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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1946

Page

2

Crawfordsville Faces St. Marys for State Bid

Crawfordsville must win its final sub state game against St. Marys of Iowa City to advance to the state tournament in Iowa City next week. Tonight Clinton plays Franklin of Cedar Rapids and Springville meets Preston while Ottumwa battles Iowa City in Class A action.

Crawfordsville Iowa City Washington County St. Mary’s Clinton Franklin Cedar Rapids Springville Preston Ottumwa Bloomfield Mediapolis Washington Little Six St. Mary's

Eggs headline two sizes from Jackson farm northeast town

Mrs. Eli Jackson shows two egg sizes gathered this morning on the Jackson farm northeast of town. The large egg measures eight and a half inches around while the smaller measures four and three quarters inches. The pullet laying the smaller egg is five months old.

Eli Jackson Jackson Farm Town

Sharon Loses to Washington Y in Narrow Court Result

Washington Y defeated Sharon 34 to 29 as Sharon led 8-6 after the first quarter and 17-12 at halftime. Norris and Fuhr stood out for Washington while both teams struggled with accuracy in a low scoring game.

Washington Sharon Norris Fuhr Marshall Ewe W. Chamberlin G — Herron Dunwoody D. Chamberlin McFarland Whitehead Eee Luckers Tegan Ic R. Meer Fee Snider Roberts C. Yoder Altimer B. Meer T. Yoder Lachen

Local Service News From Camp Crowder and Iowa City

Pvt Lester W Meyer of Company G34th Training Battalion Camp Crowder Missouri is listed. Mrs George Maxwell visiting Sioux City daughter is expected home today. Harold Messenger took daughter Virginia to Children's Hospital Iowa City for check up. Virginia had infantile paralysis at 18 months leaving one limb crippled after several operations. Treatments improved leg length and knee function says hospital physician.

Mac Morgan Iowa Southern Utility Company Wayne Kendrick George Maxwell Roy Tripp Sioux City Harold Messenger Virginia Children’s Hospital Iowa City

Dorothy Livesay and Everette Chorpening wed at Methodist church

Dorothy Arleen Livesay and Everette R. Chorpening exchanged vows before about 200 guests at the Methodist church. The couple, both from local families, received guests at a reception in the Livesay home and will reside on a farm northwest of town.

Russell Robert Richard Drury Marshalltown Dorothy Livesay Everette Chorpening J. P. Lempsey E. R Chorpening Dorothy Arleen Livesay Everette R. Chorpening Methodist Church F. G. Livesay James Chorpening P. W. Deedrick Columbus Junction Robert Birney George Miller Hdna Klein Milo Soruen Owen Hayes Carolyn Carvee Chicago Beatrice Ryan Lyle Godfrey J. P. Dempsey Livesay Home East Washington Street Army Air Corps Bermuda J. G. Etzel Herschel, Ill Russell, Robert and

Birthdays and anniversaries listed for local residents

Mrs. Lee Sands of Haskins celebrates 29th wedding anniversary. Birthdays mark twins Karen Rae and Sharon Kay Wallace, Evelyn Ruth Stout, Mary Ruth Brayton, Martha Lohberger, and Mrs. Cullen Bacon. Also noted are Mrs. Verle C. Edwards of Portland and Mrs. Rosina Johns White of Crawfordsville.

Lee Sands Haskins Karen Rae Sharon Kay Wallace Lee Wallace Evelyn Ruth Stout Donald Stout Mary Ruth Brayton Maurice Brayton Washington Martha Lohberger Cullen Bacon Rock Island Joe Lohberger Verle C. Edwards Portland, Ore Rosina Johns White Crawfordsville

Thawed Poultry Cooking and Safety Notes

Thawed poultry cooks more evenly and saves fuel. It can thaw slowly in the refrigerator or at room temperature but must be watched closely. Once thawed, cook without delay because thawed meat spoils more quickly than freshly killed.

