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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1946

Page

2

Local Births and Hospital Briefs

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Herman Wagenknecht of Ainsworth are parents of a nine pound three ounce son born at 2 20 this morning A son was born at 6 45 this morning to Mrs Anna Mae Borkoski 407 South Second Avenue Mrs Eva Faircheid 633 East Second Street was admitted last night as a medical patient Michael LeRoy Lillig Keota underwent a tonsillectomy this morning Dismissal today included Mrs Dale Sojka and daughter of Riverside Mrs Charles Crile and daughter of Route Two Emmett Beard Diagonal John Atkinson Route Four

Herman Wagenknecht Ainsworth Anna Mae Borkoski South Second Avenue Eva Faircheild East Second Street Dale Sojka Riverside Charles Crile Route Two Emmett Beard John Atkinson Route Four

Beef Surplus From Burlington Wreck Reaches Plano

In Plano Illinois on May 14 a Burlington wreck spilled fresh beef from a damaged refrigerator car. Joseph Stupka bought 24 500 pounds of beef from the incident as other cars carried eggs and freight nearby. The single broken refrigerator car yielded the notable quantity.

Plano Ill Kendall County Joseph Stupka Burlington

Schedule for Washington junior baseball league games

Announcement of the Washington junior baseball league schedule received from the first district general chairman in Muscatine. The league lineup lists games at Muscatine, Columbus Junction, Winfield, Wapello and Morning Sun with home and away designations from June through August.

Washington Muscatine Legion Baseball Committee There Columbus Junction Winfield Wapello Morning Sun Here

Brighton Triumphs Over Mediapolis In Ninth Inning Rally

Brighton Post 212 erased a 5-3 deficit in the ninth with a four run burst to claim their first win of the season. Don Dutweiler hit a pivotal two on homer after Cole stole home. next Sunday they face Wapello at home starting around two o'clock with a slate of upcoming home games listed.

Brighton Mediapolis Brighton Post Don Dutweiler Cole Post Wapello Wilton Junction Muscatine Winfield Morning Sun Letts

Close-Fitting Cover Improves Cooking Versatility

A close-fitting cover is essential for many cooking processes and buying a pan and cover together can be cost effective.

Washington Demon Track Team Aims for Fort Madison Relays

Coach Gus Alsip said he will take at least ten boys and up to fourteen or fifteen to the Fort Madison relays this afternoon and evening. Washington expects to score well as southeastern Iowa rivals and teams from Illinois and Missouri compete.

Gus Alsip Washington High School Fort Madison Washington Iowa Illinois Missouri

Major Leagues Snapshot With Standings And Results

The Brooklyn Dodgers lead the loop at .682 with St Egwis at 8. The list shows Boston Chicago Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia records around .524 to .238. Monday results include Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 3 and Boston 7 New York.

Brooklyn St. Egwis Philadelphia Boston New York St. Louis Lanier Gregg Webber Cincinnati Beggs Carpenter Chicago Borony Jurisiic Pittsburgh Ostermueller Wallace Cleveland Detroit Bevens Gettel Lett Ferriss Dobson Haynes Knott Gromek Washington Wolff Overmire Washington Es

Following distance rule for safe driving speeds

The guideline states the safe following distance equals one car length for every 10 miles per hour. At 30 mph the recommended gap is three car lengths.

Social calendar highlights for week from local groups

Noticee for this column are to be in by 10 a m. Ann Judson Missionary society meets 7 30 p m at church hostesses Carol and Lucille Forgey Mrs Charles Dawson Nyla Reinier Past Noble Grand Circle 7 30 YA I wowace Mrs J M White 303 Ss Marion Alma Hearne Holland 6 15 at the church Mrs Boyd White's pupils piano recital postponed from Thursday Wednesday Sunshine club 2 p m Mrs Charles Cannon Bring your daughter or mother Roll call a flower combination Public Affairs dept sec 1 1 o clock luncheon Mrs R H McCleery Mrs H H McCleery co hostess New Haven Ladies Aids Society afternoon Mrs Glen Cuddeback Roll call mothers Gay poem Flower seed and bulb exchange Rosemary Gub postponed one week Kolah club 2 p m Charles Jackson 921 North Sixth ave Notify hostess if not attending American Legion Auxiliary 8 p m at Legion hall Thursday Homemakers club afternoon notice change of meeting date Past Chiefs Association eye bous uses Laura Stewart O ES pinocchte party 2 p m at Masonic temple Handcraft dept sec 4 8 p m Mrs Mrs Duane C Griggs 730% Fourth Ave Notice Lexington Ladies Aid society afternoon at church parlors Hostesses Mrs Carl Gidfield Mrs Cecil Amlong Mrs Ray Wiles Chapter 1 PED 7 30 p m Mrs S W Livingston Independent club 1 15 dessert luncheon Mrs Edith Beenblossom W C T U 2 30 pm Mrs M H Sartor 504 W Wash st Friday Bethlehem Commandery and families 6 30 p m cooperative dinner Masonic temple Pin dish to pass sandwiches table service W S C S of Methodist Church general meeting 2 p m at church

