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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1939
Page
2
Washington sent six youths to Cedar Rapids for the district Golden Gloves as the city’s team. Clarence Haifley Jerret Bloom Heston Horak and Lenz earned spots with two wins needed for selection. The event featured strong performances from Haifley Bridges Waleg Pappas and Bloom in exciting bouts.
Fresh eggs sold at 13 cents per dozen by Reister Bros were listed alongside social notes. Mrs Sherman Gault celebrated her husband’s birthday with a group including Floyd and Judy Greeian and other neighbors. Visitors included Mrs Addie Shannon and Mrs Viola Arnold from One City, and Francis Wright visited from West Chester.
At the hospital Mrs. Edward Squire was dismissed yesterday. George Miller underwent a tonsillectomy yesterday and was discharged this morning.
The Washington team earned weight class wins at the Golden Gloves show in Washington and prepare for the Cedar Rapids district meet on February 6 to 8. Clarence Haifley of Washington won 112 pounds, Vic Jerrell of Muscatine 118 pounds, Wesley Bloom of Ottumwa 126 pounds, George Heston of Washington 147 pounds, Alvin Horak of Riverside 160 pounds, and Schoolboy Leng of Muscatine won heavyweight.
Washington high school Demons host the Keokuk Chiefs in a 7 pm game aimed at ending a losing streak. Referee Richard Pemble. starters to be chosen from ten players including Lewis Little Finke White Stewart Snyder Anderson Watson Macon and Dea.
James Cairns and Sweeney deliver knockouts in 147 pound and lighter bouts. Heston from Washington dominates with a first round KO over Ralph Morgan. Horak and Horak's quick KO of Hoskins highlight a crowded tek knockout night. Schoolboy Long, 16, wins with a first round K O over Charles Verceli. Jerrell tops Bridges in 118 pounds, Sweeney defeated by Heston in 147 pounds. Horak outlasts Larue in 1690 pounds, Bloom defeats Crowley for 126 pounds. Multiple locals from Muscatine and Ottumwa show strong performances as Fairfield entrants miss pairings.
Riverside Independents defeated a Solon CCC camp team at Riverside public school gym by widening a 11 4 first-quarter lead to 39 20 final. Knebel led Riverside with 11 points, Schott 11, Pogge 6. Wier scored 18 for Solon. Harold Beranek organized the game for Solon and River High will host Nichola High Friday.
Report notes that Cedar Rapids matches were the classiest of the season outside the Rapids and pleased local sponsors. Advertises the visiting men who contributed to a successful event and the positive reception of the crowd.
Burlington High defeated Fairfield High 32 to 29 in a Little Six conference game here. Burlington led 17 to 16 at halftime as Max Kemp contributed to the victory.
The Burlington team edged its rival as Russ Thomas added one point and another for Burlington. Fairfield’s Jack Gorman contributed eight points in the contest.
The Muscatine and Washington YMCA clubs hold a dual swimming meet at the Washington pool on Saturday at 2 00 p m. Junior A and B teams participate. No admission charge. Public welcome.
Mr and Mrs Charles Long Jr and Mrs Harry Sommerman of Palrfield return from Rochester Minnesota after a few days away. Glen Rich and others from Crawfordsville Wayland plan travel with Dr Laverne Bieber to Wellabure for weekend. Verna Bickel a student at Iowa Wenleyan College visits family in Mount Pleasant. Gracehill residents and Mary Sherlock return from William Myers funeral in Longmont Colorado where he had lived since leaving Gracehill. Clarence Loran resumes work at Klein Klothing after a tonsillectomy. Mrs Anna Landau plans to go to
Members of the Dizzy Dozen gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shull in Washington last Wednesday evening. Three tables of 500 were played with Carl White taking high score and Lola Coon low. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set with Mr. and Mrs. Frances McConnell in two weeks.
