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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1939
Page
6
Kenneth Wieland celebrated his birthday with a school party planned by his mother. Local residents share visits, a board party, and neighborhood happenings. East Highland residents discuss travel plans, new vehicles, and family events including a chicken setup at Charles Holland's place.
Bowling league matches are canceled for this evening at the city bowling alleys. The facilities remain open for other non league games as no league affairs are scheduled today.
Maquoketa upset Washington junior college 61 to 43 at the local high school gym. Marvin Jones led with 31 points supported by Mubl 24 as Washington struggled with turnovers and loose passing while Maquoketa’s sharp passing and shooting keyed the win. Mangold led Washington with 11, Keiper and Hoskins added 6 and 10 respectively.
Keokuk coached by Jim Shultz brings a balanced eight game tally 2124 points scored and 211 allowed to Washington as Friday night’s league tilt looms pivotal. Washington men led by Kenneth Kimberlin add Frank Dee a former Ainsworth star now eligible to bolster the Demons.
Repair work for furnaces includes new flues blowers and smoke dampers. Also pipes spouting roofing hog waterers and chicken waterers are non-tree?ble.
Mrs Clyde Lambert and daughter spent Tuesday evening at the Hood Stephen home while Clyde attended a directors meeting. George Chalupa and two boys visited Frank Schnider's parents in Washington. The Lambert family and Charley Caldwell were hosts Friday evening. Fred Kephart family spent Saturday with Honor Kephart. Neighbors staged a surprise for Mr and Mrs Harry Bishop as they prepare to leave.
Neighborhood notes list friends and families visiting or staying at various homes Saturday night through Sunday. Names include Harrison Alleman Bruce Blaine Roberta Swan Creek Louise Wason Gene Clyde Lambert William Wasson Grandma Kolkman Frank Moran Rock Island Everette Lewis Charley dams Delta Dale Darbyshire H L Witting Earl Kephart Bertha Jake Ernest Howard Baker Orville Harvey Will Harvey Liovid Anderson H L Witting Leslie Beeblossom Wilma Jear Margaret Chalupa Hampton Dr Dockaim Vincent Beliel Floyd Dick Frank Swonel Bill Miller Glenn Been stotsom Sam Sigafoose Jake Ernest and others. Read the Want Ads.
The January P. T. A. meeting at West Chester High School was led by President Mrs. Homer Porter with minutes by Helen Irene Arnold. Dorothy Davis reported the treasury and a program featured Mildred Kauffman, Lloyd Bower, a piano solo by Betty Reif, and a one act play "Dear Dear Children" staged by eight women.
Fire at Clarence Work place south of Cotter destroyed a corn crib holding 700 bushels of corn and a machine shed with contents. Firemen saved nearby buildings. The report notes social events and local residents, including gatherings hosted by the C. L. club and a pneumonia hospital transfer for Beverly Bean, three, in Washington county.
P. J. Hoover and Milo Delong attended the Iowa-Chicago basketball game in Iowa City on Monday evening. Eldin Bauer bought a new truck and Troy Foriash a new Plymouth coupe.
Billy Norman feels much better and plans tonsil removal midweek. The bridge east of Herman Wagenkecht’s farm was rebuilt this week.
The article notes John Barry born 1745 1803 as the Father of the American Navy. It states he was made senior captain of the U S Navy by President Washington under the March 27 1794 law, a designation that likely popularized his famous title.
Three types of lamb meat are described: mutton from grown animals, lamb from weaned but not fully grown sheep, and spring lamb from unweaned lambs that have not grazed yet. Each category reflects the animal's age and development stage.
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