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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1939

Page

2

Local Assorted Community Snaps From Mount 1 Area

Short notices detail Mr and Mrs Rudie Schmidt and three children leaving for a two week cabin stay near Mount 1 starting July 3 to celebrate their sixty third wedding anniversary with eleven relatives. Leonard Johnson plans Burlington trip. Walter Stuart family visits Rock Island. Mae Rita Ragan nursing training in Davenport. Brew Dairy promotions. Eclipse Lumber advertises new plant quality.

Rudie Schmidt Mount 1 Mre T

Hospital Discharges Highlight Local Names After Procedures

Roy Brobst Weehington underwent an appendectomy at TnHene-Ray Palmer in Wiarhineton. Mrs Dale Booth and her son Ree Duane were discharged on a Friday afternoon along with Mrs Omer Hochstetler.

Roy Brobst Weehington Ray Palmer Wiarhineton Dale Booth Ree Duane Omer Hochstetler

Pairings Set for Women Golf Tourney at Washington Club

The Washington country club hosts a 41-contestant women’s golf tournament with play starting now. First rounds due by July 15. finals by July 30 except finals. Entry 60 cents. Championship flight uses round robin before finals. five players listed including Mrs. Rob Patterson and Helen Breese.

Washington Country Club Helen Thompson Fish Helen Breese Phillips & Hebner’s Lester Jones Rob

Indee, Conesville Semi Final Sparks Southeastern Iowa Tourney

Whitehead may start Sumner Cummings or Bud Bell against Conesville as Indee faces a tough semi final in Blattnerfield. Cedar Rapids Reddy Kilowatts and Eagles also loom with Hill or another pitcher possible. Local fans expect a strong lineup and a big crowd at Wellman and July 9 clash with Pleasant Plain Plains.

Southeastern Iowa Blattnerfield Indee Conesville Ray Whitehead Sumner Cummings Bud” Bell Denton Reddy Kilowatts Cedar Rapids Bob Formanek Harold Stastny Chuck” Stadson George Floerchineer The Eagles Wendell Hill Rapids Hill Moundsman Hal Haub Kenneth Reid Otto Vogel Iowa Nine Les Glick Patera Iowa City

Mrs Verne Anderson and James Clark Prepare Fort Dodee Trip

Mrs Verne Anderson and Mr James Clark plan a Monday departure for Fort Dodee to visit Mrs Clark's parents Mr and Mrs R Barr. Anderson takes two weeks vacation from Graham Store while Clark's cashier position at J C Penney allows two weeks off. Brewer's Dairy offers seven ice cream flavors.

Verne Anderson Mr. James Clark Fort Dodee Mrs. Clark R. Barr Anderson Graham J.C Penney

Standings and results from major leagues

The American League standings show New York leading with 50 wins and 14 losses then Boston 33 24 and Cleveland 33 28. Detroit 34 30 and Chicago 31 30 follow, with Philadelphia 26 37 and Washington 18 43. Friday results: New York 16 Washington 3. Detroit 3 Chicago 1. St Louis at Cleveland rained out. Philadelphia at Boston rained out. Today’s schedule includes New York at Boston. St Louis at Cleveland. Philadelphia at Washington. Chicago at Detroit with two games.

Cincinnati Chicago Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh St. Louis WW. L. Pet Cleveland Detroit Washington St Louis New York - Conti St. Lois San Pittsburgh ALI Boston

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets at Lemley Home

Fifteen members of the Methodist Womans Home Missionary society gathered yesterday at Mrs. L L Lemley's home. President Mrs T F Barker led devotionals, with Mrs James Zeck directing. Mrs Remps Hampsher and Mrs Ira Rathmel sang. Mrs J E Kunath spoke on the Fifty Ninth Anniversary. Officers were re-elected and the apportionment for the year was raised in full.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church L. L. Lemley T. F. Barker James Zeck Remps Hampsher Ira Rathmel J. E. Kunath Woman's Home Missionary Society

Local Families Plan Visits and Summer Travel

Mr and Mrs David Thompson and Margery plan to go to Mitchellville to take Norma Storms home and spend the day with Norma's parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Storms. Norma will remain in Mitchellville to visit next week at the Storms home. Brewer's Dairy advertises and invites tours. Dick McIntosh will take a one week vacation from the Washington State Bank, visiting Milwaukee. Eleanor Miller and sister Mrs Arthur Lentz travel from Madison to Des Moines to visit Aunt Alicia Hobbs and descendants. Mrs Hugh Davis of Glendale and Mrs Etta McCoy of Los Angeles join Crawfordsville and Columbus Junction visits and will stay with the Anwyl home next week.

David Thompson Margery Mitchellville Norma Storms Norma Glenn Storms Mitchelville Dick McIntosh Washington State Bank Milwaukee Wis Eleanor Miller Arthur Lentz Madison Mise Miller Des Moines Alicia Hobbs Lentz Eldora Rob Kiffel Marcus Harry Miller Ste Judy Hugh Davis Glendale Calif Etta McCoy Los Angeles Calif Crawfordsville Columbus Junction Washington D. N. Anwyl

Regent names committees for 1939 40 DAR chapter

Regent Mrs J F Kurtz announced DAR standing committees for 1939 40 with members across programs flags and flowers luncheon social genealogical research historic spots conservation approved schools good citizenship pilgrimage and medal awards national defense membership magazine correct use of the flag eventide service visiting hospitality ways and means log cabin music telephone and press relations with numerous named members.

