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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1947

Page

2

Elmora Lehman guests at Coes Cafe in Iowa City

Local notes list Elmora Lehaman and Leora Lehman daughters of Mr and Mrs George Lehman visiting Mrs Marietta Workman at Coes Cafe. Also mentioned are trips homecomings funerals and travels of multiple families across Iowa Illinois and California with brief social ties.

Elmora Leora Ellen Lehnan George L. Lehman Iowa City Marietta Workman E. P. Rich Keota Jim Joe Billy Casey West Coast Arcadia Huntington Beach California Mexico Cantoni Charles Brown

Ke-Wash Teams To Open Season On Lighted Fields

Four Ke-Wash football teams Wellman Kalona Sigourney North English will host games on lighted fields this season. The schedule lists Sept 12 through Nov 11 non conference and conference matchups including Wellman at Richland Kalona at West Chester and Lone Tree at North English with several home games under lights.

Wellman Iowa Keota Kalona North English Ke-Wash Winfield Wapello Sigourney University High West Liberty Brighton North West Chester Williamsburg Richland

Hospital Admissions and Births Notice

At the hospital admitted yesterday Mrs William Hoskins Pleasant Plain medical Today Mrs William Vinton 1038 N Seventh Avenue appendectomy David Tellin Riverside tonsillectomy Births Mr and Mrs Harry Renoux 418 E Third Street a son at 1 30 this morning Dismissed yesterday James E Letts of Wyman Mrs Kenton Mangold 114 S Second Avenue Patricia Nardy 730 E Main Street Today Mrs Marion Huisman and daughter Betty Ann 220 E Jefferson Street Mrs Alvie Harland 817 S Avenue D Larry Gabel of Harper

William Hoskins Pleasant Plain Medical William Vinton Seventh Avenue David Tellin Riverside Harry Renoux E. Third Street James E. Letts Wyman Kenton Mangold S. Second Avenue Patricia Nardy E. Main Street Marion Huisman Betty Ann E. Jefferson Street Alvie Harland S. Avenue D Larry Gabel Harper

Letts No-Hitter Captures Greenfield Labor Day Tourney

Letts pitcher Bartel hurled a no hitter to win the Labor Day softball tournament at Greenfield defeating the Iowa City Plumbers 4-0 in the final. Letts earlier beat the Washington Cargills 8-1 and the Washington Y team 10-3 in the semifinals as Iowa City advanced with a 3-0 win over Wapello. The event, sponsored by Cooperative Service Co and others, featured strong play and a public address by Elmer McFadden.

Letts Greenfield Iowa City Plumbers Bartel Iowa City Washington Cargills Washington Y.M.C.A Wayland Cargills Wapello Columbus Junction Washington All- Stars Abernathy Cooperative Service Company Kiene Bros Trucking Powers Produce Elmer McFadden

Washington Girls Rally For 7 6 Victory At Cargill Field

The Washington girls softball team defeated Columbus Junction 7 to 6 at Cargill field. Washington led most of the game until the final seventh inning when Junction tied it 6 6 before Washington pushed across the winning run in the bottom half. Pauline Black hit a home run with none on to cap the late rally. Marie Blaitner and Jane Tanner were the battery for Washington. A game is set for eight o clock Thursday evening at Mt Pleasant.

Washington Cargill Field Columbus Junction Lion Washi Pauline Black Marie Blaitner Jane Tanner Washington Battery Mt Pleasant

Bauer and Whiting Win Golf Tourney

Ralph Bauer and Mrs. Claire Sting won a two foursome golf event at the country club yesterday. The women drew partners and each pair used one ball with alternating strokes. With their handicap they scored 35 for nine holes, while several teams tied for second at 36. About 60 participants attended a noon potluck dinner following the event.

Ralph Bauer Claire Sting

Hatcher Reaches Final in Byrnes Park Golf Tourney

E W Bill Hatcher new manager of Montgomery Ward Waterloo store lost in the finals to Bert Ramsden in the Byrnes Park Golf Association event on Labor Day. Ramsden defeated Hatcher 4 up 3. Hatcher had advanced to the final by defeating his earlier opponents.

E. W Bill) Hatcher Montgomery Ward Labor Day Waterloo Bert Ramsden Hatcher

Dorothy Walker Named Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls

Dorothy Walker was elected worthy adviser of the Rainbow Girls at the first assembly of the year held at the Masonic temple. Joan Fields, retiring adviser, presided over a brief meeting. New officers include Nancy Patterson as worthy associate adviser and Jeanne Rudiger as charity. Installation date to be announced. Mrs. M. L. Brown and Fred J. Longer attended.

