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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1948

Page

2

Local residents join three day Pentecostal fellowship in Des Moines

About 35 members of the Christian Tabernacle traveled to Des Moines to attend sessions of the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America convention. Rev W J Stevens and Rev Archie Wilson with wives stayed in Des Moines through Thursday, visiting at Mrs Stevens' parents' home.

The Christian Tabernacle Des Moines Pentecostal Fellowship of North America Iowa W. J. Stevens Archie Wilson Stevens

Davis Dam Near Hoover Begins Colorado River System Expansion

Davis dam on the Arizona California border is the newest member of the Colorado River dam series anchored near Hoover Dam. It is scheduled for completion during 1949.

Colorado River Davis Dam Arizona-California

Hospital Admissions and Births Reported

Admitted yesterday includes Robert A. Ross West Chester medical Fred W. Stuart Des Moines auto accident Michael Edward McAleer 1109 N 2nd surgical Dismissed today Richard Hudson Brighton Mrs Jennie Hering Mrs Bernard Reed and daughter R 3 Fred W Stuart Des Moines Births yesterday Mr and Mrs Glen Taylor 502 N Iowa a daughter at noon Mr and Mrs Charles Durst 1402 N Iowa a daughter at 6 42 pm Today Mr and Mrs John E Tener Riverside a son at 6 46 am

Robert A. Ross West Chester Fred W. Stuart Des Moines Michael Edward McAleer Richard Hudson Brighton Jennie Hering Bernard Reed Glen Taylor Iowa Charles Durst John E. Tener Riverside

Trojans Win First Game Under Lights

West Chester Trojans defeat Columbus Junction 20 to 0 in the first football game under Trojan field lights. Peterson scores twice, Young connects on big passes, and a late 59 yard pass to Coon set up Peterson’s TD. Dedication ceremonies note over $1,000 in pledges from locals and business leaders for the lighting project.

Chester High Columbus Junction Chester Pat Hoover West Chester West Chester Trojans Trojan Field Peterson Nicola Young Trojan Coon Trojans Hartzler McFarland Suyt J. L. Calkins Washington Frank Miller Iowa Southern Utilities Co Carol Richardson Esther Bauer Troy Foriash

Drop on the End of the Nose Association urges wool use

Ted Kesting reports on a new group promoting wool as the sport gear standard. Gordon MacQuarrie introduces the DENA, stressing wool garments from underwear to jackets and advising a dedicated mothproof wool closet with paradichlorobenzene to protect fabrics.

The

Harvey couple buy Grace Hill property for remodeling

Grace Hill reports Mr and Mrs Preston Harvey of Washington purchased the property east of the Grace Hill community building from Mr and Mrs C A Strohm. They plan substantial remodeling. Mr and Mrs Lyle Hayes hosted a birthday dinner Sunday with guests Sandra and her grandmother Mrs Lloyd Hayes, marking family celebrations.

Nelson Woodford Grace Hill Preston Harvey Washington C. A. Strohm Lyle Hayes Sandra Lloyd Hayes

West Liberty Pounds Washington Demons 24 to 0 at Home

West Liberty rolled to a 24 to 0 victory over Washington high school, dominating after a 6 to 0 first half. Washington struggled with injuries to starters Kleese and Redlinger and a leaky line while West Liberty capitalized with heavy ground attack and opportunistic defense.

West Liberty Washington High School Demons Kleese Redlinger Washington Bob Weber Tanner Earls Dave Caldwell Douglas Fuhr Earl McClure Bob Libe The Demons

Local High School Football Scores Reported

Burlington defeated Iowa City 15 to 5 Fort Madison beat Mount Pleasant 28 to 13 Keota defeated Kaiwna 33 to 0 Wellman topped Brighton 21 to 0 with several games listed.

Burlington Iowa City Fort Madison Mount Pleas Ant Keota Kaiwna Wellman Brighton

Wellman Wildcats Blank Bears 21 0 in Night Game

The Wellman Wildcats defeated the Brighton Bears 21 to 0 in a night contest led by Don Swartzendruber. Brighton, coached by Thomas English, fought hard but could not overcome Wellman’s offense and defense despite support from local donors funding their Iowa City trip to watch Iowa vs Wisconsin.

