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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1946

Page

2

Brighton residents host guests and move plans noted

Local notes report Dale Loeffler and Dale Sheetz visiting Raymond Glasston for dinner. Edward H Sherlock and family arrived from Bermuda to spend ten days with relatives. Ralph Zeck plans to move to town after purchasing 612 8S Third Ave. Charles Kennedy and M L Brown travel to Jacksonville Ill for MacMurray College centennial events. The Hobson family, formerly of Washington, visited relatives in Russell before returning to Boulder Col.

Dale Loeffler Brighton Dale Max Sheetz Raymond Glasston Edward H. Sherlock Bermuda C. W. Stewart Eva Denny Ralph Zeck Third Avenue Harland Mead Webster City Zecks Charles Kennedy M. L. Brown Jacksonville Ill Jean Kennedy Shirley Brown MacMurray College Miss Brown Frances Whister Brown Mrs. Kennedy P. F. Whisler G. W. Hobson Bill Hile Mary Boulder Colo Russell Homer Stephen Hobson Washington Mr. Hobson

Demons to Play Fairfield Friday At Homecoming

Washington High School hosts Fairfield at Case Field for the homecoming game in a rivalry showdown. Washington, 1-2, seeks revenge after an 18-0 Ottumwa loss and a 21-14 Muscatine defeat, while Fairfield aims to rebound after losses to Ottumwa and wins over Keokuk and Fort Madison.

Demons Fairfield Washington High School Case Field Washington Keokuk Fort Madison Ottumwa Washingtn Muscatine Trojans

Hospital births and admissions noted with football forecast update

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Paul Kerr Colum bus Junction welcome a son born Saturday night. Adams records list several admissions including Martyn Kurtz Brighton and Elma Jean Swift Ainsworth for surgery and Faye Taylor Henry Engle Keota admitted as medical patients. Dismissals include Mrs Melvin Herrick Webster City and Mrs John Krueger Brigh ton. Football forecaster Willard Edmondson led a 4 error showing with last week s results and upcoming contest noted with scores from Coe Luther Alabama South Carolina Grinnell Knox Iowa Michigan Pittsburgh Notre Dame and more.

Paul Kerr Columbus Junction Martyn Kurtz Brighton Clarence Wenger Wayland Harold Luers W. Jefferson St Elma Jean Swift Ainsworth Faye Taylor W. Main St Henry Engle Keota Alma Dean Drish Lyle Duncan Cotter Melvin Herrick Webster City John Krueger Willard Edmondson Columbia Navy Wapello Mt. Pleasant Oregon California Centerville Ft. Madison Evening Journal Today Coe Luther Alabama South Carolina Grinnell Knox Iowa Michigan Pittsburgh Notre Dame Wisconsin Northwestern U.C.L.A Washington Missouri St. Louis Cornell Army Ottumwa Fairfield Muscatine Texas A & M Oklahoma Kansas State Nebraska

Kalona couple welcomed seven pound daughter yesterday

Mr and Mrs Harry Yoder of Kalona are parents of a seven pound daughter born at 3 12 yesterday afternoon.

Harry Yoder Kalona

Washington Cardinals Rout Elkader 41 to 9 in Card workout

Washington junior college Cardinals crushed Elkader 41 to 9 at Case field. Key moments included DeLong touchdown runs and Longer's passing to Schneider and Tanner. Substitutes impressed as coach Norman White tested the roster while Elkader fell short after a fumbled kickoff and multiple interceptions.

Elkader Washington Junior College Cardinals Case Field Mkader Cardinals Norman White Tom Tanner Dale Caldwell Gerald DeLong Jim Arnold Hal Longer Francis Schneider Washington Elkader Boys John Hotle Beenblossom Longer Tanner Max Payne Bill Beer Blossom Tannner Dick Dawson Everette Prebyl Schneider DeLong John Whittaker Bob Robertson Elkader Prebyl L.E Saue Banks Hotle Proby Arnold Beenblossom Dawson Schneider Robertson

Masson Office Closed to Oct 14

Dr W J Masson announces his office is closed until October 14 with the note 20012MH. Pvt Richard W Flynn son of Mr and Mrs M M Flynn Keota is being transferred to a post in Alaska and has a new address AP0 492 Seattle 4 Washington. Officials Buzz Graham Milnois referee Waldo Geiger Iowa umpire Elwin Shain Iowa head linesman Jon Robert Sheetz Mrs Ted Mayer Mrs Carolyn Conklin Mrs Anni Landau Rev Milo J Philips will attend the Iowa synod fall meeting in Cedar Rapids at the First FE and R church. Nell and Rose Schmidt with Mr and Mrs Elmer Schmidt of Iowa City visited Paul V Shearer. Carl Little merchant marine arrived home Friday from overseas.

