Local residents visit Washington and Centennial events
Miss Jennie Fleming of Ainsworth arrives in Washington with Mr. and Mrs. John Sampson and visits old neighbors. Maude Hott of Dundee will spend Centennial week with W. W. Wilsons. D.A.R cabin open 11 am to 5 pm. Several trips and visits noted including Mrs. Owen Williamson illness and Joe Williamson from Davenport. Centennial week plans and local hosting detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Fleming
Ainsworth
Washington
John Sampson
Effie
Bina Porter
Kathryn Little
Lincoln
Nebr
John Winga
Terry Marsh
M. Terry, Jr
Keokuk
Rene Warner
Joe Williamson
Davenport
Harriet Coulter
Hospital brief notes on surgeries and patients
Mildred Neff of Wayland underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Worts Benson of Washington underwent a minor operation today. Peter Jungbluth had a minor operation yesterday following illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Neff
Wayland
Evangelical Ladies Aid Society Sees Quilting and Plans Picnic
The St. Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid met yesterday afternoon with nine members and seven guests. After business and a devotional, they sewed quilt blocks and discussed their annual picnic to be held this month. Mrs Henry Lanning and Mrs John Baer served refreshments at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Standings and Results from Major Leagues Reported
Standings show New York leading the American League with a 60 32 record and Pittsburgh trailing in NL standings. Thursday results include Brooklyn beating Pittsburgh 4 1 and Chicago defeating Philadelphia 9 6. Tomorrow's schedule lists Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Boston at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
St. Lee
CREED
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Pondemsumanate
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
New York
W. L. Pet
Ie Inoliend
Coron E Hentia
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Social Roundup from Wilton Junction Visits
Mrs Elizabeth Barrow of Muscatine spent Tuesday with Miss Eva Smeltzer for Smeltzer birthday. Ainsworth visitors Grace Walker Ella Porter and Ray Blankenhorn called yesterday. Washington Pa couples toured Wilton Junction then joined dinner and shopped windows late. Mrs Kensler returned from five weeks with granddaughter in Peoria. Jane and Milo Steele Jr returned from Toledo after visiting Harold Gray. Des Moines party stopped at Howard House en route to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Barrow
Muscazine
Miss Eva Smeltzer
Miss Smeltzer
A. A. Jeffery
Grace Walker
Ella Porter
Ray Blankenhorn
Ainsworth
Washington, Pa
Wilton Junction
Whisker Club
Chicago
Jane
Milo Steele, Jr
Toledo
Harold Gray
Many Happy Returns Birthday Notices
Godfrey Sigler of Wellman is 86 today as a Journal Three Quarter Century Club member. Mary Jane Bruty turns four. Everette Wallace and his wife celebrate a tenth wedding anniversary today. Robert Green is five. Dorothy Telfin turns today. Wanda Custer Walter Kiesey R Ferguson Max Bales Billy Waggoner Robert Masson Maurice Mineart Ernest Swarles Marie Swarles Arlene Robertson Elmer Swickard also have birthdays today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Sigler, Wellman
The
Journal
Iowa
West Virginia
Wanda Pauline Custer
Walter Kiesey
R. J. Ferguson
Crawfordsville
Max Bales
Billy Waggoner
Robert Masson
Maurice Mineart
Ernest and Marie Swarles
Arlene Robertson
Legion Juniors Beat Sigourney 4 0 in Revenge Victory
Washington's American Legion junior baseball team defeated Sigourney 4 to 0 yesterday afternoon at Sigourney. Dick Marshall pitched two hits and homered driving in two runs. Squire’s hit scored Lowe, completing Washington's three third inning runs. Next, they face Muscatine at Blattnerfield in a Centennial doubleheader Tuesday, Indeess vs Old Tymers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Legion
Sigourney
Dick Marshall
Marshall
Squire
Lowe
Kenneth Kimberlin
Yeserday
Mascatine
Blattnerfield
Indees
Tymers
Social Roundup Trips and Local Visits Chronicle
Mr and Mrs I Rothschild return from Chicago after a buying trip and answering questions about the Washington Whisker club. Mrs Pearl Foster of West Des Moines plans Sunday return after visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Glen Fross. George DuBuchanana of Iowa City visits LeRoy Riley. Mr and Mrs Alvin Fulton and child of Oskaloosa also travel. Harold Johnson attends Spurgeon store opening in Burlington. Mrs Lillian Dunbar Coffield of near Brighton wins a San Francisco Golden Gate exhibit prize via a charge free telephone call heard by about 200 spectators. One spectator recalls spending the prior day trying to win a phone call. J A Low E B Meffride and K Craemer of Chicago are morning business callers, praising Washingtons celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Foster
West Des Moines
Glen Fross
