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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1939

Page

2

Local News Briefs From City Residents

Mrs. William Fry left Saturday for Nashville Tennessee after visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs R B Brown due to her brother’s illness. Mrs Brown who was ill weeks ago is improving and getting along very well. Jack Schneider and Ethel Ja are visiting port with friends. Mrs W C McFadden went to Fairfield to spend a few days with sister Mrs Paul Coleson.

William Fry Nashville Tenn R. B. Brown Mrée W. C. McFadden

Local Social Notes From Ainsworth Community Scene

Local residents and visitorsshare weekly gatherings and travels. Several families hosted guests from Ottumwa Davenport Packwood and Richland while others returned from holidays to Cedar Falls Des Moines and Washington. A marriage license was issued for Harriet Jenkins and Erwin Newman and Anna O Loughlin returned to college after holidays.

Harriet Jenkins Columbus Junction Erwin W. Newman Cheyenne, Wye

Hospital Discharges Include Mrs White and Baby

Mrs Leland White and her baby daughter were discharged for home in Ainworth, Cn. ft Applegate, Washington was discharged this morning. Lucille Knox had an appendectomy yesterday morning.

Leland White Ainaworth Ft. Applegate Washington Lucille Knox

Washington Demons Fall Hard At Fort Madison 31 21

Washington Demons suffered a 31 21 defeat at Fort Madison as shooting woes and a fast pace hounded them. Clinton Stewart stood out for Washington but couldn’t convert shots while Fort Madison built a lead 16 10 at half and extended it in the final quarters.

Washington Fort Madison Washingtons Kenneth Kimberlin Demons Clinton Stewart

Alice Shelangoski Returns to Chicago After Visit

Alice Shelangoski goes back to work in Chicago yesterday after several weeks in town with her father Leo Shelangoski.

Alice Shelangoski Chicago Leo Shelangoski

Nelson Plans Bout With Henry Kolin After City Hall Match

Roughhouse Nelson, referee, asked A. E. Palmer to stage a Washington mat bout with Henry Kolin. Palmer indicated Kolin might accept while Henry hesitates. Nelson guarantees three throws on Kollar within an hour if the match happens.

City Hall Roughhouse Nelson A. E. Palmer V. F. W. Post Athletic Show Henry Kolin Washington Henry Palmer Muscatine Burlington Nelson Kollar

Grinnell Students Return to Studies After Holidays

Charles Bear resumes coursework at Grinnell College after vacation with father C. H. Bear. Mable Burger departs for Drake University to continue studies following a ten day family visit. Vanderbilts and Keota residents visit Washington. Vaughn Thornburgh W teaches at Monticello leaves for work after a two week vacation with her mother. Mrs. T. Dodds returns home after major operation at University Hospital Iowa City and will rest before visits. Charlies Latchem finishes medical school at Duke and will intern at University of Virginia before July internship in Baltimore. W. A. Carson of Davenport, 76, fell and broke his hip. family reports slow progress at Mercy Hospital. New Year visit by Lester Carson and son Billy to Mrs. Carson’s parents.

Mable Burger Dee Moines Drake University Fred Bureer Vaughn Thornburgh Monticello H. L. Thornburgh Charlies Latchem Duke University Durham N. Car University of Virginia Charlottesville Baltimore City General Hospital Stella Latchem W. A. Carson Davenport Mercy Hospital Carl Charlotte Carson Lester Carson Billy

Odd Fellows Meert Covenant Lodge Initiates Two Members

Covenant Lodge 101 of the Odd Fellows met in regular session with 5 members. The initiatory degree was conferred on two candidates. The second degree will be conferred on several candidates at the next meeting on Tuesday Jan 16. Officers will be installed Jan 11 by Wellman lodge staff.

Iowa City Man Vanishes After Leaving Home

A 65 year old Iowa City man, A. G. Hall, disappeared after leaving for Sauk City Wisconsin last week. His wife, who was not at home, says he has one hand missing and has heard nothing since the night he left. Relatives spoke with his sons by phone but no word has come.

Iowa City A. G Hall Sauk City Wis

O Donnell Appointed Head of Des Moines Livestock Loan Unit

Roy F. O Donnell formerly a state representative with the National Livestock Credit Corp and recent resignation dates takes charge of the loan department for John C Wisdoms Ames Des Moines livestock business He also serves as secretary treasurer of the Iowa Beef Producers association.

