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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1946

Page

2

Funeral Rites Held for George M. Bennett in Fairfield

Attendees from the area included Mrs. W C Lamansky Ernest Lamansky Mr and Mrs Don Crone Mr and Mrs Melo Hudachek of Hills. Burial followed at Fairfield abbey. Local notices mention milk price changes and community farming ads amid town visits and college student activities.

Fairfield George M. Bennett W. C. Lamansky Ernest Lamansky Don Crone Melo Hudachek Hills Fairfield Abbey

Washington Demons Defeat Fairfield Trojans 21 to 6 in Homecoming

Washington high school Demons toppled Fairfield Trojans 21 to 6 at Casefield as Sam Young sprinted 55 yards for a touchdown after an interception. Washington's other scores came via passes to Kelsey and Noonan, with Marshall adding the extra points. Fairfield's lone score followed a Demons’ penalty and an intercepted pass.

Washington High School Casefield Fairfield High School Trojans Fairfield A. H. Seidler Washington Trojans Secant Demons Sam Young Sam Bill Kelsey Wayne Marshall McWhirter Drew Ray Carter Devons Kelsey Leland Schmitt Schmitt Dare Zook Marshall Marshell Warren Stewart Wayne Bob Noonan Young Trojan Noonan Pasing Holmes Axthelm Lawson Washington Fairfield Kelsey Ge Gardner Denison L.T. Six Anderson L.G. Bradfield Stewart C. Sipe Turnipseed R.G. Cox Olsen R.T. Sutherlin Dare R.E. Lawson Q.B. Keller Walker L.H. Crew Carter R.H. McWhirter Marshall F.B. Samuelson Redlinger Williams Logan Paul Kleese Jim Walker Coop Vargas Campbell Odom Harrison Wilson Buzz Graham Illinois Elwin Shain Iowa John Shostrum Melvin Hill Andy Hayter Milo Sorden

Homecoming Queen Appears as Parade Flows Across Field

Article reports football game statistics showing Washington and Fairfield scoring and yardage. It notes homecoming events with Patricia Patterson and four attendants in an open car on the field and announces float winners: Room 115 first, Room 113 second, and junior college third.

Chester and Wellman Win Their Games

West Chester defeated Kalona 12 to 0 in a Ke-Wash league clash sealing the title barring upset. Ted Griffith rushed 25 yards for a first quarter score and Kenny Dusenbery connected with John Bauer on a 58 yard TD pass. Kalona threatened after blocking a Chester punt but failed to convert. Wellman beat Brighton 20 to 6 as Lindy Redlinger ran 18 yards for Wellman’s first score, Don Scwartzen sprinted 60 yards, Leon Miller added a four yard TD, while Bob Robertson scored Brighton’s two yard plunge.

West Chester Kalona Anly Ted Griffith Kenny Dusenbery John Bauer Chester Wellman Brighton Lindy Redlinger Don ScWartzendruber Leon Miller Bob Robertson

Close Games Mark Little Six League Night

Ottumwa beat Keokuk 18 to 7 in a closer than expected contest. Muscatine edged Mt. Pleasant 7 to 2. Burlington routed Fort Madison 27 to 0 with long TD plays. Bloomfield defeated Seymour 18 to 0 and Sigourney defeated Montezuma 13 to 7.

Ottumwa Keokuk Bulldogs Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Burlington Fort Madison Bloomfield Seymour Demons Sigourney Montezuma

Cedar Chips Elect Tadlock President

The Cedar Chips met at the Lexington school house Wednesday evening with Duane Tadlocck president. Duane was re elected president as officers were chosen for the coming year. Bill Litwiller was named vice president Carl Rowe secretary treasurer. A basket supper is planned for Tuesday October 22 at Lexington church with members and parents as guests. Refreshments were served by Geyle Cupp.

Lexington Duane Tadlocck Duane Bill Litwiller Carl Rowe Lexington Church Geyle Cupp

Sandy Hook School Gets New Wallpaper

At Sandy Hook the school house shows fresh wallpaper and the students and Mr. Bower are proud. Ray Farrier lies in Fairfield hospital with a badly injured arm from a car accident. Men work on Clover hulling and silo filling as farmers busy in bean and corn fields.

H. W. Mineart Sandy Hook

Railroad worm pests threaten home apple orchards

The railroad worm is identified as the main pest hindering home orchardists from growing good apples. It urges destruction of all nearby neglected or wild apple trees and any windfall apples to curb the problem.

Eash and McCleery To Appear Monday In Junior Musicale

Carolyn Hamilton studio presents Patty Eash of Wellman and Margarette McCleery in a junior musicale at 8 P M Monday in the parlors of the United Presbyterian church. Public invited. Accompanists include Mrs George Masson and Mrs R H McCleery.

