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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1938

Page

2

Bosbart couple welcomed son Royden Blaine

Wayland Mrs Arthur Bosbart are the parents of a son Royden Blaine born Thursday afternoon July 21. Gerald Scott Brown shares birthday with his grandfather Walter Scott Brown born same day. Lucille Knox returned to Washington county hospital after two weeks vacation.

Wayland Arthur Bosbart Royden Blaine Marion Ritenhouse Washington Gerald Scott Walter Scott Brown Lucille Knox Washington County Hospital Des Moines

Ninth Inning Rally Fails as Indees Lose 6 5

In Iowa City the Iowa City Eagles edged the Washington Indees 6 to 5 after a late ninth inning rally that fell short. Key moments include Ray Whitehead and Pepper Martin producing late hits and McAvoy struck out with the tying run on third.

Iowa City Iowa City Eagles Washington Indees Washington Ray Whitehead Charlie McAvoy Indees Kerr Wagenknecht McAvoy Bill Jacobs Jacobs Max Mitchell Punkin Anderson Eagles Clark Buckwalter Fuhr Vsitors Vic Trosky W. Brown Pepper Martin Patera Martin Trosky Flake de Vorsky Kiesey Whitehead Wagenk't Snider McGonigle Pooler McGreevey G Brown Onan DeVorsky Olds Serail Ae Jacobs Mitchell Av‘iderson Shafl Kesey Buckw' Ter Wat Fuhr, Kerr Wagenk’t P Kincell Martin Anal Asek

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Reported

Harold Romine of Wellman was admitted yesterday after noon. Floyd Edwards of Haskins Mrs Emma Wagner of Washington and J A Kauffman of Wayland were dismissed yesterday afternoon. Mrs Albert Schutze had a major operation this morning. Paul Hagist of West Chester admitted Saturday after noon for treatment. Joseph Nethergall of Washington admitted this morning.

Harold Romine Wellman Floyd Edwards Haskins Emma Wagner Washington J. A. Kauffman Wayland Albert Schutze Paul Hagist West Chester Joseph Nethergall

Mrs. Bostwick and Breitenbach plan California trip

Mrs. B. F. Bostwick Jr and Mrs. George Breitenbach depart tonight for California. They travel by train on the southern route out and return via the northern route. Mrs. Breitenbach will visit relatives in Santa Cruz and they expect to visit Los Angeles San Francisco and other places.

B. F. Bostwick, Jr George Breitenbach California

Keith Molesworth Achieves College Ambition at Navy

Keith Molesworth, former Chicago Bear and Navy assistant coach, fulfilled a decade old college goal at Annapolis. He left pro football after last season to pursue coaching and education, embracing Navy's program and its emphasis on academics. He plans to develop a triple threat for Army and grow with the Middies.

Baltimore Little Monmouth College Illinois Keith Molesworth Chicago Bears Navy Bears Little Bear Naval Academy Keith Middies Army Washington Iowa Annapolis

Davenport business visitor in Washington. Mrs. Whiting returns home

Allen Brody of Davenport was a business visitor in Washington today. Mrs. W. A. Whiting returned home yesterday from a visit with her daughter Mrs. Allen in Muscatine.

Allen Brody Davenport Washington W. A. Whiting Mrs. Allen Muscatine

Local visitors and family gatherings mark weekend notes

Doris Custer spent part of summer with relatives at Musca line. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bedell visited Fort Madison with the Ray Wilson family. Livingston party from Park Ridge and St Louis trips are noted. Mrs. Livingston recovering after University Hospital surgery in Iowa City. Mrs. Crossett visited Eldon with daughter E E Sconce. Families including Triowell Shebeck Priley and Hasty enjoyed Lake MacBride and the Iowa Baptist Assembly in Iowa Falls where attendance surpassed previous records with over 200 Sunday attendees.

H. J. Bedell Mrs. Ray Wilson Fort Madison Pp. P. Livingston Park Ridge Livingston St. Louis Lawrence Triowell Everett Lee John Shebeck Mildred Edith Priley Harold Lake MacBride Vera Harvey Clara Faulkner Dean Hasty Iowa Baptist Assembly Iowa Falls Assembly

Pioneers of 1838 Iowa City Show Teetotal Influence

Professor William Petersen notes teetotalers shaped early Iowa Territory behavior. The Iowa Temperance Society formed in Dubuque in March 1838, and by July 4 influence grew, leading to marked abstinence during Independence Day celebrations despite past excesses.

Iowa City Iowa William Petersen University of Iowa Iowa Temperance Society Dubuque Lowa

Trover Action to Recover Goods Unlawfully Converted

Trover is an action to recover the value of goods unlawfully converted. It evolved from a case for damages against one who found another's property and refused to surrender it on demand.

Wellman Golfers Defeat Washington Club in 90 63 Match

A 14 player Washington group faced Wellman golfers in Wellman yesterday, losing 90 to 63 as Don Taylor led all players with 65 for 18 holes. Vic Westphal was runner up with 68, followed by E Wehrle and Glenn Smith at 73. Washington entrants included Vic Westphal and 12 others. Wellman roster listed Er Wehrle Don Taylor and 13 more. In city tourney action, Swanson beat Bailey 3 and 2 in the championship flight, while Alm defeated Lloyd 2 up and Irwin top Rohwedder 3 to 2 in A flight.