Hospital admits Brighton man and local discharges noted

Leroy Mineart of Brighton was admitted as a medical patient this morning. Mrs. Duane Forinash and daughter Alice Marie, 119 South Marion Avenue, were discharged yesterday. Mrs. Charles Rademaker of Ainsworth was discharged today. Mrs. P. E. O'Connor lives in Ainsworth rather than Columbus Junction as reported. Gerald George Zeck celebrates his sixth birthday today with other local birthday honorees including Mrs. Carroll Halligat, Scott Wilcox, Phyllis Jean Guenth er, Victor Mayer, George Hubert Schulty, and Alice Carl.

Leroy Mineart Brighton Duane Forinash Alice Marie South Marion Avenue Charles .Rademaker Ainsworth P. E. O'Connor Columbus Junction Carroll Halligat of Muscatine Scott Wilcox Phyllis Jean Guenther Victor Mayer George Hubert Schulty Alice Carl

Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Gamon Home

Mrs William Gamon and Mrs H J Myers co hosted 12 Prairie Flower Missionary Society members four children and three guests. After a cooperative noon dinner Mrs C C Reeves presided with Mrs Carl Jarrard in devotions. A Faith reading from Hebrews 11 followed by hymns and prayers. Mrs Earl Smith led an India lesson on country people living conditions customs and missionary needs. Three new members were added: Mrs Ralph Herr Mrs Walter Neff and Mrs John Rittenhouse.

William Gamon H. J. Myers Prairie Flower Missionary Society C. C. Reeves Carl Jarrard N. J. Benson Earl Smith

Service Guild Meeting With Mrs Rathmel at Wesleyan Church

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church met with Mrs Rebecca Rathmel. Fourteen members attended as Mrs Harold Stephens led devotions. The group sponsored items for Alvin Drew School Pine Ridge Ky and heard a missionary lesson World Order and Peace. Irene Rich led entertainments and Mrs John Yousling was reinstated. The anniversary meeting with a cooperative supper is planned for April 11 with Mrs Fred Miller hosting.

Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Church Rebecca Rathmel Harold Stephens Alvin Drew Pine Ridge James Birney Irene Rich John Yousling Fred Miller Roy Fields

Luncheon Hosts Visit From Out of Town Guests

Mrs Bruce Lipscomb and Margaret Alice Stewart hosted a luncheon yesterday at Mrs Lipscombs home. Out of town guests included Mrs Horace Pike of Santa Ana California Mrs Hunton D Sellman and Mrs William S Wallace of Iowa City. The group had also dined with Mrs Sellman in Iowa City the previous week.

Bruce Lipscomb Margaret Alice Stewart Horace Pike Santa Ana Calif Hunton D. Sellman William S. Wallace Iowa City

Rebekah Club Meets at L. R. Baker Home

The Rebekah Club met yesterday with Mrs. L. R. Baker. Mrs. O. E. Sisk attended as a guest. Vice president Mrs. Baker led a brief business session and announced the next regular meeting with Mrs. Paul Deimerly. A family night supper at 6 30 pm is set for March 21 in the IO.A.F. dining room.

Rebekah Club L. R. Baker O. E. Sisk

Two Groups Unite Making One Class

The Shalom Group and Loyal Sisterhood classes of the Methodist Sunday school held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the church. Participants discussed combining into a single class and planned future sessions and activities for members.

Shalom Sisterhood The Methodist Sunday School

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Clubs

The social calendar lists church groups and societies meeting Friday and Tuesday. Notable items include the Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church at 2:30 p.m., WSC S general meeting with a 2 p.m. gathering, Rebekah Lodge at 7:30 p.m., Bethlehem Commandery cooperative supper at 6:30 p.m., United Presbyterian Ladies Aid business at 2:30 p.m., and West Chester WCTU at 7:30 p.m. Other events feature potlucks, luncheons, and cooperative suppers at various homes and halls with reminders to bring dishes and table service. The schedule also covers Junior Missionary Society, 19th Century Club luncheons, Fortnightly club meetings, drama department events, Rainbow Girls, D of U V, and Pythian Sisters activities, plus garden and auxiliary meetings and roll calls.

