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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1947
Page
2
The 1946 crop of male colts was the smallest since 1932 and 23 percent below 1945, per department of agriculture. January 1 1947 estimates place colt numbers at 50,000 head vs 65,000 a year earlier and 87,000 in 1945, with the decline starting in 1941. Horse colts under one year old were 15 percent lower than the prior year.
A lighthearted appeal invites homemakers to hint to their husbands about dining at Bing's for a choice steak. The note touts a wide steak variety at popular prices and announces immediate service of home made chili as an ideal post game or anytime dish.
A local ad promotes 24 hour service with good parking and homemade chili, complete fountain service, a full line of steaks and a wide variety of sandwiches. Sidwell's ice cream is available in any quantity any time day or night.
Mrs Wilson Brown moves from 1008 East Main to 215 South Prospect with tax reminder and October 1 deadline. Betty Drake visits Iowa City to spend time with her parents. she works as a nurse at University hospital Blood Bank. Mrs A C Durst visits Iowa City with brother FJ Snider. S W Easter sale of household goods on 214 North Second Street at 10 am Saturday. Zee Martin travels to Des Moines to visit mother Mary Huston who near 88 years old and recovering from a hip injury.
Washington junior college Cardinals upset Penn College 8-7 in a game defined by a strong passing attack. Longer connected with Marshall DeLong and Sodergren, producing the key touchdown drive, with a blocked extra point and a late safety deciding the outcome.
Washington rushed for 158 yards to Penn 144 while Washington lost 48 yards to Penn 17. Washington had 12 first downs to Penn 8, with 8 rushing, 3 passing, and 1 by penalty. Washington completed 6 of 18 passes for 81 yards with 1 interception. Penn went 1 for 4 for 6 yards with 2 interceptions. Punts: Washington 7 for 23, Penn 7 for 26. Penalties: Washington 7 for 75 yards, Penn 8 for 70. Fumbles: Washington 4, Penn 6.
Washington high school faces Burlington at Case Field with key backs Carter Kleese and Rich sidelined by injuries from the Columbus Junction game. Coach Weber hopes Crandall Zook Redlinger and Asken lead a reshaped backfield while line play determines outcome. Officials named are Graham umpire Geiger and Shain head linesman.
Bud McKinstry, longtime Fort Dodge coach and metal shop instructor, retires to focus on private business after 18 years with Fort Dodge High and Junior College. He led championship junior college football and basketball teams and last two years coached junior college basketball and high school baseball. He and B G Marchi, WWII veteran, bought Hogan's new stand from the Hogan estate.
Mrs. G. W. Smith of Huntington Park California visits her late husband’s parents Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith at 303% S. Marion avenue. She came by plane and was met in Iowa City on Wednesday. She plans a two week stay in Iowa visiting here and relatives at Winfield, her former home.
Ruth Foster announces the Rural Homemakers Family Living program will begin in Washington county with township committees planning an engaging year. All homemakers are invited to business meetings to learn the program, enroll in the county chorus, and enjoy tea and social time. Scheduled: Washington township Monday Sept 29 at 2 pm with Mrs Ralph Kleese. Cedar township Tuesday Sept 30 at 2 pm with Mrs Earl Booth. Walnut Sandshook township Thursday Oct 2 at 2 pm with Mrs Everette Lewis. Seventy Six at Community Center Friday Oct 3 at 8 pm.
Members met at the Nurses home for a September gathering. County president Dr. G E Montgomery opened the program after dinner. Dr. Mildred Doster discussed professional cooperation and the Health Unit’s work. Mrs Payne Marshall outlined cooperation with social welfare for children the blind and elderly aid.
Cedar, Sept 26. A small Cedar school opens with 12 pupils and two beginners Richard Booth and Dean Dyson. Mrs Longer teaches as the room gains plastering, an oil burner and an electric Victrola. Dean Dyson received candy bars and cookies for his birthday and gifts from classmates and teacher. Gene Booth enters Washington High as a freshman. Robert Anderson attends Washington Junior College. Darla Martin joins a church event at a weiner roast with Rev. and Mrs. Kerr. Clarence Booth and sons join district plowing near North English Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Joe Christner and family attend a surprise birthday dinner for Della Christner at Mildred Schlatter home in Wayland. Arthur Davison family guests at Homer Davison home. Burrell La Fever and family visit Milo Patterson. Surprise shower for Duane Dawson at Verne Dawson home. Various gatherings at Donald Smiths. John Young tenth anniversary celebrated with John Patterson and Clayton Bear bringing supper. Floyd La Fever visits daughter Mil Patterson. Marvin Keith stay at Arthur Davison home during Mrs Davison’s hospital stay in Iowa City.
The article notes Virgil, circa 40 B C, wrote the Georgics the best known ancient agricultural work. It states he advised farmers to bring river waters to the corn and to channel water from a hill when fields dry, calling this possibly the first writing on irrigation.
Members of the West Chester Methodist Mission Study group met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clark Bauer. The devotional service was led by Mrs. Frank Kleese with a portion of Portrait of a Pilgrim reviewed. Mrs. R. V. Pike closed with prayer. Hostess assisted by Mrs. Lou Bauer served seasonal refreshments.
Mrs Howard W McBride hosted 17 Navajo club members at a one o'clock luncheon at her home 947 South Third Avenue. Mrs Fred Bey and Mrs W T Carson assisted. Bouquets of fall flowers decorated the room. President Mrs A W Yard conducted the business meeting and new officers for the coming year were elected: president Mrs Justus Peterson, vice president Mrs E B Hammer, secretary-treasurer Mrs Fred Mauthe. The afternoon was spent socializing over needlework.
Farm Bureau committee women of Oregon township met at Mrs. Robert Miksch home to outline the year’s work including homemaking lessons. The first meeting features a tea on Monday afternoon Oct 20 hosted by Mrs. Miksch inviting all rural women.
Mrs. Frank Pringle hosted a Rural Women's Club meeting with guest Mrs. Jennie Harris of Keota. Officers presiding were Mrs. William Marie Jr., secretary Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck, and plans were set for a Wiener roast October 2 at Grant Humston Jr. home.
The Square Circle club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Floyd Reschly's home. Seven members contributed "Something for the School Lunch" and six visiting children attended with Mrs. Dave Richard, Mrs. Frey, and Mrs. Everette Weston. A brief business meeting was led by the secretary in the president and vice president's absence. The group knotted a comforter while Richard and Mrs. Weston served refreshments.
The program for supplying tree planting stock operates under the Clarke McNary and Norris Doxey acts. These laws authorize federal aid to states to meet the costs of producing and distributing nursery stock for farm use.
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