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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1941

Page

2

Local Happenings Include Visits and Plans for Winter

Mrs. M. W. Bailey arrives in Orlando to spend the winter. Margaret Alice Stewart visits from Cincinnati with her father W. G. Stewart while sister Mrs. Merrill Harkness from Bemidji joins relatives. Stanley Jones and daughter Margaret of Coujee City Washington visit W. Jones in Columbus Junction. Circle 2 hosts a cafeteria supper at Ainsworth Methodist on Tuesday Feb 11 at 5 p m. Hugh Fitzpatrick serious illness draws Harry Montgomery and family to Chicago. Charles Brown travels to Chicago on business.

M. W. Bailey Orlando, Fla Margaret Alice Stewart Cincinnati Ohio W. G. Stewart Merrill Harkness Bemidji Minn Loa Lu Stanley Jones Margaret Cou Jee City Wash Mr. Jones Mrs. W. ©. Jones Columbus Junction Harry Montgomery Chicago Hugh Fitzpatrick

Fresh eggs retailer has 14 cent price story

Pauline Darbyshire left for Dubuque to resume work after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Darbyshire. Elwyn Gardner stationed with International Harvester in Rock Island returned home for the weekend with his family.

Pauline Darbyshire Dubuque Mrs William Darbyshire Elwyn Gardner International Harvester Company Rock Island

Shampooing Rugs Caution Against Harsh Soaps

The guide warns against using strong soaps when shampooing rugs as they can make the wool fiber harsh and dry. It advises gentler cleaners to maintain rug softness and prevent damage.

Hospital Notices From Wellston and Nearby Towns

Arnold Pringle was dismissed yesterday afternoon. John Porter of 422 East Seventh Street was dismissed this morning. Arlene Churchill of West Chester underwent an appendectomy. Ward Stauffer of Brighton was admitted for surgery and lost the first joint of his left thumb in a buzz saw incident. Della Humphreys of 420 East Washington Street had an appendectomy. Marilyn Rittenhouse of Washington Route 3 was admitted as a medical patient.

Arnold Pringle Wellston John Porter East Seventh Street Arlene Churchill West Chester Ward Stauffer Brighton Della Humphreys East Washington Street Marilyn Rittenhouse Marion Rittenhouse Washington

Kalona Wins County Title Over Wellman 32 to 11

UP Kalona high school captured the county basketball title by defeating Wellman 32 to 11 in Crawfordsville. Kalona led 12 to 3 after the first quarter and outscored Wellman in every period, while Wellman struggled with cold shooting. In the consolation game Brighton beat Riverside 29 to 21 for a close finish.

Crawfordsville Kalona High School Wellman Brighton Riverside Kalona Brown Swartzendruber Wade Moothart Perrin H. Guengerich K. Guengerich BOR Saforek Flynn Yoder Hartzler Allen Burich Swailes Horacha Wade G Ae Eee W. Swartzendruber Perrin Ee Ee Hilderbrand Sg Kalona Horach Swails Wells Standhard Gier Fox R. Gierg Soukup D. Day Chuck Cole Er , T

Washington Assigned to Kalona Tournament in Iowa Sectionals

Iowa High School Athletic association released sectional basketball assignments for southeastern Iowa. Washington High joins Kalona in Class A at Kalona with Iowa City St. Patrick's Wayland Wellman also listed for Kalona, while Class B at Kalona includes Ainsworth Brighton Center Cotter Lone Tree Pleasant Plain Richland Riverside Sharon Twp West Chester.

Center Cotter Lone Tree Pleasant Plain Richland Riverside Sharon Township West Chester Crawfordsville Mediapolis Bloomfield Eldon Fairfield Keosauqua Batavia Birmingham Cantril Douds-Leando Douds Libertyville Lockridge Milton Pulaski Selma Stockport Troy Kalona Iowa City St. Patrick's Washington Wayland Wellman Ainsworth Brighton Sharon Twp Iowa

Fort Madison Bloodhounds defeat Washington Demons 43 to 26

In a rough game Fort Madison Bloodhounds beat Washington Demons 43 to 26 on the high school court. Jim Jeffries Larry Butler and Rosy Moore led the winners while Darwin Vacha and Don Voorhees scored for Washington. Fort Madison extended its Little Six lead while Washington dropped to ninth straight league loss.

