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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

2

Fashion clinic draws department store leaders to New York

Mrs. Joe Shalla learns her daughter Mrs. Louis Reller attends Amos Parrish fashion clinic at the Hotel Pierre in New York City this week. About 400 delegates from coast to coast of outstanding department stores join the annual event where next season's fashions are showcased.

Joe Shalla Louis “Reller New York City Amos Parrish Hotel Pierre Reler Mosenbaum’s Pittsburgh

Noted England Bridges Highlight Historic Structures

Maxine Alliman of Wayland was dismissed for her home. England's Historic Bridges include King John's Bridge at Tewkesbury with original arches, Monnow Bridge at Monmouth with a fortified gateway on the bridge, and a fourteenth century treasure spanning the Dee at Chester. Other early examples are near Kidwelly Hereford and Llangollen.

England King John's Bridge Tewkesbury Monnow Bridge Monmouth Dee Chester Kidwelly Hereford Llangollen

Wrestling and boxing show slated at City Hall tonight

Jimmy Bear of Cedar Rapids will serve as referee for a Veterans of Foreign Wars wrestling and boxing program at City Hall. Main event features Ernie Barker of Marshalltown versus Glen House of Farmington in a two fall bout with 75 minute limit. Eddie Drew of Burlington faces Wild Willie Williams of Tipton in a 175 pound wrestling match for two falls within 45 minutes.

Bill Brown City Hall Bill Drew Williams Eddie Drew Burlington Willie’ Willams Tipton Earden

Iowa Swim Coach on National Board

Jan 21 Iowa City IA An Iowa man David A Armbruster appointed vice chairman of the National AAU swimming committee for 1937 He also served in 1936 and will join Detroit chairman George Graves to regulate AAU swimming The move gives Iowa two men in high AAU roles alongside wrestling official Dad Schroeder The article also notes a local boxing bout featuring LeRoy Duncan and Indian Marvin Buckwalter at 8 15 p m with weights 175 and 172 pounds respectively.

Iowa Caty University of Iowa David A. Armbruster Armbruster Hawkeye George Graves Detroit A. A. U. Swimming Iowa E. G Dad) Schroeder Wrestling Committee LeRoy Duncan Tama Reservation Marvin Buckwalter Cass Lake Minn Duncan Buckwalter

Golden Gloves Card Planned in Ottumwa Coliseum

Ottumwa will host preliminary Golden Gloves bouts at the Coliseum January 27 28 and 29 with local boxers and entrants from surrounding towns. Winners advance to Cedar Rapids sectional meet then Chicago finals. weigh ins include 112 118 126 135 147 175 and heavyweight classes. Entries close January 21 with three round bouts and judging decisions.

Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Gazette Chicago Cedar Rapids F. D. Pedigo Don Rodgers Chicago Tribune New York Daily News Lown Sioux City Dubuque Davenport Iowa City Burlington Bloomfield Oskaloosa Pairfield Albia Contprvit Chariton Osceola Parsons Penn and Simpson Colleges CCC

Maquoketa Tilt Postponed In Weather Citing Conditions

Washington junior college officials and Maquoketa officials called off the Maquoketa game tonight due to poor roads and weather. The Cardinals face a two day trip with Tipton Friday. both games may be postponed with Burlington on tap next Tuesday and Muscatine Friday week. Washington's Friday clash with Fort Madison and other regional notes follow.

George Freshwaters Dean Harland Mead Washington Junior College Maquoketa Cardinals Tipton Washington Jackson County Burlington Muscatine Washington High School Fort Mattison Demons Fairfield

Iowa Basketball Draws Big Crowds in Home andaway Games

Iowa City reports show 57 000 total spectators across 12 games with an average of 4 756 per game. Home court crowds totaled 23 500 in five games, while 88 509 attended seven away games. The Pur due game drew 9 500, the season's largest crowd and fifth largest in Iowa basketball history.

Iowa City Jan University of Iowa Hawkeyes Purdue Iowa

St Marys Boys Lose to St Elizabeths 33 to 19 in Harpers Ferry

Riverside reports St Marys basketball team traveled to Harper to meet St Elizabeths, falling 33 to 19. St Marys reserves beat Harpers second team 22 to 4 as curtain raiser. Also notes visit by Bernard Destech family from Lone Tree to Riverside.

Storewide Coats Discount as Weekend Event Highlights New Dresses

The shop promotes half price coats as a key sale while showcasing the biggest spring arrival of Nelly Dons and Donna Gorlons dresses this weekend.

Nelly Dons Donna Gorlons

Funeral Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Carson Held

Funeral services for 78 year old Mrs. Elizabeth Carson of Ft. Dodge were conducted Wednesday at Richie funeral home with Rev. W. Bloomquist officiating. Burial followed in Columbus City cemetery. Carson, born February 19, 1856 near Columbus Junction, is survived by son Ira Foster of Ft. Dodge sister Mrs. Martha Hall of Eldon and brothers Fred L. Signfoos Hot Springs SD W G Bigaf loos Dalhart and Clark Sigafloos Omaha.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Elizabeth Carson Ft. Dodge Richie Funeral Home WY. A. Bloomquist Methodist Church Columbus City Fred L. Signfoos Hot Springs W. G. Bigafoos Dalhart Tex Clark Sigafoos Omaha Donald Morgan Bellevue Hospital Musatine Cone Lake Short Creek Boston Robert Hesseltine Edmondson Russell Owens Louise Tillard Business Denver Bessie Bates Cairo California Claud Kent Richland William Burl Starnes Davenport Ira Foster Ft. Dodge and Clark Sigafoose Elizabeth Careon

Madison Helps Care for Ill Sister During Flu Illness

Madison was called Sunday to assist her sister Mrs. Anthony Vegey who is quite ill with the flu, as reported in local notices.

Madison Anthony Vegey

Public Health Nurse Visits For All Without Regard To Wealth

The Washington County Public Health Unit emphasizes public health服務 neutrality. A nurse’s home visit does not reflect wealth or poverty. maternity support is available to all expectant mothers regardless of income, and nurses aim to aid every family equally based on cooperation.

The Washington County Public Health Unit

Pythian Past Chiefs Hostess Dinners Bridge Night

After a regular meeting the Pythian Past Chiefs association held a two-table bridge session at the Sorensen home. High scorer was Mrs. Harry Miller, low scorer Mrs. Matucha. Hostess Mrs. Ted Crone was assisted by Mrs. Vie Crone serving a two course refreshment.

Ted Crone Pythian Pythian Past Chiefs Association Harry Miller Will Matucha Vie Crone

Avulsion and Boundary Shifts in River Courses

Avulsion is the sudden transfer by natural forces of land to another’s soil and also describes abrupt boundary changes when a river alters its course. The concept applies to property lines and legal boundaries in such events.

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