Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1939

Page

2

Local Cedar Rapids Fights Draw Crowd and Visits

Local residents and visitors attended fights in Cedar Rapids last evening including Fred L Moore Art Prall Francis Haney George McFadden and Bob Young with others such as George Hosten Marvin Buckwalter and Donald McGraw. Multiple residents planned visits and moves around town while Frank Romine of Wellman suffers a heart attack.

Fred L.moore Art Prall Francis Haney George McFadden Bob Young Cedar Rapids George Hosten Marvin Buckwalter Donald McGraw Rodney Arnold Louise Wasson C. EE. Brinning

Hospital admissions and newborn in Pleasant Plain area

Irene Jork of Pleasant Plain and Geraldine Erdahl of Mount Pleasant were admitted for treatment yesterday and last evening respectively. Ed Garrett had an appendectomy this morning. Mrs Otto Bell of Wellman was admitted yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charles McConnell welcomed a daughter born at 7:20 AM weighing eight pounds three ounces.

Irene Jork Pleasant Plain Geraldine Erdahl Mount Pleasant Ed Garrett Otto Bell Wellman Charles McConnell

Washington Second in Track Meet at Fairfield

Fairfield led with 124.5 points, Washington took second with 68, Mt. Pleasant 17.5 in the outdoor triangular meet. Glenn Mace won the 100 yard dash and anchored relays. Milo Steele and Gordon Carstensen claimed events. Washington slotted second in several others and set season bests.

Fairfield Washington Mt. Pleasant Fred Maasham Glenn Mace Bob Anderson T. J. Berdo Bob Lewis Milo Steele Mace Bob Lowe Bob Macon Anderson Gordon Carstensen

Hoston and Buck Triumph in Cedar Rapids Bouts

George Kostern of Washington scored a fourth round technical knockout over Jackie Gans for an Iowa middleweight title claim, fighting out of his weight class. Marvin Buckwalter dominated Burdette Lackman in four rounds. Don McGraw drew with Howard Strand. Main event saw Des Moines flyweight Frank Covelli KO Tommy Delielo in the fourth.

George Kostern Marvin Buckwalter Washington Cedar Rapids Don McGraw Hoston Jackie Gans Iowa George Gans Heston Buckwalter Burdette Lackman Cedar Rapidea Buck Lackman McGraw Howard Strand Cedar Falls Frank Covelli Des Moines Tommy Deliello New York

DeMolays to Attend Services at United Presbyterian Church

DeMolays are asked to meet at the United Presbyterian church at 4:30 p.m. Sunday to attend church services in body.

United Presbyterian Church

Methodist Men to Entertain Mothers and Daughters

The Men’s Club of the Methodist church hosts mothers and daughters next Tuesday at 6 30 PM. Men prepare and serve the banquet without feminine help. Local talent presents a program. tickets are on sale through church units and expect a large crowd. Menu and service details kept secret by the club.

Methodist Church

Two More All County Selections Noted in County Letter

Harold Yates of Washington submit s a detailed county basketball All-County selections list. He argues the Journal should extend past 1927 to include outstanding players from Wellman Crawfordsville Kalona Ainsworth Riverside and Washington with first and second teams and an honor roll.

Crawfordsville Iowa Evening Journal Dale Fuhr West Chester Bud Lowe Gale Fisher Washington K Cherryholmes Dick Disney Earl Lowe Wayne Weaver Bob Kolesick Ainsworth Angus Moore Iowa Wesleyan Muscatine High School T. Grady Kalony Ross Wellman W. Wells Aherns J. Lindenmeyer Weeat Chester Jackson Kiesey Reece Katona Frost Riverside K. Guengerich Katona Mitchell McFarlane Harold Yates

Mrs. Roy Pierce Re-elected Auxiliary Chairman in Ohio

In Columbus Junction on April 14 Mrs. Roy Pierce of Morning Sun was re-elected chairman of the Lowvisa county American Legion auxiliary at the annual meeting. Mrs. F. J. Pine of Columbus Junction was re-elected vice chairman and Mrs. Hazel Griffin of Morning Sun was re-elected secretary-treasurer. Irene Drake of Williamsburg outlined the year’s work for 1929-30.

