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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
2
At the hospital Ruby Christner was dismissed and Mr and Mrs Roger Lins welcomed a son at 11 25 p.m. which reflects a birth announcement and discharge.
The American Red Cross conducted disaster relief operations across forty five states and Alaska during the past year, coordinating aid services and emergency response teams to support communities in need.
Mrs. Palmer Schilling was named president of the Washington County Women's Republican club at a YWCA meeting. Officers elected include Mrs. L. M. Richer as first vice president, Mrs. W. B. Dupuis as second vice president, Mrs. Dyerars Crozier secretary, and Mrs. T. C. Davis treasurer with terms starting January 1, 1949.
Mrs. Gale Smith hosts a post-nuptial gathering in Columbus Junction as daughters Mrs. Vernon Chatfield and others attend. The event highlights family ties and social duties following a marriage.
Mrs Robert Tierce and Raymond Smith honor a nuptial couple at Cairo Evangelical United Brethren church. Mrs Ben Gipple hosts Marthena class at Central Presbyterian. Columbus High enrollment in agriculture courses led by D L Buxton with new club officers named. Whatsoever society hosts and plans future meeting at Methodist church with two hostesses.
The Home Art club met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Roy Bauer in Westchester. Useful household hints were suggested at roll call. Several attendees participated and shared tips on crafts and decorating.
Washington fans pack Greenfield for final season games featuring the Fans' All-Star team versus W.F.Waine and the Stewart Crone All-Stars in a benefit night for injured players Leonard Booey and Raymond Glasgow. The program includes trophy presentations and an all-star voting recap with Don Kiesey and Dale Kiesey noted.
Washington high school Demons prepare to face Oskaloosa at Casefield Friday night aiming to build on a 27 26 win over Keokuk. Cards under coach McConnell scrimmage under lights at Casefield ahead of Saturday away game versus Fairfield Parson's B squad.
The annual election of Eicher Sunday school officers was held Sept 12 with Elmer Graber named general superintendent and a slate of re-elected leaders including Laverne Graber recording secretary Junior Graber asst rec. secretary Carla Johnson corresponding secretary Marvin Widmer treasurer and chorister with assistants. The report also notes community visits, a wedding, and relief project pictures shown at the church event.
The Wellman Wildcats defending Ke-Wash league champions on a nine game winning streak, prepare to host University High in a night game. Star back Don Swartzendruber leads Wellman as they chase their tenth straight victory.
Washington fans will see eight top state softball teams at the Stewart Crone tourney at Armory Field Sunday. Besissi Food Store faces Cochran Roofers in the opener, with Stewart Crone All-Stars meeting Muscatine A F T in the second game. Des Moines Moose meet Cedar Street Inn in the final first round game. Public address system, shaded seating, and on-site food will be provided. admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
The U S post office ruled that endless chain letters are illegal. They generally defraud the public and violate postal fraud and lottery statutes.
In a crucial AL pennant race update the New York Yankees can tie Boston by sweeping Detroit while Boston loses to Chicago. Chicago upset Boston 17 to 10. Detroit beat Washington 4 2. other leagues saw Braves beat Cubs 5 2 and Cardinals top Phillies 2 0 as pennant hopes shift.
Rural schools in the northern part of Louisa county opened with teachers listed for Frog Pond, Winfield, Columbus Junction, Sperry Oakland, Conesville, Pleasant View, Wapello, Louisa Center, and Fre donia. The Shellbark school did not open and pupils travel to Columbus Junction. Also notes on residents, hospital patient, and church activities accompany the report.
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