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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1939

Page

2

Sartors Return to Des Moines and Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs William Sartor and daughter Carol Ann return to Des Moines Tuesday evening after a visit at the parental Dr M H Sartor home Mrs J E Lemmon hosts a party honoring Mrs Stella Latchem and Mrs Fred Neiswanger with a birthday and farewell gifts Four games of contract bridge yield high score to Mrs J Sexton A chicken supper follows at Maxwell's Hi Way club Women of the Presbyterian church plan to serve dinner for threshers and crews A 4 H Club bake sale is announced for Saturday at Washington Cleaners Mrs J Ed Wells sells 514 West Main Street home to Ivan Norton taking possession August 1 Wells to live with aunt Mrs Wilma Keating at 508 North Avenue Oliver Conner who stayed at the Wells home moves to the Puckett home west of the Junior high school.

William Sartor Carol Ann Des Moines Dr. M. H. Sartor J. E. Lemmon Stella Latchem Fred Neiswanger San Francisco Calif J. ©. Sexton Maxwell's J. Ed Wells West Main Street Ivan Norton Wells Wilma Keating North Avenue Dpd Oliver Conner Puckett

Hospital births and discharges from area

At the hospital Dr and Mrs G E Montgomery Keota are parents of a son born at 8 15 last night weighing nine and a half pounds Floyd Richert Washington was admitted this morning Roberta Jean Hauenstein of Columbus Junction and Frank Hay Miller were dismissed this morning Mrs Harold Harter and daughter Connie Mae were dismissed yesterday afternoon for their home in Crawfordville

G. E. Montgomery Keota Floyd Richert Washington Roberta Jean Hauenstein Columbus Junction Frank Hay Miller Harold Harter Connie Mae Crawfordville

Plans for Centennial Games Highlight Veteran Showdowns

Washington Independents plot a Centennial week lineup featuring the Old Tymers against the Independents on August 8 with possible participation by Kiesey brothers, Vic Trosky, Harold Kerr, Art Edmondson, and Ken Kimberlin. Des Moines Black Barons visit August 10 and Iowa City Fagies visit next Sunday with Everett Cummings set to start against Iowa City after prior relief duty.

Washington Baseball MD Tymers Tymers Oldsters Kiesey Vic Trosky Harold Kerr Art Edmondson Ken Kimberlin Indies Des Moines Black Barons Iowa Iowa City Indees Iowa City Fagies Eagles Max Raymond Ray Whitehead Everett Cummings Cummings

Allen Hayes to Attend Chicago Legion Convention

Mrs. Allen Hayes and children Georgia and Leonard of Los Angeles arrived in Des Moines and will visit the Harold Hayes family and relatives. Allen Hayes, a California Legion Band member, plans to stay late August for the Legion convention in Chicago and the Centennial celebration.

Allen Hayes Georgia Leonard Los Angeles Calif Des Moines Harold Hayes Hayes Joe Hayes Legion California Leglon Chicaga

Baseball Standings and Thursday Results Across Leagues

Major Leagues standings show New York leading with 38 38 . Wynn? Boston trails. Thursday results include New York 2 St. Louis 1 Chicago 4 Boston 0 Washington 8 Detroit 7 Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 2. Upcoming games list New York at Chicago Washington at Cleveland Boston at St. Louis Philadelphia at Detroit. National League results feature Cincinnati and St Louis near top with mixed scores.

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

Women’s Golf Matches Report Finishes Near in Class A

The article notes most women’s golf matches completed with Elizabeth Shannon and Marguerite Hardy set to decide Class A winner and runner up. Round robin results include Patterson over Jones, Breese over Jones and Bailey, Jones over Clow, and Clow over Bailey. Finals in other flights pending progress remains limited.

Elizabeth Shannon Marguerite Hardy Jean Patterson Marjorie Jones Helen Breese Gertrude Bailey Mabel Clow Cathryn Kelsey Helen Dwyer

Journal Wins Softball Title In Community Play

The Journal carriers defeated Eastend Alley rate 9 to 6 to win the community playground softball title. Jim Arnold starred as the key pitcher for the Journal in most games. Next Tuesday at 6 30 PM at the Playground the Journal will play a special game against an All State team selected from the other three teams.

