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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1946

Page

2

Bloomfield Tilt Tough Test for Washington Demons

Washington high school clash with Bloomfield at Case field tonight looks set to be the hardest test of the season. Bloomfield is a large, veteran squad with several seniors and a 28 man roster, having beaten Seymour 18 0 and held Mt Pleasant to 6 0. Washington may unveil a new backfield while holding to its usual line up as kickoff at eight.

Army Seidler Washington High School Bloomfield Case Field Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Sigourney Seymour Bloomfield High Washington Seidler Bill Kelsey Ray Carter Bob Anderson Warren Stewart Lloyd Turnipseed Jerry Denison Dick Dare Leland Schmitt Duane Redinger Grant Walker Wayne Marshall Jack Zook Bob Kleese Don Thornton Waldo Geiger Buzz Graham Keith Wilson Iowa City Vicks VapoRub Vaporus

Birthday greetings for local children and post on high school friend

A local birthday notice lists several youths and adults celebrating today. Thomas Emil Peiffer and Alice Faye Mullens turn three and four, with families named. Bonnie Virginia Whetstine, Nancy Lee White, and Donald Dean Gray also noted. Additional congratulations go to Mrs. John Little, Mrs. Frank Berry, Marilyn Beatty, Louise Baker, Wilma Fleese, Raymond Mineart, and Mrs. Charles Needley.

Thomas Emil Peiffer Emil Peiffer Route Three Alice Faye Mullens Oldey Mullins Bonnie Virginia Whetstine Ivan Whetstine Wellman Donald Dean Gray Harold Gray John Little, Jr Frank Berry Brighton Marilyn Beatty Louise Baker Wilma Fleese West Chester Raymond Mineart Charles Needley Pilotburg

Grinnell Homecoming Honors WWII Honor G Men

Mrs. Harry Barker travels to Grinnell for a weekend visit as the college observes homecoming. A memorial service for Honor G men killed in World War II is planned during the Grinnell-Lawrence football game tomorrow. Harry Barker Jr is noted as an honor G man.

Harry Barker Grinnell Margaret Elien Grinnell-Lawrence Harry Barker, Jr

Local travels and visits noted in brief items

A resident drove to Ottawa Illinois for a day of business. Dr John Tomy of Pomona California visited Iowa City yesterday to see relatives and was hosted by Mr and Mrs Tom Davis.

Ottawa Ill John Tomy Pomona Calif Iowa City Tom Davis

Chapter J PEO Holds October Meeting With Guests

Chapter J PEO met last evening with Mrs R H McCleery presiding. Guest Mrs W H Cassady of Park Ridge Indiana attended. Mrs D P Livingston, president, led the session. Mrs P L Etter presented the program on Sarah Porter Veckwith home and the welfare fund. Mrs Roger Sherman showed Cottey college movies with Mrs George Kerr narrating.

P.E.O R. H. McCleery W. H. Cassady Park Ridge Inl D. P. Livingston P. L. Etter Sarah Porter Veckwith Welfare and Trust Fund Roger Sherman Cottey College George Kerr

Little Flower Circle With Mrs Minick

The Little Flower Circle of St. James church met with Mrs Ray Minick. Nine members attended as Mrs Bernard McCarthy presided. Irene Ofelt reported on the Centennial booth and plans for the December bazaar were discussed. The group played bridge and pinoche after refreshments hosted by Mrs Will Marie Sr and Mrs Leo Marie. November meeting to be with Mrs Ofelt.

Little Flower Circle St. James Church Ray Minick Bernard McCarthy Irene Ofelt

Shrine official travels to Minneapolis convention

G W Manussier Jr joins the Kaaba Shrine band on a special train to the regional Shrine convention in Minneapolis and plans to return Saturday night. Hankinson of Grinnell visits Washington to confer with Melvin Houck about Iowa Continental Telephone Company service truck. Mr and Mrs D P Livingston host weekend guests Mr and Mrs W H Cassady of Park Ridge Illinois.

G. W. Manussier, Jr Davenport Shrine Minneapolis L. S. Hankinson Grinnell Iowa Continental Telephone Company Washington Melvin Houck W. H. Cassady Park Ridge, Lll D. P. Livingston

John Shallas Hosts At a Turkey Dinner

Mr and Mrs John Shalla Jr observed their 27th wedding anniversary on Wednesday and hosted a turkey dinner at their home. The evening included visiting and games with guests Joe Te Fockhorst Leo Te Fockhorst Urban Te Fockhorst Ed Conner and daughters Mrs Emma Lopp and Mrs John Shalla sy.

John Shalla, Jr Joe Leo Urban Te- Fockhorst Ed Conner John Shalla Sy Emma Lopp

Central B Team Triumphs Over Grinnell Reserves

Central B Team defeated Grinnell reserves 14 to 0 in Pellat Iowa as a fourth quarter rain halted play. Central scored on a 20 yard fumble return set up by Lloyd Manning and a 45 yard sprint by Al Bennett, both extra points missed.

