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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1940

Page

2

Mrs Coulter and son to return to Omaha after Fort Crook stay

Mrs Harriet Coulter and her son return tonight to Omaha after visiting Fort Crook Kansas where Lieut. Coulter attended to business. He leaves for Honolulu with a new two year appointment in the United States Army sailing September 19. He will be away about ten days.

Harriet Coulter Omaha Nebr Lieut Coulter King Fort Crook United Tes Army Honolulu

Knupp Brothers Visit Washington from Three States

Edwin Knupp of Riverside Cal and Harvey Knupp of Roswell NM arrived by car from the southwest to spend about a month here on business and visiting. They plan to pass through Arlington Texas to see their brother Charles A Knupp. All three Knupp brothers once lived in Washington.

Edwin Knupp Riverside Calif Harvey Knupp Roswell New Mexico Southwest Arlington Texas Charles A. Knupp Knupp Brothers Washington Harve Knupp N. Mex Oskaloosa

Mrs Eicher Visits Girl Scouts Center in New York

Mrs Edward C Eicher wife of the SEC commissioner from Washington DC visited the National Girl Scouts Little House in New York City. Gertrude Stewart Bowman formerly of Washington oversees the National House. The Little House mimics John Howard Payne's home and serves as a demonstration center for Girl Scout activities. Mrs Mayme Perrine and her daughter Roberta returned to Chillicothe Missouri after a visit with Mrs Alfred Brown and family.

Edward C. Eicher Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D. C National Girl Scouts New York City Gertrude Stewart Bowman Washington John Howard Payne Sweet Home Mayme Perrine Roberta Chillicothe Alfred Brown

Start Drive for Attendance Boost at Local Football Tilts

A community effort to boost attendance and enthusiasm for Washington high school and junior college football was urged at the Chamber of Commerce meeting led by Glenn Mace. He promoted season tickets at 1.25 with reduced per game costs, aiming to fill Case field and energize school sports. A committee was formed to sell tickets to local firms and the public. Irene Fishburn of Des Moines visits Washington this week.

Washington Case Field Chamber of Commerce Glenn Mace Board of Education Mace Fred Geneva Kenneth Kimbertin Schoos G. F. Mace Clarence Logan Lewis Jeeter Estoria

Hospital Notes Bleed Of Names

John Wellman admitted for medical treatment yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Lloyd Chabal of Riverside underwent a major operation this morning. Albert Askea of Washington admitted yesterday afternoon. Leewell Jolly of Ainsworth had an appendectomy last. Mr Albert Janacek and baby laughter dismissed this morning for their home in Washington.

John Wilson Wellman Lloyd Chabal Riverside Albert Askea Washington Leewell Jolly Ainsworth Albert Janacek Baby Laughter

Hole-In-One Club Again Promises Washington Payout

The Washington country club revives its Hole-in-One club with about 80 paid members and a $50 jackpot. A maker of a hole in one earns 60 percent of the fund, with the remainder remaining for future prizes. Since 1936 only a few players previously recorded aces on the greens.

Washington Doc” Lee Washington Country Club T. J. Pease Joe Pease Washington Golt

Church Softball Games Set for Labor Day

A church league softball tournament is arranged for Labor Day afternoon at Stewart school ground. Six to eight teams are expected with Evangelical, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist squads confirmed and others may enter. Pairings will be drawn Friday evening at the YMCA.

M.C Stewart School YMCA

Mrs Crat and friends visit Cincinnati travelers

Mrs Marguerite Crat of Cincinnati arrived to spend the week with friends. Margaret Alice Stewart accompanies her, returning with her father W G Stewart. A steak fry at the Jungbluth summer home near the Iowa river honored those leaving for college.

