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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1935

Page

6

Owen Reigns in Quarterfinals of City Tennis Tourney

C Owen upset No 2 seed Hub Turner 6-4 6-3 in quarterfinals. He had earlier defeated B Gillespie 6-0 6-1 and Jim Wells 6-1 6-2. Finals likely Friday with semifinals set for tomorrow as others vie for spots on Y court and west Y court.

C. Owen Hub Turner Owen B. Gillespie Jim Wells Dave Boyer Gene Turner T. Cantoni Stan Kiesey H. Turner John Owen Tom Cantoni Henry Little Cantoni- Little Loretta Cantoni W Henry Little Theat Mary Ellen Lytle B. Clow Dave Roger Francis Lucile Mangold Doris Crow Mangold-Rover Loretta Cantonry Betty Clow Aileen Milligan Loretta Mary Mickey Doris Clow Betty Wilson Betty Hamil A. Milligan Betty Jones

Retirees After 30 Years in Manson Post Office

Martha Slatter retires from the Manson Iowa post office after thirty years of service, ending her career with an annuity. She is succeeded by M. A. Trumball as the new postmaster.

Manson Iowa Martha Slatter M. A. Trumball

China Breakage on Big Liner

Aboard a large Atlantic liner breakage is a major issue relating to dinnerware. On an average voyage the ship uses about 21 000 plates 10 000 cups and 12 000 glasses of all sorts.

China

Riverside Faces Troop In Evening Softball Showdown

Softball fans in the Washington community can watch Troop F players challenge Riverside Wire, which has shown strong form this year. The games are set for the troop field at 8 30 tomorrow night with a city league curtain raiser. Troop manager Rudy Knottnerus says admission is five cents at the gate, and invites fans who lack a nickel to still come.

Washington Troop F Riverside Troop Field Rudy Knottnerus Rudy

Twenty Five Sign Up for City Golf Meet

Twenty five members of the Washington country club have signed up and paid 30 cents entry for the annual city golf tournament to start in a few days. Committee members T Garner Lee H Preston Wolf and Tracy R Phillips carry lists as entrants come in. The fund from fees will pay prizes for winners and runners up across flights. Jack Lytle defends the title and is expected to contend for the 1935 championship.

Washington Country Clu City T. Garner Lee H. Preston Wolf Tracy R. Phillips Hames Jack Lytle

National League standings and results after a day

Baseball standings show New York and St Louis atop the league with Chicago and Philadelphia close behind. Yesterday featured multiple interleague matchups and several early season results across American and minor leagues with Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Columbus posting notable night games.

New York St. Louis Eagin Pittsburgh BION Os Mascus Philadelphia Cincinnati Scueen de Nhae Boston Seounem Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago York Inone Cleveland Boston Entasei Manatee Washington Detroit American Association Minnesota Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Leuirville Toledo St. Paul Louis Minneapolis Louisville

Clay Congregation to Have Preacher This Summer

The Clay congregation has employed Mr Parrott of Danville to preach every Sunday morning this summer. W. H. Jetteries of Walla Walla is visiting among old friends and relatives. Mr Jettzion was born and raised Bear ciland and at his advanced age of 85 traveled.

A. J. Morgan Clay Parrott Danville W. H. Jetteries Walla Walla Washington Uelel Jettzion Ciland

Demons edge Troop in eight innings in city league action

The Demons beat Troop F 7 to 6 in eight innings at Troop F field as both sides produced big innings. Casey Jones drove in Coulter with the winning run in the extra frame while Walt Wells pitched for the DeMolays against Crone of the Giants.

Little Demons Troop F Giants Soldiers Demons Casey Jones Coulter Walt Wells Crone McClure Norton McFadden C. Bebe Goodlander Westermark Hampsher Woodford Barker

Highland Center Relics Seen During Wellman Trip

Mrs. George Canott led a July Fourth visit to Wellman with family and friends. Doris and Samuel Canott rode in the Methodist Sunday school float while locals toured shop windows displaying relics. Several out-of-town visitors and relatives joined weekend gatherings and berry picking nearby.

Highland Center George Canott Victoria Doris Samuel Wellman Everette Coon Samuel Murphy Haskins Murphy Joe Krotz Ed Florang Wilbur Chalupa Samuel Canott Lucille Murphy Glen Green Ernest Salladay Washington F. J. Salladay Frank Podaris Charley Raymond Lenora Merrifield and Jesse Meeks

Local notes from Fairfield area and Grinnell visits

Warren Young of Fairfield called on Monday morning. Miss Genevieve Meacham stayed with relatives in Grinnell and Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Neal Gammon and family of Keota visited EB S Herr family. 4-H girls held a cooperative supper and slumber party Friday at Miss Meacham’s home.