Fort Madison Bloodhounds Washington Demons Peck Geneva Demons Darwin Vacha Kokjohn Jim Jeffries Larry Butler Rosy Moore

Merchants to Play Wilton Here Monday

Manager Bob Marshall of the Washington Merchants announced a game against Wilton Merchants next Monday evening at eight. Last year Washington won both tight battles and Wilton is said to be strong again this season.

Bob Marshall Washington Merchants Wilton Merchants Washington Wilton

Washington Boys Edge Brighton in Close Contest

Washington high school defeated Brighton Scout 22 to 21 in Brighton. Red Malloy led scoring with eight points while Jay Brewer contributed six and Hank Schaeffer six. Postgame celebration included ice cream cones courtesy of coach Brewer at the dairy. teammates included Bob Brewer Ken Ward R Curl and Joe Lowder.

Jay Brewer Washington Brighton Red” Maloy Brewer Bob Brewer Hank Schaeffer Ken Ward R. Curl Red Malloy Joe Lowder Schaeffer Malloy Curl

Local social notes from Crawfordsville and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Clint Rhea of Crawfordsville and other guests from Wapello and Muscatine visited yesterday while L C Willits was honored at a birthday dinner. The Rapps returned from a California trip visiting Los Angeles and Carlsbad Caverns and attended broadcasts and a Bob Hope rehearsal. Mrs Loren Sutherland celebrated a birthday with a bridge party hosted by Mrs G A Reinert as refreshments were served.

Clint Rhea Crawfordsville Murray McCreedy Brighton Elmer Keith George Oakes Stella Willits Wapello Ed Willits Muscatine L. C Marion K. Rapp Caliornia Los Angeles Carlsbad Caverns Rapp New Rockwood St. Louis His Gang Bob Hope Harry Pearson Ainsworth Loren Sutherland Woodrow Wade Morris

Riverside Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Hazel Workman of Dubuque visits her Riverside relatives the Ingram family. Mrs Claude Flynn hosts the South Side club at her east Riverside home on February 19. Mrs Joseph Shradel returns to Riverside after visiting her daughter and son in Davenport. Miss Phyllis Kleopfer of Iowa City stays with the Kleopfer family this week in Riverside.

Riverside Hazel Workman Dubuque William Ingram Claude Flynn South Side Club Yatton Joseph Shradel James Martin Davenport Phyllis Kleopfer Iowa City Ralph Kleopfer Emily

Bloodhounds Rally Edges Demons In Scrappy Tilt

Bloodhounds use height to dominate boards as Madison Has Height Butler Moore and Jeffries lead the charge. Butler scores 17 to top the Demons while Moore adds 10 and Jeffries foul outs after four field goals in the first half.

Lowe Madison Demons Moore Lance Biter Larry Butler Bill Vincent Kokjohn Butler Jeffries Laurels Bloodhounds

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Held With 70 in Attendance

Seventy members and two visitors attended the regular Rebekah lodge session at I O O F hall. Leona Kos presided as noble grand and Nellie Zeck installed officers not present for the regular ceremony.

Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Leona Kos Noble Grand Nellie Zeck Julia Sisk Esther Troxell A. B. Schmoeller Hilma Jarson L. R. Baker Milo Steele Lloyd Kaster Ernestine Kiesey Rebekah

Wanda Marshall and Leo Thomas Wed in Booneville Missouri

Wanda Marshall daughter of Mrs Edith Marshall Columbus Junction and Leo Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Asa Thomas Toledo Iowa were married Saturday February 1 at the Presbyterian manse Booneville Mo Rev David Murphy officiated with Miss Frances Ward and William Allen as attendants The couple then dined in Kansas City The bride a Columbus High School graduate later studied nursing at Iowa University Johns Hopkins and Missouri Columbia Both plan to continue studies and work at the University of Missouri Thomas is a brother of Mrs B O Roundy and has visited Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction Wanda Marshall Edith Marshall Leo ‘T Homas Asa Thomas Toledo Iowa Presbyterian Church Booneville David Murphy Frances Ward William Allen Mack gZabardine Kansas City Hotel Continental Columbus High School University of Iowa Sane Johns Hopkins Hostal Baltimore Maryland University of Missouri At Columbia Thomas Agan Columbia University of Missouri B. O. Roundy

