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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1938

Page

2

Various Local News Items From Cedar Rapids Area

Local notes report Katheryn Bain ill at St Luke's Cedar Rapids from ruptured appendix. Clara Wood confined with fractured leg after ice fall. Hillerys move within the city. Whitmore family welcomed a daughter yesterday. former Evelyn Bambrick. Kensler visits New Sharon after Washington and Peoria trips. Hynek undergoes hernia surgery at St Thomas Marshalltown. out of work for weeks. Marilyn Hynek with him in Marshalltown. Raymond and Wilma Roger visit. Andersons of Ainsworth visit Smylies in Washington. Shoppers and outings noted, including Mrs Be J Trumbull in Chicago visiting son Paul. Des Moines trip for Ralph Schulty’s mother visit. Auctioneer D F Macon listed. Carter family to Des Moines for pastor convocation with Dr Charles R Brown. Carter relatives in Des Moines and Osceola planned return Friday.

Katheryn Ann Bain A. C. Bain Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids Robert Peters M. C. Hillery East Jeffson Street East Washington Street Richard Whitmore East Moline Jil Whitmore Evelyn Bambrick William Kensler New Sharon Washington Peoria Frank Hynek A & P Company St. Thomas Hospital Marshalltown Wilma McClelland Wellman BE. J. Trumbull Chicago Paul Ralph Schulty Des Moines J. T Schulty W. S. Reister & Sons Josephine Hull Town City Henry Hull D. F. Macon Vernon Carter Joyce Carter Charles R. Brown Yale Divinity School Washington County Carters Osceola

Births and discharges listed at local hospital

Mr and Mrs J Everett Fagen of Keota welcomed a son born at 7 05 am yesterday. Helen Soukup of Ainsworth was dismissed this morning and Jerry Simmering was discharged. Mrs Glenn Van Auken and son Ronnie were sent home to Columbus Junction. Mrs James Boyd of Ainsworth was dismissed this morning.

J. Everett Fagen Keota Helen Soukup Ainsworth Jerry Simmering Glenn van Auken Ronnie Columbus Junction James Boyd

Two Iowa City Teams at the Y Tonight

Washington basketball fans can watch two Iowa City teams at the Y M C A court tonight. The Whites play the Iowa City aggregation once slated two weeks ago, canceled due to icy roads, and the Maid Rites face the Academy Dinettes, described as a high class group. Games start about 7 15 and 8 30.

Washington Iowa City Academy

Yarmouth Triumphs In Overtime Over Ainsworth

Yarmouth defeated Ainsworth 84 to 32 in overtime on Friday night. Ainsworth Tigerettes beat Yarmouth 19 to 12 in the seconds with Norris scoring 11 points.

Ainsworth Yarmouth IOC IOC Cmaawaee A. Goppe Asanean Uneusenan A . Helphery Ainsworth Tigerettes Norris

Louisa County Tourney Opens At Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction prepares for the Louisa county high school basketball tournament with first round games set for Thursday featuring Wy Man versus Morning Sun, Columbus Junction against Wapello, and Grandview against Letts. Winfield defeates Columbus Junction 22 to 17 in a Friday league game.

Columbus Junction Wyman Morning Sun Wapello Grandview Letts Cotter Winfield Iowa Myers Peck Columbus

Duane Tadlock Treats School With Candy

Lexington report notes six year old Duane Tadlock gave candies to classmates on Friday after turning six on January 29. Other items list birthdays for Bobby and Donny Patterson, Hog sales by Everette Green, and health updates on Wm Toan and Mrs Cecil Amlong with plans to move near Sigourney. Helen Green drives a Ford and Junior Bishop returns from the CCC camp in Sigourney.

Wade Gardner Lexington Duane Tadlock Bobby Patterson Donny Patterson Everette Green Wm. Toan Iowa City Cecil Amlong University Hospital Amlongs Sigourney Junior Bishop CCC Helen Green

Albia Visit Sets Tuesday Night Cards Clash

Washington junior college hosts Albia Tuesday as the Cardinals seek revenge after a 48 to 41 defeat at Albia on December 6. The home squad will be short three players Newnam Williams and Keiper, with Pops Harrison of Iowa City refereeing.

Albians Washington Washington Junior College Cardinals Albia Newnam Williams Keiper Pops” Harrison Iowa City

Washington Junior College Draws Waldorf In Tourney Opener

Washington junior college is paired to meet Waldorf in the first round of the state junior college tournament opening Thursday morning February 17 in Des Moines. If Washington wins, it meets the Tipton-Sheldon winner on Friday. Preliminaries are at Roosevelt high school gym and the Drake field house with upper and lower bracket games listed.