Columbus Junction Roy Pierce Morning Sun Lowvisa County American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall F. J. Pine Hazel Griffin Irene Drake Williamsburg

Mrs Ed Endicott Hosts Highland Social Club

Mrs Ed Endicott hosted the Highland Social club Thursday with fifteen members and guests present. The group visited and played Chinese checkers, set plans for an April 26 night social at Mrs Joan Krotz’s home, and a lunch was served by the hostess with help from Eula Mae Coon, Darlene Krotz, and Lillian Endicott. Mrs Ira Coon invited the club to meet on May 11.

Ed Endicott Highland Social Club Joan Krotz Eula Mae Coon Darlene Krotz Lillian Endicott Ira Coon

Social Calendar Weekday meetings and clubs listed

The social calendar lists Rainbow Girls and D of V meetings at Masonic Temple and GAR hall, drill at City hall, Junior Fortnightly, Flora Dodds address, Pythian Sisters regular meet at Dillesce K P hall, Handcraft session at Morrison residence, Homemakers club with Mrs Dittmer, Snowball Social at Mrs Krupp’s home.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple D. of V Gar. Hall City Hall Flora Dodds East Washington Street Pythian Sisters Tee Dillesce FE. D. Morrison Henry Dittmer Cloyde Krupp

Mrs H M Eicher Feted at Luncheon in Washington

A luncheon hosted by Mrs E C Eicher at 2807 Thirty fifth street Washington D C honored Mrs Henry M Eicher of Washington Iowa and Mrs William B Eicher of Peoria Illinois. Guests included Mrs William C Douglas Mrs George Gallup Mrs F Dickinson Letts Mrs C William Ramseyer Mrs Smith W Brookhart Jr Mrs John Fisher and Elizabeth Fisher.

Washington, D. C Post E. C. Eicher Henry M. Eicher Washington Iowa William B. Eicher Peoria William C. Douglas George Gallup Princeton N. J F. Dickinson Letts C. William Ramseyer Smith W. Brookhart, Jr John Fisher Elizabeth Fisher

Unit Meetings of M E Ladies Aid Held Yesterday

Methdist Ladies Aid society held multiple unit gatherings with devotionals led by various members, prayers, and social time. Unit 1 hosted fifteen. Unit 2 had thirteen. Unit 3 hosted thirteen. Unit 4 hosted ten. Unit 5 had seventeen with three guests. Unit 6 had eighteen plus one guest. Unit 7 had twenty three and one guest with forty two calls. Unit 9 one meeting with field members and six guests. Unit 10 had nine members and one guest with fourteen sick calls.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Ufternoon Leo Hoover Unit 1 E. EK Betty Travis Hoover Carl Voorhees Unit 2 T. J. Berdo Orie Turner Ward McCutchen Belle Rice Catherine Null Miss Huber Clara Huber Unit 3 C. Q. Davis Fred Mauthe William Mercer P. L. Etter Unit 4 Paul Ralph Junkin Ralph Martin Nora Waln Unit 6 W. F. Bickel T. L. Brookhart H. M. Dodder Byron Snider Maude Joes Leslie Dunlap Gross W. R. Gross Unit 7 Kemps Hampsher St. John L. Carbee Glenn Hayes Grubb Julia Sisk Ira Rathmet Goodwin G. N. Barclay Unit &1 Walter Jarrard Unit 91 Lyte Wilces

Open House Honors E C Eicher Attended by 100 Guests

About one hundred friends and out of town guests joined Edward C. Eicher at a formal open house hosted by Mr and Mrs A R Ledger. Yellow roses and Easter lilies adorned the Led ger apartment as Rev John Sehrs of West Point and others attended. Mr Eicher plans to return to Washington D C by tomorrow after visits to Chicago and Wichita related to securities work.

Edward C. Eicher A. R., Ledger John Sehers West Point B. H. Shearer Nettie Lewis Columbus Junction Harry Sowden Ledger Bicher Washington, D.C Chicago Securities and Exchange Commission East Hieher Far Worth

Local Birthdays Brought In Happy Day Notes

The column lists numerous individuals marking birthdays today and tomorrow. Names include J. Martian White age 78 and Mrs. Howard Crozier among others, with extended notes on relatives and friends celebrating these dates.

Howard Crozier Kenneth Lemkau L. B. Babcock Wahneetah Ingalls

Junior College Spring Dance Sees Twenty Couples

Jr college students held a spring formal in the high school gym last evening attended by about twenty couples. Hawkeye Hotshots from Wayland provided music. Chaperones included Dean and Mrs Harland Mead Althea Montgomery and Lucy Stahl. Refreshments were served. Ruth Turner chaired the refreshment committee with Evelyn Hagestone Mary Westphal and Betty Hamill. Jane Knupp led the dance committee with Laura Kehoe Jeanne Shirk Stewart Bell and Gifford Morrison assisting.

