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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

2

Christmas Visits Named in Local Notes

Frances Stewart of Chicago plans to stay with her mother C. W. Stewart and aunt Eva over Christmas. Evelyn Hexworth leaves for Milwaukee to spend the holidays with friends. Nellie Wilson of Des Moines arrives tomorrow to spend the holidays with her aunts. Detjen's advertises Christmas flowers with delivery.

Frances Stewart Chicago C. W. Stewart Evan Evelyn Hexworth Milwaukee Wis Nellie Wilson Des Moines

Robesons Called to Moline for Ill Relative’s Illness

Rev and Mrs M A Robeson of Cotter left after Sunday worship to visit Mrs Bertha Buettner in Moline Ill whose facial stroke Friday preceded. They reported her condition slightly improved on Tuesday noon. Kathryn Bostwick of Chicago returns home for Christmas with her parents the Bostwicks.

M. A. Robeson Cotter Moline Ill Robeson Bertha Buettner James Jensen Robesons

Anotypist Gladys Edwards joins Jour nal office staff

Gladys Edwards becomes an anotypist at the Journal replacing Beatrice Wilson. Marjorie Means now serves as proofreader, with Mrs Gordon Meeker as front office assistant. confirms staff changes among Journal employees. Also notes Livingstons visiting Park Ridge for Christmas and local family gatherings with Ralph Edwards and others.

Gladys Edwards Journal Beatrice Wilson Marjorie Means Miss Edwards Gordon Meeker Shannon

Maid-Rites Defeat Winfield 44 to 33 At the Y gym

John Jackson led Washington the Maid-Rites to a 44 to 33 victory over Winfield town team. The contest stayed tight until the final minutes as Jackson McClure and Marshall sparked a late push while Winfield relied on J Patterson and Renshaw Chrissinger. A stoppage occurred when referee Whitehead was struck and had to leave the game with Mangold finishing.

John Jackson Washington Maid-Rites Winfield Town Washington Winfield J. Patterson Jackson McClure Marshall Renshaw Chrissinger Smith Ray Whitehead Francis Mangold

Local Families Prep for Christmas Visits Across Iowa City

Mrs Floyd Greelan names daughter Judy Ann though Marcia Kay was reported. The Greelans and Judy Ann rest in Iowa City hospital as Vic Westphal travels from Chicago for Christmas. Westphal family plans gatherings at the John Westphal home with Mrs. Westphal arriving Saturday. Jean Moore returns from Rochester Minnesota while Dr Fred L Moore Jr and Cincinnati relatives visit for the holidays. Jess Nicolet and Urbana relatives join Haygreen family for Christmas. Margaret Alice Stewart from Cincinnati arrives Saturday to spend the holiday with W G Stewart. Mrs A H Twinam, recently operated on in University Hospital, Iowa City, has returned home and is sister to Mrs A W Yard.

Floyd Greelan Judy Ann Journal Marcia Kay A. H. Twinam Donnelson Washington University Hospital Iowa City

Christmas Program and Dinner at Tyrone and Franklin Schools

Marguerite Brohm and Elma Emde announce a community bake dinner at Franklin School Friday evening December 23 with a Christmas program and one act play at Tyrone School at 8 o clock. Hot lunch and candy served. all welcome.

Tyrone Elma Emde

Bowling Tourney Nears Championship in City League

Sitler and Ross opened the season tie by meeting at City Hall Alleys with Ross winning 2419 to 2363. Smart and Parrish and Martins Cleaners lead the second half with three wins apiece and face off tonight, winner meeting Ross next week for the early winter title.

Sitler Ross City Hall Smart & Parrish and Martin's Cleaners Charles Crone Bill Sitler Lawrence McKeone Ed Sorrell Mike Crone Russell Knott Sidney Smith Bears Jackson

Riverside Defeats Springdale in B-Six Conference Game

Riverside won 24 to 10 over Springdale in a B-Six conference basketball matchup. Frost led Riverside with 16 points while Fox and Hartzler added four each. Springdale was led by J Todd with four points. The night also featured a Riverside girls 25 to 20 victory as Bates Meeks and Frost top scorers for Riverside. Referee was Mr. Larson of Iowa City. Riverside next faces Conesville on January 6.

Riverside Riverside Public School Springdale High School Kalona St. Mary's iRiverside Ganner Springdale Frost Fox Hartzler J. Todd Cummings Gerot Millett Sendergard Peterson G Todd M. Hartzler Riverside Girls Bates Meeks Dorothy Kenney Linn Small Nash Williams Clemens Stagg Lueckey Weber Marek Kenney Frost Shalla Larson Iowa City Conesville

Community Dance and Dinner Event at Local Halls

A V F W dance is planned for Friday December 28 at K C hall with Horaks orchestra. A Breakfast dinner at Franklin School on Friday noon December 23 precedes the Christmas program and exchange in the afternoon. Marguerite Brohm, teacher, 26612.

