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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

2

Riverside visit nets guest exchanges and brief stays

Mrs Irvin Koenig and Mrs Cora Davis hosted at Harry Watkins home with Davis planning a brief visit to her son. Miller's January sale advertises pumps straps and ties with savings of one to two dollars. Mrs Joe Tobin shopped in town. Rookery building hosts new tenancy for Meredith Chance and family after moving from previous residence once occupied by Tom Cantoni.

Irvin Koenig Cora Davis Riverside Harry Watkins Miller's Meredith Chance Rookery Building West Main Street Tom Cantoni

Fresh eggs offered at 13c per dozen by Reister Bros

Mrs. Max Boone and daughter Karen Kay plan to depart for Iowa City tomorrow after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Shebeck and relatives here. St James church holds a card party at K C Hall Monday at 8 o'clock.

Reister Bros Max Boone Karen Kay Iowa City John Shebeck St. James K. C. Hall

Cards Play Ottumwa Here Tonight

The junior college Cardinals host the Ottumwa team of the Iowa Success business college in a 6 45 p m start at the high school gym. Pete Hoskins is out with a sprained ankle and Franny Mangold starts in his place. The Ottumwa squad recently beat Buena Vista College and lost to Muscatine and Burlington junior colleges. Referee is Kinder of Iowa City.

Junior College Cardinals Iowa Success Business College Ottumwans Pete Hoskins Franny Mangold Fred Maasham Ottumwa Buena Vista College Storm Lake Muscatine Burlington Junior Colleges Iowa City

Poultry Prices Promoted By Reisters

An agricultural ad urges sellers to call Reisters for current poultry prices with a promise that it pays. The brief note references address 228ff.

Reisters

Local notes from South Hill and area events

South Hill happenings include Lyle Lowe visiting Wellman and shopping in Washington with Mrs Lowe. Classmates Max Martin leaves town after a party at the schoolhouse. Local residents attend games, showings, and timber work. multiple portions mention the Conrads and Sands families along with neighbors in Washington and Wayland. Soybeans noted as meat substitutes in the Orient.

South Hill Lyle Lowe Wellman

Maid- rites triumph over Crawfordsville 50 to 47

Washington Maid-Rites beat Crawfordsville 50 47 at the Y in a tight battle. Don McClure led Maid-Rites with strong floor work and points as Carl Stites fouled out for Crawfordsville after four personals. Cantoni McCure and Marshall contributed key baskets in a late rally to seal the win.

Maid-rites Crawfordsville Washington Crawfordayike Crawfordsvillians Stites Cantoni McCure Marshall Don McClure

Juniors Rout Wellman to Lead Junior Hawk Standings

Washington beat Wellman 12 points by Faulkner Lowe Marshall and Booth led by Paulk ner nine points as Hurham anchored defense on the YMCA court. Swartzendraber scored 10 for Wellman with three baskets and four free throws.

Washington Wellman Hurham Faulkner Lowe Marshall Booth Paulkner Swartzendraber Lowe Vacha Marshall Helfrich C Prebyl Burham D. Moore Knott Conner R. Moore Klein Squire Paul Schwartzendrauber Wilson Flander Baekncccnast Perrin Sacnahamn Uv Kraft Gee Mangold

Demons Seek Big Battle as Washington Faces Muscatine

Washington High School Demons travel to Muscatine for a pivotal Little Six contest. A win ties for third place with Muscatine, while Burlington and Fort Madison duel for first. Coach Kimberling plans Stewart and White at forwards, Snyder at center, and guards Lewis and Littl with reserves Finke Watson Macon and Anderson.

Washington High School Demons Muscatine Thesesayro Burlington Fort Madison Washington Kenneth Kimberling Stewart White Snyder Lewis Littl Finke Watson Macon Anderson McConnell Husky

Hospital Births Announce Two Newborns

Clarence Logan was dismissed from the hospital this morning. A daughter weighing six pounds twelve ounces was born at 4 50 this morning to Mr and Mrs Ralph M Mecum of Washington named Lois Ann. A son weighing seven pounds nine ounces was born yesterday at 5 45 pm to Mr and Mrs O L Cook of Columbus Junction named Burton Dean.

Ralph M. Mecum Washington Lois Ann O. L. Cook Columbus Junction Burton Dean

Michigan at Iowa City Basketball Showdown Saturday Night

Iowa aims to climb toward the Big Ten lead as Michigan visits the field house for a Saturday game. Ed Thomas leads Iowa while Tom Harmon has surged with 14 points against Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes want balance after several top scorers, with Ben Stephens keying scoring efforts.

