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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1938

Page

2

Local residents travel plans and health notes

Local notices list Laframie Wyoming visitors the Broadgates host. Stewart family to Florida by way of Washington DC and New Orleans plans. Randall Goodlander in University Hospital Iowa City showing slight improvement but uncertain diagnosis persists. Pneumonia worsens for Bene tier family with four nurses in attendance. Shoppers and residents move houses and report mixed health updates including Mrs Dittmer in a semi conscious state.

M. D. Taylor Laframie Wyo F. L. Broadgate Grinnell D. F. Macon John A. Stewart Florida Washington, D. C New Orleans Iowa Southern Utilities Co Lewis Goodlander University Hospital Iowa City W. S. Reister & Sons Claude Tucker Eleanor A. FE Atchison Jean Washington-Burlington Burlington Trena Tokheim Thor J. T. Ostrus Newton Fred Kling A. B. Swift L. E. Benetier Chicago Patricia Jeanine Benetier John Hayes Benezier Washington Olive Are Crawfordsville Will Jones Cotter Abner Stoutner Keota Lucille Bell Columbus Junction Fred Havgenstein S. W. Kaster North Iowa Avenue W. B. Crooks Second Avenue Claire Gray North Second Avenue Chris Dittmer

Hospital Admission for Allen Hampsher

Allen Hampsher was admitted last evening. Card of Thanks thanks everyone for kindness and help following the accident involving Bruce Stewart. Mr and Mrs Bruce Stewart and Mr and Mrs Dean Stewart express gratitude.

Allen Hampsher Bruce Stewart Dean Stewart

Burlington High Downs Washington In Little Six Tilt

Burlington High beat the Washington Demons 39 to 23 in a hard fought Little Six contest. Custer led Washington with six points while Snyder showed improvement for Burlington and Coach Kimberlin plans to use him more. The game featured close calls and free throws as Burlington built a 28 to 12 halftime lead.

Washington High School Demons Burlington Washington Ottumwa Ft. Madison Fairfield Demons Custer Hetle Stewart Snyder Kimberlin Big Boy Hertzler McCartney Youngstrom Pepmyer Thomas Fry Petoskey Walters Adrian Watson Trotman Hotle Finke Wendhana Anderson Emer Lewis Snyder Macon Hock O'Donnell St Ambrose Hill Millikin

Fort Madison Beats Mt. Pleasant in Little Six Race

Fort Madison defeated Mount Pleasant 35 to 16 to tighten its pursuit of the Little Six title. Klein led with seven points and strong defense while Feightner and Wick each had eight for their teams. Fort Madison’s Bullpups fell 27 to 20 to Mount Pleasant reserves in the opener.

Fort Madison Jan Mount Pleasant Feightner Wick Klein

Navigable River Mileage in the United States

A brief note states there are 2 miles of navigable rivers in the United States.

United States

Kalona Falls Falls to Richland In Ke-Wash Standings

Richland holds first in the Ke-Wash league after a 28 to 18 win over Kalona in Kalona. Wellman defeats Keota 21 to 18 with a 12 to 4 halftime edge. Brighton beats West Chester 29 to 21 with Thrapp scoring 14 for West Chester and Minert and McClain starring for Brighton.

Richland Kalona Wellman Keota Brighton West Chester Thrapp Minert McClain

Bowlers Defeated in Iowa City Match

Washington Cardinals bowled in Iowa City against a Laren Plumbing team and lost 2170 to 2123. Iowa City led early but Town City took the lead in the third game. A return match is planned in Washington on Friday night January 21.

Iowa City Washington Cardinals Laren Plumbing Company Iowa City Kowlers Town City Towa City Washington Crawe DeWitt Knott Town Randall Houser Morelock Roberts Nwnbee

Fairfield Defeats Ottumwa in Little Six clash 30 to 24

Fairfield High beat Ottumwa 30 to 24 in a Little Six conference game here Friday night after leading 10 to 9 at halftime. Harold Lind of Ottumwa led scorers with 10 points, while Irvin Knedler had 9 for Fairfield. In a preliminary Jefferson Six contest, Lockridge defeated Fairfield lightweights 30 to 28.

