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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1936

Page

2

Local notes from Washington on marriages and visits

Trevannion A. Jones and Violet James of Washington secured a marriage license yesterday. Howard W. Lessy and Alice Scheffler, both of Donnellson, Iowa, obtained a marriage license today. Kenneth Kimberlin arrives to join the junior college and high school coaching staff in Washington and plans to move his family in about two weeks. Mrs. Sam Bowser are the parents of a daughter born Monday afternoon weighing nine pounds. Various residents and visitors are noted including Thomas W. Stewart returning to San Diego after naval leave, Miss Henrietta Hull arriving home from Winnipeg for speech correction work, and local social and business visitors listed throughout the area.

Trevannion A. Jones Violet James Washington Kenneth Kimberlin Sam Bowser Young America Henrietta Hull Winnipeg Canada Henry C. Hull Winona Minn Howard W. Lessy Alice Scheffler Donnellson, Iowa

Hospital notices on Ellen Morrison and Amos Stout Jr

Ellen Morrison was discharged from the hospital last evening. Amos Stout Jr was admitted last evening for observation.

Ellen Morrison Amos Stout, Jr

Little Demons to Meet Troop F Again Tomorrow

Two Washington softball teams the Little Demons and Troop F are slated to play at the troop field Thursday evening. Eddie Barker, Demons manager, says the rivalry remains strong after a recent Soldiers win and predicts a different outcome next night in agreement with Troop F manager Dale Kiesey.

Washington Little Demons Troop F Troop Field Eddie Barker The Demons Dale Kiesey Troopers Barker

Major League results and standings snapshot

Yesterday's scores feature Chicago beating St Louis 8 to 3, Detroit 9, Cleveland 0, Philadelphia 5, Washington 3, and New York 4, Boston 2. Current leaders include St Louis 61-39, Chicago 59-39, New York 56-45, with Pittsburgh Cincinnati and others in pursuit. multiple American Association games noted with Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Columbus results.

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

Owens Smashes Another Record at Olympic Games

Olympic coverage notes Jesse Owens of Ohio setting a world record in the 200 meters and securing a place among three athletes to win three firsts at the modern Games. Kenneth Carpenter of Compton wins discus with a new world mark. Mat Robinson and Osendorp finish second and third respectively. Separately, a lengthy Iowa District Court notice lists numerous defendants and notices a real estate dispute in Washington County with claims of adverse title allegedly invalid.

Berlin Jesse Owens Ohio Mat Robinson Negro Pasadena Osendorp Holland Kenneth Carpenter Compton Calif Gordon Dunn Fresno

Quieting Title in Real Estate Adverse to Defendants

Plaintiff seeks to quiet title and estop all defendants and unknown claimants from any right or interest in the real estate. Refer to petition on file. If defendants fail to appear by noon on Sept 2, 1926 term starting Sept 7, 1926 at Washington County Court House Iowa, default will be entered. Morrison Morrison, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

J. G. Miller Decesed Mary E. Miller J. G Miller Zilpha A Heaton John Heaton C. Kh. Lemley Jannette R. Lemley W. P. Littlefield Margaret Simpson Jane Clendening Viola Simpson Jones Woman's Board of Foreign Missions of The United Presbyterian Church — of North America Jane C. Clendenning Martha Gordon Charlotte Kyle John Simpson Belle Humston L. A Andrew State of Iowa Washington Loan & Trust Co J. M. Bratten L. F. Woodburn L. BE. Dunlap Washington Iowa W. H. Stephens L. KE. Dunlap Washington Iowa Washington State Bank Washington County Towit District Court City of

Community League Scores At Junction Fairgrounds

Community league action at the Junction fairgrounds Monday produced Louisa Center defeating Columbus City 7 to 4 and later Louisa Center 10, Cetter 7. Columbus Junction Scorpions beat Fredonia 4 to 3. Upcoming Aug 10 games include Fredonia and Conesville, Columbus Junction and Columbus City. Other results: St Paul 76, Louisville 27. Minneapolis 12, Indianapolis. Toledo at Kansas City. Indianapolis at Minneapolis. Columbus at Milwaukee. Louisville at St Paul.

