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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1935

Page

2

Miss Nona Times Visits Marshalltown for Tonsil Surgery

Miss Nona Times underwent tonsil removal during a Marshalltown visit and plans to return home Sunday. Miss Mary Kerr returned from Chicago Tuesday night after a short vacation and will resume duty as a University hospital nurse Sunday night. Edna Speaker Myra Speaker of Bond Illinois visit Miss Liberts for a few days. D. A. R. hosts at log cabin gathering featured many visitors.

Nona Marshalltown Mary Kerr Chi University Hos Edna Speaker Iss Myra Speaker Bond Ill

Local finance offer cited by Howard L. McCleery

Howard L. McCleery of the Bailey Building Washington offers loans up to 800 dollars on the borrower's own signature. He urges people to visit today for more details and eligibility information.

Howard L. McCleery Bailey Bldg Washington

Miss Jessica Milligan Heads to Waterloo After Visit

Miss Jessica Milligan left yesterday for Waterloo after a week visiting her sister Aileen. She plans to visit friends in Waterloo and Marsh before returning to Guthrie Center to mentor at Missouri Valley High School. For more information call 628 green, local distributor.

Jessica Milligan Waterloo Aileen Marshee Guthrie Center Missouri Valley High

Charles Reece Dies at Junction

Charles Reece age 60 of Columbus Junction died Wednesday afternoon after a weeks long illness. Born in Wash he married Bessie Jarrard in 1898. Surviving are widow two sons Mabel Schmitt Irene Elliott Ruth Young six grandchildren and siblings. Funeral arrangements pending.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Charles Reece Wash Bessieington Jarrard Renee Odd Fellows Lodge Harlan and Russell Mabel Schmitt Muscatine Irene Elliott Plattsmouth Neb Ruth Young Hill Reece Lone Tree Kate Siggins Custer Mich Ira Spigg Hart E. E. McQuire Eva Reece Iowa City

Mind Restored After 20 Years Lost Memory in Cedar Rapids

Albert Houser of Portland Ore real name Howard Horn visited Cedar Rapids and regained memory of boyhood. He recalled playing with Orrie and Edna, who were his cousins, and located his childhood home with help from Craig Colton, a tourist camp operator. He learned Edna was Colton’s sister and uncovered other relatives and houses from his past.

Cedar Rapids Albert Houser Portland Ore Houser Howard Horn Craig Colton Orrie Edna Colton

Folks Move to Loudonville and Sightings Around Town

Mr and Mrs W H Folckemer have moved to Loudonville Ohio where he works for Winston Brog Contractors and Engineers of Minneapolis and Los Angeles building dams on the Muskingum River. Loudonville sits near the Blue Ridge foothills in beautiful country. Mrs Folckemer was Capitola Brindley before marriage. Also noted are visits by A J Hout and wife from Crawfordsville and Wheaton Illinois, Mrs L L Neiswanger of Washington, and Mrs F L Taylor of Crawfordsville, as well as attendees at a Burlington Democratic women’s meeting. Revs Meibohm and Mrs Meibohm, plus visitors Mrs Blanche Guthrie Miller and Jay Sproatt, and Shirley Woodford visiting the Speer family. Bonnie Jean Simpson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry G Simpson, returns from vacation at Lake Okoboji and Spirit Lake.

W. H. Folckemer Loudonville Crawfordsville Wheaton, Ill Washington L. L. Neiswanger Victor Elgin Hill Houts T. CC. Meibohm Louise St. Louis Meibohm Blanche Guthrie Miller Chicago C. Mildred Guthrie Jay Sproatt Iowa City Shirley Woodford Oskaloosa C. A. Speer Milldred Morton Harry G. Simpson Bonnie Jean Lake Okoboji Spirit Lake

Memory Failures Of Relatives Mentioned In Fragments

A clipped memoir fragment notes relatives present but memory gaps prevent recalling when or where those memories failed. The text implies confusion over time and place linked to family ties.

Hospital News and Birth Announcements in Washington County

Miss Violet Flynn had an appendectomy at Washington County Hospital this morning. Mr and Mrs Arthur Anderson welcomed a daughter born at 6 25 AM at the same hospital weighing six pounds seven ounces. Mrs Keith Adams planned leaving the hospital this afternoon for Wellman.