Franklin School Dee Marguerite Brohm K. C. Hall Horak

Washington Juniors Top Kalona 24 to 4 in League Game

Washington junior high, coached by Joe Duea, defeated Kalona 24 to 4 yesterday. Bob Lowe scored eight points on eight field goals while the Washington lineup rotated to involve the whole squad and strengthen defense.

Kalona Washington Junior High Joe Duea Washington Bob Lowe Lowe Duea Soring Helfrich Conner Mavenan Mnett Cscheme San Wsco Burham D .Moore U ‘Squire Kelly Shaver Brenneman Borke Caneo Wesnaus S Drollinger Snodgrass Peterseim Engstrom Southwick

Columbus Junction Defeats Letts 27 to 18

Columbus Junction high school beat Letts 27 to 18 in a Tuesday game. Myers led Columbus with nine points while Collins of Letts scored six. Columbus Junction also defeated Letts second team 13 to 11. Morning Sun visits Friday for a Southeast Iowa league matchup.

Columbus Junction LETTS Columbus High School Junction Myers Collins Morning Sun Iowa

Ives McKay and Kurtz Host Christmas Bridge Party

Mrs Ives McKay and Mrs Boice Kurtz co hosted a H and H bridge club Christmas party at Mrs Ives McKays home Tuesday evening A two course luncheon was served at decorated quarter tables Christmas tree lights held a sharing exchange Bridge games ran on two tables with high scores won by Mrs P E Wanerus and Mrs Boice Kurtz Travel prize went to Mrs McKay and low score to Mrs Randall Neill The next meeting will be after the holidays.

Ives McKay Boice Kurtz H. and H. Bridge Club P. E. Wanerus Boilce Kurte McKay Randall Neill

Baby Born at 3:52 AM in Washington Parents Creech

Mr and Mrs Jack Creech of Washington welcomed a son this morning at 3 52 weighing eight pounds thirteen ounces. Marjoria Slead of Wellman had an appendectomy, and Mrs Francis Singleton of Washington also underwent an appendectomy this morning. Mrs John Riees was dismissed last evening and Virgil De Marce was dismissed yesterday afternoon.

Jack Creech Washington Marjoria Slead Wellman Francis Singleton John Riees Virgil de Marce

Local families plan Christmas visits and travel

Mr and Mrs Fred Maasdam and daughter Mary will travel to Sioux City to spend the holiday weekend with Mrs Maasdam's parents. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kimberlin and daughter Carole Jean head to Marshalltown for Christmas with relatives. Mr and Mrs Russell Knott go to Princeton to see Mr Knott's mother Mrs R McQuire and family, returning Tuesday. Harry Knott of Canada arrives Saturday for Christmas. Kathryn Little from the University of Nebraska will stay with John Wing a and friends. Ed Smith visits St Joseph Missouri for Christmas with family. Washington stores will stay open evenings until Christmas. Mr and Mrs C F Van Patten of Sioux City visit CR McCutcheon Sr. tomorrow. Mrs Van Patten and Mr McCutcheon are sisters. Mr and Mrs C R McCutcheon Jr of Oskaloosa visit Christmas weekend at parental homes of C R McCutcheon Sr and Charles Ragan.

Dave P. Livingston Bill Bob Park Ridge Ill S. W. Livingston Livingston S. W Fred Maasdam Mary Sioux City Kenneth Kimberlin Carole Jean Marshalltown Mrs. Russell Knott Princeton,r Mr. Knott R. McQuire Mr. McQuire Kathryn Little University of Nebraska At Lincoln John Winga Ed Smith St. Joseph, Mo C. EF. van Patten CR. McCutcheon, Sr C. R. McCutcheon Jr Oskaloosa C. R. McCutcheon, Sr Charles Ragan

Christmas Visits By Clow and Davis Families

Donna and Doris Clow of Chicago will arrive home tomorrow night to spend Christmas with their parents Dr and Mrs A W Clow. Virginia Davis and Sara Marie Davis of Iowa City will arrive Saturday to spend Christmas with their parents Dr and Mrs D D Davis. Mr and Mrs L B Luithly of Rubio were shoppers here yesterday. Charles Lynch will leave Saturday night for Boone to spend Christmas with his parents.

Donna Doris Clow Chicago Mrs A. W. Clow Virginia Davis Sara Marie Davis Iowa City D. D Davis Mrs. L. B. Luithly Rubio Charles Lynch Boone

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