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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1939

Page

2

Local visits and funerals mark Mt Pleasant weekend

Weekend visitors from West Chester and Ainsworth noted in Mt Pleasant including Mr and Mrs John Stout and daughter and Mr and Mrs Forrest Schumer with three children. Funeral services were held in Rock Island for Mrs Bertha Buettner. Rev Robeson assisted by Rev Vance led the service.

John Stout West Chester Forrest Schumer Mt. Pleasant M. A. Robeson Cotter Rock Island Robeson Bertha Buettner Knox Mortuary Rev J. L. Vance

Cards Defeat Bloomfield 51 to 33 in Benton game

Washington junior college Cardinals dominated Bloomfield 51 to 33 with Franny Mangold guarding Jones and Keiper, Hoskins, Chuck, Yoder, and Jungbloth contributing scoring. The win showcased improved defense and depth as Coach Maasdam extends a promising run into upcoming games.

Bloomfield Washington Junior College Cardinals Franny Mangold George Jones Moomfield Duffields Pete Hosking Hildebrand Washington Cardinals Mangold Jones Franny Hoskins Ronald Keiper Keiper Chuck Yoder McFarland Herron Jungbluth Fred Maasdam Tipton Burlington Letts Ed Chuck Gee Chamberlin Foo Enticce Hoskine Dickinson

Hospital Notices of Births and Admissions Today

Dismissed yesterday were Mrs. Carl Ward and her son. Mrs Harley Davidson and her son. Hayes Crayton was admitted for treatment yesterday. Bertillia Zelenski underwent a major operation last night. Charles Sojka and Tom McAvoy were admitted last night. Mr and Mrs Fred Kephart announce the birth of a daughter at 6 10 this morning weighing nine pounds two ounces. The Kenneth Ornduffs were reported as having a son Sunday night, later corrected to a daughter.

Carl Ward Harley Davidson Hayes Crayton Bertillia Zelenski East Pleasant Plain Charles Sojka Riverside Tom McAvoy Washington Fred Kephart Wayland Kenneth Ornduffs Ainsworth The Journal

Burlington Here on Friday Night

Coach Kenneth Kimberlin leads the Washington Demons for a Little Six clash with Burlington Friday. The Demons seek revenge after an early season loss to Burlington while Burlington plays without high scorer Dale Stewart who is out. Clinton Stewart missed practice with a cold but hopes to play Friday as Washington aims to snap a recent slump.

Kenneth Kimberlin Washington High School Demons Burlington Demons Dale Stewart Muscatine Keokuk Clinton Stewart

Boxing classes planned at the Arnold barber shop

Rodney Arnold invites interested persons to join boxing instruction organized by George Heston, a barber shop porter and Golden Gloves exhibitor. Leleh Soule, secretary of the Y and Legion boxing committee, states the Y is open to boxing instruction for Y members.

Rodney Arnold Arnold George Heston Porter Leleh Soule Soule Yx. c

Lytle Back From Chicago Amid Snowstorm Reports

L L Lytle returns from Chicago noting the city’s severe snowstorm. Lois Sartor, daughter of Dr and Mrs Sartor, accepts a stenographic post with the State Automobile Insurance association in Des Moines. Dr and Mrs Dwyer move from the Boller home as O F Boller sells his residence. The Pratt family returns from a 7500 mile motor trip via Mexico, New Orleans, Pensacola, and Alabama, just missing a tornado and hitting snow in Illinois. Hayes Crayton remains hospitalized at Washington County as flu complications persist.

Lois Sartor M. H. Sartor State Automobile Insurance Association Des Moines Miss Sartor Washington A. B O. F. Boller Iowa Avenue A. EB. Reeves Dr. Dwyer Boller Mr. Reeves LeRoy Pratt Ralph Pratt Clyde Pratt Marjorie Mexico New Orleans Florida Pratt Investors Syndicate Pensacola Fla Birmingham Ala Alabama Imols

Maid-Rites Welcome Wapello Tonight On Home Court

The Maid-Rites host the Wapello Coaches in a key Iowa winter matchup on the Y court. John Jackson, back from an inflated hand, is expected to boost the Maid-Rites at center while Wapello arrives riding a long winning streak with height speed and experience. Tomorrow the Maid-Rites travel to Fairfield.

Aio Wapello Iowa John Jackson Fairfield

Des Moines Couple to Wed at St Anthony’s Cathedral

Nuptial banns read in St Anthony's Cathedral Des Moines announce the approaching marriage of Mildred Costello daughter of Mrs Ann Costello and Jerry Kelly son of Mr and Mrs J M Kelly both of Des Moines. The wedding is set for February 11 at the cathedral.

St. Anthony’s Cathedral Des Moines Mildred Costello Ann Costello Jerry Kelly J. M. Kelly

Regions Demovoted to Flower Cultivation for Perfumes

Europe shifts to fragrant crops with Bulgaria expanding roses and Bulgaria boosts rose production. Southern France concentrates on violets while England remains noted for lavender. The trend highlights region based specialization in perfume materials.

Europe Bulgaria France England

McKinley Assassination by Anarchist gunman

President William McKinley was fatally shot at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo by Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, who fired twice from a concealed pistol hidden in a handkerchief.

