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11 Mar 1944

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Washington Evening Journal

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Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1944

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Novel Decor Ideas for Flowering Plants and Birds

Creative display tips for indoor greenery and love birds include wall hangings and freestanding stands. Use decorative bird houses and potted plants on tables to add charm and warmth to living spaces.

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Local residents leave for various duties and visits

Mrs. Robert Logan journeys to Nashville with a Chicago stop en route while Ann's Beauty Salon closes for a Des Moines convention. Dr. and Mrs. Reid return from Little Rock. Allen Hampsher arrives from San Francisco on leave. Mrs. Livingston plans a weekend in Davenport. Sheila Kay Logan names a newborn. Cadet nurses at Mercy Hospital include Bette McKay and Nellie Anderson. Cadet Keith Hardy returns home for a spring break. Lt. McCleery departs for Wright Field. Cpl. McCleery goes to Camp Robinson. Alma Lins and Betty Sorenson visit then head back to Mercy nursing school. Charles Anderson travels to New York after his grandfather’s death and funeral.

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Allen Hampsher B.M San Francisco Calif R. H. Hampsher California Bette McKay Tves McKay Nellie Anderson Art Anderson Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Iowa City Mercy Hospital Washington Alma Lins Betty Sorenson Mrs. Willkins Charles B. Anderson New York City A. Anderson Marion T. Anderson Davenport
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Demons Edge Junction 46 25 to Reach Burlington Final

Washington high school Demons trounced Columbus Junction 46 to 25 to advance to the district tournament final at Burlington. Burlington beat Fairfield 41 to 25 to set up tonight's Washington vs Burlington final game.

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John Harp Washington Demons Burlington Demons Junction Columbus Junction Washington High School Fairfield Washington McNeal Junction McNeal FT Coc EIA Ectcane Aid Columbus McKee Gentzier OS Moncal Accewss Moor Bann SneAen Sanceue Ulae Hartzell Day Guy Carlton Ottumwa Albia Indianola Clair Red Norton Washington Center
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Stewart Wins Third Sixth Grade Championship

Stewart school clinches the sixth grade basketball title in Washington with a 15 to 7 victory over Lincoln after a series 2-1. Keith Hotle scored six points, Marvin Brown and Don McHone four each, Bob Sheets one. Don Earls and Jim Dawson contributed solid floor play. Lincoln’s Jack Tanner led with four points while Paul Brock and Dick Tweeten added points.

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Gene McCormick Stewart Washington Lincoln Keith Hotle Marvin Brown Don McHone Bob Sheets Don Earls Jim Dawson MecHone Jack Tanner Linccoln Paul Brock Dick Tweeten Hayes Kamseyer
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Twin Newborns Bless Ainsworth And Harper Families

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Ralph Johnson of Ainsworth welcomed a daughter born at 9 52 PM weighing ten pounds three quarters ounces A son born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lemley of Harper weighed eight pounds three and a quarter ounces

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Ralph Johnson Ainsworth Lloyd Lemley Harper
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Class Has Meeting With Mrs Cy Bush

The Loyal Woman's class of the Baptist church met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Cy Bush with 18 members and two visitors, Mrs Betty Thorn ton and Cary Lou, present. Mrs C W Walker led devotions from Psalm 27, then the president Mrs Bush presided over a brief business session and entertainment with games. Pictures were taken on the porch steps and refreshments were served with help from Mrs Fern Teets and Mrs Ben Coppock.

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Baptist Church Cy Bush Betty Thornton Cary Lou C. W. Walker Bush Fern Teets Ben Coppock
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Aid Society Elects Jessie Stewart as President for Year

Sixteen members of the United Presbyterian Ladies Aid society gathered at the church for a morning kitchen cleanup followed by a cooperative luncheon served by Mrs. Robert Wiley’s committee. Mrs. R. H. McCleery presided at 2:30 as officers for the new year were elected with Jessie Stewart named president and committee reports presented.

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United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Robert Wiley R. H. McCleery
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Mother’s Day honor candidate tied to Wellman staff

Mrs Lola Oldaker Coffey of Iowa City and Wellman is nominated for outstanding mother on Mother's Day. She led the Wellman Advance staff and is mother of nine. Congressman Thomas I Martin supports the nomination and sent it to the national committee in New York. Coffey's children include Max Coffey in Omaha, Hubert Francis James Coffey in the armed forces, and Jean Coffey with a Red Cross unit in North Africa. Three sons-in-law also serve in the armed forces.