Fairfield Fairfield High Ottumwa Harold Lind Irvin Knedler Lockridge

Bloomfield Victorious Over Chariton Five In League Play

Bloomfield junior college beat Chariton Friday night 52 to 37 in a Southern Iowa conference game. Bloomfield led throughout, with Nelson scoring 21 and Zahler 12 for Chariton. In a separate high school game Bloomfield High fell to Chariton 35 to 20 as Mosbey led Chariton with 12 and Weede topped Bloomfield with 11.

Bloomfield Jan Bloomfield Junior College Chariton

Muscatine College Beats Independence Junior College

Muscatine junior college defeated Independence Junior College 45 to 28 on Friday night in Muscatine. The team led 23 to 11 at halftime behind sharpshooting by Rfnins land and Bloom.

Muscatine Rfninsland Bloom Muscatine Junior College Independence Junior College

Centerville Bowl Beats Albia 54 to 34 in Unbeaten Run

Albia Junior College defeated Centerville Junior College 54 to 34 as Harold Reeves scored 13 points to lift Albia while Paul and Tom Malaney led Centerville with nine points each. Albia held a slim 20 19 halftime edge.

Albia Albia Junior College Centerville Junior College Harold Reeves Paul Tom Malaney

Dinner for Club Families Is Held

The Merry Makers club hosted its annual dinner with Mrs. Clyde Kennard and twelve club families represented. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stransky Mrs. Neff and baby and Mrs. Kennard's father. Committee work was praised for a cafeteria style service and a social afternoon.

Merry Makers Club Clyde Kennard Wayne Stransky Neff Baby Kennard

Naming Delaware Derived From Lord de la Ware

Delaware gets its name from Thomas West Lord de la Ware a former Virginia governor. The origin traces to early colonial figures and geographic naming by English explorers.

Delaware Thomas West Lord de la Ware Virginia

Cardinals Lose Burlington Tilt

Washington junior college Cardinals fall 40 to 28 to Burlington junior college Black Hawks. Burlington led 16 to 7 after the first quarter and 31 to 14 at halftime, with Washington outscoring Burling­ton 14 to 9 in the final two quarters but unable to overcome the early deficit.

Washington Junior College Cardinals Burlington Junior College Blackhawks Burlington Cardinals Washington Wenceca Nordstrom Shupe Holsteen J. Esau R. Esau Simmons

Spring Football Practice Set for Iowa City

Iowa City coaches ordered all veterans and non competing freshmen to report for spring football drills February 2. Coach Tubbs expects about 80 candidates for the squad. DES MOINES entries open for 26 of 37 junior colleges in the state tournament at Drake Field House February 17 to 19. Drake manager Bill Williams says opening games may use two gymnasia floors to handle the large field.

Iowa City Jan Rl Tubbs Tubbs Des Moines Drake Field House Bill Williams Drake Gymnasiaumn

Roy Kepharts Are Guests of Honor

Mr and Mrs Homer Kephart and family hosted a surprise birthday gathering for Mr Roy Kephart and family. Attendees included 8 FE Sigafoose Jake Ernest Lawrence and Mildred Earl Kephart Pertha Pinehole and other relatives. Entertainment and refreshments followed.

Homer Kephart Roy Kephart Kephart Sigafoose Jake Ernest Lawrence Mildred Earl Kephart Pertha Pinehole

Mission Meeting At Mrs Davis Home

Fleven members attended the United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society gathering yesterday afternoon at Mrs Harry P Davis's home. Mrs W J Masson led the business meeting and prayer service while Mrs Jennie Acheson presented the program and gave devotionals. The topic was The Mohammedan World with Mrs C Harry Davis and Mrs David McLaughlin participating.

Fleven United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society Harry P Davis W. J. Masson Jennie Acheson C. Harry Davis David McLaughlin

Prairie Flower Circle Meeting This Thursday

The Prairie Flower Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. C. E. Strong with Mrs. Rene Warner as co host. The gathering lasts all day and a potluck dinner is served at noon. Mrs. Eva Mouser and Mrs. Minnie Knapp lead a program on the topic of India. Members should bring sandwiches a dish to pass and table service.

