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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1948

Page

2

Local Football Attendance Noted in Burling ton Iowa City Events

Attendees at a Burling ton high school game included Joyce Montgomery Patricia Weldin Carla Guther Dick Dodder Paul Been blossom Marsha Bailey Audrey Steele Dr and Mrs M L McCreedy Phil Jim Alsip Jane Tanner and Mr and Mrs Robert Day for Carmel Apples and floss candy at Dixies Carmel Corn Shop. Attendees at the Iowa City Iowa Marquette game included Mr and Mrs Robert Day Elliott Moses and Gordon Morris Mr and Mrs Tom Stewart visiting from Portsmouth Va. They plan to move to San Pedro Calif next. Stewart a chief warrant officer in the navy is transferred to California for duty. Also attending were Dr and Mrs J M Lloyd and family and Bob Noonan.

Burlington Joyce Montgomery Patricia Weldin Carla Guther Dick Dodder Paul Beenblossom Marsha Bailey Audrey Steele M. L. McCreedy Phil Jim Alsip Jane Tanner Robert Day Iowa-Marquette Iowa City Elliott Moses Gordon Morris Tom Stewart Portsmouth Fred D. Stewart Mt. Pleasant Stewart Simon Wyse San Pedro Calif Mr. Stewart Navy California

Betty Lou Wood Ill at School in Xenia

Betty Lou Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Wood was taken ill at school with appendicitis and operated on Tuesday morning at eight thirty. Her mother stayed with her all day and reported she is doing very nicely. Local notes mention visits and family events in Crawfordsville and Washington.

Vera L. Sands South Xenia Betty Lou Wood Roy Wood Betty Lou Donald Sands Howard Anderson Crawfordsville A. P. Jeffrey Grace Walker Iowa City Joe Wood Washington

DDT Spraying Advised For Household Pests Control

Use of DDT oil solutions on walls woodwork and furniture will control roaches ants silverfish book lice and other household pests. Avoid skin contact and inhalation by using old gloves and a mask for protection.

Booths sell home. Kletts buy on 521 S 2nd Ave

Mr and Mrs Grover Booth sold their house at 521 S 2nd Ave to Mr and Mrs August Klett of Fairsfield. The Booths plan a farm sale near Ainsworth then move to Garland Texas to reside. Ruth Michels leaves for Washington DC to resume studies at George Washington University. The note lists other local moves, visits, and events including a turkey dinner and taxes due.

Grover Booth S. 2Nd Ave August Klett Fairsfield Booths Ainsworth Garland Tex Earl and Olive Miksch Booth Farm Ruth Michels Washington, D. C George Washngton University

Fly fishing Sunfish Tactics and Fly Choices

Angling master Jason Lucas touts the sunfish as a game fish on flies. Use light or trout rods with a three diameter line and a six foot leader, start with hackle flies in lin or white or brown shades, and fish deep rather than on the surface. Use barbless hooks and keep a playful approach, as sunfish fights are part of the sport.

Jason Lucas Lucas Dusty Miller

Cardinals Down Penn College 13 6 at Case Field

Washington junior college Card inals opened their home season with a 13 to 6 victory over Penn College of Oskaloosa. Kale White led the attack with hard running, while Leland Schmitt connected on key passes and directed two scoring drives in a competitive game.

Washington Cardinals Case Field Penn College Oskaloosa John McConnell Kale White Leland Schmitt Cardinal Junior Bauer Joe Sweet Tom Murphy Schmitt Bauer Penn Oskaloosa Boys Krumm Oxenreider Williams White Green Earl Duvall Sweet Dale White Duvall Eagie Grove Junior College Demons Burlington Grayhounds Harold Tackleson Grayhound Aisies

Junction Defeats Sigourney 14 to 6

Columbus Junction high school defeated Sigourney 14 to 6 Friday evening at Sigourney. Harbison scored all 14 Junction points with two four yard touchdowns and the extra points. Correll accounted for Sigourney’s lone score.

