Kalona Friday softball tournament reshuffled schedule
The Kalona softball tournament date moved to Friday evening September 1 with Hills vs Iowa City Moose opening, Kalona vs Bayertown next, and a 9 30 final to decide the winner.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1939
Page
6
Relatives gather for Aug 22 building day
About 185 relatives attended the event to enjoy the day together, with many traveling from out of town to participate.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Roth Host Dinner in Wayland
Mr and Mrs Ralph Roth entertained relatives in Wayland on Sunday to celebrate several birthdays. Guests included Clyde Troutman and family, Eva Roth, Delbert Troutman family, James Miller of Ottumwa, and Mary Jarrard. Deb Troutman, a Consumers Yeast Co. baker in Seattle, baked a two-tier Devil's Food cake and helped decorate an angel food cake by Mrs Roth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Ralph Roth
Clyde Troutman
Joan
Jimmie
Delbert Troutman
Byron
Eva Roth
James Miller
Ottumwa
Mary Jarrard
Deb” Troutman
Consumers Yeast Co
Seattle
Wash
Roth
Fred Mallie Family of New Boston III Visits in Ainsworth
Fred Mallie and son from New Boston III visited friends in Ainsworth on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Mallie, formerly Gertrude Porter, a former primary teacher, is remembered locally. Also noted: John Stephens began teaching Monday at Seymour Junior High. George McCaleb Jr. arrived from Ames due to his father’s illness and death. the Colthurst family returned from a Minnesota vacation with visits to Deer Lake Spirit Lake and Milton. the Reany and Loonan families were mentioned. Kite Hall moved to a new home in Washington. the Chas Jenkins family moved in, and Will Wallace attended the State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Hills
Iowa City
van Patter
Christian Church Sunday School
Washington City Park
H. V. Snodgrass
R. A. Hender
David
Amana
R. D. Feldman
Ames
Carl Thompson
Boone
Thompson
Anna Snair
Richard Beck
Colorado
E. H. Reis
Jacob Helmuth
Emmett Hochstetler
Sherman Miller
Frank Yoder
Emery Hochstetler
Shannon Fourie
Virgil Hochstetler
The
Christian Church
Virgil Knorr
Statsman
Sharon High School
Ainsworth
Fred. Mallie
New Boston
Mallie
Gertrude Porter
John Stephens
Seymour
George McCaleb
Roger Colthurst
Basa Lake
Minn
Deer Lake
Spirit Lake
Milton
Oklahoma visitors grace Wayland with family visit
Jack Stitz and family from Bartleville Oklahoma briefly met with C. K. Schantz and Grandma Witting in Wayland on Sunday. The note lists other local visits including Harold Techantz and Rev. Burris Moore to New York and Washington, and several families hosting relatives during fairs and college courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stitz
Oklahoma
C. Schantz
Alabama agronomist unveils selective Bermuda lawn fertilizer
An Alabama agronomist announced the discovery of a fertilizer that kills lawn weeds in Bermuda grass without injuring the grass. The claim emphasizes a targeted herbicidal effect aimed at weed species while preserving turf health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Temperature contrasts Turin and Copenhagen
The mean annual temperature in Turin Italy runs lower than in Copenhagen Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turin
Italy
Copenhagen
Denmark
Butter price lifted 11 percent by taxes says commission
The National Consumers Tax commission reports that fractions of two federal taxes and 17 state and local taxes add to the cost of a pound of butter, raising prices by about 11 percent.
Parochial Pupils Resume Classes At St Marys Riverside
St Marys parochial school Riverside will open September 1 with Mass led by Rt Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier. Registration follows and class work begins after Labor Day. Three new teachers join this year amid staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent's
Chicago
Mary Novella
Peosia
Iowa
Mary Naomi
Mary Anstem
Mary Agnes Celine
Mary Yvonne
Mary Franzeline
Iowa City
Arthur Schnoebelen
Victor A. Schnoebelen
Henry Green
Nettie CC. Hahn
Cedar Rapids
Helen Critz
R. H. Heitzman
Velma Tobin
R. EB. Tobin
Wakonda
South Dakota
Schhools
Jessie Mellenger
Phoenig
Arizona
Katona
William O'Loughlin Mere
Carl Craig
Iva Schnoebelen
Crawfordville
Russell Denilson
Local social visits listed across Keota and nearby towns
Mrs. L A Meridith notes callers and visits from Iowa City St Louis Mo and Des Moines. A W Yard house hosts D D Nicholson and H A Barth while J Andersons home near Keota hosts Addison Murphy family. Paul Long Des Moines Fair trips and Ed Murphy Rock Island visits. Marion Nickerson Burlington and McGill Muscatine Ottumwa circulate among local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Meridith
D. D. Nicholson
H. A. Barth
Iowa City
Elizabeth Hirsch
St. Louis
A. W. Yard
Luther League Convention Draws 175 Youths Across Iowa
More than 175 young people from Iowa attend the thirty-fifth annual Luther League convention of the United Lutheran Synod of Iowa. Rev. A J Heil of Topeka Kansas national representative spoke Monday afternoon and Rev Lightner A Swan of Missouri Valley spoke at vesper services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Fairfield
Iowa
United Lutheran Synod of Iowa
A. J. Heil
Topeka
Kan
League
Des Moines
Lightner A. Swan
Missouri Valley
Bolivia Buys Sugar Mill Machinery from United States
Bolivia plans a large import of sugar mill machinery from the United States to boost its industrial capacity. The deal signals increased U S trade ties and modernization efforts in Bolivia's agricultural processing sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
United State
Bees Face Crop Trouble From Wet and Dry Weather
Bee honey production suffers due to alternating wet and dry conditions impacting apiaries similar to farm crop yields.
