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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1939

Page

2

Local News and Community Notes From Ainsworth Area

Local community notes cover attendances at O B S installation in Ainsworth, poultry market ads, Floyd Johnson’s illness and service at Ames dairy department, Jacob Schrader moving, Des Moines and Des Moines related business in Washington store visits, cold storage locker rentals in Washington, family visits from Wayland and Newton, a St James church card party, Mildred Moffitt starting field work in Emmetsburg, Benteco store sales increase and awards with prizes for staff and a four way lighting floor for the manager and kodaks for clerks.

Benteco

Packard Scores 43 as Ottumwa Triumphs Over Cards 64 56

Packard of Ottumwa pours in 43 points to pace the Iowa Success business college team past the Washington junior college Cardinals 64 to 56. Chuck adds 23 for Washington as Ottumwa races to a 23 10 first-quarter lead, then holds on with Packard sealing the outcome in the final period alongside Mangold and Hoskins contributing despite injuries.

Packard Ottumwa Washington Iowa Success Business College Mr. Chuck Chuck Cardinals Pete Hoskins Franny Mangold Town Fisher Williams Anderson Lyman Craiger Hoeskine Yoder Keiper Mangold Jungbluth Fry Kistler

Living Lake PTA Meets at School House

Dr F W Eastwood spoke at the Living Lake P T A meeting held last evening at the school house. Cloyce Stewart presented the Parent Teachers magazine review. Refreshments were served by Harry Drake and Mrs Glenn Thompson, the committee for this meeting.

F. W. Eastwood Living Lake P. T. A Cloyce Stewart Harry Drake Glenn Thompson

Hospital Dismissals Include Local Residents and Visiting Family

At the hospital Frank Cletern and Clyde Cortney both of Brighton and Dayton Eden of Columbus Junction were dismissed today. Mrs D H Whetstine and her baby daughter were dismissed yesterday for their home in Wellman. Beverly Bean three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Bean Ainsworth was admitted today.

Frank Cletern Clyde Courtney Brighton Dayton Eden Columbus Junction D. H. Whetstine Wellman Beverly Bean Norman Bean Ainsworth

Birthday Party For Bonnie West Held At Parents Home

Bonnie West was surprised with a birthday party hosted by her mother and sister at her parents N. B. E. West residence. Guests included Helen and Hazel Simmering Jean West Rosella Virginia Sheetz Keith White Wilbur West and others. Games such as Chinese checkers and dominos were played. Ice cream and cake were served with a large birthday cake as the centerpiece.

Bonnie West Mrs. N. BE. West Helen Hazel Simmering Jean West Rosella Virginia Sheetz Keith White Wilbur West

Cardinals Will Be Stronger in Next Semester

Washington's junior college Cardinals, a top team, plan stronger line with four new players for the second semester. Enrollees Wayne Chamberlin, Howard Herron from Wyman HS join Coach Fred Maasdam’s squad, plus Walter McFarland from Ainsworth expected to enroll. Mangold remains eligible. most of the current team stays, though a player or two may leave.

Washington Cardinals Wayne Chamberlin Howard Herron Wyman Fred Maasdam Walter McFarland Ainsworth Ainsworth High School Harland Mead Maquoketa Muscatine Francis Mangold Dean Mead

Toledo Boy Plays on Michigan Team

A Toledo bred center Jim Rae stands six foot four and plays for Michigan in the Iowa City game tonight. Rae is a product of DeVilbiss high school in Toledo Ohio and was an all city center there under coach Hod Rice of Washington. He is expected to be highlighted by radio announcers.

Iowa City Jim Rae Michigan DeVilbiss High School Toledo Ohio

Kalona Victor in Ke-Wash Contest

Kalona defeated Brighton 32 to 16 in the only Ke-Wash league game last night. Half time stood 11 to 5. Henry of Brighton and Gingerich of Kalona were standout players. Wellman beat St Mary's of Riverside 29 to 16 with Lewis 15 and Irvin Moothart 11 leading Wellman. River side Knebel had 6 and Frank 4. Richland and West Chester did not play due to Richland's Keokuk county tournament in Sigourney.

Kalona Brighton Henry Gingerich Richland West Chester Keokuk Sigourney Wellman St. Mary's of Riverside Well

Fort Madison Tops Little Six League

Fort Madison high school basketball team defeated Burlington 17 to 16 at Fort Madison to seize undisputed first place in the Little Six after previously sharing the top spot. Keokuk topped Mt. Pleasant 26 to 24 at Keokuk, while Ottumwa lost to Fairfield 33 to 17.

