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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1946

Page

2

Benefit hard time dance at O O F Hall

Local item notes a benefit hard time dance at the O F Hall Thursday evening March 7 at 9 00 oclock. Another entry reports Mrs F M Mahin returning from Chicago with details of shows shopping and a naval station visit. Public sales of household goods including antiques are advertised for Ainsworth and Woodside estate with auctioneers Wm Bruty and later J L Lohberger updates from Munich indicate Lt Martha Lohberger will return March 8 after 15 months overseas. Des Moines trip for the Iowa Federation of Women s clubs spring meeting is also noted.

F. M. Mahin Chicago Jane Mahin H. P. Mahin Great Lakes Naval Training Station Margaret FE. Mahin Mahin Washington Ainsworth Sat Woodside Wm. Bruty W. B. Dupuis Anna Dawson C. P. Weldin Des Moines Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Hotel Fort Des Moines

Bobcats and Bears Lead In Church League Junior Boys

In a church league game at the Y the Bobcats defeated the Panthers 21 to 12, tying for first with four wins and no losses. Bears beat Gorillas 21 to 2. Wolves sit third with three wins, one defeat. Marines handle Air Corps 28 to 16 in high school division. Wrens top Robins 12 to 10 in junior girls. Wrens lead with four wins and one defeat. In high school girls division the Hawks are undefeated at 2–0.

Bobcats Panthers Bears Gorillas Wolves Tigers Lions Williams Brock D. Brock Hotle Thornton George Gorham J. Beenblossom E. Beenblossom Tweeten Marines Air Corps Putman Zook Wylie Carter Army Navy Wrens Robins Siegle Cook Walton Kelsey Red Birds Hawks Pelicans Eagles

Pleasant Plain Team to Meet GI at the Y

Turner manager of the GI basketball team announced a game at the Y Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Opposing will be Pleasant Plain led by Ed and John Chucak and Pacha, a strong independent squad. The Pleasant Plain crew has had a fine season and the matchup is expected to be a top game of the year at the Y.

Yene Turner Pleasant Plain John Chucak Pacha

St Mary's Beats Alumni 34 to 28 in Riverside Clash

In a brother against brother matchup at Riverside public school gym St Mary's high school defeated a former players team 34 to 28. The regulars led 10-5 after one period 20-9 at half 24-19 after three quarters and finished strong to seal the win with Donald Kiefer contributing for St Mary's.

Riverside Riverside Public School St. Mary's High School St. Marys Alumni St. Mary's

March Meeting of Fort nightly Music Dept Led by Mrs Sorden

The Fort nightly music department held a March meeting led by Mrs Milo Sorden with two members and four guests present. The program featured Bach pieces, a vocal solo by Mrs Sorden, a Phil Emanuel Bach piano piece, a Christiansen quartet, and a review of F M Christiansen's life. Refreshments followed the social hour hosted by several members.

Eclub Milo Sorden Eleanor Tucker M. L. McCreedy John Owen Boyd White United Presbyterian Church White Edna Klein Bernice Quintus Frank B. Miller J. C. Holbert Helen Harvey A. R. Tervelt Miss Harvey Johann Sebastian Bach Sorden Robert Fulton Lyle Groves

Huxley School Superintendent Rodney Rabenold Released From Mayo

Rodney Rabenold superintendent of schools in Huxley Iowa has been released from Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota after a 22 day stay following eye surgery He is now in a Des Moines hospital for further care before returning home His brother Hilton Rabenold received the news Watch for ad tomorrow Little's Furniture announces move eight blocks south of former location Also Mr and Mrs John Harp of Sibley will visit tomorrow evening to stay with friends in Washington while Mr Harp recently discharged from the Navy will be their host at the Bostwick residence

J. L. Lohberger Martha Lohberger Army Nurses Corps Munich Rodney Rabenold Huxley Iowa Mayo Hospital Rochester Minn Des Moines Hilton Rabenold Rodney Little's Furniture John Harp Sibley Washington B. F. Bostwick Harp Navy

Evangelistic Services Set At Prairie Flower Church

Rev George Sweeting and pianist Bob Post return to Prairie Flower Baptist Church for a weekend series of evangelistic services following a December visit that was well received. The pair were secured again to lead the gatherings.