Dorothy Walker Order of Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Joan Fields Miss Walker Nancy Atterson Adisor Jeanne Rudiger Charity Atricia Longwell Hope M. L. Brown Fred J. Longer Rainbow Dad Urs Longer

Friendship Club Picnic At Sunset Park

Forty members and families attended a picnic yesterday at Sunset Park. A fried chicken luncheon was served at noon followed by an afternoon of visiting. The picnic committee consisted of Mrs. Mary Applegate Mrs. Ed Cady Mrs. Charles Wolfe Mrs. Charles Wulf and Carrie Davis. The next meeting is postponed one week.

Friendship Club Amilies Sunset Park Mary Applegate Ed Cady Charles Wolfe Charles Wulf Carrie Davis H. H. MecCleery Pythian Sisters K. P E. E. Ward Daryl Hoyle Charles Kennedy U. and I Dean Cox United Presbyterian Church St. James P. T. A Ainsworth O. E H J. Club Urban Te Bockhorst Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Linger Long Club H. J. Brenneman Win Durst Red Horser Club Silver Lake Square

Birthday notices honor families and anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. John Martin of Crawfordsville celebrate a wedding anniversary. Paula Jean Lange receives a birthday cake with four candles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Lange. Birthdays include Robert Dean Long, Nancy Ellen Havel, and other local names.

John Martin Crawfordsville Paula Jean Lange Mrs Kermit Lange Robert Dean Long Paul Long Keola Nancy Ellen Havel George Havel Ainsworth

Reunion Observes Silver Anniversary Of Rosemary Club

The Rosemary club marked its 25th anniversary with a Sunset Park picnic and reunion attended by about 60, including five charter members Mrs C C Rothlisberger Mrs Dell Walker Mrs P F Whiser Mrs Charles Casper and Mrs Earl Galloway as hostesses. Committee members were Mrs Lloyd Marek Mrs Mac Davis and Mrs Shirley Augustine with husbands aiding. Former members listed include Mr Mrs Lloyd Walker Brighon Adolph Larson Olds Ralph Waggoner and others.

Rosemary Club Sunset Park C. C. Rothlisberger Dell Walker P. F. Whiser Charles Casper Earl Galloway Lloyd Marek Mac Davis Shirley Augustine Lloyd Walker Keota Wale Jones Brighon Adolph Larson Olds Ralph Waggoner Glen Thompson Lloyd Stout Glenn L. Wilson Vince Marek Spencer Reed

Social calendar items list meetings and events

Notices for the week list meetings and gatherings of music, clubs, and associations. Several groups shift meeting nights or venues, with times ranging from afternoon to evening and activities from picnics to coffee socials and card parties.

Presbyterian prayer meeting and choir practice announced

A morning prayer meeting is set for 7 30 Wednesday at the church. The Christian church choir urges all members to attend choir practice Wednesday night at 7 15 followed by an important business meeting.

Presbyterian Christian Church Choir

Cleaning Tips for Burned Skillet Surfaces

A simple method uses vinegar and salt boiled in an iron skillet to remove burned or black spots. The combination creates a cleaning boil that loosens char and restores shine without harsh chemicals.

Waterloo Men Earn Two Ranking Honors

The new Ward manager has played only 33 holes at the Washington course and stands one under par for the distance, reflecting early strong form.

Waterloo Washington

Charles E Ryan Weds Doris Parker in Tulsa Texas

Mr and Mrs D W Harvey announce the August 20 marriage of their grandson Charles E Ryan of Eldora to Doris Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Parker of Tulsa Texas. The First Presbyterian church in Tulsa hosted a candlelight ceremony for 200 guests with a reception in the parlors. The couple will reside in Colorado Springs where both attend Colorado State College and are members of Gamma Phi Beta and Kappa Sigma respectively. Charles served in the navy.

D. W. Harvey Charles’ E Ryan Eldora Doris Parker W. W Parker Tulsa Texas First Presbyterian Church Colorado State College Colorado Springs Colo Gamma Phi Beta Social Sorority Elvin Ryan Iowa Kappa Sigma Fraternity Navy

Family Clothing Bill Sets Yearly Spending at 605 dollars

The average family of five will spend 605.35 on clothing this year, reflecting rising prices and household budgeting impacts.

Golden Wedding Merriment For Lou and Bessie Bauer

Mr and Mrs Lou Bauer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary yesterday at West Chester with six children and families present. A noon dinner at the West Chester Methodist church was followed by a reception and program featuring music and readings by relatives and friends. The Bauers have spent most of their lives in Iowa with seven great grandchildren joining the celebration.

