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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1938

Page

2

Local Washington Notes and Social Items

Dr. Sorenson, former head of Washington county health unit, visits with locals. Mrs. Howard L. McCleery and Nic head to Chicago for spring buying. St James card party set at KC hall Feb 8. Catherine Masson from University of Iowa visits family. William Masson home from Burlington with flu. Mary Ellen Lytle and Le Roy Riley back for between semesters break. Fresh eggs 15c per dozen at W S Reister & Sons. Leigh Soule and others attend a Y convention in Cedar Rapids. funeral of Mrs Emma Jones noted. local residents attend United Presbyterian services in Washington.

R. M. Sorenson LeMars Washington Sorenson Washington County Health Unit Graham’s Howard L. McCleery Nic Chicago Nicola and Harmon Merchandise Mart St. James K. C. Hall Catherine Masson University of Iowa W. J. Masson Iowa City William Masson Burlington P. F. Macon Verna Bickel Iowa Mary Ellen Merle Lytle LeRoy L. F. Harding Leigh Soule Ethel Maude McCreedy Lloyd Walker Cedar Rapids Emma Jones Will Edgar Mary Lee Hanna Lola Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Church

Daughters Born to Canaby Renoux and Whetetine Families

Mr and Mrs Dale Canaby Selma Iowa formerly of Washington are parents of a daughter born Saturday at 6 15 p m weighing five and a half pounds. Mr and Mrs John Renoux are parents of a daughter born at 2 25 this morning weighing six pounds one ounce. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Whetetine Wellman are parents of a daughter born yesterday at 11 p m weighing five pounds nine and one half ounces.

Dale Canaby Selma Iowa Washington Orville Coakley Dorothy Maxine West Chester Mer} White Chicago Carmen Vargas Brighton Francis Alibaugh Leo Lewis John Renoux Lloyd Whetetine Wellman

Yarmouth to Meet Whites in Two Tonight at Y Court

Two basketball games planned at the Y M C A tonight feature the Whites facing Yarmouth at 7 30 PM. The Maid Rites’ late opponent is uncertain after Iowa City cancelled due to icy roads. Yarmouth, a strong southeastern Iowa outfit, has never lost at the local court.

Yarmouth Iowa City Iowa

Crawfordsville Indees Defeat Ainsworth Five in Tight Bout

Crawfordsville Independents defeated Ainsworth Independents 52 to 41 at home Friday night. Beauchamp led Crawfordsville with 17 points while Ronald Keiper starred for Ainsworth with 22 points and strong play. McFarland and Claire Keiper also contributed for Ainsworth in the loss.

Crawfordsville Ainsworth Beauchamp Mitchell Ronald Keiper McFarland Claire Keiper McFarlane Pete Davis K. Keiper Jackson G. Wacseanen Mitewell

Cardinals Fall 44 to 25 Against Iowa Teachers Freshmen

Washington junior college Cardinals, tired from a hard gate with Marshalltown the night before, lost Saturday night at Cedar Falls to the Iowa State Teachers College freshmen by 44 to 25. Tucker led Washington with the most points as the team observed the Teachers varsity defeat South Dakota before the road trip home. The next game is at Marshalltown Friday night.

Marshalltown Washington Junior College Cardinals Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls George Freshwaters Washington Tucker South Dakota University Iowa City Cardinals Marshalltown Junior College

Food Elements in Nuts Vary by Species

Nuts contain the three essential food elements starches fats and proteins but their proportions vary widely among different plant species that produce the nuts.

Beautiful Thoroughfare Claim in Princes Street

Edinburgh merchants proclaim Princes Street as the most beautiful thoroughfare in the world. A city debate highlights its shops, promenades, and skyline as evidence of the claim.

Edinburgh Scotland Princes Street

Fort Madison Still Leads Little Six After Upset Week

Fort Madison Bloodhounds top the Little Six despite a 34 24 loss to Keokuk with a one game margin over Muscatine Burlington and Keokuk in a week of upsets. Mt Pleasant beat Washington and Muscatine while Fairfield toppled Burlington and Ottumwa downed Washington. Next week Ottumwa visits Fort Madison and Muscatine hosts Washington.