Violet Flynn Washington County Hospital Arthur Anderson Keith Adams Wellman

Church Calendar to Meet July 18 in Columbus Junction

July 16 The Presbyterian church calendar announces a July 18 Thursday meeting in the church parlor with the Lostesses Hold group. Evangelistic services are led by Rev. G W Bugg of Oklahoma City and Rev. J H Grim of Morning Sun at the Free Methodist church south of Columbus City. Visitors include Bert Lewis and his Wichita Kansas wife.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Presbyterian Church G. W. Bugg Oklahoma City Okla J. H. Grim Morning Sun Free Methodist Church Columbus City Bert Lewis Wichita Kas W. D. Lewis C. W. Turner Cadillac Mich Prank Parmeter Iowa City Irving Greer Lester Offerman Davenport Charles Billings Indiana Charles Rice George Crum Bernice Cleve Lucy Rice Hammond

Riverside Firemen Defeat Lone Tree 11 to 3

Riverside defeats Lone Tree 11 runs to 3 under the lights as Riverside scores in five innings and Lone Tree breaks through with a late homer by Roy CerNY. Pitchers Melvin Swift and Doe Swift split duties for Riverside, with Red Miller catching and Do Swift also contributing for Riverside. A Riverside B team beat Lone Tree Juniors 2 to 1 in the curtain raiser.

Riverside Lone Tree Diamond Ball Club Hery Riverside Firemen Roy Cerny Watkins Lone Tree Jenn Dec Melvin) Swift Firemen Red Miller Doe Swift Howard Schnoebelen Ulrath Tire Club Iowa City

Local Visits Include Relatives From Nebraska to California

Son Evan returns to Chicago after visiting former mother in law Mrs M W Klotz. Mr and Mrs Paul Smith visit friends in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Willard Endsley of Cedar Rapids spends week with parents Mr and Mrs F A Endsley. Mrs Richard Elliott and son Larry of Portsmouth Nebraska visit Charles and Mrs Reece. California guests Bert Carpenter and Grace and Charles visit en route to Rockford. Farming notes report most southern Louisa county wheat in shock and threshing may start this week.

Evan Chicago M. W. Klotz Paul Smith Milwaukee Wis Willard Endsley Cedar Rapids F. A. Endsley Richard Elliott Larry Portsmouth Nebr Charles Reece California Bert Carpenter Charles Grace Los Angeles Calif Rockford Louisa County Oakville Grain Company

Canthoplasty Described as Eyelid Opening Procedure

Canthoplasty is the operation of slitting at the outer canthus to enlarge the palpebral opening. The method was proposed by Ammon for insufficiently cleft eyelids or when eyelids pull on the eyeball due to inflammatory processes.

Ammon

Hi Ho Delivers A Quip On Demagogues In Chinatown

The sage Hi Ho of Chinatown defends demagogues as those who loudly echo public ignorance rather than teaching. His remark frames demagogy as loud sympathy with prevailing gaps in understanding.

Hi Ho Chinatown

Farroh earns Master of Arts for Iowa program

Mike Farroh, former University of Iowa star, will join Ft. Dodge next fall with a Master of Arts in physical education. He wrote a thesis on individual preferences guiding intramural sports and previously coached at Independence high school and junior college, leading teams to state tournaments. He will teach physical education and intramural activities and serve as assistant coach in football, basketball, and track.

Iowa City University of Iowa Mike Farroh Ft. Dodge Farroh Long Independence Hawkeye

Increase athletic field house space in Iowa City

An expanded recreational athletics program at the University of Iowa will add new facilities in the field house for six activities. A floor over the swimming pool will host wrestling boxing fencing and tap dancing while another floor over the gymnasium adds handball and squash courts for faculty and students. The upgrades follow the original plans and aim to relieve congestion.

