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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1949
Page
2
Mrs. C. B. Reed was taken to Iowa City today and admitted to University hospital for several days of treatment.
Rev. D. J. Coon of Los Angeles writes a sketch of Amy Edworthy born in Washington. She worked at H. S. Ward store in Washington then Louisville with Eliza beth N. Regan, later moved to Los Angeles. She died after a sudden heart attack while employed at Sears Roebuck in Los Angeles. Her parents were Frank and the late Mrs Edworthy, active Baptist church members.
Jane Tanner led the Pepperettes to a 30 23 victory over the Shazams in the first game of a YWCA girls doubleheader. Betty Snider and Jane Dickinson propelled Brighton in the later win over the She Wolves 33 21 as Snider scored 14.
Ottumwa class AA Bulldogs upset Moorhead to win 39 to 29 and advance to the finals at the University of Iowa fieldhouse. Forest City edges Winfield 46 to 43 to set the other final. Herb Thompson leads Forest City with a bid for the scoring crown as Dennis Johnson clinches late.
A white fire from the distant atomic pile lit the gates of Oak Ridge for a moment, and in a millionth of a second the signal traveled by telephone to release the crowd. The city is now open to visitors without restrictions.
West Chester and North English each place two players on the first Ke-Wash conference all opponents team released by league officials. The Wellman Wildcats headline the first five with Don Swartzendruber at center and Green of North English as a guard.
Souvenir hunters salvage fragments of a red and blue ribbon as hundreds queue outside four new gates and enter the city. Senator Brien McMahon spoke of a future where international control of atomic energy removes fences around Oak Ridge amid ongoing restricted access to the laboratories.
A note on color science claims yellow is the brightest color and has been used as a stimulant in treating eye and nerve troubles. The statement suggests yellow’s unique luminosity and its historical use in therapeutic contexts.
The guide explains that to convert board feet to linear feet you multiply by 12 and then divide by the lumber's thickness and width. It emphasizes correct unit handling and provides a practical method for quick calculations in shop planning.
Miss Margherita Tarr extension service landscape architect from Iowa State College spoke to a Washington YMCA audience on four basic landscaping points greatest use convenience attractiveness and ease of upkeep. She illustrated with drawings and discussed Memorial drive Elm Grove cemetery and city street and park landscaping.
Buttermilk now serves as a key component in paint production aside from food uses for people and animals.
A list of social and club meetings for the week includes the Associate Presbyterian Missionary society at 8:00 p.m. and Rainbow Girls at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, DAV Legion hall events, Fortnightly drama transport from the library, YWCA mixers and crafts, Inter-YWCA basketball, Damascus Shrine, and Women’s Missionary Society sessions. Also noted are garden department meetings, PTA instruction, and nursery transportation at the YMCA.
A community page lists birthdays and wedding anniversaries for many residents. It notes ages from 2 to 19, recognizes a centenarian air date for Mrs. Sarah Jane Essley Nicola, who would have turned 100, and mentions several other individuals and relatives across West Chester and nearby areas.
Poultry on pasture consume about ten percent less mash and grain than birds kept penned up, reflecting the efficiency of outdoor foraging. The observation highlights feed savings linked to free range conditions.
Oil soaked rags should be burned in the incinerator immediately or stored in covered metal cans to prevent fire risk. This guidance emphasizes immediate disposal or secure containment to avoid spontaneous ignition hazards.
The New Haven Ladies Aid society will meet at the church in April for a potluck dinner and officer elections. The group plans a church cleaning session next week at the church, with each member to bring a dish to pass and sandwiches. Mrs Ruth Luers led devotions and read Psalm 121. A Red Cross donation was approved and 13 members answered roll call with sandwich suggestions. guest Ireta Janecek attended.
A Friday evening birthday dinner honored Kenneth Fenn on his eighteenth birthday at 6 30. Guests included David Chilecote Harold Gamon Virginia Zieglowsky and Martha Gamon. Kenneths mother Mrs P L Fenn and his sister Marolyn served the meal before the group enjoyed card games.