Eastend Journal Carriers Indians Davenport Democrat Journal The Democrat Jim Arnold George Mohr Playground

Local social notes from Lincoln and surrounding areas

Mr and Mrs Luther Andrewe of LincolnNebraska visited relatives in Muscatine with Mr Shannon and others. Hull returned from Kalamazoo after meeting the new granddaughter Catherine Vanliper. Mrs Hull visited her daughter Verne Pangborn in Iowa City recovering from a stove explosion injury. Mrs Berdo recovers from a knee injury. Mrs Lloyd Stout of Keota shopped here. Mr and Mrs Eglen of Richmond were callers.

Luther Andrewe Lincoln Nebr Rose Shannon Shanhop Andrewa Mr. Shannon Muscatine Mee Hooc. Hull Charles van Riper Kalamazoo Mich Catherine Gage Vanliper Hull Iowa City Verne Pangborn Mrs. Eglen of Richmond

Junction Beats Juniors 10 to 5 in League Contest

Junction American Legion junior baseball team downed Leon Beatty Post juniors 10 to 5 at Bilattner field. Collins pitched well for Junction, with Barrham, Lowe and Payne contributing two hits each, while Marshall took the loss for Washington.

Columbus Junction American Legion Leon Beatty Bilattner Field Louisa County Dick Marshall Portsider Collins Junction Ate Ken Kimberlin Beatty Post Everett Squire Williams Schneider Buster Prebul Dickinson Griffin Durst Marshall Sehoonover Bob Lowe Patterson Payne Rob Lowe Hoore Col. Junction Washington Hidelbaugh Lowe Barham Evans Wiljames Heheenover Bloomquist Ilins Thokinson Collinge Marhall Mangold Hoople

Stevens and Mickelson to Wed in Burbank Ceremony

Robert Stevens son of Rev W J Stevens and Martha Mickelson daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mickelson of Burbank Calif will marry in a 8 o clock evening ceremony at the Foursquare Gospel church Burbank Rev William Nickelson will perform the double ring rite Attendants are Harold and Mrs Williams of Glendale Mrs Williams is bride’s sister Stevens has led revival meetings in Washington Foursquare church and will soon supply at the Burbank church He is a 1937 Washington High School graduate and attended Bible college in Los Angeles The bride a Burbank High School graduate heads a department for Martell Insurance in Los Angeles The couple will reside in Burbank temporarily

Robert Stevens W. J. Stevens Martha Mickelson James Mickelson Burbank Calif Washington Foursquare Church Foursquare Church Washington High School United States Bible College Los Angeles Santa Monica Stevens Webster City Iowa Foursquare Bible College Martell Insurance Company

New Morgan Cafe Opens in Redecorated Room

The Morgan family opens a redecorated room to host a larger cafe in Burlington. Lee Hildebrand assists in the kitchen, with twelve club breakfasts and a menu of steaks salads and sandwiches. Mrs. Morgan continues delicatessen offerings and can fill special orders for picnics and parties.

Lee Hildebrand Washington Morgan's Cafe Morgans Mrs. Morgan Burlington Sea Food Delicatessen R. Ruxlow Morgan Robert

Good Attendance at Local Institute Held by W C T U

The local W C T U institute met at Mrs. Jennie Acheson's home with about twenty present. Ida Cavender led devotions and talks on temperance across states and attitudes to liquor traffic. Mrs. Strong opened afternoon sessions, J A Hawthorne led a year book quiz, George Brinton spoke as clergy, Clara Tate reviewed Frances Willard, and Mrs Nichol discussed choosing or refusing.

W.C.T.U Jennie Acheson Co-Operative Ida Cavender Miss Cavender C. KE. Strong J. A. Hawthorne George Brinton Clara Tate Frances E. Willard William M. Nichol

Mrs Wagenknecht Hosts Ainsworth Club Meeting

The CL. club of Ainsworth met at Mrs. Anna Wagenknecht home with eleven members five guests and children present. Plans were made for an ice cream social for members and families August 2 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morris. A new member was welcomed and refreshments were served.

CL. Club Ainsworth Anna Wagenknecht Hugh Morris

Mrs Mayo Feteh at Picnic Supper in Sunset Park

Mrs Mayo Feteh of Schnecdady NY was guest of honor at a picnic in Sunset Park Friday evening. Attendees included Wanda Casper Marguerite Hardy Betty Hamill Ruth Dupuis Elizabeth Brown Frances Hayes Georgia Hayes of Los Angeles Mrs Don McClure and Margery Means.

