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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1946

Page

2

Local News Briefs Include Travel Plans and Auction Notice

Mrs Lulu Finch returns from Forest Leake Minnesota after two weeks with sister Mrs Josephine Roush. Freshwater Feed Store seeks beans with ceiling price and free trucking plus bean and linseed meal in exchange. Crail Bros clothing auction scheduled Saturday Oct 12 at 1 30 pm. August Schmidt of Riverside welcomed a seven pound son last night. Philadelphia pair Perma visits relatives including Mrs Mary Boileau and John Boileau.

Freshwater Feed August Schmidt Riverside Ira Sickles San Antonio Tex Will Sickles

Cardinals Fall to Central 18-7 in Airy Gridiron Show

Washington junior college Cardinals were edged 18-7 by Central of Pella at Case Field. Central struck in the third period with two drives, while Washington answered with a fourth quarter TD drive led by Longer and Prebyl as Manning and Pickard scored for Central.

Central College Washington Junior College Cardinals Case Field Pella Cardinals Washington Eleven Hal Longer Washington Meaning Central Bill Arnold Dyer John Hotle Schultz Menning Pickard van der Ploeg Pickard Nette Longer DeLong Tanner Frebyl Prebyl Schneider Jim Arnold Pleasant Plain Romine Keota

Washington and Central Battle, Central Edges Washington

Central overcomes Washington 164 rushing yards to 94 while gaining 10 first downs to Washington's six. Washington passes 17 times, 7 complete for 111 yards with 4 interceptions. Central completes 5 of 15 for 60 yards with 3 interceptions. Washington fumbles six times, Central three.

Washington Central

Fairfield and Washington Meet in Old Southeastern Iowa Rivalry

Tonight at Case field the Fairfield and Washington high schools clash in a homecoming game expected to draw the season’s largest crowd. Both teams target a stronger showing as Washington eyes an upset after recent solid play and Fairfield aims to extend its Little Six record. Officials are Waldo Geiger Elwain Shain and Buzz Graham of Iowa City.

Case Field Southeastern Iowa Little Six Fairfield Washington Keokuk Fort Madison Ottumwa Muscatine Demons Trojans Muscatine Eleven Waldo Geiger Elwain Shain Buzz Graham Iowa City

Gorham Shines as Springfield Star in Illinois Football

Bob Gorham, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Gorham, leads Springfield Junior High to a 34-6 win over Lanphier. He recovered a Lanphier fumble, scored two touchdowns one by plunge and one by pass, and handled punting for about 50 yards per kick.

Bob Gorham Paul Gorham Washington Ilinois Bob Springfield, Jr Lanphier Springfield Rob

Washington High Names Homecoming Queen Patricia Patterson

Patricia Patterson, Washington high school senior, was named homecoming queen by student vote. Attendants are Darlene Stover, Louise Barnes, Babe Falk, and Jane Turner. A pep meeting crowned her, followed by a downtown parade, and a football game against Fairfield at Case Field with a dance at Lincoln School afterward.

Patricia Patterson Robert Patterson Washington High School Darlene Stover Louise Barnes Babe Falk Jane Turner Washington Street Fairfield Casefield Lincoln School

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting Led by Mrs Wolfe

Mrs Sherm Wolfe hosted the Wesleyan Service Guild regular meeting at her home with 15 members present including sponsor Mrs I D Ouvin. Mrs Ed Hite led devotions and Mrs Harold Stephens gave the missionary lesson. The next gathering will be at Mrs John Yousling’s as officers for the new year are elected.

Sherm Wolfe Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Church Wolfe I. D Ouvin Ed Hite Harold Stephens John Yousling Hite Daryl Tucker

Community Notices and Local Updates

Social briefing invites Rebekah and Odd Fellows members to a Friday night gathering on October 11 with a gift request. Mrs Dora Jones returns from Mayo Clinic in Rochester after two major operations, in good condition. Dr Masson accompanied her home from Rochester. Milk prices rise from October 12 per quart with other prices adjusted. Pvt R E Whisler returns to Tennessee for a few days at home with family. he resides near Camp Campbell. Ira Sickles from San Antonio arrives to visit relatives for two weeks.

Dora Jones Rochester Minn Mayo Clinic H. (. Masson Jones Pvt R. E. Whisler Camp Campbell P. F. Whisler Clarksville Tenn

Regular Meeting Of Eastern Stars At Masonic Temple

The Order of Eastern Star held a regular meeting at the Masonic temple attended by 34 members and two guests. W M matron Mrs. Lloyd Foster presided with William Sheets as associate patron in for Fred J. Longer. An official letter from the grand matron outlined the October 21 24 grand chapter session in Des Moines and Floral Chapter Riverside invited members to its golden anniversary on Thursday evening October 31 at Riverside Masonic temple. refreshments were served by Mrs J E Kunath and her committee.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Lloyd Foster William Sheets Fred J. ,Onger Des Moines Riverside Riverside Masonic Temple J. E. Kunath

Riverside O E S to Observe Anniversary

Riverside O E S receives invitation to Floral chapter Riverside to attend its golden anniversary. The event includes an anniversary meeting and party at 8 p m in the Riverside Masonic temple on Thursday Oct 31.