Ar. J. F. Kurtz Daughters of the American Revolution Eva Denny Clarice Meek Elmer Cherry L. W. Soule A. Anderson Wahneetah Ingalls Julia Cavender Frank Crone F. L. Broadgate George Brinton Elizabeth Daweon Jeanette Kyle Clifford Thorne John Speidel Helen Cunningham T. W. Harwood Ethel Grecian Helen Wilson H. V. Snodgrass R. E B. Kann Carol Forgey Marjorie Stivers Sarah Pollock National Defense Alma Hott Brindley Lucile Forgey Cc. Bieber Joan Edna Purvis Martha Sidles Leigh Soule Cc. O. Davis A. W. Yard Don Brindley Katherine Latta Harry McCall Bess Conger S. W. Livingston N. M. Speidel Fred Mauthe

Convention Echoes Are Program for Women's Mission

Women of the United Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Mrs E M McConaughy’s home to hear reports on the Grinnell convention titled The Victory. Mrs John Stewart led a history talk and delegates shared impressions including a Tama reservation singing group and three chartered buses for Tama visits. Seventeen members and three guests attended with refreshments served.

Tama Reservation Patterecon Tama Jean Acheson Carolyn Hamilton McConaughy Fulton Sarah Pollock J. B. Pollock West Chester John Stewart Sarah Pollock Mabel Finney

Junior Missionary Society Members Meet at Church

The Junior Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met Thursday afternoon with nine members present and advisor Mrs. Lioyd Walker. La Mae Daniel read the minutes, Virginia Mellaughtlin led devotionals, and Jean Ellen Rudiger reported on Don McClure a Sudan missionary while Mary Justine George read from a missionary story. Mrs Glen McCall served refreshments.

Junior Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Lioyd Walker la Mae Daniel Virginia MelLaughtlin Jean Ellen Rudiger Don McClure Sudan Mary Justine George Glen McCall

Kyte and Keith Plan Fourth of July Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs W P Kyte and cons Larry Keith left for Waverly to spend the weekend and July Fourth with Mr and Mrs Stanley Smith. Mrs F G Drury left for Chicago after a week here with her sister Mrs Fred Reid and Mr and Mrs Charles Long Jr and Cathryn McConaughy will go to Davenport Monday to spend the Fourth with friends.

W. PP. Kyte Con Larry Keith Waverly Stanley Smith F. G. Drury Chicago Fred Reid Charles Long, Jr Cathryn McConaughy Davenport

Camp Fire Girls Meet At Central Park Monday

Announcement asks all Camp Fire girls to meet at Central Park at 10 a m Monday for an outing. Girls should wear Heireypay costumes and bring ten cents.

Central Park

Birthdays Today in Three Quarter Century Club Г

Two members of the Three Quarter Century club have birthdays on July 1. J. M. Utterback of Ainsworth is 80 and Mrs. J. W. Stewart of Keota is 82. Others born today include grand daughter Wandaline Carter, 10, and Charles Crull, 13, with Vernon Crull and family as parents. Additional honorees are Mrs. Joe Kolesick of Ainsworth, Mrs. Jim Shalla of Salem, John Wagner and son Ernest, Wilma Kerr, and Alice Ruth Wilson. Amile Daub of Brighton also celebrates. Sunday and tomorrow bring birthdays for John Comba of Franklin Center and Mr. Frank Patterson of Salem.

Three Quarter Century Club J. M. Utterback Ainsworth J. W.stewart Keota Joe Kolesick Jim Shalla Salem John Wagner Ernest Wilma Kerr Alice Ruth Wilson John Comba Franklin Center Frank Patterson

Ainsworth Class Attends Picnic in Iowa City Park

The class of 1937 from Ainsworth held a Sunday picnic dinner in a Iowa City park. Six class members attended with six guests, while four classmates were absent. Attendees included Norbert Norris Preston Edmondson Vanna Ginkens Alma Lins Victoria Canott and Elizabeth Dea. Guests listed Fran cen McCoy Freida Rabenoid Richard Edmondson Walter McFarland Gene McCaleb and Mike Bbyvane.

Ainsworth Iowa City Park Norbert Norris Preston Edmondson Vanna Ginkens Alma Lins Victoria Canott Elizabeth Dea Francen McCoy Freida Rabenoid Richard Edmondson Walter McFarland Gene McCaleb Mike Bbyvane

Sand C club hosts rural Riverside gathering

Mrs. Schnoebelen acted as hostess at her rural home south of Riverside Thursday for the Sand C club meeting. Night members and twelve guests attended. afternoon visiting preceded a luncheon. Guests included Mrs. Verne Droll, Vervita Virginia, Delores Mayor Ainsworth, and others. Mrs. John Moss to host July 13.

