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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1944

Page

2

Local News Highlights From Champaign and Nearby

WAVE Jean Walker returned to duty in Cham paign after a brief home visit with Lt. and Mrs. W. W. Brown at the Walker residence. Betty Drake, Iowa City nurse, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Drake. Muriel Marner spent the weekend in Davenport with friends. Mrs. Mary A. McCulley returned to Iowa City after visiting her aunt Mrs. A. Anderson.

Jean Walker Champaign W. W. Brown J. B. Walker Betty Drake Iowa City Mrs Harry Drake Muriel Marner Davenport Mary A. McCulley Mrs. A. Anderson

Local service members and families share leaves and visits

Ailments of service members and relatives fill local notices as families welcome back loved ones on leave. Lois Mace and others, along with Sgt Morton A Carr overseas and Captain Manussier on leave, are among those reported visiting Parental homes and preparing for next assignments. Community events and tax reminders appear alongside pending postwar travel and arrivals.

Results of Major League Games

National League standings show Pittsburgh and Brooklyn among leaders with New York and Cincinnati, while Chicago and Philadelphia trail. Sundays featured: New York 5 Pittsburgh in first game. Pittsburgh 38 New York 2 in second. Brooklyn 10 Chicago 2 in first. Chicago 4 Brooklyn 8 in second. St Louis 4 Philadelphia 1. Cincinnati 2 Boston 14 in first. Cincinnati 1 Boston 0 in second. 今日 pitchers listed for today's slate include Cincinnati Housser 13-8 at New York Brewer 1-4. St Louis Brecheen 15-5 at Brooklyn Melton 9-11. Pittsburgh Sewell 19-11 at Boston Barrett 8-15. plus twilight Chicago Chipman 12-9 Lynn 4-3 at Philadelphia Gerheauser 8-15 Barrett 11-17.

Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Housser New York Brewer Brecheen Melton Pittsburgh Sewell Barrett Chipman Lynn Gerheauser

Basketball standings and game results across cities

Cleveland leads with 70 677 and 838 64 scores while Chicago and Philadelphia post notable marks. New York Dabiel 12 12 and Queen 5 2 face Chicago Grove 14 18, Haynes 5 4. Washington Haefner 11 14 and Cleveland Henry 0 0. Boston ONeill 6 11. St Louis Potter 17 7. Night games feature Washington at Cleveland and Boston at St. Louis.

New York Dabiel Queen Chicago Grove Haynes Philadelphia Hamlin Detroit Gentry Washington Haefner Cleveland Henry Boston O'Neill St. Louis Potter

Return to studies at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls

Trene Lane resumes school work at Iowa State Teachers College after a ten day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Lane. Public notices mention a benefit card party at K of P hall on Thursday September 28 with public welcome.

Trene Lane Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Oscar Lane K. of Phall

Hospital Discharges And Admissions Reported

At the hospital several patients were discharged including Mrs Jessie Williams and son Bernard Lee route four along with Mrs Hiff Christner 922 North Sixth avenue and Mrs Wart Mc Graw with son Robert Allan of Ainsworth. Discharges yesterday include Mrs Russell Williams and son Larry Wayne of Crawfordsville and Mrs Leonard Greiner of Keota. Charley Killmer of Harper was admitted for burns on hands and limbs. Mrs Orville Unzicker 920 East Second underwent an appendectomy this morning. Mrs Don Tibbetts 717 South Marion avenue had minor surgery this morning and expects discharge tonight.

Jessie Williams Bernard Lee Route Four Hiff Christner North Sixth Avenue Harold Mangold South Second Avenue Don Tibbetts South Marion Avenue

Chester Football Game on Wednesday

West Chester hosts Richland high school in a Ke-Wash Conference football clash set for 2:30 pm Wednesday. The move is to avoid Thursday and Friday classes due to the Southeastern Iowa teachers' convention in Ottumwa.

West Chester Richland High School Southeastern Iowa Teachers’ Convention Ottumwa

Former Brighton Resident Clarence Emery Dies in Denver

Clarence Emery of Denver died yesterday after a long heart illness. His funeral arrangements include services at the Brighton Christian church with Rev. R. W. Fillmore presiding. Emery, a Brighton native, was married twice and left four children. He is survived by his second wife and several children. Relatives from multiple states arrived to plan the services.