Alvin Fulton
Oskaloosa
Harold Johnson
Burlington
Spurgeon
Lillian Dunbar Coffield
Carl Dunbar
Brighton
San Francisco Golden Gate Exposition
Twenty Candidates Compete for Centennial Queen Title
In the race for queen at the Washington Centennial, Dorothea Snyder stands among twenty candidates vying for the crown next week. The eventSelection gathers local figures and visibility for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Snyder
Washington
Contributions for Fountain Fall Short of Goal
The Fountain fund appeal shows limited progress with Mrs. Sallie Shelton of Chicago sending a half dollar, hats sale raising 70 cents, and cabin pictures totaling 11.50. Booster Club contributions reach 19.85 from souvenir booths. St James Catholic church women to run Saturday booths led by Mrs. Leslie Payne. Dr Clovee Kerr pledges support for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Fund
Booster Club
Fred D. Stewart
Sam Neill
Maude Jarrard
Mae Smith
Bert Dill
Lillian Duensing
Anna Canda
Overnight guest from Knoxville stops at Payne home
M. M. McCabe was an overnight guest in the Les lie Payne residence. He arrived from Knoxville and was en route to Detroit, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. McCabe
Leslie Payne
Knoxville
Detroit
Mich
Centennial beard raised by Art Ruebsam among early Whisker Club
Art Ruebsam grew a notable beard in his early twenties and was among the first to join the Whisker Club. His 1939 style stands in sharp contrast to the newer look emphasized by the younger members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Ruebsam
Whisker Club
Art
Local Bandit Stages Holdup At Wellman
Patrons at Oakwood Pavilion in Wellman witnessed a staged robbery by a desperado known as Two Gun Crone from Washington. Crone held up cashier Keith Adams during the dance and reportedly made off with about 200 dollars. He acted alone wearing a bright red handkerchief and an old fashioned gun. Several Washington residents present dressed similarly but not involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Pavilion
Wellman
Two Gun
Crone
Washington
Keith Adams
Litle
Refugee mother and two sons die amid persecution shock
A Chicago coroner's jury found refugee Adela Langer and her sons Carl Tommy and Jan Misch died by their own hand in a murder suicide linked to persecution by Hitler. The Langers, Jews from Prague, sought asylum after German troops overran their homeland. Their father Carl Langer, a textile manufacturer, testified of mounting despair as they pursued a new life in the United States on a six month visa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Czechoslovakia
Carl Langer
Hitler
Adela Langer
Carl Tommy
Jan Misch
Prague
United States
Lange
Man Breaks Neck Diving Into Creek
Cecil Chapman 46 of Dubuque is in critical condition with a broken neck after diving from a high bank into Palmer's Creek during a picnic with his wife. Physicians say he is paralyzed from the waist down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creek Dubuque
Cecil Chapman
Dubuque
Palmer's Creek
Chapman
Davison Reunion Set for Sunday at Sunset Park
A Davison reunion is announced for Sunday at Sunset Park located at 14513. The notice invites former Davison family members to gather and reconnect in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Sunset Park
Social calendar notices for local groups
Community events listed include a Rebekah meeting Friday evening at 1.0.0.F. hall, a W R C gathering Saturday at 2 80 p.m. at AAR Dail, and a Wednesday Methodist Ladies Aid session in the West Chester M E church in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R.C
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
West Chester
M.E. Church
Friendly Neighbors Club Meets in Norman Home
The Friendly Neighbors club gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Oral Norman as hostess. Six members and four guests attended including Mrs. Guy Hoyle Mrs. Glenn Knupp Mrs. Robert Roberts and Mrs. George Stephens. A business meeting set a picnic for August 15 at Sunset Park. Mrs Norman sang with guitar accompaniment and two guessing contests were led by Mrs. Steve Crawford. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clup
Oral Norman
Guy Hoyle
Glenn Knupp
Robert Roberts
George Stephens
Sunset Park
Braden Club Holds Picnic Supper on Lawn
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Smith hosted the Braden club on their lawn last evening. Forty-three attended including Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hunt and family of Ainsworth and Mr. and Mrs. John McConahay. Mrs. Smith guided the women through her flower garden before supper. Afterward men played cards and music was enjoyed. The next meeting will be in September with Mrs. Louis Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Smith
Braden Club
Homer Hunt
Ainsworth
John McConahay
Oneseca Campfire Girls Bake Sale Planned Saturday
