Campaign Organized to Sell Hundreds of Football Tickets
The Y's Men’s club plans to take charge of season ticket sales for eight fall games at Case Field in Washington. A door to door canvass will target football fans and newcomers alike to buy 500 season tickets at two dollars each to boost local football and rebuild enthusiasm. The schedule lists high school and junior college games from September to November with matches against Iowa City Albia Keokuk Elkader Ottumwa Burlington Graceland Fairfield Muscatine Ft Madison Waukon Mt. Pleasant and more.
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Washington
Y’s Mens
Case Field
Y’s Men’s Club
Kenneth White
Wds
Iowa City
Albia
Keokunk
Elkader
Ottumwa
Burlington
Graceland
Fairfield
Muscatine
Ft. Madison
Waukon
Mt. Pleasant
Her
Results of Major League Games From Yesterday
Major League action shows Cleveland beat Chicago 8-1 and Washington routed Boston 8-2. Chicago, St Louis, New York and Chicago led by strong pitching in the National League while American teams faced varied results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American League
W. Ll Pet
New York
Cleveland
Cincwgo
SEG
Ism Wimen
OORGL
Acces
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Bovis
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
National League
W. L. Pet
St. Louis Oos
Chicago Skava Tencaenes
Pittsburgh Jw
Cincinnati
Beom Monssess Uu
Philadelphia J
Brooklyn W
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
American Association
W. IL. Pet
Milwaukee
Ec. Rpetes
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Obe Shkence
St. Pan
World Champion Pitcher Ted Allen Enters 1936 Tourney
World champion horseshoe pitcher Theodore Allen of Alhambra California filed the first entry for the 1936 National Horseshoe tournament to be held at the Iowa State Fair August 29 to September 1. Allen, noted for sensational 1935 fair feats, has appeared in eighteen Madison Square Garden exhibitions and performs feats with shoes such as knocking a cigar from a man's mouth and lighting and snuffing a match with separate shoes.
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Des Moines
Theodore
Ted’ Allen
Alhambra
California
Allen
Madison Square Garden
State Printing Board Seeks Sealed Proposals
The State Printing Board will receive sealed proposals until 11 am Friday September 4 1936 to furnish the state with certain work and material. For specifications address Tom J White Superintendent of Printing State House Des Moines Iowa.
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State Printing Board
Tom J. White
State House
Des Moines
Iowa
Westphal Wins Semi Final in Washington Club Golf Tilt
Vic Westphal, a top club trophy performer, advances to the final after defeating Ralph Gibson. Westphal led by two after the first nine and sealed the win on the next five holes. He faces either Dr. A W Clow or Albert Moorman in the final, with the championship likely next week as other flights lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Westphal
Washington Country Club
Ralph Gibson
Vic
Westphal
Gibson
Dr. A. W. Clow
Albert Moorman
Phillips& Hebner Drug Store
Bill Brown
Lewis Warren
George C. Stewart
Ha Wells
Orville Elder
Visitors and locals mingle in town scenes
Platteville visitors include A. J. Woods returning after thirty years. Cy Dickinson and Maxine Willits spend time with local families. Kauffman brothers from Wayland shop here. Crossett family returns from Chariton. S Rothschild on Chicago buying trip. Squire leaves for Burlington nurses training. Dr Pay Green and family depart for Chicago. visits Homer Stephen and Sam Erwin homes. plans graduate work at Northwestern University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
John Kauffman
Wayland
Carl Crossett
Martha Jean
Chariton
Harold Hethcote
Mr. Crossett
Mr. Hethcote
Mrs. Crossett
S. Rothschild
Chicago
Charlotte Squire
Burlington
Pay Green
Fullerton
Calif
Homer Stephen
Sam Erwin
Local notices and personal updates from the county
Multiple short items list visitors and travels including West Liberty residents visiting J E Gardner and Wade Gardner, Clifford Lovewell in Muscatine, Juarfita Hering visiting Carl Hering family, Mrs Mills J Taylor and John Taylor arriving from Philadelphia, McConaughey and Risser visitors from Minnesota, a marriage license for Edward E Sorrell and Marjorie A Kash, and plans for Leffler's Cafe promotions and Sunday dinner. Also utilities, gas and electric bill discount end dates, Waggoner garage relocation, and trip plans to Yellowstone and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Livesay
W. A. Smith
Dorothy
West Liberty
