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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1944

Page

3

Fairfield Trojans Host Demons In Friday Night clash

Fairfield high school Trojans, led by Lindsay Sparks, face Washington Demons in a hard fought home game. Ottumwa defeated Fairfield 33 to 0 last week as Fairfield struggled with yardage and passes, while Lindsay Sparks shows standout backfield play for Fairfield.

Fairfield High School Trojang Washington High School Targe Lindsay Fairfield Hoschek Burlington Havemann Muscatine Ferguson Ottumwa Bob Bostwick Washington Drish Kane Champ Trojans Lindsay Davis Demons

Wellman Powers Past Keota in Conference Opener

In Ke-Wash League action Wellman Iowa rolled to a 26 0 win over Keota as Kalona Kubs held Kalona Tigers to a draw. West Chester Trojans beat Winfield Wolves 7 0 while Lone Tree defeated Wellman 0 0 with a late lateral and forward.

Wellman Iowa Rth English Keota Gles Kalona Kubs Cland Tigers Trojans West Chester Winfield Wolves Conferce Wellman Wildcats Lone Tree

Local Notes from Greenfield and Surrounding Area

Greenfield visitors return home after a two day stay. Ev a Craw ford of Stock, California arrives to spend two weeks with relatives in Ssworth and her sister Pearl rdner. Mrs Silas Ross travels to Davenport for a few days with daughter and family in k Island. Dr G B Frey to be at Cy Bush residence October 14. Mrs R G Cherry of Dallas visits Washington county relatives. Mrs William G Dial of New arrives to spend a week with her parents. Staff Sergeant Don Bur visits. Ossian family buys property at 742 East Washington Street with plans to move in November.

Eva Crawfford Stock Calif Ibin Crawford Ssworth Pearl Rdner Silas Ross Daven Tt C. Woods Nate Ross Kenneth Ross Family Ink Island R. G. Cherry Dallas Mas G. Cherry Washington County Mas Dr. W. S. Kyle William G. Dial New Fredger Don Bur Dial Home

Chemical tale of ships shows vast chemical use in tanks

A historical note describes how chemical engineering relies on thousands of chemicals, with a massive count exceeding two thousand, to manufacture parts for a battleship. The passage emphasizes the scale of material science in naval construction.

Iowa Prepares for Illinois Clash Amid Early Season Woes

Iowa City Oct 11 Coach Madigan said film study on Ohio State spurred important work for the Iowa football squad. He cited tackling and blocking mistakes and outlined drills to improve timing and line blocking before the Illinois game in Champaign. The defense will stress line play while offense aims to keep blockers ahead of the ball carrier. The Buckeye game exposed timing gaps as fast Illinois contenders punch up yardage from Patterson and Pung with 9.6 and 8.4 yards per try.

Iowa City Madigan Ohio State University of Iowa Madian Iowans Illinois Champaign Buckeye Buddy Pung Paul Patterson

P.T.A. City Council Holds First Meeting of Year

The City Council Parent Teacher Association met at the Public library with nine members present. Officers announced include Mrs. BR. R. Noonan as president, Mrs. Cloyee Stewart as vice president, Mrs. Merle Green as secretary, and Mrs. William Putman as treasurer. Committee chairs named: Mrs. Max Cook hospitality, Mrs. F Surface finance, Mrs. Frank Longwell publicity and historian.

City Council Parent Teacher Association Public Library BR. R. Noonan Cloyee Stewart Merle Green

Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs Meetings

Community groups from Catholic Daughters to YWCA and PTA list meetings, programs, luncheons, and events. Notable items include St. Rita Circle, Masonic lodge, YWCA exhibits, Red Cross drive support, and PTA leadership notes.

Rosella Sheetz Birthday Honoree Noted at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Oscar Sheetz hosted a cooperative dinner Sunday honoring their daughter Rosella on her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Loeffler Sandra and Butch Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Elwood Glasgow Lawrence Joan and Phyllis and other attendees.

Oscar Sheetz Rosella

Halloween party desserts forchildren and guests

Halloween party menu features fig molasses cookies for kids with ginger and figs, black and white parfait with vanilla ice cream and chocolate pudding, orange prune ice cream with rennet, and a suggested milk-wetting dessert note.

Guest Day Luncheon Bridge Planned at Country Club

Women of the Country Club announce a guest day luncheon bridge for Thursday afternoon October 19 at the clubhouse. Postponed from October 5, the event is chaired by Mrs R H Mccleery with a committee including Mrs George Rudiger Mrs Glenn L Wilson Mrs J C Hol bert Mrs Merle Turner Mrs Ray M Whitehead Mrs Milo Sorden Mrs L E Wilson Mrs W L At corn and Mrs E B Hammer. The telephone committee will call members early next week about reservations.

St. Mary's Circle Mil Peiffer Rebekah Club Clive Gray St. Rita Circle Grant Humble S. Marion Ave Sam Witting Ainsworth O.E.S P.m Masonic Temple Red Cross Prairie Flower Missionary Society Eva Mouser Nellie Booth Robert Benson H.H. Club Spencer Reed Country Club R. H. MccCleery George Rudiger Glenn L. Wilson J. C. Holbert Merle Turner Ray M. Whitehead Milo Sorden L. E. Wilson W. L. Atcorn E. B. Hammer

Mrs Kellerstrass Hosts Birthday Evening

Mrs Kendall Kellerstrass entertained last night at her parents home Mr and Mrs Dell Walker with music dancing and a table game and a wiener and marshmallow roast. Guests included George Miles Gary Don Healer Donna Dorothy Live ray and Darlene Stoverath from Washington Mr and Mrs Osear Sheetz and Max and the honoree received many birthday remembrances.

Kendall Kellerstrass Dell Walker George Miles Gary Don Healer Ane Donna Dorothy Liveray Darlene Stoverath Washington Osear Sheetz Max

Storage Methods And Names In The Walker Yard

The article describes a ground storage trench options using straw and soil for vegetables and notes a line of people in the Walker yard including Mrs Lloyd Miller and several others. It also reports on a permanent antiseptic made from a new chemical claimed to be odorless tasteless and colorless for textile processing and preserved goods.

Honors Singletons At Farewell Dinner

Mrs. Lizzie Singleton of Brighthon hosted a farewell family dinner for her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Singleton as they depart for Tucson Arizona. About 30 guests attended a cooperative noon meal and spent the afternoon visiting with a long list of Burlington Richland and Rock Island attendees including Dan Moore Judith Ann Leonard Mattson and others.

Lizzie Singleton Brighton W. H. Singleton Tucson Ariz Dan Moore Judith Ann Leonard Mattson Leonard, Jr Ronald Joana French Burlington Homer West Floyd Singleton Arnold Smith Virgil Jones Richland Francis Singleton Washington Violet Waggoner Rock Island Myr Frank Smith Otis Waggoner Mark Waggoner Kenneth

Brighton Dinner and Bridge Social Enjoyed by Members

Members of the Country era cooperative club at the Brighton house held a summer social last evening after a dinner. About 30 attended the event which included a farewell courtesy for two members, Mrs. C. W. Stewart and Kathryn Mauthe, and the evening concluded with bridge games.

C. W. Stewart Kathryn Mauthe

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