Action Packed VFW Amateur Boxing Show in Washington
A near 400 crowd watched six bouts at the VFW armory with Cedar Rapids Otumwa and Fairfield fighters. Highlights include Bob Baird’s technical knockout of Jim Bartholow, Bob McCarrell's unanimous win over Bob Robertson, Johnnie Neill's knockout of Howard Gahn, Carl Thomas's unanimous decision over Johnnie Cartano, and a split verdict for Freddie Rusk over Dick Kanellis. Officials were Buckwalter, Walker, and Smith with Treferee noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Washington Armory
Fairfield
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Amos Standish
Junior Gohn
Jim Bartholow
Bob Baird
Bartholow
Baird
Bob McCarrell
Bob Robertson
Brighton
McCarrell
Johnnie Neill
Howard Gahn
Neill
Gahn
Thomas
Carl Thomas
Johnnie Cartano
Washington
Treferee
Freddie Walker
Wilbur Smith
Local residents take weekend visits across several towns
Local figures travel from Davenport Winfield and Cedar Rapids for visits and events. Mrs. W H Mitchell returns from Washington while Rev Paul K Wells leaves for Atlantic City as a church delegate. Numerous families plan weekend or short visits to Oelwein Wellman Wellman and Boone with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul K. Wells
Cedar Rapids
Atlantic City
N. J
Dare Captures Half Mile At Little Six Meet
Washington scored 17 points at the Little Six track meet in Burlington. Dick Dare won the half mile for Washington's sole first place, and he also placed fifth in the broad jump. Demons relay teams were hampered by Jack Zook's recent injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burlington
Dick Dare
Dare
Jack Zook
Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Business Meeting
The Rebekah lodge met at 1.0.C.F. hall with Mrs. Roy Stewart leading in the absence of the noble grand. Four membership applications were approved and initiation planned for the next meeting along with a past noble grand courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Roy Stewart
Kalona Lodge
Homemade Hats Tossed In County Line Club Roll Call
The County Line club met at Mrs William Zager's home Tuesday with ten members, two children and guests Mrs John Clegg and Grace Stone. Roll call featured clever homemade hats. A birthday shower for Mrs Thelma Shull followed a short business meeting then social time. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Eva Rabenold and Mrs Hugh Morris. The June meeting will be hosted by Mrs Dorothy Owens and will involve a Father s Day theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Line Club
William Zager
John Clegg
Grace Stone
Thelma Shull
Eva Rabenold
Hugh Morris
Dorothy Owens
Foxbuilt Dealers Luncheon Held in Iowa
Dealers and salesmen from south eastern Iowa attended a Foxbuilt conference yesterday at The Pines. About 25 representatives joined the luncheon while Edith Boileau provided music and Pete Turner of Des Moines led the business sessions. Mrs. George Dowell and Campfire girls headed to Pella for today’s Tulip Festival by Rock Island train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Foxbuilt
the Pines
Edith Boileau
Pete’ Towner
Des Moines
George Dowell
Pella
Rock Island
Washington Track Concludes Season at District Meet
Burlington won the meet with 128 points as Washington finished seventh of eight schools. Bob Kleese placed fourth in the quarter mile and the half mile relay clocked 1 37.2. Bursting ton fielded many entries, while Mt Pleasant scored 14 points. Dave qualified in the half mile for the state meet at Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Kleese
Burlington
Burtington
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Jackson Boys 4 H Club Plans June Club Tour
The Jackson 4 H club held a meeting led by Bill Crandall with eight members present and two visitors. They planned a club tour for Tuesday afternoon June 19 starting at the Art Duensing home, discussed the Washington county 4 H health contest, and decided to pay the entry fee from the club treasury. Each member shared what he is feeding for the achievement show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Boys 4 H Club
Harry Duensing
Bill Crandall
Bob Chabel
Raymond Bell
Art Duensing
Washington County
A. L. Duensing
Missionary Society Holds May Meeting at Federated Church
Crawfordsville reports a May missionary gathering at Federated Presbyterian Church with strong attendance. Devo tional leader Mrs Mamie Orrig and program leader Mrs Merle Twinam presided. Reports on Africa mission work by Mrs Anna Lease and Mrs Mamie Orris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
May
Federated Presbyterian Church
Mamie Orrig
Merle Twinam
Anna Lease
Mamie Orris
Africa
H. E. Dow
Ernest Clark
Ida Wooley
Edith
Pantomime At W S C S Meeting Highlights
Mrs. P L Etter presided over the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting in the ladies parlor. Edna Klein opened with song as the May family night dinner was canceled and June features a cooperative luncheon with Mrs. O Boshart of Wayland as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Etter
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Edna Klein
O. ©. Boshart
Wayland
Etter
Ed Hite
Janice
Fred Ball
Billa Lee
Marilyn Kelsey
T. C. Davis
Frances Young
Gertrude Clark
Zeck
Stanley
Mother Love
Unit No. 5
Lester Orr
Davis
Ferguson and Mrs Mildred Fish Serve Refreshments
Ferguson and Mrs Mildred Fish hosted a reception serving refreshments, according to local notices.