Presbyterian Aid Meeting Held Friday Afternoon

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid society held its monthly general meeting in the church basement. Mrs. Fred Neiswanger led the devotional, and president Mrs. Fred L. Moore conducted the business session. J. M. Lloyd managed the program with the high school boys' quartet Merle Booth Willis Booth Douglas Dowell and John Rothlisberger plus Edith Megdelsen on piano. A Group 4 committee provided refreshments with a Valentine theme.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Fred Neiswanger Fred L. Moore J. M. Lloyd Merle Booth Willis Booth Douglas Dowell John Rothlisberger Edith Megdelsen

Mrs Elmer Wulf Hosts Braden Club Meeting

The Braden club met at the home of Mrs. Elmer Wulf Wednesday afternoon with seven members present. After the business, the afternoon was social and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Ernest Jones. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Elmer Mason in March, date undecided.

Braden Club Elmer Wulf Ernest Jones Elmer Mason

Missionary Study Group Meets at Keagy Home

The Emma C Anderson Missionary Study Group of the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met yesterday afternoon at Mrs R C Keagy's home. Nineteen attended with Mrs Leigh Soule leading devotions and Mrs A Anderson reviewing a Dangerous Opportunity chapter. Mrs Mary Genkinger discussed questions from The Methodist Woman and tea and cookies were served.

Emma C. Anderson Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service R. C. Keagy Leigh Soule A. Anderson Mary Genkinger Methodist Woman

Thank You Note From Mrs A Schmoeller

Mrs A Schmoeller thanks friends for the hospital cards flowers and notes during her stay and after returning home.

Mardi Gras Carnival Planned by Business Women Club

The Business and Professional Women's club plans a Mardi Gras party for Tuesday February 25 at city hall. The car nival will include a dance and features Rita Peck of Fairfield a champion baton twirler who has won state music contest in Pella tulip festival and other contests and may enter a national contest this spring. Committee chairs include Betty White ticket chair Thora Reynolds publicity Flavis Richards concessions Mrs Marietta Workman food Lois Coffman program and Mary Lynn Heilman dance chair.

Rita Peck Fairfield Betty White Thora Reynolds Flavis Richards Marietta Workman Lois Coffman Mary Lynn Heilman

Mrs McLaughlin Hosts Mission Group Meeting

Mrs Dave McLaughlin hosted twelve members of the United Presbyterian Missionary society at her home for the afternoon division meeting. Mrs Anwyl led devotions, Mrs Lola Winga delivered missionary notes, and Mrs Elizabeth Beamer reviewed the missionary magazine. Guest Mrs George Kerr spoke on work in nee av nee City Nebraska. A memorial for Mrs Charles Corette was read and a short business session followed with refreshments served by Mrs McLaughlin and Mrs George Rudiger.

Dave McLaughlin United Presbyterian Missionary Society D. N

Prairie Flower Mission To Meet at Reeves Home

The Prairie Flower Missionary society holds an all day meeting next Thursday at the home of Mrs. T. C. Reeves with Mrs. Merritt Booth as co host. A noon potluck dinner precedes an afternoon program led by Mrs. Arthur Wiley and Mrs. Stanley Fishburn.

Prairie Flower Missionary Society T. C. Reeves Merritt Booth Arthur Wiley Stanley Fishburn V.F.W. Auxiliary K.C. Hall Baptist Young Women’s Missionary Society Irene Yard West Main Street E. B. Hammer K. P. Hall American Home Green Squire North Marion Avenue Pettissen Harvey Meek Kolah Club J. L. Kennedy East Main Street Pythian Sisters Booster Club G.A.R. Hall Valentine Exchange Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Wisie Long Friendship Club Godfrey Jazeler Harmony Club Mira Boyd “Stephens Good Will Club Charles Nicola Valentine Women's Republican Club Washington County Rosemary Club Ray Bell Walnut Women’s Club Glen Dunbar

Shower honors Mrs. Leonard Wyse at Helen Little party

Helen Little hosted a post-nuptial shower for Mrs. Leonard Wyse formerly Lorene Fisher. Ten guests wore clothing pin dolls in a wedding procession theme with Catherine Yoder earning best costume. Centerpiece featured the dolls in a miniature church as pink and white decor brightened the event. Mrs. Wyse received many gifts and plans to start housekeeping on a farm near Wellman after February 17.

