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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1945
Page
2
Burlinston residents host sisters and relatives while Des Moines visitors call on local households. War Bond sales promoted at Penney's with in-store bonding and same day service. Residents receive guests from Arnolds Park Owasso Michigan and Chicago as community life interweaves with war era updates.
Washington high placed third in the Little Six track meet at Ottumwa with 48 points. Ottumwa won with 81% points, Burlington second with 57, followed by Muscatine 46, Mt. Pleasant 42, Fort Madison 39, Fairfield 38, and Keokuk 2. Washington led in relays and had several top finishes though two key runners were absent.
Havre residents share Mother's Day gatherings at multiple homes with extended families from Brighton Winfield and nearby. The column notes birthdays and friendly visits, and humorously tells of a carrier pup named Cooky delivering messages between households as a swift messenger.
The May general meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church was led by President Mrs. H. M. Dodder. New vice president Mrs. Sam Sigafoose was elected. A June luncheon hosted by Unit No. 6 was planned. Mrs. F. C. Surface spoke on the sanctity of the home and its role as evangelistic, with devotional leaders and prayers noted. Refreshments followed.
The United Nations conference entered a new stage in drafting a world security organization charter as it held its first open commission session in San Francisco on May 19. The move signals broader participation in shaping the postwar framework.
A guide explains removing shine from a worn blue serge elbow or seat using dry cleaning solution then ammonia or vinegar to restore brightness. Finish by light sanding to create a renewed look on the old fabric.
Tow Jackson admitted as medical patient. William Elliott of Laredo Mo admitted for injuries from work on the section. Mr and Mrs Raymond Greiner of Keota welcome a 6 lb 12 oz son born at 1 54 this morning. Dismissals include Mrs William Kelly and son Gale Wayne Keota and Mrs Jack Pulr and son Kenneth Robert from East Second Street.
Scores list include Boston 2 Chicago 0 and St Louis 4 New York 1. Rain and postponements affect Philadelphia Cleveland and other games. Night game New York at St Louis. Brooklyn 15 Chicago 12. Pittsburgh at New York in rain. Cincinnati at Boston rained out.
In a set of events nine teams posted times with Washington taking two relays and Fairfield multiple spots. Medley relay won by Washington with Fairfield second. 440 yard relay led by Washington, Mt. Pleasant won mile relay with Muscatine second and Fairfield fourth. Individual 220 yard run winners include Dave Lindsay first and Miller second. Time details include 4 46.1 for the medley and 2 09.48 for the yard run.
Rebekah Lodge members met at the I O O F hall with Mrs. Clive Gray presiding. Five candidates were balloted on, creating a class of at least 14 to be initiated June 1. A new hall flag was approved and the old flag disposed of. The assembly president's communication and bulletin from the I C OF home Mason City were read as routine business.
Mrs Henry B Bailey hosted a seven o clock buffet supper at 62 East Main Street with spring flowers green and white decor and lighted tapers. The evening featured bridge at six tables with high score prizes and guests from out of town including Mrs Harold Johnson of Fairfield and Mrs Elwood Meschter G of Chicago.
A strong soda and water solution poured down the drain pipe of an ice refrigerator with a long-handled brush proves effective in removing dirt and slime buildup.
S. C. Wittmer has been painting at the Nels Thompson home this past week. The work appears steady as Wittmer progresses through exterior and interior areas, with no incidents reported and neighbors noting careful preparation.
St Marys high school Riverside Junior class hosted the Junior Senior banquet in St Marys hall with turquoise and coral decor and a voyage through life ship motif. Toast master Bernard Kinsey led a program featuring Juanita Yeggy Richard Colbert Mary Catherine Simon and others while six mothers and six sophomores served the banquet. Alphonse Kleppfer Richard Colbert Jamita Yeggy and Wilma Fesler held class officer roles.
Mrs. Orpha Tobias of Washington and Karl Demaree of Cherokee exchanged nuptial vows in a single ring ceremony at the Methodist church Saturday evening. Dr. Fred Miller officiated in the presence of close relatives. The couple received congratulations from about 70 friends at the Wilson home and planned to make their home on a Cherokee farm.
The Sunshine Community Club hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Zieglowsky at his parents home. Fifty six guests attended a mock wedding with characters Charles Cannon and Charles Wolfe as bride and groom, plus attendants Mrs. George Koehler and Carl Schneider.
A group of Elsie Bratten’s pupils gave a recital at her studio yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6:20. Each pupil performed a song or piece and invited a guest. After the program, pupils and guests enjoyed a May basket contest and ice cream. another group will perform in a similar recital soon.
Instructions describe three methods to can pineapple. Steps include scrubbing washing slicing peeling packing with hot syrup or sugar syrup, processing times in a hot water bath, and variations on liquid amounts and packing.
Monday events include Order of Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m with officer installation at 8 p m at Mesoniec temple. Daughters of Union Veterans meet 7 30 p m in Legion hall with short memorial for deceased members. Cooperative dinner 6 45 p m hosted by Mrs R J Kleese. Desert luncheon 1 30 p m by Fythian Circle with Mrs Frank Gobble. Damascus Shrine 8 p m at Masonic temple. Pythian Sisters potluck at K P hall. Missionary society 1 40 and Mrs W W Caldwell. Wednesday Sunshine Community Club afternoon chaired by Mrs Malcom Montgomery with notice of change of meeting place. Valley Ladies Aid all day at church with flag roll call. Bethel Missionary society 2 p m hosted by Mrs Delbert Lewis with meeting day and place changed.
Two boys celebrate their second birthdays today. Gary Wayne Scrivner, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Scrivner Weilman, and William Marshall Romine, son of Mr and Mrs Glendle Romine, Keota, are among those noted.
Bob Lytle currently serving overseas marks a birthday today while Fritz Fields, a former Washington resident, also has a birthday celebrated.
Other names on today's birthday list include Mrs. Don McClure Dwight Hoyle H L Renoux Mrs Max Boone Marie Wright Mrs Ethel Neiswanger and Mrs Marion Robert acknowledging community members with celebratory mentions.
Martha Lins, president of the Happy Hustler girls 4-H club, was honored at a farewell party hosted by Mrs. Coleman. Dorothy Hunt was elected to succeed her as president as plans were discussed for rally day. Lins leaves for Cedar Rapids to join her father who recently returned from Alaska after two years in 4-H work winning cake ribbons.
Tomorrow brings birthdays for John Zwicki of Keota now in the Journal Three Quarter Century club born in Switzerland. Ronald Eugene Schultz celebrates with two candles, son of Mr. and Mrs Howard Schultz. Donna Lee Yoder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Delmar Yoder, Robert Lee Lukavsky, son of Mr. and Mrs Ed Lukavsky, Charlotte Mae Neff, nine years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Claire Neff, and Kenneth A. Schirmer, two years older, son of Mr. and Mrs Forrest Schirmer.
The remainder of the evening was spent with cards and visiting after which refreshments were served by the committee, Mrs. Clyde Thompson, Mrs. Burdete Stover, Mrs Lyle Wilcox.
Seventeen members of the Garden Department attended the May meeting led by Irene Yard. One new member, Letha Plowman, joined. Officers filed annual reports as the year closed. June garden visiting day plans were made. Future leader for next year will be Mrs. R. S. Warfel. The program featured Flowering Trees by Sarah Pollock with care tips for hardy Iowa varieties.
Day dinners feature J. R. King and Lorene Taylor of Crawfords ville along with Mrs. Darrell Ross J. 8B Renoux J. W. Bud Fields Minnie Crile of Merrimac and Alice Hunt among attendees.
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