George Sweeting Bob Post Prairie Flower Baptist Church

Hospital Admissions and Births in Local Area

Mrs D D Owens of Crawfords ville admitted as a medical patient. Mrs Margaret Humphreys of Wyman admitted for x rays and discharged this morning. Rev and Mrs Walter Reiger of Wayland are parents of a ten pound six ounce son born at 7 30 this morning. Mrs Theo Stagner of Wellman underwent a tonsillectomy. Carol Ann Straube of 1302 East Third Street admitted this morning as a medical patient. William Shalla of Kalona discharged this afternoon.

D. D. Owens Crawfordsville Margaret Humphreys Wyman Walter Reiger Wayland Theo Stagner Wellman Carol Ann Straube East Third Street William Shalla Kalona

High Scorers Turn in Points For Alumni Game

The high scorer netted 13 points while Elmer Draker and Louis Pailliotet added 10 and 6 respectively. Kenneth Muller led the Alumni with 10 and Elmo Kron had 6. Ex service men Robert Ryan Kenneth Muller Robert Pailliotet Melvin Schneider and Robert Pogge took part. Rev J J Fath notes two scheduled games with J Bridgets Victor remained unplayed due to stormy weather.

Elmer Draker Louis Pailliotet Kenneth Muller Elmo Kron Robert Ryan Robert Pailliotet Melvin Schneider Robert Pogge J. J. Fath the &J. Bridget’s School of Victor

Mrs Hull Reviews Neumann Book at Fortnightly Club

Mrs E F Stutsman hosted the Fortnightly Literature meeting with 14 members present. Mrs Hull described Now That Aprils There by Neumann, a tale of English children in America who challenge English parental customs, followed by discussion with Mrs Berdo. In Belle Center Ohio 5000 high school students heard sermons by Mr Sweeting and Mr Post as they moved to Focket Testament League services over the weekend.

E. FE. Stutsman A. W. Clow Charles Berdo Courtney Kline Anna Dawson Henry Bailey Cade Shearer H. C. Hull W. H. Lloyd C. W. McLaughlin Hull Neumann America Berdo Sweeting Post United Presbyterian Church of Belle Center Ohio Focket Testament League

St Marys Circles Benefit Card Party Held At K C Hall

St Mary's Circle of St James church sponsored a benefit card party last evening at K C hall with 18 tables for bridge pinochle and euchre. Winners included Mrs Frank Casey high bridge Mrs Clyde Fishburn euchre Alex Gevock pinochle Ed Sullivan door prize Isador Houseal cake number and cake walk honorees Mrs Mert Bickford Mrs Isador Houseal Guy Troxell and Alex Gevock. A committee led by Mrs Wilbur Richardson and others served refreshments after the games.

St. Mary's Circle St. James Church K. C. Hall Frank Casey Clyde Fishburn Euchre Alex Gevock Ed Sullivan Isador Houseal Mert Bickford Guy Troxell Wilbur Richardson Ed Rich Ray Redlinger Elmer Peiffer

Farmer Bloated With Gas Feels Like Hog On Slop

Ballwin Missouri farmer Edward Baumer says after meals he belched sour liquids and felt constantly bloated until using Pra-lax an herb medicine with Cascara and Senna. The ad promises relief from constipation and gas and offers money back if not delighted. The Pioneer Drug Store endorses the product with caution to use as directed.