Burlington Fort Madison Keokuk Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa Fairfield

Crawfordsville Defeated by Yarmouth in Tricounty League

Crawfordsville wrests a 30.22 defeat at home Tuesday night as Yarmouth dominates the Cyclones in the Tricounty League. The Crawfordsville girls also fall to Yarmouth, 48-16, with Bernice Brown of Wellman among shoppers noted.

Crawfordsville Yarmouth Cyclones Habecker Crawfordaville Tha

Demons Fall at Muscatine 38-14 in Poor Display

Washington high School Demons lost to Muscatine 38 to 14. Poor shooting and unproductive attempts doomed their effort as Muscatine pulled away after a 7-4 first quarter. McConnell and Deems led Muscatine with timely baskets while Washington managed only a lone field goal by Bob Lewis and a late free throw by Jack Watson. The defeat left Washington tied for fourth with Fairfield in the league standings behind Fort Madison, Burlington, and Muscatine.

Washington High School Muscatine McConnell Deems Washington Bob Lewis Demons Jack Watson Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Burlington

Bea Moore Feted at Supper Party in Boller Home

Bea Moore was guest of honor at a formal supper hosted by Mrs. O. F. P. Boller with Ruth Boller as hostess. The Moore family plans to move to Danville Tennessee soon. After supper, twelve guests stayed for a Rendezvous dance at the Boller home. Others present included Ruth Smith Betty McCall Violet Flynn Martha Anne Mace Hilton Durst Charles Holden Cloud Willits Jr Stewart Banford Francis Manfold and Daryl Burham.

Pea Moore Pr. Ang FP. Boller Ruth Boller Misa Moore Sidney Moore Danville Ruth Smith Betty McCall Violet Flynn Martha Anne Mace Hilton Durst Charles Holden Cloud Willits, Jr Stewart Bell Francis Manfold Daryl Burham

Mrs. Irwin to Speak at Garden Meeting Next Tuesday

Mrs J N Irwin of Briehton was unable to attend last evening's garden department session. Her talk on trees and the canker worm is rescheduled for Tuesday at 7 20 PM at the home of Mrs B F Bostwick Jr. Mrs W F Bickel spoke on birds and a good attendance was noted.

J. N. Irwin Briehton Garden Department B. F. Bostwick, Jr Ne. Long W. F Bickel

Young People Hold Social Meeting in Church Last Night

The senior group of the Baptist church hosted a Friday evening social in the church social hall. A program of games was enjoyed with refreshments served. Announcements covered reorganization and new members from the junior society. Gladys Turnipseed presides, Wayne Kendrick chairs entertainment. The Senior BR YY PT meets Sundays at 6 20 for devotional and study. all young people invited.

the Baptist Church Gladys Turnipseed Wayne Kendrick BR. YY. PT

Giflain and Knox sisters plan Oakland trip for three weeks

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Giflain of Wellman and Lucille Knox will leave in the morning for Oakland California to visit Miss Knox's parents Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Knox. Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Giflain are sisters. They plan to be gone three weeks and are driving through.

Richard Johnson Bob Texas Galveston Huston A. J. Giflain Wellman Lucille Knox Oakland Calif Miss Knox S. W. Knox

Ainsworth O E S Installs Officers

Ainsworth O E S installs officers with 50 members and guests attending. Worthy Matron Mrs Margaret Mahan and Worthy Patron Orville Thoma preside, with numerous officers and committee lists announced. Local churches and missionary groups share program notes and upcoming events.

W C T U Meeting at Mrs Hawthorne Home

A W C T U session met Thursday afternoon at Mrs J A Hawthornes home with Mrs V Crull leading. Mrs Funma Long spoke on Frances Willard life, reading from Manifold Facets, and quoted a Willard saying that temperance must permeate all reform. D A R noted Willard as a universal cause. Russell Bell praised Lillian Stevens in a tribute by Nelle Burger. Mrs Sartor presented Keeley Institute quote on women drinking and Flays Saloon Society.

J. A. Hawthorne V. Crull Funma Long Lfe Frances £. Willard Frances Willard Daughters of the American Revolution Union Signal Russell Bell Lillian M. W. Stevens Nelle G. Burger Martin Nelson Keeley Institute Dwight III M. H. Sartor Elsa Maxwell Flay

Missionary Group Meets With Mrs Shearer in Columbus Junction

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs B H Shearer in Columbus Junction. Mrs G W Ayers led devotions and Mesdames W F Edmondson Faye Greene and WA Bloomquist presented the program. The next meeting is scheduled for February 14 with Mrs J Ho Huster. The Social circle was entertained Thursday by Mr Guy Masonholder.