The Oneseca Campfire Girls announce a bake sale to be held Saturday at the Washington Cleaners. Proceeds benefit their activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneseca
The
Washington Cleaners
Afternoon Meeting of H. J. Club Welcomes New Members
Members of the H. J. club and guests gathered yesterday at Mrs. Blanche Shella’s home for an afternoon of games led by Runco. Winning high score was Mrs. Oscar Sheety. low was Mrs. Merritt Reiner. A baby-picture gallery entertained. two new members, Mrs. Norbert Te Bockhorst and Mrs. Duane Shalla, were voted in. Guests included Mrs. Clara Fisher and several Te Bockhorst and Shalla family members. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for August 16 at Mrs. John Shalla’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
H. J. Club
Blanche Shella
Runco
Oscar Sheety
Merritt Reiner
Norbert Te Bockhorst
Duane Shalla
Ladies Aid to Meet at West Chester
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will meet Wednesday afternoon August 9 at the church parlors. Mrs Bert Rittenhouse chairs the refreshment committee assisted by Mrs Agnes loss Mrs Wilt Dayton Mrs Howard Stewart Mrs Frank Kleese and Mrs Fred Forinash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Bert Rittenhouse
Agnes Loss
Wilt Dayton
Howard Stewart
Frank Kleese
Fred Forinash
Mrs Spessard Hosts Ainsworth Kensington Club
Mrs Spessard hosted nine club members and three Chicago guests Mrs Fanny Rowan Mrs Wanda Orandorf and Mrs Maude Bronson for an afternoon of visiting and needlework with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. W. Spessard
Ainsworth Kensington Club
Fanny Rowan
Wanda Orandorf
Maude Bronson
Chicago
Centennial open cabin visit hours listed
The DP A TR cabin will be open to visitors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Centennial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.ar
Recipes at Club Meeting Prompt roll call at Friendly Circle
Friendly Circle club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Davidson home. Fourteen members and one guest, Mrs. Jim Davidson, attended and answered roll call with recipes. A picnic supper is planned for August 27 in Sunset Park. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs. Harley Davidson and Mrs. Jim Davidson. Next meeting set for September 7 with Mrs. Harley Davidson as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Membe
Harry Davidson
Jim Davidson
Sunset Park
Harley Davidson
Missionary Society Meeting at Trotman Home
Mrs. Neil Trotman hosted thirteen Ruth Nichel Missionary Society members and five guests. Mrs. C H Woods led devotions, Mrs. Donald McLaughlin led the prayer cycle, and Mrs. Grear Lane reviewed Moving Millions. Ruth Courter of Frenchburg Ky spoke about the school and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Trotman
Ruth Nichel Missionary Society
Aftenoon
C. H. Woods
Donald McLaughlin
Grear Lane
Ruth Courter
Frenchburg
Maurine
Miss Courter
Frenchburg, Ky
Monroe Bontrager
Harry Nonaldsen
A. Beiter
Maurine Trotman
Jacksonite 4 H Club Plans Achievement Week Demonstration
The Jacksonite 4 H club finished plans for Achievement Week at an afternoon meeting held at Mary Ellen Duensing’s home. Assistant leader Mrs. Arthur Duensing attended, with seven Booster Club members as guests for the demonstration by Mary Ellen Duensing and Mary Helen Huber titled A Bit of Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonite
Mary Ellen Duensing
Arthur Duensing
Booster Club
Mary Helen Huber
Sweden
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Herb Peet
Wolf Floral CO
South Side Square
DFL
Macon
Tina
Clara Tate
East
Rev. J. Howard Tate
N. Y
New York City
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Jean Acheson
Milwaukee
John Thompson
Okla
D. M. Thompson
Owen Williamson
Des Moines
Una Burris
Marvin
Marvin Williamson
Olive Russell
Weet Des Moines
William Weaver
Charlies City
Glenn Ross
Illinois
Miss Russell
Rodney Davis
Keosauqua
Glen McFarlane
Shirley Bowden
Rea Cloud
McFarlane
O.patterson
Prank McFalane
Abirney
Wanda Bowden
Gruen
Westphal the Jeweler
Gabby
Salezanseo
Hartnett
Cues
Jack Dempsey
Babe Ruth
Gabby Jones
Ieaee
Windy City
King FeatUres Syndicate
Ines
Jack Lords
Evangelical Ladies Aid Society Meets
William Kensler
Peoria
Mra . G. Hallberg
Mr. Hallberg
2. M. Benson
Alex DeBord
George Henson
George Marks
Howard Hotse
V. Gralesterday
Mary Jane Bruty
Mrs. Everette Wallace
Robert Stewart Green
Glenn Green
Hight
Dorothy Telfin
Vince Telfin
Elmer Swickard
Legion Juniors
Muscatine
Mrs. I. Rothschild
Mr Rothschild
Washington Whisker Club
Inquirers
Abraham Lincoln
Lawrence Wi Bon
George DuBuchannana
Iowa City
LeRoy Riley
J A. Low
E. BE. Meffride
K. Craemer
Race
For
Sallie Shelton
Rebekah
F. Hall
Friendly Neighbors Club
Norman
Shalla
Mrs. Spessard
Missionary Society
Charter Oak
Charter Oak Iron
Charter Oaks
Juralsitp
OAS
Scott Furniture Company
Charter Oak Company
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