Columbus Junction Columbus Junction High School Sigourney Harbison Juncction Correll

New Brazing Technique Enables High-Temp Stainless Steel Joints

The National Patent Council reports a new brazing method for precision high-temperature stainless steel parts. It uses a hydrogen atmosphere purer than previous methods to join tricky steels, then replaces the hydrogen with nonexplosive nitrogen before cooling is completed.

National Patent Council

Local Football Scores From Friday Night Games

Wellman 40 Richland 0. Muscatine 24 Keokuk 14. Fort Madison 20 Fairfield 6. West Chester 20 Kalona 0. Mt. Pleasant 6 Ottumwa 0. Keota 6 North English 0.

Wellman Richland Muscatine Keokuk Fort Madison Fairfield West Chester Kalona Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa Keota North English

Three Way Tie for American League Lead in Pennant Race

The Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, and New York Yankees sit tied for first after Sept 25, with seven games left. The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9 to 6, while Detroit defeated Cleveland 4 to 3 to keep the trio in a three way lead. Chicago White Sox beat the Browns 4 to 3 in St Louis. In the National League, Cardinals beat Cubs 4 to 1 and Reds edged Pirates 4 to 3 under lights. Bobby Adams had three hits for Cincinnati.

New York Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Red Sox Bucky Harris Yankee Yankees Washington Boston Detroit Tigers Indians Cleveland Harris Washington Senators St. Louis Chicago White Sox Browns al Gettel Cardinals Cubs Chicago Harry Cat Pittsburgh Pirates Smoky City Bobby Adams Harry Gumbert Herman Wehmeier Pirates

Hospital Admission and Discharge Summary

At the hospital Harold Palmer admitted for a surgical procedure. Dismissed Betty Wood. Ainsworth birth today to Mr and Mrs Cloyd Gardner at 523 North Iowa a 4 son born at 9 28 am.

Harold Palmer Betty Wood Ainsworth Mrs. Cloyd Gardner North Iowa

Demons Fall to Burlington 38 0 as Grayhounds Dominate

Washington's Demons lose to Burlington 38 to 0 in an away game. Burlington jumps to a 26 0 halftime lead and adds two more touchdowns in the third quarter while Washington struggles to mount a comeback. Demons gain 139 rushing yards and 88 passing yards. Burlington totals 317 rushing and 59 passing with four interceptions allowed by Washington.

Demons Grayhound Washington Burlington Kleese Redlinger Grayhounds Tackleson Bob Weber Bob Kleese Jim Redlinger Don Thornton Bill Chmelar Roy Carter Rock of Gibraltar Hines Savage Beardsley Jim Gahn Benz Sotelo Ele McBride pCarter Geb Manns Rimi Be .c Bishor Tweeten Wachutka McCreedy Treadway Sgir Howard Brock Phillipe Thermida Wilson Redlinger Beardsley Kleese Atten Savage Williams Courtney Jarvis Stanley Buck Rich Schmidt Gorham Libe Earls Messenger Sojka Tanner Johnson

North Dakota Trials Show Sprayed Tomatoes Improve Yield

Agricultural experiment station tests last year indicate sprayed tomatoes yielded more and fruit quality improved. Entailed are factors likely involving methods and results from the North Dakota station.

North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station

Brighton Bears Dominate Williamsburg in Ke-Wash Fray

Brighton's Bears routed Williamsburg 32 to 0 on Brighton field. Lee Schooley anchored the defense with Mineart and Corpman up front, while Dick Morgan and Kenneth Farrier scored early. James Lamansky and James Barnes added passing and a final touchdown with Lamansky kicking the extra point.

Brighton Bears Williamsburg Lee Schooley Mineart Corpman Dick Morgan Kenneth Farrier James Lamansky James Barnes

Girls Form Camp Fire Group Named Navajo

A new Camp Fire group formed after school at Mrs. David Blankenhorn’s home with Judy Edmondson as president and Cheryl Cook as vice president. Other officers include Janet Edge secretary Carol Zelinsky treasurer and Luella Blankenhorn scribe. Members named are Marlet Adamec Shirley Smith Beverly Mills Darlene Goodwin Mary Lynn Lloyd and Nancy Morrison.

