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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

2

Local notices and social updates from Mercy Iowa City visit

Roberta Arthur returned from Mercy Iowa City after four days with an infected ear and can sit up briefly to play with dolls. Richard Allen Stephens remains in Mercy Hospital Iowa City for an infected ear with extended recuperation. Virginia Lemley of Chicago visits her mother Ruth Lemley this week. Paul Wertz and family returned to Burlington after visiting the Arthur home. St. James Church card party at K C hall. Typewriter bond paper and professional masseur listings noted.

Roberta Arthur R. E. Ur Mercy Iowa City Paul Wertz R. EB. Arthur Burlington Richard Allen Stephens R. L. Stephens Xenia Mercy Hospital

Cardinals Rout Albia In City Bowling League Shuffle

The Cardinals defeated Albia 53 to 39 as the city hall bowling league reorganizes to ten teams for the second half. Bill Sitler releases the revised schedule and team details with matches spanning January to March featuring Sitlers, Panthers, Cubs, Lions, Bears, Old Timers, Martin's Cleaners, Crone & Stewart, and truckers squads.

City Hall Bill Sitler Sitlers I. H. C. Farmers Panthers I. H. C. Truckers Cubs Old Timers Crone & Stewart Martin's Cleaners Bears Lions Sitter’s S. H. C. Farmers H. C. Farmers Martin’s Cleaners Léons Old Timera Siilers Beara Martin Cleaners 1. H. C Truckers H.C. Farmers Crone McGraw Homer Jugenheimer P. L. Fenn International Truckers Bill Smart Hap” Monroe Everette Simpson Russell Knott 8. R. Majors Paul Moore Meyers Glenn U Haygreen Hayberman Rollin Jurging Walter Bond Dave Harvey Bill McConaughy Don Bell A. C. Brown International Farmers Ted Crone Frank Parrish George Baker George Pauls Tip’ Watson

Boxers Duel At City Hall With Ottumwa and Fairfield Scheduled

An eight bout boxing card from Ottumwa and Fairfield is set for tomorrow at city hall. Matches pair Ottumwa fighters against Fairfield opponents in weight classes from 112 to heavyweight. Notable bouts include Wayne Jones versus Charles Wickhorst and Scotty McDonald against Jon Howe, with local team rosters listed for Bears Old Timers Martin's Cubs Sitler's and others.

CCC Ottumwa Fairfield City Hall Wayne Jones Charles Wickhorst

Washington JC Cardinals Dominate Albia 50 to 39

The Washington junior college Cardinals controlled the game on their home court beating Albia 50 39. Keiper led with seven first half points as the Cards built a 17 10 lead then 31 21 at halftime and 40 25 after three quarters.

Albia Washington Junior College Cardinals Albians Kelper Fred Maasdam Hoskins Chuck Keiper Yoder Jungbluth Fry Collings Patterson

Local residents attend funeral and callers visit town

Ed Hanson returned from Chicago with merchandise purchases. Mrs M M Marsh Lyle Romine Keota Mrs Fred Lindenmeyer West Chester were callers yesterday. Bastiaan Den Hartog family went to Eddyville for the funeral of Hubert Hartog. Bessie Salterberg ill with flu cannot work. Ed Gilbert and Frank Marsh of Keota visited. Mildred Shebeck ill with flu at Pioneer Drug. Joe Miebach Davenport business caller. W C McFadden from St Louis attended Brown Shoe convention. Billy Norman improving from flu and glandular trouble. Norbert Chuck of Brighton spent yesterday with Ed Chuck and saw the game.

M. M. Marsh Lyle Romine Keota Fred Lindenmeyer West Chester Bastiaan den ‘Hartog Eddyville Don Hartog Hubert

Steer Returns Home After Three Week Visit

Tom Carris hereford steer returns home after a three week stay away. Lester Macon reports the animal's return and notes the journey began in Hardscrabble. Local livestock interest reflects on the steer’s travel and safe homecoming.

John Wehr Tom Carris Lester Macon

Thanking friends for flowers and sympathy in bereavement

The McGill and Meridith families express gratitude for floral offerings and expressions of kindness after the death of their baby. Mr. and Mrs. Chas L McGill Jr and families and Chas Lee and Betty Jane are among those thanked.

Chas L. McGill, Jr Lee Betty Jane W. McGill L. A. Meridith

Hospital births and surgeries update from area

Mrs. Emmett Zager and her baby daughter were discharged yesterday. Frank Sistern of Brighton and Hennie James of Washington underwent major operations this morning. Mrs. Henry Lithhe had an appendectomy. Lloyd Foster and partner welcomed a baby born at 7 26 weighing seven pounds eleven ounces. Mrs. J L McGraw of Route 2 was listed in hospital notice.

Frank Sistern Brighton Hennie James Washington Henry Lithhe Ang Mra Lloyd Foster Aru Parente Con J. L. McGraw

Jury Trial Docket Opens January 23

Cases set for jury trials include Edna Gardner estate suit against William Cress with 10 days to plead, and Warren Long versus Myrtle Long. Hattie Kessel appointed guardian for Charles Kessel. Four Wellman men charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm bound over to grand jury after pledging bonds.

Edna Gardner L. J. Kehoe Leah M. Haney Edward EB. Haney William H. Cress Messer & Cahill Warren C. Long Myrtle M. Long T. L. Brookhart Clara Chabal Lloyd Chabal Hattie A. Kessel Charles H. Kessel Hattie A Kessel Clerk of District Court BF. C. Jones Wellman Welman Joe Dixon Clair Lawrence Millard Lawrence Vernon Lawrence Jones Lloyd Blumenstein

Wild Boar as Trophy Animal across Central Europe

The wild boar stands as Europe’s premier trophy game hunted mainly in Central Europe. Historically its hunting was a prerogative of landowners and aristocrats, shielding the species from indiscriminate slaughter.

Europe

Canalized Yellow River in 2297 B C Elevates Engineer to Emperor

Ancient Chinese tale recounts the Yellow River flood lasting 13 years. Engineer Yu reportedly endured immense destruction before successful canalization, earning imperial title in gratitude.

Yellow River China

Boice Couple Welcome Son in Chicago Hospital

Dr and Mrs C A Boice announce the birth of a son to Dr and Mrs William Boice of Chicago at Augustana Hospital Chicago at eight o'clock this morning Both mother and child are reported well Mrs J E Kunath will travel to Cedar Rapids to meet her sister in law Mrs A A Crabbe of Traer and they will tour California for a month visiting relatives Joyce Ann McGill funeral attendance noted by many local residents and families including the McGill and Livermore circles in Washington county plus area visitors and caregivers.

C. A. Boice William Boice Chicago Augustana Hospital J. E. Kunath Cedar Rapids Inlaw A. A. Crabbe Traer California Joyce Ann McGill E. V. Livermore Eli Gibb Eldon Roy Verney Raritan Carl Meredith Glen Meredith Roseville

Social calendar notes and club events listing

Calendar notices for Wednesday and Thursday include potluck dinners and installations. Activities span Kathleen Godfrey Pythian Sisters to Rebekahs and Masonic groups, plus church and civic society meetings with locations, hosts, and addresses.

Kathleen Godfrey Pythian K. P. Hall St. James P.T.A Hall Christian Church Rebekahs

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