Wellman Brighton Wellman Wildcats Brighton Bears Bears Don Swartzendruber Thomas English Iowa City

Football game postponed by Washington Junior High case field

Washington junior high and Ft. Madison football game moved to Monday at four o clock after a post posed schedule. Attending were Donald Hayes and family from Washington and Hayes families from Fairfield Wellston and near Brighton. Local events include farm bureau lesson attendance and a birthday dinner for Mr MeKune and Ed Libe with many relatives listed. Mr Waterhouse and family painted their home and added a chimney. H A Engel is ill. Waterhouse family visited Zickafoose in Brighton.

Washington Junior High School Ft. Madison Case Field Donald Hayes Richard Hayes Regina Dwight Hayes Washington Harold Hayes Fairfield Cloyce Hayes Wellston Max Waterhouse Lloyd Hayes Nelson Woodford Farm Bureau Harry Hami‘ton Harry MeKune Tommy Brighton H. A. Engel Robert Waterhouse

Finds Former Home Completely Changed

NORTH XENIA Oct 25 Walter Jones, brother of Joe Jones, once owned the Jim Clegg farm now changed completely since his departure. Walter lives in Montana and recently visited the old home place. Mrs Fiinois Lowe and Mrs Helen James of Columbus Junction visited the Manford Rabenold home. Hill Rabenold of Washington also called. Friday callers at the Rabenold place.

North Xenia Jim Clegg Walter Jones Joe Jones Montana Fiinois Lowe Helen James Harry Duncan Columbus Junction Manford Rabenold Hill Rabenold Washington Rabenold

Cardinals Lose Final Game 25-6 at Burlington

Washington junior college Cardinals suffered through injuries and limited depth in a 25-6 defeat at Burlington. Key injuries included quarterback Leland Schmitt and regular halfback John Green, with others like Dale White Bob Steele and Keith Williams also hurt. Washington scored once on a Schneider pass to Sweet, while Burlington added two late scores as the Cardinals pressed through fatigue.

Washington Junior College Cardinals Burlington Junior College Burlington Leland Schmitt Cardinal Washington John Green Sweet Washington Eleven Se Mitt

Wilson Defends Eightieth Congress in Campaign Speech

Sen. George A. Wilson defends the 80th Congress in a Wapello address urging voters to return government to the people. He questions Truman cooperation after approving long-range farm policy and an $11 million anti communism investigation. Rep. Thomas Martin highlights Wilson as future Senate agriculture chair.

Wapello George A. Wilson Truman Wilson Thomas Martin Iowa City Senate Agriculture Committee

Stapp Takes Position With Farm Service

Columbus Junction report notes Bob Strapp a Cotter high school graduate has joined the Farm Service office Sidney Schnedly of Muscatine will move to town to work at Fisher implement store and seek housing Mr and Mrs Burdette Lewis of Chicago visited relatives en route home from California where they saw Mrs Carrie Lewis and C L Johnston and others

John Stewart Richard Stewart Oak Ridge Ill Glenn Duncan Chicago Bradenton Fla Columbus Junction Bob Strapp Cotter High School The Farm Sidney Schnedly Muscatine Fisher Implement Store Burdette Lewis California Carrie Lewis C. L. Johnston

Sunday Socials And Family Visits Spread Through Burlington Area

Mr and Mrs Henry Leffler hosted guests from Burlington and Washington at Sunday dinners. Cotter Ladies Aid met with four teens and one visitor. County Line club enjoyed a recent gathering hosted by Mrs Pauline Morse. Anna Wagenknecht and Lou joined Rudy Wagenknechts for Sunday dinner in Washington where relatives planned a birthday surprise. Attendees included the Zieglowskys Arnolds and Wagenknechts families from Washington and Keota. Mrs Jesse Pearson is in Iowa City hospital. Mary Donovan visited Jim Clegg in Iowa City. Karl Beal from Galesburg Illinois visited the Clegg home.

