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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1936

Page

2

Local social notes and travel updates from Glendale area

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Burnel Keola visited Frank B Smyth in Glendale. Dorothy Davis returned from a Lake Okoboji cottage trip with Kay Cold. Rev and Mrs Carter vacationed across Indiana Michigan Wisconsin visiting relatives and Des Moines. H G Miller C A Galley and son plan a three week western trip. Funeral attendees from out of town listed. Penney’s bargains and local shoppers noted.

Lawrence Burnel Keola Frank B. Smyth Glendale Dorothy Davis Kay Cold Grundy Center Towa Lake Okoboji Clear Lake Spirit Lake West Bend Nashua Vernon Carter Angola Ind Lake James Lake Michigan South Haven Mich Carter Ormsby Carter Chicago Dake Geneva Wis Albert Dunn D. BF Macon H. G. Miller C. A. Galley Moline Topeka Kane California Penney A. B. Swift William Gugerty William George Amboy Lil Edward Gugerty R. V. Monahan Theokla Devine Nan Devine Dixon Mehin Rock Island Theresa Vastine Davenport Joanna McKevitt Edward J. Lukavsky Kalona Penney's Don Darbyshire Crawfordsville Chandlers Cafe

Hospital Admit Discharge Report from Keota

L. D. Shaffer at Keota hospital was admitted yesterday afternoon for medical treatment. Mrs. Sadie Ziegler was dismissed yesterday afternoon from the same hospital.

L. D. Shaffer Keota Sadie Ziegler

Weekend Guests Gather for Dr. Reid Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred Snyder and other officers of the White Shrine plan weekend visits at Dr Fred Reid home to mark the anniversary Sunday while Fresh Eggs retail at 19c per doz and a Penney's clearance offers substantial savings on apparel.

Fred Snyder Fred Cairncross St. Paul Minn Fred Thomas Rock Island Leon Banks Cedar Rapids Fred Reid White Shrine Reister & Son Penney's

Funeral services for Mrs Etta Benn held at Sher mans

Funeral services for Mrs Etta Benn were held at Sher mans funeral home conducted by Secretary L W Soule of the YMCA. Music was by William Stewart and Marion George. Pallbearers were R R Noonan H M Putnam Sherman Welch Fort Sherman Frank Gobble and C W Tucker. Burial was at Elm Grove cemetery.

Etta Benn Sherman L. W. Soule William Stewart Marion George R. R. Noonan H. M. Putnam Sherm Welch Fort Sherman Frank Gobble C. W. Tucker Elm Grove Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Matthew Euwer held at Sherman’s

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home for Mrs Matthew Euwer, in charge of Rev C A Strong, with a vocal duet by William Stewart and Marion George. Pallbearers were Charles Wiley, Robert Wiley, Harold Fulton, Clarence Fulton, Rodney Irwin, and Dave Benson. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.

Sherman Matthew Euwer C. A. Strong William Stewart Marion George Charles Wiley Robert Wiley Harold Fulton Clarence Fulton Rodney Irwin Dave Benson Elm Grove Cemetery

Swift Funeral at St James Church

The funeral of A. R. B. Swift was held this morning at St James Catholic church with Father H. J. Corcoran presiding. A large crowd attended to pay respects. pallbearers were Milo Weaver Ted Givans Joe Tobin Everette Tobin A Te Bockhorst and David Séhanta. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Mighty World Falls Heights Compiled

The Grand Falls in Labrador stand about 2000 feet high while Sutherland Falls in New Zealand rises around 1.4 feet. Yosemite’s upper, middle, and lower cascades are listed at 1486, 626, and 400 feet respectively. Gavarnie in France measures 1385 feet and Takakkaw in British Columbia 1200 feet. Victoria and Niagara, famed among the world’s falls, reach 400 and 164 feet.

Grand Falls Labrador Sutherland New Zealand Yosemite Gavarnie France Takkakaw British Columbia Victoria Niagara

Jackson Purchase of Kentucky borders rivers and states

The Jackson Purchase of Kentucky is bounded on the east by the Tennessee River on the west by the Mississippi on the north by the Ohio River and on the south by the state of Tennessee.

Kentucky Jackson Purchase Tennessee River Mississippi Ohio River State of Tennessee

Death of Frank Appleby Observed in California Paper

Obituary notes Frank Appleby active in community work and Rotary. Survived by widow, two sons Carleton and Andrew, mother Mrs Andrew B. Appleby of Wilmington, sisters Erma Appleby and Mrs Steele Stewart, brother Paul Appleby. Native of Calhoun Missouri, son of Rev Andrew B. Appleby. Rites set at Christ Episcopal Church with cremation private. Viewing times listed. pallbearers named and honorary pallbearers named.

Nia Rotary Club Carleton Andrew Laguna Andrew B. Appleby Wilmington Del Erma Appleby Steele Stewart Los Angeles Paul Appleby Washington, D. C Calhoun la Grande Ore Appleby J. B. Draper and Company West C_ street Christ Episcopal Church Richard H. Gushee Ralph Rohr

Major League Results and Standings Snapshot

Yesterday's major league results show Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston New York and Chicago winning across the board while St Louis Brooklyn and others posted losses. Today matchups include Chicago at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia and more across American and minor leagues with standings listed for several divisions.