J. E. Gardner
Wade Gardner
Town Southern Utilities Co
Donald Custer
Muscatine
Clifford Lovewell
Doris Custer
Ed Willets
Oscar Baker
Waggoner
Juarfita Hering
Carl Hering
Business College
Quincey Ill
D. F. Macon
Washington
Iowa
Mills J. Taylor
Gon
John
Philadelphia
Myr
Frank Miller
Leffler’s
Edward E. Sorrell
Marjorie A. Kash
Wellman
Court House
M. P. Miller
Iowa City
Ben Wallace
Charles George
Ottumwa
Graham Stores
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Carl Meek
Sidney
Ohio
M. R. Meek
G. W. Manassier
Evelyn Meek
Yellowstone
Colorado
Harry Turner
Pleasant Plain
Funeral services for John T Beamer Held at Local Funeral Home
Funeral services for John T Beamer were held yesterday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home conducted by Rev M Co Carstensen. Pallbearers named were James Cunningham Dr B C Hull W F Fleming Ed Bovee D W Harvey and Oscar George. Burial followed at Ein Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Beamer
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Hospital Updates on Karen Anderson and Brighton Discharges
Karen Anderson underwent an appendectomy this morning at the hospital. Willard Mann of Brighton was discharged last night. Lloyd Luers of Brighton was discharged yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Anderson
Willard Mann
Brighton
Lloyd Luers
M E Aid Plans Church Dinner for October 14
A meeting of the Metho dist Ladies Aid society unit leaders discussed a church dinner set for October 14 with Units 9 and 10 in charge. A rummage sale will run through the day with Unit 2 running a candy booth and all units contributing to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid — Society
The
Aid Society
War Veterans and Wives Guests at Party Thursday
Mr and Mrs James Baird hosted a party Thursday evening for about eighteen Spanish war veterans and their wives at their home. Home made ice cream and cake were served with several guests returning for a fourth serving on a strict diet. Mr and Mrs Stanley Baird and Miss Mike Lewis assisted with serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baird
Stanley Baird
Mike Lewis
Eigsti Family Reunion Held in Wayland
The Emery Eigsti home in Wayland hosted a family reunion Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eigsti and others from Manson Iowa, Morton Illinois, Eureka Illinois, and relatives including Arthur and Rose Bigsti, Minnie and Clayton Eigsti, and Eileen Figsti. They stayed through Saturday visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Emery Eigsti
Walter Eigsti
Nic Stolfus
Arthur
Rose Bigsti
Manson
Jacob Eigsti
Minnie
Clayton
Willis Figsti
Morton
Walter Yordy
Eileen Figsti
Eureka
Surprise Farewell Given in Honor of Mr Fisher
Aug 8 in Wellman neighbors and relatives hosted a surprise farewell for Jake and Mrs Fisher as they prepare to move Aug 11 to Washington. Guests included the Brawners, Mathes, Amlongs, Haller, Sehulty, Snare, Patterson families, Hall and others. The event featured cards, visiting, sandwiches, pie, coffee, and a gift table centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Hall
Mary Wade
Parnell
Frank Groff
Francis Curl
A. J. Nichols
Wayne Fisher
Frank Fritz
Kabhyle Groff
Karl Fisher
Roselie Wiles
Sam Miller
Sam Fisher
Fisher's
Charles Durran, Jr
Wreidge
Jessie Garnner
Cora Hicks
Marjorie Moothart
Verna McIntosh
Emma Webster
Audrey Fleming
Bertha Ward
Roxie Durian
Marguerite Moothart
Hortense Wilson
Katherine Durian
Fleming
Wishart Honored by Guests at Carnegie Guest Lunch
Rev. J. M. Wishart of Carnegie Pennsylvania was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. J. D. McLaughlin and Miss Carolyn Hamilton, with twelve guests present. He left last night for Chicago en route to Carnegie after dining with the Livingston family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McLaughlin
Carolyn Hamilton
J. M. Wishart
Carnegie, Pa
Rev. Wishart
Chicago
Carnegie
the & W. Livingston
Jolly Joker 4 H Meeting Led by Rosalie Combs
The Jolly Joker 4 H club met with Rnth and Jean Applegate as leader Isabelle Combs was ill. Rosalie Combs led the session with a business meeting by Charlotte Longer, a roll call about needed room accessories, a memory contest, and songs practiced. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Joker
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Holds All Day Meeting
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Clyde Kennard's home for an all day gathering with fifteen members and several visitors. Mrs. Roy Turnipseed assisted as hostess. A fine dinner was shared. Next month will be hosted by Mrs. Will Brown with Mrs. Bess Woolsey as assistant. The group plans Pilotburg Homecoming on Sept 6 Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Clyde Kennard