Henry Leffler Burlington James Boyd James Janet George Gould Washington Gail Shull Cotter Ladies Aid Vince Skubal Pauline Morse County Line Club Anna Wagenknecht Lou Rudy Wagenknechts Fred Zieglowsky Cotter Rudy Wagenknecht Wayne Arnold Gary Archer Augustine Keota Henry Herman Wagenknecht Jesse Pearson Iowa City Hospital Jim Clegg Mary Donovan Iowa City Karl Beal Galesburg Ill Clegg

Rees Twins Enjoy First Train Ride in FAIRVIEW

Mrs Ed Rees and twin daughters Cheryl Anne and Carole Jean returned from a visit with relatives in Chillicothe Mo They rode a train for the first time describing it as a nice experience Other local family updates follow with visits and happenings through the Fairview community.

F. Blankenhorn Fairview Ed Rees Cheryl Anne Carole Jean Chillicothe Earl Monson J. H. Crooks University Hospital Iowa City Crooks

Local society notes prize visits and moves in Columbus Junction

Dr. and Mrs. William F Foster and Mrs. Ethel McGinnis of Chicago visit relatives here and at Lone Tree. Monte Pontzius in the navy visits his father Albert Pontzius. The Long Creek club met with Mrs. Marie Murfin. House moved from Hammond farm to Moore's addition in Columbus Junction for Kenneth Johnson and family. Hollywood visitors Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Palmer en route to Chicago for Audit Bureau meeting. Women of Columbus City township study salads. James Alloway, navy radio technician, returns to his parents in town before heading to San Diego. Arthur Kistler and family go to Ojus Florida.

Albert Pontzius Long Creek Marie Murfin Frank Willey Long Beach Calif Floyd Edmondson Washington, D. C Gordon Willey Hammond Farm J. W. Pence Moore Columbus Junction Kenneth Johnson Wayland Main Street H. G. Palmer Hollywood Julia Hawkins May Dorrow Chicago Chicago Where Mr. Palmer National Audit Bureau of Circulation Columbus City Township Glen Cummings Betty Cruzon Elm Grove Township Emerson Wittriz James Alloway Memphis, Tenn

Crawfordsville Junior Missionary Society Meets at Church

The Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian junior missionary society met at the church Wednesday after school. Seventeen members attended along with leaders Mrs. Monson and Mrs. Waters. After devotions and the lesson the group enjoyed a social time and refreshments provided by Mrs. Chester Pieper and Mrs. Wilbur Wheeler.

Crawfordsville Society Junior Missionary Society of The Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Church Monson Waters Chester Pieper Wilbur Wheeler

Dinner guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Milford Cook

Wednesday visitors included Joe Malichky uncle T Chez of California and Jimmy, visiting residents in the county, joining the Cook couple for dinner.

Mrs Milford Cook Jimmy Joe Malichky T. Chez California

Indian Creek Club Meets at Arnold Home

Eleven members and seven children attended the Indian Creek club gathering held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Berneice Arnold. Guests included Mrs. Fred Ziglow sky and Mrs. Archer Augustine and her son Michael. The roll call elicited a playful answer about what one would wish for as queen for a day. Refreshments were served by the hostess, and the next meeting is scheduled with Mrs. Sadie Anderson on November 10.

Indian Creek Club Berneice Arnold Fred Zieglowsky Archer Augustine Michael Roll Cadl Sadie Anderson

H J Club Eighteen Members Meet at Prebyl Home

H J Club Eighteen members and two guests gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. William Prebyl’s home for a business meeting led by president Mrs. Charles Schnoebelen. Buneco was played at five tables with prizes for Mrs. Joe TeBockhorst, Mrs. Junior Malicky, and Mrs. Sojka. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Dorothy Shalla and Mrs. Urban Te Bockhorst.

H. J. Club Ed Horn Raymond Sojka William Prebyl Charles Schnoebelen Buneco Joe TeBockhorst Junior Malicky Sojka Dorothy Shalla Urban Te Bockhorst Roy Carter

Baby Girl Born To Mr and Mrs Glen Taylor

Mr and Mrs Glen Taylor welcomed a baby daughter born today at 12 35 weighing 0 lbs 10% oz.