Pes Moines Roy F. O'Donnell Ames National Livestock Credit Corp John C. Wisdom Des Moines O'Donnell Iowa Beef Producers

Sigourney Five Invades Maid-Rites Court Tonight

The Maid-Rites of Washington independents host Sigourney independent quintet at the Y court tonight at 7 45 PM. Maid-Rites, recent winners over West Liberty, seek another strong performance as Sigourney, having defeated Central College of Pella, is described as a tough foe.

Maid-Rites Washington Sigourney Y” Court West Liberty Dope Central College of Pella

Dance Given for Y's Men Guests at Semi Formal Event

Twenty five couples attended a semi formal dance Monday evening for Y's men and their guests. The event took place at the K. C. hall with Max Lee's orchestra providing music. John Lemmon and B. D. Morrison Jr. headed the organizing committee.

K. C. Hall Max Lee John Lemmon B. D. Morrison, Jr

Cecil Gingerich Visits From Hesson College For Weekend

Wellman residents note Cecil Gingerich, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Gingerich, returned from Hesson College Kansas for Christmas vacation. He and a quartet traveled through Oklahoma Texas and Old Mexico with their instructor. Multiple local visitors spent the weekend at various homes including the Longwells Zillmers Hustons and others. A baby girl was born to the Plemine couple and households shifted as Miller and Yoder families moved.

Frank Wilson Wellman Ceril Gingerich A. C. Gingerich Hesson Kansas South Oklahoma Texas Old Mexico John Longwell John Eviyn Chas Livezey Millers McArtor House Yoders RE. S. Coffey Jimmy

Senate Plans Broad Economic Role in Roosevelt Era

The 76th Congress aims to stabilize the economy and foster cooperation between government and business. Committees will study industry, unemployment remedies, and a long term stabilization program amid debate on tariffs and economic reform.

Ms of Washington INS Senate 76Th Congress National Herring Iowa Congress Rroosevelt Roosevelt Rep. Ludlow Indiana Townsend, General Welfare Bilbo Wagner Rep Gavagan New York Democrats House Amerian Federation of Labor and CIO Waener Labor Relations Act

Lemons Revealed as Tiny Power Source

Lemons can generate electricity with each fruit yielding about half a volt and a small current. Scientists note hundreds of lemons would be needed to light a home, underscoring the impracticality of lemon batteries for large needs.

Diana Were Sunday Guests in Ed Morrison Jr Home

Diana were Sunday hosted at the Washington residence of Ed Morrison Jr with family and friends present for a casual gathering.

Diana Ed Morrison, Jr Washington

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Wolf Floral CO Jack Schneider Ethel Jaare Port Reister Bros George Birney Bob and Junior Dale Fuhr Ruth Ringheim Highway Commission Division R. A. Frink Canton W. M. Salterberg Mable Nicola and Son Richard Packwood Marilyn Leacox Richland Jim Hotle West Third Street Ralph Robertson Cloyce Crone Wendell Shaeffer John Durst Robert Barclay Grinnell Barclay and Breitenbach Gerhard Klein Elizabeth Klein Caledonia, Minn Rev Carl Klein the Evening Journal A. J. Pool Gladys Ottumwa Ivan Norton Mr. Norton Mary Rickey Cedar Falls T.C T. Rickey Stella Logan Clarence Logan Joyce N. J. Walker Ainsworth F. Macon Margaret Corbin Nita Corbin J. A. Porter Lydia Blecher Washington, D. C H. M. Bicher Fred Cromwell Reisters Anna O'Loughlin Iowa State Teachers College H. L. O'Loughlin Nora O'Loughlin Kalona Don Woods Fred Burger Mable Donald John Baer Henry Lanning Elizabeth Clark Mrs. Clark East Main Street J. Z. Hinshaw West St. Muscatine Gilbert Nelson Washington, Lowa Ft. Madison Pemble Maescatine Stewart Nurlington Fairfield Mt. Pleasant G. Wagner M. Wagner Crockett Kuhimen Zimmerman G O ’ Brockman van Dyke Paul White Macon Anderson Snyder Lewis Kiesey Watson Little P. A Arry Romano Prince Albert R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem North Carolina RB. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company America Charles Bear Grinnell College C. H. Bear Bilsworth Coffman South English H. E. Stewart Keota ODD Fellows Loan Department of Corporation The Washington Dairy Sigourney Five Cecil Gingerich Hesson College By Edwin Finch Central Sunset Parks Carpathians Helemmon U. S Bridges & Company
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