Warren Young Fairfield Genevieve Meacham Grinnell Oskalooga Neal Gammon Keota EB. S. Herr Miss Meacham

Florida guests dine with Pleasant Hill locals tales

Pleasant Hill notes a parade of visitors over weekend with residents hosting guests from Tampa and Sigourney as well as Ainsworth and Crawfordsville. Families, siblings, and extended kin gathered for dinners and casual visits at multiple homes, including the Benn, McCreedy, Sigafoose, Kephart, Swifts, and Pratt households.

Karl Kephart Pleasant Hill Howard Benn Tampa Florida Charles MccCreedy Sigourney SS. E. Sigafoose H. W. Sigafoose Howard Baker Earl Kephart Howard Caldwell Frank Scranton West Chester Forest Walker Jimmy C. A. Bleese Arthur Eden Roberta Ainsworth Will Miller Lee Hesseltine Will Saville Roy Randall Glenn Beenblossom Glenn Pratt H. L. Witting Raymond Clara Swift

Simple Smartness Dress Patterns For Summer Styles

This notice advertises a dark sheet Dubonnet red Swiss dress with white dots and red trim, available in navy and brown Swiss variants. It notes sleeves cut with shoulders for easy sewing, lists fabric options, and details Style No. 822 in sizes 14 through 40 inch bust. It includes pattern yardage and price information for the Pattern Book and Pattern, plus mail addresses for orders.

Youngest Preacher at 5 to Visit Washington Tabernacle

Charles Jaynes Jr the claimed world's youngest preacher will appear at the Foursquare Gospel tabernacle in Washington on July 19 20 and 21 The five year old directs gospel services preaches sings reads religious humorous and patriotic pieces even performing some songs in Spanish His mother Mrs Hazelle K Jaynes of Detroit confirms the boy will lead the services and attract historic crowds to the church in Washington

Charles Jaynes, Jr Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle Washington W. J. Stevens Stevens Hazelle K. Jaynes Detroit the Foursquare Church

Plans Set for 1934 Iowa High School Meet

Iowa City reports outline for the 1934 Iowa high school meet festival. The all-state event runs April 30 to May 2 with sub district and district contests preceding the finals.

Iowa City Iowa

July Fourth Social Ties and Local Farm Work Report

July 4 festivities include Walter Bray and CC Dana families with Mer rill Gowey, ice cream and cake, and fireworks. Pleasant Plain and Fairfield residents visit kin. many families host gatherings as farmers report plowing corn soy beans and hay. The Hoslers travel from Glendale California after a death in the family. Priscilla club ladies meet. local youths visit relatives and enjoy meals and lawn treats.

Veo Roy Forbes Pleasant Plain Herman Gowey Weldon Heston Walter Bray CC. ¢ Dana Merrill Gowey Carl Simmons Fairfield Frank Simmons Wilma Jones Albert Jones Martin Jones Richland Charles Meacham Lawrence C. C. Dana Oz Goney Donald Harry Hamilton Charles Baker Will Trails Leo Hosler Carlos Watson California BE. A. Hosier Leo Hosier Beverly Ann Cleo Meister Ottumwa Glenn Hosier

White Oak Woman Breaks Wrist in Fall

Mrs. Cy Dickinson fell and broke her wrist at White Oak. She is in a cast and Isobel Ash is assisting with housework. The item notes visits from Mr. and Mrs. Steve Morgan and their Fairfield family, and Oz Gowey’s and Ned Morrow’s weekend time with local households.

White Oak Cy Dickinson Isobel Ash Steve Morgan Fairfield Lloyd Luers Oz Goweys Harry Hamilton Ned Morrow West Chester

Augustine Family Update From Washington Call

Dr. McLaughlin of Washington phoned from Lloyd Luers residence to check on George Augustine Monday and reported he is getting along fine.

Dr. McLaughlin Washington George Augustine Mr. Augustine

The Park Avenue Courtyard Tragedy and a Cursed Fur

Dick Bannister and his dog Bully witness a man’s death in a Park Avenue hotel courtyard after a fall from a high window. A Chinese villa of fur becomes the center of attention as a girl’s loss and a promise to replace it stir Bannister’s growing resolve and interest in her.

Lthough Bannister Bully Dick Bannister Museum of Natural History Exporers New York Park Avenue Bannister Hod Richard Airl Airdale Napoleon Jor Eccome Asia Ova Scotia Ar Ot

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