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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1935

Page

2

Kelly Oilers Face Little Demons In Iowa City Softball Opener

Tonight's marquee softball clash features Iowa City Kelly Oilers facing Washington Little Demons in a top Iowa league showdown. The doubleheader includes a city contest before the main tilt, with Fred Otto to pitch for the Oilers and two top Washington hurlers slated to start. If rain holds off, a large crowd is expected at Troop Field.

Iowa Softball League Washington Kelly Oilers Iowa City Little Demons Washingon Legion Rock Island Jesev Fred Otto Oilers Ted Watkins Troop Field

Dr Witzigman to Take July Vacation Trip

Local note: Dr F C C Witzigman and family plan a Colorado trip with son and son in law Erick Witsigman of Iowa. Mrs Witesleman will accompany. Dr Witzigman to attend a course in Evanston the last week of July. Mr and Mrs Calph Whan of Ottumwa were guests at the Witsigman home.

F. CC. Witzigman Colorado Erick Witsigman Iowa Mar Calph Whan Ottumwa Barney Dr. and C. Witsigman

Washington Butter News Snapshots

Wayne Brown to depart Wednesday for Akron Ohio. Charles Long left yesterday for a vacation to Denver and Grand Junction Colorado. Sylvia Warren, who had a slight stroke Saturday, shows marked improvement and had a good night. Arthur Standberg of Minneapolis motored to Washington for an extended visit at AR Stromhowe.

Wayne Brown Akron Charles Long

Iowa Swimming Meets Planned for A U Championships Prep

Iowa announces meets to select state finalists for the midwestern A A U championships in August. Daubert states eight districts will send qualifiers to Des Moines for state finals and later face Nebraska and the Dakotas in Omaha. Districts include Eastern Clinton Davenport Muscatine Dubuque and others across seven regions.

Ames Iowa C. E. Daubert Lowa State College Des Moines Nebraska North South Dakota Omaha Neb Daubert Eastern Clinton Davenport Muscatine Dubuque Burlington Keokuk Fairfield Ottumwa Washington Oskaloosa East Cedar Rapids Marengo Iowa City West Branch Marion Vinton Traer Newton Northern Mason City Clear Lake Charles City Waverly Iowa Falls Cedar Falls Waterloo North Central Boone, Perry Webster City Fort Dodge Eagle Grove Algona Central-Des Moines Shenandoah Clarinda Red Oak Corning Creston Wintervet Indianola Sioux City Ida Grove Storm Lake Sac City Dennison Carroll

West Chester Man Purchases House and Aug possession

West Chester reports Homer Porter has purchased the McAvoy residence and will take possession on August 1. Mrs. Ray Simpson of Maquoketa, visiting here, is manager of Petersen Creamery. Ruth and Esther Lindenmeyer left for Des Moines and Garden City, Minnesota to visit grandmother Mrs. Thompson. Also noted is a wedding in Washington, Home Art Club gathering at D. B. Brumback's, and H. W. Luers hosting next meeting. Clarence Hotle recovering from spring auto injury. J. H. Miller’s Snyder residence being replanted and chimney rebuilt by Welimian masons.

R. C. Ferguson West Chester Homer Porter McAvoy Ray Simpson Maquoketala Mr. Simpson Petersen Creamery Ruth Esther Lindenmeyer Des Moines Garden City Minn Thompson Dorothy Latchem Washington Home Art Club D. B. Brumback Wellston Dora Grinstead Carrie Stouffer Herald Griges F. M. Lindenmeyer Margaret Berend H. W. Luers Clarence Hotle Iowa City Snyder J. H. Miller Welimian

Washington Tennis Team Defeats Oskaloosa at OsKaloosa

Washington players beat Oskaloosa in a one day meet at Elmhurst Country Club winning 7 of 8 matches. Singles winners included Little 6-4 6-1 and Cantoni 6-3 3-6 6-2, with Cantoni-Little taking doubles 6-3 6-4.

Oskaloosa Washington Elmhurst Country Club Davenport Ken Cline Low, City Washington An Okerbloom Tower City Henry Little Tom Crntoni Dave Soyer Keokuk Little Washington Tennis Association Charles Williams Cantoni Charles Gerald Bob Moore Fish Dave Boyer Sunstrom Haines Jack Woods Trask Sears

Riverside Beats Nichols Team in Local Field Game

Riverside defeated Nichols 12 to 6 in a Friday evening game on the local field. Nichols scored three in the third, one in the sixth and two in the ninth, while Riverside replied with three in the first, two in the second, three in the sixth, two in the seventh and two in the eighth. Home runs by Nichols and Carl Linsley for Riverside sparked the contest. Ivan Shrader added a three bagger for Riverside. Paul Schmidt pitched with Spivey catching. Everett Cummings and Thomas Workman were the umpires.

Riverside Nichols Twen Carl Linsley Ivan Shrader Paul Schmidt Spivey Everett Cummings Thomas Workman

Crawfordsville Softball Action Friday Night Wins

In Crawfordsville on Friday night two games at the softball park featured the Owls defeating the Cubs 6 to 1 and Crawfordsville routing Mt. Union 18 to 1.