Iowa City Hawkeyes Michigan University of Iowa Big Ten Wolverines Iowa Jim Rae Wolverine Ed Thomas Tom Harmon Wisconsin Iowans Lowa Reliances Onnards Ben Stephens Purdue Chicago

Masonic Groups Install Officers in Wellman

Wellman Iowa January 19 The annual joint installation of Wellman Chapter 211 Order of Eastern Star and Dayton Lodge 149 A F and A M was held at Masonic Hall with 120 present. Officers elected include Worthy Matron Russell Winegarden and Worthy Patron Dana Steiner for the Star and Worshipful Master L W O'Brien for the Lodge. A candle light service accompanied the installation and a luncheon followed.

Wellman Wellman Chapter Order of Eastern Star Dayton Lodge No Masonic Hall Dan Steiner L. E. Fleming L. W. O'Brien Marshall Clarence Rowe Russell Wingarden Delmarsteninger Mawron Donna Worthy Mawron Russell Winegarden Dana Steiner Asso Keith Adama Granny Griffith Chas, Durtan Mark Schaeffer John Davison Chaplin Rollie Erb Musician Calvin Gribih Johnny Brennemean Adah Ned Wabl Hertha Park Griggs Ksiber Martha Jim Bryant Electa Ployd Lewis Warder Komer Vincent Sentinal W. Mclntosh Winegarden Vella Maplethorp Masonic Lodge R. W. Wirtz Donald Sidwell R. C. Winegarden Mark Schafter Robert Godlove Orlo Green Johnny Brenneman Tyler H. B. Rugs

Perfect-size and Airstep shops on sale at Millers

Mrs R G Vincent returns from Wellman after two week visit with son Homer Vincent and family. D F Macon, Auctioneer, phone 406 red. T RR Phillips returns from Chicago after a two day business trip.

R. G. Vincent Wellman Homer Vincent D. F. Macon T. RR. Phillips Chicago

Eva Smeltzer Is Hostess Thursday

Eva Smeltzer entertained at her East Main Street home yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Godfrey Juzeler joining to discuss stamp collecting. Refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon.

Va Smeltzer East Main Street Godfrey Juzeler Miss Smeltzer

Ed Turnipseed Improves After Week of Illness

Ed Turnipseed is slowly improving after being ill for the past week.

Ed Turnipseed

Amy Christian Honored by Three Hostesses Before Cedar Rapids Move

Three Washington teachers Lois Moore Leila Anderson and Grace Randell hosted twenty five guests yesterday afternoon at 4 30 in the Guest House to compliment Amy Christian who will leave at semester end for a new teaching post in Cedar Rapids. Della Patton and Althea Montgomery served coffee and French pastry from a table decorated with spring flowers and white tapers.

Amy Christian Cedar Rapids Lois Moore Leila Anderson Grace Randell Washington Miss Christian Della Patton Althea Montgomery

Birthday and Anniversary Notices for Today

Twin sisters Marion and Marguerite Benson celebrate a birthday today along with Cloyce Statler. Wedding anniversaries honor Dr. and Mrs. FL W Eastwood and several others. Mrs Melo Havel of Ainsworth and Paul Dodder have birthdays, as does Floyd B Bower whose father J H Bower turned 94 yesterday.

Marion Marguerite Benson Charles Benson FL. W. Eastwood Melo Havel of Ainsworth Paul Dodder Floyd B. Bower J. H. Bower Springfield Ill Horace

Community notices include rummage sale and lodge events

Chapter Y T T T holds rummage sale at city hall Saturday. A 28813 dance sponsored by VFW Saturday January 21 at KC hall from 8 to 12. 28a13 K of P lodge meets Monday evening with esquire rank work and refreshments.

City Mall T.T.T K. C. Hall

Relatives Surprise Jacob Wenger on Their Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Jacob F Wenger celebrated their thirty fifth wedding anniversary with relatives arriving at their home midday bearing baskets for a celebration. Their daughter Mrs Wilbur Schantz baked a large white cake as the centerpiece. Present were Dan Graber Bessie Glenn Dan Widmer Gladys John Rich Mildred John Widmer Wilbur Sechantz Jean Jake Widmer Pete Widmer Victor Wenger Phyllis Ann and others.

