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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1947

Page

2

Local News Roundup of Visits and Sports Scores

Residents listed visiting relatives in Chariton and nearby towns with guests from Nebraska Michigan and Iowa. The note includes a sale at 1302 E. 3rd St and a report on football and basketball results featuring Ohio State UCLA Northwestern and Denver, plus student nurses in Mercy Hospital Iowa City.

Louise Barnes Lois Ofeit Mercy Hospital Iowa City Ottumwa Fairfield Ilinois Iowa Wisconsin Indiana Stanford Michigan No. English West Chester UCLA Northwestern Notre Dame Pittsburgh Knox Grimfell Burlington Keokuk Richland Kalona Ohio State Purdue Parsons

Eddie Bailey Wins Weekly Football Contest

Eddie Bailey, son of Mr and Mrs T B Bailey, lapped the field in last week's football contest to capture first prize of seven dollars. He mispredicted only three games all upsets. Purdue's upset of

Eddie. Bailey T. B. Bailey Eddie Purdue

Last Week's Winners Crowned in Journal Contest

First prize went to Eddie Bailey with three errors earning $7. Second prize awarded to Wayne Chamberlin and William F. Noel with four errors for $1.50 each. Third prize shared by Mrs. Gus Alsip Harold Schmidt Dale E Booth and Dale Curtis with five errors earning 50 cents each. Contestants should collect prizes at the Journal office.

Wayne Chamberlin William F. Noel Gus Alsip Harold Schmidt Dale E. Booth Dale Curtis

Local Social News and Weekend Visits in Indiana and Illinois

Mrs. George McKee of Hobeart Indiana and her husband returned home after visiting two weeks with her mother Mrs. Harry Crone. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Drake Mrs. Edmondson and Judy. Sorrells and Sniders of Decatur Illinois visited Williamsburg relatives and Goodwins. Washington Fruit Market advertises Grimes Golden apples Jonathan and Red Delicious and bananas with no limit.

George McKee Hobeart Ind Harry Crone Mr. McKee Harry Drake Arthur Edmondson Judy Grimes Jonathans Washington

Forest Growth Could Sustain All North Carolina Harvests

New saw timber grows in American forests at 1006 board feet per second. About two thirds of North Carolina lies in forests. Authorities believe ongoing management could allow forests to produce as much wood as is harvested each year for all uses.

North Carolina

Clarence blank Wayland to win district baseball title

Clarence defeated Wayland 6 to 0 at Wilton Junction behind a two hit performance from their veteran pitcher. Clarence totaled 11 hits, capitalizing on a defensive error and walks to drive in six runs while Wayland left ten men on base and struck out ten times.

Wayland Clarence Wilton Junction Bob Roth Duare Alliman Alliman Deane Allred Don Myers Hartig Bombers

Local residents share visits and job updates across towns

Irene Wubbena starts afternoon work in Lemmon's jewelry store in the optometry department. Several families travel and visit: Mr. and Mrs. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Noller in Sigourney. Mr. and Mrs. Nardy return from a Minnesota lake region honeymoon. Paul Boettcher and family visit Cedar Rapids. Leo Allbaugh and Glen Wilson households host guests in Pleasantville. Marion Swanson and children visit Des Moines. Ward, Crabbe and daughter Susan of Fort Dodge visit locals. Lemmons visit Greensburg Indiana to see relatives. Ruth Bell calls on an aunt hospitalized in Jefferson county. Mrs. Lonergan of Marengo stays with J. M. Kelly. shoppers include Leichty, Tobin, Stoutner, and Olds. Naomi Kephart resumes work at Spurgeons after caregiving at son-in-law Ernests' home for granddaughter. Ed and Sherr Sorrell fly to Decatur, Illinois. Merle Smith and Claire Guinn of Ainsworth shop locally.

American Pearls City Champions in 1947 Washington League

The American Pearls clinched the city league title for 1947 by winning the tournament final against VFW 5 to 4 after weather delays. West Chester, Cubs, Cargill, Cards, Wayland, Dodgers were other tourney participants with semi final results showing VFW 4 West Chester 0 and American Pearls 9 Dodgers 8.

