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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1947
Page
2
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Manford Wilcox visiting Chicago for the weekend and visiting a former summer guest now grown. Philadelphia residents Mr and Mrs C C Adams planned a week with Mrs Adams' mother in town. Various residents travel, visit or relocate including Mrs Williams from Aberdovey and Lawrence Whisler’s move era.
Local notices list families departing or visiting. Mr and Mrs Henry Miller and children Monna Rae and David left for Devils Lake to make their home after purchasing a house. The notice also records births, visits, and travel by several area residents including the Youngs, Jensens, Meeks, Schmidt, Murdock, Longwell, Finneys, Clendenning, Matucha, and shoppers from Crawfordsville and Wayland.
Wayland defeated Wyman 14 to 5 to clinch the baseball sectional title on Wyman’s diamond. Wayland starter Bob Roth yielded two runs before leaving in the fourth for Duane Alliman who shut down the visitors with one hit over the last four innings. Keith Jones and Don Davison sparked rallies and Huff, Myers, Eigsti, Henss, and Kauffman contributed key hits as Wayland built a double-digit lead. Wyman’s Johnny Henss tripled and Ledru Kauffman added three-baggers for Wayland’s win and score-by-innings showed a big fourth frame surge.
Sigourney defeated Columbus high school 20 to 7 in a football game played last evening at Columbus Junction. New London is set to face Columbus in a Southeast Iowa league match Friday evening.
Trackless trolley coaches typically accumulate about 500000 miles in their service life, underscoring their durability and long-term operation in urban transit systems.
Yesterday at the hospital Mr and Mrs Robert Miller Wellman welcomed a son at 436 pm and Mr and Mrs Joe O Rourke Keota welcomed a daughter at 741 pm Today Mr and Mrs Frederick Reid 947 S Second Avenue welcomed a son at 203 am and Mr and Mrs Orval Troyer Kalona welcomed a son at 5 am Also admitted Donald Earll 924 E Fourth Street transferred to University Hospital Iowa City this morning Keith Niller Riverside had a tonsillectomy Dismissed Grant Buser 741 S Marion Avenue Mrs Charles Bedo 1201 S Iowa Avenue Mrs Jack Cherry West Chester Ed Muck 221 W Second Street.
Burlington Grayhounds overwhelmed Washington Demons 49 to 0. Beardsley and Gahn led scoring with multiple touchdowns as Burlington dominated on offense behind a strong backfield and line. Washington battled injuries and substitutions, lacking punch.
Burlington rush yards 501 and 2 lost, 19 first downs. Washington rush 66 and 20 lost, 3 first downs. Burlington passes 6 for 2-19 with 1 interception, Washington 7 for 1-? with 2 interceptions. Punts Burlington 0, Washington 6 for 31-yard average. Burlington penalties 14 for 120 yards, Washington none. Fumbles recovered Burlington 3, Washington 2.
West Chester rolled to a 27 0 win over Kalona in a Ke-Wash league game with Van Crump scoring on a run Cherry converting the extra point and a Cherry interception leading to a 20 yard TD. Duval added a late score as Kalona recovered a fumble.
Keokuk overwhelmed Muscatine 7 to 0 as Muscatine made only one first down and never threatened score. In other league action Ft Madison beat Fairfield 19 to 6 and Ottumwa defeated Mt Pleas ant 32 to 6. Washington and Keokuk earlier tied 6 all at Keokuk.
If weather allows, the city league softball tournament will be staged at Armity field after last Sunday's rainout. First round games begin at nine with semifinals at 2 15 and 3 30 and the final at 4 45. Eight teams are entered: Cubs West Chester VFW Cargill Cardinals American Pearls Wayland and the Dodgers.
A Monday evening stag gathering and supper for men who use the Washington country club golf course is announced. Attendees are asked to notify Chamberlin Bros. sports shop.
William B. Mate testified at divorce hearing that his wife regularly took $147 from his $147 50 bi monthly pay. He was granted a divorce.
The Washington high school band delivered its customary spectacular show during intermission at the Burlington game. The crowd stayed engaged as the marching maneuvers were explained over the public address system by Milo Serden, who noted the drills had been conceived and arranged by the band staff.
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes the fish formerly believed mute actually vocalizes. They grunt toot chirp click rattle hum and drum in behavior descriptions.
The product known as vodki or vodky is described as a spirit made from potatoes and corn. Potatoes and corn form the base ingredients for this vodka variant.
Melvin Hill served as band director with Andy Hayter as drum major guiding a march demonstration. Twirlers and other high school students assisted in the display at the event.
District Federated Women's clubs host luncheon and one day convention at the Methodist church with Nineteenth Century and Fortnightly clubs as hostesses. The event features Mrs E E Stuteman as general chairman and Mrs Arnold Pruess presiding. A caravan of state officers attends from Winton to Washington with notable speakers, rooms requested for 20 to 25 visiting women, and 42 clubs in 12 counties participating.