Roy Turnipseed
Will Brown
Bess Woolsey
Pilotburg oHmecoming
Union Prayer Meeting at United Presbyterian Church
The United Presbyterian Church hosts a prayer meeting at 7 30 led by Dr W M Dan ner Secretary of American Mission to Lepers. A 1603 Adrian and Hammes reunion is set for August 16 at Sunset Park in Washington inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
W. M. Danner
Sect. of American Mission
Adrian and
Hammes
Sunset Park
Washington
Missionary Group from Ainsworth Meets at Church
The Glad Hand Missionary society gathered Thursday afternoon in the church parlors of Ainsworth. Leader Mrs. Blanche Mc Connell conducted the lesson while Mrs. Doris Orris sang a solo. Participants included Mrs. Mary Townsend Miss Emma Walker and Mrs. Mabel Keiper. Hostesses were Mrs. Alma Walker and Mrs. Ruth Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Glad Hand Missionary Society
Blanche McConnell
Doris Orris
Mary Townsend
Emma Walker
Mabel Keiper
Alma Walker
Ruth Norris
High School Class Meets for Reunion
The class of 1934 held a reunion at Lake McBride on Sunday with a picnic dinner and swimming. Nine members attended along with one guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
McBride
Bride Elect Florence Madsen Feted by TeBockhorst Family
Mrs TeBockhorst hosted a pre nuptial party at her Washington area home for Florence Madsen of Davenport who will marry Omer TeBockhorst of Rock Island on August 18. About fifty relatives attended the event with dancing and gifts for the honoree. After the wedding the couple will reside in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry TeBockhhorst
Washington
Florence Madsen
Davenport
Omer TeBockhorst
Rock Island
Henry TeBockhorst
Young Women's Missionary Society Holds Friday Meeting
United Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary society hosted a pot luck dinner with twelve members and several children at Mrs. P. F. Whisler's home. Mrs. Roy Caviness led devotionals and Mrs. Lloyd Walker reviewed a magazine article with assistance from Mrs. Neil Trotman and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary Society
P. F. Whisler
Roy Caviness
Lloyd Walker
Neil Trotman
Social Calendar Shows Club Meetings and Picnic
Tuesday Booster club meets in afternoon with Mrs Homer Jarrard. EB O W club gathers at 7 pm hosted by Mrs Milt Denison at 327 East Second Street. Past Noble Grand Circle meets at 8 pm with Mrs Mary Jugenheimer. Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society evening event led by Isa Belle Combs. Wednesday Harmony Club plans a noon picnic at Sunset Park with bring your own served meals and two dishes to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Homer Jarrard
EB. O. W. Club
Milt Denison
East Second Street
Noble Grand Circle
Mary Jugenheimer
Baptist Young Women’s Mssionary Society
Isabelle Combs
Harmony Club
Sunset Park
Birthday greetings list for local residents
A callout of residents celebrating birthdays includes Pauli Shebanek 82 Riverside, Har Smith Merrimac, Mrs John D Jones East Sunset, Loren Chalupa Richmond 12, Betty Lou Glider 12, Raymond Bell 12, Billy Fisher 2, and others in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Glider
Raymond Bell
Billy Fisher
Ned Fisher
Birthdays listed for Sunday across several families
The Sunday birthday list includes C K E Farrier and Sandy Hook, Margaret Williams aged 11 in East Sunset, Maxine Elaine Gingerich of Wayland two, Raymond Carter age five, grandchild of Mr and Mrs Henry Dittmer, Doris Zeck, Dorothy Turner 12, Earl Saltenberg of Douglas, and Clara Ann Falk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K E. Farrier
Sandy Hook
Margaret Williams
East Sunset
Maxine Elaine Gingerich
Wayland
Earl Gingerich
Raymond Carter
Henry Dittmer
Doris Zeck
Dorothy Turner
Earl Saltenberg
Douglas
Clara Ann Falk
Dinner Honors Olson Family from Moline Ill
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shalla hosted a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday for Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Olson of Moline Illinois and their daughter Helen who is in nurses training at Moline public hospital and home on vacation. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Havel Mr. and Mrs. Louis Havel Mrs. Ralph Kohliek and son Ralph and Miss Elaine Smith of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shalla
W. O. Olson
Moline
Ill
Helen
Moline Public Hospital
Fred Havel
Louis Havel
Ralph Kohlicek
Ralph
Elaine Smith
Brighton
Braden Club Ice Cream Social At Schantz Home