Washington Wellman Don Taylor Vic Westphal E. Wehrle Glenn Smith Gifford Morrison Oscar Davis Gene Tucker Bob Shannon Bob Oakley A. W. Clow H. Rohwedder Will Harwood Ralph Gibson Joe Pease Glenn Haygreen Sidney Smith T. R. Phillips Er. Wehrle Bob Godlove George Miller Floyd Lewis Albert Yoder Wally Godlove H. B. Rugg Cal Griffith Harold Jim Swanson Ted Bailey Jim Alm J. M. Lloyd J. N. Irwin Harry Rohwedder

Local Families Visit. Purdue Prof on Home Visit

Dr. and Mrs. George E. Davis of Lafayette Indiana travel guest at Dr. and Mrs. Wis Masson with Betsy and Harriette remaining for longer visit as Dr. Davis nears return to Purdue. Mr. and Mrs. W L Alcorn and Helen return from a southern trip via Chariton with Joe Levis. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crone and children visit Quincy and plan to stay at Crone cabin. Washington county potato crop shows promise with Early Ohio specimens. Charley Schulty brings three large tubers for tomorrow's dinner.

George E. Davis Betsy Harriette Lafayette Ind Mra Wis Masson Davis Purdue University W. L. Alcorn Helen South Central States Chariton Charles Crone Charles, Jr Janet Quincy Ill Mr. Crone Crone Washington County Journal Charley Schulty Ohio Mr Schulty

Junior Baseball Team Plays Here

The American Legion junior baseball team will play four games with the Columbus Junction American Legion junior team Tuesday evening at Blattner Field. The first game starts at 6 30 p.m. Lunch and soft drinks will be served at the field.

American Legion Columbus Junction Blattner Field

Riverside Beats Cedar Rapids in Close Softball Exhibition

Riverside firemen defeated Cedar Rapids Post Office 3 to 2 under lights. Buck Bouquet misplayed a grounder in the seventh allowing two Riverside runs. Arnold Lukovsky and Burton Fox connected for Riverside to seal the win. Jerry Kloppfer made a spectacular diving catch in deep center. Eugene Miller pitched for Riverside with Clair Kucera catching. Everett Cummings, Alan Frost and Joseph Soukup were umpires.

Riverside Post Office Club Cedar Rapids Riverside Firemen Wilfred Buck Arnold Lukovsky Burton Fox Jerry’ Kloppfer Eugene Miller Clair Kucera Everett Cummings Alan Frost Joseph Soukup

Yankees and Cubs split twin bill in Chicago

Major league standings show New York leading the American League with 50 wins and 29 losses while Cleveland holds 48 29 and Philadelphia 36 something in the mixed results. Sunday results feature New York taking a 4 2 loss to Chicago in the first game and Chicago winning the second 8 2 as St Louis beat Washington 4 2 and Washington defeated St Louis 11 1 in the second. Detroit edged Philadelphia 7 6 and again 7 2. Boston games postponed by rain. National League standings list Pittsburgh 53 30 and Brooklyn 35 48 with Cincinnati 40 46. Sunday outcomes include Cincinnati 7 5 over Philadelphia and Pittsburgh up 5 4 in 15 innings. St Louis beat Brooklyn 5 4 while Chicago outlasted New York in a 5 4 15 inning thriller.

New York Cleveland Washington Ieal Ascii Eee Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Detroit Boston Pittsburgh NUL Cis Menisiabins Brooklyn

German Campaign on Czechoslovakia Expected Next Fall

The piece argues that France and Britain must support Czechoslovakia or risk Germany triumph. It cites Franco Spain as a hinge, notes Italy and Germany aid to Franco, and discusses British reactions led by Eden and Chamberlain. It cites Spanish loyalty shifts, reduced Italian and German forces, and Franco’s heavy foreign debt to Italy and Germany.

Spain Balearics Africa France Germany Czechoslovakia Russia England Prague Italy Britain Hitler Neville Chamberlain Great Britain Franco Chamberlain Fogland Eden Europe Burgos Geman Burcos

Social Roundup Hits Fairfield Marengo and Beyond

Mrs Charles Benz and Lucy visit Mr and Mrs Fred Mather in Fairfield yesterday. Mr and Mrs T H Peters and Madiyn visit Peters grandparents in Marengo. Peters and Leslie Glismore attend a Des Moines Quaker Oil burner meeting tomorrow. Harry Margolin Yankton SD and Mrs Abe Berg Mitchell SD visit I Rothschild home yesterday. The Margolins depart for New York with their grandkids Jo Ellen and Phyllis remaining with Rothschilds. Althea Montgomery returns from a West coast trip with sister Mrs Taylor joining from Cedar Rapids. They toured Grand Canyon and Pacific coast Vancouver to Lab Louise. Mrs Taylor ships Montgomery to Washington. Mrs Ellis Negus visits with her parents in Clinton this week after weekend with Negus family.

Charles Benz Lucy Fred Mather Fairfield T. H. Peters Madiyn Mr. Peters FE. J. Peters Marengo Peters Leslie Glismore Des Moines Harry Margolin Yankton S. D Abe Berg Mitchell, S. D I. Rothschild Althea Montgomery West Coast R. P. Taylor Cedar Rapid Miss Montgomery University of Colorado Boulder Mrs Taylor Grand Canyon California Pacific Coast Vancouver Lab Louise Mrs. Taylor Washinton Ellis Negus J. D. Burrell Clinton Mrs. Negus

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