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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1944
Page
2
Warren scores on a long pass in a farm practice as his mother vows to pay for football if he never catches a pass. Mrs Dare will have to pay up as the ad claims flowers can reach loved ones with a call to 173 for delivery.
Local notes report an annual bazaar and chicken supper to be held at the Cotterian church on Tuesday evening Oct 17. Brenda Frisk of Galesburg begins duties as superintendent of Washington County Hospital. Mrs S N Sorrell and Mrs Alfred Ider, with Ruth Sorpl Armstrong, return from Des Moines where Armstrong completed beauty operator training.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pringle hosted a family dinner honoring their grandson Dick Pringle Jr who is in the navy and on leave from Great Lakes Training. Attendees included his wife and son Russell, Cloyce Pringle of Rock, Leland Pringle and family of Springville, Burl and Jean Pringle of Thornburg, and guests John Porter and Shrum Lewis with Mrs. Richard Pringle Jr. Returning to Rock today are relatives after the gathering.
AT CEE HOSPITAL Mrs James Zeck 417 a sl ain street admitted. Mr and Mrs Tom Canton ate two are parents of ai ght pound five and a quarter nee son born at 2 27 this unnling. Mrs Corda Osborne Nurses me hospital employe dismissed for medical care. Elda Gray 508 North second enue underwent a tonsillec my this morning. James Shaffer 418 South urth avenue admitted for fracture of the left arm and kpects to be dismissed this eve ing. Mrs Don Lemley and daugh t Dorana Joan Ainsworth rs Verle Gallagher and son Ichard Douglas route three fred Adam Harper were cha rged this morning.
Washington high school edged Fairfield 20 to 6 at Case Field in the 1944 opener. Pratt and Beenblossom led ground gains while Box and Dare connected on a 42 yard pass for a second half touchdown. Bostwick kicked extra points as Washington demonstrated a renewed forward passing attack and depth beyond star Bob Bostwick.
Washington gaining 192 yards to Fairfield 1356 on scrimmage. Washington 13 first downs to Fairfield 6. Washington fumbled 3 times, recovered once. Fairfield 1 fumble. Washington passed 5 times, complete 3. Fairfield incomplete 5 with no completions.
Macazine defeats Mt. Pleasant Burlington 36 to 19 while Ft. Madison Ottumwa 20 despite Centerville and Keokuk having an open date. The score details highlight a mixed week for small league teams with several bye weeks.
Garden peas are ready for picking in the early morning and should be kept unshelled in a cold place until cooking time. Peas mature quickly in heat and become less sweet and more starchy. Do not harvest string beans when the plant is wet with dew or rain, as this can spread bean rust.
More than 50 friends and relatives gathered Thursday evening at the Riggs home two miles east of Haskins for a social charivari. Dorothy Wood and John B. Riggs, both of Ainsworth, married at the Little Brown church in Nashua Iowa on Tuesday afternoon Oct 10 with Rev Hanscome officiating. The couple’s dinner followed in Waterloo.
Fifty women attended the October gathering in the church social rooms. Highlights included devotions by Mrs. H. H. McCleery on God's fatherly love, a business session led by President Jessie Stewart, and a program chaired by Mrs. Don Paul with readings by Carol Anderson and a satire play about voting.
Mrs John P Whetstine of Nira celebrates her 83rd birthday as a Three Quarter Century club member Mrs M M Atkinson enjoys a silver wedding anniversary Ezra Wittmer and Dorothy Jane Wittmer celebrate birthdays Dor the Dor othy Jane Wittmer Mt Pleasant Marvin Lee Prior turns one Kathryn Marie Wyse and Nancy Lea Huston observe second birthdays Doris Blatter marks her eighth birthday with schoolmates’ congrats
Residents of Grace Hill gathered for a Wiener roast around a large fire and a program. A dedicatory service honored 14 stars for mothers and featured a patriotic spelling of the flag origin, prayers, songs by the Waterhouses, and a play “Back Yard Quarrel,” followed by group singing.
Chester and Columbus Junction fought to a 6-6 draw on Chester field yesterday afternoon. Chester scored in the fourth period after a series of first downs, Moore gaining eleven yards for the touchdown. both teams failed the conversion. Other scores: Brighton 15 Keota 9. Kalona 45 North English 0.
If the seed is bulky and hard to handle with a seed drill you can remove the awns by running the seed through a hammermill at slow speed 300 to 1000 rpm This method helps produce smoother seed for easier planting and improves sowing performance.
Wilma Marsh of Ainsworth and her aunt Mrs J Lindley Coon of Cedar Rapids celebrate birthdays, with family noting the milestone and well wishes from relatives.
Elizabeth Logan turns 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Logan. Jean Katherine Davison reaches 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Davison. Rosalie Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Doyle Smith of West Chester turns 1% today. Eileen Vittetoe daughter of Mrs Ed Vittetoe is seven.
The column lists multiple birthday observances including Margaret Votrucka, Mrs Walter Jarrard, Ensign John Gardner in Corpus Christi, and Stephen Wayne Booth son of the Hooths with marine corps ties. It notes 13th and seventh birthdays for Betty Carolyn Potratz and Martha Ann Kennedy and mentions others sharing a Sunday dinner.
Verle Gallagher was elected president for the new year at Jackson Center during a community social held at the schoolhouse. George Zeck presided at the meeting. officers named include Verle Gallagher president Mrs Louis Horak vice president Mrs George Zeck secretary.
The social calendar lists Monday activities including drama department at 8 p.m. Mrs. Merritt McDaniel, White Shrine ceremonial at Masonic temple, Amelia C. Cook visit, 6 30 p.m. banquet, Bible department at public library, Rainbow girls, Washington County Republican club tea, Pythian Sisters, Country club dinner, Myrtle McCleary Circle dish supper, Wesleyan Service Guild 7 30, Booster club and hard time party, Cotter Presbyterian bazaar and supper, Snowball Social. Tuesday note: meeting moved to Tuesday. Wednesday New Haven Ladies Aid society events to follow.
Fourteen members of the Happy Hour club met at Mrs. Rose Marr’s home Wednesday afternoon. The fall decor included red and yellow leaves. They voted a five dollar contribution to the National War Fund and spent the rest of the afternoon playing rock at three tables. Lunch was served by Mrs. Myrtle Marr. They adjourned to meet Mrs. Julia Mathers on November 3.
The Loyal Women's class of a Baptist church met yesterday afternoon with 18 members present. Mrs. A. W. Yard led devotional using Psalm 34 with poems and comments and a hymn. Mrs. John Shebeck invited the class to meet with her in October. Co-hostesses Mrs. Bush and Lois Turnipseed led patriotic and Bible games.
Mae Randall and Hazelstrum co hostesses preside at a church afternoon gathering. Roll call and cookie recipe shared. Pansy Hill club meets in the afternoon with Mrs John Caldwell. Date change noted for St Anthony Circle at 2 p.m. Mrs Paul TeBoeckhorst listed at 521-W Madison St.
The article suggests storing root vegetables and late cabbage in the garden as long as possible. It notes that keeping produce in the ground can extend freshness before lifting them for indoor storage.
St James church unit met Thursday afternoon at the K C hall with fourteen members and one guest, Father Corcoran. Mrs Charles George led a business session. minutes by Mrs Alex Gesock. Hostess Mrs Ray Fritz with co-hostesses served refreshments. November meeting with Mrs George Hora.
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