Pearls VFW West Chester Cubs Cargill American Pearl Wayland Dodgers American Pearls

Birthday greetings noted for local residents

Dr and Mrs H C Hull observe no wedding anniversary today and it marks the ninth anniversary for Mr and Mrs Howard K Bailey. Birthdays today include Stanley Boudewyns Judy Norenburg Janet Fletcher and many wishes go to numerous locals across Dublin Keota Ainsworth Crawfordsville and surrounding areas.

H. C. Hull Howard K. Bailey Stanley Delbert Boudewyns Tom Poudewyns Wayland Judy Gay Norenburg Winfred Norenburg Route Four Janet Lee Fletcher Lyle Fletcher Ainsworth

Roll Call on Skirt Lengths at Fairview Club Meeting

Eight Fairview club members answered roll call with opinions on skirt lengths during the October meeting led by Mrs. J. C. Rhea. Mrs. Antoine Finked chaired the social hour. Mrs. Lisle Maxwell aided in refreshments. The November session will be hosted by Mrs. Ed Rees on November 6.

Fairview Club Mabel Monson J. C. Rhea Antoine Finke Hed Monson Lisle Maxwell Ed Rees

58 Girls Attend Y W Stir Party At The Club

There were 58 girls at the Y W stir party supervised by Mrs Charles Wilson on Saturday in the Y W rooms. The group known as the small fry learned to stir up cookies and each girl baked, tasted one cookie, and took one home to prove her help.

Y. W Charles Wilson

Honor Claire Guinn At Birthday Party

Claire Guinn celebrated a birthday Friday with a surprise visit from friends at the Guinn home. Attendees included the McCartneys, the Zieglowskys, the Lords, the Lords’ sons, the Smiths, the Rabenolds, and the Nicholsons. The group enjoyed a cooperative supper and played cards.

Claire Guinn Guinn William McCartney David McCartney John August Zieglowsky George Lord Glen Lord and Sons Merle Smith Manford Rabenold Roland Donald Nicholson

Honor Sarah Knupp On Birthday Celebration At Home

Sarah Knupp was guest of honor at a Sept. 30 birthday party hosted by her parents Wayne and Mrs. Knupp. Friends arrived for lawn games and an apple treasure hunt before gifts were opened around a cake with three candles. Grandmothers helped serve refreshments as a host of relatives and friends attended.

Sarah Knupp Wayne Knupp Don Darbyshire Glen Thompson Lee Hesseltine R. B. Whisler Keith Gavlen Jarrard Pamela Darbyhire Jance Judy Bob Thompson Gary Ronnie Kyle Jean Charlies Hesseltine Gladys Knupp Tanya Trotman Eddie Hahn Jerry Neff Karen Joyce Tucker Bonnie Russell Herr Phillip Zeek Barbara Strum Doug Fuhr Stephen Whisler

Dinner Party Honored Lloyd Dean Lance at Home

Mrs. Marion Robertson and Mrs. Dale Robertson hosted a dinner Friday night at the former home for their nephew Lloyd Dean Lance of the Naval Air Station Alameda California. Guests included the families of the hostesses and additional attendees Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schutte and son Bobby of Elgin Illinois Mr. and Mrs. A J Robertson and Charlotte Ann Jackson of Ainsworth Mrs. Lucille Jackson of Iowa City and Mrs. Ann Springer and daughter Eloise of.

Marion Robertson Dale Robertson Lloyd Dean Lance Naval Air Station Alameda Calif Ernest Schutte Bobby Elgin, Ill A. J. Robertson Charlotte Ann Jackson Ainsworth Lucille Jackson Iowa City Ann Springer Eloise

Social Calendar Highlights Meeting Times and Hostesses

Notices list upcoming meetings and events for organizations across towns, including Order of Rainbow Girls at the Masonic temple, YWCA executive board at YW rooms, and many clubs with times and hostesses. Also notes reminders to bring dues, old candles, and other items for anniversaries and socials.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Y. W E. D. Morrison Richard Ross Eileen Hammen Dallas Chamberlin

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced

A Presbyterian church announces a morning prayer meeting at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church. 1992

Presbyterian

Genesa Payne and Warren Marston Wed in Church Ceremony

Genesa Payne daughter of Mr and Mrs L F Payne and Warren Marston son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Marston exchanged marriage vows at St James Catholic Church in a double ring ceremony attended by 190 guests. The couple planned a brief wedding trip before returning to 319 1/2 N Fourth Ave.

