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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1940

Page

2

Dewey to broadcast radio address from Hollywood Bowl

Republican presidential candidate Thomas E Dewey will deliver a radio address tonight at 9 15 p m from the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles Calif The speech will be heard over KRNT Des Moines and WNAX Sioux City Our time coverage notes the event for listeners following his campaign.

Thomas KE. Dewey Los Angeles Calif Dewey KRNT Des Moines WNAX Sioux City Mr. Dewey

Outlook Good for Indee Baseball Club this Summer

Manager Max Raymond remains optimistic about a strong Indee squad for the season. A Sunday workout at Blattner's field will feature many returning players and new tryouts as the club plans a younger talent program and seeks community financial support.

Max Raymond Indes Clay Dale Fuhr Marvin Buckwalter Bob Young Ray Whitehead Howard Coakley Art = Edmondson Don McClure Ted “Dode Kiesey Bill Kiesey Ray Gidley Mike Lee Ralph Schoonover Vince Callahan Dick Marshall Billy Patterson Ed Chuck Maynard Peck

Mace Takes Points at Oskaloosa Relays

Washington high school athlete Glenn Mace earned a fourth in the 120 yard low hurdles and reached prelims in the broad jump and 100 yard dash. East Des Moines won the meet, with Fort Madison and Roosevelt Des Moines placing high. Keota and West Chester led Class B relays while Richland and John Hancock of Keota scored in pole vault.

Glenn Mace Washington Oskaloosa Jack Gorman Fairfield O8kaloosa Des Moines East Des Moines Fort Madison Roosevelt Keota West Chester Richland John Hancock

Baseball Scores and Standings From Rivalry Play

Scores show Philadelphia beating Boston 3 to 1 in the second game and New York defeating Washington 5 to 3. Chicago plays St. Louis in rain, with other games listed and upcoming Chicago at St. Louis Detroit at Cleveland Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston.

Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Washington Detroit Cleveland W. L Pet St Louis Aie

Knights Templar Wives Social After Meeting at Masonic Temple

Members of the Knights Templar and their wives enjoyed a social evening after the regular Knights Templar meeting in the Masonic Temple. Thirty-one members played cards with refreshments served. Social committee members were Mrs. Tom Carris, Mrs. George McDaniel, and Mrs. Roger Sherman. A follow-up social is planned for Friday, May.

Knights Templar Masonic Temple Tom Carris George McDaniel Roger Sherman

Charles George Named Credit Manager for Field Seed

William H. Osgood of Henry Field Seed appoints Charles George a credit manager for Field Seed and Nursery in Washington county. George will base his office in the Gamble store, with Osgood assisting in Washington to start the new program.

William H. Osgood Henry Field Seed and Nursery Company Charles George Washington Washington County Mr. Osgood Mr. George Gamble

Stokes and Koehler Wed in Fairfield Mission Church

Velda Stokes daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stokes of Washington and Marshall Koehler son of Mr and Mrs George Koehler seven miles southeast of Washington were married at 1 30 pm Thursday in the Methodist church at Fairfield Rev M A Gable officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs W R Motley of Washington Mrs Koehler wore navy blue and white accessories She is a Washington graduate who worked in J C Penney and Graham stores Koehler farmer and Ainsworth schools alumnus plan to live on a farm near Ainsworth in about a week

Velda Stokes George Stokes Washington Marshall Koehler George Koehler Fairfield M. A. Gable W. R. Motley

Friends Visit Chillicothe Tonight for Sunday Social

Margaret Snider and Marthe Anne Mace will travel to Chillicothe Missouri this evening to spend Sunday with friends in the northern town and enjoy a social gathering with local acquaintances.

Margaret Snider Marthe Anne Mace Chillicothe

Hospital Dismissals Reported for Mrs Dean Johnson and Phil Bratten

Mrs Dean Johnson of Brighton and Phil Bratten of Washington were both dismissed yesterday afternoon from the hospital, ending their medical stays.

Dean Johnson Brighton Phil Bratten Washington

Scotty Energizes Washington County Clubwomen Discussion

Mrs. DD Pirie-Beyea known as Scotty gave an inspirational address at the Washington county Federated Women’s clubs session in Crawfordsville United Presbyterian church. She urged action for America through a two party system, civic responsibility, and leadership for merit over party, urging Americans to think of others and solve problems the American way. The event drew 250 to 300 clubwomen with a noon luncheon, readings, music, and a program highlighting past chairmen and federation work.

