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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1946

Page

2

Brighton visitors and military homecoming notes

Letty Fry of Brighton and C P M Charles Moore Jr of Chicago called yesterday at the Bear home. Lt Col William C Eldridge returned from six months in Hyama and will resume duty in Japan after a 45 day leave. Mrs George Green leaves for St Louis for a two week visit with her husband. Magazine subscriptions rise. orders encouraged.

Letty Fry Brighton and Finance Charles Moore, Jr Chicago Clayton Bear Dorothy William C. Eldridge Hyama Japan Eldridge First Cavalry Brigade George Green Sara Jane Lemley St. Louis Civili Aeronautics

Hospital Admits Patients Including Several for Surgery

Mary Jennings admitted for appendectomy at 409 North Avenue BL. Harrison Ike Knott underwent an appendectomy this morning. Wesley Richards Shery Hunsaker Joan Hulme Charles Boelsen Mary Ruth Barbara Minick Shirley MecDole listed for tonsillectomies. Dismissals include Mrs Charles Helfrich and son Ronald Gene and Mrs George W Stewart.

Mary Jennings North Avenue Austin Moore South Ninth Avenue Jerry Strain Columbus Harrison Ike Knott East Seventh Street Wesley Richards Wayland Shery Hunsaker West Washington Street Joan Hulme Way

Iowa City Junior Legion to Meet Washington Juniors Sunday

Iowa City junior legion team hosts Washington juniors at the new Armory field at 2 30 pm in a preparatory non league game. Manager A T Mitchell named probable starters from Iowa City with Riverside players in several slots. Washington, led by Murphy and Shaver, will rely on a balanced lineup and utility players for the contest.

Iowa City Junior Legion Washington Legion New Armory Field Iowa City Wayne Chamberlain Washington Columbus A. T. Mitchell Riverside D. Fox P. H. Schiendler J Sangster B. Burich D. Doran B. Reichardt J. Spahle B. Beals C. Dean B. Cordon Rex Shaw Washington— Post Murphy P. Shaver Lehmitt Aller Gingerich Vacha Putman Marshall Thornton Crandall Earll Zook K. Hines H. Hines

Sergeant Crull Shines in Army Athletics at White Sands

S Sgt Charles Crull son of Mr and Mrs C V Crull shows standout athletic talent at White Sands proving grounds Las Cruces New Mexico The former Washington high school football and basketball star excels in softball and swimming Crull dubbed fastest man in the league roams the out field like a jackrabbit His team Turners Rockets is called the class of the league He won first in the 50 yard freestyle at the base and helped Battery A tie for first in the meet He swam on the winning three man medley relay team

Charles Crull C. V. Crull White Sand Proving Grounds Las Cruces New Mexico Charlie Washington Iowa Turner Rockets Sergeant Crull Battery A

Group Meetings of Ladies Aid Society Held in June

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups met yesterday afternoon at members’ homes. Group 1 and 3 with 16 attendees, led by Mrs. Earl Steele, discussed charity and devotionals while Mrs. Wahneetah Ingall presented the program. Group 2 hosted ten members and four visitors including Mrs. Willard of Tipton and Ruth Michels. A box for overseas relief was planned, and a baby-picture roll call added a competitive display. Mrs. William Glassturner led the relief effort with refreshments served by Mrs. Michels and Lydia Juzeler.

Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Harry McCall Eugene Schneider Wahneetah Ingall Mame Shearer Earl Steele Michels T. A. Michels Willard Tipton Orrie Turner Compton Calif William Glassburner Ruth Michels William Graf Letitia Shields Hurlburt Genesis Glassturner Edith Shields Miss Michels Mrs. Michels Lydia Juzeler

Social Calendar notices for Baptist church and clubs

Friendly Bible class meets Friday at 7 30 p m at Oscar Burham home for Baptist members. Democrat Women's club meets at 2 36 a m with Mrs E C Eicher hosting and inviting all members to attend. Merry Makers club in afternoon with Mrs Clinton Anderson. Just Us club meets at 2 p m with Mrs W C McFadden. H E O club in afternoon hosted by Mrs Ed Miller.

the Baptist Church Oscar Burham Democrat Women’s Club A. mi E. C. Eicher Democrat Merry Makers Club Clinton Anderson Just Us Club W C. McFadden H.E.O. Club Ed Miller

Birthday and anniversary acknowledgments honor many local residents

Mr and Mrs Delmar Yoder celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary today. Karen Sue Berkhoff turns six, entering kindergarten plans this fall. Joyce Ann Messenger marks her 10th birthday. Others named include Mrs Ralph Borman Lois Glasgow Dorothy Baker and more. Anniversaries for R E Arthur and Willard Hunter occur tomorrow. Linda Ray Martin and others have birthdays tomorrow across Atlantic Crawfordsville and Ainsworth.

Mrs. Delmar Yoder Karen Sue Berkoff C. P. Berkhoff Ralph Borman Lois Glasgow Pleasant Ridge Dorothy L. Baker C. W. Stewart Florence Marr Ainsworth Melvin D. Bender Brighton R. E. Arthur Willard T. Hunter Linda Ray Martin Mrs Raymond Martin

Centennial program aids famine relief at Lemmon home meeting

Seasonal flowers decorated the Lemmon home for group 4. Mrs. Glen Conrad led devotions on The Power of God. Eight members gave short talks on famous Iowa figures during a Centennial program. Thirty three calls were made to shut ins and famine relief offerings totaled 14.05 dollars. Visitors included Mrs. Rankin and Sarah Hughes. A social hour followed with tea table refreshments.