Jacob F. Wenger Dan Widmer Gladys John Rich Mildred John Widmer Wilbur Sechantz Jean Jake Widmer Pete Widmer Victor Wenger Phyllis Ann

Two Health Talks at Wallace P T A Meeting

Wallace P T A held its regular meeting at the schoolhouse yesterday afternoon. Dr M J Cruise spoke on diet and teeth while Dr D G Barrett outlined health unit work. A paper by Eileen Jeffrey was read by Mrs Ted Crone and Mrs W M Tweeten gave the January lesson. A short business session followed led by Mrs Crone. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs Homer Godwin Mrs Bastiaan Den Hartog and Mrs Daub.

Homer Godwin Bastiaan den Hartog Daub

Founders Day Observed by P E O Chapter 1

P E O Chapter 1 observed Founder’s Day with a candlelight service after a regular meeting at Mrs. C. A. Boice home. Mrs. W. B. Anderson led the service with participants including Mrs. T. A. Michels and others. solos were performed by Mrs. B. E. Morrison and Meble Livingston with Mrs. Richard McCleery on piano.

P. Eb.o C. A. Boice W. B. Anderson T. A. Michels H. Guther Carl J. Roberts A. Anderson W. J. Masson BE. D. Morrison, Jr Meble Livingston Richard McCleery

Logan Heilman Begins Bookkeeper Post at State Bank

Logan Heilman started work yesterday as bookkeeper at the Washington State Bank after leaving employment at Bente Co grocery.

Logan Heilman Washington State Bank Benteco

West Chester social groups schedule and events

Local social calendar lists W H M S West Chester M E church events with guest notes, Rebekah lodge initiation, Living Lake PTA meeting, W R C, Daughters group, Junior Fortnightly, White Shrine card party, Manderaftt event, Mrs Maxwell gathering, U P Woman's Missionary Society pot luck, Damascus Shrine meet and Navajo club notice with time change details.

W.H.M.S West Chester M. E. Church Fred Bauer Rebekah Lodge F. Hall Frances Stanton Masonic Temple Manderaftt Sweet Don Maxwell W. W. Maxwell Weeatermark Satur U. P. Woman's Missionary Society F. Boller Booster Chuir Callie Woodburn Damascus Shrine Navajo Club Co. J. Junebluth

Farewell Courtesy for Mrs Moore Hosts and Guests

Mrs G N Barclay and Mrs Charles Barclay hosted a farewell courtesy yesterday for Mrs Sidney Moore who plans to move to Danville Indiana. Twenty five guests played bingo with prizes and Chinese checkers with top prizes won by Mrs Edwin Griffith and Mrs Keith Wells. A guest gift was given to Mrs Moore and Ivory tapers and spring bouquets decorated the rooms. Out of town guest Mrs Hart Miller of Olds attended.

Sidney Moore Washington Danville G. N. Barclay Charles Barclay Edwin Griffith Keith Wells Moore Hart Miller of Olds

Bridge Club Meets With Teresa Ragan

Teresa Ragan hosted a two table bridge club gathering on Wednesday evening for its members, continuing the weekly social game in a cordial, civic setting.

Bridge Club Teresa Ragan Two Table Bridge Club

Junction Lodges Install Officers In Joint Ceremony

Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge installed officers after a potluck supper led by Mrs. Jennie Joy of Wapello. Odd Fellows lodge also installed officers with John Sharp as installing officer. Committees named for reve ah lodge and guests noted. high score honors went to Winifred Ragan with second to Mrs. Tom Cantoni.

Columbus Junction Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge Jennie Joy Wapello Creta French Noble Grand Doris Snyder Lillian Snyder Merle Schabilion Myrtle Jennings Flossie Barnard Opal Collen Lorraine Lewis Guardian W. 8. Tannery H. A. Sheridan W. G. Roberts F. C. Johnston J. E. Heneon A. A. Jean Charles Billings A. Maxwell EB. Maxwell J. H. Snyder J. A. Mulhern William Gabriel E. C. Snyder B. Hopkins John Sharp A. Dwinell Reveah Lodge Flower Girls Millie Maxwell Ada Lewis Blanch Lewis Minnie Rabenold Neva Maxwell Mabel Soloman May Lewis Elvera Maxwell Ethel Gabriel Winifred Ragan Tom. Cantoni Paul Horak D. C. Barrett Winifred

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