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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1935

Page

3

Y M C A. Defeats Cards 42 To 33 In Exhibition

Washington Y M C A defeated the Washington College Cardinals 42 to 33 on the Y court. Freshwaters used multiple lineups, the Y leading early with sharp passing while the Cardinals struggled to close the gap. A rematch is planned at the high school gym within a week or two, with both teams traveling to away games in the interim.

George Fresh- Waters Washington Junor College Cardinals Washington Y. M. C. A Ouards Specttators Hughes Freshwaters George Dodder McClure Meepmond Weatermark Gillespie Durenbery Copeland W. Jones W. Jung Ae Augustine Jarrard Keith Wilson Wellman Moline Vyarnere Musentine Alhia

Demons Face Keota In Tough Ke-Wash Showdown

Washington’s Demons travel to Keota for a hard Ke-Wash conference clash. Keota remains undefeated in league play and is regarded as one of the section’s top teams, making a strong test for Washington.

Washington Demons Keota

Davis Copperfield Opens at State Theater Wednesday

Hollywood previews say the film introduces ten year old Fred die Bartholomew as the new screen find akin to Jackie Coogan. Adapted from a Dickens novel praised as the author’s favorite child, the feature boasts sixty five stars including W C Fields Lionel Barrymore and Maureen O Sullivan in a landmark production after more than a year of preparation.

Davis Copperfield Hollywood Freddie Bartholomew Jackie Coogan Charlie Chaplin Kid Preddie David Charles Dickens W. C. Fields Lionel Barrymore Madge Evans Maureen O Sullivan Fdna May Oliver Jewis Stone Frank Lawton Freiddie i Bartholomew Elizabeth Allan Roland Young Bast Rathbone Hugch Williams Herbert Mundin

Enchanted April Inspires with Ann Harding in RKO Film

Ann Harding stars in Enchanted April a charming tale of four London women who escape to a San Salvatore villa in Italy to reclaim brightness from dull marriages and life The men Frank Morgan Ralph Forbes and Reginald Owen enter the tale disrupting plans The film directed by Harry Beaumont is playing at the Vow theater

Ann Harding London San Stavatore Italy Frank Morgan Ralph Forbes Reginald Owen San Salvetore Elizabeth Hilgabeth Sally Harry Beaumont Vow Theater

Greenland Ice Sheet Report Shows Thick Central Mass

A Greenland ice sheet core reveals an ice thickness of 114 miles across its central region with a maximum depth of about 2,700 meters or roughly 1.3 miles. Scientists describe the mass as a vast, ancient reservoir shaping climate dynamics and sea level projections.

Greenland

Iowa Hawkeyes Face Crucial Road Swing in Big Ten Schedule

Iowa, tied for third, must beat Ohio State in Columbus and Indiana in Bloomington after a string of home losses. Barko tops scoring with 102 points to Blackmer 101 as Iowa aims to restore January form and stay in the championship chase.

Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkeyes Iowans Ohio State Columbus Bloomington Indiana Minnesota Iowa Rollie Williams Purdue Barko John Barko Ivan Blackmer Blackmer Sid Rosenthal

Bears of Alaska and their varied species

The passage lists bear varieties in Alaska, including Polar, black, brown, Kodiak, grizzly, and the bluish glacier bear. It notes the glacier bear as a fierce, lonely creature feeding along glacier edges descending from mountain ranges to the sea.

Alaska

Birthday Greetings From A Local Community

J A Porter born in 1857 in Louisa county recalls early days when the country was prairie from Wyman to Mt. Pleasant. He came to Washington in 1913 and has worked on farms and in carpentry. Today marks his 81st birthday with greetings to Mr Porter.

J. A. Porter Louisa County Prairie Wyman Mt. Pleasant Washington Mr. Porter

Social calendar notices for Pythian Sisters and others

Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday at 7 30 with Mrs Alice B Carter to instruct the temple. Royal Neighbors gather at Woodman hall Tuesday at 8 for officer elections and social. Daughters of the American Revolution hold regular meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs A Anderson hosting and delegate elections to the state conference in Des Moines.