Ainsworth Sorosis club members held a school day party at Mrs. Karl Mebcelson’s home yesterday afternoon. Members dressed as school girls and brought sack lunches while sharing memories of school days and summer vacations. Mrs. Roger Colthurst provided birthday cookies inscribed with school girl names. The oldest guest was Mrs. Kate Annas, 78. next meeting set for Oct. 10 at Mrs. Joe Tobin’s home.
Genesa Payne was guest of honor at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Ted Morgan. Guests played games and opened gift packs while aiming to high scores won by Mrs. Ted Morgan and Ioan Marston. The event featured a green and white color scheme and kitchen gifts for Genesa and her fiancé Warren Marston.
Joseph Miller a 69 year old from Slayton Minnesota suffocated when a seven foot ditch caved in during digging near Melbourne Iowa as fair preparations for a six inch pipe continued. D Grimsted of near Burlington escaped with minor injuries after being buried to the chest but reaching safety. Marshal Oscar Ostermeyer investigated and said Miller died before rescue.
Six portal to portal pay suits under the 1938 fair labor standards act were dismissed by Judge Charles A. Dewey in Ottumwa Iowa. The unions plaintiffs failed to state a claim and the court found no jurisdiction. Named defendants include Dain Manufacturing Co Ottumwa Foundry Hardspeg Pneumatic Tool Co Martin Machine Co of Ottumwa Batavia Metal Products Co and Hercules Manufacturing Co of Centerville.
The S and C Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Howard Fisher's home. High score was Mrs. Floyd Fisher with Mrs. Milt Wollrab second and Mrs. Bob Gerot low. Guests included Mrs. Wollrab Eddie Gerot Gary Fisher and Dennis Nicola. Next meeting set for October 9 with Mrs. Robert Nicola.
The I J club gathered Thursday afternoon with 15 members and five honorary members. Guests included Mrs Adolph Shalla Mrs Ruth Havel and Mrs Harry Malichky. Shalla joined the club and Besher won the poor prize Zeck the contest prize. A Greece family relief letter was read. Members sewed for the hostess, assisted by Havel and George Shalla. Next meeting in three weeks will be with Mrs Roy Carter.
Ainsworth W S C S welcomed Crawfordsville unit members for a Thursday gathering led by Mrs. Edith Richards on Children Around the World. Mrs. Mildred Kephart demonstrated graphology during social hour as plans were announced for Armistice Day Legion dinner and the November bazaar.
Gov. Robert D. Blue received final discharge notices for 427 officers in a Des Moines ceremony marking six years of Iowa State Guard active duty. Brig. Gen. Charles Grahl and Col. Arthur Wallace praised the unit’s exemplary conduct and 55 missions.
Mrs. Charles Anderson hosted the Women's Council of the Christian church at 108 E Second Street yesterday afternoon. Forty members and three guests attended as Rev T C Polk and Mrs Leo Sturgeon led topics on the Crusade program with reports from group two and remarks on the Buffalo church convention including a 42 nation communion service. Refreshments were served by group three members.
Local notices list birthday and anniversary observances for numerous families. Individuals named include Homer Brinning John D Durst Franz Fletcher Stanley McKeown Jr Milford Cook Thomas Eugene Harland Thomas Howard Hofert Tou Ann Pratt Emily Crone Lins Stan Kiesey Ruebsam Richard Miller Tony Meath Kathleen Bruty Howard Sigafoose Hal Williams Carl Steele Esther Mimms Ralph Schoonover and others.
The Wo men s Missionary society of the Baptist church met for a luncheon with co hosts Mrs John Caldwell Mrs Will Ickels and Mrs Olive Coddington at the church social rooms. Guests included Mrs Ralph Williams of Chicago Mrs George W Smith of Huntington Park Calif and Mrs Ada Van Dyke.
Community groups list meetings and events for the week at libraries churches and halls. Activities include a cooperative supper at Sunset Park and various domestic clubs with tea meetings, regular sessions, and social hours with guests and co hostesses.
Mrs D P Livingston president of Chapter J P E O will leave Thursday for Los Angeles to attend the P E O biennial supreme convention October 6 to 9 at the Biltmore hotel. She will represent Iowa chapters and join a special train with delegates from the east en route. Edith Orr of Columbus Junction will join the group. After the convention she will visit relatives in Los Angeles and San Francisco and be away about a month.
Prewar citrus markets in the United States were controlled by grower cooperative marketing associations. The California Fruit Growers Exchange handled 72 percent of oranges, 67 percent of grapefruit, and 89 percent of lemons in Arizona and California. It now counts more than 14 000 member growers with 200 local packing units.
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