Charles Schnoebelen Sand C Riverside Verne Droll Vervita Virginia Delores Ainsworth Betty Fisher Washington Jerome Droll Paul Knoebel Leo Jean Luella Droll Maxine Nicola Leo Miller Robert Bowman John Moss

Memorial Service for WRC Members Held at GAR Court House

Memorial program led by Merc J Dayton, chaplain of the Woman Relief corps, honored deceased members. Frances Sartor sang God Bless America and Esther Hayes read Edgar Guest selections from The Day Is Done. Jane Steele accompanied, and Mrs A B Sehmoeller conducted the service. Graves decorated at Woodlawn and Bim Grove cemeteries.

Merc. J. Dayton Woman’ Relief Corps Frances Sartor Esther Hayes Edgar Guest Jane Steele A. B. Sehmoeller Defeed Bim Grove Woodlawn

Mrs. E. G. Drury Feted During Washington Visit

Chicago socialite Mrs. E. G. Drury visiting Washington received several courtesies. Hostesses included Mrs. Fred Reid at the Guest House luncheon with Mrs. Ray Crittendon of Los Angeles as a guest who sang. Gifts of handkerchief bouquets were given to each guest.

E. G. Drury Chicago Washington Fred Reid Reid Drury Ray Crittendon Los Angeles Calif Crittendon Hannah Eicher Bailey Fast Main Street Glenn Laffer Fort Dodge

Ice Cream Social Aids Bethel Missionary Society

An ice cream social at Bethel church Thursday evening raised about 25 dollars for the Bethel Missionary society. A short program preceded the home made ice cream and cake. Entertainment was led by Mr. and Mrs Jay Lambert, Myrtle and Nate Pearson, with serving by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reaney and others.

Bethel Church Bethel Missionary Society Jay Lambert Myrtle Nate Pearson Robert Reaney

Catherine Masson Hosts Party for Local Girls

Catherine Masson was hostess to a group of girls at a party last evening in her home. After a social evening, refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs. W. J. Masson and daughter Helen. Guests included Louise Porter, Wilma Kerr, Ruthmary Daniess, Frances Stewart, Maurine Weber, Helen Ho cen and Mabel Burger.

Catherine Masson W. J. Masson Helen Louise Porter Wilma Kerr Ule Humble Ruthmary Daniess Frances Stewart Maurine Weber Helen Hocen Mabel Burger

Social Calendar for Weekend and Week Ahead

Saturday class of 1934 reunion dinner dance at the country club 6 30 p m tickets via Helena Koa by Thursday. Monday D of V and G A R events at local halls. Tuesday Kolah club picnic supper 6 45 Sunset Park bring two dishes. Wednesday Linger Longer club and Pleasant Hill Ladies events plus Snowball Social club patriotic roll call.

Helena Koa Sunset Park W. V. Durst Pleasant Hill Everette Lowin Centennial Fountain Hal Richards

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Harry Chin Tucker Iowa Genecker Claude Gladiolus Glads Wolf Floral CO South Ride Square Reister Bros Leonard Johnson Buriington Mr. Johnson Mrs. J John Eclipse Lumber Company Walter Stuart Rock Island George Ro Genkineer D. Stewart Mae Rita Ragan Charles Ragan H. FE. Dougherty Jesse Dougherty Clarin Rks Life Insurance Flight A Bob Arthur Milo Sorden Marguerite Hardy Richard MecCleery Bill Shannon Billie Briley Shenefelt Mary Ellen Lytle Plight M. J. Cruise W D Dwyer Helen Thompson Thora Reynolds Stan Kiesey Nels Rh Weetermark Iowa Jean Huber al Brown C. P. Berkhoff Lester Orr Jim Schmoeller J. M. Lloyd Frank Miller EB. FE Frank Rosa Tom Canton Plight Pb Ed Sullivan Nate Younger Hilda Brown Lawrence Wilson W. Alcorn Hugh Hall D. Rabhenold Ruth Ringhelm Marilyn Bell Pearl Gardner al Ledger Whitehead Cummings Bell Independents Coneasville Iowa Light and Power Iowa City Wagles Coneesville Dickie Singleton Bill Boshart Indees Norm Hawkins Wellman Brewer's Dairy Diksskss Montgomery Ward South Side Square L. L. Lemley Iostess Ocal News Fred Cromwell Burtington R. J. Patterson Patterson Colorado Esocial J. F. Kurtz Mra F. R. Mauthe Kilmer Cherry Paul Snakenberg John Cunningham J. O. Elder Olive Campbell C. OO. Davis Hazel Siberts Carrie Kyle J. B. Gardner Mary Welch W. R. Mount Clara Tate Junior Missionary Society R Maron Auctionery Chone Wandaline Carter Fred Neiswanger Charles Crull Mrs Vernon Crull Amile Daub Brighton Cel Mrs. Schnoebelen Sand Bethel Iowa Southern Utilities CO D. of V G.A.R. Hall Alvin Shaw Donald Brown Godfrey Isizeler Sordens’ Music Shop
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