Keokuk Fort Madison Fairfield Burlington Mt. Pleasant Muscatine Ottumwa Washington Little Six Fort Madison Bloodhounds Bob Foster Johnny Wilson Chiefs Mt. Pleasant Panthers Burlington Grayhounds Ottumwa Bulldogs Demons Harold Lind Panthers Covey Trojans Bobby Kinnan Muskies Kinnan

Bridge Club Meets With Hochstetlers

The Kalona club held a potluck bridge meeting at the Hochstetlers with three tables in play. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. T. R. James. High score went to Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Knerr while Leslie Walker pair earned the low. Birthday dinner Friday marked Harriet Becks sixth birthday with family guests invited for noon.

Kalona Potluck Bridge Club V. D. Hochstetler T. R. James T. V. Knerr Leslie Walker Harriet Beck Sneir Beck Blanch Snyder C. G. Tilden

Glendale Telephone Co annual meeting and community notices

Annual meeting of Glendale Telephone Co will be held in the basement of U P church on Tuesday February 1 at 1 pm A community meeting is set for Friday at 730 pm in Havre school attendees should bring sandwiches pie and their own service Coffee will be provided Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting occurs Wednesday at 930 am led by Mrs Val Fuhr at 202 East Main St

Glendale Telephone Co U. P Havre Presbyterian Cottage Val Fuhr East Main St

Buckwalter and Bear Triumph in City Hall Wrestling Night

A large winter crowd packed the city hall for three VFW bouts. Marvin Buckwalter defeated Bill White in two straight, Jimmy Bear beat Sammy Miller after a long match, and Dolores Martinez won over Ruth Blondell in the first women’s match seen here.

City Hall Marvin Buckwalter Bill White Jimmy Bear Sammy Miller Dolores Martinez Ruth Blondell V. F. W. Post Buckwalter White Buck Bill Atkinson Jack Atkinson Galveston Texas Washington Miller Sammy Bear

Fortnightly Club Set Meeting Feb 10 at Methodist Basement

The Fortnightly club announces a general meeting on Thursday February 10 from 3 to 5 p m in the Methodist church basement. Three American Home sections lead the general committee with each head assisted by a dedicated committee. Leaders are Mrs C E Strong Mrs Fred L Stewart and Mrs Glenn Wilson.

C. E. Strong Fred L. Stewart Glenn Wilson

Sunset Circle Hosts Thursday Afternoon Meeting

Mrs Earl Ferguson hosted Sunset Circle Thursday afternoon for members. Mrs John Widmer presented the lesson on Tying and Dyeing. Plans were made for a cooperative dinner at Mrs Merle Twinams home Friday Feb 18 for members and their families. Hostess was assisted by Mrs Kiff Davies who served refreshments.

Earl Ferguson Sunset Circle John Widmer Merle Twinam Kiff Davies

Pilotburge Ladies Aid to Convene Thursday

Mrs Clyde Kennard and Mrs George Shalla will host a Pilotburge Ladies Aid meeting Thursday afternoon at the Kennard home. Entertainment will be provided by Mrs Bess Woolsey and Mrs Marion Stransky as the committee.

Clyde Kennard George Shalla Pilotbure Ladies Aid Society Kennard Bess Woolsey Marion Stransky

Hostesses Named For Public Affairs Dept Luncheon

Mrs. C. Wilson and Mrs. FE Wright will host the Public Affairs department luncheon of the Fortnightly club on Thursday. A 1 PM luncheon is served at North Side cafe with table talk on Visits to Wisteric Shrines. Mrs. Nettie McLaughlin discusses Immigration Laws and Susie Johnson speaks on Deportation of Alien Criminals.

C. Wilson FE. Wright Public Affairs Department North Side Nettie McLaughlin Susie Johnson

Martinez Wins Bout In Eight and A Half Minutes

Miss Martinez secured victory after eight and a half minutes with a body press. The crowd applauded the girls' performance and urged another similar bout on a future card.

