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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1939

Page

8

St Mary's Parish Marks 35th Anniversary Revered Priest

Riverside observes the 35th anniversary of Rev. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier as parish priest. He began with the old church, spearheaded the present church’s erection around 1905, and oversaw major buildings including a rectory and a high school. During his pastorate there have been 184 marriages, 791 baptisms, and 344 burials. New Year's services will close 1930s events with a Holy Hour and three Masses on New Year's Day.

Riverside Bernard Jacobsmeier St Mary's Church Jacobsmeier St. Mary's Hall Monsignor Jacobameier Joseph Aloysicus Vesgey George Young Margaret Armbruster Jacobemelter Isabel Green Quinn Henry Green Albert Cray Mildred Bleels Joseph Knebel Catherine Bate Frank J. Truxan St. Mary's

A H Roth sale at Winfield draws varied livestock prices

Fifty head of cattle aged one to eight years sold for 235 to 81 dollars. Jersey heifer 81, Shorthorn and Holstein cows 65 to 75, steers 60 to 65, calves 25 to 40, eight broadsows 17 to 25, 52 pigs 5.50 to 8, horses 25 to 41, eight dozen White Rock pullets 0.55 each. Oats 42 to 43 cents per bushel and corn 59% cents. Auctioneers Paul Klotz and T M Dunnean Calbimbes Junction. Wayland State Bank clerk.

Columbus Junction A. H. Roth Winfield Paul Klotz Tf. M. Dunnean Calbimbes Junction Wayland State Bank

Ewing Wins Early Car License After Thanksgiving Wait

Stobert Ewing of Tripoli sought Bremer county car license No. 1. He got it but endured a long wait. Ewing came to Waverly at noon Thanksgiving, found the courthouse closed, stayed overnight, and was first on deck Friday.

Stobert Ewing Tripoli Bremer County Sle Mr. Ewing Waverly

Chester Schools to Reopen Tuesday After Holidays

West Chester will resume classes Tuesday after Christmas break. The town held New Year dinner at the West Chester Methodist church. Many residents visited relatives in Davenport, Des Moines, Chicago, and other cities for holidays.

Fort Dodge Attorney Declares Iowa Supreme Court Run

War 4W Stowe, a Fort Dodge attorney active in the Iowa bar since 1905, has announced his candidacy for the Iowa supreme court on the Republican ticket.

Stowe Fort Dodge Iowa Supreme Court Iowa

Zihlman Family Holiday Visits Across States

Dr and Mrs Dan J Bulmer of Ann Arbor and Lucile Zihlman of Chicago visited the Andy Zihlman home for Christmas in Brighton. Lucile then traveled to Miami to stay with Mrs John Moore. Other holiday visitors included the Horton family from Des Moines and the Lundin and Tracy families from Cedar Rapids Denver Elliott Indianapolis and Ollumwa. The Stacy family held its annual Christmas dinner in Wayland with Victor Stacy and Connie joining Mr and Mrs B V Garbr y. Doris Robison visited Fairfield joining Art Rich family. Holiday guests at C D Mann home included members from Chicago and Persi.

Floyd Kinnan Mr. Kinnan Chas. Kinnen Oakdale Nebraska Ben Holt St. Louis Bernice Hamm Queen Esther Dorothy Ferguson George Pennington Art Rigenhagen Roberta’ Luers Jean Luers Betty Reif Davenport Ray Seaton W. L. Statler Charlie Evestone Clifford Evestone Moline Howard Zihlman Rock Island Oren Elmore Fontanelle Richard Svee Marshalltown Crossetts Cuesta Roy Crossett W. J. Crossett Gene Crossett Robert Crossett Earl Crossett Washington Keith Crossett Omaha Neb John Wooley Beatrice Krony Krew Phyllis Woodford Oskaloosa Grace Stacy Wayland Mildred Gibson Osceola Fred K.P Knights of Pythias Lorne McNeese Max Waterhouse Maury Maxine Tracy Frances Hoover D. J. Kyle Gail Pringle Verne Landiss Hillsboro Tom Stacy Rhoa Helmick Brighton Dan J. Bulmer Ann Arbor Mich Lucile Zihlman Chicago Andy Zihlman Lucile Miami Florida John Moore Floyd Farts John Abrahamson Des Moines Theodore Horton A. E. Horton Wallace van Oc Beryl Lundin Elliott Hoyt Lundin Cedar Rapids R. EB. Lundin P. A. Tracy Patricia BR. C. Tracy Ollumwa Bernice Hultman Newha'l Harold Gertson Stacy Victor Stacy Connie B. V. Garbry Garbry Lawrence Camp Doris Robison Art Rich Fairfield C. D. Mann Iliard T Hamann Persi Cc. BK. J

Westbound and Eastbound Rail Schedules and Bus Lines

Railroad and bus timetables list regular meetings for Washington Lodge No. 26 and multiple train services including Golden State Limited and Californian routes. East and westbound schedules cover Knoxville branch, Davenport, Kansas City lines, and Burlington Trailways buses with notes on stops and ticketing locations.

Golden State Limited Washington Knoxville EEE Pestan S:ll Ae California Kansas City-Davenport Southwest Limited IGOR W. C. Bell Burlington

Bet A Week Notes Highlight Ping Pong Tournaments

Vacation week brings a fine group of boys to the building. Ping pong dominates the Gra Y division daily tournaments with Pauls Dodder Kelsey and Dodder. Cadet class lists Pratt Lewis Palmer Vacha Goodwin and Palmer. Junior division features Peters Dewis Gamble Freeman Maxwell Freese Kern. Older boys include Lowe Dowell and Knott. Goodfellows baskets distributed Saturday morning. Don Klesey led Christmas day activities. Y's Men enjoyed a strong turnout for Tuesday's meeting with Cadet Redlinger delivering an outstanding talk. Maid-Rites lost to Conesville Wednesday but show potential when fit.

Hog market at Chicago stock yards tops in five weeks

E Temple of Washington county marketed 67 butcher hogs averaging 247 pounds in Chicago Tuesday trade. Hogs ranged unevenly in weight with some over 5 dollars per hundredweight. overall sale at 5.55 per ewt. Midweek high reached 6.15 per ewt, Wednesday average 5.70 per ewt, highest daily trade in five weeks.

Chicago E. Temple Washington County Washington

Municipal band primes New Year concert in community room

The Municipal band used the community room for practice on Thursday evening and Ed Squire prepared the building for New Year’s guests. The YWCA fixed the room in splendid style while the Happy Hour plans their program a week from Sunday evening.

Ed Squire The Happy Hour

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