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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1935

Page

5

Doctors of District Plan Meeting Here

Medical men of the first congressional district will meet at the Washington Country Club Thursday evening with Congressman Edward C. Bicher. Invitations have been sent to about 336 doctors. The Washington County Medical Society holds its regular meeting tomorrow night at the Congress Hotel. Mr and Mrs Ray Blankenhorn of Ainsworth shopped here today.

First Congressional District Washington Country Club Edward C. Bicher Washington County Medical Society Congress Hotel

Saving money on food with journal ads this winter

The piece notes higher costs in winter for fuel and coats, then presents food ads in the journal as a way to cut the food budget. It emphasizes using ads to spot real store news and price trends, helping readers plan meals and save money.

Journal Rooney

Roy Thatcher of Kalona Dies in East

Roy Thatcher a truck driver from Kalona died in Rhode Island of heart trouble Friday evening. His body will be returned for funeral services to be held at home with time pending. He is survived by his wife three daughters Mildred Ruth and Edna and two sons Fred and John, plus a brother Earl Thatcher of Providence and two sisters Mrs Florence Goldey and Mrs Irene Perkins. The family had lived near Whatona for six to eight years prior to moving from Welman and Prairie Flower areas.

Kalona Roy Thatcher Ikajona Rhode Island Thatcher Mildred Ruth Edna Fred John Earl Thatcher Providence Florence Goldey Irene Perkins Connecticeut Whatoona Communitie Welman Prairie Flower

Community youth event announced at the Y

The notice calls all young people to attend a gathering at the Y. It emphasizes broad participation and likely implies a youth-centered program or activity sponsored by the organization.

Dancing Class at the State Theater Show

Announcement of a two part dancing program at the State Theater by members of Mary Jane Gorman’s dancing classes. Children’s mothers have prepared costumes for the event and five numbers feature solos duets and group dances including It Happened In Holland and The Bowery.

State Theater Tembers Mary Jane Gorman Patty Patterson Amsterdam Joan Scott Joan Scott. “Soft Shoe Capers Larlou Miller Henrietta Stewart Ruth Marie Michels The Babies Joan Wilson Shirey S Stewart Betty Gross Nancy Fiells Peggy Munn Holland Jane Baldrige Mary Baldrige Lo's Mace Shirley Brown Edith Gilespie Neverly Brown Doris Beatty Donahbelle Kephart Betty Snakenberg Carol Twinam Jane Pau the Bowery Margaret Ann Jupebuth Mary Ann Raner Joan Michels Nor‘s Leffler

Part of Brophy's Ear Damaged at Fox Rehearsal

Edward Brophy, a principal comedian in Republic's $1,000,000 A Minute, loses part of his ear during a rehearsal mishap involving Cyril the Great Dane. Director Aubrey Scott manages to keep the scene intact as stars Roger Pryor Leila Hyams headline with Sterling Holloway Edgar Kennedy and others in the Fox theater production.

Edward Brophy Fox Theater Cyril Great Dane Brophy R Brophy Aubrey Scott S. Brophy Sterling Holloway

Happy Hour meetings set to start Sunday evening

Plans to begin Happy Hour meetings for this year were arranged yesterday afternoon at the council meeting. Junior Cuddy chairs, Helen Sartor is vice chair, and Dave Fulton is secretary. Representatives from Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist churches, plus Girl Reserves Hi-Y and DeMolay attended. The first gathering follows The Messiah or a hymn next Sunday evening.

Happy Hour Council Ae Ee Junior Cuddy Helen Sartor Dave Fulton Baptist Presbyterian Methodist Hi-V DeMolay

Ed Van Fossen Dies at Keota

Ed Van Fossen of Kansas City Missouri died at 4 30 PM Saturday at the Fagen home in Keota after attending a funeral. He was about seventy and formerly farmed in Keota. He leaves a son Karl of Perry Iowa a grandson Edwin and a granddaughter. He also leaves two brothers Edmund and Wallace and two sisters Lida McCullkey and Alice Sheiver. Funeral services were planned for 2 PM at the Fagen home.

Keota Ed van Fossen Kansas City Missouri Walter Fagen Mr. van Fossen Fagen M. J. Fitzgerald Karl Perry Iowa Edwin Edmund Wallace Ft. Dodee Lida McCullkey Green City Alice Sheiver Sewell Town

U S Tax Case Set For Hearing December 19

Des Moines attorney general states the United States will pursue a federal tax case on admission fees for athletic events. The case involves the National Intercollegiate Athletic Association and its tax collection actions across multiple colleges.

Des Moines Lehan T Reon Wil University of Tews Nee Iowa Ric Ten Nvolves Naanal

Palmer Family Attends Funeral in Amish Yesterday

Mrs. S. Gi Palmer's funeral was held yesterday with Ma J R Palmer and son A E F Palmer, daughter Miss Stella Palmer of Washington and K B Palmer of Wear Cheater in attendance. The text notes a defense claim that state university athletic events are government functions and non taxable.

PD. Baker Ryan J. R. Palmer A. E F. Palmer Stella Palmer Washington B. Palmer Wear Gi Palmer Amish

Moline Collegians to clash with Moline team at the Y

The Y M C A Bullets from Moline, a strong tri cities squad, meet a Moline HL team tonight at the Y. The game features former Augustana and St Ambrose stars with a warm up in Davenport and a one cent sale at the door. Eight o clock tip, bargain admissions with 15 cents single and 16 cents for two.

Moline Y. M. C. A. Bullets Tri-Cities Colegians Muscatine Buriington Collegians Burington Kiesey Westermerk Norton Cantoni White McClure Mitchell Briek Pletcher Mt. Pleasant Cardinals Burlington Burlington Junior College Augustana St. Ambrose College Paul Service Dick Pearson Miss Service Rock Island Merv Brown Jack Matthews Francis Murphy St. Ambrose Davenport Eddie Dauw Fox-Moline High School Willie Heerde Albert Clearhout Alex Frazer Carl Johnson Frank Kehoe Davenport Turners Washington Coeds

Crawfordsville Cyclones Split With Mt Union Teams

On Friday night in Mt. Union the Cyclones lost 27-14 while the Cyclonettes won 32-9. The schedule calls for home games Thursday December 19 against Yarmouth boys and girls. Not a Tri-County League match.

Crawfordsville Cyclones Cyclonettes Mt. Union Yarmouth Boys

St. Mary’s High Prevails in Intra City Opener

St. Mary’s beat Riverside 28 to 28 in the opening intracity game. Riverside Midgets defeated St. Mary’s Midgets 88 to 1. The Better Riverside club offers a trophy to the series winner.

Riverside St. Mary's Riverside High Quintet

Mediapolis Wins Game at Junction in Southeast Iowa League

Mediapolis high school defeated Columbus Junction 21 to 21 in a Southeast Iowa league game. Newnam scored 12 for Columbus, Tee 14 for Mediapolis as the first quarter finished 21 to 21 with steady scoring through the game.

Columbus Junction Mediapolis Iowa Wenn Theads Helf Newnam Colembue Tee Madiapol Collins Medianolls TR Wevnello Winstot Vanello New Tonton New London Moraine Sun Columbus Janettes Mornine Sur Winfield Mediapolia Morning Sun

Cookbook Goes on Sale Here Tuesday

The Washington YMCA presents a collection of favorite recipes from Weebington's famous cooks. The 148 page book will be on sale tomorrow at the Nicola and Harmon store with a washable linen cover. Many orders have already been received.

Washington Weebington Journal Nicola and Harmon

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