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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1946

Page

2

Mrs G B Ferrell and son Ensign visit in Washington

Mrs G B Ferrell and her son Ensign Robert K Ferrell spent the day in Washington calling on friends before returning to Brainerd Minnesota. Ensign Ferrell has completed his military service and will go home with his mother where Mr Ferrell is superintendent of schools. Mrs Belville, Cecil Belville, is staying with the family. Freshwater Feed Store advertises bean products.

G. B. Ferrell Ensign Robert K Washington Ensign Ferrell Brainerd, Minn Ferrell

Augustines Return From Missouri Visit

Mr and Mrs Will E Augustine of the Dublin community return ed home Sunday night from a trip to Missouri. They visited her brother J T Stevens on near Vandalia and relatives near New London and Perry. They brought home an ear of corn from Missouri that resembles Iowa maturing ears. Iowa farmers report Missouri corn crops are unusually good this fall with high soybean yields also noted.

Will E. Augustine Dublin Missouri J. T. Stevenson Vandalia Ray Liter Mr. Liter New London Ray Stevenson Perry Augustines Iowa

Dozen club hosts banquet as Pythian Sisters guest returns

Mrs. Ernest Miller attended the Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters in Des Moines as second representative from the local group and was a guest of the Dozen club at a Monday banquet and dance in the Savory hotel ballroom. Several families and visitors are noted, including Mrs. Etta McCoy and Mrs. Robert Howell among dinner guests.

Ernest Miller Des Moines Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters D. N. Anwyl Etta McCoy Los Angeles Calif Robert Howell Crawfordsville Della Humphreys Yeorge Dillon Keota

Cardinals Debut in New Uniforms for Tonight's Game

Washington's junior college Cardinals will wear new cardinal and white jerseys at Case field tonight against Central college. The change aims to improve play and spectator appeal after prior kits looked tacky. Central plans white jerseys with red and blue numerals and a large squad, while White intends to start the Burlington-game lineup. Officials listed are M. E. Woodford, Angus Moore, and Gil Schantz.

Washington Cardinals Central College Case Field Norman White Babe Tysseling Eldon Tharp Pella Central Parsons White Burlington Everette Prebys Bill Arnold Dave Livingston John Whittaker Dale Caldwell Wayne Davis Tom Tanner Hal Longer Bill Beenblossom Jin Arnold Gerald DeLong Francis Schneider M. E. Woodford Angus Moore Mt. Pleasant Gil Schantz

Kyle Family Vacation At Parental Homes

Mr and Mrs Don Kyle and children Robert and Jane of Kalamazoo Michigan spend the week visiting in the parental homes of Dr W S Kyle and Mrs Myrtle Poole.

Don Kyle Robert and Jane Kalamazoo, Mich W. S. Kyle Myrtle Poole

Benefit Card Party at Pythian Sisters Event

Pythian Sisters sponsor a benefit card party to raise funds for community projects. Attendees are invited to join for games and prizes.

Pythian Sisters

Backfield Shuffle Promises Fairfield Homecoming Debut

A large crowd is expected at Casefield for Fairfield Homecoming as Coach Seidler unveils a new backfield with Ray Carter joining Schmitt Walker and Marshall. Veterans Redlinger Zook Kleese and others prepare to enter as needed while Washington line fights to protect the offense.

Casefield Fairfield Ray Carter A. H. Seidler Husky Leo Oleson Seidler Duane Redlinger Jack Zook Wayne Marshall Toybe Schmitt Walker Carter Marshall Redlinger Zook Kleese Washington Line Warren Stewart Dick Paul

Benefit card party at K P hall with bridge and pinochle

A benefit card party at K P hall drew 17 tables for bridge and pinochle. Clarence Shaffer and Mrs. George Hotle won high scores for men and women in pinochle. Mrs Art Prail and Mr Jenn had low scores. In bridge, Ralph Zeck and Mrs Oral Mayo led. Harold Brock and Mrs Mert Pickford had low. Paul Deimerly won the door prize a chicken. first and second lucky prizes went to Ctvic Burke and Mrs Roy Rotzinger. Committees were Mrs Mae Morgan Mrs Clarence Shaffer Mrs Paul Harvey entertainment Mrs Edith Weidner.

K. P. Hall Clarence Shaffer George Hotle Art Prail Jenn Ralph Zeck Oral Mayo Harold Brock Mert Pickford Paul Deimerly Ctvic Burke Roy Rotzinger Mae Morgan Paul Harvey Edith Weidner

Birthday notices of local residents and families

Happy birthday greetings appear for numerous local residents. Don Tibbetts and spouse celebrate 10th wedding anniversary. Arlene Kallous has a birthday, with brother Carl John to observe Oct 12. John Haygreen’s 16th birthday noted for Pekin residents now in Washington. Kenneth Wayne Sabin honored with four candles. Also extended wishes to Bealer Nicholson Thorne Ashby Wittmer McFarlane Chuck Strum Carris Harwood and others.

Don Tibbetts Arlene Bernice Kallous Carl John John Haygreen G. A. Haygreen Pekin Ill Washington Kenneth Wayne Sabin Merlin Sabin Keota W. A. Bealer Ralph Nicholson Ainsworth Clifford Thorne Even Ashby Pilotburg Mary Elizabeth Wittmer Wayland Bob McFarlane Ed Chuck Colleen Strum Seth Carris Route One Brighton J. A. Harwood

Local Ladies Convene Over Kitchen Tickets

Mrs Glen Green Mrs C G Pick ens and Mrs Frank Shepherd join Mrs Claire Dusenberry in a kitchen related event discussing ticketing and arrangements for a community gathering.

Glen Green C. G. Pickens Frank Shepherd Claire Dusenberry

Honor Jimmie Cook At Birthday Party

Jimmie Cook was honored on his fourth birthday at a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Milford Cook at their Nortoa Iowa avenue home. Guests included Mrs. J Knottnerus Elon and Gary Dennis Jimmie Carson observing his third birthday and others.

Jimmie Cook Milford Cook Nortoa Iowa Avenue Cook J. Knottnerus Elon Gary Dennis Jimmie Carson Frank Parrin Lida Kay Dicky Shaulty Charles Anderson Tony Kim Sam DeLong

Battersons Host Turkey Dinner Honoring Cpl Batterson Jr

Mr and Mrs Elmer Batterson and daughter Sandra hosted a two course turkey dinner at six o clock last evening to honor Cpl Aaron Batterson Jr of Geit erfield Washington Other guests included Mr and Mrs Glen Fuhr and sons Mrs James Batterson and sons Mr and Mrs Donald Batterson and daughters Mr and Mrs Leslie Brecht Wanda Harold Dean and Dale Batterson and Darlene Stover

Elmer Batterson Sandra Aaron Batterson, Jr Geiterfield, Wash Glen Fuhr James Batterson and Sons Donald Batterson Leslie Brecht Wanda Harold Dean Dale Batterson Darlene Stover

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Freshwater Feed Campbell’s Tomato Soup Butter Nut Coffee Kipper del Monte Peas Pillsbury Libby del Monte Stokely Sturdi Michi Grimes Golden Jonathan Bu Washington Fruit Market Robert Blue Washington Coffee Club Wolf’s Flower Jacob Schwegler M. J San Diego George R. Norman Dan Holcomb Norman Holcomb Schwegler Mary Muffet E. M. Bridges & Co W. J. Masson Presbyterian Church Duane C. Griggs Barbara Sioux City Richard Birney Rebekah Eugene Martin University Hospital Iowa City Louis Beard Nature Doan Battersons Iowa Ave Alpagora Men’s & Boy’s Winter Caps
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