DD. Pirie-Beyea Scotty Washington County Federated Women's Clubs United Presbyterian Church Crawfordsville America United States Great Britain Berea Ida Wooley Grace Emil Hesselschwerdt Kalona Anna Dawson Frank L. Wilson A Anderson C. W. Me Laughlin J. A Harwood Nels B. Westermark Etta Buxbaum Co. W. McLaughlin Lola Coffey Hesselschwerdt R. G. Cherry IP. Vv. Knerr Buxbaum Hesselschwerat W.Q.V. Club Braden Nichol Alpha Club of Knerr Ainsworth Daisy Huber Ella DeLong Alice Davidson Washington A. Anderson J. A. Harwood Frank Wilson Lowell Dodds Wellman Eri. N. Foster Weilman Merle Twinam Hostess Club Crawford Syville Study Club Allan Frost Riverside Kehton Study Club Jolly Garden Club West Chester ALC. Club of Wellman Business Meeting Club Terry Farlet A. Stephens Harold Crees Er. J. Johnson T. V. Knerr Firet Wellman W.Q.V R. L. Evans North English Westermark FE. D. Morrison, Jr Harry Sizer

Two Plays Presented by Methodist Ladies Aid

Unit 7 presented two plays at a Methodist Ladies Aid meeting in the church yesterday afternoon. Ann Drives a Car featured Mrs. D. C. Jarrett as a driver and Mrs. Owen Hayes as a nervous husband with Mrs. Sherm Crone as the mother in law. The second play had Crone and Hayes portraying two colored ladies debating That Dog-gone Dog. Carol Barrett sang solos with piano accompaniment by her mother. Mrs. Sehmitt conducted the meeting while Mrs. Mercer led a devotional. Refreshments were served for about 80 members and guests.

Unit 7 Methodist Ladies Aid Society Ann D. C. Jarrett Owen Hayes Sherm Crone Carol Barrett R. C. Keagy Rathmel R. H. Hampsher O. FE. Sehmitt William Mercer

Social calendar listings for Monday to Thursday events

Community notices list Monday social gatherings in Y W room DeMolay Mothers circle at Masonic Temple and Birthdays in January February March, Bible study at 220 West Washington potluck supper at Baptist church Tuesday family night at West Chester Methodist Films of Easter parade rescheduled for all to attend TP Women Missionary Society Booster club seed and bulb exchange Damascus Shrine meeting with officers installation at Masonic Temple Wednesday Navajo club luncheon Cotter notify if unable to attend Bethel Women's Missionary Snowball Social club Roll call housekeeping and gardening hints Thursday Public Affairs department luncheon at North Side cafe Neighbors asked to notify organizers if unable to attend

Masonic Temple Bible Dept George Clapper West Washington Street Friendly Baptist Church Methodist West Chester Methodist Church Women's Missionary Society Russell Bell Ralph Stewart Baptist World Wide Guild Leo Mangold East Second Street Damascus Shrine Will Jones Howard McBride Bethel Women's Missionary Elery Nellie Jugeler Snowall Hal Richards North Side Cafe Hugh McCleery

Mrs D D Davis Elected Leader Of Garden Dept

Mrs D D Davis was elected leader of the Garden department for the coming year with Mrs Paul Snakenbergs as assistant leader and Etha Dawson as secretary treasurer. The meeting at Mrs Otha Huber’s home featured daffodil bouquets and reports on the cemetery memorial road and planting finances.

D. D. Davis Garden Dept Paul Snakenbers Etha Dawson N. M. Speidel Otha Huber B. F. Bostwick Garden Club

Regular meeting of K of P to be held Monday evening

The Knights of Pythias plan a regular meeting on Monday evening April 22. Members are informed to assemble at the lodge hall for agenda items and local announcements.

Knights of Pythias Rk.ft Hibbs Geo, Baker

Talk on refrigerated lockers by Miss Hollen April 25

Locker patrons and operators will meet in the G A R room at 1 30 p m April 25 to hear Miss Evelyn Hollen extension nutrition from Town State college discuss latest developments in preparation and cooking of frozen meats fruits and vegetables. Washington county has five locker plants with about 1200 patrons.

G.A.R J. W. Chandler Evelyn Hollen Town State College Washington County Washington Ainsworth Wellman Katona Riverside

Rebekah Charter Draped in Memory of Mrs Johnson

At the Rebekah lodge meeting the charter was draped for Matthas Johnson a former member who died April 12. Fifty members attended as plans were made for a Keota convention on May 27 and memorial work chaired by Effie Murdock. Floyd Murdock named captain of the degree team, while the drill team assigned to Muscatine will perform next meeting.

Rebekah Matthas Johnson Anon Te Ment Kelona Effie Murdock Floyd Murdock Hilo Larson Muscatine Oscar Jugenheimer Sorin Jodee Vinoehl

Baptist Choir Says Farewell to Mrs. C. L. Reister

Members of the Baptist Choir honor Mrs. Claude L. Reister on her retirement as organist with a party at Rev and Mrs J Fredmunds home. They presented two pieces of spun aluminum ware as a farewell gift.

the Baptist Claude L. Reister J. Fredmund Mre Reister John Been Bine Pom Rodney Arnold Thora Reynolds

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