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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1947

Page

2

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Errands

Mary Martin visits Grinnell and plans a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin. Norman Schoonover of Iowa City also stays at the parental home for the weekend. Coe’s Cafe serves a boneless Club Steak. Mrs C W Cherryholmes of Crawfordsville travels to Washington to meet relatives including Lucille Sipe and D Peters. Funeral in Winfield for Mrs James Turkington draws many relatives. William Matucha travels to Moline Illinois to visit Mr and Mrs Glen Matucha.

Mary Martin Grinnell Ralph Martin Norman Schoonover Iowa City C. W. Cherryholmes Crawfordsville Washington Fred Sipe Lucille Sipe Fairfield D. Peters Barrey Washington, D. C Cherryholmes William Matucha Moline Ill Glen Matucha

Weekend visits and travel chatter from local residents

Mrs R L Duncan travels to Des Moines for a two week visit with relatives. Merle Eckels and Clarice Meek attend a district Iowa Press Women's association meeting in Fairfield. Gwendolyn Ramseyer and Paul Hammerberg visit from Chicago for a weekend at the Ramseyer home. Mrs George McChurch and sister plan a trip to Albuquerque NM. Jean Kennedy arrives from MacMurray College to spend homecoming with family. Barbara Close and Patricia Patterson are weekend guests of the Patterson family. Marie Blattner visits Grinnell college friends for the weekend. Mr Patterson brings the girls from Grinnell for homecoming. Mr and Mrs Oscar Lane depart for St Louis to visit Dr and Mrs Fred Blick with Mrs Blick and Mrs Lane’s aunt Mrs H E Stone. Mrs Wilson Putman attends a lunch in Iowa City. Jane Pauls returns home for weekend leave. Mr and Mrs Paul Harvey visit Des Moines yesterday. Mrs Frank Jamison of Columbus Junction, Mrs Ray Huston of Winfield and guest Mrs McDonald of Nebraska were shoppers here yesterday.

Merle Eckels Clarice Meek Fairfield The Iowa Press Women’s Association Barbara Close Baltimore Patricia Patterson R. J. Patterson Marie Blattner Grinnell College Victor Blattner Patterson Grinnell Oscar Lane St. Louis Fred Blick Blick Mrs. Lane Centralia Lane H. E. Stone Frank Jamison Columbus Junction Ray Huston Winfield Mrs. McDonald Nebraska

Ft Madison Triumphs 24-0 Over Washington Demons

Ft. Madison Bloodhounds shutout Washington Demons 24 to 0 at Case Field. Logan and Griswold scored in the first half, with Horn and Griswold adding later touchdowns as Washington’s homecoming was spoiled. Officials, lineups, and team statistics accompany the recap.

Washington Fort Madison Demons Ft. Madison Case Field Ft. Madison Bloodhounds Crandall Logan Woahington James Griswold Pohlpeter Cartwill Bloodhounds Thornton Frantz Horn Mr. Lee Bare Washington Ft. Madison Brock Teige Ds Onis Phate Logan Ronieim Noble Nerayou de Reid Ries Scarshree James Bok R.d Pohlpeter Craneau Patton Askea Gray McCreedy B. Redlinger Bill Chmelar Hutchinson Diton Pohipeter Papajohn Wallace E. Matteson Gable Olson Poe Madison

West Chester Rout Richland in Ke-Wash Game 49-0

West Chester overwhelmed Richland 49-0 in a Ke-Wash contest at West Chester. Jerry Cherry ran 65 yards for three touchdowns, with Duvall and Man gold adding scoring plays and extra points as most of the squad saw action. Wellman beat North English 26-6 led by Swartzendruber 64-yard dash, while Kalona defeated Brighton 18-0 and Williamsburg Keota tied 0-0.

West Chester Richland Jerry Cherry Cherry Duvall Lee Mangold Baller Jarly Duval Jerry Wellman North English Swartzendruber Donahue Miller Kalona Brighton Williamsburg Keota

Ottumwa Falls to Burlington in Little Six clash

Burlington stopped the undefeated Ottumwa team 19 to 7 in a Little Six game last night.

Burlington Ottumwa

Two Army Veterans Visit Weekend Guest in St Louis

Ted Finn of St Louis Missouri will be a weekend guest of Bill Farrell. The two young men were associates in the army, sharing basic training and serving together in the same overseas unit stationed in Tokyo.

Ted Finn St. Louis Bill Farrell Army Tokyo

Hospital Births And Discharges Noted

At the hospital Mr and Mrs John Hamil Jr of Crawfordsville welcomed a son born at 10 28 last night. Dismissals included Mrs Alfred English and daughter Joyce Ann of Trenton and Roy Campbell of Richland. Mrs Amon Thristner of Crawfordsville Mrs Kenneth Jaeger and daughter Linda Frances of Keota were discharged today.