Camp Fire David Blankenhorn Judy Edmondson Cheryl Cook Janet Edge Carol Zelinsky Luella Blankenhorn Marlet Adamec Shirley Smith Beverly Mills Darlene Goodwin Mary Lynn Lloyd Nancy Morrison

Baptist Ladies Luncheon and Meeting at Local Church

The Baptist Women’s Missionary Society held a cooperative luncheon and afternoon meeting at the church. Hostesses were Mrs. Ray Sojka, Mrs. A. W. Yard, Mrs. Joe Cochran Jr., and Mrs. Iva Bales. readings were given by Rose Gilbert and a Dutch market supper was planned.

Baptist ‘Women's Missionary ‘Society Ray Sojka A. W. Yard Joe Cochran Jr Iva Bales Cy Bush J. N. Dodd Rose Gilbert Paul Lawrence Dunbar Mae Hopengardner George Cave Emma Campbell Raburn Davis Wayne McClure John Knopp Dickie Jackson Mary Starr

Birthday Party for Randy Unzicker at 2 O Clock

Mrs. Fred Jones hosted a birthday party for her two year old grandson Randy Unzicker this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Guests included John Miller Phyllis Miller Sandy Miller Martha Curl Meredith Knepp Jr and Sandy Knepp. The hostess served cake and ice cream and gave each guest a balloon. Others present were Bess Jones Mrs Eli Knepp Mrs Orval Unzicker and Bobby Unzicker.

Fred Jones Randy Unzicker Randy John Miller Phyllis Miller Sandy Miller Martha Curl Meredith Knepp Jr Sandy Knepp Bess Jones Eli Knepp Orval Unzicker Bobby Unzicker

Cookie Origin Traced to Dutch Language Roots

A note explains that the word cookie derives from the Dutch koekje meaning a small cake, with koek meaning cake as the root term. The explanation highlights linguistic history and diminutive usage in pastry terminology.

Rural Women Meet With Mrs Humston

Mrs. Lloyd Humston hosted the Rural Women’s club meeting on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Eleven members and two guests, Mrs. Doyle Jarred and Mrs. Eldon Roth, attended as Mrs. Leo Marie led the business session. Mrs. Mary Shields presented an informative paper on Refinishing Furniture. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Orval Meeks, Mrs. Lester Luckenbill, and Mrs. Roth.

Lloyd Humston Rural Women's Club Doyle Jarrard Eldon Roth Leo Marie Mary Shields Orval Meeks Lester Luckenbill Roth

Home Arts Club notes birthday gowns theme event

Nearly all members attended the Home Arts club meeting held Friday afternoon with Mrs. Milo DeLong of West Chester. Handkerchief showers honored September birthdays for Mrs. DeLong and Mrs. Willy Reif, and prizes were awarded for best 1918 era gown. Mrs. Lo Bauer and Mrs. Reif won.

Home Arts Club Milo DeLong West Chester DeLong Willy Reif Lo Bauer Reif Declard Roy Bauer C. C. Niffenegger R. C. Pergeson

Square Circle Club Meeting Near Ainsworth

The Square Circle club met in September with Mrs Phillip Gerdes hosting south of Ainsworth. Guest Mrs Henry Lanning from Washington attended as fifteen members shared vacation stories and packed 50 quarts of canned fruit and vegetables for the Christian Home in Council Bluffs. Work committee members Mrs Maude White and Mrs Mary Jones will continue in that role. The hostess was assisted by her sister Mrs Lunning.