Brighton Clarence Emery Denver Colp Jessie Emery Mattie Emery Fairfield Hoskins King Cornell Cornell Albion Mich Travis Amanda Emery Gertrude Mealey Pleasant Plain

Soldiers' ballots increase as 447 apply for Nov. 7 vote

Washington County reports 447 men and women in the armed forces have applied for ballots to be cast in the November 7 election. All applications have resulted in mailed ballots. Thirty-four ballots have already been cast by soldiers and sailors. On Saturday the first two overseas ballots arrived. both used APO addresses in New York.

Washington County APO New York

County Ministers Open Fall Meeting at the Y

County Ministers began their first meeting of the year after summer recess at the Y. Rev. H. W. Munster of West Chester led as president. New ministers Rev. T. C. Polk of Washington and Rev. O. J. Fix of Ainsworth were introduced. Polk becomes secretary replacing Rev. James Robbins. The next gathering is scheduled for the last Monday of October.

H. W. Munster West Chester F. W. Eastwood T. C. Polk Washington O. J. Fix Ainsworth Polk County Association James Robbins Hell

Dan Browning Funeral Today

Funeral services for 85 year old retired farmer Dan iel Browning were held at the Columbus City Methodist church with Rev. Lester H. Bill officiating. Burial followed in Columbus City cemetery. Browning died Saturday at Bellevue hospital Muscatine after months of treatment. He was born December 29 1858 in Washington county Tennessee and married Susan Elizabeth Greene December 9 1880. They settled on a farm near Columbus Junction. Surviving are two sons L G Browning and Ben Browning, three daughters Mrs Lee Workman Mrs Eva James and Mrs David Hull, along with two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Daniel Browning Columbus City Methodist Church Lester H. Bill Columbus City Mr. Browning Bellevue Hospital Muscatine Washington County Tenn Susan Elizabeth Greene Louisa County Browning L. G. Browning Columbus’ Junction Ben Browning Lee Workman Lone Tree Eva James Wapello David Hull

Washington County Second Half Taxes Paid Progress

County Treasurer Will Howell reported 75.4 percent of this year’s taxes in Washington County have been paid, totaling $531,000 of $706,000 assessed. The second half is due this month for those not paying in full in March, with a 1 October penalty. A state homestead tax check of $60,945.09 was received.

Will Howell Washington County

Birthday Dinner for Kalona Resident Dean Hasty

Dean Hasty of Kalona was guest of honor at a noon birthday dinner hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Hasty. Attending were Clara Faulkner Virginia Hasty Arlys Myers Larry Johnson H J Myers Mrs Richard Myers and Alvin Strum. Strange pallet shaped products were left at the Journal office last week including unusual legs and a double headed tomato grown Siamese style.

Dean Hasty Kalona Raymond Hasty Clara Faulkner Virginia Hasty Arlys Myers Larry Johnson Burlington H. J. Myers Richard Myers Alvin Strum Journal

Garden crops valued by labor versus yield

The text ranks tomatoes, string beans, carrots, cabbage and onions as the most valuable garden crops when considering land and labor required against food value received.

Homes Claim Over Thirty Two Thousand Deaths Last Year

The report notes more than 32,000 people were killed in homes during the previous year.

Waste Paper Pickup Starts at Six This Evening

Legion members will begin waste paper collection at 6 pm with residents asked to place bundles on front steps or at the curb. Heavy bundles indoors should be moved to the porch or call 616 before six o'clock.

The Legion

Dinner Courtesy For T. L. Morgans

Theodore L. Morgan and Mrs. Morgan were honored at a noon dinner hosted by Mrs. Myrtle Morgan. Forty relatives and friends attended a cooperative meal with fall flowers. In the afternoon they served ice cream and cake. The couple plan a six weeks boiler training school in Philadelphia after a three week leave with relatives.

Theodore L. Morgan W.T Mary Lou Ivan Marston Gary Sam Munson Dwain Jerry Johnson Morgan Washington Fairfield Philadelphia Penn

Entertain Friends For C. G. Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Anderson and family hosted a surprise dinner honoring C. G. Anderson. A fried chicken noon meal accompanied by birthday tributes to Rodney Hanan and Dean Hall. Guests included Willis Beaty Martha Stones George Powers and others.

Lewis Anderson Beverly Eugene C. G. Anderson Anderson Rodney Hanan Dean Hall Willis Beaty Marvin Stones George Powers Esther Anderson Ola Jacobs Mart Anderson Nellie Groff Wellman Florence Eimen Marvin Kalona Pleasant Plain

Portuguese fishermen seek cod in Newfoundland Banks

Portuguese fishermen go to Newfoundland Banks for codfish while home waters Teemed with tunnies and sardines, the makings of sizable industries. Exports of sardines totaled about six million dollars annually.

