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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1944

Page

2

Local Man Signs Civilian War Work at Ogden Utah

Ray R Teel and Mrs Teel have signed to perform civilian war work at Hill Field Ogden Utah as part of the war effort. For more information contact Mrs Lay at the U S E S in Washington. Office will be closed Nov 10 to Dec 4. Dr Sartor.

Ray R. Teel Tom Alaska Teel Ogden Air Service Command Hill Field Ogen Utah Lay T U.S.E.S Washington Sartor

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Mrs Jennie Bradford

A large Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs Jennie Bradford’s Oath Town avenue home celebrated with 28 relatives at long tables. Mrs Mason planned the dinner and program and did much of the work including shopping, polishing, and dressing the turkey. Mrs Mason will be 93 next Sunday and collected gifts from guests, including a house coat. Mrs Elizabeth West, 95, read a poem by Mrs West, now at the Soldiers and Sailors Home Grand Island Nebraska. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs James Van Nostrand and three year old Jimmie and Myra Van Nostrand junior high principal at Brighton, and Mr and Mrs Archie Bundy of Cedar Rapids.

Jennie Bradford Oath Town Avenue West W Est Grand Island Nebr Tiina James van Nostrand Jimmie Myra van Nostrand Brighton Archie Bundy Cedar Rapids

Thanksgiving Birthday Sparks Tales of Smokes and Breakfast Deals

A curious note from Rawbhling4s recounts Foster Bagge, Earl May store manager, declining to state his age after a rival queried for cigarettes. The piece then humorously links his Thanksgiving birthday to a rare event and ends with a plug for affordable cheery club breakfasts.

Foster Bagge Earl May Foster

All-State High School Football Team Announced in Iowa

Des Moines November 24 1944 39 players named to the second all state team after ballots from 30 schools in 27 towns. Bostwick and Gilchrist of Washington listed among honorees with 1700 votes cast for the selection process.

Bob Bostwick Jim Gilchrist Washington Des Moines

Iowa City Hirt Leads First Team In All Iowa Grid Line

The 1944 All Iowa grid team features Tom Hirt of Iowa City High shifted from guard to tackle and named to the first string. Willard Shaw of Marshalltown promoted to first team back, with Buck Burridge Clinton and George Knack Fort Dodge among top vote-getters. Mentioned are Rob Armstrong Ottumwa and Carl Bowen Burlington as notable backs and ends with sketches of each first team performer.

Tom Hirt Iowa City High Willard Shaw Marshalltown John Coons Clarinda Leonard Cole Marsalltown Bobcats Buck Burridge Clinton Rob Dick Armstrong Ottumwa Hirt Bob Borchardt Atlantic Carl Bowen Burlington Burridge Dick Armstrong Bint Fiom Hirt Nowa City High Jerry Galvin Ames Marshal Town Elmer Himsatie Waterloo Trojans Gera Laverne Saverbay Waverly Iowa Matt Brandes Burton Adkins Adkins George Knack Fort Dodge Iowa City Tob Borchardt Atlantic Sea Center Bill Steele Davenport Elmer Hwemsath BE Waterloo DSO Sea Tackle Laverne Sauerbry Waverly Endar Marshalltown Util Dean Burridge Jan Ralph Rook Des M. Ve

Brazil Population Surges Past Forty Two Million

Census data show Brazil’s population rising from 15,000,000 in 1890 to over 42,000,000, signaling an increase of nearly 200 percent. The figures highlight rapid demographic growth across the nation.

Brazil

Wellman Defeats Keota 6–0 On Thanksgiving Day

In the 1944 Ke-Wasi league finale Wellman beat Keota 6 to 0. Wayne Turnipseed scored the opening touchdown. Bill Topping and Wellman’s line shone while Keota failed to score all season. About 2,500 fans attended with gate receipts near $260.

Wellman Keota Wayne Turnipseed Billi Narhan Seal Lerd Ke‘ola Keola Palmer Bill Topping Lieutenant Ward Flwain Shain Iowa City

Wartime prices lure buying and land improvements

Wartime prices have tempted people to purchase or permanently improve land not profitable to farm in normal times, raising questions about long term value and economic incentives amid shortages.

Social Calendar Highlights From Community Clubs

A compact listing shows events: U and I club and families cooperative supper at 6 30 p m hosted by Mrs Mae Daweon. Nineteenth Century club hosts a 1 pm luncheon with Mrs Fr B Miller. Handcraft dept meets Monday at 8 pm with Mrs Paul Snakenberg. White elephant sale asks towels funds at 2 30 pm in the Bible department at the Public library. Tuesday features Women s Missionary society evening division of U P church at 7 30 pm with Mrs J Russell Bell.

U and I Club Mae Daweon Nineteenth Century Club Fr. B Miller Paul Snakenberg Bible Department Women's Missionary Society U.P. Church J. Russell Bell

Birthday greetings mark multiple local celebrations

Linda Anne Crone, daughter of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Crone, smiles at her birthday cake with three candles. Linda Lucille Donaldson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Donaldson, Jane Maxwell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lisle Maxwell, observes her 20th birthday today and her sister Joan will have her 17th on December 2. Birthday wishes go to Mrs Donald Benell Junior Hower Mrs John Schneider Mrs Will Sheetz EK J Blatter Mrs George Gallup of Princeton New Jersey and Don Minick in the Army Air Corps stationed in San Antonio Texas.