Columbus Juncton Fairgrounds Louisa Center Columbus City Cetter Columbus Junction Scorpions Fredonia Conesville Columbus Junction St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis Toledo Kansas City Manneapolis Columbus Milwaukee

Shouldering a Heavy Burden by Burnley on Dizzy Dean

Jerome Herman Dean known as Dizzy by teammates is the Cardinals top paid pitcher and a heavy workload this season. He starts more games and often is used for relief when others falter, yet cannot carry the staff alone.

Timates Dizzy Sam Breadon Jerome Cardinals Ol’ Diz

Personal items from Wellman and area visitors

Wellman notes list local residents hosting guests and visits from relatives and friends. Names include Ted Simmons, Mrs. Ortis Miller, Lydia Slonecker, FE. Hostetler, William Baker, Donald Baker, Marvin Hicks, Harry Haller, Doris Hohf, Walden Smith, H. E. Ross, Dunham Morrison Jr, Mrs. Coffey, Jean Coffey, Francis Coffey, Hubert Coffey, Ruth Krahling, Mrs Moon, Keith Wilson, Richard Durian, Delbert Wilson, and Jean Coffey among others. The month of August activities are mentioned with trips to Estes Park and Colorado visits.

Wellman Aug Ted Simmons Simmons Ainsworth Kalona Ortis Miller Lydia Slonecker Hamilton Olio Hostetler William Baker Donald St. Paul Harry Haller Doris Hohf Des Moines Frank Hicks Walden Smith Iowa City Ueneral H. E. Ross Coffey Dunham Morrison, Jr Washington E. J. Coffey Jean Coffey Ottumwa Francis Hubert Coffey Francia Ruth Krahling Long Beach Calif Keith Wilson Fred Durian Moon Richard Durian Delbert Wilson Thornburg Will Edmonson McIntosh Jean Lorene Griggs Estes Park Eldon Miller Amy Martin Jesse Potsander Gingerichs Colorado George Gee

Community social notes from Wellman area visits and travels

Washington D. C. visitors son Gee Jr with Ralph Gee and son from Maquoketa call on L. W. Durst. Keota guests A. G. Richardson and baby Alice Marie visit. Eardley Bell Jr. returns from Washington state. Clinton guests Donald Topping and daughter visit Dallas Topping. Town City’s Charlie Stutzman visits son-in-law Orville Troyer. Amanas trip by Bill Stricker and daughter Virginia. Helen Stricker stays in Cedar Falls. Geo Schlesserman and Ruth Wehrle have ties to the Wehrle family. Iowa State Teachers College trip. Des Moines visit by Harold Ross and son Russel. Harbison to coach in Wellman. former Parsons assistant coach. Parrotts return to Lima, Ohio after two weeks with local families. Hosts Sam and Ortis Millers plus daughters greet Parrotts. Mootharts return from Thornburg and Lone Tree. Beach Calif. guest Lyda Jones. Floyd Lewis and Catherine Werge visit Marcia Wehbe in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Janette Karr Booth of Oregon, Ill. visiting J. G. Wehrle. Milton Wehrle to teach music and math at Oakland. P W G club meeting led by Mrs Fleming. final concert week. Cook and Smith tied to season end. J E Cook dinners with Frank Willows.

Charlie Stutzman Town City Orville Troyer Bill Stricker Virginia Amanas Cedar Falls Helen Stricker Geo. Schlesserman J. G. Wehrle Schlesserman Wehrle Ruth Wehrle Keith Adams Adams Schlessermans Iowa State Teachers College Harold Ross Russel Donald Ross Des Moines Francis Harbison Albia Wellman Harbison Ann Parsons College Norman Parrott Lima Ohio

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