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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1941
Page
2
Local families relocate and service members slated for duty
The Joe Schantz family moves to Mt. Pleasant from West Monro street while the Joe Klopfenstein family relocates SE of town to 421 South Fourth Avenue. Delbert Zager, now a U.S. Army lieutenant in the air arms eng department, will report in Des Moines in March then go to Moffittield California. Out-of-town visitors include Delbert Zager and Stanly Zager’s families. A Maryville Daily Forum reporter, Alethea May, will join the Northwest Missouri State Teachers college news staff in Maryville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Klopfenstein
South Fourth Avenue
Melvin Gingerich
Delbert Zager
Davenport
William L. Zager
Ainsworth
Mr. Zager
Stanly
Des Moines
Moffitield
California
U.S. Army
Enginning
Air Arps
Alethea May
Maryville
Maryville Daily Forum
Northwest Missouri State Teachers College
Contraceptive Literature Under 1873 Federal Law
The 1873 federal statute classed contraceptive literature and instruments with pornographic material and obscene devices and banned their importation and transport by mail or interstate common carriers.
Little Six Set To Decide Title Friday Night
The Little Six title will be decided Friday as Burlington and Fairfield must win to prevent the other from clinching the 1941 conference crown. Fort Madison visits Burlington while Ottumwa hosts Mt. Pleasant, with Keokuk and Washington plus Muscatine in pivotal games shaping final standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Six Poutuin
Avoriou
Srep
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
T. Pleasant
Muscatine
Ft. Madison
Washington
Fairfield
Little Six
Loop
Grayhounds
Fort Madison
Trojans
Bulldogs
Dwight Hoover
Packer City
Jefferson County
Bloodhounds
Local residents and visitors share news from Bloomfield
Mrs J M Perry and son Glen return to Bloomfield after two weeks visiting Mrs Perry s daughter Mrs Walter Conner and family Mr Perry had a tonsillectomy Hortense Perry of Bloomfield sister of Mrs Conner is trombone soloist in Dave Schooler s all girl orchestra The group recently finished a two week recording stay in New York City and performs in eastern theaters now in Providence Several local residents attended the Iowa Purdue basketball game in Iowa City including Margaret Flenner Dick Hotle Peck Geneva and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Perry
Glen
Bloomfield
Dave Schooler
Hortense Perry
Walter Conner
New York City
Providence
R. L
Iowa
Local residents visit Iowa City and attend events
Mr and Mrs L F Harding spend Sunday in Iowa City with LeRoy Riley and dine at the Amana colonies. Several locals travel for family funerals and church events. Cameron Self from Upper Town University Fayette plans a mock trial March 6. Lee Young's death near Cass Lake, Minn, sparks condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. L. F. Harding
Iowa City
LeRoy Riley
Amana Colonies
Cameron Self
Upper Town University
Fayette
Cameron
Conneil
Anderson Loses in Second Bout
Washington 135-pound amateur boxing star Bob Anderson of Cedar Rapids and the Gazette Golden Gloves team lost his second bout in Chicago after a first round technical knockout win. Townsell of Gary Indiana won the decision in a controversial finish as Anderson appeared befuddled while fighting to the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Anderson
Washington
Cedar Rapids’ Gazette
Chicago Tribune
Iowa
Bob
Carl Johnson
Richmond
Ind
Elvers Townsell
Gry
Indiana
Gary Battler
Rob
Townsell
Fob Elson
WGN
Anderson
Chicago
Cyclones Keep Traveling Trophy With Mt Union Win
Crawfordsville Feb 25 Mt Union Cyclones beat Mt Union 39 to 17 to retain the traveling trophy for another year. Cyclonettes lost to Mt Union 32 to 16 with Woods of Fairfield refereeing. An extra game was added as Huron boys and girls host Thursday February 27. The boys advance to the state tournament facing Wyman in Mediapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mt. Union
Cyclones
Cyclonettes
Woods
Fairfield
Huron
Mediapolis
Wyman
Bowling Classifieds Lineup Prompts Reader Readership
A dense list of bowling scores and player names fills the page. Names like Stewart Crone Mangold Ross Peters Haberman and Goodwin appear with multiple frame numbers alongside team or venue notes. The fragment ends with Read the Classifieds.
