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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1946

Page

2

Hospital News Roundup From Local Medical Ward

Russell Kendrick admitted as medical patient last night. Mrs. Lyle A. Wilcox underwent tonsillectomy this morning. Mr and Mrs Bernard Wolf of 634 West Second Street welcomed a son at 10:58 yesterday weighing seven pounds 15 ounces. Mrs Ray Whitehead of 402 West Second Street discharged this morning.

Russell Kendrick Lyle A. Wilcox Bernard Wolf West Second Street Ray Whitehead

U and I Club Hosts Mrs W A Bealer Meeting

Mrs W A Bealer entertained the U and I club with seven members present for a regular afternoon session led by vice president Mrs I B Hoxworth. The group spent the afternoon playing wahoo and planned the next hostessing by Mrs Robert Dawson for June 8.

W. A. Bealer U and I Club I. B. Hoxworth Robert Dawson

Steel Center Dala Ohio Named Nation's Steel Center

Steel Center Dala Ohio, a town of 175 residents located 60 miles from the country's nearest steel plant, is identified as the geographical center of the United States steel industry.

Dala Ohio

Pagan Roots of Hot-Cross Buns Across Ancient Cultures

The article notes hot-cross buns were eaten in pagan rituals before Christian adoption. It cites customs among Ancient Greeks Romans Saxons and mentions integral uses in Mexican and Peruvian traditions as part of historical practice.

Hostess Serves Refreshments Assisted by Mrs. S P Finch and Mrs Don Bealer

The event featured refreshments served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. S P Finch and Mrs Don Bealer, detailing the hospitality at the gathering.

S. P. Finch Don Bealer

Mother helps daughter on trains as cars blocked on spur

A high school girl travels with her mother who guides her onto one of several cars blocked on a spur line. A second train arrives and the timing is barely right. The text also promotes early floral orders for Mother’s Day a week away.

Daughter

Strike Parley Disrupted Amid UMW Calls for Session

The 200 member policy committee of the United Mine Workers was urged into session next Tuesday fueling speculation of major union moves. No immediate break appeared, while key industries and utilities reduced operations to conserve coal supplies.

the United Mineworkers UFL

Major Leagues Standings and Wednesday Results

Major League standings show Boston 13 1 Detroit 5 1 Philadelphia 3 2 and New York 5 3 with St Louis 2 3 as results. Wednesday scores include Philadelphia 3 St Louis 2 Boston 13 Detroit 1 and New York 3 Cleveland 3. Chicago vs Washington rain and several games scheduled under variable conditions.

W. Il Boston New York Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Chicago Washington Philadelphia Johnson Chandler Trout Trucks Hughson Kramer Besse National League W. L. Pet Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Martin Hidge Chitedge Chipman Lee

Washington High Track Sets Fort Madison Trip

Coach Gus Alsip said Washington will send 12 to 14 boys to the Fort Madison relays Friday with preliminaries in the afternoon and finals in the evening. The squad seeks improvement after a weak dual meet in Iowa City and a tentatively scheduled Muscatine Mt. Pleasant triangular was canceled for now. Washington also schedules an invitation meet at Mt. Pleasant Tuesday May 7 ahead of the Ottumwa district meet next Friday.

Gus Alsip Washington Fort Madison Iowa City Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Washington Tracksters Ottumwa

Kauffman Sells Farm to Nebel in Noble County

J R Kauffman family moved to a Wayland property they had bought. Clayton Nebel and wife moved into the Kauffman farm they purchased. Mr and Mrs D W Widmer visited relatives in Elkhart and Pittsburgh.

Kauffman Nebel Clayton Nebel Kauffmans D. W. Widmer Gladys Elkhart

Local social notes and church notices from Indiana

Last week in Indiana brings a rundown of visits and family news. Mr. and Mrs. K W Goff dined with daughter Mrs Dennis Klopfenstein and family. Mrs Henry Leichty and daughter Doris Ann returned from Memorial hospital Mt Pleasant. Betty Rapp and Alex Dorsch of Washington called on Mr and Mrs Clayton Nebel. Ellis Leichty of Nebraska visited Henry Leichty. Rev and Mrs W H Regier and sons traveled to Kansas and Oklahoma to see relatives. Local students from Eicher school finished exams at Shiloh. Russell Wittmer received an honorable discharge and plans to enter the University of Iowa in June. Noble Cons school district held a special meeting. Young people harbored newlywed couples and were treated generously. Rev Ey Mullett of Wayland led services at Eicher church in Regier’s absence. Rev T E White of the Washington County Minister association will deliver the morning message next Sunday May 5.

Ind K. W. Goff Dennis Klopfenstein Henry Leichty Doris Ann Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant Betty Rapp Alex Dorsch Washington Clayton Nebel Ellis Leichty Near Lincoln Nebr Russell Wittmer Otto Frey Russell University of Iowa The Noble Cons. School Dist Ey Mullett Wayland Eicher Church Regier T. E. White Washington County Minister Association

Keep Eggs Cool For Best Results

Eggs should be stored at 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit in a storage room with about 75 percent relative humidity to maintain quality and safety.

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