Pythian Sisters Alice B. Carter Woodman Hall A. Anderson Daughters of the American Revolution Des Moines West Chester Altte B. Carter Fairfield

Community social and oyster supper at Pleasant Hill church

A community social and oyster supper is set for 7 30 next Wednesday night at Pleasant Hill church. Everyone is invited to attend.

Pleasant Hill Church

Community clubs schedule events for Thursday

Thursday Chapter 1 PEO meets with Mrs Harriet Wilson at 2 30 roll call PEO memories charter members recall founding of chapter note change of time Walnut Women s club dinner at City Hall bring own table service Hard time social Feb 7 Fleur de Lis club at Boyd Foster home pie prize H H club with Mrs Jesse Moore Lincoln quotation No 4 community club social at school house Independent club meets with Mrs Fred Palmer Thursday afternoon.

Harriet Wilson P. RE. O Walnut Woman’s Club Boyd Foster Home Fleur de Lis Club H. H. Club Jesse Moore Lincoln No. 4

Amble of Merrimac Residents Nods to Local Tasks

Merrimac notes list Mr and Mrs Henry Wolfe Mr and Mrs Glen Shafer and Mr and Mrs Boyd Lantz aiding Lester Kientz in Monday butchering. George Shuppy and Dora assisted Doss Van Winkles Tuesday. The Luth eran church Ladies Aid sent a box to Muscatine Orphans Home. Local residents visited relatives and shopped in Muscatine.

Merrimac Henry Wolfe Glen Shafer Boyd Lantz Lester Kientz George Shuppy Dora Doss van Winkles Ladies Aid The Lutheran Church Muscatine Elmer Reshley Joe Reshley, Jr Dwight Messenger Hermen Johnson Will Brennan Andrew Zihlman George Hoelfer Henry Mannhardt J. L. Leitzinger

Invention of Spectacles Surmised in Thirteenth Century

The article notes spectacles arose in the 1200s with unknown inventor. Some credit Florence monk Alessandro di Spina, others credit English monk Roger Bacon for the invention.

Alessandro di Spina Florence Roger Bacon

Methodist church unit meeting with potluck Friday

The Methodist church plans a joint Friday meeting at the parsonage with a noon potluck. Coffee and cream provided. Additional units meet at 2 30 with listed hosts at several addresses then Section meetings and a Friendship club gathering with Miss Myrtle Pearson. Ladies Aid also convenes at 2 30 with an arranged program led by Mrs Stffas Ross.

W. H. Plum N. 2Nd Ave John Foster E. Main St Lewis Klein E. Washington St A. W. Clow S. 4Th Ave R. A. Means J. H. Deimerly W. Main St E. L. Rouse Jack Caldwell W. B. Marbourg Ladies Aid U. P Ffas Ross

Chicken Supper at Christian Church This Wednesday

Community notice for a chicken supper hosted by the Christian Church from 5 30 to 7 00 PM on Wednesday. Proceeds support church programs. All are welcome to attend and support local fellowship.

The Christian Church

Card of Thanks from Family of Mrs. Patrick Boyd

The husband and children of Mrs. Patrick Boyd express sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kind gestures, messages, and support received during their time of loss.

Patrick Boyd Journal

Seventy-Six Local Notes and Updates

Mrs C O Dayton reports in Seventy-Six for Feb 5 that Richard Fisher helps Waren Davis cut wood. A corn hog meeting was held Jan 29 at Center. Funeral of an aunt of Mrs Pardum in Washington remembered Joy Romine, an early Seventy-Six settler. W Shannon plans Wolf farm move next year. Pupils practice declamatory work for township contest. Mrs Richard Fisher spent Friday night with the Griggs family.

Richard Fisher Waren Davis Center Pardum Griggs

Unclear Death Notice Fragments From Obituary

Fragmentary text references the death of a wife and mother and the emotions of her family. No names, dates, or locations are readable to identify persons or the event.

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