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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1939

Page

2

Daytons Glee Club Tour From Pomona College

Mr and Mrs J D Dayton report their son Daryl Dayton and wife travel with Pomona College girls glee club on a seven state western tour. The group performed in Salt Lake City and will be in Denver tonight with a KOA broadcast at six Iowa time. The tour covers 23 cities and towns and Dayton faculty members are involved.

J. D. Dayton Daryl Dayton Girls’ Glee Club Pomona College Claremont Cal Salt Lake City Denver KOA Iowa Dayton Glee Club

Hospital births and admissions reported for local families

Garrett was dismissed in the afternoon. Mrs. Frank Perrington is parent to a daughter born last night at 11 25 weighing seven pounds nine ounces Sara Lu Miller was admitted yesterday.

Garrett Frank Perrington Aghter Sara Lu Miller

New Members Sought by Washington Golf and Country Club

The membership committee led by Frank Miller Ted Bailey and Bill Shannon reports strong progress from a drive begun at a recent club meeting. About 60 prospects have been identified with many already contacted. They anticipate steady new enrollments as spring weather improves and aim for 30 to 40 additional members.

Frank Miller Ted Bailey Bill Shannon Washington Golf and Country Club

Standings and Results in Major Leagues

National League results show Brooklyn tied with Philadelphia in a 2 2 draw while Boston trounced New York 10 3 and Chicago beat St Louis 4 2. American League leaders Cleveland and Detroit share wins with New York and Washington pacing the standings as games continue.

National League W. L. Pei Donge Cena Oe Anantasceens Canewac Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston New York Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati W. L. Petror Cleveland Cansachansa Acbanes Washington Detroit

West Chester W C T U Set April Tea at Mrs Munro Home

The West Chester Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will hold a silver tea next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Will Munro. All W C T U members and women of the community are invited to attend.

West Chester Will Munro

Legion Auxiliary Delegates Named for District Meet

In Crawfordsville April 22 the Legion Auxiliary held its monthly meeting at the Legion hall. A town map was shown for community work with the school. Mrs. Cecil Lease was elected district convention delegate at Wilton Junction in May to attend if possible. Mrs. Florence Henss served refreshments. The Missionary Society met with Mrs. N. J. Lease and Olive Moore overseeing the program on Light and Shadows.

Crawfordsville Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Cecil Lease Wilton Junction Florence Henss Missionary Society Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church N. J. Lease Olive Moore Orris Chapman Bessie McCoy Guanao

All-County Basketball Teams Listed by Choire Keiper

Ainsworth Iowa April 20 Sports Editor Choire Keiper presents first, second and third all county basketball teams with numerous Washington players dominating the selections. The list names forwards centers and guards from Washington Kalona Crawfordsville Wellman Riverside Ainsworth and more.

Ainsworth Iowa Brighton Choire Keiper Kiesey Washington Fuhr Fisher Ahrens Jackson Turner Cline McClure C. Wells H. Grady Kalona Ross Wellman Reed Kalona W. Wells Weaver Little Herron Lowe Crawfordsville Keiper L. Grady Kalona McFarlane J. Lindenmeyer W. Chester White Stites Kolosick Westermark Tucker Cantoni Korf J. Wells Chuck Mangold Hoskins Hampshire Custer J. Lytle Kupka Blick Foriash West Chester Durian Yoder Zillmer Lewis Wellman Frost Buried Riverside Pr. Edmondson Jinkens Norris Dea Sands H. Wolfe K. Guengerich D. Guengeric Woodford Eicher Dusenberry Dougall C. Lytle E. Lowe Anwyl Patterson L. Davis Edgar Cummings Geret Buckwalter Moothart E. Statler Bauers B. Hotle Walker Pearson Hoschote

Riverside High Opens Spring Season With Win Over Solon

Riverside high school baseball opened its spring season with an 8 to 2 victory over Solon high school on the local grounds Wednesday afternoon in a closely played game.

Riverside Riverside High School Solon High School

Wilcox Hosts G.H.L.M. Club Card Party

The G.H.L.M. club met at Scott Wilcox home Friday evening to play pinochle at five tables. High score went to Mrs. Sam Munson. Traveling prize to Margaret Anderson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiley and Margaret Anderson. Mrs. Wilcy assisted by Mrs. Godwin and Mrs. John Sampson. Munson to leave next meeting May 18.

G.hlm Scott Wilcox Tootsand Casper Maggie Jiggs Sam Munson Lon Phyllis Crone Margaret Anderson Robert Wiley Wilcy Godwin John Sampson Munson

Tatapochon Group Meets With Margaret McCall

The Tatapochon group of Camp Fire girls met at Margaret McCall’s home Thursday evening with twelve members present. They learned knot tying and planned their birthday project for Saturday April 29. Mrs. McCall served cookies at the close. Earlier, April 8, the group held an Easter luncheon at the YMCA. The girls prepared, served, and washed dishes and then held devotional services.