Edward Baumer Ballwin Missouri

Golden wedding dinner marks 50 years for Wolfords

Mr and Mrs E C Wolford of Oakland township Louisa county observed their golden wedding on Sunday March 3 with a noon farm dinner. They have two sons Clayton and Alton Nichols and three daughters Mildred Mrs W B Phillips and Mrs W H Fuss. Mrs Wolford Eliza Chown taught school and wrote items for newspapers. Louise Hafner set for marriage to Jack L Estle at Letts Methodist church March 17. United Service women hosted by Mrs Howard Greene and Maxine with a pot luck. Eight boxes of clothing for Norway and four comforters for Oakville flood victims. Next Friendly Neighbor club meeting March 12 at Mrs Madge Hauenstein home.

E. C. Wolford Oakland Township Louisa County Columbus Junction Clayton Alton Nichols Mildred W. B. Phillips Montezuma W H. Fuss Dayton Ohio Wolford Eliza Chown U. S Howard Greene Maxine United Service Women Friendly Neighbor Club Norway Oakville Neild Madge Hauenstein

Presbyterian prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 9 30

The Presbyterian morning prayer group will meet at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church. Master Masons are advised of a special meeting at Ainsworth on Thursday March 7 with Mr. Thornton speaking and refreshments to follow. Q R Thoma see 15t3

Presbyterian Master Masons Ainsworth Thornton

Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings This Week

Notices list dozens of events in Washington county including nurses meeting, educational movie, DAR gathering, and multiple club sessions. Public affairs, P.T.A. joint meetings, OES, W.S.C.S, and World Day of Prayer services appear with times and venue notes.

Washington County Nurses Home Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall

Carrol Ruth Young Honored at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Leonard Young hosted a birthday dinner for their daughter Carrol Ruth who marked her second birthday February 27. Guests included Ralph Stewart and Mr and Mrs Fred D Stewart as well as the honorees grandmother who baked a loving angel food cake.

Leonard Young Carrol Ruth Ralph Stewart Fred D. Stewart

Birthday Greetings Row For Local Families In Columbus Junction Area

Rozanne Davis celebrates a fourth birthday with a family party in Columbus Junction as do William Ralph Knauss and Connie Rae Welch with their families. Wayne Shalla marks his 11th birthday with school friends. other local observances include Eddie Gray and several residents extending birthday wishes.

Rozanne Davis John H. Davis Columbus Junction William Ralph Knauss Arlis R. Knauss Connie Rae Welch Raymond Welch

Open House Planned for Golden Wedding of Bauer Couple

Mr and Mrs Fred Bauer of West Chester celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. An open house is planned Sunday March 10 in the Bauer home from to 5 o clock with friends invited to call.

Fred Bauer West Chester Bauer

Dinner Meeting of Junior Fortnightly Club Imagined

The Junior Fortnightly club met at Mrs. Wallace Caldwell's home for a dinner with co hosts Virginia McLaughlin and Mrs. Claire Darbyshire. Fourteen members and two guests attended as the program featured Musical Memories by Miss McCall with Virginia Utterback and a musical quiz plus an accordion solo. The next gathering is planned for April 1 with Mrs. Robert Gates hosting.

Wallace Caldwell Virginia McLaughlin Claire Darbyshire Betty Snakenberg Audrey Putman Virginia McCall Alice McDaniel Miss Me- Call Virginia Utterback Robert Gates

Trier Crawford Wedding Vows Read In Keota Rectory

Vernetta Marie Trier and Marion D. Crawford were married in a 10 oclock double ring ceremony at St James rectory attended by immediate families. The bride grew up in Keota and works as a beauty operator. the groom is a farmer who served in the 113th Cavalry in Europe and was discharged in 1941. They will reside on a Wellston area farm.

Theola Adam Albert Adam Wayne Testroet St. James Church H. J. Corcoran Orena Adam Burlington Gerald Adam Keota Russell Ferguson Moline Dale Sheetz Wilbert Adam Theodore Anderson Irene Ofelt FE. J. Harmeier Vernetta Marie Trier Raymond Trier Marion D. Crawford St. James Steve Crawford Clara Dobras Francis Reed Miss Dobras Trier Lavonne Trier Bernard Redbreer Bernard Redhlinger C. C. Reister Keota High School Raperta Crawford 113Th Cavalry Wellston

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