Central Grinell Pellat Iowa Grinnell al Bennett

St James Circle Plans December Bazaar

The St James Circle met with Mrs Emma Bopp and 12 members plus Father Corcoran on Wednesday afternoon. They visited and planned the December bazaar as 1 Lecember bazaar. Refreshments in a Halloween motif were served by the hostess with Mrs John Shalla Sr and Mary Birka assisting.

St. James Circle Emma Bopp Father Corcoran John Shalla Mary Birka

Hospital Admits List Includes Local Residents

Des Moines residents Mrs. Mary Clancy and Mrs. Edna Caldwell were admitted or discharged after medical treatment. James H. Thompson of Richmond route two and Lyle Robertson of 909 S Second Ave were admitted for injuries and treatment. Dale Janecek, route one, underwent an emergency appendectomy this morning.

Mary Clancy 22Nd St Des Moines James H. Thompson Richmond Lyle Robertson S. Second Ave Dale Janecek Charles Anderson Edna Caldwell Main St

Rosemary Meeting With Mrs Whisler

Mrs. P. F. Whisler hosted the Rosemary club meeting with her mother Mrs. Bertha Meek and several members present. Mrs. Earl Galloway presided as officers were elected: Lloyd Marek president Shirley Augustine vice president Mac Davis secretary treasurer. Bridge at four tables yielded high score for Mrs. Dell Walker and refreshments followed.

Earl Galloway Lloyd Marek Shirley Augustine Mac Davis Dell Walker

Social Calendar Listings for Bethlehem Area Groups

Notices list upcoming meetings and events for Bethlehem organizations including Bethlehem Commandery Rebekah lodge I O O F West Chester W C T U Junior Missionary society Red Horse club White Shrine D U V Rainbow Girls Damascus Shrine W F W Pest and Auxiliary Pythian Sisters Garden dept and more with times venues and brief instructions about bring items or transportation wrap lace for storage guidance.

Bethlehem Commandery and Families Mesonie Temple Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall West Chester Vernon Pike Junior Missionary Society of U. S. Church

Weichel Urges Immediate End to Sugar Rationing

Rep Alvin F Weichel of Ohio telegrams OPA urging an end to sugar rationing claiming artificial scarcity while the U S exports sugar to foreign markets from Sandusky Ohio.

Washington Alvin F. Weichel OPA Sandusky Ohio

Mrs Mast Hosts Pinochle Party For U Go I Go Club

Mrs Mast served as hostess yesterday at the U Go I Go club meeting with 12 members and visitor Mrs Pauline Blanchard present. President Mrs Val Fuhr led a brief business session before three tables of pinochle, with Mrs Will Matucha posting high score. Seasonal refreshments were provided by the hostess and Mrs Blanchard. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Matuchia.

Masonic Temple Will Hemings Howard Z. Bride Boyd Foster Richard Hotle Paul Mast U Go I Go Pauline’ Blanchard Val Fuhr Will Matucha Blanchard Matuchia

Valley Ladies Aid Hosts St Paul Women’s Guild Social

The Valley Ladies Aid entertained the Women’s Guild of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed church on a Wednesday afternoon at Valley church. About 60 women and children from both groups attended to enjoy the social hour. Rev. Milo Phillipi spoke.

The Valley Ladies Aid Society Women’s ‘Guild St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Valey Church Milo Phillipi

Church Social Highlights Benefit Foreign Mission Work

Mrs Harry Hamilton and Mrs George Augustine led a rapid contest to test mental nimbleness. Mrs Arthur Mayer and daughter Janet Tinnes performed a humorous skit. After the program, refreshments were served in the church dining room with tall motif decorations.

Harry Hamilton George Augustine Arthur Mayer Janet Tinnes

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Wolf’s Flower Nancy Lee White Vhe Richard White Ainsworth Frank Hudspeth Duane South Second Ave Wapelio Knauss Grocery & Lunch Joseph Crossett, Jr Robert Jay Mr. and Mrs. Bart Booth GO. V. Crull W. Lee Sheltercap Klein Benteco Super Market Mrs. McCleery Mrs. Minick Will Marie, Sr Leo Marie the Pines John Shallas Lloyd Manning E. Bopp Rosemary Mrs. Whisler P. F. Whisler Bertha Meek M. L. Brown Charles Kennedy Maurice Meyer Red Horse Club Gilbert Dickinson Batavia S. W Legion Hall Rainbow Girls Prana Department Damascus Shrine Hall Pythian Sisters and K.P. Ball P. m O. L. Dayton Mrs. Mast Valley Ladies Aid St. Paul Women’s Guild Aitchison Shoe Store North Side Square Just Rothschild’s
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