John Hamil, Jr Crawfordsville Alfred English Joyce Ann Trenton Roy Campbell Richland Amon Thristner Kenneth Jaeger Linda Frances Keota

Organize Six Team Basketball League at the YMCA

The YMCA organizes a six team independent league for Washington and nearby towns. Play starts November 10 with games every Monday for 15 weeks. Entry fee is 15 dollars per team. officials and balls provided. Six teams will be accepted on a first come basis, contact YMCA soon.

Washington YMCA

Indian Creek Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Farrier Home

Mrs Illeah Farrier hosted the Indian Creek club Wednesday afternoon. Twelve members answered roll call with Where I Spent My Honeymoon. Entertainment was arranged by a committee and gifts were exchanged among secret sisters. Mrs Harry Anderson assisted with refreshments. Next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs Lloyd Farrier.

Illeah Farrier Indian Creek Club Secret Club Harry Anderson Lloyd Farrier

Riverside Social Roundup At Club Parties

Mrs. T A Ryan hosted the Contract bridge club with three tables and guests Marjorie Quinn. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Kron and Mrs. FE Lovrein while refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Jeanne. Joyce Pitz birthday event held at Riverside home featured relatives and friends and gifts for the honoree.

Riverside T. A. Ryan Contract Bridge Club Marjorie Quinn Fred Kron FE. Lovrein Jeanne Miss Quinn Harold Cress Gertrude Bulger Lester Schnoebelen Edward Muller Lorance Marek Marek Betty Bulger Anna Younkin John Edward Tener LeRoy Hardy Joyce Pitz Clifford Rummelhart Anna Mae Donald Dutler Michael Joe Beene Wilma Cooney Joan Kern Joan Florang Gertrude Kenney Virginia Veggy Maxine Kisefer Liela Knebel

Social Calendar Comes Alive With Community Meetings

This column lists weekly gatherings across clubs and churches from DeMolay and Pythian Sisters to garden and missionary groups. Notable entries include Mothers Circle at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Bible department at 2:30 p.m., and a Hallowe'en party for Stewart school P T A on Wednesday.

Women of the Wyman Club sponsor box supper event

The Women of the Wyman Community club holds a short program and box supper at 7 30 Wednesday evening October 29 at Wyman schoolhouse inviting the public each attending woman brings a box 21413.

Wyman

Birthday notices fill pages with names and ages

Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison mark their 43rd wedding anniversary. Read that Murray Lewis Coon and Ronald Arthur Schantz celebrate birthdays, with other local residents such as Douglas Kiesey Carol Booth and Louise French noted for upcoming birthdays. Several entries list extended families and observers across East Highland and surrounding towns.

James Morrison Murray Lewis Coon Everette Coon Ronald Arthur Schantz Dave Schantz Shiloh

Heights Club Holds Halloween Themed Meeting in Manassier Home

Mrs. Vina Manussier hosted the Heights club in Manassier home with ten members present. President Mrs. Charles Schiebel led a brief business session before members played anagrams and games. Della Miller won the anagram prize and Mary Scranton served refreshments. November meeting planned with Mrs. Miller.

Vina Manussier The Heights Club Charles Schiebel Della Miller Mary Scranton Hallowe’en Miller

Fortnightly Club Dinner for 51st Birthday

Observance of the Fortnightly Club marks the 51st birthday with a dinner party on Tuesday evening November 4 at the Methodist church. Eric C. Kollman of Cornell College Mt Vernon will be guest speaker. Tickets end November 1. Nicola and Harmon book store handling sales for those not meeting next week.

Methodist Church Eric C. Kollman Cornell College Mt. Vernon H. A. Beenblossom Nicola and Harmon Book Store Nichola Harmon’s

Wulfs Host Cooperative Friendship Club Dinner

Members of the Friendship club and families totaling about 30 enjoyed a cooperative dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wulf. The dinner committee included Mrs. Wulf Mrs. Charles Wulf Mrs. Ed Cady and Mae Gideon. The home featured Halloween and fall floral decor.

Friendship Club Charles Wulf

Stewart P. T. A. Plans Hallowe'en Party

The Stewart P T A will sponsor a Halloween party at eight o'clock Wednesday evening in the community room of Stewart school. All families in the Stewart district are invited regardless of PTA membership. Mrs. Guy Knauss chairs the event planning various entertainments. Families should come in Halloween or hard time costumes and bring a pumpkin pie.

