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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1939
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Paul R Horak announce the birth of a son named Paul Richard born Thursday weighing seven pounds five ounces. Mrs Edith Miller of Mediapolis formerly Washington has been ill since December with erysipelas in one ankle and could only bear weight on one foot last week.
Washington junior college Cardinals lost 46 to 33 at Muscatine JC. Walter McFarland led with ten points as Mangold and Herron shined for the Cardinals. Muscatine’s Sanders and Rininsland combined for 27 points. Next game vs Bloomfield Tuesday in Washington. Notices include Glendale Telephone Co meeting January 28 and local society updates.
Colonists held an annual dog exchange with Native Americans to swap dogs. The practice began as a dog mart, continued until the Revolution where it was discontinued, and then revived years later.
Mr and Mrs Orie O Conner of Ainsworth welcomed a son at 5 30 weighing seven pounds eleven ounces Emma Hayes of Riverside admitted yesterday for observation Mr and Mrs Harry V Miller of Washington welcomed a son last night at about 12 weighing eight pounds seven and one half ounces Pearl DeWitt of Washington Underwent a major operation Martha Helfrich admitted yesterday for observation Beverly Bean of Ainsworth and Chester Piper of Crawfordeville were discharged this morning
Brighton High defeated West Chester 47 to 30 in a Ke-Wash conference game played in Brighton. Richard Day led Brighton with 15 points while Maurice Henry anchored the defense. West Chester’s Bob Scranton scored 9. Brighton’s reserves added a 23 to 15 win.
The Washington Y W C A volleyball team was swept in four games at Oskaloosa last night. It marked their first loss of the winter and their first match since Christmas. Players Ray Whitehead Roy Finch Kenneth White Henry Little Rev Vernon Carter and Leo Hoover made the trip.
New U A W head R J Thormas of Detroit assumes leadership after Homer Martin is deposed by the Congress of Industrial Organizations. Martin accuses CIO chief John L Lewis of splitting labor with dictatorial policies and says he remains president with strong member support against the executive board majority.
The annual Gold Medal tournament will be held at the Y M C A gym from February 27 to March 4 in Washington. Secretary Leigh Soule announced the event with a committee including Claude Yucker and Leo Hoover. Invitations go to independent teams statewide, with 18 teams last year and first round drawings on February 24. Trophies and individual medals will award top finishers and standout players.
Fort Madison tightened its Little Six lead with a 46 to 39 victory over Muscatine. Melvin Wagner scored 14, Ray Frost and Jimmy Youel 13 each for the Bloodhounds, who held Muscatine to three points in the third period. Muscatine's Deems had 13 points. Fort Madison reserves beat St. Mary's 24 to 13.
Mount Pleasant High School captured its fourth Little Six Conference win by defeating Ottumwa 30 to 16 on Friday night in Mount Pleasant Iowa. Hunt scored 12 points to lead the winners while Copeman topped Ottumwa with five. Ottumwa’s second team won 27 to 24.
Crawfordsville teams narrowly avoided injury when a wheel detached from their school bus 7 to 8 miles from Sharon on the return from games. No one hurt, but arrival was delayed to the early hours. Boys lost to Sharon 30-25. girls 22-8. Referee Walker from Fairfield.
Keokuk defeated Washington High 40 to 28 as passing and shooting woes hampered the Demons. Washington trailed by two at three-quarters and faded late as Keokuk pulled away with a decisive final period.
Washington morning worship at 9 30 Sunday school at 10 20 Young People's League and Fellowship supper at 6 30 p m Carl W Klein pastor St Evangelical Sunday school at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 16 a m
Two women, Ann Austin and Mary Fisher, reached Massachusetts from Barbados in 1656. They were immediately imprisoned, their books burned, stripped, subjected to indignities, and banished from the colony.
Approximately forty V. F. W. Post and Auxiliary members attended a joint meeting Tuesday evening at the K. C. hall. Mrs. Mabel Atkinson led games and contests with prizes for Earl Lemley Jess Radda Cleo Shockey Everette Durham and Ray Watson. Pinochle and Chinese checkers filled the rest of the evening. hot chicken sandwiches and coffee were served by the chairmen and several members.
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid will hold an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Dow Bishop on Thursday February 2. Mrs. Carl Oldfield is assistant hostess. Activities include quilting with members bringing embroidery hoops and thimbles. Each member should bring a covered dish and own dishes for dinner. Roll call will reference Washington or Lincoln.