West Chester Lou Bauer Bauers West Chester Methodist Church Edith Bauer Ivan Niffenegger Keith Stewart Robert Stephens Frank Kleese Mary Jane Stephens Joyce Kleese Faith Bauer Peggy McDowell Bauer Verne Miller Las Animas Colo Maurice Bauer Denver Clifford Bauer Chicago W. C. Robertson Clark Eldin Bauer Mary Ross Silas Waddell George Brokow Walter Waddell Audubon Minnie Bowers Orvin Creston Clarence Waddell Cap Hahn Fern McCormick Clarion Albert Goldner Richard Mt. Ayr Nettie Foster Arlo Jadnriteak Cedar Rapids Alice Ann McCarthy Denver, Colo Helen Swanson Des Moines James Lyle Keota R. V. Pike Clark Bauer Beverly Yvonne Maureen Bauer Irma Turnipseed Joy Sandra Bauer Iowa

Former Teachers Return for Reunion in Washington

A group of former Washington public school instructors held a weekend reunion with current staff. Hostesses Helen Levis Edna Mercer and Elizabeth Irwin led activities including a Saturday luncheon, Sunset Park picnic, and a lawn party at the W B Dupuis home attended by about 40 friends. Honor guests arrived from Austin Minnesota Galesburg Illinois Milwaukee Wisconsin Olds Iowa Carlisle Des Moines and Washington D C.

Washington Public Schools Helen Levis Edna Mercer Elizabeth Irwin Gene Orr Martha Sidles Austin Des Moines Eleanor Douglas Washington, D. C Miss Irwin Sunset Park

Birthday Dinner to Honor Miss Hysell

Rosalie Hysell was guest of honor at a birthday dinner hosted by her mother Mrs Vera Hysell. A fried chicken dinner was served and several birthday remembrances were given. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wilber Hysell Janet Jerry Mr and Mrs Truman Hysell Trudy Ann Mr and Mrs Fred Kimmel and family.

Hysell Rosalie Hysell Vera Hysell Wilber Hysell Janet and Jerry Truman Hysell Trudy Ann Fred Kimmel

Fiji Island Sugar Production Doubles in Last Year

Fiji Islands reports sugar production nearly doubles from the previous year. Industry officials cite favorable weather and rising farm yields as key factors improving output across the archipelago.

Fiji Islands

Bible Department First Meeting at City Library

The Bible department of the Fort nightly club met at the City library for its first meeting. Mrs. N. M. Speidel led opening prayers and scripture responses, with a lesson on 1 Thessalonians chapters 1 and 2. A review of last year’s study on Paul the Apostle followed. dues and towel orders were collected. a general meeting is set for Sept. 23.

Bible Department N. M. Speidel Thessalonians St. Paul Apostle

Honor Andersons At a Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Laverne Anderson of Detroit Michigan were guests of honor yesterday at a cooperative dinner in the home of her mother Mrs Stella Genkinger. Relatives present included Mr and Mrs Herbert Frost and family Mr and Mrs Walter Stewart and daughter Everett Genkinger all of Rock Island Mr and Mrs Axel Anderson Tina Gerdes and Mrs Ben Coppock. The remainder of the day was spent socially.

Laverne Anderson Detroit Mich Stella Genkinger Herbert Frost Walter Stewart Everett Genkinger Rock Island Axel Anderson Tina Gerdes Ben Coppock

Entertain Guests At H. Kuntz Home

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kurtz entertained Sunday at a dinner honoring his mother, Mrs. Lizzie K Kuntz. Attending the chicken dinner were Mrs. Etta Ramsey of Birmingham, Mrs. Carrie Ramsey and Mrs. Cora Stevenson. The afternoon was spent visiting.

H. Kuntz Harry Kurtz Lizzie K Kuntz Etta Ramsey Birmingham Carrie Ramsey Cora Stevenson

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Wolf’s Flower Shop Coe’s Cafe R. J. Tanner Tom B. F. Bostwick, Jr Bob Carthage Ill Sylvan Tanner Tanner Bostwick Charles Long, Jr Seattle Wash Lee Holland Vera Singleton Kate Schmidt Robert Wead Ardith Oxford Junction West Cheste Richland Kalona Col West Branch Marengo Washington Girls Junction Stephen Zola Bauer and Whiting Rainbow Girls J. H. Peet Cedar Falls James Casey, Jr Darlene Wolfe Charles George Gilbert Dickinson Marsh Atkinson Robert Gates George Shuppy Merrimac Kenneth Sheetz Clarence Goodwin, Jr Lucille Nicola McKasson Dale Richenberger Glen Chalupa Violet Vodicka Chalupa Charles McKay Merry Makers Club Stanley Mouser Just Us Club William Perdock Lance DeLong Country Club U. P. Church U Go John Shebeck H. E. O. Club Floyd Olds Howell Owens Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Woman's Service Guild of Presbyterian Church Clara Buhlig Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Ruth Nichol Chas. E. Ryan Weds D. Parker Mr. and Wehr Rothschild's Fiji Island Sugar Honor Andersons T. J. Kelley U. S. Rubber Co U. S Springfield Spalding Pennsylvania Esterbrook Sheaffer Nicolaé& Harmon North Side Square
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