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Lola Oldaker Coffey Iowa City Wellman Wellman Advance Thomas I Martin National Committee New York J. Coffey Max Farmer Omaha Nebr Hubert Francis James Marcia Morgan Chicago Helen Arnold Miami Ariz Kathleen Morrison Washington Diana Halda Savannah Jean Coffey Red Cross North Africa
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Youth 16 Arrested After Shooting Winterset Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff Cecil Letz said a 16 year old boy was jailed after shooting Madison county Sheriff Charles H. Neidt in the arm while returning him from Omaha to face a parole violation charge. The sheriff was overpowered after the youth fired one shot.

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Winterset Cecil Letz Madison County Omaha Neb Charles H. Neidt Neidt Letz
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W S C S Units of Methodist Church March Meetings

Ten of eleven Woman's Society of Christian Service units held afternoon meetings in members homes with Unit No. 2 meeting in the evening. Reports show 29 calls at Unit 1, 16 bazaar dollars for Unit 3, and 63 calls plus $2.35 collection at Unit 4. Several units discussed Lent, missionary lessons, Red Cross actions, and planned tea towels for the church kitchen.

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Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Unit No. 2 William Beggs E. S. Hebner Nordyke Max Cook South America China Pearl Parcell William Kos Babcock P. E. Babcock George Foster W.S. Kyle Arthur Griffith Clara Tooman Ed Gallaghe Middleton John Tucker T. L. Brookhart Stanley Chandler Fred E. Miller Edgar Guest Darrel Ross N. M. Speid Hugh Hall Krockhart W.8.c.s Miller Hall Pearl Meeker Clarence Jacobs Unit No. 7 Unit No
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Fertile Acres Fertilizer Use Across New England

New England consumed about 390,327 tons of commercial fertilizers last year, about 4 percent of U S usage totaling 10,005,238 tons. Massachusetts used 81,876 tons, while Maine led New England with 153,442 tons.

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New England United States Massachusetts Maine
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Highland Township Republican Caucus Set for March 13

The Highland Township Republican Caucus will meet at Highland Center schoolhouse at 7 30 p m on Monday March 13. The committee announces the gathering to discuss party matters and candidate selections.

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Highland Highland Center School House
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Card of Thanks from Mrs. Victor Blattner

The sender thanks many friends for cards gifts and flowers received during illness expressing gratitude and appreciation for the kindness shown by Mrs Victor Blattner

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Victor Blattner
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Friendship club elects new officers at regular meeting

Lydia Juzeler hosted the Friendship club meeting with nine members present. Officers chosen include Mrs. Lydia Gideon as president and Mrs. Stella Genkinger as secretary. The afternoon featured visiting and Chinese checkers with refreshments by the hostess and guest Mrs. John Cherry.

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Lydia Juzeler Friendship Club Lydia Gideon Stella Genkinger John Cherry
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Birthday notices for local residents celebrate anniversaries

Mary Grecian marks her third decade in the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club born in Washington. Albert and a longtime wife observe their 38th wedding anniversary with family gathered including Ray Manchester Vince Tellin Davenport Stanley Jones and others. Merle serves overseas while Stanley is in New York. Daryl Oldfield wed five years ago to Pvt Oran May of Fort Benning Harold Hyde Genevieve Baker Evelyn Sim Lee Arthaud and E M McConaughy send birthday congrats. Donna Wylie has a birthday today then waits till Monday for high school friends. R A Beenblosom and wife observe 30th anniversary as their son Daryl also has a birthday. Martha Ann Chance and Barbara Jean Rathmel reach fourth and twelfth birthdays respectively.

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Mary Grecian The Journal Washington Albert Simpson Ray Manchester Vince Tellin Fairview Stanley Jones Davenport Merle Stanley New York State Pvt. Oran May Fort Benning, Ga Harold Hyde Genevieve Baker Evelyn Sim Wayland Lee Arthaud Detroit, Mich E. M. McConaughy
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Birthday Greeting for Margaret Jane Owen

A birthday note for Margaret Jane Owen daughter of Dr and Mrs C A Owen of Monmouth Illinois formerly from Washington celebrates the occasion on this day.