Marguerite Crat Cincinnati Ohio Margaret Alice Stewart W. G. Stewart Mildred Anderson Mary Lynn Heilman Ruth Turner Faye Holland Iola Dittmer Ruth Erdice Keota Logan Heilman Ernest Moothart LeRoy Riley Harold, Wehr Bill Walker Carl P. Jungblath Jungbluth Iowa River Mire Dittmer Parsons College Mr. Riley Mr. Jungbluth University of Iowa Miss Andersen Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines

Local families visit Burlington for picnics and events

Mr and Mrs Geo W Rudiger and daughters attended a Northwestern Mutual Life picnic with relatives from the Midwest. Georgeanne served as a National YPCU delegate at Estes Park Colo. The Elder family returned from two week vacation including Silver Bay Ny and an Ys Men's International meeting. Bantam entries at the fair led to multiple prizes for Art Prall. Western Union changes in staff and management noted. Various locals, including the Durian, Huston and Lynn families, visited Burlington. Elmer Morrison was hospitalized after an eye injury.

Geo. W. Rudiger Cgeorgeanne Jean Ellen Burlington Piconic Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Rudiger Black Jills Yellowstone National Park Colorado Georgeanne Y.P.C.U Estes Park Colo Park Dave Elder John Owen Silver Bay Lake George New York Owen Elder Pittsburg

Stanley League Scores and Standings Snapshot

Scores and standings for teams led by Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with recent results. Wednesday games show Pittsburgh sweeping Philadelphia twice and Boston Chicago New York defeating St. Louis. Morning schedule lists Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York St. Louis and others with doubleheaders across cities.

W. II. Pet Cincinnati Brooklyn OU Weene Anea Chicago Csde Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pittsburch Boston New York St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington St Louis

Mrs S McFadden Visits N Lease at Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville August 29 Mrs S S D McFadden of Des Moines spent several days visiting her sister in law Mrs N Lease and plans to move to California to be with her son Rev. and Mrs N F Chapman visited Bettendorf to see their son Rev Paul Chapman and family. Dorothy Rice of Ft Madison visited Mrs Cora McKee and friends. Lillian Holmes traveled to Burlington for visits with former colleagues and friends. Rev and Mrs D C Davies and daughters Gwyneth and Lois also mentioned.

Crawfordsville Ft. Madison Lillian Holmes Burlington D. C. Davies Gwyneth Lois

Mother Knew Routine of Children's Clinic at State Fair

The Melville Alleman family visits the baby health clinic at the state fair. Mrs Alleman, a first prize winner among rural girls 20 years ago, brings Verda Mae 15 months and Roberta Kay 1 month. Verda Mae cries briefly yet cooperates showing her toes she calls pigs while Roberta Kay stays calmer and teases her sister.

Des Motnes Melville Alleman Alleman Roberta

Fort Dodge Rotary Club Inter-City Conference Set

More than 150 Rotarians from 18 cities will attend the Fort Dodge Rotary club's eighth annual inter-city conference. Capt. Donata Donaldson a British Army officer will speak at the event in Port Dodge today.

United States Port Dodge Fort Dodge

Chicago Trip Winners Named by Iowa 4-H Clubs

URS MAINES six winners receive trips to the National Club Congress in Chicago next fall for outstanding 4-H livestock club members at the Iowa state fair. Herbert Rees Pleasantville Ta showed erand champion baby beef. Bill Price Barham champion Angus. Warren D Kaney Madrid champion Hereford. William J Hunter Iowa City sheep club. Detmer Sanders Baule Grove market pig. Raymond Bell Washington champion pure bred pig.

URS Maines Chicago Lil Herbert Rees Pleasantville Bill Price Barlham Warren D. Kaney Madrid William J. Hunter Iowa City Detmar Sanders Baule Grove Market Raymond Bell Washington

Public Safety Chief to Explain $2 085 Shortage

Des Moines state officials call for Karl Fischer to appear before the legislative interim committee to explain steps taken to repay a $2 085 shortage in the driver’s license division of the public safety department from months ago.

Des Moines Karl Fischer Fischer State Treasury Public Safety Department

Bedford Singer McCoun Hurt in Colorado Auto Crash

Misa Kathleen McCoun a 21 year old Bedford girl and Drake University senior who earned a Lotte Lehmann scholarship to study with the Metropolitan Opera star was injured in an auto accident in Colorado. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs A B McCoun she had planned to return to New York in September to continue her voice studies. Her rich contralto was praised after Mme Lehmann’s Des Moines concert in January 1939.