Social Calendar of Local Groups and Meetings
Notices for this column include Rainbow Girls installation at 2 p.m. at the Masonic temple and various events. Drama department dinner 6:36 p.m. at Mrs George Kerrs. White Shrine bridge party at 2 p.m. Masonic temple. Order of Rainbow Girls 7:30 p.m. at Masonic temple. Sunday Bible Class pot luck supper 6:39 p.m. at the Baptist church. Handcraft dept meets 10 oclock at WCA room with open house for Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin 3-9 p.m. Booster club afternoon hosted by Mrs Raymond Landau and Mrs Eal Richards. Pythian Sisters meet 8 p.m. at K P hall. VFW Auxiliary 8 p.m. at KC hall. New Haven Ladies Aid society Wednesday afternoon at church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
U. V
Legion Hall
Masonic Temple
Order of Rainbow Girls
Baptist Church
W. C
C. W. McLaughlin
Friends
W. Main
Booster Club
Raymond Landau
Eal Richards
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
K. C. Hall
Birthday and anniversary notices for local residents
Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCall on their 19th wedding anniversary. Birthday greetings are for Mrs. J. L. Mc Graw Ed Squire Harry Anderson Dale Smith Fred Kupka Clifford Baker Harry Watkins C Eyestone and Mrs. David Wine gardner of Wellman. Tomorrow Mr. and Mrs. Al Crone mark a 1904 wedding anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. West of Adel celebrate seven years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Harry McCall
J. L. McGraw
Ed Squire
Harry Anderson
Dale Smith
Fred Kupka
Clifford Baker
Harry Watkins
C. L. Eyestone
David Winegardner
Wellman
al Crone
Robert L. West
Adel
Birthday anniversaries for local residents observed tomorrow
Tomorrow marks birthday anniversaries for Mrs W J Dun can William Springman Vernon Witting Mrs N J Linnenkamp Kenneth Farrier Dale Arlin Batterson Francis Helfrich Bert Booth and Carol Coates daughter of Kenneth Coates in the community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Duncan
William Springman
Vernon Witting
N. J. Linnenkamp
Kenneth Farrier
Dale Arlin Batterson
Francis Helfrich
Bert Booth
Carol Coates
Kenneth Coates
Hemoglobin Colors Meat Pink and Red Tissues
The pink or red color of meat stems from remaining blood hemoglobin in tissues and the hemoglobin within the muscle.
Birthday Treats From Watkins And Musil Light Up Journal
Harry Watkins and Al Musil treated Journal employees with ice cream sundaes and angel food cake this morning. The informal celebration honored their birthdays with thanks and friendly wishes for more frequent celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Watkins
al Musil
Journal
Dutchetttes 4H Club Meets With Janet Tinnes
The May meeting of the Dutch ettes 4 H club included ten members who discussed yard appearance improvements. Esther Bower of West Chester attended as a guest, with talks on fit, color, and personal daintiness. Refreshments followed and plans were made for a wiener roast. next meeting with Leen and LaVern Shelnan is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Bower
West Chester
Virginia Griggs
Phyllis Boone
Marlene Maggs
Leen
LaVern Shelnan
Damascus Shrine Invites Attendances for Spring Ceremonials
Damascus Shrine of the Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem extends invitations to attend the spring ceremonial events. Manetho shrine at Fort Madison hosts Monday evening May 26 at 8 o'clock. Sethlehem shrine at Fairfield invites May 27 at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Order of White
Jerusalem
Fort Madison
Sethlehem
Fairfield
Washington High School 1942 class plans reunion
Members of the Washington high school graduating class of 1942 living in or near Washington are asked to meet with Bill Maas, class president, Thursday evening, May 22, at the Y. The group will make plans for the class reunion to be held in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Washington
Bill Maas
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Sam DeLong
R. H. Clark
Davenport
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Winfield
W. H. Mitchell
Eagle Grove
Mack McCune
W. H. Harrison
Ruth Crouch
J. K. Latta
Morning Sur
Alvie Harland
Donnie Brown
Lois Hahn
Sutherland
Donnie
Lois
Raymond Hahn
Winifred Beller
Denver
Colo
J. Martin White
A. Hochstadtler
Belter
J. E. Deal
Ted Givans
P. H. Frank
Waterloo
Wilbur Miller
Earl Limerman
N. E. Young
Mary Elizabeth
Oelwein
Robert Young
Su- Ban Kay
J. M. Finney
H. C. Finney
Moline
Inl
State Gideon Meeting
Helen Caldwell
Iowa City
Eugene Wilson
Gail Schillig
West Liberty
Abigail Flynn
Parsons College
William Flynn
Enola Richey
Geneva Boshart
Logan Heileman
Logan Lee
Boone
Mr. Heileman
Vaughn Thornburg
Nicola
Harmon
Remington
KMC
Rebekah
Foxbuilt Dealers
America
Catalina
Hollywood
Shawn
Marilyn Buford
East Side Square
Jackson Boys
4-H
W.S.C.S
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Dutchettes
Janet Tinnes
Dutchettes 4 H
OUR
FORD
Fidiy
Vancements
Mace Motor Company
Washington, Iowa
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