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Margaret Jane Owen C. A. Owen Monmouth, Ill Washington
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Carrie Wilson Birthday Noted in Journal's Three Quarter Century Club

Tomorrow marks the 21st birthday for Carrie Wilson of Keo ta, a member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club. Born in Jacksonville, she is recognized for reaching this milestone.

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The Journal Three Quarter Century Club Carrie Wilson Keota Jacksonville
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Birthday notices for service members and families

Among the service men who will observe birthdays tomorrow are Lt. Rex Hazen a paratrooper in Italy Lt. Charles Bear in England Max Richenberger Logan Heilman An unusual birthday observance in one family is that of Mrs Elliott McKinstry and Mrs George Koehler twin daughters of Mr and Mrs George Chalupa and Margaret Elizabeth McKinstry two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Elliott McKinstry Two brothers Andrew Shelangoski of Fairfield and Adam Shelangoski of Rock Island will observe birthdays tomorrow.

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Rex Hazen Italy Charles Bear England Max Richenberger Logan Heilman Elliott McKinstry George Koehler George Chalupa Margaret Elizabeth McKinstry Andrew Shelangoski Fairfield Adam Shelangoski Rock Island
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Birthday Greetings From West Chester and Beyond

March 12 celebrations extend to Mrs. R. C. Ferguson of West Chester and Mrs. J. B. McConacey of Los Angeles plus Marie Jackson Martha Darlene Richardson Tillie McCall of Fairfield and Raymond Kaufman Beulah Longwell of Dublin among others.

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R. C. Ferguson West Chester J. B. McConacey Los Angeles Calif Marie Jackson Martha Darlene Richardson Tillie McCall Fairfield Raymond Kaufman Beulah Longwell Dublin Harrison
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Social Calendar listing from Monday to Wednesday events

Community group notices cover DeMolay meeting at Masonic temple and dance, Bible and literature department sessions at public library, OES initiation at Masonic temple, YWCA rooms events, Alma Hearne Holland Miss Society supper, Leila Anderson led Lenten service, and Baptist circle with co hosts. Also American Home departments 1 and 3 meet at various homes, W F W Auxiliary, and Grace Hill Ladies Aid with sack lunch and roll call. notices include changed meeting place and postponed past Noble Grand Circle sessions.

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T.T.T Mre Richard A. Stewart Masonic Temple Iyi Wccunc Public Library O.E.S American Home Dept Ed Sullivan Alma Hearne Holland D. A. Huber Jefferson St Leila Anderson Ann Judson Cirele Baptist Senereb Rene Warner Brighton Road Lucille Warner Thora Reynolds Hazel McCarty W.F.W. Auxiliary Hall Harvey Meek Noble Grand Circle Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society 1St Kings Rosemary Club Lloyd Foster
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Craig Richenberger Celebrates First Birthday at Home

Craig Richenberger, son of Cpl and Mrs Max Richenberger, marked his first birthday on March 9 with a party as guests toasted the honoree. A birthday letter from his father overseas was among keepsakes, while paternal grandparents J C Richenberger of Wayland missed the celebration due to illness.

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Craig Richenberger Cpl Max Richenberger Craig J. C. Richenberger Wayland Art Anderson Gertrude Walker Charles Walker Sam Warren Bobby and Dick Eddy Marilyn Frances Bill Lick Isob Anderson Ed Richenberger Rex
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Wyman Club Donates to Red Cross Fund

The Wyman community club met at the school house with Mrs. Paul Paisley hosting. Members voted a twenty five dollar donation to the Red Cross and enjoyed a quiz, a reading, and household hints. Refreshments fit for St Patrick's Day were served. Jessie Rees to host next meeting.

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Unit No. 1 C. B. Reed D. W. McClure John Cupp Clifford Thompson Ronnie Armstrong I. D. Quinn Birdie Hotle Carl Voorhees Scaritt College Golia Miller Eli Cook Thompson M. E., DeLashmutt Unit No. 9-2 Paul Mayer Arthur Rathmel Manford Wilcox St. Pavrick Wyman Wyman Community Club Paul Paisley Red Cross Lewis Coad R. J Hughes Blake Spencer Howell Rees Jessie Rees
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Brighton figures in local obituaries and birthdays

Hesseltine of Brighton and others are noted in obituaries with Havel Witthoft Box and Mrs Ober Longwell of Brighton. Tomorrow two candles mark Judith Ann Peiffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Peiffer of Brighton and Phyllis Arlene Knupp daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Knapp and Neva Hole daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hole of Pilotburg as they observe 12th birthdays.