Ann Judson Missionary Society Carol Lucille Forgey Charles Dawson Nyla Reinier Noble Grand Circle J. M. White Marion Alma Hearne Holland Boyd White Sunshine Club Charles Cannon R. H. McCleery H. H. Mce-Cleery New Haven Ladies Aids Society Glen Cuddeback Rosemary Gub Kolah Club Charles Jackson North Sixth Ave American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Homemakers Club Tom Stirling Chiefs Association Eyebous Laura Stewart O.es Masonic Temple

Susannah Girls Dinner for Mothers at Meth Church

Susannah Girls of the Meth odist Church hosted a dinner for their mothers in the church social rooms with eighteen members and fourteen mothers attending. The program featured a devotional, lesson study, poems, solos, and a co operative dinner served by the kitchen committee, with flowers given to mothers as they arrived. Rebekah lodge and W.C.T.U. announcements followed, inviting all missionary societies to attend.

Susannah Girls Methodist Church Helen Wilcox Mark Martha Davis Hiroshima Martha Downing Nadine Fayne Ruth Bartow Dorothy Walker Patricia Longwell Fred Bartow Frank Longwell

U S Monopoly Helium Source Described as World Leader

The United States monopoly on helium is described as unmatched by others, with natural gas from the American Midwest containing 1 to 7 percent helium and no comparable sources found abroad.

U. S United States American Midwest

Elect Mrs Cruise President of T T T Chapter Y

The regular meeting of the T T T Chapter Y was led by Mrs Harold Putnam with 17 members present. Officers elected for the year were Mrs M J Cruise president Mrs Milo Sorden vice president Mrs Walter Doak recording secretary Mrs Charles Morris corresponding secretary Mrs John Owen treasurer and Mrs Boyd White historian. Mrs Putnam installed the officers. Members are sending packages to the Netherlands. After a white elephant sale refreshments were served by Mrs Young.

T.T.T Nate Young Harold Putnam M. J. Cruise Milo Sorden Walter Doak Charles Morris John Owen Boyd White Putnam Netherlands Young

Fine leather zipper notebook and brief case combo

A description highlights a high quality leather item that combines a zipper notebook with a brief case. It emphasizes full leather construction and premium craftsmanship as a single versatile accessory.

Gifted Onyx Fountain Pen with Perpetual Calendar

A refined writing instrument featuring a high quality fountain pen set in a lustrous onyx base and equipped with a perpetual calendar. The elegant piece blends luxury materials with practical date tracking for daily use.

Diverse Styles and Finishes for Various Card Cases

The catalog notes multiple styles and finishes including models with coin compartments and options with photo holders. It highlights the range available for different needs and preferences.

Leather Belts Feature Modern and Traditional Styles

Plain leathers and tooled leather rang­er belts are shown alongside new style plastic belts, highlighting a range of designs. The exhibit emphasizes both classic craftsmanship and contemporary materials.

Big selection of ties and suspenders for men

A local store advertises a wide range of neckties and suspenders for men. Suspenders priced from 1.00 to 1.50 with various styles, colors, and patterns. Both tab and clip-end suspenders are available.

Handkerchiefs Offered In Plain White Styles

Plain white handkerchiefs of good quality in full men's sizes offered at 15 to 50 cents each.

Leather Key Cases Display at Bargain Prices

Good looking and practical leather key cases priced at 1.50 to 2.50. They protect pockets and carry keys securely. A nice selection available for buyers seeking practicality and style.

Men's jewelry and accessories in masculine styles

A catalog blurb promotes men's jewelry from 50c to 3.59 with tie chains key chains and tie and collar clip sets. Emphasizes masculine appeal and practicality for wear and liking.

Leather Fitted Toilet Case Sets Range from Five to Twenty Five

A sale offers genuine leather fitted toilet cases priced between 5 and 25 dollars. Each case includes zipper closure and a selection of toilet accessories aimed at practical travel use.

Pullover Sweaters Attract Youthful Market

All wool pullovers of fine quality with fancy figure designs. Very popular with young men.

Fancy T Shirts Go To Market For Boys

Ad copy notes a price of 1.65 for fancy knit T shirts with blue and white blazer stripe styling appealing to boys, described as the kind they prefer.

Wile Blazer

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Wolf’s Flower Michael LeRoy Lillig Keota Little Washington Dairy Park A. B. (Happy) Chandler Bebe Ruth C. C. Spink & Son Spink Building T. Louis 1 John L. Lewis Lewis Freshwaters Coal & Supply CO Démon Ft. Madison MAJOR Bethlehem Commandery and Families W.S.C.S. of Methodist Church Bae Int Ee Na Sc Susannah Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall West Chester W.C.T.U Howard Stewart Missionary Societies W.S.C.S. General Meeting Nicola Texcel East Side Square Klein South Side Square
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