Eash McCleery Carolyn Hamilton Patty Eash Wellman Margarette McCleery United Presbyterian Church Mary Rita McLaughlin Frances Miller George Masson R. H. McCleery Miss Hamilton October

Social 1 Calendar and church notices

Social 1 Calendar lists events at the public library and churches including Bible and literature departments at 2:30 and 8 p.m. co hostesses named. T T T chapter meeting at 7:30 p.m. Hallowe en party at Robert Wiley home with pot luck. Various clubs and societies schedule dinners socials and officer erections with names of hosts and locations across the week.

Public Library Clarice Meek Thelma Luther Mary Welch T.T.T Flora Blankenhorn Irene Barth Elass Robert Wiley

Ministers Honor Rev Mrs Trenerry at Farewell Dinner

The Washington Ministerial association hosted a farewell dinner at The Pines honoring Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Trenerry. Thirteen people attended including hosts and their wives. Rev. Thomas Polk presented a devotional book and memo-pad desk set as thanks for their cooperative service.

Alfred Trenerry Washington Ministerial Association the Pines Thomas Polk

How to gauge hosiery denier and gauge for wear

The guide explains choosing hose by denier and gauge. For daily wear select 65-75 denier with about 51 gauge for 50 denier, 48 gauge for 65 denier, 45 gauge for 75 denier, and 42 gauge for 100 denier rayon. Avoid lower gauge and seek higher when possible.

October W S C S unit meetings plan Fort Madison events

Womens Society of Christian Service units met in members homes to discuss district conference in Fort Madison on Oct 22 and sub district youth conference on Oct 27 at the local church. They planned World Day of Prayer activities for Oct 25 and rally day at the church.

Womens Society of Christian Service W.S.C.S Fort Madison

Connie Sue Lewis Honored at Party

Mrs. C. J. Wolfe hosted a Friendship club gathering at 968 East Main street for 18 members with guest Eleanor Elaine Wulf and other attendees. A shower of gifts for Connie Sue Lewis, infant daughter of Delbert and Mrs. Lewis, followed games and social time as Elaine dressed as a fairy presented gifts.

C. J. Wolfe The Friendship Club East Main Street Victor Peiffer J. W. McClelland Wes Meyer Mae Gideon Roy Lowash Mary Sherlock Charles Wulf Elaine Connie Sue Lewis Delbert Lewis Bugsy

Methodist W S C S Plans Annual Bazaar

Crawfordsville October WSCS meeting reports 37 members five children and four guests. Plans for the annual bazaar October 21 with a noon plate luncheon. Nominating committee named and letters of thanks read from Holland families. District WSCS convention October 22 at Fort Madison. Prayer service October 29 at the church.

Crawfordsville Methodist WSCS Rose Moorhead Nathryn Suter Kathryn Williams Myral Smith D. W. Githens Fort Madison Helen McNeill Holland Society Mary Jones Ollie Anwyl Dorothy Smith Margaret Huston Tracy Orris Eva Rathmell Arlene Fletcher Bloomquist

Birthday Notices From The Journal Three Quarter Century Club

Two members of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club, R. L. Badger and Mrs. Luticia French, celebrate birthdays today with details of birthplaces and years. Congratulatory notices extend to many others including a 42nd wedding anniversary for Sidney and Mrs. Smith and a fifth birthday for Carl Edward Blatter, plus a list of expected birthday celebrants for tomorrow.

The Journal Three Quarter Century Club R. L. Badger Luticia French French Columbus City Mr. Badger Memphis Tenn Sidney Smith Medford, Ore Washington Carl Edward Blatter E. J. Blatter

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at United Presbyterian Church

The United Presbyterian Ladies Aid met in church parlors with 42 members led by president Mrs. W. H. McConnell. Highlights included devotional by Mrs. C A Boice reading Psalm 65, a guest Margaret Cowden singing, a playlet Passing the Buck, and reports from officers. A book week observance was announced for Nov 12 16 at the Public Library.

Walter Doak Turkington Unit 7 Bauer Howard Waddell Mary Hutchison Ray McGrew Unit No. 7 Ralph Bauer Rose Lewis L. C. Woodburn Laura Longwell Japan R. H. Hampsher W.5. C.S M. B. Bell Frank Longwell Floyd Sturgis Sturgis Emma _ Barnett Boyd Humble Fred Burton Hampsher Woodburn B. G. Holt Harry Mont Oiery United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society W. H. McConnell E. M. McConaughy C. A. Boice Margaret Cowden Carolyn Hamilton Boyd White Miss Hamilton Bruce Lipscomb Virginia McLaughlin Ralph Kleese Francis McConnell Robert Wiley John Owen Kleese C. W. McLaughlin Ruth Nichol George Rudiger McConaughey

Clock Radio Awakens with Favorite Music and Alarm

A new clock radio set automates waking by playing the sleeper's favorite music and then double checks the wakeup.

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