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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1946

Page

2

Sorrells Welcome Relatives and Visitors This Week

Mr and Mrs S N Sorrell host mothers Mrs Catharine Sorrell Kirksville Missouri and Mrs Regina Kumm Chariton along with relatives visiting from Davenport Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. Ralph Bell attended Firestone managers meeting in Davenport while James I Meek Brighton joined a private pilot course. Robert Otto christened in Milwaukee while Oecetjen family returned from visit. Mrs D J Bevins Atlanta Georgia visits Davenport with son Dean Bevins.

S. N. Sorrell Catharine Sorrell Kirksville, Mo Regina Kumm Chariton Ralph Bell Davenport Firestone Managers Blackhawk James I. Meek Brighton Washington Flying Service Walter Oecetjen Ronald David Milwaukee Wis Mr. Oetjen C. A. Otto Wauwatosa Ottos Robert Oetjen D. J. Bevins Atlanta Ga C. C. Wilson Bevins Washington

Local Hospital Notes and Births in Kalona Area

Mrs Lyle Yoder and Fannie Yoder of Kalona admitted for surgery. Daryl Hoyle’s family welcomed a son at 1 40 am and William Henkel’s family a daughter at 2 35 am. Lon Burris of Ainsworth admitted as medical patient. Many Jo Bitting of Crawfordsville had a tonsillectomy. Dismissals include Dr W T M Alcorn and Mrs Ernest White, Mrs Sarah Benson, with a transfer to a Mt Pleasant home.

Lyle Yoder Fannie Yoder Kalona Daryl Hoyle Route Four William Henkel Route Two Lon Burris Ainsworth Jo Bitting Crawfordsville W. ™. Alcorn E. Washington St Ernest White Ave Sarah Benson Marion Ave Ayest Mt. Pleasant

West Chester Trojans Take Conference Lead With Shutout

WELLMAN Iowa October 16 West Chester Trojans defeated Kalona Kules 12 to 0 to claim undisputed conference leadership. Wellman Wildcats rose to third by beating Brighton 20 to 6 as other league pairings are listed. Wellman plans a non conference game against Valley High at West Des Moines next Friday.

Wellman Iowa West Chester Trojans Kalona Kules West Chester Wellman Wildcats Brighton Richland Williamsburg Keota Lone Tree West Des Moines Valley High Ton Cuarpen

Temple Leaders Report Endorsed At District Meet

Mrs Francis Crone presided at the Pythian Sisters meeting at K P Hall. The Des Moines state convention report noted large attendance due to no Grand Temple meeting last year. R R Hibbs paid tribute to Jerry Plum and plans were made for the OsKaloosa district convention on Oct 28 and a Halloween party for new members on Oct 30. Initiation planned Nov 5 with kitchen committee named.

Francis Crone K. P. Hall Des Moines E. A. Stewart Ernest Miller R. R. Hibbs Marengo Jerry Plum Iowa City Dozen Club Oskaloosa Washington Temple Hallowe'en Hal Richards C. P. Berkhoff Fred Speed Winnie Weigman Virginia Dorothy Chorpening Crone Oshealoosa Temple

Booster Club Hosts Meeting At Mrs Hal Richards Home

Mrs Hal Richards and Mrs Ray Landau co hosted a booster club gathering at Richards home for the October meeting. Twelve members attended with visitors Mrs Cloyd Knupp Mrs Glenn Knupp Mrs Carrie Dill and Mrs Mae Smith. Mrs Whittaker led the business session with entertainment by Marguerite Hering and Mrs Fred D Stewart.

Hal Richards Ray Landau Booster Club Cloyd Knupp Glenn Knupp Carrie Dill Mae Smith Mr. Whittaker Marguerite Hering Fred D. Stewart Donald Stout

Cardinals Meet Elkader Tonight

Washington junior college football team travels by bus to Elkader for a return game against the Elkader junior college eleven. Coach White plans to start Everette Preby and Tom Turner at ends, with Arnold and Davis at tackles, Caldwell and Knott at guards, Whittaker at center, Longer at quarterback, Schneider and DeLong at halves, and Been blossom at fullback as 24 players ride to the northeast corner of the state.

Washington Elkader Elkader Junior College Ysaek Norman E. White Case Field Cardinals Flkaderites Elkacer White Everette Preby Tom Turner Bill Arnold Wayne Davis Jackiss Dale Caldwell Junior Knott John Whittaker Hal Longer Francis Schneider Gerald DeLong Bill Been Blossom Bob Nicola Dave McCall Bill Hope Don Wilson

Football lineup details with players at positions

Bob Sutton at tackles Dave Livingston Max Payne and Bob Chabal at guards John Hotle renter and Dick Dawson Jim Arnold Bob Robertsorr and Bill neif in the backfield

Bob Sutton Dave Livingston Max Payne Bob Chabal John Hotle Renter Dick Dawson Jim Arnold Bob Robertsorr Bill Neif

Air Weight in a Room and Breath of Life

The text notes air in a typical room weighs about 169 pounds. It claims daily inhaled air weighs more than the food a person eats. It adds a cubic foot of air weighs just over an ounce.

Bean Dinner Hosts Honor Family at Nea Ainsworth

Mr and Mrs Norman Bean hosted a Sunday dinner at their home near Ainsworth to compliment their sons in law and daughters Ms and Mrs Lyle fiaury Mr and Mrs Don Kelsey. Guests sat at one table for a two course meal with pink and white decor and a four tier wedding cake centerpiece. Attending were Mr and Mrs Walter Kiesey Tsaurine and Robert and Mr Haury of Muse tine. Afternoon cakeers included Nt and Mrs Clair Guimr Mr and Mrs Rhode of Nebraska.

Norman Bean Nea Ainsworth Lyle Fiaury Don Kelsey Walter Kiesey Tsaurine Robert Mr. Haury Musetine Clair Guimr Rhode Nebraska

Storing Homey Liquid Honey Tip

A brief note advises storing Homey Liquid honey in a warm dry place to maintain quality.

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Wolf’s Flower C. O. Sorrell Kirksville Sorrells Ronnie Armstrong G. V. Grull Ohn Lee Associate Cash W. Chester Trojans T Pet Kkalona North English Mrs William Gamon Liam Gamon Washington County Reau Munity Enos Slaughter St. Louis Cardinals Boston Red Sox St. Louis Slaughter Johnny Pesky Sox Walker Partee International Soundphoto Mr. and Mrs. Bean Rothschild's Turper Furriers Run of the Mill Zariiaze Mr. Turper
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