The Square Circle Club Phillip Gerdes Ainsworth Henry Lanning Washington Christian Home Council Bluffs Maude White Mary Jones Lunning

Cedar Rapids couple wed in Brighton home wedding

Winifred Coffman of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Morgan wed James Bennett son of Mr and Mrs W J Branch in a Cedar Rapids area ceremony at 7 pm in the bride’s cousins home at Brighton Rev E E Voss officiated in a small ring ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs George Caspar of Anamosa The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids The bride attended Brighton High School and works in Cedar Rapids The groom is a Coe College student and former Air Force officer The wedding drew family from Brighton Anamosa Chicago and Cedar Rapids

Winifred Coffman Cedar Rapids Hubert Morgan Brighton James Bennett W. J. Branch Rossday E. E. Voss Brighton Methodist Church George Caspar Anamosa

Shower Held for Mrs Galen Patterson at Wellman Home

Mrs Howard Dorrance of Keota and Mrs Charles Schroeder of Wellman co hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs Galen Patterson last evening at Mrs Ross Van Nostrand’s home. Patterson recently married in June and returns from summer school at DePaul University Chicago and will soon move to her Wellman home. Gifts were presented in a miniature house display.

Howard Dorrance Keota Charles Schroeder Wellman Galen Patterson Ross van Nostrand Patterson DePaul University Chicago

Halloween Youth Party At the YMCA Recap

About 25 young adults attended a YMCA party last night at 8 oclock. Contests decided winners with Jean Slickers leading among women and Richard Mershon top among men. Richard Weeks organized the event and refreshments followed. A Halloween party is tentatively planned for Oct 22.

Y.mc.a Jean Slickers Richard Mershon Richard Weeks

Mrs Bagge Hosts Coffee Hour For Mrs Downing

Mrs F G Bagge entertained yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock in honor of Mr Bagge s aunt Mrs Ilva Downing of Pacific Palisades California. Mrs Downing has been here for a 10 day visit and will leave Tuesday to visit other relatives in Iowa.

F. G. Bagge Mr Bagge Ilva Jowning Pacific Palisades, Calif Downing Iowa

Washington County Medical Association Dinner Report

The county medical association met for dinner at the Nurses' home at 6 30. Dr E D Miller of Wellman spoke and showed films from a Europe trip to visit his son stationed in Germany.

County Medical Association Washington County Medical Association E. D. Miller Wellman Europe Germany

Fourth Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Ho ward Sherlock

Friends gathered last night at the home of Mrs. C W Stewart to congratulate Mr and Mrs Sherlock on their fourth wedding anniversary. Mrs Sherlock is Mrs Stewart's daughter and the visiting Sherlocks were honored guests. Assisting served refreshments were Mrs C A Boice and Mrs John Rittenhouse.

Howard Sherlock C W. Stewart Sherlock Mrs. Stewart Sherlocks Stewart C A. Boice John Ritten House

Ruth Holcomb Guest Of Honor At Party

Ruth Holcomb the bride to be was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Anna Etha and Elizabeth Dawson at their home last night at eight. Sixteen guests attended each bringing a favorite recipe for Miss Holcomb. A continuous weather forecast hid gift locations and a household hint was read by each recipient. Holcomb will marry Archie McKissick in October.

Ruth Holcomb Anna Etha Elizabeth Dawson Miss Holcomb Archie McKissick

Club Holds Wiener Roast at Wengers

Sunshine Community club members and families enjoyed a Wiener roast at Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wenger's home at 6:30 PM. Sixty five attended with guests from Winfield and Alberta. Readings and impromptu speeches followed, with the Suters matching three couples in a playful contest.

Sunshine Community Club Elmer Wenger Henry Sutherland Charles Cannon Winfield Alberta Zieglowsky Harry Dean Suter Michael Sutherland Will Richards

Local event hints at community gathering details

A description notes a coaster wagon drawn by Mrs Dorrance's son Donnie and red and white refreshments served with the help of Mrs Van Nostrand and eco-hostesses.

Dorrance Donnie

Tea cart from old washstand on wheels

A simple tea cart can be made by placing an old washstand or small table on wheels to clear the table efficiently. The plan emphasizes repurposing readily available furniture for convenient serving.

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