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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1946

Page

2

Local News: Eckles Hospitalized and Naval Address Update

Merle Eckles is admitted to University Hospital Iowa City in Room W-32 for treatment. A new address lists Pvt. William D. Cole Jr. at Fort Riley Kan in Army Reception Center. other notes cover social visits, travel plans, and local arrangements including a Buchanan reunion and beauty industry updates.

Merle Eckles University Hospital, Iowa City Pvt William D. Cole, Jr Co. B Army Reception Center Cami Funston Area Fort Riley Kan

Undefeated Teams Set for Kalona Showdown

WELLMAN IOWA October 9 Two undefeated teams Ka lona and West Chester clash next Friday likely deciding the conference title All eight conference teams play within the circuit this week West Chester at Kalona Wellman at Brighton Richland at Keota and Williamsburg at North English are listed with night games.

Wellman Iowa Kalona West Chester Brighton Richland Keota Williamsburg North English Pei. L Richland North English

Local Social Notes and Travel Updates

Ed Knotek and Harold Sojka attended a world series baseball game in St Louis Missouri. The Walton family, Mr and Mrs Cornelius Walton and relatives, left for Portland Oregon after a two week visit with friends and relatives in the community and at West Chester. Phyllis Galloway returned to Iowa State Teacher College after an appendectomy. Earl and Mrs Galloway and the Waggoners visited Cedar Falls. Dale Gallagher family now live at 522 Harvard Ave Bellflower California after moving from Short Dodge. Gallagher works with Harry Macon in Macon's used car market in California.

Ed Knotek Harold Sojka St. Louis Phyllis Galloway Iowa State Teacher College Earl Galloway Belen Mary Ralph Waggoner Cedar Falls Dale Gallagher Sandra Nancy Gallagher Frank Macon Harvard Ave Bellflower Cali California Short Dodge Harry Macon Macon

Mrs. McAvoy Hosts Dinner for Waltons in Portland

Mrs Sadee McAvoy hosted a two course dinner at six o'clock honoring her niece Mrs Cornel ium Walton Mr Walton and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Russell Walton of Portland Ore. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marion McAvoy Mr and Mrs Marvin Buckwalter and two children as the evening was spent visiting.

Sadee McAvoy Cornelium Walton Walton Russell Walton Portland Ore Marion McAvoy Marvin Buckwalter

Farewell Courtesy For Mrs. E. Martin

Mrs. A. H. Seidler entertained friends last evening as a farewell for Mrs. Ed Martin who with her son Bobby plans to leave next week for Jacksonville Florida. Guests joined in bingo and cards and a miscellaneous shower followed by one course refreshments.

A. H. Seidler Ed Martin Bobby Jacksonville Fla Ann Springer Ruth Gardner Irene Bickford Irwin Helman Gladys McFarland Helen Carson Marie Welch Wilma Nordyke

Entertains Group At Pinochle Party

Mrs. Marion Thompson hosted a pinochle gathering at her home with two tables of play. Mrs. Hubert Lehrer won high score, Mrs. Francis Crone low. Refreshments followed. the next meeting is in two weeks with Mrs. George Birney.

Marion Thompson Hubert Lehrer Francis Crone George Birney

The Elephants That Die in Secret Cemeteries

A traditional claim holds elephants seek secluded cemeteries to die. African sellers occasionally present tusks from such sites, often as a ruse to skirt hunting restrictions.

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