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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1935

Page

6

Talls Defeat Heavies In Five Inning Softball Tilt

The Talls beat the Heavies 7 to 6 in Troop last night in a lively city league game. A crowd enjoyed the entertaining match and a post game showing of local teams in the area as colorful costumes and noisy play drew cheers throughout.

Agg Hinshaw Lefty Talis Henry Ttle Batteries Manmountain Artaman Crone Filown George McDaniel Innines George

City Softball Commission Applauds Benefit Game Support

Secretary Hallie Ward and city softball officials thank participants for backing a benefit game that raised enough to cover all outstanding bills. Ward says the crowd was nice and expresses appreciation to the two teams and helpers for their efforts.

Hallie Ward City Softball Commission Mr. Ward

Troop F to Meet Rex Orpheums in Fairfield Softball Clash

Troop F faces the Rex Orpheums of Fairfield in a Thursday evening softball game at Troop field. Fairfield's strong team is expected to provide a tough test for the troopers. A preceding match between two city league teams starts at 8 30. Admission is five cents to fund lights and field upkeep.

Troop F Rex Orpheums Fairfield Troop Field

Local Team Wins Tilt at Richland

The American Pearls playing as Washington's team in the Tri-County league beat Richland-Rubio 9 to 8 at Richland. Earlier Washington and Richland girls met with Richland winning 17 to 31.

Richland American Pearls Washington Richland-Rubio Washington and Richland Girls

Richmond Upsets Giants In City League Defeat

The Washington Giants, a top city league team, traveled to Richmond last night and were edged by the fast Richmond squad 4 to 3. The close game featured strong pitching and late scoring runs from Richmond.

Richmond Bets Giants Washington Giants Richmond

Today in Baseball Standings and Results

Daily standings show Sewena leading with 48 29. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati follow, while Philadelphia and New York trail. Yesterday Cincinnati beat New York 7 5. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 9 3. Boston beat Philadelphia and St. Louis topped Chicago. Today's games include Philadelphia at Chicago and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh. American League and American Association results and standings are listed with multiple matchups and scores.

Ee Tewee Sewena Er Naar Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Tar Ea New York Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Boston Ww. L. Pet Reewes Cieveees Cnccea Umiseenin Washington Detroit Cleveland L. Pet Minneapolis Columbus Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Gememinn Louisville

Washington Team Loses at Junction in Tourney Play

In Columbus Junction Iowa on July 17 the Journal kittenball team of Muscatine defeated the Washington team 12 to 8 in the resumed annual tourney postponed by rain. Washington led until the sixth inning as the Red Paint Store team of Muscatine fell 6 to 2 to Wapello. Tournament play resumes July 22.

Columbus Junction Journal Kittenball Muscatine Washington Red Paint Wapello

Defeating Opponents in Fatal Inning Highlighted

A fragment notes that men took full advantage and won the contest in the fatal inning, signaling a decisive late surge in the game.

Little Cantoni Doubles Champions Lose In Five Set Final

Dave Boyer and Gene Turner tried to stop the Little Cantoni group from sweeping but fell in a five set men s doubles final. Henry Little and Tom Cantoni are city men s doubles champions.

Dave Boyer Gene Turner Little-Cantoni Henry Little Tom Cantoni Henry Little Loretta Cantoni Loretta Tom Nicola & Harmonatore

Aces edge Legion in Crawfordsville softball. Owls beat Cubs

In Crawfordsville on July 17 the Aces won 6 to 5 over the Legion with a late rally aided by 4A Jones. The Owls then defeated the Cubs 4 to 2 as both games showcased strong defense by Al Mitchel who played second base for both teams with 8 assists and 3 put outs, no errors.

Crawfordsville Aces Legion Legions 4A. Jones Rich Owls Cubs Andy Errrors Mitchel

Iowa Women Readies Exposition at State Fair

Iowa women will present a mid summer exposition at the State Fair in Des Moines. The event runs August 21 to 30 in two buildings and features 25 farm bureau and home improvement projects, cooking canning sewing and more. Major contests include baking earning and preserving and the statewide baby health contest with cash prizes and medals. Over 150000 women expected to attend and participate.