Glen Taylor

Mary Lorraine Wade Born to Mr and Mrs Wade

Mr and Mrs Daune Wade of Welliman announce the birth of their daughter Mary Lorraine. Mrs Wade is formerly Petricia Swift of Washington.

Daune Wade Welliman Mary Lorraine Wade Petricia Swift Washington

Pleasant Ridge Halloween Program and Weiner Roast Held

Pleasant Ridge held a Halloween program and roast at the Pleasant Ridge school on Thursday evening the 28th. Pupils Carl Chalupe Eddie Chalupe Douglas Chalupe Gerry Chalupe Kerren Hesseltine Connie Hesseltine Carolyn Kauffman and Howard Swift participated. Guests included Geo Chalupa Jo-Ann Darrell Carl Eddie Gerry Vickie Ernest Woodyard Fern Ed Kauffman Carolyn Jimmie Irvan Hesseltine Karren Connie Linda Lyle Anton Kauffman Helen Frank Schaad Pat Swift Bill Howard Hesseltine Lois Ann Hesseltine Bob Hesseltine Walter Kafka and Merte Kafka from Pleasant Plain and Crawfordsville. Miss Hesseltine, the teacher, sponsored the entertainment.

Pleasant Ridge Weiner Rorst Pleasant Ridge School Carl Eddie Douglas Gerry Chalupe Kerren Connie Hesseltine Carolyn Kauffman Howard Swift Geo. Chalupa Jo-Ann Darrell Carl Eddie Gerry Vickie Ernest Woodyard Fern

Protein sufficiency differs by gender in New York state survey

A New York state nutrition survey finds most male industrial workers meet daily protein needs, while less than half of female workers do. The study highlights gender disparities in diet among industrial labor groups.

New York State

Social Calendar highlights active local groups and meetings

In the afternoon and evening, numerous groups including Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m Ma sonic Temple Junior Fortnightly White Elephant sale Bible and Handcraft departments Y W C A Board meeting and mixers V F W auxiliary carpet rag sewing Nurses association and missionary society events are scheduled with locations and host names. Numerous clubs hold regular meetings with craft projects, cooperative dinners, and potluck lunches noted.

David McLaughlin Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Richard Ross Foster Bagge Y.W.C.A Conostess Mary Welch J. C. Carris Pythian Sisters KK. P. Hall Department of Handcraft George Johnson Y. W. Room V.F.W Marsh Atkinson Washington County Nurses Association Nurses Home Carol Brewer Missionary Society Florence Kyle

Club Surprise Honors Ill Mrs Dan Griffith at Home

In Ainsworth on Saturday ten Lincoln Street club members and guest Mrs E K Annas visited Mrs Dan Griffith at her home with baskets and dinner. Mrs Griffith who has been ill was cheered by the gathering. Mrs B K Annas left for Cedar Rapids to visit the Iseminger home and friends. The Tuesday Bridge club met with Mrs Clarence Richards and awarded prizes for high score, consolation, and traveling.

L. Norris Ainsworth Dan Griffith Lincoln Street Club E. K. Annas Mr. Griffith

Dusenbery Charivaried at Washington Masonic Temple

Mr and Mrs William Dusenbery were charivaried at the commandery potluck supper in Washington. They received cigars and candy bars as part of the event. Local notices also report visits, family gatherings, and Shrine activities involving the Dusenbery and Duvall families.

Lyall Moore Dayton Grove William Dusenbery Commandery John Greene Keswick Bruce

Keeping Bees as a Hobby and Pursuit

Beekeeping requires personal tolerance to stings and neighborly relations plus suitable locality. Early use focused on natural sweetness and observation of bee life. It is independent work that can accompany other farming or jobs and remains a fascinating hobby.

Funeral attendees honor Mrs. Charles McCreedy Effie McCreedy

Mrs. Clifford Thomp and Mrs. Harry Boileau assisted the hostess in serving at the event. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nash traveled to Sigourney on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Effie McCreedy.

Clifford Thompson Harry Boileau Charles Nash Sigourney Charles McCreedy Effie McCreedy

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