Rosemary Club Don Brown Pythian Sisters and Families Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Don Wylie Priscilla Club Wyatt Marbourg Carol Brewer U. P. Church Louis Stewart School Hallowe'en Bethel Missionary Society Delbert Lewis Grace Hill Ladies Aid Stewart Parent Teacher Association Stewart P.t. A Guy Knauss

Housing in Virginia Colony Reflects Common Opinion

A fragment from a Virginia colony text notes that housing was viewed through prevailing local opinion. The brief hints at social or settlement patterns shaping homes and communities in early colonial life.

Virginia Colony

Holm and Strohm Wed in Clinton Ceremony

LaVonne F Holm daughter of Rudolph and Mrs Holm of Clinton and Bernard R Strohm son of F H Strohm of Clinton were married yesterday afternoon at three o'clock in the Methodist parsonage. Dr Fred E Miller officiated with Frank Strohm and Mrs Fred Miller as witnesses. The couple are students at the State University of Iowa.

LaVonne F. Holm Rudolph Holm Clinton Bernard R. Strohm F. H. Strohm Methodist Fred E. Miller Frank Strohm Fred Miller Bernard Strohm State University of Iowa

Luncheon Meeting of Baptist Woman's Missionary Society

The Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist church held a luncheon with hostesses Mrs. Will Moore Mrs. W Fanz er Mrs. Iva Bales and Mrs A W Yard. Fall flowers decorated tables and 19 members reported 43 calls. A missionary playlet On Weaving the Tapestry of Missions was presented with several members in supporting roles.

Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Will Moore W. Fanzer Iva Bales A. W. Yard Mary Johnson P. K. Wells Oscar Burham Moore Johnson KE. H. Messer Ben Coppock

Milking Cows in Winter Could Endanger Health

A brief note warns that winter milking practices risk harming dairy cattle. Experts urge careful temperature control and barn management to prevent stress and illness during cold months.

Luncheon Courtesy for Smith Sisters

Elia Tarren entertained 12 guests at a one o'clock luncheon as a courtesy for Katherine and Gertrude Smith of Minneapolis. The center piece was nasturtiums and guests reminisced over old pictures. Dessert party planned as courtesy for the Misses Smith with Chaffing Dish club members tonight.

Elia Tarren Katherine Gertrude Smith Minneapolis William Manassier, Jr Howard McBride Mame Dade Shearer Misses Smith Shearer W. A. Wilson

Two Local Women Elected as District D. of U. S. Officers

Washington chapter Daughters of Union Veterans names Mrs Scott Wilcox president and Mrs Boyd Foster senior vice president after district No. two convention in Burlington. Local attendees included Mrs Foster Mrs Wilcox and several other members.

U. S Washington Daughters of Union Veterans Scott Wilcox Boyd Foster Burlington Foster Wilcox W. B. Dupuis Frank Gobble Hal Richards Lloyd Swift D. W. McClure

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Wolf’s Flower Shop Coe’s Cafe Sam Turkington Maurice Crawford Margaret Turkington T. F. Barker Adah Peterson M. D. Lee James Turkington Chamberlin Bros Sport Shop R. L. Duncan Des Moines Gwendolyn Ramseyer Paul Hammerberg Chicago H. W. Ramseyer George McChurch Ray le Gore Albuquerque New Mexico Jean Kennedy MacMurray College Jacksonville Charles Kennedy Wilson Putman Frank Maham Jane Pauls Iowa University Jack Paul Harvey Wend Floyd Harvey Peasant Politico Hungary National Peasant Party Peter Veres Budapest Wurlitzer Pianos Sordens Lorden Music Co W. Chester Mrs. Farrier Mrs. Ryan Pansy Hill Club Max Goodlander Roll Call Douglas Theodore Kiesey Mrs. Theodore Kiesey Carol Booth Clarence Booth Belle Rice E. R. VanNastrand Mary Mincer Walker East Highland Elmer Nevin Duane White Clara Cehultz Geneva Bean Ainsworth Journal Charles Durian A. L. Young Waterloo Durian Young Joe Jenkins Wagenknecht Herman Wagenknechht Louise Jean French Clarence French Route Two George Frank Mrs Charles Morris Wilbur Moore Roy Means Dorothy Watson Donald Wollrab Aaron Howard Manassier Home Wulfs Marie Thomann Robert Waldschmidt Anna Schnoebelen Norma Jean Wingler Bernadette Veggy Margie Waldschmidt Kenneth Whetstine Louis G. Rummelhart Elmo Rummelhart N. C. Crawford Mildred Kephart Evening Journal Washington, Iowa LaVonne Holm and B. G. Strohm Baptist Society Smith Sisters Roger WA Yne Gr A Mert Happi Wehr Web West Washington
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