Newfoundland

V.F W Anniversary Chicken Fry Planned

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary will host a chicken fry tomorrow evening at the K C hall to mark the 12th anniversary. The Washington county post began Sept 23 1932 and last Saturday marked the national V F W's 45th anniversary with members and families invited.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary V.F.W K.C. Hall Washington County Post National

Country Club Family Night Dinner Planned

Plans for a Thursday evening Family Night Dinner at the Country Club house are led by General Chairman Mrs. Roger Sherman with Mrs. Tr L Brookhart in charge of telephoning. The committee includes Mr. Sherman Mr. Brookhart and several couples and doctors.

Country Club Roger Sherman Tr. L. Brookhart Sherman Brookhart R. &. Arthur E. B&b. Stutsman D. D. Davis J. E. Coon Earl Steele

Family Dinner Honors Cpl Jack Mace on Furlough

Mrs M A Mace and daughter Gladys hosted a family dinner for Cpl Jack Mace of Pueblo Colorado on furlough. The event celebrated his upcoming birthday on Friday. Lois Mace from Iowa City attended as an out of town guest. Mrs Glenn Mace also shared in birthday honors with her son ahead of her own birthday tomorrow.

M. A. Mace Gladys Cpl Jack Mace Pueblo Colo Glenn Mace Lois Mace Iowa City

Martha Wenger Weds Neil Roth

Martha Wenger daughter of Mrs. David Wenger and Neil Roth son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Roth were married September 17 at the Wenger home in Wayland in a ceremony for 45 relatives and friends. Reverend Simon Gingerich officiated. Attendants were Dorothy Wagler and Clarence Wenger. The reception featured a blue and white color scheme and a three tier cake. The couple will reside on the Roth farm. Mrs. Roth will teach school. A bridal shower for Mrs. Roth hosted by Mrs. Emery Wenger served 49 guests.

Wayland Martha Wenger David Wenger Neil Roth Nick Roth Wenger Simon Gingerich Dorothy Wagler Clarence Wenger Miss Wagler

Birthday Greetings From Overseas Soldier and Friends

Arden Saforek serving overseas celebrates a birthday today. Esther June Gerdes and Carol Grecian share today as their 14th birthdays, daughters of Tom and Gerdes and Owen Grecian respectively. Mrs Dutro and Harold White also observe birthdays, noting a ten year age gap. Others receiving congratulations include Mrs Miller Ed Chalupa Gwendeth Krusor Grecian of California and Mary Aletha Guy.

Esther June Gerdes Tom Gerdes Carol Grecian Owen Grecian M&. Raymond Dutro Lavenport Harold White Ainsworth Della Miller Ed Chalupa Gweneth Krusor Grecian California Mary Aletha Guy Hap” Guy

Odd Fellow and Rebekah Social Evening Planned

Community announcements note a social gathering for Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges on Wednesday evening at the I.O.O.F. hall. The Presbyterian church will hold a morning prayer meeting at 9 30. A blue and white parasol was carried to the bride by her nieces Beulah and Mildred Wenger. the afternoon included contests and writing advice for the bride with refreshments served by several hostesses.

Odd Fellow Rebekah C.F. Hall Presbyterian Beulah Mildred Wenger Katie Wenger Ida Roth Martha Roth Clara Rensberger

Social Calendar and club notices for week event list

A crowded schedule lists meetings and events for many groups including Prairie Flower young people Women’s Miss, Damascus Shrine Priscilla club, Valley Ladies Aid Society, Bethel Missionary Society, Women of Cotter church Homemakers Club Pattern Exchange Stewart P T A Snowball Social Just Us Club Navajo club Country Club family night, Pansy Hill and Fleur de Lis clubs, Rural Women’s Club Chautauqua meeting West Chester WRC and blood plasma collection. Dues reminders and potluck dishes noted.

Prairie Flower Young People Country Club Pansy Hill Club Naomi Kephart St. Fleur de Lis Club R. J. Dawson Rural Women's Club Lloyd Humston Chautauqua West Chester W.R.C K.P. Hall R. J. Kleese

Autumn low 44 and Sunday high 69 noted

The cold snap marked the season's chill with a 44 degree minimum last night and a 69 degree Sunday high observed, signaling typical autumn swings for the area.

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