Washington Junior College Waldorf Des Moines Dean Harland Mead Washington School Cardinals Roosevelt High School Drake Albia Bloomfield Mason City Muscatine Boone Britt Burlington Centerville Chariton Clarinda Creston Eagle Grove Ellsworth

Social visit and house guests noted

Henry Henderson visits the Everett Green home. Last weekend guests at Mort Emde’s home include Mrs. Ralph John, Marjorie Emde, and a friend from Sioux City. Miss Emde is Mort Emde’s niece.

He Coupe Henry Henderson Everette Green Mort Emde Ralph John Marjorie Emde Sioux City Miss Emde

Clyde Clemens and Lois Visit Crawfordsville

Clyde Clemens and his daughter Lois of Rupert Idaho arrived to visit sister Miss Jennie Clemens and relatives. An independent basketball team from Mofitte Illinois beat local independents 68 to 47. Mrs Eva Blankenhorn broke both bones of her right leg below the knee after slipping on icy water. Charlie Martin, Harold Miller, and Floyd Blankenhorn traveled to Des Moines for a Friday trip.

Crawfordsville Nellie Manners Clyde Clemens Lois Rupert Idaho Jennie Clemens Frank McCoy Durant Iowa Mt. Vernon Helen Mofitte Ill Clarence Fletcher Davenport W. Fletcher Eva Blankenhorn Donald Charlie Martin Harold Miller Floyd Blankenhorn Des Moines Messrs. Martin and Miller

Henry Kolln On Wrestling Card At City Hall Show

Two main events headline the wrestling card at city hall Saturday night Feb 12 announced by A B E Palmer V F W committee chair. Matches include Tom Good Eagle vs Rey Jack Atkinson and Tony Chong vs Henry Kolin with Wild Willie Williams vs Dale Wilson in the opener. Johnny Cole of Iowa City to referee.

City Hall A. B E. Palmer Tom Good Fagle Rey Jack Atkinson Tony Chong Henry Kolin Wild Willie Williams Tipton Dale Wilson Miami Fla Palmer Atkinson Tom Good Eagle Kolin Bear Eagle Preacher Texas Cheney Washington Cedar County Johnny Cole Iowa City Cole

Pet Peeves About Heat Draw Community Interest

A study from 11 207 families finds 5 355 complain of uneven room heating, modern settings like theaters and hotels highlight the issue. Al Roe Son and Green Foundry offer a free heating check up at homes to diagnose and prescribe fixes without obligation.

al Roe & Son Green Foundry & Furnace Works Des Moines

Lumberman's Convention Visit Noted by Mrs Kennedy

Mrs Lauder Kennedy of Washington spent Friday and Saturday here with her aunt Miss Jennie Clemens during the lumberman's convention, making a brief social stay in town.

Lumberman’s Convention Lauder Kennedy Washington Jennie Clemens

Port Distant Haven In Cuba Renamed Camaguey

Porto Principe in Cuba once sacked by the pirate Morgan lies 15 miles inland now called Camaguey after relocation to a safer interior site.

Porto Principe Cuba Morgan Camaguey

Wisdom and Difficulties

A reflective line notes that wisdom does not come to the comfortable but to those who combine nature with brains, suggesting that challenges add depth to understanding.

Iodine Found in Common Foods Aids Gland Health

Iodine occurs in onions carrots seafoods pears cod liver oil potato skin pineapple and watercress. It aids the glands and helps prevent goiter.

Earliest Record of Coal in Theophrastus’s Works

Theophrastus, writing around 300 B C, notes coal used by blacksmiths in Greece and Italy in his stones book signaling the earliest historical reference to coal usage.

Theophrastus Greece Italy

Adlerika Promises Relief From Gas Pressure on Heart

Promotional copy from Pioneer Drug Company claims Adlerika clears stomach gas pressing on the heart and cleans out both upper and lower bowels. It lists Geo L McDaniel Druggist and brand details.

Adlerika Pioneer Drug Company Geo. L. McDaniel, Drugglat

What They Are Saying What They Are Saying

Hollywood artist Russell Patterson defines glamour as a disguise for bad legs gaunt cheek bones and a tired look. Hoover notes the small business conference reflects the attitude of small business nationwide toward the administration. Detroit Mt resident Flomer Martin asserts auto workers want one million dollars a week in relief for Michigan. Miami William Green pursues peace with CIO amid difficult but not hopeless outlook.

