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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1934

Page

3

Many Happy 74s Returns at Wellman and area

Local notes celebrate birthdays of Billy Cox at University summer art studies and family gatherings in Wellman Riverview area. Guests include the Ras mond Kos and Shalla families, with a 16 candle cake for Mrs Kos and 69th birthday for James Shalla. A Three-Quarter Century club honors Mrs Jen Smith born 1855.

Billy Cox Billy Tom Carson W. T. Carson Carson J. E. Ream O. W. Broad Tom Rasmond Kos Wellman Kos Wirs Wm. Tellin Anita Vincent Tellin Riverside James Shalla Jesse Shalla Ella Shalla Glenn Miler Kalona George Shalla Norman Margaret Navy Chicago Harold Ahrens Brighton Jen Smith Ohio Iowa

Firemen fish fry planned near Littrell home

Colum bus Junction July 14 local firemen announce a Sunday fish fry near the Lit trell home by the Iowa river. Kittenball results list West Side 4 East Side 5 Columbus Junction 8 Conesville 5 Fredonia 10 Shellbark 7. Monday games Fredonia vs East Side Shellbark vs West Side Conesville vs Cotter.

Columbus Junction Littrell Lowa Fairgrounds West Side East Side Conesville Fredonia Shellbark Cotter Detroit Archie DeWaere Harriet Parks Sheffield,Jr John Parks H. E. Northey Nancy Jacque Northey E. CC. Simpson Cedar Rapida Elkhart Ind Joint Board of Supervisors Louisa and Muscatine Young and Stanley Reconstruction Finance Corporation PWA Columbus Chautauqua Park Frank Miller CCC Lost Corners Ark

Community Picnic At Sunset Park Brings Members And Families

The U and I club picnic at Sunset park Thursday evening drew about twenty five attendees. Members brought baskets and after supper men played ball while women visited. Louise and Emily Musil hosted a group of young people Wednesday night five miles southeast of Washington.

U. and I. Club Sunset Park Louise Emily Musil Washington Lloyd Nellie Lewis Charles Anderson Elmer Krantz Lisle Juanita Hering Clyde Mason Bertha Velma Lawrence Kephart Marguerite McCall Donald Chris Erlenbush Lawrence Baker Florence Bernice Henry Carl Julia Zieglowsky Edna Walter v Everett Westen Rebekah Club Henry Jugenheimer le Claire Maggie Horsey Oscar Jugenheimer

Picnic Supper for Past Noble Grand Circle

The annual picnic supper for past noble grand circle and their families will be Monday eve in Munset Park. Bring sandwiches dish to pass and table service. Meet near the cabin in case of rain move to Odd Fellow hall.

Noble Grand Circle Munset Park Pear Odd Fellow Hall

Wednesday Snowball Social Club Meeting With Mesa

Wednesday Snowball social club schedules a meeting with Mesa as Lawrence Howell leads roll call and discusses favorite quotations and entertainment options.

Mesa Lawrence Howell Roll Call

City Golf Tourney Enters Record Entry Levels

Pairings announced for the Washington Country Club annual city golf tournament with 82 entrants across five flights. First round begins immediately and must finish within a week, 18 holes, Tall Shannon captains flight one defending the championship.

Washington Country Club Tall Shannon

Baseball Results From Multiple Games Today

Scores include New York defeating Detroit 4 to 2 and Washington edging Cleveland 2 to 2 while Boston routed St. Louis 7 to 2. Philadelphia at Chicago postponed due to rain with several games listed as scheduled, including New York at Detroit and St. Louis at Philadelphia among others. The lineup shows multiple player matchups such as Lemmon versus Holland and Kos versus Wells with additional duels noted in the day’s program.

New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia Ae St Louis

Washington Rout Winfield in Tri County League Opener

Washington defeated Winfield 10 to 2 as Stan Kiesey limited the visitors to three hits. Home runs by Dale Kiesey and Stan Kiesey powered a six run first two frames, with Washington adding three in the fourth. Logan pitched for Winfield, allowing eleven hits as Winfield finally scored in the ninth. Aiken Reynolds faced Walt Rakgab er in the box score.

Washington Stonecam Columbus Crawfordsville Soca Wyman Winfield Stan Kiesey Stan Kiesey Ron In

Fourth of July Celebrations and Local News in No 4 District

In No 4 District correspondent Lela Miller reports a weathering week of farming, joy and loss. Families like Donald McLaughlin and Will McConnell mark Independence Day with gatherings in Washington and Sunset Park. A string of social visits, picnics, and birthday moments follow, alongside horse losses and a veterinary bill. Community updates include Gray family gatherings, illness in the Wheelan household, and Harmony club postponement.

Donald McLaughlin McCleerys Washington Will McConnell Sunset Park Goliy Miller Eueste Friendly Sevial Club John Killian Iowa City Elwyn Gardner C. W. Grays Harold Grays Edith Patterson Tommy Harves Tommy Dorothy Thompson Stanwood Mildred Norman Norman Rayemond Spencer Tipton Nelson Thompson

Sunshine Community Club Meeting Plan Noted

In charge of Mrs. Glenn Knupp the Sunshine Community club schedules a meeting with Mrs. Roy Foss on Wednesday afternoon. Roll call will be answered with one dish meal.