Des Moines Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Women's Department of the Farm Bureau Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers Girls’ 4-H Clubs Women's Farm Bureau Farm Women State Farm

Moonbuster Party by Young People at Hanna Home

The United Presbyterian church youth group held a Moonbuster at Mr and Mrs Lee Hanna's country home Monday evening with 27 attendees. Three croquet games ran simultaneously in the yard as Mr Zimmerman led the activities. The group viewed the moon eclipse and enjoyed punch and wafers afterward.

Crawfordsville Young Peoples Society of the United Presbyterian Church Lee Hanna Zimmerman

Oakley Case Wedding Held in Moline Illinois

Mr and Mrs Robert M Oakley were married at First Congregational Church Moline yesterday afternoon at two o clock. He is a salesman for Farmers Implement store and John Deere store in Washington. The bride Miss Helen Louise Case is daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Case of Moline. The ceremony was a single ring affair officiated by Dr William Robert Hodgson with immediate relatives present.

Robert M. Oakley Apt. 5 New England First Congregational Church Moline Ill Oakley Farmers Implement John Deere Washington Helen Louise Case R. B. Case Gertrude Oakley Nellie C. Desaulniers Jennie Melvin Betty Walker Moling Aurora, Ill William Robert Hodgson Moline High School Augustana College

Riverside Wedding Ties Sioux City and Fort Dodge Roots

Miss Effie Welin daughter of Mrs. Nels Welin of Sioux City wed Edward Hayek son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hayek of Fort Dodge on May 11 at the bride’s sister's home in Kansas City Missouri. The ceremony was led by Rev W E King with music by Dorothy Miller and a reception for sixty followed. The couple will live in Fort Dodge.

Riverside Effie Welin Nels Welin Sioux City Edward Hayek Johyn Hayek Fort Dodge Fred R. Miller Kansas City W. E. King Independence Harold Cormany Elsie Welin Fred Coyle Hayek Everett Saunders Lawrence Saunders John Hayek Charles Coyle Chicago Harold Testerman Liberty Ethel Neilson Eleanor Neilson Genoa Neb

Stout Cousins Reunion at Klopfenstein’s Home

A Stout cousins reunion gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Klopfenstein’s home with nearly 50 attendees. A basket lunch on the lawn, afternoon ice cream and cake, and music by Verameligg and Jessie Stout followed a joyful day. Officers were elected: President Lloyd Stout, VP Fred Klopfenstein, secretary-treasurer Bertha Klopfenstein, reporter Mrs. Walter Stout.

Stout Joe Klopfenstein Miss Verameligg Jessie Stout Lloyd Stout Fred Klopfenstein Bertha Klopfenstein Walter Stout Veramella Stout Farl Salterburgh Harold Klopfenstein John Stout George Stout Edgar Stout Miles Stout Keith Barnes

Kolosick Reunion Set for Iowa City Park

Announced for Sunday August 4 the Kolosick family reunion will be held in a local Iowa City park, inviting relatives to gather for a day of fellowship and memories.

Kolosick Iowa City Park

Social calendar for Wednesday to Saturday events

Nurses picnic at Sunset Park sponsored by Washington county hospital alumni for all nurses at 6 pm. Sunset Park WV F W Auxiliary at 8 pm. Other clubs and church groups list meetings and pot lucks from Wednesday through Saturday with times and host names.

Washington County’ Hospital Sunset Park

Des Moines Friends Honor Miss Corbin

The Des Moines Regis ter reports Mu Phi Epsilon alumna Miss Margaret Corbin is leaving Drake Conservatory to teach voice at Denison University in Granville Ohio next year. She will depart Sunday for Washington to visit her mother Mrs A J Corbin. Attending luncheon guests included Mesdames Franz Kasehan Lewis M Bolton Arch Kriedler H E Koerner Nell G Foearty Taylor Grimes Herbert Gould Gertrude Huntoon Nourse Lenore Mudge Stull P B Sherriff.

