertained eight school friends at a party yesterday afternoon. The group went to Sunset Park where games were played.
The body of 18 year old Gerhart Lossner from Creston Iowa was identified as the ninth victim of the Markay gasoline tanker explosion in the Los Angeles harbor. The Markay, loaded with gasoline, suffered two blasts that caused extensive harbor damage. His mother resides in Des Moines Iowa.
A new automatic washing machine labeled Revolutionary uses only 30 moving parts versus 60 to 220 in other models. It claims to be the first washer operable in a home without a water heater, offering a simpler, lower cost solution for households.
At the hospital a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Millikin of Brighton at 12 48 PM. Jean Horning admitted Route Two for appendectomy last night. Beryl Van Dyke of Richland had an appendectomy this morning. Mrs Minnie Hazen 1027 East Main Street, Lloyd Griggs Wayland admitted as medical patient. Tonsillectomies for Ernest Meyer and daughter Shelby Jean of Columbus Junction. Sandra Horn Route Three. Patricia and Maria McGill 428 East Second Street. Mary Jo Shepherd 628% West Main Street. Dismissals include Jack Fields 219 West Harrison Street Marvin McClure 212 Avenue D Marion Everett Dillon of Keota and William Houseal 792 B Second Street.
Mrs. W. A. Erbe hosted a bridge party at 608 S. Marion avenue last evening. Four tables competed with Mrs. Ralph Bauer and Mrs. Herbert Osincup taking high and second high scores as garden flowers decorated the refreshment tables. The hostess and her mother Mrs. Olive Coddington served one course refreshments.
Birthday refreshments were served by Mrs Messenger at the celebration, with guests enjoying light snacks and beverages in a cordial gathering.
The 1803 structure serving as the home of the Marine Corps commandant is noted as Washington D C s oldest building and a historic landmark.
Fairfield Golf club invites Washington Country club women to a July 8 luncheon with morning golf and optional afternoon play. A 1 PM luncheon precedes an afternoon bridge, followed by a 7 PM dinner dance for couples. Reservations with Mrs. M. J. Cruise due by July 3.
The Baptist Women's Missionary Society held a 12:45 luncheon yesterday at Mrs. Al Crone's home with 19 attendees. Mrs. B H Messer led the program on the first lesson of Even So Send I You and the group voted $5 to the Iowa flood relief fund.
A birthday candle honors the first birthday of David William Gray son of Rev Ralph Gray and Mrs. Gray of Boone. Other names listed include Lois Glasgow Pleasant Ridge Dorothy Baker Mrs C W Stewart Florence Marr Ainsworth Melvin D Bender Brighton.
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