McKinley Leon Cxolgosz Bufalo

Megapode Hatched Birds Fly Independently Says Collier's Weekly

Australia’s megapode or bush turkey is described by Collier’s Weekly as the only bird able to fly and live independently from the moment it hatches.

Australia Collier's Weekly

Royal Neighbors Install Officers in Riverside Meeting

Members of Rosebud Camp Royal Neighbors of America in Riverside installed their new officers at a Friday hall meeting. Installing officer Myrtie O Connor of Ainsworth was assisted by Mrs. Philomene Scott and Mrs. Fannie Meeks.

Celia Safourek Mary Stransky Philomene Scott Frances Moss Inside Sentinel Mary Mapel Outside Sentinel Rose Havel Ella Novy Emma Wrank Ruth Havel Courage Kiganern Mehattey Helena Novy Kate Knebel Endurance Vera Streb L. J. Homan

Marriage Licenses Issued In Cedar Rapids Area

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Guy Geret of Riverside and Ethel Seering of Lone Tree and to Leighton Eugene Kelly of Mystic and Elizabeth Mavine Steele of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Buckwalter moved to 102 North Seventh Street from G. Sehmoeller’s property, the Welsh property at East Main and North Seventh. They moved from Ralph Pratt’s property east of the New England apartments. Mrs. Don Welsh and son Peter Michael and Mrs. N. J. Bowens, Cedar Rapids residents, are visiting here with Mrs. Welsh’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jungbluth.

Guy Geret Riverside Ethel Seering Lone Tree Leighton Eugene Kelly Mystic Elizabeth Mavine Steele Washington Marvin Buckwalter North Seventh Street G. Sehmoeller East Main Street North Seventh Ralph Pratt New England Apartments Don Welsh Peter Michael N. J. Bowens Cedar Rapids Welsh J. Jungbluth

Kemp Morgan Oil Field Legend Featured By Western Newspaper Union

A humorous profile praises Kemp Morgan as the premier oil driller of Texas and Oklahoma. It recounts odd exploits including hitting an alum mine, pulling a 22 inch gusher that froze, drilling into rubber in Brazil, and sawing dried postholes into lengths for shipment to markets along the state line.

Texas Oklahoma Kemp Morgan Kemp Brazil Ohio Kansas Tnion

Social calendar highlights week events and gatherings

The column lists numerous community events from Ainsworth and Pilotburg including PTA and church activities. Meetings cover social hours, dinners, embroidery, fundraisers, and club gatherings with dates and host names. Citizens are urged to attend and bring specific items for certain functions.

Birthday notices honor local residents in town

Jimmie Arnold son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Arnold celebrates a birthday today Roy Nelson also marks his birthday Pauline Wittmer of Richland and R F Shannon share celebrations Mrs Laurence Libe is noted as another birthday celebrator A large box of candy was given to the Journal staff in honor of the birthday celebration.

Jimmie Arnold Mrs Lloyd Arnold Pauline Wittmer Richland Journal Force Today R. FE. Shannon Laurence Libe

Honor Davissons at Farewell Party

Farewell party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Davisson in Wellman honored the couple who are moving to a farm near Richmond. Guests played rock and Chinese checkers and refreshments were served. the crowd presented a gift to the Davissons. Sam Stauffer family also honored with a farewell party as they prepare to move to a farm west of Sigourney with supper and games.

Wellman Cecil Davisson Davisson Richmond Sam Stauffer Sigourney

Iowa Moves to Return Confederate Flag to Alabama

Des Moines Iowa lawmakers began steps to restore to Alabama a flag claimed as a souvenir from the Eighth Iowa cavalry's 1864 era. The flag, presented to the town historical department in 1892 by a veteran named Koons, has remained in Des Moines since.

Des Moines Iowa House of Representatives Alabama Republic of Alabama Eighth Town Cavalry Town Historical Department Koons Eighth Iowa Cavalry

Pris cea club hosts new members at Boller home

Mrs O F Boller entertained fifteen Pris cilla club members yesterday afternoon at her home. Three new members were voted in during the business meeting followed by a social afternoon. One course refreshments were served by the hostess while Mrs Steve Stewart was a guest of the club.

O. F. Boller Priscilla Club Steve Stewart

Mrs. W. O. Ralston Hosts White Way Club Meeting

Mrs. W. O. Ralston welcomed White Way Club members at her West Chester area home with guest Margaret Smith. President Mrs. Merle Kekels handed out new year booklets as members recited a club memory. Puzzle winners were Mrs. Edgar Stewart and Mr. Merle B Kekels. poetically minded member was Mrs. Marion Wells. A two course Valentine luncheon followed with help from Margaret Smith and Anna Crayne. The next meeting is February 21 with Mrs. George Evans scheduled to preside.

W. O. Ralston West Chester White Waylub Margaret Smith Merle Kekels Edgar Stewart Merle B Kekels Marion Wells Anna Crayne George Evans

Callers From Ainsworth Crawfordsville And Brighton

Mrs. Harry Pearson of Ainsworth Mrs. David Johns of Crawfordsville and Mr and Mrs Homer Brinton of Brighton were callers here yesterday in a lively roll call moment on the program.

Harry Pearson Ainsworth David Johns Crawfordsville Homer Brinton Brighton

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