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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1946
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Ed Simmering and daughter Helen with Betty Keifer returned yesterday from a vacation that took them to Colorado Springs Colorado. They visited the Simmerings son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Carlos Walling at Russell Kansas.
Dr and Mrs W S Kyle returned home last night after a four day visit with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Paul Kyle in Avoca Ruth Boller leaves tonight for Denver Colo after visiting since Friday at the parents Dr O F Boller home Rock Candy Syrup arrives at Washington Fruit Market
Mr and Mrs William Hessel tine welcome a daughter born at 4 50 yesterday afternoon. Mary Catherine Greiner Keota admitted as medical patient and Roy Kephart route two admitted as surgical patient. Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson route four greet a seven pound six and a half ounce daughter born at 1 27 this morning. Dismissals today include Mrs John Redlinger and son Gary Edward Harper Mrs W W Coulter and son John Michael 1416 Pershing Davenport Mrs Doyle Brown and daughter Lois Anne route one.
Mr and Mrs J E Andersen depart in the morning for their Harlan home after visiting to help granddaughter Ann Stewart observe her second birthday. Gerald E Nicola 24 of Marshalltown enlisted in the US Army. He is a three year veteran and his wife remains at their Marshalltown home. A neighbors gathering at the Ed Hite home introduced infant Janice Carol Hite with gifts and refreshments. Multiple local families attended. Barker and Barker relatives traveled to Grinnell for a Grinnell college senior. Frances Whisler heads to Jacksonville Ill to rejoin MacMurray college as sophomore.
Stanford geology professor emeritus Dr. Bailey Willis, 89, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Baldrige in Washington. Willis, an explorer and author, has worked with the U S Geological Survey and taught at Stanford. He has traveled widely researching earthquakes and written several monographs and a travel book.
Mildred Pressly and Hazel Hunt visited Des Moines to see Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Norris and son Norbert, Walter McFarland, and Helen Janecek of West Chester attended the Oklahoma matinee. Mr. and Mrs. Brothers of Kansas visit Kev and Mrs. Stahmer. Tuesday Bridge club met with Mrs. Edith Richards. high score prize won by Mrs. Evan Blankenhorn and consolation by Mrs. Ruth Norris.
Mrs. W A Firwin hosted the Missionary Society at her home with Frances Meacham as lesson leader. The October meeting will be at Keosauqua with Mrs Dalyrymyple hosting and Sylvia Meacham leading. Mrs. Goldie Greendyke of Washington visited with Mr and Mrs G J Dunbar and family.
Ruth Norris reports that Mrs Clifford Campbell and her son Johny from Washington visited Wednesday night and Thursday at the W I Smylie residence.
Expert foresters say if proper cutting and forest practices are applied, the United States can supply its urgent timber needs without further impairing forest productivity.
More than 9,000 University of Iowa students flood Iowa City for orientation week. The 2,100 freshmen plus upperclassmen strain housing with 950 freshmen housed in incomplete barracks, while field house space absorbs the overflow. Classes start next week and officials call the situation all messed up.
The marriage of Barbara Boomershine and Paul Banks was solemnized at 8 30 o clock last evening in a single ring ceremony read by Rev Milo Phillips pastor of the Evangelical and Re formed church Mrs Floyd Barks attended the bride and Roger Banks served as best man The couple will reside in Davenport where he is employed.
Mrs Jesse Nicola attended Tommy Denison s funeral and visited her mother. The Andersons visited the Gwans home while the Hes_seltine tragedy drew communal sympathy. Families and neighbors shared calls and visits across Gray on Sunday and Saturday gardening and social rounds.
Max Robertson Levi Metz ger and Bruce Jennings returned from Nebraska with ten loads of feeder cattle to be shipped here soon. Also noted are local farmers buying a new Aronica airplane and learning to fly, plus visits from Howard Adams and family. The Louisa county Sun day school convention meets Sept 22 at 2 30 P M in Columbus City and Rock Island lines will move a coal chute and sheds from Lincoln Nebraska to the area.
Eggplant is hard to grow for beginners and small gardeners. It needs a long warm season abundant moisture and rich soil plus constant insect and disease control. Its food value is low. Three or four plants can feed a family but results often disappoint.
Four candles decorate a birthday cake for Donna Gayle Bealer daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Bealer. Lora May Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Doyle Palmer Wellman Calvin Little son of Mr and Mrs John Little celebrate birthdays.
The Fortnightly club's Drama department held its first meeting of the year at the Meek home with 33 members present. Hostesses Mrs. Richard Handley Mrs. Richard Bordwell and Clarice Meek announced a general meeting and guest night at 5 PM Tuesday Sept 24 at the Baptist church. A play Passing the Buck directed by Mrs. Kleese featured cast Mrs. Ruth Simpson Mrs. William Crayne Mrs. Louis Larsen and Mrs. C. H. Woods. Guests included new teachers and prospective members list. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Herbert Osincup assisted by the hostess.
At the regular Daughters of Union Veterans meeting in Legion hall Daisy McConnell presided in Mrs. D W McClure’s absence. Fourteen officers and members attended. Plans were made to attend the district convention on October 9 and to initiate new members at the October meeting.
The Order of Rainbow Girls met at the Masonic temple with Marie Blattner presiding as worthy advisor. Thirty girls attended and planned a masquerade Halloween party and a Christmas dance. Mrs. Victor Blattner served as mother advisor.
Mrs. Duane C. Griggs entertained last evening for Ruth Boller of Denver Colorado. Two tables of bridge determined prizes to Miss Boller and Mrs Walter Doak. Guests included Mrs Maurice Putman Keota Mrs William Boshart Mrs Lloyd Scott Mrs Richard Hotle Virginia Stutsman.
The Valley Ladies Aid society met at the church for an all day gathering with ten members. They quilted and chatted as Mrs. Emma Tinnes led the business portion. A pot luck supper is set for Thursday evening September 19 at the church for all community members. The next Ladies Aid meeting will be Wednesday September 25 for another full day session.
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church for prayers and fellowship.
Local 1398 schedules its regular meeting for 8 o clock Wednesday evening at the hall. Notice changes the meeting night.
Tiny beets with tops are cooked together to make excellent greens. The dish highlights the use of whole plants and simple preparation for a nutritious side.
A homemaker learns waking 15 minutes earlier reduces morning confusion and upset feelings for the family. The tip highlights practical routine changes to ease daily friction and improve mood at breakfast.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnet Mathers of Haskins hosted on Sunday for the descendants of the late J W White. The gathering featured a basket dinner at noon and attendance from relatives in Washington Ames Wellman Hammond Ind Iowa City and other areas.
The W. P. Moore family held a reunion over the weekend marking the first time the whole clan gathered since sons Lee and Austin returned from overseas service. Cedar Rapids visitors included Lee Moore and the Harry Haney family with Mrs. Frank Haney. A fried chicken dinner was served Sunday noon at the Moore home. Grandchildren Susan, Jane, Jean, June Haney and Betty, Eddie, Mary Jo Kleese, Jack, Jerry and Jimmy Moore attended, as about 60 callers joined the gathering.
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