Helen Little Leonard Wyse Lorene Fisher Catherine Yoder Wyse Iowa Southern Utilities Company Wellman

Legion Auxiliary Card Party at Riverside Legion HQ

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the American Legion held a card party at the Riverside Legion headquarters on Thursday afternoon. Bridge and euchre produced high scores and consolation prizes for A. H. Pogge Rose Daутremont Eva Thompson and Joseph Linsley. A lunch of ice cream and cupcakes followed. The organizing committee included Mrs. Clarence Rummelhart Mrs. Sherman Fox Mrs. Hubert BE Dona and Mrs. Ralph Kleopfer.

Riverside Ladies’ Auxiliary Amerian Legion Legion Euchre A. H. Pogge Winntling Rose Dautremont Eva Thompson Joseph Linsley Clarence Rummelhart Sherman Fox Hubert BE Dona Ralph Kleopfer

Phalanx Club Hosts Dinner With Valentine Theme

Mr and Mrs R H McCleery entertained Phalanx club members and friends at a Valentine themed dinner. Four somes sat at seven tables for a three course supper with serving duties and table clearances. Mrs McCleery directed evening entertainment. next Phalanx gathering is a Feb 21 dinner.

R. H. McCleery Phalanx Club McCleery

February Birthdays Highlight Prominent Figures

February stands out as a month rich in birthdays with many famous individuals noted. A sizeable birthday file also lists numerous celebrants, underscoring the month’s notable share of commemorations.

Birthdays and a wedding anniversary listed for today

The column notes the birthdays of Dr. W. J. Masson Eliza beth Dawson Mrs. Charles Zieg lowsky Mrs. C. W. Gray Mrs. Royal Robertson Albert Simpson Ezra Smith Richard L. Stephens Mrs. Will Augustine W. D. Hesseltine and Perry Reinier. It also marks the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Shebeck.

W. J. Masson Elizabeth Dawson Charles Zieglowsky C. W. Gray Royal Robertson Albert Simpson Ezra Smith Richard L. Stephens Will Augustine W. D. Hesseltine Perry Reinier Mrs John Shebeck

Birthday Honorees Include Gene Wehr and Others

Gene Wehr son of Mr and Mrs Matt Wehr of Dublin joins Harry Haney of Waterloo as birthday honorees today. Also honored are Mary Cherwinker Ernest Smith and Mrs Mary Reinert Dawson.

Gene Wehr Matt Whr Dublin Harry Haney Waterloo Mary Cherwinker Ernest Smith Mary Reinert Dawson

Mrs. Amlong and grandson celebrate birthdays today

Mrs. George Amlong and her grandson William, son of Captain and Mrs. R. G. Amlong, mark birthdays today in this brief family note from the community pages.

George Amlong William Capt R. G. Amlong

Three Local Babies Celebrate First Birthdays

Three youngsters marked their first birthdays June Ruby Walton daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Walton Nancy Priscilla VonArb daughter of Mr and Mrs John VonArb and Mary Jo Kleese daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Kleese were noted in the community observance. families celebrate with well wishes.

June Ruby Walton Ray Walton Nancy Priscilla VonArb John VonArb Mary Jo Kleese Isaac Kleese

Birthday for Mrs D C Robertson Celebrated

Sunday marks the birthday of Mrs D C Robertson a Three Quarter Century club member born eighty two years ago in Ohio Her age and local club affiliation are highlighted in the notice

D. C. Robertson Ohio

Three Couple Wedding Anniversaries Listed

Tomorrow's notices include Russell Kendrick and wife celebrating 25 years of marriage, E. H. Messer and spouse marking 31 years, and Carl Havel and partner of Ainsworth observing four years since their wedding.