Maurice Mayo Schnectady N.Y Sunset Park Mayo Wanda Casper Marguerite Hardy Betty Hamil Ruth Dupuis Elizabeth Brown Frances Hayes Georgia Hayes Los Angeles Calif Don McClure Margery Means

Social Calendar Notices for Friday Deadline

Social calendar notices list upcoming events including Rebekah lodge meeting on Friday afternoon at 1 00 p m Damascus Shrine picnic at Means cottage on Iowa River with coffee and lemonade and rain plan for Sun Set Park call 751 R for transportation Vigilant class Presbyterian church potluck at Cozy Inn West Chester Mrs R C Ferguson hostess P W M S evening division Booster club met dressed in bad taste Lexington Ladies Aid society Thursday afternoon at church

Damascus Shrine Iowa River Sunset Park Presbyterian Church Cozy Inn West Chester R. C. Ferguson P. Woman's Missionary Society Oral Norman

Birthday List Highlights Local Celebrants

Bunny Blair marks birthday today amid a roster of local celebrants. Others with special dates include Mrs. Orr Mapel of Wellman Aretha Maxine Mangold Paul Watson Leslie Ross Mrs Charles McAvoy and Sam Wittmer Jr Raymond Minick and Earl Burroughs Faney Jennings formerly of Washington and David Flading of Wellman Jerry Zager four years old today.

Orr Mapel Wellman Aretha Maxine Mangold Paul Watson Leslie Ross Pleasant Ridge Charles McAvoy Sam Wittmer, Jr Raymond Minick Earl Burroughs Faney Jennings Muscatine Washington David Flading Jerry Zager Mrs Stanly Zager

Rollin B Organ Turns 95 with Billiards and Port Medicine

Rollin B Organ, age 95, marks his birthday with a game of billiards at his home on 920 East 44th Street. He denies rumors of drinking, saying a doctor prescribed a finger of port twice daily as medicine, which he endures as penance.

Rollin B Mr. Organ East 44Th Street

Flower Show at Shalla Home Club Meeting

Mrs. Clara Wieber judged a flower show at the H. J. club meeting held yesterday afternoon in Mrs. James Shalla’s home. Prizes went to James Shalla for prettiest small bouquet, Mrs. Blanche Shalla for daintiest, Mrs. Ed Shalla for most unusual, and Mrs. James Shalla for most beautiful. Bunco yielded high score to Mrs. Ed Shalla and low to Mrs. John Shalla Jr. Fourteen members, guests including Mrs. Henry McCombs of Sterling Colorado, and refreshments were served. next meeting is in two weeks with Mrs. Blanche Shaltia.

Clara Wieber H. J. Club James Shalla Blanche Shalla Ed Shalla John Shalla Henry McCombs Sterling, Colo Frank Havel Walter Horn Norbert Te Bockhorst George Shalla Clara Fisher Glenn Miller Virginia Sheetz Blanche Shaltia

Commerce Dept Foresees Booming Business Momentum

The Commerce Department said highs wage payments and lower costs of living are aiding business improvement to gain momentum in the economy.

Washington, D. C Commerce Department

Librarians Display Unearth Vintage Photos At East Library

Miss Eva Denny and Mrs Grace Stephen arrange an old time picture display on the east wall drawing attention. The exhibit includes Wagere Axtel and three Granger store clerks from the sixties, the Mc Junkin family, and other images.

Eva Denny Grace Stephen Wagere Axtel Granger McJunkin

Milk Producers Demand Sparks Broad Travel Tale

Ottumwa reports a demand by the Milk Producers cooperative. A journey traces battlefields from Chattanooga to Norfolk to Richmond. The trip includes World’s Fair sights in New York, historic Lexington Concord, and Bay of Fundy tides.

Ottumwa The Milk Producers Cooperative of

Vacation travelers cut short by storms in Midwest trip

Mr and Mrs Nela BO Wester mark cut their northern Midwest vacation to Clear Lake Minnesota Wisconsin due to bad storms. They left Washington early Sunday morning. Dr and Mrs M W Sartor and daughter Caroleen and Mrs Dora Kurtz Radcliffe of New York City visited Marion yesterday at the Courtwright Hawley home with Hawley relatives from Norfolk Virginia and Chicago. The group plans a lakeside Minnesota getaway but will attend a Centennial celebration. IL EB Arnold of Keota was a business caller yesterday. Rev H J Corcoran returned from an extensive trip with Rev B W Neusil.