Des Moines Register Margaret Corbin Grace Ransom Mu Phi Epsilon Omega Nell G. Foearty Taylor Grimes Herbert Gould Gertrude Huntoon Nourse Lenore Mudge Stull P. B. Sherriff

Family Picnic Held for Catholic Daughters of America

Out-of-town guests attended a Sunday family picnic at Sunset Park hosted by Catholic Daughters of America. Ottumwa district deputy Mrs J J Smith and daughters Lillian along with Katherine Mahoney and Katherine Herrick led local attendees. Iowa City delegates included Kate Donovan Mary Michale Mary Donovan Alice White and Geraldine Eglin with her mother Mrs A A Eglin of Richmond. After the park gathering they moved to the K C hall for informal visiting.

Catholic Daughters of America Sunset Park Ottumwa J. J. Smith Lillian Katherne Mahoney Katherine Herrick Margaret Keller Iowa City Kate Donovan Mary Michale Mary Donovan Alice White Geraldine Eglin

Notable Names Mentioned in a Community Notice

The list includes Pierce Paul and Arthur Jones with Gil Rogers alongside Misses Marjorie Gustafson Lea Reidesel Lillian Swartzel Evelyn Zirbel Martha Capps Mildred Caldwell Marjorie Hackenberg and Eloise Greenleaf in a local notice. Names indicate residents or participants in a community event or group activity.

Ther Pierce Paul Arthur Jones Gil Rogers Marjorie Gustafson Lea Reidesel Lillian Swartzel Evelyn Zirbel Martha Capps Mildred Caldwell Marjorie Hackenberg Eloise Greenleaf

Mrs A Anderson Hosts Visitors For Tea

Mrs A Anderson hosted a yesterday afternoon tea honoring Mrs C W Startsman and daughter Miss Betty Startsman of Lansdowne Pa Also invited were Miss Elizabeth Klein St Paul teacher home for the summer and Mrs Hanna Bailey of Pittsburgh In a colleges discussion it emerged twenty six guests had attended thirty four colleges The tea was a mother daughter occasion with mothers and daughters present Ice cream and tea cakes were served by Mrs Anderson assisted by Mrs A Keith Droz and Mrs T L Brookhart

A. Anderson C. W. Startsman Betty Startsman Lansdowne Elizabeth Klein St. Paul Hanna Bailey Pittsburgh Anderson A. Keith Droz T. L. Brookhart

West Chester Home Mission Meet Set for Friday

Election and installation of officers for the Cora Henderson Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will be held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. W. Me.

Milt Denison Ted Crone Howard Kerr Lawn Rebekah I. C. O. F. Hallary Society Co. S Williams Cora Henderson West Chester M. FE Prairie Flower Mission Circle Club Augustine Presbyterian Women's Mission A. W. McEilain

Young Member Attends Past Noble Grand Meeting

The Rebekah lodge circle welcomed DeElda Mae Lee with her mother Mrs M C Lee at the Monday gathering hosted by Mrs Oral Mayo. Nine members attended along with guest Mrs Bertha Kupka who helped serve a two course luncheon. Visiting and pinochle provided entertainment as Mrs Florence Hout led the business meeting.

Rebekah Lodge DeElda Mae Lee M. C. Lee Oral Mayo Bertha Kupka Mayo Florence Hout

Golf Breakfast at Country Club Hosts and Prizes

Twenty three attendees gathered for a Country Club golf breakfast hosted by Mrs. EB D Morrison Jr and Mrs. M J Cruise. Marjorie Prat received a ball for low score on the seventh hole and Mrs F Boller a ball for high score on the ninth. Mrs Dusenbery led devotions and Mrs Walter Bauer led the program.

Country Club EB D Morrison, Jr M. J. Cruise Marjorie Prat F. Boller

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Heavies Rynutsston Heaes Andryone McFadden Elmer Allan Mace Oth Wolf G.y Brown Jesse Winga Ies Tom Hrockhart E Y Uns Jess Win John Jess Havel Red Jackets Cafe North Siders TROOP Fairfield Club Tri-County GUE Victory Toledo Boyer Turner Case Oakley Moline, Ill Klopfenstein’s Helen Louise Case of Moline, II Mm. UN BAU Corbin Cc. S. Lemmon John W. Lemmon Optometrists East Side C. 2D. of Mrs. A. Anderson Noble Blain Dusenbery Walter Bauer Childs Grahams Department Stores SILK Org Rockford Men's Athletic Union Ric Pon Ana St. Denis Vyruit Aise Fnamnel
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