Farewell Party For Fred Shalla Before Move To Farm
Neighbors and friends gathered in Richmond for a pot luck farewell for Fred Shalla as he prepares to move with his family to a farm west of Brighton on March 1. Attendees include extended Shalla, Lintz, Sharp, Blum and Welte families plus numerous spouses and children. Games were played during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Fred Shalla
Brighton
Paul Stumff
Beth
Charles
William Shalla
Rita Ann
Roberta
Marilyn
Leonard Lintz
Richard
Albert Selement
Clayton Lintz
John Blum
Mildred
Leo Sharp
Larry
Albert Sharp
Loyd Sharp
Magaret
Kathleen
Susie
Junior
Billy
Clem Shalla
Ramona
Clifford
Robert Welte
Bobby
Eugene
Shirley
John Blum, Jr
Lorraine
Everett
Daryl
Liner Protection Costs Stretch in New York Harbor
Keeping an ocean liner like the Queen Elizabeth docked in New York incurs about 15000 dollars weekly for police protection pier rent fuel and maintenance of a skeleton crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Early Embroidery Historians Note 1491 B C Mention
Historians mark early embroidery references around 1491 B C. The claim ties ancient textile arts to early civilizations and art forms explored by scholars in historical studies.
Marriage of Wesley Werner and Florence Godwin
Mrs Harold Godwin announces the marriage of her daughter Florence to Wesley Lowry son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Lowry of Brighton. The ceremony was in Burlington Baptist parsonage Monday at five with Rev J T Parker performing the single ring rite attended by Mr and Mrs Werner Lowry cousins of the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Godwin
Florence
Wesley Lowry
Oscar Lowry
Brighton
Burlington
Baptist Parsonage
J. T. Parker
Werner Lowry
Porpoise Oil Used to Lubricate Delicate Mechanisms
Porpoise oil is used to lubricate watches and other delicate mechanisms. The substance provides lubrication for precision instruments, reflecting historical practice in certain crafts and industries.
Maple Table Desks Fit For Sunny Corner Use
A maple table designed as a desk fits a sunny bright corner to fill a dead space and offer a practical furniture piece for daily tasks.
Parson's Alumni Observe 66th Anniversary Dinner
Alumni and former Parsons College students met for a 66th anniversary dinner at John Winga's North Side cafe in Fairfield. Rev. William L. Clapp class of 1888 spoke of college days, Iola Dittmer sang, and a telegram from the new president was read. Pink and green decor and college songs highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Fairfield
John Winga
North Side
Washington
William L. Clapp
Iola Dittmer
Bairfield
Harold Johnson
Elsie Glassburner
Ruth Miner
Paint Brush Care: Keep Bristles in Linseed Oil
The advice recommends suspending brush bristles in raw linseed oil to keep them ready for use. This method preserves flexibility and prevents drying, ensuring brushes remain immediately usable for future painting sessions.
Astrological Music Plays In New York Hotel Orchestra
A New York hotel orchestra performs astrologically tuned music claiming composers with compatible horoscopes guide the week’s harmony. The ensemble features performances aligned to celestial readings and star patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Washington Residents Dismissed from Hospital Care
Mrs. William Bell and her infant son Peter Anthony of Washington Route 3 were discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Ralph Schubert of Washington also left the hospital yesterday. Clay Humston of Washington Route 1 was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
Peter Anthony
Washington
Ralph Schubert
Clay Humston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clint Rhea
Wolf Floral CO
Joe Schantz
West Monro Street
America
Washon
Francis Skipton
Stephen
Galesburg, Ti
John Westphal
Skipton
John Lee
Vera Stutsman
LaPorte City
Courtney Kline
Waterloo
Fresh Egos
Reister Bros
Wiley Anderson Ainsworth
Harriet Clendening
Keota
Sheldonawkins
Columbus Junction
Artle Helmick
J. L. O'Loughlin
Hazelan
Kalona
Clair Hales
C. F. Anderson
C. P. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Paul Horak
E. W. Spessard
R. E. Pratt
Jefferson City
Harry Miller
Billy Ewing
Missouri Military Academy
Mexico
Washington Fruit Market
8S. P. Finch
W. L. Propst
R. M. Eowell
Harold Elwell
Cedar Falls
Carrie Elwell
George Young
Wes Meyer
Maurice
Minneapolis
Minn
Lee Young
Clyde Young
Clyde
George
Meyer
Lee
Round House
Cass Lake
Purial
Ames
Inlaw
Mrs
Harvey Holden
Donald Speake
Great Lakes Naval Training School
Albert Batterson
Andy Snider
M. J. Kempf
M. J. Miller
L. J. Miller
Russel
Milo J. Miller
Leo All
Kaloua
M. M Kempf
Wayland
John Alliman
Lester Alliman
Glen Kempf
Omar Boshart
Ben Shettler
Rufus Gingerich
M. M. Kempf
Harwood
Warner & Bristow
Stewart & Crone Stewart
Bev Mangold
EEG Bts
Ross
Matti O
Hershiberger Estes
Haygreen
BOSE
M Haberman
A Haberman
Bozmah
Givne Us
Tes Myera
Fred Shallas
Wesley Werner
Florence Godwin
Parson’s
Coats
Alpagoras
Alls & Jackets
Alls & Tackets
Poinsettia
Freeman
Lea
B. & B. Clothing Store
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