Forty four attendees gathered for a 7 o'clock supper at Franklin Center school Friday. Mrs Chmelai and Mrs Durst prepared coffee while Patty McDowell and Faith Bauer performed declamatory selections. Cecil Ayers screened comic pictures and Texas citrus pictures. The next party is set for April 9 with Mrs Frn ton and Mrs Bar holo new on the coffee committee.
Mr and Mrs Bert Booth hosted a Friday birthday supper for Mrs Clarence Booth Eugene Booth and Mary Jo Kleese who have February or March birthdays. The cake with candles drew interest as Clar ence Booth Carol Isaac Kleese Betty and Eddie attended.
The American Legion auxiliary of Crawfordsville chose Mrs Anna Leese as its Queen of the Year candidate at a Wednesday meeting in Legion hall. Twenty members attended and planned to attend the county auxiliary meeting March 22 at Ainsworth. A report covered the March 16 party for ex service men at the Mt Pleasant State hospital. Mrs W A Orris gave a reading and Mrs Blake Spencer helped with refreshments. A five dollar Red Cross donation was approved.
The Junior college faculty honored the basketball team and coach John McConnell for a successful season with a Friday evening party at the high school living room. Co chairs Mrs Irma Butner and Virginia Pettit organized games including rummy pinochle and cootie, with refreshments of hamburgers pickles ice cream pies and coffee.
Invitations go out for the March 20 wedding of Phyllis Cherry of Janesville Wisconsin to Richard Corris. The ceremony will be at 4 PM in the Presbyterian church in Shapiere Wisconsin. Miss Cherry is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Cherry of Janesville formerly of Washington and granddaughter of Mrs Ella Cherry of Zion Illinois formerly from this place. L M Meek of Washington is an uncle.
Mrs Ray Glover is honored at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Dean Cox. Games included a cootie diversion with gift openings for every completed cootie. Mrs Glover won high score. Mrs Marvin Christenson had the low score. Miniature pink diapers and baby bootees served as napkin decorations.
Zimri Rebekah lodge met Friday at 7 20 PM in IOOF Hall with Mrs. Ted Morgan presiding. One new member was voted in and applications read. For the April 28 social committees were named including Mrs Clive Gray Mrs Wayne Marston Mrs Henry Wagenknecht Mrs M D Lee Rosalie Hysell and others for program kitchen and traveling Bible duties.
S Patrick's day was served by Mrs. William Robertson, Mrs. Russell Zickefoose, Mrs. Howard Beenblossom and Mrs. W A Ortis.
The statement claims that energy needed to work at an incorrect table height is four and a half times higher than at the correct height, implying efficiency loss due to ergonomics and posture.
A sacrificial service at the church altar closed the Friday WSCS general meeting in the auditorium. Gifts on a table decorated by Mrs. Harry Simpson. prayers led by Mrs. A B Smith after a Calvary duet. Mrs. Gates, president, gave Lent thoughts and announced April events and the Burlington district convention.
Rev D K Ford led devotions and installed officers of the Women's Missionary Society at Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Church. New officers include President Mrs D K Ford and Vice Presidents Mrs Earl Monson Mrs C C Moorehead and Mrs Frank Gault. Annual reports were read and committees named for the coming year.
Damp colored garments were wrapped in waxed paper to shield them from color bleed onto other items in the laundry basket, preserving hues during storage and transport.
Early darkness in autumn and winter doubles traffic troubles and raises accident risks on farms and rural roads.
At the hospital births include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hatcher of 221 West 3rd at 2 52 PM and a son for Mr. and Mrs. John Hink le of Pleasant route 2 at 12 52 AM. Admissions note Larry Stout Friday and James and Leslie Stoops Saturday with tonsillectomies. Dismissals list Mrs. Dale Brenneman and son Kalona Marguerite Black and Mrs. Ruby Sharp Keota.
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