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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1949

Page

2

Weekend Visitors and Labor Day Guests Headed to Cedar Falls

Local families hosted a series of Labor Day gatherings and weekend visits. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Drager departed for Des Moines where Drager will join a printing firm after previously living in Athens Ohio. Others include the McFaddens, Jack McFadden of Keota, and guests Leroy Pratt and family from Des Moines.

Glenn A. Drager Charles Morris Des Moines Dragers Drager Athens Ohio W. C. McFadden Jack McFadden Keota Leroy Pratt Louanne and Lee Labor Day George McFadden Michael Sigourney Donald Brown Pat Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Phil Weldin Iowa State Teachers’ College Music

Glad Hand Society Homecoming at United Presbyterian

The Glad Hand Missionary society held a Thursday homecoming at the church parlors in Ainsworth. A pot luck luncheon followed, then a program led by Mrs. William Littlewood on Our Heritage of Faith. A letter from LeRoy Selbys in India was read, noting Charles Wilson as a Crawfordsville and Ainsworth speaker.

Ainsworth Glad Hand Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church William Littlewood Charles Willson Crawfordsville Floyd Hamil Mae MecCreedy William McConnell Sr Fred Orris Homer Hunt Emma Walker

Zelma Kah to Visit Mt Pleasant Shrine Sept 26

Zelma Kah supreme worthy high priestess will make her official visit to the Mt Pleasant White Shrine Sept 26 at 7 p m Local Shrine members are invited to attend A 6 30 o clock dinner precedes the meeting Reservations with Mrs W E Howell due by Sept 22

Zelma Kah Mt. Pleasant White Shrine W. E. Howell

YWCA Mixer at Dorothy Turnipseed's Home Tonight

YWCA mixers meet at Dorothy Turnipseed's residence this evening at seven thirty. Members and prospective new members are invited. attire should be slacks or play clothes.

YWCA Dorothy Turnipseed Miss Turnipseed

Birthday Celebrants Include Woods Patterson Mc Cutchen Barnes

Bryce McFarlane Woods celebrates birthday with parents Claude and Mrs Woods. Others aged celebrate include Robert Patterson Elizabeth Ragan Mc Cutchen and Louise Joan Barnes. Larry Ogle Robertson is four with father Raymond of Crawfordsville. Mr and Mrs Dupuis and Mr and Mrs Lowe also observe anniversaries.

Bryce McFarlane Woods Mrs Claude Woods Robert Patterson Elizabeth Ragan McCutchen Louise Joan Barnes Larry Ogle Robertson Raymond Robertson Crawfordsville W. P. Dupuis Robert Lowe

Visitings and Travels Span Families Across States

Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Baker and Pat of Kansas City visit the Thomas home in Des Moines with their wives sisters and niece Mrs. H D Cunningham. Merle Eckels and James return from a weeklong trip to Toledo and Detroit. The Caviness boys start school after visiting their grandmother Mrs. DeLong. Cloyce Snider, hospitalized with polio, shows progress at the Des Moines Veterans Hospital. The Gillespies host Raymond Brack from Staten Island and A E Hansen of Moline visit the Havels for Labor Day.

Elsa John Ploehn Grace Kaufmann Bettendorf Hugo Lensch Mr. Lensch Thelma Wiese New York Lensch Minneapolis Carroll Baker Pat Kansas City Robert E. Thomas Vicki Baker Thomas H. D. Cunningham Merle Eckels James Toledo Ohio Detroit Mich Keith Kenneth Caviness M. C. DeLong Ottumwa Cloyce Snider Vets Des Moines A. E. Hansen Moline, Ill Louis Havel

Social Evening in Moline Hosts Shalla and Havel Families

Mr. and Mrs. Edphalla entertained Saturday night with guests from Moline including Mr. and Mrs. George Shalla and Wayne and Marlin, Mr. and Mrs. James Shalla, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Havel, Dean Louis, Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Olsen with Kay, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schweitzer. The evening featured card playing and visiting followed by refreshments.

Ed Shalla Everett Cox Elmer Schweitzer Wilbert Olsen Kay Moline, Ill Kate Shalla Washington Edphalla George Shalla Wayne and Marlin James Shalla Louis Havel Dean Louis Dennis Moline Ill

Parpanit Parpanit Aids Parkinsons Patients

Parpanit Parpanit, a recent synthetic drug, is reported to assist victims of Parkinsons disease also known as shaking palsy. The article notes potential benefits for movement and tremor reduction, highlighting early medical interest and patient reports.