Tatapochon Camp Fire Margaret McCall

Prayer Meeting Closes With Missionary Benediction

Mrs. N E Lease guest offered the prayer for the missionaries named in the reading. The business meeting closed with the Christian Endeavor benediction.

N. E. Lease Christian Endeavor

New Residents Welcomed at Y W C A Party

New residents of Washington were welcomed at a party hosted by the Y W C A hospitality committee. Guests mingled, wrote names on slips, and the evening had no formal program to foster socializing. Mrs Melion Gingerich poured, with Ethel McCreedy as chair and several hostesses assisting. About fifty women attended.

Washington Glenn Ross Melion Gingerich Ethel McCreedy BE. D. Morrison, Jr D. C. Barrett George Rundiger Y. W. C. A. Board Y. W

Missionary Society Elects Officers at Luncheon Meeting

Members of the Baptist Women's Missionary Society elected officers for the coming year at the church luncheon. Officers include President Mrs J N Dodd Vice President Mrs Will Sickels Secretary Mrs Cy Bush Treasurer Mrs Howard Messer Assistant Treasurer Mrs Ed Grayson. Miss Velma Booth spoke on foreign fields sharing costumes and photos from China. Thirty nine attended with guests Mrs Mary McGraw Mrs M B Booth Mrs Inez Martin and the guest speaker.

Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society J. N. Dodd Will Sickels Cy Bush Howard Messer Ed Grayson I. Fredmund Will Moore C. V. Brown Ed Squire A. W. Yard Roy Gordon C. B. Yard Richelberger Eva Mouser Mela Vacha Velma Booth China Fredmund C. W. Lone C. W. Brown C. Eichelberger Mary McGraw M. B. Booth Inez Martin Miss Booth

Name Committees of U P Ladies Aid

The Unit ed Presbyterian church Ladies Aid met at Mrs Ruth Norris home with eleven members present. Committees listed include Kitchen Elizabeth Porter J B Pressly Marie Colthurat, Membership Max White Bert Booth, Lookout James Clegg Louise Boileau, Flower Kate Acheson Alma Walker. First division chair Harry Kilgore with a long roster. Second division includes Joe McCreedy Effie McCreedy Lulu Moore Merle Whiteman Esther Crawford Mary Townsend and others.

Flower Kate Acheson Almawalker Harry Kilgore Minnie Gordon Max White James Clegg J. B. Pressly Glen Porter Ida Hunt Ruth Norris Milford McCreedy Myrtle Simkins M. Campbell Will McCreedy Grover Booth Georgia McGinnis Alma Walker Naomi White Joe McCreedy Effie McCreedy Lulu Moore Merle Whiteman Esther Crawford Mary Townsend A. E. Sands J. A. Marsh W. J. Smyth W. R. Crawford Hemphill Annetta McConnell Louige Boileau Marie Colthurst Grover Hooth Mabel Nichole

Davenport to Host Iowa Women’s Club Convention Events

Announced by Mrs. Arthur K. Reading the twenty third biennial Iowa Confederation of Women’s Clubs meets in Davenport. Events include an May 2 scenic drive and tea at Friendly House, art gallery exhibits, an all delegates tea, and a Davenport Outing Club luncheon with performances by Davenport groups and memorial services for past state presidents.

Des Moines IDPA Davenport State Board Lowa Confederation of Womens Cubs Waverport Arthur K. Reading Cnairwan Guarge John J. Marker Herman Sisk Raymond Dutro Hatl Papenbroes Walter Paarman Seenie Tricities Reek Island Et Selal Daveport Settlement Friendly House Hila Meisner Bernhardine Leemstuis Mildred K. Keito Prens Druehl Hardin Rubserm Ways Club Wriendiy House Alpha Delphian Society Guilford Darby Scholl Clioniwn Club Helen Cannon Club of G. W. Robinson W. Coleman L. E. Morehouse Elizabeth Martian L. E. Dawson Minnie Wunder Clionian Club Dixon Federated Clubs Davenport Women’s Club W. H. Snider Alfred C. Mueller John W Watzek F. E. Hutchings E. H. Hall Edson Hi, Coleman Rose Marie Stier Arthur N. Caseling Carl Anderson T. J. Frank Mildred Blackman John W. Watzek Portland Ore Alice Bailey Gorst Francis EB. Whitley B. Frank Eolnt Carl Anderses Kaylo Dutro Draus Davenpoure Women’s Club Elizabeth Ann Curtis Donna Lee Collins Helen Homey Sylvia Glasser Barbara Sale Scott

Mrs Glenn Holden Hosts Missionary Aid Meeting

Mrs Glenn Holden hosted a Christian Missionary and Aid society gathering yesterday afternoon. Mrs Vernon Carter led devotions and presented a program on India, reading a play titled The Leaven. Plans were made for a cafeteria dinner next Wednesday and a Friday noon meal for Sunday school delegates. Refreshments were served to twenty five attendees.