Richard W. Flynn M. M. Flynn Keota Alaska Eng A.S.G A.A.P A.P.O Seattle Buzz Graham Milnois Waldo Geiger Iowa Elwin Shain Robert Sheetz Ted Mayer Carolyn Conklin Anni Landau Milo J. Philips Cedar Rapids Iowa Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Churches Nell and Rose Schmidt Elmer Schmidt Iowa City Paul V. Shearer

Community group notices for Salvation events week calendar

Calendar notices list meetings and events for YWCA American Home departments VFW Ladies clubs Pythian Sisters WSC S Missions and church circles across Monday to Friday with times venues hosts and pot lucks. Includes meetings of Indianola area clubs and school activities plus notices of postponed sessions and election of officers.

Arylus Larson and Merle McBurnney Wed in Olds Church Ceremony

Arylus Marie Larson and Merle McBurnney married yesterday in a two hour double ring ceremony at the Olds Congregational church before about 150 guests. Rev Russel Ellinger officiated with music by Alice Hunter and Arlie Houston. The bride wore a chiffon gown with seed pearl detailing and carried pink rosebuds. matron of honor was Bernard Eyestone's sister in pink chiffon. bridesmaids wore blue and yellow gowns. After the ceremony a reception for 90 was held at the Larson home. The couple plan to reside in Cedar Rapids and begin duties Oct. 16 with John Hancock Insurance.

Olds Congregational Church Arylus Marie Larson Merle McBurnney Earl McBurnney Cedar Rapids Adolph Larson Russel E. Ellinger Alice Hunter Washington Arlie Houston Olds Miss Hunter Bernard Eyestone Marion Dorothy Starry Dorothy Hennon Harold MacBurnney William Taylor George Swift Robert Brewer Miss Starry Miss Hennon Shirley McBurnney Larsons Larson Phyllis Brown Dean Cox Jay Brewer Washington High School la Plant Choat Company Navy John Hancock Insurance Company Oakland Ave

Basketball Meeting At Y Tonight

Wayne and Dallas Chamberlin call a seven o'clock meeting at the YMC A gym for players to form a winter basketball squad. A short workout will follow, aiming to schedule strong games against regional teams including Harlem Globetrotters led by center Bombo The Giant.

Wayne Dallas Chamberlin Y.M.C Chamberlin Brothers

Edmondson Wins Football Contest at Evening Journal

Willard R. Edmondson took first prize with four errors earning seven dollars. Keith Mitchell Crawfordsville and Mrs John Pehler city won second prize for five errors each worth one dollar and fifty cents. Thirteen winners with six errors shared third prize of fifteen cents each. Call at the Evening Journal.

Willard R. Edmondson Keith Mitchell Crawfordsville John Pehler City S. T. Rickey Jim Lloyd Don Proudfit Richard J. Weeks King Johnson Brighton Stanley Chabal Riverside Kenneth Mitchell Alyce

Patersons Return from Colorado Trip Favor Tow on

Mr and Mrs Linus Patterson have returned from a Colorado jaunt and affirm their preference for Towa.

Linus Patterson Colorado Way Towa

Hog mascot from Fall Festival parade becomes pork dish

The hog that rode in the Fall Festival parade is now prepared as pork chops. It belonged to Dale Jr Herdlicka, the station attendant who had him scrubbed up for that final ride.

Dale “Jr

We’re Mugged Harold Wehr Takes Pictures of Our Gang

A reader note from Don describes Harold Wehr approaching a group, taking a group photo, and promising to publish their likeness. The writer asserts the crew is cheerful and offers friendly service, inviting others to visit.

Harold Wehr Don

Birthday greetings for centenarian couple and local youths

The Journal notes the 62nd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Wilson, plus birthdays across Crawfordsville and nearby areas. Honorees include Byron Marlin Bitting turning six and Mary Joyce Barnes, Virginia Lee Hunt, Max Tucker among others, with several names listed from Valley Kalona Chicago and route four.

The Journal Frank L. Wilson Byron Marlin Bitting Mrs. Marlin Bitting Crawfordsville Marjorie Belle Sheetz Valley H. F. Hesseltine H. W. Mineart Wayne Hoehle Jimny Wells Tom Lahey Kalona Leo Graper Route Four George McAvoy Chicago Mary Joyce Barnes Joe Barnes Virginia Lee Hunt Homer Hune Max Tucker Vernon Tucker

Mrs Dill Hosts Poinsettia Club Afternoon

Mrs Dill at 516 West Washington street entertained Poinsettia club members including Mrs Clara B Hichelberger of Okee Wise to reminisce and play bingo. Mae Smith served a two course refreshment at a single table with fall centerpiece. Other guests included Mrs John McConahey Mr Pleas ant Mrs Owen Hayes and others. member Mrs Sherm Crone was absent.

Bert Dill West Washington Street Poinsettia Club Clara Bhichelberger Okee, Wise Mae Smith John McConahey Pleasant Owen Hayes Maud Jones George ‘Eas L. F. Harding Sherm Crone

Presbyterian prayers at 9 30 Wednesday at church Pfe

Calvin J. Little arrived home Saturday from Beppu Japan. The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will convene at 9 30 o clock Wednesday morning at the church on Pfe.

Presbyterian Pfe Calvin J. Little Beppu Japan

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