Bedford Misa Kathleen McCaun Drake University Lotte Lehmann Metropolitan Opera Colorado A. B. McCoun Mme. Leh- Mann Metropolitan Des Moines

White Way Club Meeting Held At Munro Home

Fourteen members of the White Way club and one guest, Mrs. Keith Stewart, gathered Tuesday afternoon at Olive and Edith Munro’s home. A business meeting was led by Pearl Smith and Mrs. George Evans, with Miss Smith receiving gifts from sunshine sisters. Three tables provided entertainment and a two course lunch was served by Miss Smith. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Fred Forinash on September 17.

White Way Club Keith Stewart Olive Edith Munro Pearl Smith George Evans Miss Smith Sunshine Fred Forinash

Luithlys Return to Rubio From Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs L B Luithly return from a two week visit with relatives in Los Angeles California John Luithly and Janet drive to Cedar Falls to fetch Janet who attended summer school Karl Gilles brings Mrs Gilles Ivan and Mare Ann home after visiting the Gilles parental home The director worked on teeter boards swings and playground Leslie Brum aided by Cora Lambert Thelma Ruby and Boyd Schmitter wed in Missouri Thelma is Bill Rubys daughter and Boyd is Freddie Kehmitters son Frank Strickland’s house is being renovated

Arthur Lambert Rubio Town L. B. Luithly Los Angeles California John Luithly Cedar Falls Janet Karl Gilles Shellsbore Cora Lambert Leslie Brum Thelmn Ruby Boyd Schmitter Missouri Thelma Bill Ruby Boyd Freddie Kehmitter Washington Guy Brothers Brighton Laurence Bond Charles Carriker Frank Strickland

Birthday honors for Pythian Circle oldest member

Mrs Homer Mount hosted the Pythian Circle at her South Iowa Avenue home. A brief business meeting was followed by piano solos, a solo with accompaniment, and a birthday song as Mrs Mount nears her eighty eighth birthday tomorrow. Clever contests and games filled the afternoon along with refreshments for members and guests Carla Guther Ruth Ann Plumiy.

Homer Mount Pythian Circle Mount Iowa Avenue C. Harry Davis Mirs W. B. Mount C. BK. Plumly Plumly Mr. Dicken Guy Cole Dieken Plumiyo Carla Guther Ruth Ann Plumiy

Marriage of Evelyn P D Tinnes and J A Mayer

Mrs Evelyn P D Tinnes wed J A Mayer in a single ring ceremony at St Pauls Evangelical Church officiated by Rev Carl W Klein. The bride wore navy blue crepe with braid trim. The couple reside in Dutch Creek and will live in Wellston where Mayer operates a general merchandise store.

Evelyn PD. Tinnes J. A. Mayer St Pauls Evangelical and Reformes Ehurch Carl W. Klein Mr. Mayer Dutch Creek Wellston Mayer General Merehear Dise

Crown Jewels Move Reserved for Coronation Events

The Tower of London guards the crown jewels and only on special occasions such as coronations are the stones removed. Stram guards accompany the relics when they are taken to the national jewelers for reset or remounting.

Tower of London Stram

Brighton Social Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits

Prody A Borkevski reports Mr and Mrs Ray Rathmel and two daughters visited the Leslie Turnipseed home in Brighton. Mervin Cox moved to Eldora. Prody Borkoski and Leland Horton attended the National Rural Letter Carriers Association convention in St Louis with Floyd Shockley of Mt. Pleasant. Mrs Sally Mikseh moved to Auxvasse Missouri.

Prody A

Healthy Subway Workers In New York Noted For Good Health

New York subway workers, despite limited sun exposure on the job, are considered notably healthy by officials and unions citing regular shifts, access to meals, and routine health screenings.

New York Subway

Vacation at Clear Lake Ends Pleasantly

The article notes a couple returning from a vacation spent at Clear Lake where they enjoyed a very pleasant time.

Clear Lake

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