Social Calendar Highlights Fortnightly to Friday Gatherings

Community notices list a week of meetings and events across organizations. Junior Fortnightly, Pythian Sisters, Washington County Nurses, YWCA Mixers, VFW auxiliary, Beta Sigma Phi, M.E. WSCS, and many clubs host picnics, dinners, sewings, and prayer services at churches, parks, and halls with times from 6:30 p m to 9:30 p m and locations including Sunset Park the Mason ic Temple and the K P hall.

Rosemary Fullerton Near Riverside Morton Carr Pythian Sisters Hall Washington County Nurses Association Music Department Artemas Brown YWCA Dorothy Turnipseed E. Madison VFW H. R. Edmondson Beta Sigma Phi Sunset Park Linger Longer Club John Combs M.E. Wscs Methodist Ainsworth Oes Masonic Temple Ardelz Santha No John A. Stewart Ira Mitchell Harmony Club Boyd Stephens

Upset marks first round in city golf meet at Country Club

Ted Brown defeated John Lloyd 1 up in the men’s city golf tournament first round at the Country Club. Jim Lloyd beat Bud DeLa 4 and 3. Jim Roach won 1 up on Max Heness. several other first round results follow in championship flight and B and C flights with multiple 2 up and 1 up margins. Charlie Wiese urges completion of round one and greens cultivation planned for late September.

Ted Brown John Lloyd Lloyd Jim Bud DeLa Jim Roach Max Heness Paul Fern Ira Gastman Walt Fern Ralph Martin Cal Wolfe Bill Steele Dave Browning Bob Carson Charlie Wiese

Honor Turnipseed Guests at Mrs Bauer Home

A Sunday afternoon gathering at Mrs Lou Bauers West Chester home honored Mr and Mrs Marion Turnipseed of Des Moines following their recent wedding. Guests shared memories and displayed vacation snapshots while presenting home warming gifts.Refreshments concluded the event.

West Chester Lou Bauer Marion Turnipseed Des Moines Eldin Bauer Cloyce Statler Roy Johnson W. GC. Robertson Clark Bauer James Lyle Sherry Daryl Turnipseed Mary Ross

Bethel Missionary Society Welcomes Three Guests

Ella Gordon Mrs J W Meyer and Lois Dodds attended the Bethel Missionary society meeting held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Delbert Lewis home. Twelve members were present with devotionals led by Mrs Maurice Meyer and the prayer calendar led by Mrs Ed Cady. The Outreach magazine was reviewed by Mrs Rex Crandall and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Meyer and Mrs Crandall. Mrs Meyer will host the next meeting.

Ella Gordon J. W. Meyer Lois Dodds Bethel Missionary Society Delbert Lewis Maurice Meyer Ed Cady Rex Crandall Crandall

Shirley Blattner Elected Worthy Advisor at Rainbow Meeting

Shirley Blattner was elected worthy advisor at the Rainbow Girls first fall meeting at the Masonic Temple Monday evening. Presiding officer Pat Brower, retiring worthy advisor, and other officers Frances Miller Arlene Knupp Betty Logan Jane Tanner were chosen. Public installation set for Sunday September 18 at 2 PM.

Shirley Blattner Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Pat Brower Frances Miller Arlene Knupp Betty Logan Hope Jane Tanner Faith

Bible Department First Meeting of the Fortnightly Club

The Bible department met at the library on Monday at 2:30 for the year’s first gathering. Mrs. Fred L. Macee opened in prayer and Mrs. E. S. Hebner led the business portion and Isaiah study. The group noted Isaiah as the longest and least understood yet richly written book. Seventeen members answered roll call with memory verses and discussed related verses in small groups.

Bible Fred L. Macee E. S Hebner

Coon Relatives Hold Sunday Cooperative Dinner

Descendants of the late Sidney Coon gathered for a cooperative dinner Sunday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Coon. Attendees included J Lindley Coon Cedar Rapids. R W Cross Waterloo. Robert Kosanka and family Champaign. Delmar Steninger and Ann Davenport. Adrian Cross Waterloo. Eula Mae Coon. Ernest Wagner. Ira Allen and Linda. William Murphy and Rita Kay. Everet Coon. Murry Lewis and Phyllis. Lewis Coon. Sidney Coon. Sidney Allen and Janet, all of Ainsworth.

Sidney Coon Ira Coon J. Lindley Coon Cedar Rapids R. W. Cross Waterloo Robert Kosanka Kenny Bobby Champaign, Ill Delmar Steninger Ann Davenport Adrian Cross Eula Mae Coon Ernest

Pennant contenders in final sprint for title

Washington booster club promotes a football clinic at Case Field to educate fans and boost season tickets for high school and junior teams. Sales run through local businesses and offices, with tickets at 4.00 dollars and transferable use.