Hollywood Russell Patterson Detroit Flomer Martin Michigan Miami A. F. of William Green

Borah Defends States Rights Over Lynching Bill

Idaho Senator William E. Borah argues that state and local government reflect the people's rights and warns that destroying those rights silences the people while the government speaks for them.

Washington William EB. Borah Idaho

Katrina Is Book Review Given for 19th Century Club

Sally Salminen’s Katrina was reviewed by Mrs Frank Miller at a Nineteenth Century club meeting in Mrs Clifford Thorne’s home. The Norwegian island setting centers on a family’s life. Twelve members attended and refreshments were served after the review.

Katrina Sally Salminen Frank Miller Nineteenth Century Club Clifford Thorne Norway

Weekend guests visit John Clarahan home in Harper

Iown Jean Huber and Evelyn Nebergall were weekend guests at the John Clarahan residence in Harper, staying for a short visit and social time with the host.

Jean Huber Evelyn Nebergall John Clarahan Harper

Dance Sponsors at Rendezvous For School Students

Jack Watson and Daryl Par ham sponsor a school dance at the Rendezvous Wednesday night with tickets on sale for students.

Jack Watson Daryl Parham

Mater Replies to Modern Critics of Bible

Dr. Waller A. Mater declares on a coast to coast Lutheran Hour that the gospel of Jesus Christ remains a vital, unchanging creed and denounces liberal calls for new versions and reforms as a 1938 restatement of error. He laments church leaders praising a bloodless Christ over the bleeding Saviour and urges clergy to uphold Calvary and the New Testament.

W. A. Mater ST. Louis Waller A. Mater Maier

Democrats to hold nine Iowa district meetings in March

In Des Moines Iowa the Democratic party outlines a March schedule of nine district meetings in large cities. Chairman Birmingham vice chair Kelleher and national committeewomen Utterback and Etter are expected at each session along with governor Kraschel. The discussions will set 1938 campaign strategy and address scarce candidacies for the state house as Republicans hold most Senate seats. Road construction is noted as a likely campaign issue with the governor seeking re election.

Des Moines Iowa E. H. Birmingham Birmingham Mary 5. Kelleher Fort Dodge Hubert Utterback W. L. Etter Sigourney Kraschel Ditrict House Senate

Quote from Shenandoah Sentinel editor on Senator Herring

W D Archie editor of the Shenandoah Sentinel criticizes Senator Herring's radio censorship plans saying he should be replaced by someone less affected by spooky things. He calls Washington's daily spooks the most frightening.

W. D. Archie The Shenandoah Sentinel Senator Herring Washinton Washington

Governor Kraschel Wins Support on Blacktop Plan

Behind closed doors the meeting with the highway commission produced agreement on the governor's cement-blacktop idea. Fred White, chief engineer, helped sway the commission, and Kraschel prepared to press his case in the press if needed, aiming to outargue any Republican challenger with facts and figures.

Kraschel Highway Commission Commission Fred White Angineer Towa

Iowa seventh district GOP scramble hints at candidacy

Ben Jensen of Extra is expected to announce for the Republican nomination in the seventh district. Dan W. Turner of Corning has dropped out. Henry K. Peterson of Council Bluffs is said to have reached an understanding with Jensen as Othba Wearin contemplates reelection but may shift to the senatorial race. Ilubert Utterback of Des Moines plans to announce in the sixth district. Charles W. Storms, state auditor, may seek reelection. Leo Wegman weighs private work or a senate bid. J. R. Bahne hesitates on supporting Black Hawk county Democrats. A. C. Fuller is mentioned as a Democrat at Iowa State Teachers College. John Gwynne is the incumbent Republican.

Ben Jensen Extra Dan W. Turner Corning GOFP Henry K. Peterson Council Bluffs Jensen Othba Wearin Hastings Guy Gillette Ilubert Utterback Des Moines Gillette Congress Charles W. Storms Leo Wegman State House J. R. Bahne Eldora Bugese Kelly Sioux City Tribune Black Hawk County A. C. Fuller Iowa State Teachers College John Gwynne Repubican

Late bid to court plan prompts Senate opposition

Months late report notes the president privately okayed opposition to his court plan in the Senate. The piece hints at off the record sources and mentions SPI for superintendent of public instruction while detailing nomination papers and a spy like spy theme in the SPI race. A state house clock fix followed Governor Krascher’s re election announcement as a spring clock failed.

Senate SPI Superintendent of Public Instruction Secretary of State Krascher Phooey

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