Russell Kendrick E. H. Messer Carl Havel Ainsworth

Lawrence Barth to Turn Seven Tomorrow

Lawrence Barth son of Mr and Mrs Will Barth will celebrate his seventh birthday tomorrow. Barbara Crossett daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy …

Lawrence Barth Will Barth Barbara Crossett Roy

Past Matrons Plan Luncheon for Feb 18

At the Past Matrons club meeting in the Maasonic Temple plans were set for a luncheon on February 18, the day of the Eastern Star school of instruction. Leota Daizied of What Cheer will teach. the worthy matron Mrs. H. M. Dodder and associate matron Mrs. 0.4 K. Schmitt will attend. seven members were present and Mrs. Howard McBride and Mrs. Fred Bey served refreshments.

Masonic Temple Eastern Star School of Instruction Leota Daizied H. M. Dodder K.schmitt Howard McBride Fred Bey

Mrs John Hamil jr Honored At Valentine Shower

Mrs H J Goldsmith and daughter hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs John Hamil jr at the Goldsmith home with red and white decor. Guests included Marguerite Von Hecken, Jean Hamil Jr, and others. Gifts were described as lovely and useful.

Wayland H. J. Goldsmith Ronald Roth Goldsmith Home John Hamil Brice Marguerite von Hkehren Burlington Jowyn Davis Washington Jean Hamil, Jr Frank Bossart Crawfordsville Belle Magdefrau Mattie Roth Nellie Brooks Magdefrau Chas. Spenser John Martin K. K. Klopfenstein Grace Weaver Orus Boshart Omer Boshart Lyle Zehr Harold Kaufman Marie Kawman Addie Sinclair Farm Bureau Clarence Roth Fairview Women's Farm Bureau W. J. Fischer Milton Roth Lloyd Roth Ezra Wittmer Emery Figsti Ralph Weir Jake Graber Henry, Widtmer P. J. Roth N. F. Meyer Willis Wellington Clair Boshart Dallas Miler Abe Blosser Witting Edw. Witting Philathea Sara Penner Lenore Wenger J. Q. Wenger Lewis Falck Funk Co Belle Plaine Wenger

Delta Delte¢inue Meet At Heitzman Riverside Home

Riverside February meeting hosted by Mrs H Heitzman. Bridge across three tables with Mrs Ivan McCreeny winning high score. Mrs Donald Riley took traveling prize and Mrs T A Ryan received all-out award. After noon luncheon served by the host. Miss Rose Dautremont attended. Mrs Edward Busbek to entertain Feb 18 at Riverside.

Riverside X. H. Heitzman Delta

Cafeteria Supper at Ainsworth Methodist Church

Circle 2 to serve a cafeteria supper chaired by Mrs Willie Anderson at Ainsworth Methodist Church Tuesday February 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Proceeds support church activities.

Circle 2 Wilie Anderson Ainsworth Methodist Church

West Chester Pythian Sisters Meet February 11

The West Chester Pythian Sisters announce a regular meeting for Tuesday February 11 at 8 p m A full attendance is requested and refreshments will be served by order of the M B C 30613

West Chester Pythian Sisters M.B.C

Notable honorees named for tomorrow event at Crossett Brighton

Crossett of Brighton will be 14. Also among tomorrow's honorees will be J. A. Pence of Weitzman, Rep. E. L. Stewart, David Wittmer, C. G. Schmoeller, Livya Foster, Mrs. William Graf, Mrs. Howard McBride, Paul Masters Noble, Ray Whisler, Mrs. Walter Wilson of Wellston and Joseph Schulze of Riverside.

J. A. Pence Weitzman Rep. E. L. Stewart David Wittmer C. G. Schmoeller Livya Foster William Graf Howard McBride Paul Masters Noble Ray Whisler Walter Wilson Wellston Joseph Schulze Riverside

Bobby Marek to Turn Twelve Tomorrow

Bobby Marek will be twelve tomorrow. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Marek.

Bobby Marek Mrs Charles Marek

Planes Move 1,000 Troops in Seaborne Invasion Chat

The English press reports a force of 150 airplanes is required to transport 1,000 men for an invasion, outlining airlift scale and logistical effort significant to the operation.

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