Braden club held an ice cream social Thursday evening at the Wilbur Schantz home. The event was a social gathering with large amounts of ice cream and cake consumed. Attending besides regular members were Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Donaldson and family, and Ed Sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden Club
Schantz
Wilbur Schantz
Forrest Donaldson
Ed Sands
Club Has Meeting at McGinnis Home
The Friendly Threshers club was entertained at the William McGinnis home Thursday evening. Progressive rock was played at five tables, and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Guests were Miss Lillian Crone and Miss Ethel Henderson. The next meeting will be August 13 at the KE Frey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McGinnis
Lillian Crone
Ethel Henderson
KE. J. Frey
Two Brides-to-Be Feted at Breakfast
Mrs. Carl Roberts hosted a breakfast yesterday morning honoring Miss Carolyn McCleery and Miss Catherine Jane Hull and their mothers. Each of the brides elect was presented with gifts and well wishes for upcoming nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Roberts
Carolyn McCleery
Catherine Jane Hull
Bride Elect Feted at Home of Mrs Berdo
Miss Catherine Jane He, soon to wed Dr. Charles Van Ripes of Champion Michigan, was honored at Mrs. Henry Berdo’s home. About fifty guests attended a candlelit evening with summer flowers and a Talisman rose centerpiece. Out of town guests included Mrs. Robert Mason and Mrs. Cora Bartlett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Jane He
Charles van Ripes
Champion
Mich
Henry Berdo
Hai
Theodore Bailey
Charles Grayson
William McConaughy
Esther Hay
Henriett Hull
Presen
Robert Mason
Mable Quail
Hart Mich
Cora Bartlett
Washington, Pa
Josephine Hull
Town City
R. P. Weesner
Red Cloud
Nebr
Merry Mixer Club Attends August Wagons Meeting
The August gathering of the Merry Mixer Club in Washington was the first in two months. Members traveled by wagon due to heavy roads and planned a potluck at Sutset Park on August 19, while maid Mrs. Charles Thrapp teased about her team and a forgotten untie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bury Henderson
Sadie Nott
Fairfie
Sutset Park
Washington
Charles Thrapp
Mable Griffith
W F M S Meets at M E Church
Methodist Womens Foreign Missionary Society met at the church yesterday afternoon with Mrs Bertha Phillips as progress leader assisted by Mrs R Hampaher. Mrs Edgee Porter and the Standard Bearer girls presented a mite box demonstration. Officers for elections were appointed. Mrs Barker presided and Mrs Eyestone led the devotionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Womens Fore
Ge Missionary Society
Bertha Phillips
R. Hampaher
Edgee Porter
Kit Johnson
Alberta Godfrey
Carol Gray
W. L. Alcorn
BE. Y. Schwartz
Www. F. Biches
Z. ¥. Barker
Mary Eyestone
Crones Entertain Poinsettia Club at Cottage on River
Mrs. Sherm Crone hosted the Poinsettia Club at the Crone shack near Conesville on a rural river bank. A morning fishing outing and later a table laden lunch preceded a program by Mrs. Crone and her granddaughter Thalma Long featuring songs and tap dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crones
Poinsettia Club
Sherm Crone
Poinsetta
Crone
Lawa Fore
Conesville
Gift from Hostess Graces Breakfast Table Decor
Seated with a gift from the hostess, guests enjoyed a breakfast where garden flowers adorned the table.
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Beason
Toledo
St. Paul
A. J. Woods
Platteville
Wis
P. C. Woods
Mr. Woods
Cy Dickinson
Maxine Willits
Mrs
Cloid Willits
Reister & Son
F. B. McConaughey
H. A. Risser
Minnesota
Winona
Lake Minnetonka
Lee Badger
McConaughey
Franklin Township
Alex McConaughey
Mr. McConaughey
Muscatine American Legion
State Legion
Rockwell City
Dr. H
Datty
G. Johnson
Bill Maeglin
George Griffin
Glenn Calhown
Stanley Teichmiller
Bob Lange
Bob Witte
Bob Breedlove
Homer Saunders
Norman Hawkins
Kenny Atkinson
Jack Jean
Joe Stocking
Merle Hawkins
Sam Pippert
M.E. Aid Plans
Eigsti
Mrs. Fisher
Pilotburg Ladies Aid
Miss June Smith
Leo Rath
Riverside
Aug
June Smith
Orval Smith
Lone Tree
Theodore Trath
Presbyterian
Williams
Roy Pearsall
Ardean Fitzsimmons
V. Dautremont
Vames
Dorothy Fitzsimmons
Correne
Marilyn Dautremont
Cedar Rapids
Charles
Thomas Freund
Richmond
Barbara Ann Miller
Bobby John Bushek
Adrian Fitzsimmons
Russell Cress
City Park
Young Women’s Missionary
Ed Grayson
C. C. Hensler
Dave McGaffney
Norre Y
Rebekahs
Rebekah
I. Oo. O. F. Hall
Mable Baker
McGinnis
Merry Mixer Club
Wagons
M. E. Church
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