W. L. Pet. Omimred Ccaeensdad St. Laconasnceadl Pittsburgh Cincinnatol Brovokim Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston New York Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Ww . L. Pet New Desk Cleveland US RS Rea Seer. Secant Tha Kal EEE Chertestie Washington A. CO Detroit St. Louisa American Association W. L. Pet Milwaukee LLL Kansas City Minneapolis Ju L Columbus Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo

Alarming illnesses and local notes from English River

A reader lists concerns from Iowa City hospital observations to community quirks in Washington County. Joe Chabal lies seriously ill, Carl Emde suffers lumbar vertebrae issues, and a flu like ailment affects farmers. Reports mention elk hounds shipped from Chicago Kennels and English River widow records.

Joe Chabal Carl Emde Iowa City Chicago Engtish River Washington County Iowa English River Washington

Brighton Injury From Peculiar Truck Accident

King Johnson of Brighton is laid up with a back injury after a truck struck a hole near Merrimac ridge following a motor boat race trip. Swede Johnson and Earnie Stout accompanied him, and ligament damage occurred when he was thrown against the truck. Other notes mention visits and travels of local residents to Des Moines Malvern Centerville and Fairfield along with several family meetings and routine visits.

Rhua Helmick Brighton King Johnson Swede Johnson Earnie Stout E. A. Horner Peoria Merrimac Ridge King Charles van Winkle Max C. cc. C Oskaloosa Frank Weidner Norton Howard Malvern Alice Karlen Des Moines Norman White Roy Freak Centerville Merle Thomas Muscatine Dora Saunders Ethel W. H. Spencer Stockport L. E. McAfee Lois McClain Katheryn Bailey Oak Ville Wm. Kraemer Lancaster Wis I F. Kraemer Kraemers Glen Willits A. &. Horton Marion Ohio John Pfeifer Oren Pfeifer Fairfield Noel Carter Burlington H. L. Gordon Bob Hoskins

Community kittenball standings and Friday schedule

The Community kittenball league standings released at Columbus Junction show Columbus Junction leading with 6 wins. Louisa Center and Columbus City follow as contenders with several losses. On Aug 3, Louisa Center vs Columbus City and Louisa Center vs Columbus City again loom. Tonight, July 31, Columbus Kids and Four-H clubs meet at 7 30 while Dine's Standard Oilers of Columbus Junction and Muscatine clash at 8 30.

Columbus Junction Community Kittenball League W. L. Pet I. le Concaville Columbus City Louisa Center Predonia Columbus City Cetter Columbus Kids Dine’s Standard Oilers Columbia Junction Muscatine

Man Helps to Build Four Schoolhouses in One District

Alv'n Hasty reports on a local effort where a single district funds or coordinates construction of four schoolhouses. Historic tone notes communal drive and practical impact for education access across the district, highlighting civic involvement and local engineering or construction milestones.

Man

Braddock Forecasted as Wind and Storm Hit Area

A northwest gale toppled front porch panels and damaged a maple tree while a later southern storm slammed more fencing at Jackson's farm. A Washington dentist quipped about his dentures as neighbors Blakey and Welchers traveled to Tennessee and Kentucky. Peer Bros rebuilt a shed after a June windstorm and Herman Dinskey delivered a large fish supper to Homestead Farm. The town ponders the ongoing thin eating question.

Washington Iowa John Blakely Tennessee Mrs. Welchers

Quilting Club Hosts Equality group in Troy area gathering

Virginia Johnston visits Birmingham friends for a week while Mrs. Dave McNeese hosts the Equality Quilting Club with several guests. Out of town visitors include Mrs. Edgar Ingham and Mrs. Jake Brier with daughter Betty from Fresno California.

Troy Missouri Virginia Johnston Birmingham Quilting Club Dave McNeese Equality Quilting Club Edgar Ingham Jake Brier Betty Fresno Calif

Thankful note for kindness after illness and loss

Mr and Mrs Howard Bens Norman Mr Ernest Nelson Mr Ralph Nelson Mr Frank Nelson express gratitude for kind deeds during mother and sister's illness and bereavement. They thank those who sent floral offerings and the singers and M Soule for their support and presence.

M Soule Howard Bens Norman Ernest Nelson Ralph Nelson Frank Nelson

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. H. Sartor Mrs A. Keith Droz Earl Daniels Mrs. Benn Mrs. Euwer Congress Cafe Frank Appleby R. F. Graettinger A. Q. Miller Reed C. Williams Harvey F. Matthews Harvey O. Chapman Walter Axley Robert Reese Stephen A. Craig Nall A. R. Gemmel H. L. Allen Isaac Jones John S. Armstrong Joseph A. Downey Leonard J. Frankish James Corigson Jack Anderson Carl T. Holmer Dixie Dugan J. P. Mevoy J. H. Striebel Lotta Hugwell Dixie Washington Municipal Band Central Park Milburn A. McKay Lackawanna Band Golden Dragon Lakawanna Band Part Lee Rosencrans Rosenecrans Dalbry Tap Dance Nellie Anderson Xylophone Pierce Knox Sousa Sunset Park Milburn McKay Meyerbeer Desert Patrol Militaire Solo Holy City Trombone Maurice Mayo Popchar Ladies trio—Parcell, Sartor, Lytle Myddleton Simper Fidetlia Saint Seans Huffine Louisville Alv'n Hasty Homestead Braddock- Schmeling Washington State Bank Federal Reserve Iowa Southern Utilities Co Shirley State Theatre Shirley Temple Johnson’s Grocery and Market Your Choice Monarch Asa Klein Klothing KO
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