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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

2

Veterans July birthday party at state hospital attended by local figures

Mrs. Fred Downing and Mr Ted Crone attended the July veterans birthday party at the state hospital in Mount Pleasant with Washington county Legion auxiliary supplying pies and refreshments. Accordionist Phil Nelson and John Lloyd Hughes performed on the program. Fresh eggs were 12 cents a dozen at Reister Bros. in Washington county.

Fred Downing Ted Crone Mount Pleasant State Hospital Washington County Legion Auxiliary Phil Nelson John Lloyd Hughes

Washington High School Dance Postponed After Death

Washington high school announces postponement of the dance for students and guests due to a death in the community. A new date will be announced later through updates and notices.

Washington High School Sieourneys Hirh

Baseball Standings and Tuesday Results Report

American League standings show Detroit leading with 56 losses and 08 wins, Cleveland 56 38, Boston 43 43, New York 43 38, Chicago 46 43, Washington 41 55, Philadelphia 37 36. Tuesday results: New York 8 Detroit 6. Chicago 3 Philadelphia 1. Cleveland 2 Boston 1. Washington 4 St Louis 0. Upcoming games list New York at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland, Washington at St Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago night. Cincinnati and St Louis results noted.

W. L Detroit Cleveland Boston New York Chicago Ie Washington Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis W. Sh. Pet Cincinnati Cats Omnisroo St. Moule Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Eames

Women’s Relief Corps Members Attend District Convention

Mrs. Roy Brobst and others attended the 123th annual district convention of the Women’s Relief Corps in Fairfield. Local president Mrs. Florence Hout announced an invitation to a Des Moines reception for department commander FOFF Newman. Newman’s 94th birthday is August 4 with a party at the Chamberlain hotel.

Roy Brobst J.D. Dayton Robert Reaney William Beggs Jennie Hennon R. D. Page A. B. Schmoeller L. R. Baker Karl Libe Floyd Murdock Fairfield Corp Florence Hout Women's Relief Corps Des Moines Foff. Newman Newman Chamberlain Hotel

Vacation and Sale Note From Moore's Bootery

Final clean up and sale offer on women s white dress or sport shoes at Moore s Bootery to run Thursday through Saturday at 1.99 per pair. Bil Shannon begins a two week vacation tomorrow from the Journal advertising department.

Moore’s Roctery Moore's Bil Shannon The Journal

Iowa Women’s Golf Champion Exhibits in Washington

Phyllis Otto, 18 year old Atlantic native and Iowa women’s champion, arrives for an exhibition at the Washington country club course. She will play a match with Washington men golfers, with plans for a 3:30 start if on time. crowds invited to watch as three generations join her party en route from Atlantic via Oskaloosa.

Washington Wall Phyllis Otto Atlantic Iowa Fred Moore Mies Otto Lester Orr Country Club Miss Otto S. W. Treat Oscar A. Otto Oskaloosa

Riverside visitors and local families gather at Harry Watkins home

Mr and Mrs Irvin Koenig and children Dick and Jean of Riverside visited last evening at the Harry Watkins home. They brought Mrs Cora Dave who will stay the rest of the week. Others from Berwyn Illinois visited nearby friends and returned home after short visits at local homes. Residents traveled to Washington and Burlington for brief stops.

Dave Elder Dick McCleery Pesticorn Committee Pesticorn Washington Dave Irvin Koenig Dick and Jean Riverside Harry Watkins Cora Dave Sylvia Koneff Shirley Ann Knefft Mildred Raha Olea Kasinoe Berwyn, UL Ed Davis Haskins D. N David Durr Williamsburg Ira Durr East Main Street H. J. Myers Richard and Arlys Burlington Leonard Johnson Mrs. Myers Larry Ray Melvin Gingerich Mercy Hospital Davenport Alan Oklahoma Alvin Knorr G. G. Vogt Dalhart Oklahoma Virginia Cole Willard McGaffey W. R. Noland Beja Ann Pulaski West Liberty Jake Koch Nyle Donovan Des Moines Keith Murray Orle de Wolf Moline Ira Noriyke Ainsworth Joe Kessel T. B. Davison Fred Wanerus L. E. White Mr White Mary Pauls Ralph Leland Horton Lorne McNeese Diane Harold Robb Mt. Pleasant W. RK. Noland Baby Dave McNeese A. H. McCarty Madden Drish Henry Johnson Corpus Christi Texas DPD Cooper Dib H. L. Gordon Eagle River Wisconsin L. E. Helmick Mildred Audrey

