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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1936

Page

2

Local notices and social items from West Chester area

Mrs. Margaret Nash slipped on ice yesterday injuring her ligaments. Visitors include Mrs. N. H. Davis of Craw lle and M. A. Dunn of ft. Fresh eggs 18c per dozen. Harold Briley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Briley, has a junior engineer appointment with the Bureau of Reclamation. He will work in Kansas City with wife accompanying partway. Many local engagements, meetings, and visits are listed, including church and business activity and a Bureau appointment.

Margaret Nash West Chester N. H. Davis Crawlle M. A. Dunn Offt Harry Camp Irea Moore Oska Karl Underwood J. B. Garrett Hildebrand Letts L Dalton Jake Roth Wayland Washington Harold Briley Ben Briley Bureau of Reclamation Denvers Coorado University Town U. S. Geolo- Survey Iowa City Reecent Miss Briley Kansas City Pearl Parcell T Ess Carleton Ly Dennis Wiburg D Lytle Helen Sartor J. Cc Fonen Mabe Tian Tadtee

Births and discharges at the hospital

Mr and Mrs John Naughton welcomed a baby weighing 1 pounds 9 ounces born at 10 30 this morning. Eddie Naughton, their son, was discharged yesterday after an operation. Mrs Homer Wenger and her son Franklin D of Wayland also discharged yesterday afternoon.

John Naughton Eddie Naughton Homer Wenger Franklin D Wayland

Keota Man Fractures Leg in Weekend Ice Fall

Keota reports two accidents from icy walks over the weekend. Mike Streit of West Broadway fell Saturday night and fractured both leg bones above the ankle, taken to Washington county hospital for reduction, then sent home. Mrs Greiner also fell injuring her arm, while Emma Tuft, 80, remains in serious condition after a prior hip break.

Keota Mike Streit West Broadway Wadghington County Hospital Mike Greiner

Dr Cardle Addresses Presbyterian Men on Church Unity

Rev Archibald Cardle pastor of First Presbyterian Burlington Iowa spoke to the Men's Brotherhood last evening. He urged church unity, civic duty, and a church free of state dependence while praising Chicago churches for resisting large external funding. He warned Christianity as essential to world peace and urged active faith guiding society.

Archibald Cardle First Presbyterian Church Burlington Iowa L. S&s Gohhurch Ids Churches of Chicago Church

Martial Law Proclaimed in Canton City Amid Disorder

Canton China January 14 martial law proclaimed after disorders sparked by protests against Japanese advances in northern China. Americans and other foreigners urged to stay indoors after 10 p m as troops sealed the native city area.

Canton China

Radio and G.O.P. Still Far Apart

Washington dispatch reports a widening gap between Republican leaders and major broadcasting companies over political broadcasts. NBC and CBS presidents defend editorial judgment while party officials accuse networks of censorship and favorable access for presidential talks, amid questions about free time versus donations.

Washington Henry P. Fletcher Republican National Committee Lenox R. Lohr National Broadcasting Co Pletcher NBC Fletcher Columbia Federal Communications Commission William S. Paley CBS National Broadcasting Company Columbia Broadcasting System

Roudabush Addresses Rotary on AAA and Conservation

County Agent W. J. Roudabush spoke to the Rotary Club on the origin and effects of the AAA with emphasis on conservation. He warned of soil loss from careless cultivation, urged action, and argued the AAA aims to restore farm purchasing power and parity, stressing nonpartisan, balanced information from media sources.

W. J. Roudabush Rotary Club AAA Roudabush

Collegians Edge Iowa City in One-Point Finish

The Racines of Muscatine defeated the Y Collegians 46 to 45 in a tight, back-and-forth game on the Y.M.C.A. court. Iowa City led 26 to 19 at halftime, but the Collegians surged to the end, with Kiesey delivering key passes and Fletcher sharing top scoring honors with Norton and Mitchell.

Y" Collegians Racines of Muscatine Collegians Iowa City Dale Kiesey Fletcher Norton Mitchell Westermark Brown Cardinals Washington Cass

Wellman People to Broadcast Tonight by Ward Millers

Mr and Mrs Ward Miller and Diana Coffey plan a radio broadcast at 9 o clock tonight on WSUL. Mrs Miller accompanies Miss Coffey the soprano and Mr Miller sings tenor.

