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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1944
Page
2
Local address updates and notices in regional roundup
Change of address for Pvt Leland C Griggs at Chanute Field Rantoul Ill. Rummage sale near State Bank May 27. Birth of James Jarrard to Lloyd H Thompson and Ruth Jarrard in Des Moines Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Aldermanic notice and obituaries/visits as townsfolk travel. Army furloughs and base transfers noted for Morrison and Duncan. New addresses for Pvt Clarence W Lee and other service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Leland C. Griggs
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Lloyd H. Thompson
Des Moines
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
James Jarrard
Thompson
Ruth Jarrard
Washington
Golf Tourney at Country Club Set for Memorial Day
The Country Club announces a Memorial Day golf tournament with 9 hole qualifying rounds over the weekend and 18 hole team play on Tuesday afternoon. Entries must be in by 9 A M Tuesday with about 100 male members expected to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Phillips
Memorial Day Parade and Cemetery Program Plan
Memorial Day events include a parade with girls, school children, and guest cars to Woodlawn cemetery, then colors and dignitaries to Elm Grove cemetery for a Sunday program. Ralph W. Young coordinates postparade band splits, with Elm Grove led by George Rudiger and Woodlawn by Fred Longer. Taps arranged by Jesse Radda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn Cemetery
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Elm Grove Cemetery
Ralph W. Young
Easter
Legion
George Rudiger
Alfred Trenerry
Richard McCleery
Woodlawn
Major League Games Night Matchups Reported
Night games include New York Bonham or Dabiel at Chicago Grove. Philadelphia Newsom at Detroit Trout. Washington Wynn or Niggeling at Cleveland Kennedy. Boston Judd at St Louis Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bonham
Dabiel
Chicago
Grove
Philadelphia
Newsom
Detroit
Trout
Washington
Wynn
Niggeling
Cleveland
Kennedy
Boston
Judd
St. Louis
Potter
Thursday Results and Postponements From Baseball Ledger
Thursday’s results show Boston defeated Pittsburgh 1 to 0. Cincinnati was postponed at New York, while St Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at Philadelphia were also postponed. Individual game notes mention Walters 6 2 for Niht Cincinnati at New York Feldman 2 1 and Lanier 6 0 for St Louis at Brooklyn plus pitchers Flow ers 0 1 and Roe 3 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Walters
Feldman
St. Loui
Lanier
Davis
Flowers
Roe
Andrews
Derringer
Gerheause
Shannon Bride Weds Cadet Jones in Lees Summit
Martha H Shannon daughter of Mr and Mrs I A Shannon of Washington and Cadet Bud Martin Jones of Lees Summit Missouri were married Wednesday at the Presbyterian church in Lees Summit The couple will move to Pensacola Florida where Jones is in navy air corps training before active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha H. Shannon
Bud Martin Jones
Lees Summit
I. A. Shannon
Washington
Presbyterian
Tractor accident kills Thomas C. Solomon on Plymouth county farm
Thomas C. Solomon, 40, was killed when his tractor toppled into a ditch on his Plymouth county farm north of Sioux City. He was pinned underneath and crushed. Found by a passerby, he lived on the farm all his life. Survived by his wife, a daughter, six brothers, and his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Thomas C. Solomon
Plymouth County
Vodicka Mentions Newborn Daughter at Hospital
Mr and Mrs Stanley Vodicka Itichmond are parents of a seven pound daughter born at 4 55 yesterday afternoon. Paul Nekiroy of 720 North Marion avenue was discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Vodicka Itichmond
Paul Nekiroy
North
Marion Avenue
Tucker Family Attends Lincoln Nuptials Amid Military Moves
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Tucker travel to Lincoln Kansas for the wedding of son Capt. C. E. Tucker to Marianne Aldendifer. The notice lists military relocations for Koehler, Warner, Knight, Clark, and others, with new addresses at Farragut Idaho, San Pedro California, Fort Meade Maryland, Boca Raton Florida, and Camp Joseph Robinson Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Tucker
Lincoln
Capt
C. E. Tucker
Marianne Aldendifer
George Koehler
Marshall
Rob
Marshall Koehler
A. S. Camp Ward
U.S.N.T.C
Farragut
Idaho
Robert J. Koehler
A.S. Camp Ward
W.5s. N.T.C
Carl