Riverside residents recount a January gathering of the Y Social Club at Mrs Gertrude Bulger’s north of Riverside. Members spent the afternoon socializing, knotting comforters, and sharing a luncheon. Guests included Mrs John Fegey and Mrs Ralph Walsh. Mrs Elmer Towne to host February 9.
Bethel church Woman's Missionary Society met at the Davis sisters home with fifteen members and six guests. Mrs. Donald Brown led the opening, devotions by Mrs. Davis, prayer calendar by Belle Davis, and reviews by Mrs. Rothlisberger and Emma Shaw. Next gathering set for February 24 with World Day of Prayer fellowship dinner. Rev. and Mrs. M A Robeson added to roll.
An oyster supper for Pansy Hill club members and families was hosted at the Roy Kephart home. Twenty eight attendees included two guests Firman Te Bockhorst and Will Chilcote. Mrs Jake Wenger Catherine Flynn and Mrs Liocyd Neiswanger helped serve. games of Chinese checkers and rook followed.
The Jolly Troopers met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Lester Wagner. Seven members and one guest Jean Davison attended. The weaving lesson on foot stool tops with hong kong grass was led by Mrs. Charles Davison and Mrs. Lester Wagner. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wagner. The next meeting is February 25 with election of officers. Meeting place to be announced.
About 150 attended the Rebekah Odd Fellows social last evening at the hall. The program featured piano solo Vatriele Longwell tuba solo Milo Steele high school girls sextet violin solo Laura Jane Murphy tap dance and acrobatics Marjorie Winn reading Audrey Steele. Music by Max Lee's orchestra followed, with committee members Milo Steele Ray Box Floyd Murphy in charge.
A person travels to Des Moines this evening to spend a few days with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Rebhinsen.
Friday gatherings include Presbyterian Aid groups meeting at 2:30 pm with locations and hosts listed. W H M S of M E church hosts at 2:30 with Mary Gexkinger at 302 East Seventh Street. Jolly Good Time social dance announced in Rendegvous area. Christian Missionary and Ladies Aid adds 2:15 pm with Mrs Vernon Carter. Luncheon planned by Baptist Missionary Society at 1 pm with Mrs Cy Bush. bring dish. Monday Bible department at 2:30 pm with Mrs George Clapper. Tuesday lists Prismina club at 2:30 pm with Mrs C F Boller and Rosemary club in the afternoon with Mrs Shirley Augustine.
A special lodge meeting is set for Friday evening at the hall. The Prairie Flower Mission circle hosts a social at the church for families moving away soon with a potluck supper at 7 p.m. The Christian church women plan a food sale on Saturday January 28.
The church choir hosted a potluck supper in the dining room for Mr and Mrs Earl Hobbs. Mrs Hobbs, formerly Nora Blick, helped cut a bride’s angel food cake for thirty attendees. Rev W M Nichol Jr spoke and a quiz led by Mrs Hugh Mleery followed. Maurita Daniel chaired the planning committee.
Group 1 of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid held a family night potluck dinner last evening in the church with good attendance. Afterward Mrs. Albert Lay spoke as a missionary to the Indians and Dr. F. W. Eastwood spoke.
A co operative dinner at the home of Mrs. Myrtie Poole celebrated the Pythian Past Chiefs anniversary. Husbands of past chiefs attended. prizes awarded for women and men in progressive pinochle. New officers Mrs. R. P. Dewey and Mrs. Paul Harvey elected. Guest Della Brookhart.
Lincoln P T A members heard Dr. M J Cruise and Eileen Jeffrey discuss child health and nutrition. The third grade performed a health program, and mothers were reminded that parental attitudes influence dental visits. Donations were requested to help provide milk for children in need.
Eleven members of the FLJ club plus two guests gathered at Mrs. John Horak home yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Joe Knotek led a lesson on home project work before Chinese checkers. Guests included Mrs. John Knotek and Mrs. Adolph Shalla. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Horak with help from Mrs. Knotek and Mrs. Shalla. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Ed Kallaua’s home in two weeks.
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