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Hesseltine Brighton Ed Ob. Havel Henry Witthoft Ray Box Mrs Ober Longwell Judith Ann Peiffer Ernest Peiffer Phyllis Arlene Knupp Glen Knapp Neva Hole Ernest Hole Pilotburg
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Walnut Women's Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs E Lewis

Mrs Everette Lewis hosted the Walnut Women's club March meeting with a cooperative noon luncheon at one o clock. Eight members answered roll call with new ideas in housecleaning and the group voted a five dollar donation to the Red Cross. Mrs Earl Corpening and Mrs Ralph Corpening led contests. Mrs Ea Win Lukovsky attended as a guest. An April meeting will feature a plant bulb and seed exchange with Mrs Clyde Nicola.

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Everette Lewis Walnut Women's Club Earl Corpening Red Cross Corpening Ralph Corpening Ea- Win Lukovsky Clyde Nicola
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Honor Larry West on 3rd Birthday

Larry Allen West son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur West of West Chester was honored at a oyster supper for his third birthday at his grandparents home. Larry enjoyed two birthday cakes with lighted candles as center of attention. Attendees included Tommy West and Mrs Earl, Mattie McAvoy, Marilius West, and Mrs Chester McChure.

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Larry Allen West Wilbur West West Chester Tom West Larry Tommy West Earl Mattie McAvoy Marilius West Chester McChure
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Club Meets with Mrs O Edmondson in Kensington

The Wednesday Kensington club met with Mrs. Omi Edmondson with nine members present. They voted $5.00 for the Red Cross drive. Hostess showcased calico prints and 75 year old designs. Next meeting will be Mrs. Madge Frame. Luncheon served by Mrs. Adams. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Spesser hosted the 500 club with Corbin Crawford high scorer.

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Kensingie Club Omi Edmondson Nve Spesss Red Cross Madge Frame Adams C. M. Spesser Corbin Crawford G. F. Trove
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Entertains Club At Social Meeting

Mrs Bert Givens and Mrs Givens co hosted a H H club social meeting with nine members attending. Club president Mrs Don Holmes led the business portion and announced the next meeting on April 13 with Mrs William Hesseltine. The noon gathering ended with refreshments.

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Bert Givens Givens H. H. Club Don Holmes Liam Hesseltine
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Odd Fellows Meeting Notice At Odd Fellows Hall

Local lodge announces Tuesday evening gathering at Odd Fellows Hall with work, degree work, and candidate Wellman to be conferred. Members urged to attend and participate in the ceremony.

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Wolf’s Flower Shop Robert Logan Nashville Tenn Lt. Logan Ann Des Fred Reid Little Rock, Ark R. P Jack” Reid David Elder S/Set Stanley W. Chabal Tampa, Fla Sheila Kay Keith Hardy Wentworth Military Academy Lexington, Mo Emma Hardy S. GC. McCleery Wrightfield Dayton Ohio H. N. McCleery Camp Joseph T. Robinson Ark Charlie Crull Paul Maxwell Wayne Marshall Lyle Box Bob Bostwick Bob Boileau Thomasson Little Six Gene Tucker Allan Hampsher Clair Norton Roger Eicher Cecil Woodford Francis Mangold United States Armed Forces Little’s Furniture Aid Society Jessie Stewart Robert Dunbar Blythe Will Dunbar Earl Fisher Randolph Kelsey W.S.C.S Mrs. Reed Unit 4 Jones Unit No. 4 Will KE. Jones Ira Rathmel W. R. Gross Charles Wilson Harold Humston Bright Lloyd Neiswanger Humston Walter Langer East Madison Street Neiswanger Reaney Robert Reaney Unit No .1 Henry Berdo America Ralph Zeck Berdo Homer Birney Hal Richards Marbourg Wyatt Marbourg Unit No. 10 Clayde Knapp Wade Gardner Knupp Arthur Durst Clow A. W. Clow Unit No. 5 J. O. Sexton Annabelle Hite Tom Davis Chaplain Edman Grace Schufleur St. Patrick Samuel Lover Don Brindley Mrs. Sexton Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Iowa Daryl Oldfield Donna Wylie Martha Ann Chance William Chance Barbara Jean Rathmel Ray Rathmel Jackson Club Red Cross Fund Purina Startena Freshwater’s Feed Store E. Lewis Larry West
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