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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1939

Page

2

Social Roundup In Rock Island Hartz Reunion Contacts

Local notes report Rev and Mrs M A Robeson joining an Hartz family reunion at A P Hartz home in Rock Island Illinois with other visits to old friends. Visitors include Mrs Ramsdell and Mrs Holden from Chicago and Buenos Aires and many local residents drop in for calls and events. Fun at whisker duo benefit dance at Water Works Reservoir features costumes and prizes with 9 pm start.

M. A. Robeson Rock Island, Ill Hartz A. P. Hartz Harry W. Ramsdell Chicago J. A. McEndree James, Jr Buenos Aires Argentina Glenn B. Holden McEndree United States South America Ramsdell Mrs. Holden Water Works Reservoir

Standings and Results from Major Leagues

Major League standings show New York leading the American League with 68 wins and 25 losses, Boston 54 80, Chicago 49 39, Cleveland 46 40, Detroit 43 45, Washington 54 , Philadelphia 38 48, St. Louis 24 63, and others. Tuesday results include Boston beating Chicago 3 2 in game one, 6 6 the second game, Cleveland defeating Philadelphia 12 8, Washington 5 Detroit 8, New York 5 St. Louis 1. National League games listed with Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Brooklyn, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and others.

New York Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Washington Philadelphia St. Louis W. L. Pet Cinecinnati A Pittsburgh OREO Brooklyn New York A Cincinnati

Journal Loses to Softball All Stars

In a post season game at the community playground the Journal carriers were beaten 15 to 9 by the All-stars. The Journal team lacked star pitcher Jim Arnold and duty sharing by McGaffey and Lemley, with Darnell catching. Francis Schneider pitched for the All-stars and Marshall was the catcher. A large crowd attended as the playground kittenball schedule closed.

Journal Carriers Journal Boys Jim Arnold McGaffey Lemley Darnell Francis Sehneider Marshall

Local residents on brief visits and vacations

W F Howell takes a vacation week from the County Treasurer’s office. Winifred Meyer of Keota. Mrs DPD Duncan of Cotter and Mrs Agnes Ross of West Chester shop here. Addie Feltze of Kalona and Ruth Hunter of Chicago call. Dick Radke of Stockport visits relatives. Rex Haven and Claude Woods visit Iowa City. Hazel Rohrer leaves Washington county hospital for home. Mr and Mrs Joe Melel land of Wellman visit friends. David Thompson and daughter Margery tour Yellowstone with Mr and Mrs Dan Store of Albia digestion.

Winifred Meyer Keota Dpd Duncan Cotter Agnes Ross West Chester Mrs David Thompson Margery Yaellowstone National Park Mra. Thompson Mra Dan Store Albia

Mother's Plea Sparks Pennsylvania Trooper Shooting Probe

The governor orders an attorney general investigation into the shooting of 14 year old Joan Stevens by a state trooper after a plea from the victim's mother Mrs John Stevens. Authorities say the gun was a toy. The incident occurred during questioning. Rita Stevens appears with her mother in accompanying caption.

Arthur H. James Pennsylvania Joan Stevens John Stevens Rita

Local social notes from Columbus Junction and area

Mr and Mrs A M Morse of Columbus Junction were shoppers here this afternoon. G K Frey professional mason will be at Cs Bush res 427 Ss ath Sat July 2. Mr and Mrs Howell Davis of Wyman spent yesterday afternoon here. Mr and Mrs C J Freygenberger and son Joe of Wayland spent yesterday afternoon here. They plan a trip to Pennsylvania to attend the Mennonite general assembly and will visit Indiana and Ohio en route. Jacob Widmer of Wayland was a business caller yesterday afternoon. To flavor ham omelet mix a little prepared mustard and a touch of chili sauce with cheese omelet, and add chopped pickles and minced parsley.

G. KB. Frey Cs Bush Res C. J. Freygenberger Joe Wayland Pennsylvania General Assembly Indiana Ohio

Tokyo Barges House Over 60000 Residents

More than 60 000 people in Tokyo live on barges tied to the citys canal network. The floating homes line the waterways as residents adapt to urban space constraints.

Tokyo

Strange Graveyard in Guanajuato Mexico Featured

A Guanajuato graveyard in Mexico is described as one of North America’s strangest sites with thousands of skulls stacked in a corner and skeletons hanging from walls creating a grisly display.

Mexico Guanjuato

Nervousness Causes Clouded Eyes and Rough Cuticles

Report notes two effects of nervousness and sleep deprivation: clouded vision and brittle rough cuticles. Observers link these symptoms to ongoing stress and insufficient rest affecting daily functioning.

Farm Radios Used More Than City Radios

Farm radio usage is 13 percent lower than city usage but farmers use their sets more relative to urban households, indicating heavier per-farm adoption despite overall lower share.