First cigarette paper factory opens in Brevard NC
The first cigarette-paper manufacture in the nation has been opened at Brevard North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brevard
N. C
Survey Indicates Mr Dewey Would Defeat Roosevelt
New York August 29 Survey results from Dr George Gallup published in Look magazine show two of three oppose a Roosevelt third term though Roosevelt remains the most popular Democrat and could win the 1940 nomination. The poll notes public opinion shifts and that Dewey would run ahead of Roosevelt if the race were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
George Gallup
Look Magazine
Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Look
Institute
Thomas E. Dew
Artist Billy Cox Tells Rotary Club About Disney Films
Billy Cox son of Mr and Mrs J W Cox spoke before the Rotary Club about his summer work in Walt Disney studios Hollywood He described back grounds for cartoon characters the scale of work on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and the many artists employed He noted the animation process and the appeal of cartoons to both children and adults A few drawings were shown and Rotarians asked questions after his talk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Cox
J. W. Cox
Rotary Club
Walt Disney Studios
Hollywood
Billy
Disney
University of Iowa
The
Rotarians
Read the Want Adl ey and neck and neck against Taft in Ohio
A fragment notes a political contest where a candidate trails or ties with Senator Taft of Ohio. The text suggests a close race and mentions campaign activity around a want ad or campaign page. The readable portion emphasizes competitive dynamics and regional context featuring Ohio and Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Taft
Ohio
Free long distance call from World’s Fair booth
Jean Sigafoose of Shiloh received a three minute courtesy call from cousin Dale Ferris of Morgan Hill California at the World’s Fair in Treasure Island San Francisco. The exhibit by American Telephone and Telegraph shows rapid long distance connections with calls possible across the United States without charge after registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Sigafoose
W. H. Sigafoose
Shiloh
Dale Ferris
Morgan Hill
Calif
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Washington
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
A. T. and
Northwestern Bell
Sigafoose
Ferris
United States
R. I. Ferris
Local sports notes include early season test calls
Sisters Mrs Harrison Dodder and Mr R L Livingston received test calls earlier in the season, reflecting a regional sports update and community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Dodder
R. L. Livingston
Reschly Funeral Held at Sugar Creek Church
Wayland Aug 29 funeral services were held this afternoon at Sugar Creek church near Wayland for Richard Reschly son of Joseph and Alice Hu Reschly Jr. He was six years old and had not been well since birth. He died at home Monday morning after a week long illness. He is survived by his parents six siblings Alic Susanne Catherine Donald Robert and James all at home and a number of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Sugar Creek
Richard Reschly
Joseph Reschly
Richard
Joseph
Alice Hu Reschly
Alic Susanne
Catherine
Donald
Roert
James
Singapore Sign Reads Lost Hope For Tailor Shop
A Chinese tailor in Singapore places a door sign stating Bo wanted must be female, prompting local discussion on eligibility and shop safety in a tight community context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
U. S. Home for British Women Opens in Ossinia
The Victoria home in Ossinia New York serves as a residence for daughters of the British empire living in the United States offering support and accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Victoria Home
Ossinia N. Y
United State
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Fred Mallie
Ruth Norris
Ezra Wittmer
Bartleavill Okla
C. K. Schants
Grandma Witting
Stitz
John & Ramseyer
Hrownie Holub
J. &. Holub
Alice Holubie
Chillicothe
Chillicothe Boat Nees College
Will Hoshart
Max Kauffman
Hobby Kauffman
Hen Davison
Rochelle
Benny Car
D. O. Davison
Jeff Troyer
Eric Stutzman
Near Goshen
Amasa Miller
Sidwell
ST. Mary's School For
Ad Susan Hayward
Wep
Aller
Disabeth Beth Patterson
Charles Bickford
OUR Gang
Romance In Color—News
Addison Murphy
Keota
J. Anderson
Harry Long
Paul Long
Co. K. Snyder
Dorothea
Alvin Lender
Mrs
Ed. Murphy
Rock Island
Marion Nickerson
Burlington
John Nickerson
L. McGill
Musecatine
Chas. McGill
Vessegre
Loop Northside Hotel
En Ey
Wrigley Building
Loop
Rush and
Ohio Street
Dewey
Dr. Gallup
Frisgo
Washington Dairy Fountain Service
Reschly
Sugar Cree
Parker
Barclay’s
Pillsbury
Ing
IOC
C&u
Libby
Morrell
Lard U. Co. Ms Coffee
Independent Haking Co
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