Miss Martinez

Social calendar items from local clubs and meetings

A list of social events and meetings including D A R at 7 30 p m at 314 East Jefferson street Handcraft sections 2 and 4 gatherings at various homes Priscilla clay luncheon at 1 p m at Sullivan home Pythian Sisters 7 30 p m at K P Hall Friendly Social club meeting rescheduled to February 8 Women of White Shrine sewing at Masonic Temple Merry Makers club Lexington circle all day event Child Study club 2 30 p m at 305 West Main street Linger Longer and Ainsworth chapter events O E S social and supper at Masonic hall Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Sunshine Community club Just Us club Kensington party Co O C class at West Chester Pilotburg Ladies Aid Lexington P T A and other gatherings listed with times and locations in the social calendar.

D.A.R Elizabeth Dawson East Jefferson Street Sidney Moore North Fourth Avenue Priscilla Clay Ed Sullivan A. E. Atchison Sullivan East Second Street Arthur Atack West Washington Street Pythian Sisters Kk. P. Hall Eureka Ladies Aid Society Charles Nicola Women of White Shrine Masonic Temple Merry Makers Club Harley Meyers Lexington Circle Howard Gardner R. S. Sherman West Main Street Art Dawson Ainsworth Masonic Hall Pleasant Hill West Chester Clarence Lynn Mabel Griffith Loncheon North Side C. R. McCutchen East Washington Street Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Evangelical Church Eee U.P. A Jay Brewer Pilotburg Clyde Kennard Geo. Shalla Lexington P. T. A

Nawakahmoka Girls Elect New Officers

The Nawakahmoka campfire girls elected officers at a late Friday meeting in the public library. Georgeanne Rudiger was named president with Caroleen Sartor as vice president and Gail Davis as secretary. Shirley Ann Peterson became treasurer and Carolyn Strong was appointed corresponding secretary.

Nawakahmoka Public Library Georgeanne Rudiger Caroleen Sartor Gail Davis Shirley Ann Peterson Carolyn Strong Dowell Washington Carol Gray

Birthday List Celebrates Local Residents

W. B. Kerr turns 82 and joins the Three Quarter Century club as he marks a Pennsylvania birth and Iowa arrival in 1867. The notice also lists birthdays for Max Cuddy, Mrs. Lawrence Howell, Max Baumgartner, Willis Richards, Margaret Lucille Mason, Maynard Mineer of Highland, Eleanor Jane Tucker, Lewis Rath, Mrs. Howard Kerr, and Margaret Olive Swift.

W. B. Kerr Pennsylvania Iowa Mr. Kerr Three Quarter Century Club Max Cuddy Lawrence Howell Max Baumgartner Willis Richards Margaret Lucille Mason Maynard Mineer Highland Lewis Rath Howard Kerr Margaret Olive Swift

Lucile Cole Weds Willard McGaffey in Brighton Home

Lucile Cole of Brighton and Willard W. McGaffey of Washington were married in a 2:30 p m ceremony at the bride’s home in Brighton. Rev. H C Whiting officiated a single ring rite with sixteen relatives and close friends present. The couple plans an immediate home on North Second Avenue with refreshments served afterward.

Lucile Cole Brighton Willard W. McGaffey Washington H. J. Cole Rev. H. C. Whiting Fairfield Alberta McGaffey Gerald W. Seward McGaffey Brighton High School American Pearl Button Company Ross Ramsey Watertown, D Pigely Wiggly North Second Avenue Berta McGaffey Myrtle Waggoner Harry Kuntz Wilbur Hysett Earl Richardson Gerald W Seward

Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting Announced

Knights of Pythias lodge schedules a Monday 7 20 p m meeting in the hall. Members will receive work assigned toward the rank of knight.

Knights of Pythias Lodge

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Wolf Floral CO Dr. Pierce Mr. Husband AL Roe & Son Iowa Avenue Hochstetlers Petertain Pilotburge Eleanor Jane Tucker Mrs Claude Tucker Willard McGaffey Billy Peters Vicks VapoRub Vicks Aife Iowa Southern Utilities Co SRO Emmly Hammond and Telechron Frigidaire & Westinghouse
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