Prairie Flower Mission Circle C. E. Strong Rene Warner Eva Mouser Minnie Knapp India White Shrine Women and Friends Masonic Temple Sunshine Community Club Joe Klopfenstein Harmony Club Tommy Harvey West Chester M. E. Ladies Aid Society Rosemary Club Shirley Augustine Prairie Mower Missionary Circle C. FE. Strone

H E O Club Elects Mrs Ben Coppock President for Year

Mrs Ben Coppock was elected president of the H E O club at a meeting held at Mrs Ed Millers home The club selected Mrs Frank Libe as president and Mrs Carl Libe as secretary Nine members attended with one guest Mrs Roy Miller assisting and Juanita Miller helping with refreshments

Ben Coppock H. EF. 90 Ed Miller Frank Libe Carl Libe Roy Miller Juanita Miller

Iowa Federation Heads Leave for Washington DC

Mrs. Eugene Cutler and Mrs. Eugene Henely head to Washington DC for the General Federation midwinter meeting January 13 to 15 at 1734 N Street NW. More than 100 Iowa federation women attend with Mrs. Robert Campbell Lawson presiding. themes include Education for Living and the Producer and Consumer Relationships forum. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt hosts a White House tea, with Iowa delegates attending state presidents, directors conferences, and a Washington reception for congress representatives.

Eugene Cutler Eugene Henely Grinnell Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Washington, D. C General Federation N_ Street Northwest Robert Campbell Lawson Education For James Edward Freeman Washington John Calvin Brown New York Paris National Reform Club George W. Shepherd Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek New Life Walter E. Disney U. S Oklahoma Elizabeth Achelis World Calendar Association Marjorie Trumbull Columbia University Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Cutler Henely Iowa Department of Agriculture Congress

Missionary Society Studies Religious Situation in India

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society met at Mrs. Lester Orr's home to study the religious situation in India and the influence of Mohammedanism on Muslim women. Mrs. Brookhart led the session with the main topic, while Mrs. Roudabush and Mrs. Moore spoke on related readings and memory work. Twenty-one members and one guest attended.

T. L. Brookhart Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Lester Orr India W. J. Roudabush Sidney Moore Mecca T. K. Barker Jessie Brindley

Presbyterian Aid Has Program of Music Readings

Mrs FE A Ralston hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Aid gathering at her home. Devotions led by Mrs Ralston featured Proverb chapter three. Rose Reid headed a program with a vocal duet by Mrs Wilson and Mrs Wilson, two Blake piano pieces performed by Margaret Ralston, a Wilde reading by Opal Keeney, and a March congregational dinner plan chaired by Mrs Fred L Moore.

FE. A. Ralston Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Ralston Rose Reid Glenn Wi¢on Lawrence Wilson Blake Margaret Ralston Wilde Opal Keeney Fred L. Moore Rennie Dawson F. W. Eastwood

Navajo Club Meeting Held By Mrs Broadgate

Mrs F L Broadgate hosted the Navajo club with twelve members and one guest Mrs M D Taylor of Larramie Wyoming yesterday afternoon. The group spent the time socializing and doing needlework while refreshments were served with help from Mrs A Yard.

F. L._ Broadgate M. D. Taylor Larramie Wyo A. Www. Yard

Cable reaching ocean bottom after ship departure

A Collier's Weekly report notes that submarine cable lays slow in deep Atlantic waters and does not touch the bottom for over two hours after leaving the ship stern.

Atlantic Ocean Collier’s Weekly

Footwear History Shows 3500 Years of Use

The piece notes footwear dating back over 3,500 years, created from animal pelts, metals, grass, leaves, bark, and wood. In some regions heels were used to lift feet above hot desert sands.

World

Riverside Lodges Install Officers at Masonic Hall

Victoria Lodge No. 516 and Floral Chapter No. 187 held public officer installations at the Masonic hall in Riverside with sixty in attendance. Installing officers included Co. L. Rogers of Kalona and Dean Feldman. The event featured new officers for both lodges and an oyster supper served by the Masonic committee.