Highcchool Laura Kehoe Jeanne Shirk Stewart Bell Gifford Morrison

Rainbow Girls Plan to Attend Sunday Service

Rainbow Girls will attend United Presbyterian church services as a group on Sunday morning. They are asked to meet at the church at 10 35 a m.

United Presbyterian Church

Yearly Reports From U P Aid Meeting Highlights

United Presbyterian Ladies Aid society met yesterday afternoon with 35 members present. Mrs. George W Rudiger was installed as the new president and outlined goals for the year. Clara Tate shared experiences from New York City schools and Mrs. Livingston led a west coast travel segment featuring the Grand Canyon and Griffith Observatory. Refreshments were served.

United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Albert Simpson D. J. Patterson Simpson George W. Rudiger D. J. Ross Clara Tate New York City Miss Tate R. L. Livingston West Coast

Club Meeting at Spessard Home and Kensington Club

The April 14 report notes the 7 00 club meeting at Mr. and Mrs. C. M Spessard with Clyde Keiper winning high score and Ruth Norris taking a consolation prize during a three table 500 game. Kensington Club gathered at Mrs. Chase Derkie for a plant exchange and social afternoon with a hosted luncheon. United Presbyterian church hosted a church night with a pot luck supper and a short program including Easter service remarks by members and Rev Hemphill.

Ainsworth C. M Spessard Clyde Keiper Ruth Norris Lee Hunter Kensington Club United Presbyterian Church Hemphill

Mrs Elmo Knittel Hosts Inita Dek Club Meeting

Riverside April 14 Mrs Elmo Knittel welcomed Inita Dek club members to her home for a Wednesday afternoon gathering Bridge was played at three tables with Mrs MH C Bor winning high score Mrs Robert Smola took the traveling prize and Mrs Donald Adley the allcut award A luncheon was served at the close and next meeting host will be Mrs Donald Riley

Riverside Elmo Knittel Inlta Dek Club MH. C. Borup Hosors Robert Smola Donald &Ley Donald Riley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central Park Wolf Floral CO Mrs Ernest Wallin John Lemmon Mr. Wallin Mrs. Wallin Gene Gorham Henderson Jefferson Street Walter Schroeder East Jackson Street Schroeder C. FE. Reeves Ray Blankenhorn Ramseyer Phil Antenoff Root South Third Avenue Thora Reynolds Iowa Avenue F. Macon Frank Romine Harold Kerr Opal Bickford Romine Wellman Savings Bank M. W. Durst Wilbur Miller Ww. FE. Anderson A. Keith Droz Pressey Frank Waterloo Miller Martha Timmerman Ruth Stewart John A. Stewart Grace Ferns Elsie Glassbummer Reister Bros R. A. Warner Merle Warner Lucille Lants F. FE. Morgan Keokuk Terry Marsh D. C. Kilgore Brighton S W. Livingston Helen McCleery Richard McCleery Lella Anderson Lois Moore Christian Toledo George McCreary Tama County Chelsea McCreary Triangu Crosley Cincinnati—Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Griffith Stadium Washington—Senators New York Yankees Yanks Beauchamp Norton Stewart Kalona H Turner Washington J. C Wells Washington, H H. Grady Kalona H. B Mrs. Pierce Lytle, G Cline, G Washington J. G Keiper Wellman H. S Little Lyttle Fuhr Riverside H. &S Ero Witth Lowe Crawfordsville H Burieh Riverside H Kalona H. 8 White Herron, G Washington J Durian Wellman UH Harbison Edmondson Cantoni Kupka Tucker Finke Norris Chuck Hodgkins Messer Marshall Fariash Levert Gerdes Lewis Stites Yoder M.E. Ladies Aid J. Martian White Jay Hoyie Fern Hartnell Valley Frank Geyer Welman Carrol Albert Morgan Clay Wayne Hyde Wellston Donald Burger Fred Bourger Maurice Koehler Charles C. George Harold Patterson R. W. Kephart Clayton Neiswanger Charles Schie~bel Bette Beenblossom Rent Warner Carl D. Anderson John Amrine Bethold Schneider Weidman Gladys Stalder Twila Mangold Marjorie Ann Brinning Forrest Brinning Lavina Ann Schantz Dave Schants John Lee Johnson Walter Johnson Jr. College U. P. Aid Spessard Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication