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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

2

Local residents attend Hollinger sale and daily town notes

Mr and Mrs H F White of Harper G W Lund Ottumwa Clint Rhea and Mrs Frank Maxwell Crawfordsville Mr and Mrs Russell Spong and daughter Ruth Anne Olds Mr and Mrs Gerald Man and Mrs Walter Jur Wellman were business lers here yesterday The M Hollinger sale is noted for December 11 Also Ford-8 priced at 770 delivered in Washington Iowa Nancy Colby St Sue Mo visiting Wanda Dowd Tom Duncan R Pratt traveled to Des Moines on business Plans for January theater events and a Turkey dinner with bazaar at the Presbyterian church site references to local callers.

H. FE. White Arper G. W. Lund Ottumwn Clint Rhea Frank Axwell Crawfordsville Russell Spong Ruth Anne Olds Geraldman Walter Jur Wellman

Cardinals Visit Centerville For Local Junior College Clash

Washington junior college Cardinals head to Centerville to face the Maroons in the second game of the season. Centerville relies on Norbert Norris and Norval Norris to bolster the front line with veterans Marvin Gingerich and Charlie Thrapp. Edmondson and Finke lead the backcourt as coach Ken Kimberlin balances a nine man squad with promising freshmen Longer brothers and Milo Steele in reserve roles.

Washington Junior College Cardinals Centerville Maroons Burlington Blackhawks Co.s Bobby) Roberts Ken Kimberlin Norbert Norris Norval Marvin Gingerich Charlie Thrapp Frank Dea Norris Ellis Finke Bill Edmondson Sigourney High School Dick Longer Milo Steele

Fire Damage Shuts Lone Tree Buildings

Local residents, including Mr and Mrs d Mayhew and Mr and Mrs Bill Crayne, visited Lone Tree to view the destruction from a large fire that damaged Eclipse Lagaber Co offices. Nearby, Mrs Kenslar traveled to Peoria with her grandson to spend winter in the Hallberg home while her daughter stayed with relatives. Community members attended events, visits, and lectures in nearby towns as schools noted early dismissal due to a period of low water.

D Mayhew Bill Crayne Aon Eddie Lone Tree Tesday Mayhews Orville Kemp Eclipse Lagaber Company Lone Tree William Kenslar Peoria F. G. Hallberg M Hallberg

Family clears home. Bauer couple and infant move out

Mrs. Clark Bauer and her baby son Stanley Lou were dismissed this afternoon from their home on West Chester. Joe Hill of 04 North Fifth Avenue was admitted as a medical patient last night.

Clark Bauer Stanley Lou West Chester Joe Hill North Fifth Avenue

Salladay Families Visit J Martindale Home in Burlington

Highland Center Iowa reports the Salladay family from Washington visited John Martindale and family in Burlington as he recovers from illness. The group returned to Wapello for Robert Feitz funeral and other Thanksgiving gatherings.

Salladay J. Martindale Burlington

Three Talks Heard by 100 Continue on Iowa Roads

The report covers talks by Representative Stewart and Mr. Stout on legislative and school district issues in Iowa. Stewart hints at no tax cuts next session and proposes a Des Moines state office building. Community leaders Willits and Klein praise farm support and the Festicorn, with local residents, families, and hosts noted.

Iowa Representative Stewart Stewart Stout Statehouse Des Moines Capitol Willits L. C. Willits Chamber of Commerce Lie Klein

Junior champions bring fancy price at 41st international livestock exposition

At the 41st international live stock exposition in Chicago on December 6, junior contest yields top prices. Max the reserve grand champion Angus steers sold for 62.5 cents a pound at 1,100 pounds, bringing exhibitor Herbert Rees 687.50 dollars. Other winners include Liele Mullins from Iowa showing the top steer weighing 1,075 pounds and Clyde Vatley farm of New Sharon showing the finest two to three year old stallion.

Chicago Marreibar Herbert Rees Pleasentville Iowa Liele Mullins Madison County Itowa Byueo Clyde Vatley Farm New Sharon Town

How to Roast Beef Without Water

Do not add water to the roasting pan. Heat oven to 500 degrees. Place roast fat side up in an open pan and roast 20 minutes until browned. Reduce temperature to 200 degrees and roast 30 minutes per pound.

Mrs McConaughy Hosts Party for Her Daughter

Mrs K M McConaughy hosted a holiday party in her Davenport area home for her daughter Lawrence Cathryn who will wed L Kozak. Bridge on three tables. Mrs David Elder won high score. Guests received corsages of sweet peas. Out of town guest Mrs R A Hender of Kalona attended.

K&. M. McConaughy Lawrence Cathryn L. Kozak Davenport McConaughy David Elder McConausky Helen Fulton R. A. Hender Kalona

Mrs. John Shalla Hosts Euchre at Home

Mrs. John Shalla entertained three tables of euchre yesterday afternoon at her South Iowa Avenue home. Mrs. Leo Te Bockhorst won the high prize, while Mrs. Ed Conner took the low prize. Mrs. Emma Bopp assisted with serving after the card games, and decorations reflected the holiday season.

John Shalla Iowa Avenue Leo Te Bockhorst Ed Conner Emma Bopp

Ruth Johnson and Charles Brooks Wed in Wayland

Announcement from Wayland Missouri notes Ruth Johnson of Orian Illinois and Charles Brooks son of Mr and Mrs H C Brooks wed on October 18 at Wayland. Brooks is a senior at State Teachers College Macomb Illinois. They spent the weekend with his parents and shared a turkey dinner with relatives.

Wayland Chas. Brooks H C. Brooks Ruth Johnson Orian Brooks State Teachers College Macomb Nell Will George Brooks Meyer D .F. Meyer Gleaners

Local couples wed in Columbus Junction area ceremonies

Miss Lelia Hantt daughter of Mr and Mrs Hilton Hantt and Ralph Wilson son of Mr and Mrs J M Wilson wed Dec 3 in the United Presbyterian church parsonage Columbus City. Rev Harold Irwin officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s home. They will reside in Columbus Junction. Frances Meredith and Merle Levey Hudson wed in Columbus Junction area with Rev Claud Rissinger officiating and will live on a farm near Columbus Junction. Mildred Nelson and William P Neumann married Nov 29 in Warsaw with Rev W A Raabe officiating. couple to live in Warsaw.

Columbus Junction Lelia Hantt Hilton Hantt Ralph Wilson J. M. Wilson United Presbyterian Church Columbus City Harold CC. Irwin Meredith- Hudson Frances Meredith Meredith Columbus Merle Levey Hudson Ro L. Hudson Novelty Kahoka Claud Rissinger The Christian Church Columbus Nelson Neumann Mildred Nelson Ina Nelson Warsaw Ind William P. Neumann Presbyterian Church W. A. Raabe

Mrs. Dick Ruge of Wellman Calls This Morning

Mrs. Dick Ruge of Wellman was a caller here this morning, leaving a brief message and exchanging information with staff.

Dick Ruge of Wellman

Oyster Supper For Pansy Hill Club Families

Pansy Hill club members and families held an oyster supper at the Ernest Wagner home last evening. Thirteen families attended with guests Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Birmingame and son Dwight of Zanesville Ohio visiting in the Wagner homes. The event featured two long tables with miniature Christmas trees and Cal dies and pinochle games. The supper committee included Mrs. Glenn Thompson Mrs Cyrus Birka and Mrs B L Rouse. A Christmas party is planned at Sam Sigafoose home next Wednesday afternoon December 11 with Mrs Naomi Kephart and Mrs Roy Kephart assisting.

Pansy Hill Club Ernest Wagner Wayne Birmingame Dwight Zanesville Ohio John Glenn Thompson Cyrus Birka B. L. Rouse Sam Sigafoose Naomi Kephart Roy Kephart

Benefit Card Party Draws Fifteen Tables at Masonic Temple

Bridge and pinochle were played at fifteen tables at the Eastern Star benefit party held last evening in the Masonic Temple. Prizes went to Mrs. Joe Barnes and Joe Falk for high bridge scores and to Will Sheetz and Mrs. Frank Hunt for high pinochle scores. Refreshments were served. officers of the Eastern Star chapter ran the event.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple Joe Barnes Joe Falk Will Sheetz Frank Hunt Eastern Star Chapter

Birthday announcements for local youths on celebratory day

Marie Sojka daughter of Mrs Rose Sojka is turning seventeen. Ruth Smith daughter of Millen Smith is fourteen. Janice Lee Campbell has birthday today. Lucille Murphy of Ainsworth and Mrs Rodney Arnold of Haskins share birthdays. Johnnie Hyde of Brighton and Donald Voorhees Clarence Chance also celebrate today.

Marie Sojka Rose Sojka Ruth Smith Millen Smith Pleasant Ridge Janice Lee

Harmony Club Meeting at Mrs Stewart Home

Harmony club members gathered at Mrs Cloyce Stewart's home on Wednesday afternoon with guests Julia Harvey Mrs George Masson Mrs Lester Luckenbill and Cherie Stewart. After roll call a business session and program followed including The Red Stocking a Christmas story cello solos piano duets and a gift exchange. Refreshments with a Christmas theme were served and the next meeting is set for January 1 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs Manford Wilcox's home.

Cloyce Stewart Harmony Club Julia Harvey George Masson Lester Luckenbill Cherie W. H McConnell Bill Crayne

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings and Events

A detailed weekly schedule lists Friday Rebekah meeting and election events with a 7 30 p m start and a past noble grand potluck. Saturday features a 19th Century club luncheon with Mrs Robert Patterson and a W R C meeting from 2 30 to 4. A turkey dinner and bazaar at Presbyterian church begins serving at 11 a m. Monday covers literature department evening session at 7 46 p m with Mrs Homer Stephen, Chapter Y T T T business meeting, Bible department at 2 30 p m, and various missionary society activities with donation drives. Tuesday includes American Home sects and orphan collection, Pythian Sisters party at K P hall with a bring dish requirement, and American Home exchanges. Wednesday lists Navajo club meeting at 2 30 p m and additional society notices.

19Th Century Club Robert Patterson Homer Stephen Iowa Avenue W. J. Shannon George Clapper Raplet Young Women's Missionary Society EB. H. Menser West Madison — Street Puesday American Home BE. M McConauehy Orphans Home American Home McCleery Pythian Sisters Exchange American Home Macecssere Squire

Christmas Program in American Home Section 8 Meeting

A special Christmas program will be given at the American Home department section 8 meeting next Tuesday at 2:30 in Mrs. Ed’s home. December Table Decoration will be the talk by Mrs. Walter R. Brown with Christmas music led by Mrs. George Masson. A ten-cent gift exchange and a gift collection will be held. Serving committee: Mrs. R. J. Tanner, Mrs. Seymour Martin, Mrs. Frank Pearson.

Ed Squire Walter R. Brown George Masson R. J. Tanner Seymour Martin Frank Pearson

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Dinner and Bazaar at Church

The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church will serve a turkey dinner tomorrow with noon meals starting at 11 a.m. An evening dinner will be served. A bazaar will feature miscellaneous articles and will be open from 9 a.m. throughout the day.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church

Pinochle Party Held for O. E. S. Members

Five tables of cards were played at the Eastern Star pinochle party yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Will Hemmings won high score prize and Mrs. J. B. Holman took the low score prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Harry Ward. Mrs. HL Miller and Mrs. EB Hammer attended.

Ralph McCreedy Charles Cannon Stanley Thompson Walter Messer Lowacore Masonic Temple Will Hemmings J. B. Holman Harry Ward HL. G Miller EB. &. Hammer

Sunshine Community Christmas Exchange Event

Mrs Howard McBride hosts a Christmas exchange at 1 p m with the Sunshine Community club led by Mrs Don Wylie.

Howard McBride Sunshine Community Club Don Wylie

Pan-America Public Affairs Luncheon Hosts Deliberations

A Pan-American affairs program yesterday featured Mrs. Carrie Berdo and Maud McCreedy as luncheon hostesses at the North Side cafe private dining room. Attendees named capitals and discussed topics under Inter-American Union trade aviation telecommunication and shipping with speakers Mrs. J. E. Wright RE. Warren W. McLaughlin and H. H. McCleery. Guest Mrs. Carl J. Roberts attended the meeting.

Public Affairs Department Carrie Berdo Maud McCreedy Pan-American Union J. E. Wright Inter-American Communications and Trade RE. D. Warren W. McLaughlin H. H. McCleery Carl J. Roberts

Turkey dinner and bazaar at Presbyterian church

Notice announces a turkey dinner and bazaar at the Presbyterian church on Saturday December 7 starting at 11 A M. Refreshments will be served. Also K of P work in rank of page Monday evening. Amount $5312 indicated.

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