Navy Air Corps
J. G
Carl D. Koehler
N. A.S
Perminal Island
San Pedro
Calif
Pfe
George T. Koehler
A.G.F
Fort George G. Meade
Women Missionary Society Dinner and Family Night Calendar
Social calendar notes Evening division at 7 p m by Women Missionary Society of U P Church led by Mrs D J Ross. Methodist church hosts family night dinner at 7 p m on Saturday. U and I club and families gather at 630 p m for a cooperative supper with Amanda Schulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of
U.P
D. J. Ross
Methodist Church
U and I Club
Amanda Schulty
Birthday Wishes for Oliver Todd on 80th
Special greetings are extended today to Oliver Todd who is celebrating his 80th birthday with friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Todd
Birthday Candles Honor Two Pickering and White Daughters
Two daughters celebrate birthdays with Jerry Lee Pickering, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Pickering, and Marilyn White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd White. Marilyn is five today while Jerry Lee’s birthday is marked by two candles. Marilyn’s father serves in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Lee Pickering
E. E. Pickering
Marilyn White
Boyd White
California
Notable locals observe birthdays today across multiple towns
LeRoy Pratt at Farragut Idaho Daisy Huber Crawfordsville Stanley Lemley Wellston J N Phillips Ruth Marie Blattner daughter of Victor and Ruth Blattner Dr F G Livesay Francis Eugene Beliel are among those listed as celebrating birthdays today in the community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Pratt
Farragut
Idaho
Daisy Huber
Crawfordsville
Stanley Lemley
Wellston
J. N. Phillips
Ruth Marie Blattner
Victor Blattner
F. G. Livesay
Francis Eugene Beliel
Krauses Host Give and Take Club Evening
Mr and Mrs A R Krause hosted members and families of the Give and Take club last evening Children went to a movie while five couples played bridge at three tables Roger Colthurst and Gene Stephens won high score prizes for women and men Refreshments were served after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Krause
Roger Colthurst
Gene Stephens
City Bus Line Approved for Newton Service
Newton council had approved a new city bus line proposed by Safety Bus Lines. The Office of Defense Transportation endorsed the plan and routes will be mapped with service slated to begin June 1, according to Frank E. McCreareey of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Safety Bus Lines
Office of Defense Transportation
Frank E. McCreareey
Chicago
Mrs. Rhodebeck Hosts Rural Women's Club Meeting
Mrs. Lou Rhodebeck hosted yesterday afternoon for the Rural Women's club. Six members attended with refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter in law Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck assisted at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Rhodebeck
Rural Women’s Club
Memcbers
Claud Rhodebeck
Stray curly brown bird dog found near Crawfordsville
A stray brown curly dog is located near Crawfordsville and identified as belonging to a soldier. The notice appears dated 17 11. Local authorities request contact from the owner to reclaim the pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curly Bird
Crawfordsville
First Family Dinner At The Country Club
Members and families enjoyed the first in a series of summer dinners at the clubhouse last evening. Covers were laid for 1237 as spring flowers decorated the tables. Guests included former member Captain Roger Iuicher home on leave after two years overseas. A gagdet presentation by L. E. Wilson delighted diners and will be sent to daughters Lt Bea Wilson in England and Lt Maomi Wilson in Australia for convalescent soldiers. The program featured group singing led by Herbert Osincup, piano by Mrs. R. H. McCleery, a tap dance by Connie Rae and Peggy Rae Knauss, and a reading by Esther Hayes. The evening ended with bridge where Mrs. A. W. Clow won high score and Mrs. Roy Sowash won another prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Frank Crone
Roger Iuicher
L. E. Wilson
Bea Wilson
England
Maomi Wilson
Australia
R. A. Stewart
E. D. Morrison, Sr
Herbert Osincup
R. H. McCleery
Connie Rae
Peggy Rae Knauss
Esther Hayes
Perkins Park
Burlington
Mrs. Rouse Hosts Pansy Hill Club Meeting
Mrs. Russell Goodin and nine Pansy Hill club members visited Mrs. E L Rouse yesterday afternoon. Club president Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger led a brief business meeting before social time with refreshments arranged by hostess and Kathryn Flynn. The June gathering will be at Mrs. Roy Kephart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Goodin