C.S. Lemmon R. J. Dawson Glen Conrad Power of God Iowa R. J. Rankin Sarah Hughes

New Montgomery Ward Hires Include Jean Arnold and Mrs Ralph Karlson

Two new employees at Montgomery Ward are Jean Arnold of Keota and Mrs. Ralph Karlson who started work this Wednesday. Kalona residents attended the funeral of a cousin, Mrs J F O’Loughlin, with family members Harlan O’Loughlin and Anna and Harley present. Mr and Mrs Sherman Wolfe with daughter Mary Jo spent the weekend in Burlington visiting friends and relatives.

Montgomery Ward Jean Arnold Keota Ralph Karlson Harlan O'Loughlin Anna Harley Kalona J. F. O'Loughlin Mrs. Sherman Wolfe Mary Jo Burlington

London Bridge History Note

The original London Bridge dates to 994 and represents early medieval bridge construction in London. The note identifies the bridge as a historic crossing with origins in the late 10th century and later developments.

London Bridge

Wilma Palmer Loyal Febinger Vows At Buckley Chapel

Wilma B Palmer first lieutenant in the Army Nurses Corps and Loyal E Febinger of Denver Colo were married at Buckley Field Chapel Denver. The ceremony featured Captain Speicher as chaplain with 100 guests and music by Dorothy Frezenius. The couple will reside at 1683 Dallas Street Denver.

Buckley Field Chapel Denver Colo Wilma B. Palmer Army Nurses Corps Loyal E. Febinger Earl Febinger Charles Palmer Washington Speicher Monta Boswell Buckley Field Mildred Carter George Febinger Alfred Simpson O Maring Dorothy Frezenius Ehme Winifred Ragan Ruth Boller Virginia Stutsman Tiffin Dallas Street Iowa State College Ames University School of Nursing Palmer Buckley Field Hospital Febinger East High School Denver University University of California At Berkeley Paul Weiss Optical Company

Ladies Aid Breakfast Fetes Iowa Theme at Church

Women of the United Presbyterian church held their annual birthday breakfast with an Iowa centennial theme. June committee led by Mrs. Oscar Lane and Mrs. Clarence Logan organized kitchen and dining room, with program chaired by R. H. McCleery. Guests saw Iowa themed decorations and coins dropped in an ox cart centerpiece.

United Presbyterian Church Oscar Lane Clarence ‘Logan R. H. McCleery Iowa Mary Justine George Ira Mae Daniel Sara Marie Davis Mary Rita McLaughlin Mildred Stewart Margarette McCleery Betty Joyce Logan Jeanne Rudiger Nancy Patterson William Brewer Sikke Temple McCleery Ioway Toway Boyd White Carrie Anderson Sweden J. A. Hawthorne England David McLaugh

Esther Bauer Hosts West Point 4H Club Meeting

Esther Bauer served as hostess for the West Point 4H Club on Wednesday. Roll call prompted a playful exchange about plans to exhibit at the fair. Members arranged packing a box for the club’s family in Greece and shared several talks before ending with 4H songs.

West Point Esther Bauer Greece

Dinner Courtesy by T T T Chapter For National President

T T T honored national president Irene Ferrell of Muscatine at a founder's day dinner in Mrs. Robert E. Arthur's home. Twenty two chapter members attended along with Martha Crone and Mrs. Melvin Hill. A cooperative dinner followed by a founder's day service and a gift to Mrs. Ferrell. Mrs. M J Cruise presided over a short business meeting. Bridge awarded Mrs. Arthur with high score.

T.T.T Irene Ferrell Muscatine Robert E. Arthur Martha Crone Melvin Hill Womestesses Charles Morris R. H. McCleery

Luncheon Meeting Of Baptist Society Reported

The Women s Missionary Society of the Baptist church held a cooperative luncheon at the church dining room. Seventeen members answered roll call with a Bible verse and 37 calls were reported along with 40 by the pastor. A letter of thanks from Bacone college for 14 dollars was read.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Ben Coppock George Genkinger Mary Starr Clara Daub Nellie Sutton Cy Bush Rudie Schmidt Mary Johnson A. W. Yard W. Pipore Alfred Trea J. H. Messer J. N. Dodd Sam Simmering Bacone College Bacone Okla

Droll Wood Wedding Ties Ainsworth Pair in Navy Family

Announcement of the marriage of Mabel Arlene Droll of Ainsworth to Joseph Eugene Wood, Navy fireman second class. The ceremony was held June 8 at The Wedding Bells chapel in San Mic Calif. The bride, class of 1946 from Ainsworth High, and the groom, a 1939 Ainsworth graduate, will reside in San Diego where he is stationed.

Mabel Arlene Droll Lawrence Droll Ainsworth Joseph Eugene Wood United States Navy Roy Wood Weding Bells Chapel San Mic Calif Washington Johnson Counties Ainsworth High School Washington County Navy San Diego

Farm Work Distribution On Typical Farm Day

About one third of total farm hours are spent on field work. The remaining time goes to livestock care, fencing, manure spreading, building repainting and machinery repair and servicing.

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Eveready Plumbing Eveready Force Wolf’s Flower Shop W. J. Kritzman Sordens Dr. Boller Redi Boyd Willits YMCA Army Ladies Aid Society Hein-Werner Sorrell West Madison Joyce Ann Messenger Shirley Jean Bowden Atlantic C. O. Dayton Clarence Moorehead Crawfordsville Ray Palmer Rhoda Smith Charles Schulty Robert Hawkins Homer Brinning Franklin Community Mrs. Lemmon Wilma Palmer Loyal Buckley Chapel Ladies Aid Cloyee Bogle Long Beach California MecLaughlin First Presbyterian Church the Friendly Church Lear Us Savior of the World the Elder World Symphony Trevelyn E. White A. R. Terrell Idiostess Baptist Society Erry Mabel Arlene Droll Weds Jos. E. Wood Montgomery Ud
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