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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1947
Page
2
Trieste dispatch reports the U S army twice pressed Yugoslavia to free three American soldiers seized Monday. Yugoslav authorities again refused to respond. Troops had held the captives at gunpoint on the border near Monte Coste.
Admitted yesterday Jim Mapel of West Chester undergoing medical care Grant Buser at 741 S Marion avenue awaiting appendectomy Ed Muck of 221 W Second street undergoing medical treatment This morning Willard M Mapel and Russell Jones both of Ainsworth admitted as surgical patients Dismissed today Bennie Rusk and son of Rubio Duane White and son of Ainsworth Martin Polton and son of Brighton discharged from hospital
Washington fans can watch both the Cardinals and Demons at Case Field this week. The Cardinals meet Penn College of Oskaloosa Thursday evening while the Demons face Burlington High Friday night. Uncertainty surrounds injuries on both squads as coaches weigh available players and line strength amid upcoming four year opponents.
Kalona and West Chester will meet on the local gridiron at 2 30 Friday afternoon. Kalona has a strong team this year and a hard fought game is expected. Bellamy of Marengo and Moore of Mt. Pleasant will be the officials.
The Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester met at the Federated church parlor with 24 attendees. Patriot instructor Lucy Leet presented on the Constitution for Constitution Day and Marie Baker spoke on her G A R convention trip to Cleveland, noting four Civil War veterans over 102 attended the camp fire.
Des Moines resident William K. Huffman chief tool designer at Solar Aircraft Corp said two men he met at a night club robbed him of 90 dollars in an alley after he attended the national machine tool show in Chicago.
A historical note states that in 1663 apples were grown in the Province of Quebec, Canada. The fragment highlights early fruit cultivation in colonial Canada and reflects agricultural activity in New France.
Mrs Grace Golden of Indianapolis spoke to 300 Fortnightly club members on apron traditions from abroad using a display of festival aprons. She described how aprons signal marital status and beliefs, shared travel tales, and noted European styles from Holland Poland and beyond. The program included music and memorial tributes to members, followed by a social hour.
Washington county papers publish a long list of area youths enrolled in colleges and universities across Iowa and neighboring states. Names span Washington Junior College, State University of Iowa, Iowa State College, Grinnell, Simpson, and more, with many students from Wellman Wellman West Chester Crawfordsville and Davenport among the named schools.
Priscilla club members gathered yesterday at 305 East Madison Street for a dessert party hosted by Mrs. W C Hedges. Fifteen members attended as fall flower bouquets graced dessert tables. Mrs W B Dupuis presided over a brief business meeting electing Mrs Mae MccCreedy as the new club president. Mrs Will E Jones and Mrs Robert Dun can assisted in serving, and a picture contest featuring old songs books and poems was part of the program.
Notices list upcoming events for area clubs and churches including 8 p m Mrs Paul Peiffer at St Marys Circle. Country club dinner 7 p m. Child Study dept 8 p m. Women's Republican club 2 30 p m at Y W C A. H J club afternoon. Rural Woman's club. Lexington Community group at 2 p m. Baptist Women luncheon 12 45 p m. Women s Council of Christian Church 2 p m. Rebekah I O O F 8 30 p m. W R C practice 2 p m Saturday at Legion hall.
Mrs. Minnie Neiswanger and Dr. W. B. Crooks announced their marriage in New London late yesterday. Dr. F. W. Eastwood read the vows in a single ring ceremony at the Eastwood home. A two course wedding dinner followed with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murdock as guests. after October 15 the couple will reside at 214 North Second Avenue.
Barbara Peiffer and Eleanor Swift co hosted a shower for Genesa Payne at Peiffer's home. Guests included Irma Turnipseed Jeanne Mangold Mrs Clif ford Steele Mary Johnson Margaleen Redlinger Betty Simons. An umbrella shelter displayed shower gifts as green and white refreshments were served. Payne will wed Warren Marston on Oct 5.
Mrs Charles Marek was surprised by relatives and friends at a birthday gathering. Progressive euchre produced high scores by Mrs Joe Te Bockhorst and Wilbur Pribyl, with low scores by Mrs Joe Kolosick and Leo Te Bockhorst. Refreshments followed. Others present included Joe Te Pockhorst, Mrs Leo Te Bockhorst, June and Dick, Mrs Urban Te Bockhorst and Jackie, Mrs Wiltur Pribyl and Gary, Joe Kolosick and Emily, Dwane and D Bob Shalla, Lana and Larry, Charlie Marek, Dale and Bob.
Donnna Kay Woods, Charles Joseph Nelson, and Ronald John Sharpe observe their fifth birthdays today. Barbara Jean Richardson and Larry Duncan celebrate with four and six candles respectively.
Fortnightly Garden Department meeting with Mrs Roy Sowash hears plans for next month focusing on October care transplanting shrubs roses and bulb exchange. Members 25 strong. guests include Mrs C J Wolfe and remarks cover gardening poems flower displays and bulb secrets.
The army reports a 49 percent rise in field station costs in the nine months to last July, up from 5 percent in the prior 15 months. Field rations cost 98 cents domestically and $1.16 overseas, reflecting higher prices across operations.
The list notes greetings for Mrs. E Ray Cox, Lloyd Nelson, Henry Bailey, Mrs Delmar Yoder, Donald Brinning, Firmin Te Bock horst, A C Ruegsegger, Lucile Rhodes and other readers celebrating birthdays today.
Shirley Conry became Mrs Paul E Acton at a decorative lawn ceremony at the Conry home north of Ainsworth. Rev T E White officiated as the double ring vows were sung with attendant details including attire and a 75 year old heirloom handkerchief. The couple plan to live near Eldon after a brief wedding trip.
Miss Benson was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her sister-in-law Mrs. Paul Benson. Twelve guests attended and unwrapped gifts as Doris Benson assisted in serving refreshments in yellow and white, marking her upcoming marriage to Daryl Longer in October.
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