Threshers Eat Their Meats Out at Salem Threshing Run

During a July 26 gathering in Salem the threshing crew, led by John Shalla Jr., enjoyed a generous meal at the Joe Tellockhorst home. The eleven men, all from large families, praised the abundant fried chicken, potatoes, salads, desserts, and beverages served to all.

Mra Dewey Weeks Salem Joe Tellockhorst Mia TeBpeckhorse Tere Frank Patterson John Shalla Jr Verne Escher Tony Redeker Richard Wicher Dewey Weekes John Shalla, Jr

Hospital Notes: Various Procedures and Discharges Reported

A hospital report lists several patients treated this morning including Marie Neteller Wellman undergoing unspecified treatment and Warren Bishop Jr Washington Route 4 who had a tonsillectomy. Other patients like Vfoesic Swortvendruber Kelton and Owendolyy Dodd Winfield had major surgeries and appendectomy respectively. Multiple individuals from Washington and surrounding areas were dismissed today.

Marie Neteller Wellman Warren Bishop Washington

Rescued Wife Reunites With Husband After Abduction

State troopers recover Mrs. Bernice Beckwith of Northaxipton Massachusetts after an abduction by ex husband James J Kehoe. Kehoe arrested in New Salem Massachusetts twenty miles from her home. Mrs Beckwith pictured with current husband Cyril Beckwith after her return.

Bernice Beckwith Northaxipton Mass James J. Kehoe Kehoe New Salem

Wellman Cousins and Friends Gather for Summer Visits

Sunday to Clinton and surrounding towns saw a flurry of visits with Dr. and Mrs. Warren Foster hosting in Clinton and many Wellman residents touring Cedar Rapids Des Moines and other locales. Attendees included the Proctors Foster Cummings Severt Maney and Durian families, with travel to Hagerton Riverside and Colorado planned or completed. A birthday dinner honored Mrs. Whetstone while Nadine Maney’s upcoming marriage was announced at an elegant Cedar Rapids event.

Wellman Homer Donald Cummings Auburn Wayne Cummings Nancy Wayne Ola Cummings Ada Walter Roamige Ross Severt Kitty Mae Rex Severt Hagerton Helen Anderson Cedar Rapids W. P. Rohrbach Nadine John Maney Lieutenant Maney Minneapolis Minn John ,Jr Riverside Cal Wellman Garden Club Wellman Park T. J. Moore Daudter Keith Wilson Town City Marty Corcoran John Margaret Des Moines Fred Durian George Whetstine Levi Troyer Kinroes

Greeley Residents Return With Cedric Olin From Six Week Visit

Mrs. Fred Forsyth of Greeley Colorado accompanied home Cedric Olin who had been in Greeley six weeks. They report Robert Bidwell who went with Cedric has a good gas station job there and plans to stay indefinitely. Mrs. Johnny Brenneman fell and broke a bone in her right ankle.

Harris Mactingin Win. Davis Town City Sioux City Linke Andre South Dakota Black Hills Fred Forsyth Greeley Colorado Cedric Olin Robert Bidwell Cedric Johnny Brenneman

T. Kauffman Gets 20 bu Wheat Per Acre This Year

Pleasant Ridge report notes Tony Kauffman threshed over the weekend with wheat averaging 26 bushels per acre of good quality. Warmer weather aided threshing and most of the harvest should finish by week’s end.

T. Kauffman Milton Smith Pleasant Ridge Tony Kaufmans Mary Gier Lois Nelson Ben Bruegge Tony Kauffman Elwin Lewis Retha Washington Everette Lewis Olive Lewis Harold Disney Fred Havel Riverside Henry Underwood Edna Renoux Grandma Davidson Nick Linenkamp Baby Mires John Renoux Elmer Schantz John Renoux Henry Underwoul Henry Bowes Dole Smith Deke

Kisele During Threshing Visit Noted

Mr and Mrs Milton Smith and family visited Sunday at noon at the Harold Snider for a threshing era gathering.

Kisele Milton Smith Harold Snider

Earliest Roman hospital linked to St Jerome in Fourth Century

A note suggests the oldest hospital originated in Rome during the fourth century, attributed to St Jerome. The claim connects early Christian charity with the city’s medical care legacy.

Rome St. Jerome

Geographic Center of New York Located in Madison County

The geographic center of New York state lies in Madison County six miles southeast of Oneida according to state geographic calculations and official records.

Geographic Center of New York New York State Madison County Onelan

Universal and Magic Chef Stoves Promise New Features

The notice touts enhanced features across Universals and Magic Chef stoves and an updated liberal allowance for old models. It highlights improvements and an inviting upgrade offer for customers seeking modern efficiency.

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