Pansy Hill Club
E. L. Rouse
Lloyd Neiswanger
Kathryn Flynn
Roy Kephart
Damascus Shrine Spring Ceremonial Draws Attendances at Masonic Temple
A large turnout attended the Damascus Shrine Spring Ceremonial at the Masonic temple. Visiting dignitaries included Mrs Means from Washington and Dr. Fred Reid, with guests from Fairfield Wayland Kaiona Ainsworth and Brighton. A social hour followed with refreshments and a short program led by Mrs. Suakenberg featuring songs and toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Masonic Temple
Oy Means
Washington
Fred Reid
Vera Thomas
Rock Island
Arnold Schmitt
Shepherds
Clarence Glass
Edith Glass
Fairfield
Rose Reid
Wayland
Kaiona
Ainsworth
Brighton
M S. Meens
Joint Camp Fire Girls Meeting Planned for Summer
Camp Fire Girls meeting Wednesday with guardian Mrs. George Dowell decided to hold joint meetings in summer, every Wednesday at 2. The first gathering on May 7 will include a party. Girls aiding poppy sales for the American Legion Auxiliary on Saturday May 27 should meet tomorrow at Scott Furniture Store at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Guardian
George Dowell
American Legion
Scott Furniture
Mary Aletha Guy and Robert Kientz Marriage Revealed
Brighton records reveal the marriage of Mary Aletha Guy daughter of Mr and Mrs Laure Guy and Robert Kientz son of Mr and Mrs Lester Kientz of southeast of town The ceremony was March 17 1944 at the Presbyterian manse in Iowa City officiated by Rev Jones The couple were joined by Cpl Lester Ikientz Jr brother of the groom and Mrs Kientz They plan to set up housekeeping on the Kientz farm Mary Aletha is a Brighton High School graduate and Robert has been helping on the family farm They will reside on his father's farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Mary Aletha Guy
Laure G Guy
Robert Kientz
Lester Kientz
Presbyterian Manse
Iowa City
Rev Jones
Cpl
Lester Ikientz
Kientz
Brighton High School
Relief Corps Plans Memorial Services
The J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester met after noon with seven members. A letter of thanks from Schick General Hospital for phonograph records was read along with thank yous from Lewis Baker and others. A blood plasma collection totaled 14 605 dollars with 10 dollars donated by Grace Fill Ladies Aid. Memorial services are set for three cemeteries on Sunday afternoon May 28 with programs led by the Corps at West Chester, Grace Hill, and New Haven cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Relief Corps of
West Chester
Schick General
Clintor
Lewis Baker
David Jackson
Joe
John Nayadley
Grace Fill Ladies Aid Society
Mont
Grace Hill
New Haven
Wooth
Corpe
Hand Test for Soil Readiness by Squeezing
Gardeners test soil by squeezing it in the hand. If it sticks together after pressing it is too wet to work. If it crumbles apart it is ready for planting.
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Wolf’s Flower
State Bank
Klein Klo. Ko
Mary McConaughy
Lawrence Rhozak
Davenport
M. McConaughy
Alfred Fulton
Mrs
R. H. Hoover
Tetroit, Mich
Carl J. Roberts
Mr. Hoover
Mrs. Roberts
Palmers Elevator
Jamey Morrisson
Grinnell
Lloyd Morrison
Nebr
Tom Duncan
Tom A. Duncan
A.d
Camp Ward, Co
Tarragut, Idaho
Frank Woods
Richard Knupp
Cloyd Knupp
Fort Madison
Wayne Karupp
David
Clarence W. Lee
Go. C
I.R.T.C
Camp Joseph
Tobinson
Ark
Little’s Furniture
Elm Grove
V.F.W
Fred Longer
H. J. Corcor
Ivan Norton
Jesse Radda
Bob Neconan
Ronnie Baker
Charles Franzen
Ted Stewart
Sailors’ Memorial
Creek Bridge
Town
Stanley McKeown
Square Deal
H. D. Luers Insurance Agency
West
Jefferson
Washington, Iowa
Martha E. Shanon
Cadet Jones
America
C. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
Optometrists East Side Square
Howard K. Bailey
S. 2
Columbus Junction
Richland
Merle D. Warner
Flight
BMC 1
Boca Raton Army Air Field
Boca Raton
Fla
Roy Means
Key West, Fla
Mr. Means
Marcus McBeth
Lawrence
Kan
Donaldson
Mary Gorham
Garden City
Gorham
Raymond Whisler
McBeth
Fred Donaldson
Harry Donaldson
John
Carl Klein
Webster Grove
Inf. Tag
Camp Joseph Robinson
Robert L. Clark
C. C. Clark
Clark
Camp Crowder
J. Ae
U. K
L. Rhodebeck
The
Winga’s
Wingas North Side Cafe
First Family Dinner
A. W. Clow
Roy Sowash
Mrs. Rouse
Pian
Camp Fire Girls
Relief Corps Plans Memorial Services
Mer
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Tropicals
Klein Klothing Ko
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