Hospital Births and Medical Procedures Noted

Mr and Mrs Donald Rich of Brighton welcomed a daughter born at 8 50 am weighing eight pounds twelve ounces. Mrs Donald Curtis of Washington was discharged yesterday afternoon. Tonsillectomies were performed this morning on Marvin Date Hunt Oscar Elmer Steete and Engene Steele of Ainaworth Marie Jacobs and Winston Musil of Washington Laehtos Hammen of Washington and JoAnn Richardson Kecta Gayle LaFkever Wellman and James Ruth White of Columbus Junction.

Donald Rich Brighton Donald Curtis Washington Marvin Date Hunt Oscar Elmer Steete Engene Steele Ainaworth Marie Jacobs Winsta Musil Laehtos Hammen Washington Review JoAnn Richardson Kecta Gayle LaFkever Wellman James Ruth White Columbus Junction

Louisa County Fair Premiums Highlighted in Report

Report notes premiums totaling about 5000 dollars offered for the Louisa County Fair set to run from August 22 to August 16. The Wapello high school band, known for performing at the New York World fair, will play at the event.

Louisa County Marthe Butlers Columbus Junction

Ice cream social and local visits fill Ainsworth area

Mr and Mrs Hugo Morris hosted threshing run members and families at an ice cream social near Ainsworth with fifty present. The County Line club plans an August 7 picnic at Chautauqua Park Columbus Junction. Visitors include Elmer Theeming Davenport and Harry Taylor Wellman. Several families traveled, with Fields and Harshbarger returning from a western trip to Boise and Pocatello.

Hugo Morris Ainsworth County Line Club Chautauqua Park Columbus Junction Mrs Elmer Theeming Davenport Hugh Morris George Fields

Town council meeting set for August 12 1940 Ainsworth Iowa

The Town council of Ainsworth Washington County Iowa will meet August 12 1940 at 8 p m at Town Hall Taxpayers will be heard for or against the following estimate of expenditures at that time.

Ainsworth Washington County Iowa Spessard

Sea Lion Hat Delights Central Park Crowd

A gust lifts a woman's hat into the sea lion pool where one sealion noses it to the surface. The hat is worn by the sea lion as it circles the stage and poses, drawing cheers until the owner retrieves it. In Midtown scenes, locals like John Kieran and Ezra Stone appear amid light vignettes and a medical quip about common sense.

Central Park

Dr H Whiting Hurt In Car Ditch After Gravel

BRIGHTON July 31 Dr H C Whiting pastor of the Presbyterian church met with an auto accident while returning from Fairfield. While attempting to pass a car he avoided it but the loose gravel sent his car into a ditch. He was shaken and sustained a forehead cut. Local residents and families are listed in a long community notes section Many relatives and friends travel and visit across Iowa describing weddings trips and absences from town.

Rhua Helmick Brighton Presbyterian Church H. C. Whiting Fairfield W. B. Robison Doris Walter Hagans Denver Colo Effie Mullin Iowa City Otto McNeese Newton Wayne McNeese George Statler Alice Lois Willis Horton

Copenhagen Harbor Stands Largest Baltic Port Claim

Copenhagen Denmark boasts the Baltic region s largest harbor. The statement highlights its strategic position on the Baltic and its role in maritime activity and trade.

Copenhagen Bathe Muarther Denmark Baltic Sea

Helena Mayor Rejects Names After Election

Helena Montana reports that John Joseph Haytin asked to be known as Jack even after winning the mayoral race. Voters and press had labeled him John J and Mr Haytin, prompting his plea to keep his longtime nickname.

Helena Mont John Joseph Haytin Jack Haytin John John J

Elevation Range in New York State

New York State varies from sea level on Long Island to over 5300 feet in the Adirondack mountains, showing wide geographic relief and distinct regions.

New York State Long Island Adirondack Mountains

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