Mrs Turnbull Inspects PEO Chapter Meeting Held

A called meeting of Chapter 1 PEO was held last evening at the home of Mrs. W J Masson with members and visitors present. Mrs Lee Turnbull of Davenport state organizer attended to inspect the chapter.

W. J. Masson Lee Turnbull Davenport

Centennial Parade Movies Shown After Country Club Dinner

The summer social wrap up includes an 185 attendee family night with autumn decor and a turkey menu. Guests listed include Major Roger Richer and Mrs. Richer of San Antonio, Captain Sherlock and Mrs. Sherlock of Bermuda, and others. Robert Patterson presented films narrated by Ray Whitehead featuring Washington Centennial parades, VE and VJ day reels, and the southeastern Iowa golf tournament, plus a five table bridge game won by Mrs. Coffey and Dr. Clow.

Roger Richer San Antonio Texas Sidney Coon and Sidney Allen Ainsworth Sherlock Bermuda Mary Hutchison Keokuk BE. J. Linder Btownsville, Penne M. J. Redlinger, Jr N. BE

Mrs Carl Phillips Elected President of Rural Woman’s Club

Mrs Carl Phillips was elected president of the Rural Woman's club yesterday afternoon at the meeting hosted by Mrs William Netser. Fourteen members attended as officers were also chosen including Mrs Grant Humston Jr as vice president and Mrs Claude Rhodebeck as secretary treasurer. A stork shower for Mrs Raymond Humston followed with many gifts, hosted by Mrs Ed Bell, Mrs Mary Shields, and Mrs Marie Jr.

Carl Phillips Rural Woman's Club William Netser William Marie, Jr Grant Humston, Jr Claude Rhodebeck Raymond Humston Ed Bell Mary Shields Marie, Jr

Mrs. M. Burroughs Hosts Walnut Woman’s Club Meeting

The October Walnut Woman’s club gathering led by hostess Mrs Myron Burroughs drew 13 members with guests including Mrs Paul Harvey Mrs Ed Libe and others. A skit by the hostesses Mrs Earl Burroughs and Mrs Ralph Chor was shown. Roberta Ann Robertson received a club gift and autumn refreshments were served.

Paul Harvey Ed Libe Claire Neff Glen Miller Pearl Hayes Dannie Gates Earl Burroughs Earl Ralph Chorpenning Roberta Ann Robertson

St James Church Circle Plans November Card Party

St Anthony Circle of St James Church met with 11 members and Father Corcoran. Muriel Te Bockhorst led the business session discussing a card party set for November 6. Pinochle yielded high score to Mrs Martin Whittaker and low to Miss Te Bockhorst. Refreshements were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Cleo.

St. Anthony Circle St. James Church Joe Wehr Father Corcoran Muriel Te Bockhorst Martin Whittaker Te Bockhurst

Birthday Dinner Honors John Jones And Grandfather

Mrs. Ed Custer hosted a turkey dinner Sunday to honor her grandson John Ed ward Jones who turns one on Oct 9 and her husband whose birthday is Oct 1. The cake was baked by the grandmother Mrs John D Jones. Guests included Mr and Mrs John D Jones Mr and Mrs Alvin Jones Crawfordsville Richard Custer and Mr and Mrs James Custer.

Ed Custer John Edward Jones John D. Jones Alvin Jones Crawfordsville Richard Custer James Custer

Class Has Supper At W. Crone Home

The Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church met at Woodrow Crone home for a co operative supper with 26 present. A short business meeting elected to send the literary Digest to Knoxville Veterans hospital for another year. Rev. and Mrs Alfred Trenerry received a token gift of money for their work. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Lowry and children and Clyde Brown. A Bible program was led by Mr. and Mrs Crone and Mrs Rudie Schmidt. The next class gathering is a Halloween party October 31 at the church.

Friendly Bible Class The Baptist Church Woodrow Crone Knoxville Veterans Hospital Alfred Trenerry Lowry Clyde Brown Crone Rudie Schmidt

Entertains Bridge Club at a Dessert

A Tuesday Bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs. Corbin Crawford included a dessert luncheon and an afternoon of bridge. Mrs. Eather Trotter won the high score prize and Mrs. Wanda Ornduff received the consolation. Guest Mrs. Madge Rabenold attended. Mrs Irene Thompson helped with serving.

Eather Trotter Wanda Ornduff Madge Rabenold Irene Thompson

Chicago Produce Update From Oct 11

Chicago reports poultry receipts of 306 trucks with hens firm and heavy springs weak. Ducks and eggs figures given with various weights and price ranges on mercantile exchange extras and standards. Current receipts include dirties and checks with specified price bands.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange

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