Bertha Tener Marie Cummings O. L. Rogers Kalona G. A. White Albert Novy Elmer Koenig A. H. Younkin C. E. Fitzsimmons A. E. Marshall Eunice Craig Gladys Bates Ella Navy Ada Cecile Doud Ruth Esther Victoria Griffin Martha Cora Flynn Fleda Laura Cress Ray Cummings Sentinel Albert Navy Bowmann Iowa City Stuart C. Peterson L. R. Feldman Masonic Committee William Sims Carl Craig William O'Loughlin Hubert E. Doud Mr. Doud

Mr and Mrs R J Reaney to mark 51st anniversary

Columbus Junction residents Mr and Mrs R J Reaney will celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary from January 12. The couple have a son J E Reaney and two daughters Miss Louise Reaney an English teacher at Burlington high school and Mrs R L Clark of Sioux City.

Columbus Junction R. J. Reaney J. E. Reaney Louise Reaney Burlington High School R. L. Clark Sioux City

Alma Hearne Missionary Society Meeting Notice

The A H H Missionary Society will meet Tuesday at 6 15 p m with Jeanette Kyle at 302 West Second Street Lillian Minick will co host. After the potluck supper there is a short business meeting and then members attend the meeting at the Methodist church.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Jeanette Kyle West Second Lillian Minick Methodist Church

Officers Elected in White Way Club

White Way club elected officers at Tuesday meeting held in the home of Mrs. Nellie Booth. Merle Eckels became president, Pauline Stewart vice president, Nellie Booth secretary, W. B. Rittenhouse treasurer. Emma Ralston and Margaret Wells won contests and prizes. Luncheon served by the hostess and her daughters Frances and Esther with assistance from Mrs Blanche Forinash. Guests included Mrs Herman Schultz and Mrs Ivan Neffmeg. Next meeting January 25 at Mrs Howard Stewart’s home.

White Way Club Nellie Booth Merle Eckels Pauline Stewart W. B. Rittenhouse Emma Ralston Margaret Wells Frances Esther Blanche’ Forinash Herman Schultz Ivan Neffmegwer Howard Stewart

Damascus Shrine Invited to School of Instruction

Members of Damascus Shrine No. 10 are invited to Davenport Wednesday for a school of instruction in the White Shrine at 2 p.m. A banquet will be served at 6 15 p.m. and the ceremonial will be at 7 45 p.m.

Damascus Shrine Davenport White Shrine

aid meeting of West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid

The Methodist Ladies Aid Society will hold a meeting Wednesday afternoon at the church in West Chester. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. J. C. Staneer serves as chairman of the serving committee for the afternoon.

West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid Society J. C. Staneer

Social calendar highlights varied club events this week

The notice lists multiple events: Saturday gatherings at 2:30 p m including the Nineteenth Century club and U P Junior Missionary Society. Monday DeMolay, Masonic Literature dept and Handcraft. Tuesday American Home sections and booster activities. Wednesday sewing and club dinners. Thursday Prairie Mower Missionary circle with potluck. Addresses, hosts, and meeting times provided.

A. Anderson South Fourth Avenue Wesleyan Missionary Society Co-Operative Roy Means South Fourth Avene

Kalona Lodges Install Officers in Joint Ceremony

Kalona Masons and Eastern Stars held a joint installation at their hall on Tuesday with about 140 attendees from Brighton Sharon Washington and Iowa City. Officers for the OES and for the OBRSS were installed plus duties of Masons and visiting members noted along with a solo by Lorraine Michum.