Crawfordsville Owls Cubs Mt. Union

Daily Baseball Standings and Schedule Snapshot

National League standings show New York leading with 44 wins and 18 losses, followed by Pittsburgh, Chicago, St. Louis, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Boston. Yesterday’s results include New York over Brooklyn 7-5 and Boston over Philadelphia 9-5. Today’s games feature Pittsburgh at St Louis, Boston at Brooklyn, and Chicago at Cincinnati. American League standings list New York, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, St Louis, and Washington with various records. Yesterday’s scores include Cleveland 3-10 Chicago 2-8 and Detroit 18-11 St Louis 1-4 Philadelphia 10, Boston 8. Tonight’s schedule lists Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at St Louis among others, with several matchups across leagues.

New York Pittsburgh Chicako St. Louia Ae Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Chicago St Louis Roston Cleveland Detroit Roston Lisseateee Washington St Louie Roston & Washington St Touls Wwtt Minneapolis Indianapolis iMilwaukee Sens Kansas City Enamel Columbus Kansas City

Riverside Sales Campaign Promises 300 in Prizes

Riverside merchants launch July August sales drive with a 300 prize pool. Each 25c purchase earns a coupon. customers mail or drop ballots at Peoples Trust Bank by 9 pm Saturdays starting July 6. Fifteen top collectors win prizes including furniture, watches, clocks, and a lamp set.

Riverside Peoples Trust & Savings Bank Waltham Penwood Rose Cafe Joseph Pailliotet R H Heitzman Schnoebelen Cafe Kallaus Iowa City John Tener Iowa City Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Harry PD. Henry Toner M. Savelson New York Harry Zoot KE. Pogge William Pogge Chicago Albert H. Pogge West Point Iowa William H. Cress C. V. Dautremont Dorothy Fitzsimons Sumoer

Honolulu Guests Visit at Keota

Maj. Gen and Mrs. BE Kreger arrive from Honolulu and visit Gen Kreger's brother Charles Kreger in Keota. They plan calls on Gen Kreger's sister Mrs BR Fr Korf and other relatives as they spent a year in Honolulu near their daughter Mrs J Huntington Hills. Maj. J H Hills stationed at Ft Shafter has a wife and family in Hawaii. Adj Gen Maj Wills promoted and based at Ft Louis, Wash. A Racine church groups wives and husbands of Catholic spouses in a Protestant auxiliary to St Rose's church.

Keota BE. A. Kreger Honolulu T. H Gen. Kregers Charles Kreger Gen Kreger Fr. Korf Gen Mrs. Kreger J. Huntington Hills Maj J. H. Hills Ft Shafter Maj. Wills Ft. Louis Washington Racine, Wis St. Rose's Catholic Church

Washington High Alumni Aid at Des Moines Office

Lola Hartman helps Betty Haven at the public stenographer's office and often works Saturday mornings while awaiting a relief worker. The note lists profiles of staff, relocations, travel to Des Moines, and family visits including Miss Marian Baker and Miss Beth Stewart. Interest in employment is signaled by the ad seeking help with 682 green.

Lola Hartman Washington High School Betty Haven Betty Lola E. E. Stutsman Guernsey Wyo Bob Marian Baker Des Moines Emergency Relief Committee Beth Stewart Miss Baker Miss Stewart New Hampton Senator Donahue Chickasaw Dickie Fisher Harry Turner

Swarthmore Speakers Urge World Peace Tour Iowa

Girls from Swarthmore College will address several local groups in the coming days urging world peace. Hornbeck of Kalama Mich and Lydia Highley of West Chester Pa are among eight Swarthmore students sent by the Friends to speak in Iowa over the next two months. Josephine Bailey previously spoke in the west with a similar group while a Grinnell College student.

Hornbeck Kalama- Mich Lydia Highley

Roses in Bloom at Joe Melinski Garden View

Visitors viewed the garden at the Joe Melinski home yesterday with climbing roses on the west and south sides, a trellis, and a neat house setting. Pink Dorothy Perkins and red Flower of Fairfield lead the display, while tall blue delphinium heightens the scene. The Melinskis welcome callers to enjoy the sight.

Joe Melinski Dorothy Perkins Fairfield

Loan on your signature with Howard L MecCleery

Howard L MecCleery on the 3rd Floor Bailey Ridge Washington offers loans up to 300 dollars on your signature. See him today for details and eligibility.

Howard L. MecCleery Bailey Ridg Washington

Rollin B Organ Attends Journal Club Party Then Returns Home

Rollin B Organ who traveled from Chicago to attend the Journal Three-Quarter Century club party remained for Sunday morning services at the Methodist church before returning to his home.

Rollin B. Organ Chicago The Journal

Strohm Baby Born At Washington County Hospital

Mr and Mrs Leonard Strohm welcome a son born at 6 o'clock Saturday night at the Washington county hospital. Mrs Elva Harlan and baby left the hospital yesterday for home. Mrs Francis Peters and Mrs Ralph Young entered or left hospital for medical care.

Leonard Strohm Washington County Hospital Elva Harlan Francis Peters Ralph Young Washington Jt. 1

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