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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1938
Page
2
Geo McDaniel reports a family traveled fifty miles to town on Saturday night only to discover a hen perched on the car’s rear bumper. The odd sight draws chuckles from locals.
John L. McGarry of Chicago and Rachel L. Johnston of Washington obtained a marriage license here. Several residents travel for visits or work, including Eleanor Kyle and Mary Kyle visiting Cedarville and Xenia, Mary Kyle sailing to India for mission work, and Betty Hamil starting work at the C Penney store in Oskaloosa.
Sigourney-Hayesville triumphed 6 to 1 over Washington at Blattnerfield. Martin pitched five innings for the visitors, with Pitt Wagenknecht finishing five more as Washington mustered only five hits. Key moments included a four-run first inning and a late ninth inning tally by Sigourney-Hayesville, while Washington managed a lone fourth inning score.
Scouts will play a kittenball game between Troop 32 and Troop 33 tomorrow evening at 6 15 on the summer playground. Troop 33 members are reminded to bring their dues.
Washington Y's Men won the club versus Muscatine golf tournament held at Washington Country Club. Final score 11 to 6 with two nine hole rounds totaling 44 to 38. Kenneth Hathaway beat Dave Elder 2-0 and others included Bill Shannon, Dunham Morrison, Lewis Warren, Henry Bailey, and Francis Wise in 2-1 or 3-0 wins. Washington has won five such derbies between the clubs of the two towns.
Standings show New York, Chicago, and Brooklyn with mixed records in the National League. Sundays results include New York 2 to 7 loss at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn 5 to 7 loss. Philadelphia and St Louis weather rain. American League results list Boston, New York and Cleveland among others with varied scores.
Entries for the second annual women 10 golf tournament in Washington are due by Saturday with a 50 cent entry fee. Funds fund prizes, and entries may be made through committee members Mrs. Robert Patterson Mrs. A W Clow Mrs Victor Westphal or Helen Breese at Phillips Hebner drug store. The first tournament last summer drew about 50 participants and was won by Mrs Patterson.
At the Republican state convention in Iowa, discussions focus on graft as a campaign issue. Carl H. Cook of Glenwood, retired state Republican chairman, criticizes the New Deal with a shotgun metaphor. Reports circulate of a potential candidate withdrawal to strengthen the ticket while central committee members hear of a possible replacement. Page county delegates vocally protest during Barr Keshlear’s commerce commissioner vote as Dan Turner’s platform is presented to about 200 delegates.
In Columbus Junction Iowa on Sunday 48 year old West Liberty resident Charles Yedlick fell from a rowboat while fishing at Cone lake seven miles north of town. He likely suffered a heart reaction before drowning as the boat capsized. his companion swam to shore.
Mr and Mrs Willard Mc Gaffey visited Brighton with Mrs McGaffeys parents. Mrs E M Benson and George, plus Mrs Alex DeBord and George Martz of Des Moines visited the Howard Hotle home. Fred Kling and daughter Esther Louise of Newton arrived to visit Ostrus home through tomorrow. Trena Tolheim of Thor, visiting Ostrus, will return to Newton with the Kling family. George Bakger Wendell Genevieve Ronnie Frances Sartor Marion Timmins Stewart Bell Helen Hobbs and Dick Hotle traveled to Canton Missouri to visit Roberta Stone, former Washington high vocal music teacher.
Rev. E. E. Grice on furlough from Egypt spoke at United Presbyterian Church in two sermons. He plans to return this fall and may undertake a new work in an industrial city with large cotton mills. New conditions in Egypt have closed some avenues while opening others. a reception for Grice and family was held at the church this evening.
Nearly 4,000 persons saw Marion Nelson formerly of Shelby county now of Omaha win a light plane race and take third in a free for all. Des Moines’ Andy Anderson won the free for all and Omaha’s John Kenwood placed second.
Funeral services for Miss Mary BR Eckels were conducted Saturday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home with Dr F W Eastwood of the Presbyterian church officiating. Pallbearers included James Mayers Merle Eckels Ben Briley John Cherry Clark Hopping and Charles W Long. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
Des Moines hosts Mr and Mrs John A Richer and Rep BK C Richer as guests for events with Mrs Mount. Richer party plans social events in Washington state. Hedrick and Morning Sun residents visit relatives and church leaders highlight local gatherings. Gardens and church buildings praised amid travels and picnics reported across towns.
Mr and Mrs C H Guther and daughter Carla visited yesterday in Des Moines with Mrs Guther s father L W Matthess who is better after illness. W F Seimers of Muscatine state bank and daughter Margaret Ann with Bessie V Dayton stopped Sunday en route to Des Moines to meet Margaret Ann s grandfather Mr Seiffert of Avoca who would take them to his home for a visit for a two week Denver vacation. Mr Seiffert is an uncle of George Rudiger of Washington.
Dismissals include Warren Stewart Washington George Beck Kalona Mrs Cloyee Godwin and son to Lockridee Mrs Lewis Prymek and son to Aibs worth route 2 Mrs Roderick Stewart and son to Keota K 2 Mrs Frank Manning Cop pack. New parents Mr and Mrs Wes Custer Washington welcomed a daughter at 1 50 p m weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Betty Stoutner Keota underwent major operation this morning. Wilma Kelley Wellman Route 8 also had a major operation. Aubrey Reicherd Frank Fauler Barbara Coffman Keota admitted as accident patients.
Hills softball club outscored Riverside firemen 9 to 5 under Friday night lights. Riverside led 3 to 0 after two innings, then Hills rallied with six runs in the fourth as Riverside errors helped. Burton Fox homered for Riverside, but Hills held on after pitchers Lukavsky and Flynn completed the game.
The YWCA pool opens for women this week with instructor Rosella Patterson on duty and lifeguard coverage. Private lessons available. memberships and swim privileges priced for different ages, with special rates for high school and junior girls. Tennis courts also open and encouraged for women. register with the YW secretary or Leigh Soule.
A fragment suggests Jud Tunkins comments compel a dozen others to work overtime as assessors of souls.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. William Mohland W M and A W Yard secretary are listed for the lodge notices.
The document lists daily and regular-stop trains including No. 8 Golden State Limited arrivals and departures, No. 1 Local, No. 43 Californian, Fastbound No. 2 Local, No. 44 Californian, and local or branch services. It also notes agent info for Goodland er and West Bound and East Bound services with departure times and exceptions.
The Des Moines weather summary notes higher temps with 90 at Carroll and 94 at Albia on Saturday. Thunder showers helped keep temperatures mild, while Cherokee logged 3.40 inches of rain and Iowa Falls 2.96 inches. Other stations reported less than an inch. Burlington and Keokuk saw Sunday rain.
Corrigan's solo Atlantic flight astonished authorities. In a craft without radio or navigation aids, the young pilot’s improvised controls and minimal equipment pushed the limits of early aviation, drawing praise for courage and ingenuity despite technical roughness.
Dr and Mrs F G Livesay and daughter Dorothy with Mr and Mrs William Feldman of Winfield plan a 3000 mile Canada trip leaving Wednesday and returning about August 6. Dr Livesay will attend a national chiropractors convention in Toronto July 25 29.
The article notes that Thomas Jefferson brought the first wine to the White House, valued at $10 000, spanning eight years. It highlights the milestone and the cost over time, referencing Jefferson’s role in introducing wine to the executive residence.
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