Washington Case Field E. G. Hamm

VFW Freshwaters Set To Decide City Softball Title

Washington Softball league race comes down to VFW versus Freshwaters in the second half of a double header tonight to crown the city champion tied for the lead. The opener features Benner and Troop with both squads improving. a 6:45 p.m. girls game pits Drive-Inn’s against Wapello.

Washington VFW Freshwaters Benner

Continue Play In Women's Tournament at Country Club

First round matches wrap up in the Ladies City Golf Tournament with results across Flight A B and C. Notable scores include Mrs. Bill Shannon 7 and 6 over Mrs. Pease and Helen Breese 2 up over Mrs. Mor rison. Losers move to A flight for nine hole play and other flights report decisive wins.

Charlie Wiele Bill Shannon T. J. Pease Dan Brindley Dick Hotle Helen Breese Giff Morrison G. J. Nethmers Stan Kiesey Bob Day Ewald Gustafson Tom Stewart Nate Young Joe Picken Herb Osincup Gerald Moothart Don Shepherd John Griffith Walter Doak Paul Fern M. J. Cruise Donna Sellars Dallas Chamberlin Harold Kerr Ira Gastman

How They Stand in Baseball: Doby Two Homers and Multiple Scorers

Al Benton and Bob Lemon limited opponents as Larry Doby hit two homers and Ken Keltner along with Bob Kennedy also cleared the fences for the winners. Lemon pitched a four hitter as Detroit swept a doubleheader. Brooklyn topped the Braves in two games, while St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 9 to 1 and 10 innings 5 to 4 to end an eight game skid. The Phillies swept a doubleheader 9 to 7 and 4 to 2 behind Ken Heintzelman. The Reds defeated the Cubs 7 to 3 as Chicago answered with a 7 to 2 win in a separate contest.

al Benton Bob Lemon Larry Doby Ken Keltner Bob Kennedy Lemon Detroit Red Rolfe Browns Brooklyn Braves Cardinals Carl Erskine Pat Minner Joe Hatten Pittsburgh Pirates Enos Slaughter Phils Giants Ken Heintzelman Reds Cubs Chicago Herman Wehmeier Johnny Schmitz

Major League Standings Report

The standings show Washington 2 over Boston 5 then 2 to 12, St. Louis 0 and Detroit 4, Chicago 3 to Cleveland 5, Chicago 4 to Cleveland 6, New York 13 to Philadelphia 4, and New York 5 to Philadelphia 2. No games scheduled today.

New York Red Sox Yankees Indians Dodgers Cardinals Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Phillies Washington Boston St. Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia

National League results row across yesterday

The NL slate shows Brooklyn routed Boston 7 2 and 13 2, while St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 9 5 and 4 4. Cincinnati posted wins over Chicago 7 3 and 2 7, with Philadelphia edging New York 9 7 and 4 2. Remaining games: Philadelphia at New York two games, Boston at Brooklyn night, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh night.

Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia New York

Labor Day Golf Meet Winners Named at Washington Club

Winners in the Labor Day two ball mixed foursome at Washington Golf and Country Club include Mrs Moothart and Herbert Osineup with a net 35 after handicap on even par. Low gross honors go to Mrs Bill Shannon and Dr M J Couise with 45, net 38. Other nets list Mrs A W Crow with Ira Gastman 52 and Mrs Ray Whitehead with Bill Shannon 50.

Labor Day Washington Golf and Country Club Moothart Herbert Osineup Bill Shannon M. J Couise A. W. Crow Ira Gastman Ray Whitehead

Peanuts and Milk Compared for Energy and Nutrition

A comparison shows peanuts and milk provide similar energy and protein. Both supply thiamin, with peanuts offering fat and calories that differ from milk. The note highlights nutritional equivalence in key components.

Hospital Admission and Births Report

Admitted today at the hospital is Charles Wolfe from Ainsworth for a surgical procedure. Dismissed yesterday were Mrs. Russell Droll inger and her daughter from Keota. Today Mrs. Lee Henry and daughter from Keota and Mrs. Elliott McKinstry from Washington. Births Monday include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leedom in Keota at 8 32 p.m. Today. Also, Mr. and Mrs. LeVernon Helscher of Keota welcomed a daughter at 7 55 p.m.

Charles Wolfe Ainsworth Surgical Russell Drollinger Keota Lee Henry Elliott McKinstry Washington Charles Leedom LeVernon Helscher

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