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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1935

Page

6

Fortnightly club fills quota as two new members join

Society notes report the Fortnightly Public Affairs department meeting at Mrs. F. C. Witzigman home where two new members Mrs. Emil Hesselschwerdt and Miss Dessa Shaw join the 20 member quota. Guests present included four visiting members and details of current legislative topics and unemployment insurance discussed.

F. C. Witzigman Emil Hesselschwerdt Katona Federated Clubs Dessa Shaw Washington County Hospital C. W. McLaughlin Congress Richard McCleery Department Harry Montgomery M. C. DeLong Carl Roberts E. E. Stutsman Anna Dawson Marian Todd Jack Reid

Wednesday club dinners and meeting notices

Wednesday evening February 6 the Business and Professional Women's club will dine in the Y W room at 6 15. Members may bring guests or request excusal by notifying Ruth Ringhelm at 526 by 9 am Tuesday. Linger Longer club meets with Mrs Oren Long Wednesday afternoon February 6 with roll call and verse.

BE. O. W. Club Tom Schulty Roy Hardy Keith Robert Dawson Ed Grayson Glenn Hayes D. L. Carbaugh Sunshine Community Club C. A. Ruebsam Glen Hahn Dorothy Ruebsam Bertha Klopfenstein Business and Professional Women's Club Y. W Mises Ruth Ringhelm Linger Mrs. Oren Lincoln Valentine

Philathea Class Officers Elected at Methodist Sunday School

The Philathea class of the Methodist Sunday school was entertained last evening by Mrs Ted Crone assisted by Mrs Vic Crone. Officers elected include President Mrs Carl Martin and secretary treasurer Mrs Darrel.

Ross Martin Philathea Methodist Sunday School Ted Crone Vic Crone Carl Martin Darrel

Birthday greetings for February 1 celebrants

Birthday wishes salute several individuals born on February 1. Mrs. Harry Payne observes her birthday on this date. Pauline Wittmer of Riehlane turns 20 today.

Harry Payne Pauline Wittmer Riehlane

Holiday in Knockout Stars Baer Beers Win in Athletic Show

Washington veterans of foreign wars staged a lively city hall athletic show with three boxing matches and several wrestling bouts. Baer beat Williams after three falls while Beers defeated Winslow and Kruze stopped Wren in a third round technical knockout amid lively crowd reaction. Bob Rush announced a bigger three week return with plans for a Detroit wrestler challenge and a boxing card featuring Rush himself.

Washington of Post Stanley White Washington Clyde Knight Brighton Knight Kruze Hoover K. CO Kennedy Wren Muscatine Jimmy Kruze Dallas Texas Wren Jake Hoover Everett Holliday Hoover Wild Willy’ Williams Tipton Jimmie Baer Cedar Rapids Baer Bob Rush Williams Leslie Beers Iowa City Winslow Beers Rush Detroit

Price List for Patterns From Washington IA Pattern Dept

Afternoon or Evening Our BOOK OF FASHIONS is 10 cents. Price of PATTERN 15 cents in stamps or coin. Wrap coin carefully. Evening Journal Pattern Department Washington Iowa. Send all pattern orders with necessary amount of cash to The.

Ellen Worth

Regular meeting notices for W. R. C. and 19th Century club

The W R C regular meeting is set for Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs A Anderson's home. The 19th Century club will meet at 2 30 Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs A Anderson. Peppy Lynn 4 H club convenes Saturday at 2 with Helen and Mabel Finney.

A. Anderson Peppy Lynn Hollow Helen Mabel Finney

Fortnightly club music meeting moved to new venue

The Fortnightly music department will meet with Miss Elsie Bratt Monday evening at 7 45 PM. Change of place announced. Mrs George Freshwaters will lead a Chopin program. The Vigilant class of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mr Schmoeller at 109 Wes Madison Street Monday evening February 4. Supper as usual. The Afternoon Section of the Dept of Literature will meet Monday Feb 4 at 2 30 PM with Mrs Nettie Mc Laughlin at 221 East Main.

Zehr Hinshaw Elsie Bratt George Freshwaters Chopin The Presbyterian Church Schmoeller Wes Madison Street Dept. of Literature Nettie McLaughlin East Main

Presbyterian church choir practice Friday night

The Presbyterian church announces a choir practice Friday at 7 30 PM. Members are reminded to attend as part of weekly worship prep.

Presbytrian R

Minnesota Tilt Tickets Remain Amid Likely Large Crowd

Iowa City reports about 6 400 Minnesota game tickets sold by Thursday noon with 500 reserved seats and 6 900 general admission still available. Reservations and walk up sales could push attendance near the season high though weather may limit the field house record of 13 200.

Iowa City Altho Minnesota Charles Galiher Indiana

Demons Renew League Warfare in Third Place

Washington high school Demons must beat Ottumwa to secure a first division place in the Little Six as they face Ottumwa on its large floor. Washington seeks to rebound from a mid season slump while Ottumwa has improved. Muscatine goes to Mt Pleasant and Burlington to Fairfield. The Washington junior college Cardinals have no game this weekend and plan games with the UT team and trips to Albia and Centerville next.

Ottumwa Washington High School Guy Carlton Washington Bie Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Burlington Fairfield Washington Junior College Cardinals Maquoketa Albia Enterville

Rural School News Highlights Student Achievements

Hazel Longer and Iris Rath lead honors with top grades in spelling arithmetic language and history. Donald Kuhn and Donald McAulin show consistent attendance while Donald Kuhn shines as the only student never absent or tardy in the first semester. The school notes new corn curtains and shades, a declamatory contest scheduled for February 1 at Shiloh, and Christmas decorations with posters, toys, sleds, bells, and a New Year’s baby drawing.

Hazel Lla Donald Kuhn Donald McAuhin Iris Rath Verla Boshart Donald McAtlin Gardy Robert Blanchard Ula Marie Donald Kut Shiloh Clinton Hoshart Willie Uvonald Kuhn Iris Va Weekly Rose Verla Dborhart Ford Vertsatteshart Donald McArtin Santa Claus Lla Weekly Santa

Referee dispute looms for YMCA vs Junior College showdown

Washington county basketball clash set for Monday pits YMCA and junior college teams with a heated debate over a suitable referee. Henry Little and George Freshwaters clash over officials, with rumors of Bob Rush or Jimmy Baer possible, and police protection at ringside.

Washington County Henry Little George Freshwaters City Hall Bob Rush Jimmy Baer Little Collegians Henry Bob Jimmy Yarmouth Fubt McClure Washington Brown Smith

December decorations and a Christmas program at school

Students welcomed visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Walker and Mrs. Blanchard. A Friday before vacation program featured readings, stories, and poems. Small children played games, Clinton Dashhart won a chocolate Santa, Donald McArlin earned a pencil for spelling, Verla Boshart collected prizes for the most peanuts and for forming words from Christmas day.

Forrest Walker Blanchard Doris Evelyn Hoxworth Roth Longer Evelyn Nethergall Miss Longer Clinton Dashhart Donald McArlin Verla Verla Boshart

Evolution and Eugenics Commentary

The Detroit News notes little evidence that modern mate choice outpaces prehistoric patterns and argues evolution hinges on natural selection. Proponents of eugenics claim humans could soon steer improvement through intelligent selection and policy.

The Detroit News

Nine of ten suffer cold more in men than women

A study finds nine of ten people catch the common cold with men more susceptible than women. The report notes higher incidence among men across age groups and backgrounds.

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