Iowa City University of Ioly

Tennis Stars Sign for Iowa City Meet July 24

Champions, runners-up, and rising players from Rock Island join entries for the University of Iowa Mississippi Valley tennis tournament July 24 to 27 in Iowa City. Betty Butler seeks back to back women's singles titles. Ken Cline teams with Charles Okerblom in men's doubles. Forrest and Richard Hainline from Rock Island enter among others. Deadline for entries is Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Iowa City Rock Island University of Iowa Betty Butler Des Moines Thelma Kenefick Eagle Grove Miss Kenefick Ken Cline University At Long Star Dick Rugg Waterloo Cline Charles Okerbloom University Art Ohio State Forrest Richard Hainline Burlington Helen Mitchell

Conesville Triumphs at Junction in Low-Scoring Win

Conesville defeated the West Side kittenball team 4 to 0 on the local field Tuesday evening. Muscatine A C beat Dings Stan dard Oiler 9 to 1 at Muscatine Tuesday. Conesville earlier defeated Ringworth Kittenball Monday night in the same area.

Columbus Junction Concasaville West Side Dutch Ridge Shellhark Dings Standard Oiler’s Muscatine

Cardinals Ride 13-Game Streak With Moore Homer

In New York on July 18 Terry Moore hit a ninth inning homer to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 win over the Boston Braves, extending their winning streak to 13 and tying the league lead with the Giants. Wild Bill Hallahan pitched six hitless innings. Giants beat Reds 6-3 behind Carl Mays pitching. Curt Davis shut down the Cubs for Phillies 3-2. Dodgers sweep Pirates in a double header 6-4 and 5-0. Red Sox top Indians 13-5 and 3-1 to climb to fourth as Washington defeats St Louis 8-4. Detroit-Philadelphia game postponed. New York-Chicago played on a different date.

New York Terry Moore St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Moore Cardinals Boston Braves Giants Braves Bill Hallahan Carl Mubbell Hubbell Curt Davis Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Cubs Phillies Bill Lee Cub Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Dodgers George Earnshaw Koenecke Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Red Sox Boston Billy Werber Lefty Grove Washington Senators St. Louis Brown Detroit Philadelphia

Colgate to Play Iowa on Dad's Day in Town Stadium

Colgate University will meet the University of Iowa in a Dad's Day intersectional game at Town stadium on Oct. 12. The 1931 reference marks the first eastern foe on Dad's Day since George Washington in mid season 1931. Colgate, coached by Andy Kerr, boasted a strong last season with a 10-7 loss to Ohio State.

Iowa City Hawkeye Fathers University of Iowa Colgate University of Hamilton N. Y Town Stadium George Washington University Colgate Ohio State Red Raiders Andy Kerr

Dodge Blazes a New Economy Trail in Ford Dodge Ads

Dodge offers a rugged, efficient car with Air Glide Ride and Synchromatic Control. Owners report exceptional gas and oil mileage and low running costs. The ad notes all steel body, hydraulic brakes, and a list price from $645 at the Detroit factory. Roy Chapman Andrews reference places the tone in adventurous automotive promotion.

Far East Roy Chapman Andrews Dodge Tess Detroit

Reunions and travel noted in Iowa area

West Chester Rev Merle Lefever reports ripe tomatoes on July 15. A large party from Stuttgart Ark. including Elmer Kaff man and many Kennard and Sethgen relatives visits Oxford and Kalona for family reunions. Dr Carl Kunath at University hospital takes vacation then fishing trip returning by Aug 1. Library party seeks return of lost books Friday with homecoming event and a basket for returns at the entrance.

Merle Lefever West Chester Elmer Kaffman Ethel Ernest Delmar Wayne Stuttgart Ark Vertie Kennard Frank Jr Oxford Farl Kennard Warl Kennard Glenn Kennard Low City George Sethgen Kalona Clyde Kennard Wellman Oldaker and Hammer Jtowa City Carl Kunath University Hospital J. E. Kunath Chicago Iowa City Oarty

Local social notes report Davenport visit and callers

Mr and Mrs Stanley Max well and son Duane spend the day at Davenport. Mrs Clyde Feller, Melvin and Ray Jr of Sterling visit Mrs Richart Johnson and Will Lang with Gordon Keenie of Laporte. Mrs Fell is Mrs Johnsons sitter. The Baptist choir practice is postponed. Mrs Alex Miller visited after addressing Ottumwa Young Democrats. Emery Ruby from Drake University accompanied her.

Stanley Maxwell Duane Davenport Richart Johnson Clyde Feller Melvin Ray Jr Sterling Will Lang Don Keenie Gordon LaPorte Fell Johnson Baptist Alex Miller Ottumwa Emery Ruby Drake University

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