Iowa City Chattanooga Nova Scotia Fevaneer Bay of Fundy Montreal Quebec Thousand Islands Toronto Detroit Chicago Nela BO Westermark Clear Lake Iowa Minnesote Wisconsin Washington M. W. Sartor Caroleen Dora Kurtz Radcliffe New York City Marion Courtwright Hawley Hawley Mr. Hawley Norfolk Minnesota

Milk Prices Seen Rising to 220 Per Hundred Weight

A Cookeoman for our milk pasteur vine plants says distributors cannot pay more for milk and will sell at 10 cents a quart, signaling a price rise to 220 per hundred weight.

Mrs. Rhodes and Mrs. MacDonald Visit J Danjele Family

Mrs. James Rhodes of Des Moines and Mrs. JL D MacDonald of Rock Island are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs J D Danjele for a family gathering.

James Rhodes Des Moines JL. D. MacDonald Rock Island J. D. Danjele

Kolah Club Meets With Mrs Ahrens

Kolah club attendance at Mrs Logan Ahrens home yesterday afternoon excluding Mrs Lauder Kennedy due to her mother’s death. President Mrs Clarence Goff led a brief business session. Mrs John Cherry spoke on the kingbird or dee bird, followed by talks on arranging for the future and Burris City in Louisa county.

Logan Ahrens Kolah Club Lauder Kennedy Clarence Goff John Cherry Clayde Knapp H. J. Schoonover Burris City Louisa County N. M. Speidel Keswick Lodge Keswick N. J

Mrs Waggoner Hosts O G T Bridge Meeting

Mrs Harvey Waggoner hosted the O G T bridge club at her home last evening with Mrs Joe Barnes as guest. Two tables played and Mrs Dale Denison won the travel prize. Next meeting in four weeks will award prizes for the year. dinner at North Side cafe and post game refreshments at Mrs Ray Cox home.

Harvey Waggoner O. G. T. Bridge Club Joe Barnes Dale Denison North Side Ray Cox

Bridge Night At Country Club Yields Notable Winnings

Country club members enjoyed a potluck dinner at the clubhouse followed by bridge. Prizes went to KE Coffey of West Chester for high men and Mrs. A W Clow for high women.

Country Club KE. Coffey West Chester A. W. Clow

Lexington Ladies Aid Meeting Change of Date

The Lexington Ladies Aid society will meet at the church Thursday afternoon July 27 with the second division led by Mrs. Carrie Dill in charge. This session replaces the regular meeting date.

Lexington Lexington Ladies Aid Society Thursaday Carrie Dill

Shannons Host Birthday Dinner for Visiting Guests

Mr and Mrs Luther Andrews of Lincoln Nebraska visiting cousin Ralph Shannon were honored at a dinner party for fourteen at the Guest House. A birthday cake announced hostess Mrs Shannon’s birthday. guests enjoyed gifts and playful party games followed by grape juice at the Shannon home.

Luther Andrews Lincoln Neb Ralph Shannon Shannon

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Bensinger Wolf Floral CO South Side Square Macon Jacksonite Washington Cleaners Lee E. Norris Agency of the Equitalle Life OF Lowa T. Riley Spec PBAR Equitalle Riley Alueworth, Iowa Newell, Day OLD Timers Washington Independents WW. J. McCreedy Rachael Ann Galloway Maxville Kan McCreedy Mr. McCreedy Bruce Lipecomb Emporia Estella Conger Mary Jane Atlantic Ilinois Dale Duncan Dubuque i W. J. Duncan Gruen Westphal the Jeweler T. J. Berdo Washington Dairy Fountain Service Col Junction Squire Sehnieder Edmondson Rf Marshall P —. Douret Miss Mickelson Morgan Cafe Mrs. Wagenknecht Rebekah Lodge Hall Bunny Blair Shalla Commerce Dept EB. Arnold of H. J. Corcoran B. W. Neusil Colette Lexington Aid Shannons Icwa Southern Utilities CO
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