The Fortnightly Club Child Study department will meet Wednesday at 2:30 p m in Mrs Harry Sizer s home. The program topic is Music In the Home with Mrs E B Morrison Jr and Mrs Frank Miller presenting the study material.
Mrs. Mercer led yesterday afternoon's Woman's Home Missionary society gathering at Mrs. Mary Genkinger's home. Clara Huber reviewed The American City and Its Church, with an excellent report on chapters one and two. Mrs. R. H. Hampshey and Mrs. Ira Rathme sang, and Mrs. Robert Reaney presented the enigmas. Reports were given by various secretaries.
Twenty four members attended the Baptist Missionary Society luncheon yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cy Bush. Hostesses were Mrs. W. Walker and Lois Turnipseed. Devotions on Healing were led by Mrs. John Little with readings from St. Luke and a poem. Four birthdays were celebrated: Mrs. Roy Gordon, Mrs. Howard Kerr, Mrs. John Shebeck, and Mrs. Clara Daub. A note from Nellie Lucas urged missionary work and a two dollar donation plus a box of articles. The Dutch market supper is set for February 2. Sixty calls were reported for the month.
The article notes eagles are built to scan the ground for prey from above. It explains the downward gaze aids hunting while their overhanging brow shades them from the sun.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Stewart hosted the West Chester Methodist choir and guests at their home. Five tables of Chinese checkers yielded high scores for Florence Stout among women and M J Tandy among men while Keith Stewart won the traveling prize. Ferne Alferts aided serving two course refreshments.
The J. W. Baker Relief corps of West Chester held a regular meeting with eighteen officers and members present. Officers were installed led by Emma Ralston with Claudia Poore as conductor. Officers include Ida Hough president Laura Schultz senior vice president Emma Cherry junior vice president Eva Robertson chaplain Edna Kleese secretary Dot Bauer conductor Florence Woodford assistant conductor Emma Reif guard Mable Griffith assistant guard Lucy Leet patriotic instructor Pearl Smith press correspondent Lucile Kleese musician and color bearers Lorena Lynn Emma Ralston Beatrice Niffenegger Retha Hough. Committees and aids appointed for the coming year. A fruit shower plus remembrance cards and thanks noted.
Brighton residents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Prazey celebrated their fifty six wedding anniversary with a family dinner on January 25. Their children and several relatives attended, recalling a previous open house and dinner. Mr. Frazey, now in the fence business, notes mild weather has delayed this year's crop harvest.
A potluck dinner last night at Prairie Flower Church honored families moving from the community this spring. About fifty five attended, seated at three long tables arranged for the meal. Earl Smith and Martha Thrasher planned and ran the kitchen. Entertainment with contests and puzzles was provided by Harley Myers and Rolland Benson.
The notice lists Monday through Thursday gatherings including Bible department at 2:20 p.m. with Mrs. George Clapper at 321 West Washington, DeMolay initiation at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Priscilla and Rosemary clubs, Child Study department, Aineworth chapter at Magsonis Temple, Pilotburg Ladies Aid society all day with embroidery and dishes, and social time with sandwiches or meals.
Community members celebrate birthdays and anniversaries across Crane Fordsville Oswestry Wales and nearby towns. Notables include 86th birthdays for Mrs R H Evans and Evan Evans and 85 for George P Madden Lrighwn.
Three Presbyter ian Ladies Aid groups met with 15 members and 5 guests in Group 2 as Mrs Will Matncha hosted and devotionals led by Mrs Sarah Walker. Group 4 reported 119 of its $100 quota and announced a church rummage sale for February 18.
Henrietta Marble entertained eight girls at her home in a social evening honoring Bea Moore whose new residence is in Danville. Refreshments followed the gathering.
The C L club members and their families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morris home for a potluck supper. Three members were absent due to sickness. The group played Chinese checkers and planned the next meeting at Mrs. Pearl Miller’s home on February 1 in the afternoon.
Joan Fields hosted eight girl friends after school for her tenth birthday party. Games were played and treats of birthday cake ice cream and candy were served in a pink and white theme. Mrs. Duane White assisted Mrs. J W Fields in serving. Guests included Patty Patterson Shirley Dowell Mary Lee Martin Carol Fisher Jo Murphy Phyllis Richardson a Stevens and Mary Ellen Randall.
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