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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1944
Page
2
J D Finney Jr and family from Kansas City visit Washington to see relatives including H C Finney and Mrs Stewart. Also notes local tax due by September 30 with a penalty after the date and references to Good Luck Shortening at 28c lb Orcutt's.
Mrs. E. P. Shellabarger, 62, died at her Columbus Junction home about 9:30 this morning after weeks of illness. Born Marie Edmondson March 25, 1882, she lived her entire life in Junction. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Whatsoever society of the Methodist church. Surviving are her husband, a sister Mrs. S. L. Olson of Peoria Ill., and two brothers William and Dale Edmondson of Columbus Junction. Funeral arrangements are with Richie funeral home, service time pending.
Shopper notices from Orcutts Piggly Wiggly list Michigan red pitted cherries and seedless raisins while ads for fur coats and muskrats appear. Local residents such as Mrs Mabel Gordon and Lorena Fleming travel between Iowa City Rock Island Quincy and Chicago with family and visiting relatives.
Washington high school's freshman and sophomore team lost 28 to 0 at Case field to a first and second year Iowa City High squad. Iowa City showed weight and coordination, while Washington, hurriedly assembled, fought hard but faltered on smooth plays. The visitors used a lateral passing style to stretch the lead, the Washington players gained experience and potential for next season.
Baseball scores recap with Cleveland beating Washington 6 to 4 and Detroit routing Philadelphia 4 to 0. New York 7 over Chicago 2 and St Louis hosting Boston in night action. Pitcher matchups listed for today include Bonham versus Kramer and Niggeling versus Gentry along with others.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower announced a proclamation stating that Allied forces have entered Germany as conquerors but not oppressors. The statement emphasizes a conduct under wartime aims and signals intent to pursue liberation rather than harsh control. The proclamation was issued from London on September 28.
Secretary of State Cor nell Hull warned neutral governments that relations with the United States would be adversely affected for years to come if axis leaders are granted asylum in their country.
In a Wednesday Ke-Wash league slate Chester met Richland in a scoreless punting duel at West Chester while Wellman battled Brighton to a draw. Kalona North English and Keota had byes. Winfield defeated New London 20 to 0 as southeastern Iowa high schools played yesterday.
At Lee Hospital Mrs. Carrie Blake Kalona was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Paul Jordan 415 West Madison Street was admitted for first aid treatment for an injured finger. Leo Olsen 325 East Madison Street underwent an appendectomy this morning. Mr and Mrs Elmer Harland Washington are parents of a son born at 8 25 last night weighing eight pounds fifteen and three quarters ounces. Royden Boshart Wayland was discharged this morning.
Members of the Church of Christ gathered for a church night supper to welcome Rev. Thomas Polk and his family. Mrs. Orville Caldwell served coffee as flowers adorned the dining room. An old fashioned literary featured a debated prompt on poverty versus riches with local participants and judges.
Commander Jay Brewer asks members of the Leon Beatty post to gather at the Legion rooms in city hall Friday evening before traveling to Brighton for the county Legion meeting. He hopes for strong Washington turnout at the county event.
Members of the Merry Maid club enjoyed a cooperative supper at the Salladay home with Mrs Myron Salladay as host. Mrs Lawrence Libe attended as guest. A four item business meeting led by president Libby Musil featured roll call naming a favorite movie star. Mrs Clarence Lee will host the next meeting on Oct 25 with social bingo and records. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Alvin Horak.
Mr and Mrs George A Howard Jr of Rubio announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Mae to Lawrence A Borkoski son of Mr and Mrs R S Borkoski of Brighton. The ceremony is at eight tomorrow evening at Washington Methodist Church with a church reception to follow in the social rooms for relatives and intimate friends.
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