Linda Anne Crone Woodrow Crone Linda Lucille Donaldson Warren Donaldson Jane Maxwell Donald Benell Junior Hower John Schneider Will Sheetz J. Blatter George Gallup Princeton, N. J Don Minick Army Air Corps San Antonio Texas

R. F. McFarlane Honored at Family Birthday Dinner

Frank McFarlane observed a birthday on Wednesday and was surprised when the family arrived for a dinner. Mrs. McFarlane hosted a three course meal for guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert McFarlane, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Woods, and Larry. The evening was spent socially.

Frank McFarlane

Carol Mae Anderson Leads Pioneer Drug Doll Contest

Carol Mae Anderson leads the Pioneer Drug Doll contest with votes tallied. The contest runs until December 23 and ends with a Christmas party on December 27 at the store, where 14 dolls and prizes will be awarded. all contestants are eligible for the party.

Carol Mae Anderson

West Chester K of P. Special Meeting Honors Football Team

West Chester Knights of Pythias announce a special meeting Monday November 27 at 7 30 to honor the town football team and fathers. All members urged to attend refreshments and entertainment planned. Homer H otle 0 24113

West Chester K. of P West Chester Homer Ho Tle

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Wolf’s Flower S. Jennie Masons Little’s Furniture of State Theater Bostwick Gilchrist IDPA the Journal Iowa Daily Press Association West Branch All-State Committee of Sports Writers Jowa Charles Rubenstein Fort Dodge Messenger Tom Warinu Lews City Press-Citizen van Garrison Arlington Hawk-Eye Gazette Bernie Kooser Ames Tribune Wick. Tracy Oskaloosa Coen Marion Hollingsworth East Waterloo Lewesky East Sioux City McDonnell Lyone Clinton Murphy East Sioux City Coppage Ft. Madison Clithers Grant Decorah Grassfield Harry Dowling Vod Rassmussen Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs Allister Vinton Risk of Independence Ware Iox Jerome Centerville Lutz Miller Meklvery Blair Cedar Falls Vince van Cleave Montezuma Watts Corning Woodard Ft. Dodge Butt Mason City Coons Don Prior North Elwood Enga River Kings North High Audubon Elkancer Gohawks Webster City Lynx Lemars Nast High Carroll Creston Lyons High Clinton Willison Muscatine Central High Charles City Franklin High Harlan University High Jerry Galvin Ames Iowa Daily Press Dean Burridee Linton ENO Marshalltown—Utility Line Bob Borchardpt Bill Stemle Blue Devil Ralph Rock East High Capital Bill Peters Lyle Box Irman Doran Jill Beenblossom Backs Gallagher Stensen Columbus Junction Swanson Airfield Rens Bloomfield Little Six Teams Anderson Fort Madison Conklin Kalona Ferguson Hoscick Spreaker Richard Allen Red Collings Pat Stork Clinton Cruard Richard Mayer Lyons John Anderson Willisea Joy Howell Cecil McMahion Bill Chauncey Y Don DeJager Rod Bostwick Fred Havemann Ind Mullins Atlantic Utility Dick Meyer Forrest Wynkoop Central. S. City Reuben Snider Town City Guard Rob Hansman North Des Moines Wayne Spurbeck Louis Ginsberg Franklin C. WI Gene Gettys Harla Douglas Spear John Senestes Eldon Crees Jun Warren Rummells Atlia Jim McKinstry Sea Jack Jack Dittmer Elkader Util Dan Brindley R. F. McFarlane Ds Ag Ua Bo Carol Rae Anderson Beverly Wilson Rowena Carter Martha Kennedy Kathryn Neumann Cornelia Keyser Betty Jean Martin Bertie V. Wagner Karen Berkhoft Shirley Ann Knight Marilyn Kelsey Merilyn Leet Mary Ton Jones Rita Rath Ahrens Patricia Daering Sandra McConnell Charlotte Jackson Harriett Kunik Betty Ann Kunik Sandra Harp Jo Ann Wilson Carmen Leith Bell Patty Kay Bruty Carla Caldwell Lectile Knotek Marsha Bailey Patty Gowing Rita Joyce Huisman Patty Ann Stewart Virginia Zieglowsky Nancy Barclay Nancy Conner Dariene TL Nelson Carol BE Tellin Hope Stewart Mejer Arthur Donna Patterson Eleanor. Miller Mary Joyvee Barr Florence Whitlow Joyce Adell Stee Norma Eatinger Joyee Marie Stow Mildred Catlett Mary Lou Marston Rosemary Mineant Virginia Campbell Janet Jean White Dorothy Schaniz Betty Jean Camp Marlene Jones Marilon Robertso Mary Put Mini Treva Leydon Ceorgia Marshall Judy Skubalt Karen Foonelle Lorene Fritz Deorethy Motasela Donna Mae Bell Janet Wright Janet Shalla Karen Kay Nett Joan Stacey Bkleanor Bailey Carolyn Kathous Marilyn Falk Jane Neill Matearet Ahrens Jidvil Fritz Ritarose Alfred Nonna Johnson Theodore Bpicher Wvyona Stout Sybil Bagee Patricia Nicholson Deborah West Tare Mae Johnson Goldie Mullin Alice Paie Malling Leta May Mullins Twilla Palmer Katen Kay Foster Susan Jones Arlene Walton Josephine Miller Judy Ann Bilis Sandra Campbell Hell Cage Rexall
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