United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society West Chester W.C.T.U Merle McDowell Pleasant Junior Missionary Society of U.P. Church George Morrison Emma Barnett W. B. Dupuis Y. W Marcella Blackmer Marjorie Rodman Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple U.V Parionnnend Ross van Nostrand Boyd White

Thanking Neighbors for Help After Broken Leg

T H Well expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support while sidelined by a broken leg and for cards received.

Mary Martha class unites under Mrs Anderson guidance

Members of both classes decide to join as the Mary Martha class. Officers elected include president Sam Sigafoose and vice president Mary Genkinger. secretary Charles Welsh. treasurer Palmer Babcock. teachers J E Kunath and assistants T F Barker L A Bunce. A L Grifith assistant secretary. Pearl Whistler assistant.

Mary Martha A. Anderson J. E. Kunath T. F. Barker L. A. Bunce Sam Sigafoose Mary Genkinger Charles Welsh A. L. Grifith Palmer Babcock Pearl Whistler

Fortnightly Club Praised Dramatic Program

Frances Nash Donovan presented a vivid one woman show to about 225 Fortnightly members and guests in Peoria area Community room, featuring scenes from great figures building a new world. Mrs. Michels elected president. duties outlined for officers, committees, and April health program at the Y with Dr. Zimmer.

Frances Nash Donovan T. A. Michels Donovan Beverly Hills Califf Peoria Ill Washington Middle West Mary Magdadene Mary the Mother of Jesus Thomas Jefferson Harriey Stowe W. L. Alcorn Michels George Masson McCleery Music Department Brahms Thanks God Carolyn Hamilton Boyd White Bruce Lipscomb Edward McCut

Informal Coffee Honoring Mrs Charles Berdo at Berdo Nome

Mrs Boyd Berdo and sister Mrs Alex Lytle hosted a casual afternoon at the Berdo Nome 1201 South Iowa avenue to introduce the former's daughter-in-law Mrs Charles Berdo. Guests arrived at varied hours with Chicago guest Mrs E M Miller and others assisting. out of town visitors included several women from Fairfield Muscatine Santa Ana and Kalona.

Boyd Berdo Alex Lytle Charles Berdo Berdo Nome South Iowa Avenue E. M. Miller Chicago H. C. Hull Leslie Elcher Santa Ana Calif William S. Wallace Ilowa City J. N. Irwin Bighton T. V. Knerr Kalona

Dinner at Legion Meeting Tuesday Potluck event at post and Auxiliary

A potluck dinner will be served at seven o'clock next Tuesday as part of a joint meeting of the Leon Beatty post and Auxiliary. Following the dinner there is an induction of new Legion members with Commander Alvin Rommel aiming for a large audience.

Leon Beatty Legion Alvin Rommel

Funeral Rites Held for Margaret Hamil at Ainsworth

Funeral services for Margaret Hamil were held yesterday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church in Ainsworth conducted by Rev. Karl Megehelsen. Music was provided by a quartet including Mrs. Frank Henderson and others, with Mrs. Boyd White as accompanist. Pallbearers were Fred and Clarence Walker, Harry and W. H. McConnell, Robert Rhea and Lee Rhea. Burial followed at Crawfordsville Cemetery.

Margaret Hamil United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth Karl Megehelsen Frank Henderson Fred Orris A. E. Sands Mac Wallace Boyd White Fred Clarence Walker Harry W. H. McConnell Robert Rhea Lee Rhea Crawfordsville Cemetery

Avoid Shock Safety Guide for Electrical Work

Clear warning to never touch two lamps two switches or a lamp and a grounded metal object at once. Keep hands dry and avoid contact with live parts. use insulated tools and assume circuits are live. Follow safety steps to prevent electrical shock during maintenance or repairs.

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