Cordelle Braden Wellman Ward Miller Diana Coffey WSUL

Antelopes in South Africa Range in Size and Variety

A broad spectrum of antelope species inhabits South Africa from the small blue chick of mipiti to the large eland. The nation hosts diverse ungulates across plains savannas and reserves, reflecting rich biodiversity and ecological contrasts.

South Africa

Stamps Printed Upside Down Term Tetebeche Described

A note explains tetebeche as stamps printed upside down relative to each other, a term used in philatelic discussions about misprints and errors.

Special price for Cardinals vs Collegians game

Washington fans may see the junior college Cardinals face the Y Collegians at the high school gym on Wednesday at 7 30 PM for 25 cents a 10 cent cut from usual prices. Local teams share expenses, a large crowd is expected, pupils use activity tickets.

Washington Cardinals Y" Collegians

Demon Squad Player Tom Gray Breaks Ankle

Coach Guy Carlton faces a season blow as Tom Gray fractures an ankle after crashing into the West gym wall at closing practice. Gray had just been promoted to the first string and was set to start against Muscatine Friday night. Palmer also sidelined with a boil may miss the Muscatine game.

Guy Carlton Tom Gray Washington Carlton Tom Muscatine Palmer

Ping Pong Tourney Reaches Third Round Schedule

The Y hosted a double elimination ping pong tournament with third round winners bracket games set. Matches include Wilbur Hysell versus Dr Dwyer and Dr A Hender versus James Casey, plus Don McClure against Charles Berdo and Dave Boyer against Bill Shannon.

Wilbur Hysell Dr Dwyer Kk. A. Hender James Casey Don McClure Charles Berdo Dave Boyer Bill Shannon Henry Little Don Boyer Burke Gillisple Winner Boyer Shannon Dave Elder Lewis Warren Edsell Brown Lester Rath Milburn McKay Dick McCleery Guy Carlton Mike Logan Wayne Kendrick Very Mitchell

Grade Schools Open New Series In City Basketball

The Heights and Lincoln opened the city grade school championship with an overtime 7 to 5 win for Heights. Durst and Hammond led Heights while Vinton and Brown paced Lincoln. Games will be played Mondays and Tuesdays at four for three weeks with Wallace and Centennial as opponents.

Heights Lincoln Washington Durst Hammond Vinton Brown Wallace Centennial

Missionary Groups of Crawfordsville to Meet Thursday

The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church will gather Thursday afternoon at Miss Jenny Clemens home with Mrs Milton White leading the program. Subjects include Towards Christian America and The Ministry of Service in Cities. A second Presbyterian meeting with Mrs Etta Buxbaum will discuss China and National Missions. The Methodist Foreign Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon at the Hober home with Daisy Huber and Ella DeLong hosting.

Crawfordsville Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Jennie Clemens Milton White America Lisle Maxwell W. Carrick Merle Twinam United Presbyterian Fratiers Clint Rhea

Beal and Lins Guests of Honor at Cooperative Dinner

Mrs. Ed Lins and Mrs. I. K. Beal were honored guests at a cooperative dinner Friday at the Mac Gordon home before leaving the community. About thirty attended as husbands were invited. A handkerchief shower surprised the guests and progress rock followed the meal.

Ainsworth Ed Lins I. K. Beal Mac Gordon Entertains Eva Blankenhorn Myrtle Thoma Kensington Club J. A. Marsh Margaret Mahin J. A. Marah Mixes Stone Mildred Stephens Sorosis Club Grace Stone Pauline Cleer Marie Colthurst

Birthday Celebrations Highlight January Birthdays

Mrs. 8. J. Boyd of 709 West Main hosts a birthday today. Miss Oleeta Stewart, January birthdays guest at Women’s Relief Corps party, joins celebrations. Mrs. John Krotz of Ainsworth and James Chaloupa of Kalona receive congratulations today along with Mrs. Charles Churchill of Valley. Mrs. Harry W. Sizer marks a birthday, Lloyd Nelson and Mrs. John Lasek also celebrate today.

J. Boyd West Main Street Oleeta Stewart Women's Relief Corps John Krotz Ainsworth James Chaloupa Kalona Charles Churchill Valley

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