St. James Catholic Church Genesa Payne L. F. Payne Warren Marston Floyd Marston H. J. Corcoran Bill Cnossen Bob Chabel John Gamble Forest Walker Ceasar Frank Frank Schubert E. J. Harmeir the Pines Barbara Peiffer Curran Company Washington High School Marston Ainsworth High School United States Army Germany Washington Skelgas Jim Colton Fourth Avenue Everett Adams

Marion Maids Girls Elect New Officers

Marion Maids 4 H club met at Jean Davison’s home with ten members and one visitor. Officers chosen for the year are Mary Jane Bruty president, Peggy Bruty vice president, Janice Thompson secretary-treasurer, Wynne Jean Petratz historian. A Halloween party is planned for Oct 25 at Janet McMullen’s home.

Marion Maids Jean Davison Mary Jane Bruty Peggy Bruty Janice Thompson Wynne Jean Petratz Janet McMullen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wolf’s Flower Shop Regina Kumn Chariton S. N. Sorrell Mr. Sorrel John Chabal Gibbon, Nebr A. S. Chabal Wayne Marston Coe’s Cafe Lewis Baker John Shebeck Mr. Shebeck C. C. Hillhouse Sale E. 3Rd St W. W. Bowers Cedar Falls Frank L. Wilson Bowers W. E. Albin Kalamazoo, Mich Stella Palmer R. B. Palmer Virgil Pardon Gracehill Reid Boyd Dorothy Libe Oskaloosa John Libe Denver Oklahoma A & M Missouri Southern Methodist Minnesota Nebraska Texas A & M Oklahoma Colorado U Army GO. V. Crull John W. Les Fern Pastry Shop Eddie Bailey Fern Pastry Shop West Side Square Journal Office Robert Sorrell Diana Decatur Ill Sorrell Snider Claude Randall Gene Claude Goldsmith Williamsburg Warren Goodwin The Irene Wubbena Forrest Grove, Ill Lemmon’s William Harper David Noller Sigourney J. D. Schlatter Edward Nardy Minnesota Lake Region Malaca Minn Paul Boettcher Cedar Rapids Leo Allbaugh Pleasantville Glen Wilson Marion Swanson Des Moines Harry Ward Frank Crabbe Susan Fort Dodge Ruth Bell Jefferson County Hospital J. M. Lonergan Marengo J. M. Kelly Mrs. Kelly H. W. Leichty Joe Tobin Mary Jo Glenn Stoutner Keota Dorian Olds Olds Naomi Kephart Spurgeons Jake Ernest Sherr Sorrell Dan Brindley Richard Birney John Logan John Hughes Raymond Lasek Bernice Lukavsky Nick Tinnes Dublin Homer Hotle Henry Luers Sam Witting George Masson Neva Norene Long Wyman Dorothy Flaguus Willis Booth Mary Eisele Crawfordsville Ralph Brinning Betty Gret Marie Green South Highland Lloyd Dean King Features Syndicate Dionne ‘Quints Willits Motor Co St. James P. T. A Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall M. M. Flynn Hardcraft Dept E. L Rouse Cedar Township Farm Bureau E. G. Beenblossom West Chester Pythian Sisters Hail. Co. D. of A K. C. Hall Lexington Circle Besse Stewart J. N. Irwin W. H. Lloyd Brighton Good Will Club Clara Foreman Adolph Guenther Just Us al Crone Pilotburg Rebekah Club Frank Schneider Wesleyan Service Guild P.m James Birney Country Club Independent Club Victor Blattner Fanny Hill Club Stan Kiesey Rural Woman's Club S. G. Bell Walnut Women’s Club Sylvester Mineart Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Company C C Co Nettie Marston Novinger John Clossen Unionville Adolp Saeleno Lucille Anna Denny Jim Joe McKevitt Bert Cayné Mojine L. C. Payre, Sr Milwaukee Wisc R. E. West Davenport George Gabriel Mildred Franklin Gabriel Jonnie Ferrel Gabriel Harley Devore Raymond Junior Chet Devore Walter Devore Columbus Junction John Freeland Howard Stewart Joe Podtral Robert Colbert Mary Colbert Johanna Frances Riverside Walter Watkinson Hills Raymond Slaughter Lone Tree Marion Carole King Rothschild’s
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