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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1946
Page
2
Helen Cunningham a high school teacher from Waukegan Illinois traveled to Washington last night prompted by the grave illness of her uncle James Cunningham who suffered a severe heart attack yesterday similar to a prior episode about three years ago.
Mrs Edna Utter of Kansas City and Mrs George Struble of Iowa City spent yesterday with the Harold Gray family and attended a birthday dinner for Ellen whose birthday is today. G E Frey will be at 324 E Washington St Saturday March 16 for massage. Helen Cunningham of Waukegan Ill arrived to visit her uncle James Cunningham who is ill. Jean Atchison elected vice president of Currier hall and chairman of the judiciary board. Francis Turk left for Loveland Colo after visiting the Brewer family. Turk taught at Kirkartoun in North Sudan and with the Brewer daughter Carol. she is on furlough with a 12 year old Greek orphan Helen joining Loveland school.
Principal Al Tervelt of Washington high school is elected secretary of the Little Six Conference at Mt. Pleasant. Meeting approved next season’s basketball schedule opening December. Freshman and sophomore eligibility rule passes five to one with Washington dissent. Ottumwa and Keokuk absent due to sub state game in Iowa City. Track meets planned at University Field House March 29 and Ottumwa May 17. Sportsmanship trophy undetermined. prize held by Washington pending final votes.
Herbert Pfeffer of Washington was admitted last evening as a medical patient. Mrs. Robert Hamilton of Keota was admitted for minor surgery. Dismissals included S. L. Saboskie of Brighton this morning, Elmer Peiffer Keota route three, Margaret Huston of Columbus Junction, Mrs. Millie Lingo 325 East Main Street yesterday afternoon.
After use, brushes retain form and last longer when hung by their handles. The habit reduces deformation and wear, promoting longer life for each brush.
Ottumwa, the Little Six champion, defeated Keokuk 43 to 28 in the first round of the Iowa City sub-state tournament. Clayton and Hillhouse led Ottumwa with seven and five field baskets in the second half, as Bergason returned to action briefly. Vollers scored 12 for Keokuk. Wayland fell to Springville 50 to 44 in the same event. Crawfordsville faces Bussey in a Class B opener tonight.
The GI basketball team schedules a 7 30 p m game at the Y against Wayland, their second meeting on the local floor after Wayland’s four point win earlier this season. The Y also books a Thursday 7 30 p m clash with Sharon. On Tuesday March 19 the Y faces the Globe Trotters at the high school gym.
Gen. Prince H. Firouz said Iran received no reports of Russian troop movements as Washington claimed. Ghavami spoke after returning from Moscow but gave only general statements and avoided key questions. Washington reported Soviet forces moving south from the frontier toward Tehran through Tabriz.
A safety notice warns shooters to avoid aiming at bots hard surfaces or water surfaces. It stresses the risk of ricochet and injury and urges following range rules and using proper targets.
March meetings of the American Home department sections announced the Fortnightly club general meeting and guest night at 8 in the Y Community room. Frances Nash Donovan, a professional entertainer, will present the program. hostesses will come from the Bible department as sections organize nominating and program committees and share refreshments with members and guests.
Mr and Mrs W B Edwards learned their son Ralph R Edwards Maj M C landed yesterday at an east coast port and is in a New Jersey camp. Mrs Edwards from Ringsted Iowa plans to join him and they will travel to Washington soon. Edwards served 15 months in Europe with a hospital train unit and later a general hospital in France and Germany. Ralph Melville entered University hospital Iowa City today for eye diagnosis and treatment after a trip from Philadelphia where he was treated at Wills Eye Hospital.
Guests attended a luncheon where the table was attractively decorated with spring flowers. Mrs. Wright served tea to attendees as part of the St. Patrick's day celebration.
Dr E Grice Kerrs received praise at an informal reception hosted by Dr and Mrs George Kerr at 627 West Washington street. Trustees and members of the United Presbyterian church session attended with their wives Frances Turk of Khartoun and others.
North Sudan Virginia McCall and Mrs. Richard Bordwell led a short program with Miss McCall on accordion solos and Mrs Bordwell reading. Miss Turk sent greetings from Carol Brewer. Dr Grice spoke briefly and guests visited. Refreshments featured an African violet centerpiece with candles.
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