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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1946
Page
2
Robert McLaughlin, a junior agriculture economics student at Iowa State College in Ames, spent Wei sha celebration vacation at his home southeast of town.
Oscar Bjork route three and Lottie Sampson along with Goldie Vinton were admitted as medical patients. Don Hayes and wife welcomed a son at 4 18 yesterday. Roy Johnson and spouse welcomed a daughter at 3 02 yesterday. Mollie Tierney seeks hip treatment and Delmar Keller and wife welcomed a son at 1 last night. Clara Mondia gave birth at 6 28 this morning. Tom Palmer, O E Babb, Homer Hunt, Joseph Wieland admitted for surgery or as medical patients. Hubert Houseal and wife welcomed a daughter around 10 30 this morning.
Washington high finishes second in Class B at Fort Madison relays with 45 points led by Mt. Pleasant 51 and Sigourney 30 in a meet where Dick Dare won the half mile in 2 05. Pauls tied for second in the high jump and Wayne Marshall placed in the broad jump. Washington heads to the Little Six meet at Ottumwa next Friday as state meet preparations continue.
Lillian and Dora Minick hosted the regular Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society gathering at the Methodist church parlors. Ethel Anderson led devotions and Jeanette Kyle gave the lesson “Children and the Peace.” Helen Levis, president, presided as plans formed to pack boxes for foreign relief.
Elmer Sundquist of Marble Minnesota is spending several days with the Dennis Lynch family. The pair have been friends since kindergarten when they were neighbors, following Sundquist's recent honorable discharge from military service.
Ballwin Missouri farmer Edward Baumer says gas and bloating from meals made him feel like a hog until trying Pru-lax, a cascara and senna herb medicine. The ad promises relief and a money back guarantee if not delighted, urging readers to buy at Pioneer Drug Store.
The American Legion junior baseball squad holds workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. at the Armory field with many county boys showing interest. Washington and Kalona players are named, and Legion posts across Washington County are urged to support broader participation after the next two weeks.
Baseball card style summary lists today's matchups with pitcher records for Boston versus Chicago Rigney and Hughson, New York at St. Louis Gettel or Page, Washington at Detroit Leonard, Detroit at Philadelphia Knott and Newsom, Cleveland with Harder and Gromek.
National League standings show Brooklyn tied for lead at .652 with St. Louis, Chicago and Cincinnati just behind. Tuesday results include St Louis 7 Brooklyn 5, Boston 5 Pittsburgh 1, rain and matchups listed with pitchers and schedules. Change of address notice for S/Sgt Everett R. Baker at Q M Troops AP0 331 San Francisco.
The article announces a Soap Box Derby event scheduled for June 27. It outlines rules on car weight up to 250 pounds, wooden body and chassis, and functional brakes. Entry blanks are available from Gene Tucker at Tucker Chevrolet, with a parent or guardian required to accompany entrants.
Jane Eicher was feted at a Monday party at the C. J. Jungbluth home by Mrs. Jungbluth and other hostesses. Guests played bridge, awarded a games prize, and presented a group gift to the bride-to-be whose wedding to Edwin Linden of Brownsville, Penna., is set for Saturday. Gladys Christensen of Centerville was an out-of-town guest.
American Home groups held year end meetings as Fortnightly club’s American Home department wrapped up sections one two and three with May luncheons and a covered dish luncheon. Hosts Mrs Loveless Mrs Sheetz and Mrs Coon welcomed members and guests for programs readings music and club debates.
Pvt. Raymond E. Whisler now listed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland with 37892234 in Co C 2nd Ord Tr Regt 6th Bn 4th Plat Bks No 8. Fred Kephart departed yesterday for Excelsior Springs Missouri to spend two weeks away from home.
Porcelain enameled ware slotted spoons serve dual uses by saving time. They scoop large pieces from pans and also function as drains for drained foods, offering practical versatility in cooking tasks.
The Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church met in May with 15 members and two guests. New officers Carol and Lucile Forgey, Dorothy Dawson, and Nyla Reinier led the program. Devotions were by Miss Reinier. Forgey discussed India's geography and the year ahead. Dawson read an article on Emergency Landing of a Bombing Plane. Lucile Forgey spoke on recent returned missionaries from war zone in India. A letter from missionary Ota S. Walters in Mexico described duties and hardships. Members selected India at the Threshold and The Christian and Race for study. Mrs Rabern Davis joined as a new member. Refreshments followed.
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