Kalona Jan Masons Brighton Sharon Washington Iowa City O. F Mildred Sommers Ora Stumpf Velma Way Dean Feldman Blanche Snyder Emma Swartzendruber Eunice Rogers Adelaid Swartzendruber Anna Suair Marshall Ethel Beck Helen Hlochstetler Adah Mable Stagner Ruth Velma Alt Esther Jean Ware Martha Nora O'Loughlin Eblecta Addie Felzke Grace Tilden Ora Rogers Hcer Peterson Lorraine Michum Mission Group Christian Missionary Society Edna Strickler R.S. Fry Rebekahs Rebek

War Conference Attended by Iowa Women Club Members

Iowa women will join national committee events in Washington at the thirteenth conference on the Cause and Cure of War. Notables include Mrs. Houghton of Red Oak and Mrs. Knutson of Clear Lake, with speeches planned in Baltimore Newport News and Portsmouth plus a White House tea hosted by Mrs. Roosevelt.

National Committee On the Cause and Cure of Hall of Nations Washington Washington, D. C Eugene Cufler Des Moines Eugene Henery Grinnell H. C. Houghton, Jr Red Oak Clarence Knutson Clear Lake Iowa Houghton Iowa Marathon Round Tables White Hose Franklin D. Roosevelt Carrie Chapman Catt Roosevelt Anne O'Hare McCormick

Birthday Celebrants Share Washington County List

PD H Wallingford is 83 today marking a long residence in Washington county. Irene Schlanbasch, Frank White, Joe Soukup, Stanley Marcold, Mrs Harry Dickerses of Des Moines, and Mrs Elmer Steele celebrate birthdays. James Dvoraker and Mary Dvoraker celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary tomorrow. Various locals including Mrs Wilbur Chalepa Carl Nelson John Lemmon Paul and Pauline Sheetz have birthdays tomorrow.

H. Wallingford Washington County Hencs Three Quater Century Club Frank White Joe Soukup Stanley Marcold Harry Dickerses Des Moines Washington Elmer Steele James Dvorak Dvorak Mary Hosek Bohemia Wilbur Chalepa Mrte Carl Nelson John Lemmon Paul Pauline Sheetz

Chapter Y T T and Husbands Attend Putnam Dinner

Members of Chapter Y T T and their husbands and friends were guests of Mr and Mrs Harold M Putnam. A potluck dinner for twenty two followed by bridge at five tables. High scorer at each table won a prize and each winner demonstrated its use. Prizes went to Dr T M Mast Ed Mike Harry Donaldson Richard Johnston and Vic Weep hat Marthe Shelangoski won the top overall prize.

Chapter Y T.T Harold M. Putnam T. M. Mast Mike Harry Donaldson Richard Joheston Fairfield Vic Weephat Marthe Shelangoski

Lodge Officers Installed and Dance Follows

Noble grand Ernest Strum and officers were installed in the 1.0.C. F and L. 8. S. N. G. with names including Stanley Dawson and Fred Bourgeois. Refreshments followed by a dance. Bridge Club Meets with two tables of contract bridge and guests Mrs. Ware and Ivo Grady.

Noble Grand Edna Strickler Alma Michel Belle Strickler Tressurer Edith Small Elde Bigelow Carol Beforek Juanite Bourgeois Vere Strickler R.S.N.G Adelaide Niffenegger Gladys Drollinger Addie Felzke Agnes Kepler Flossie Swartzen Druber Muriel Michel C. F Ernest Strum Stanley Dawson Fred Bourgeois Ernest Felzke John Young Forres Strickler Alva Kemler Lovell Strickler N. G Elmer Michel Elmer Marner George Beck Wayne Stransky A. W Britton John Patterson Ed Kleinberg Bridge Club Desser Alice James Mrs. Ware Ivo Grady

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Wolf Floral CO Washington State Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Ington Court Mt. Pleasant C. V. Grall Muscatine College Independence Keiper Tucker O Stewart Dickinson Stites Griffith Carstensen Newnam Williams Roy Kepharts Davis Prairie Flower Circle H.E.O. Club Washington,d.c Presbyterian Aid Navajo Club Riverside Lodges Masonic R. Reaney A.H.H. Missionary Society M. E. Aid Noble Grand Circle Ode Ferguson South Kowa Avenue Mae Smith Fach Thimble Bee Young Woman's Missionary Society of Baptist Church E. H. Messer Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Swei Jeannette Kyle West Second — Street Pr. T. A Irene Schlanbasch
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