Glenn Holden Christian Missionary and Aid Societies Vernon Carter India Aid Society Aid Holden Roy Brobs Wilmer Lauderman Emmett Hayes

Forty Present at M E Ladies Aid Society Meeting

The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon with forty members present at the church. Mrs. R E Shannon led devotions from Psalm 27 and Mrs O E Lehmitt led the business session. Unit 7 presented a radio quiz on April and Iowa, a play titled Truant Husbands was acted by Mrs W Bb Dupuis and Mrs C W Davis, then refreshments were served.

Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church R. EB. Shannon O. E. Lehmitt Unit 7 Iowa W. Bb, Dupuis C. W. Davis

Social calendar items from Mon to Wed at various venues

Social calendar lists numerous events across Monday to Wednesday at Masonic Temple City hall and neighborhood venues. DeMolay meeting Friendly Bible class Rainbow Girls drill team practice Damascus Shrine Priscilla club and booster activities Womans Missionary Society and local clubs. Note of place changes and times for several gatherings.

Masonic Temple Edison Friendly Bible Class of Baptist Church John Little North Marion Avenue Richard Stewart North Second Avenue Rainbow Giils City Hall Bible Dept Pam George Clapper West Washington Street Rosemary Club Donald Brown Martin Whittaker Priscilla Club Carl Hedges Damascus Shrine U.P. Womans Missionary Society E&. M. McConaughy West Chester Willi Munroe Sunshine Community Club Peter Koehler

Knights of Columbus Meeting Date at New Hall

The Knights of Columbus announce a meeting Monday evening in the new K C hall H812.

Knights of Columbus K. C. Hall

Officers Re-Elected in Garden Department Meeting

Garden Department officers were re elected for another year at a Friday gathering held at Mrs. H A Benblossom s country home. Mrs Bostwick presided with Irene Yard as secretary treasurer and Mrs Paul Snakenberg as assistant leader. Committees were appointed for Garden Visiting Day in May.

H. A. Benblossom B. F. Bostwick, Jr Paul Snakenberg Irene Yard Bostwick J. O. Sexon Arthur Krause Harry Montgomery W. L. Lloyd Chicago Navy Pier

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Fenn

Bridge club members and guest Mrs Claude Rhodebeck played cards at two tables yesterday afternoon in the home of Mrs P L Fenn. High score prize went to Mrs Ralph McCreedy and low score prize to Mrs Walter Messer. Refreshments were served by the hostess after the games.

Bridge Club Claude Rhodebeck P. L. Fenn Ralph McCreedy Walter Messer

Garden Hints for Sunshine Club Roll Call

Sunshine Community club members will answer roll call with garden hints at their meeting next Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Peter Koehler will host at her home eight and a half miles southeast of town. Members are also asked to bring material for friendship quilt blocks.

Sunshine Community Club Peter Koehler

Regular Meeting of Rebekahs Held

The Rebekah lodge met last evening at the hall with about sixty in attendance. Doris Steele served as vice grand and a notable obligation ceremony was conducted by the officers. An invitation from the Burlington lodge to attend their convention on Friday, April 28 was received. Mr and Mrs Oral Mayo were named chairs of the cats committee for next events.

Rebekah Lodge Doris Steele Burlington Lodge Oral Mayo Cats

Birthday notices spill across town plus wedding anniversary

A local birthday roundup lists Mrs. George Wallace on South Itowa avenue, Ed Shalla Wee and Marg orie Brinning tied to anniversaries, and multiple residents including Charles W. Jackson, Daryl Wood, Doyle Plecker, and F A Mayhew set to celebrate tomorrow or today with well wishes and family ties noted.

George Wallace Itowa Avenue

Bicycle Battalion Skating Party Celebrates Rollers

Members of the Bicycle Battalion held a roller skating party at the rink yesterday from 4 15 to p m with twenty eight attendees. Chaperoned by Mr and Mrs George Mohr the event paused for a midway refreshments of popcorn balls.

George Mohr

Lodge Meeting Ends With Mrs Roy Brode Entertainment

Meeting night saw Mrs Roy Brode taking charge of the entertainment after the lodge session.

Roy Brode Lodge

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