Kate Annas J. A. Marsh Effie McCreedy Mary Lord Orville Thoma Louise Boileau Jennie Bassler Seymour Columbus Junction Washington Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Ed Lina Mae Carson Gwen Telford Jennie Hassler Annas Coggeshall Ling Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church B. H. Shearer G. W. Ayers W. F. Edmondson Faye Greene WA. Bloomquist J. Ho Huster Guy Masonholder

Missionary Society Meeting Held at Mrs Clapper’s Home

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. George Clapper's home. Mrs. L. S. Patterson led devotions, and Mrs. C. B. Lemmon presented the Prayer Calendar. Mrs. Roy Stewart read a paper prepared by Mrs. T. K. Gillespie on na-

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church George’ Clapper L. S. Patterson

Birthday honors mark Riverside potluck supper

Mrs. Ernest Bowman, southeast of Riverside, celebrated her birthday Thursday with a potluck supper and euchre. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Schnoebelen and Wayne Cray. high honors to Mrs. Robert Wells and Mrs. Bert Cray, who received the cut prize. Guests included the Bowman family and neighbors from Ainsworth and Riverside.

Ernest Bowman Riverside Charles Schnoebelen Wayne Cray Robert Wells Bert Cray Milt Wollrab Verle Wollrab Charles Wells Ainsworth Worth Hartzell Henry Klein Fred Havel

Royal Neighbors Officers Installed After Supper

Royal Neighbors met for a potluck supper in Woodman hall and installed officers. Twenty members and fourteen guests attended. Nellie Moriarty and Lucy Knauss led the event with Nellie Haight as installing officer. Named officers include Lillian Little oracle, Gertrude Walker vice oracle, Lucy Knauss chancellor, Winnie Rbeiter recorder, Mary DeWitt receiver, Nellie Wiley marshal, Marjorie Lytle assistant marshal, Nellie Horn inner sentinel, Marilyn Therion outer sentinel, Margaret Payne manager, Grace Stewart musician.

Woodman Hall Nellie Moriarty Lucy Knauss Nellie Haight Gladys Kirkpatrick Lillian Little Gertrude Walker Winnie Rbeiter Mary DeWitt Nellie Wiley Marjorie Lytle Nellie Horn Inner Sentinel Marilyn Therion Outer Sentinel Margaret Payne Grace Stewart Graces Lola Rath Lula Williams Rachel Wiley Bessie Murphy Mae Miller Pearl DeWitt Flossie Glong Iva Jacobs Birmingham Winfield Mary. Metzger Floyd Mason Ed Kirkpatrick George Haight Lucy Schwartz Beasie Feldman Winifred Kramer Lola Reece Ruth Kirkpatrick Opal Fague Bertha Skipton

Merry Maids Elect Two New Officers at Regular Meeting

The Merry Maids held a regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Dan Franklin with several members present. Evelyn Hoxworth was chosen secretary and Mrs. Earl Hobbs assistant secretary. Contests were led by Hoxworth and Georgia Musil, refreshments served, social time followed. The January 31 gathering at Evelyn Hoxworth’s home will host a miscellaneous shower for Mia, with roll call responses by a short poem.

Merry Maids Dan Franklin Meo Dick Hayes Richt Evelyn Hoxworth Earl Hobbs Georgia Musil Mia

Kolah Club Meets With Mrs Quinn

Mrs D Quinn hosted the Kolah club and guests in her home on Thursday afternoon. Attending were Mrs Walter Kyle and Florence, Mrs Guy Hoyle, Mrs Adolph Guenther, Mrs Glenn Schwartz, Mrs Glenn Knapp and daughter Gladys, Mrs Harry Anderson, Mrs T W Hunter, Mrs Mary Shields and son Myron. Members reported on topics, a general discussion followed, and readings reviewed Moody Monthly. Next meeting is a club drive at the home of Mr and Mrs J L Kennedy on Feb 2 replacing Feb 9.

D Quinn Kolah Club Walter Kyle Florence Guy Hoyle Adolph Guenther Glenn Schwartz Glenn Knapp Gladys Harry Anderson T. W. Hunter Mary Shields Myron Clayde Knapp

Paper on China by Fred L. Moore Presented to Club

Fred L. Moore delivered a paper on China to the regular meeting of the club, outlining historical relations and contemporary issues. Mia attended and participated in the discussion.

