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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1941

Page

2

Charles Holden Honored At Clayde Knapp Home Party

Charles Holden was guest of honor at a social gathering hosted by the Clayde Knapp family. A fried fried chicken picnic supper was served with attendees including Charles Palmer Neill WTrotman Lloyd Walker Glenn B Hulden and P F Whisler in attendance.

Charles Holden Clayde Knapp Charles Palmer Neill Wtrotman Lloyd Walker Glenn B. P Hulden P. F. Whisler

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Chas. Friese

Mrs. Chas. Friese thanks friends for visits calls flowers and other signs of support during her hospital stay. Her gratitude for the kindness is heartfelt and deeply appreciated.

Chas. Friese

Washington county news rounds up local events

Mrs J Martin White returns from visits in Dubuque and McGregor. Mrs Charles Friese back home after two weeks as a Davenport hospital patient. Moore’s White Store sale ongoing. Young Robert Jones II of Davenport travels to Des Moines for selective physicals. Grinnell College graduate. Iowa summer convocation grants degrees to county residents including Keagy Morrison Dautremont Varnum Hesseltine Kuipers and Daniel. 4-H state officers attend Louisa county camp. Penney store sidewalk slab removed for safety. Ice cream social at St Paul’s lawn. Mrs Frank Cramer and children visit Max Marble family in Kenosha.

Charles Friese Town Davenport Robert Jones, II Carrie Elwell Fred Jones Washington Des Moines Grinnell College University of Iowa Washington County Robert C. Keagy Ruth Marie Morrison Grace Dautremont Bertha 8. Varnum Riverside W. J. Hesseltine Crawfordsville Adrian C. Kuipers Wellm

Birneys Honor D C Birney On 87th Birthday

D C Birney of Haskins observes his 87th birthday with a family dinner at the George Birney home. Other honorees include Robert Birney, whose birthday is Friday, and Mrs Roy Krotz whose birthday is Saturday. Nearby notices mention travel from Davenport to Washington for business and a visit by Ohio Rev Walter Klein and son Paul with Freida Klein.

D. C. Birney Haskins George Birney Robert Birney Roy Krotz R. A. Jones Robert, II Davenport Washington Walter K. Klein Paul Cleveland Ohio Carl Klein Freida Klein Kleins Eitzen Minn

Hospital Dismissals and Births Reported

George and Ferdinand Marie, Neil Van Essen and Wayne Palmer, all of Washington, were dismissed this morning. Louise Miller of Kalona and Arlene Kallous of Ainsworth dismissed last evening. James and William Sherman, children of Mr and Mrs Roger Sherman, had tonsillectomies this morning. June Goble of Columbus Junction operated on for appendicitis. Mr and Mrs Max Owens of Crawfordsville are parents of a son born at 11 25 a.m. today.

George Ferdinand Marie Neil van Essen Wayne Palmer Washington Louise Miller Kalona Arlene Kallous Ainsworth James and William Sherman Roger Sherman June Goble Columbus Junction Max Owens Crawfordsville

Standings of Clubs in Major Leagues

The American League standings show New York leading with 65 30 and Cleveland at 55 41 while Philadelphia and Washington sit lower. Tuesday results include Detroit over New York 6-3 and Cleveland over Washington 5-1. Pitchers listed for today include Feller at Washington and Newsome at Boston.

New York Cleveland Ts Ghee Arenes UCR de Feeee Philadelphia Pea Gate Ane Bear Arvn Miked Segienien Washington Detroit Chicago St. Louis Boston Benton Trout Russo R. Harris Newsome Feller Zuber Ross L. Harris

National League Standings and Game Tonight Schedule

National League standings show Brooklyn at 61 33 and Pittsburgh at 49 41 with Cincinnati 50 42 and New York 45 43 in reach. Tonight's games feature New York at Cincinnati, Boston at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at St Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, with pitchers Wittig Walters Tobin Heintzelman Mooty and Passeau slated.

National League W. Kl. Pet Sei EO Eeees Brecklyn Steel Pittesburgh Cincinnati Nu New Cie Oon Pontdawe Frog Waterkeis Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Chicago Pittsburgh Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Wittig Walters Tobin Heintzelman Hamlin White Blanton Hughes Mooty Passeau

Boston Hoboes to Face the Indees at Blattner Field

The Boston Hoboes, a top traveling team, will meet the Washington Indees at Blattner field next Sunday. The Hoboes will also play Davenport Sunday evening, filling an afternoon slot near Davenport. No advance ticket prices are planned as stated by the Indees management.

Boston Hoboes Washington Indees Blattnerfield Davenport Hoboes Indees

Long Paved Highway Skirts Libyan Coast for 1140 Miles

A newly described highway runs along the Libyan coastline, extending about 1140 miles. The route traces the shore, linking coastal towns and offering a major overland connection along the Mediterranean.

Libya

Barber shop gets new case and mirror upgrade

Elmer McClure installed a new display case and mirror and reorganized the interior of his barber shop. The E. R. Utterback family moved from 913 East Main Street to the Corbin property at 515 West Main Street today.

Elmer McClure E. R. Utterback East Main Street Corbin West Main Street

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