Betsy Glenn Knupp Sunshine Community Club Roy Foss

Battle of Point Pleasant in Lord Dunmore’s War

The 1774 engagement at Point Pleasant between American colonists and Native tribes is hailed by historians as a pivotal clash in Dunmore’s War. It is described as the greatest battle between whites and Indians, credited with saving the Northwest Territory for the colonies and viewed by some as a precursor to the Revolutionary War.

Point Pleasant Oho Lord Dunmore Northwest Territory

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Ice Cream Social Planned

Thursday event invites members and families to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones for an ice cream social hosted by the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid.

Sumner Darrow Arlington F. L. Darrow EB. L. Walsh Milwauke D. A. Marker Dorothy Davis Alice Scott Powersville F. A. Hubbard George H. Jones West Hill Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Harry Jones

Washington Girls Win Twice in Tri County League Action

Washington defeated Noble 19 to 2 and Winfield 5 to 3 in two five inning games. Monroe pitched with La Starr and Berry in the batting order. June Gorham and S McDowell hit home runs. Next game at Richland and a special practice is set for Wednesday at the troop field.

Washington Noble Winfield Monroe la Starr Berry June Gorham S. McDowell Washington Girls Richland Troop Field

Rubio Area Attends John Morgan Home Sunday

Sunday guests at the C K E Morgan home included Clayton Morgan of Des Moines and a long list of visitors from Washington Ottumwa and Queen City Missouri. Revival meetings are being held at the Friends church in Rubio led by Rev Saunders and wife.

Ruth George Kate Smith Washington Capitol Arthur Duensing Frances Whisler Justine George Margaret Owen Little Sunbeams Ruth KE. Stewart Helen Smylie Cherry Sisters Rockies Aid Society E. M. McConaughy Oscar George India Egypt Africa C. A. Owen RUBIO C. KE. Morgan Clayton Morgan Des Moines Maynard Kallous J. F Frain Stone Brithton Margaret Morran Oskaloosa Ray Robert Guy Presten Lafe Klopfenstein Washlington O. W. iSchmitter Mouter Ottumwa Queen City L. B. Hanan Rodney Keith

Milers Clash As Season Opens In Europe And Olympics Loom

Glenn Cunningham Bill Bonthron and Jack Lovelock lead a summer pursuit of speed as they duel across Europe against Oxford Cambridge rivals and European hopes. The dream race among Cunningham Bonthron Beccali Lovelock is imagined, with Berlin and the 1936 Olympics looming on the horizon.

Glenn Cunningham Bill Bonthron Jack Lovelock Bonthron England Princeton Oxford Cambridge Cunningham Luigi Beccali Lovelock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ciety Society H. ©. Banks Raymond Kos Laurine Walter Harvey South 12Th Avenue B. J. Holmes South Second Avenue Hattie Shuman Ed Libe Will Dunbar Dale Jones Gon Booby Faith Dunbar Freda George Ed Page Mia Rembrandt Teyden Holland Martha Butler U. and U. Club Musil Girls West Chester Woot West Chester W. C TL 1 Lucy Leet Ida V. Houghe Chester United States Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Unit 9 Unit 8 Mes Mra Walter Jarrard Edith Jarrard Dan Brindley UU. BP United Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society Ee Wesst Chester Pythian Sisters West Chester Pythian Sisters Betsy Ross Club Rereprah H. J. Club Wil Prebys James Prebyl Vera Prebyl Harry Manchky George Sojka, Jr Charivari Tillie Bear Bill Shannen Harry Montgomery Hart Shannon Tom Brookhart Oscar da Vis Guy Knause Albert Moor Ralph Gibson Dro Brwin Jack Lytle Vic Westphal Preston Wolf Val Wells Dr. A. W. Clow C. R. McCutchen Brown Don Benz Lester Orrva Tink Shhenefelt Rot Hammer Ay Baldrice T. R. Phillips Gene Tucker J. M. Lieyd Paul Gorham Hill Brown Beh Shannan K. KE. Stutsman May Marble Gib Morrison R. Ro Hender Bill Harwood T. RO Phillips H. Bailey J. Ho O'Donnell Louie Jones W. D Dick Hanson Bed Morrison Doc See Claude Tucker Fd Hammer Jack Gibson Orville Elder Ralph Thomp Ted Bailey T. J. Pease Dave Elder J. Boller Ray Whitehead George Morrison Pete Hansen Jack Wert Hal Pat Reynolds Fred Stow Bill Jones Dunham Moorton M. J. Croulse Ray Cox John Lemmon Lee Holland Frank Kos Ed Wells Ralph Shannon Zear Hinshaw Wright Neo S Lewis Warren Terry Marsh D. R. Pile Allen Hampsher H. Lewka Rob Arthur Don Welsh Bruce Cowden Lelang Morrison Sam Mc Cleery Dick McCleery Bob Stuts Man George McDaniel Harry Siser Manton Hebner Tom Car Por Logan Aiken Reynolds Walt Rak Gaber Puhr Kiersey Jacobs W. Kiesey Whitehead Iw Norton Jones Patterson Hill Young Davis Marshall Lela Miller Geo Masson Boyd Stephens Isaac Kleese Harry Swift Golia Miller Will Staffords Will KE. J. White Clyde Rouse Floyd Hanks Kramer Mae Paisley Green Fletcher Ward Hanan Mile Qeco Burnley Glenn Unningham Paavo Nurmi Beeecali Berlin Father Time Kicki Greene King Features Syndicate Jas Jack Bonthroa Onthron
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