Tional Missions Mia Fred L. Moore China

Committee correction for Wallace PTA meeting refreshments

Mrs. A J Vetru ba should be listed on the Wallace PTA refreshments committee, replacing Mrs. Daub who appeared on the Journal report. The error was in the committee roster for Thursday’s meeting.

A. J. Vetruba Wallace P. T. A

Invitations Issued for 4-11 Skating Party in Washington

Four hundred passes issued to 4-H club boys and girls leaders and guests for a skating party at the Washington rink next Tuesday evening. Doors open at 7 pm with a portable talking picture demonstration at 9:30 pm showcasing 4-H club fair footage. Reception committee includes Isabelle Combs John Knotek Maurita Daniel John Killian and County Agent Mrs W J Roudabush. Farm Bureau agents and directors invited. 4 H club leaders and members may attend with pass and 15 cent admission. guests free.

Washington County Washington Isabelle Combs John Knotek Maurita Daniel John Killian W. J. Roudabush Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Board of Directors 4-1

Thirty-Five Attend Mt Aid Society General Meeting

Thirty five members of the Methodist Ladies Aid society attended a general meeting at the church yesterday afternoon. O B Schmitt led the business portion and Mrs L M Richer led devotionals. Readings by Emma Long and solos by Boome Jean Sampson Davis Gray and Nan Hoover with violin by Nan Hoover accompanied by Mrs Leo Hoover. Unit 4 organized the social hour and refreshments were served by a committee.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society O. B. Schmitt L. M. Richer Emma Long Boome Jean Sampson Davis Gray Nan Hoover Leo Hoover

Rebekah Lodge Names Committees After Friday Meeting

Effie Murdock heads the appointive slate with Emma Campbell and Goldie Gray on finance. Other committees include flower and sick led by Thelma Horsey Glatess Hancher and Effie Box and burial staff. Ray Box initiated, Gertrude Murphy left supporter, Grace Stewart musician. next social January 26 with 80 members present.

Rebekah Lodge C. F. Hall Effie Murdock Georgia Musil Emma Campbell Goldie Gray Thelma Horsey Glatess Hancher Effie Box Edna Gardner Emily Libby Musil Hilma Larson Nellie Zeek Grace Stewart Bernice Bee Goldie Mayo Grace White Rease Harvey Ernestine Murdock Edna Wagenknecht Carrie Thompson Ray Box Gertrude Murphy Cloyee Horsey

Social Calendar Highlights From Portnightly Events

Monday events include Frances Stanton at 7 30 p m and White Shrine card party at 2 15 p m at Masonic Temple All members welcome Mandcraft seet 3 7 30 p m Mrs Don Maxwell host at Mrs W W Maxwell home three miles east on highway 2 5 Anyone unable to attend or wanting a ride should call Mrs Weathermark 229 Ulue by Saturday Family night dinner at 6 30 p m Methodist church Fringe covered dish and garden department 7 30 p m Mrs B F Bostwick Jr U P Woman's Missionary Society pot luck dinner 6 30 p m Booster club meets in afternoon Mrs Callie Woodburn Bring needle and thimble Pamaseis Shrine regular meeting 5 p m Mason lodge special hour after Note change of time Navajo club business meeting promptly at 2 p m Mrs C J Junebluth

Frances Stanton Masonic Temple Don Maxwell Healess W. W. Maxwell Weatermark B. F. Bostwick U. P. Woman's Missionary Society F. Boiler

Birthday and Anniversary Notices From a Local Paper

Mrs Jesse Busby marks her birthday and tomorrow the couple celebrate their twenty six wedding anniversary. Mrs Marion Sheetz Lupe Haird Shirley Peterson and Mrs Leslie Dilla have birthdays today. Mr and Mrs Will Schilling celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary today. Mr and Mrs D C Griges will celebrate their wedding anniversary at Braden Castle Camp Manatee Florida tomorrow. Birthdays tomorrow include Howard Hoyle Mrs Glen Davin Naomi Sheety Kenneth Wieland and Burrel Sheets Mary Lillian Moorehead of Crawfordsville will be sixteen tomorrow.

Mrs Jesse Busby Mr. Busby Marion Sheetz Lupe Haird Shirley Peterson Leslie Dilla Will Schilling D. C. Griges Braden Caste Camp Manatee, Fla Howard Hoyle Glen Davin Naomi Sheety Kenneth Wieland Burrel Sheets Mary Lillian Moorehead Crawfordsville

K of P Meeting With Esquire Rank Announced

The Knights of Pythias lodge will convene Monday evening with a candidate to earn the rank of esquire and refreshments to be served. The note carries the date 29.

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