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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1938

Page

2

Corbin Family Returns to Chicago After Visit

Mrs. Elizabeth Corbin and Mrs. Margaret Corbin hosted Nita Corbin who returned to Chicago after a visit with her mother and grandmother. Mrs. I K Beal of Kirkwood and Mr and Mrs Glenn Longley of Monmouth attended the funeral of George Duke yesterday afternoon.

Nita Corbin Chicago Elizabeth Corbin Margaret Corbin D. F. Macon I. K. Beal Kirkwood Glenn Longley Monmouth, I George Duke

Local graduations and visits mark week end

Mr and Mrs H S Hammond and son Keith travel to Norman Oklahoma for Lyle Hammond and Mary Cooper graduation from the University of Oklahoma on Monday June 6. Verna Bickel and Marie Timmerman visit with W F Bickel family then head to Mount Pleasant after Iowa Wesleyan exercises. Betty’s graduation from Parsons College prompt attendance by Mrs FE E Eicher and others arriving from Washington DC. Robert Swift’s name omitted from St James graduates list but appears with picture yesterday. Osta Raymond H Matthes and Georgia M Swenka obtain a marriage license in Selma Iowa Riverside. For Sale baked goods at Washington Cleaners Lat June 4th.

H. S. Hammond Keith Harry Dye Norman Okla Hammond Lyle Mary Cooper Dye University of Oklahoma Verna Bickel Iowa Wesleyan College Marie Timmerman Fort Madison Fef. C. Eicher Gertrude Bowman Elizabeth Fisher Washington, D. C Eicher Betty Parsons College Fairfield Robert Swift St. James Washington Cleaners Haskins Ladies Aid

Rotary charter dinner attendance in Pella last night

Notables including Dr W L Alcorn and Mrs C A Boice joined the Pella Rotary charter presentation dinner. Other items note Wesleyan election of John Stephens as business manager and local social visits amid ongoing community updates.

W. L. Alcorn Charlie Davis Harry Ramseyer Leigh Soule C. A. Boice D. C. Barrett Carl Hedges Fred Stewart M. J. Cruise LeRoy Pratt Louise McFadden Pella Tiger Wesleyan Stephens R. W Shay Alanna Anita Frank Carter Dixie

Local births and dismissals reported at area hospitals

Ella Kerr discharged from hospital. John Bates Riverside and Paul Hagist West Chester dismissed. Thancis McConnell's daughter Frances Anne born last night at 10 45, six pounds two ounces. Elwyn Gardner's daughter Beverly Anne born this morning at 4 50, six pounds three ounces. Lafe Klopfenstein and baby Kermit Kline Washington dismissed. William Masters and son James Leeland dismissed. G Gowey Richland admitted. Marjorie Lyle Keota dismissed.

Ella Kerr John Bates Riverside Paul Hagist West Chester Thancis McConnell Frances Anne Elwyn Gardner Beverly Anne Lafe Klopfenstein Kermit Kline Washington William Masters James Leeland G. Gowey Richland Marjorie Lyle Keota

Women’s golf tourney listed at country club

A women’s choice score tournament opens next week at the country club. Eligible players compete for low scores on each hole, with prizes after Labor Day. An entrance fee of 50 cents is collected to cover prizes. fees may be left with Helen Breese or given to committee members including Mrs. Robert Patterson and others. The event kicks off the season, with more summer events planned.

Robert Patterson Helen Breese Phillips and Hebner A. W. Clow Victor Westphal Marjorie Pratt W. J Shannon

Baseball Standings and Results From Thursday’s Games

The standings show New York Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia and others with win loss records. Thursday results include Boston 6 Chicago 2 Brooklyn 11 Cincinnati 5 St Louis 12 Philadelphia 5 and preview matches list New York at Pittsburgh with rain. American League scores include Cleveland 25 13 and New York 22 1.

New York Chicago Cosacunee le Eae Cincinnati Pittsburgh Noncake Brooklyn Philadelphia Inn Boston Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Washington

Rice Krispies Giveaways Reach Washington Youths

Cedar Rapids representative Dick Bruch tours town distributing colorful folders with gift offers for children. Sun suits all metal airplanes stationery Mother Goose books and dish covers are highlighted as prizes for eating Rice Krispies. The Journal Cedar Rapids Gazette and Iowa City Press Citizen are distributing the schedule.

Kelloge Journal Today Dick Bruch Cedar Rapids Washington Bruch The Journal Cedar Rapids Gazette Iowa City Press Citizen

Rules for Flower Show by Fortnightly Club Announced

The garden department of the Fortnightly club outlines plans for the annual flower show to be held Tuesday June 7 in the basement of the Methodist church. Open to all amateur growers in Washington county with no charge, the event invites entries in multiple divisions including iris roses peonies and various other plant categories. Exhibits open 9 to 11. prizes limited to worthy displays. judges decisions final.

Garden Club Washington County

Charles Anderson to marry Herta Lingke of Berlin

Announcement of the engagement between Charles Anderson son of Marion Anderson and grandson of Mrs A Anderson and Herta Lingke of Berlin Germany. Anderson a Columbia University faculty member has spent time in Germany where he met his fiance. Lingke has not been to the United States and does not speak English. No wedding date set yet as Lingke awaits her immigration turn. The wedding is planned for this summer with a visit here soon after.

Charles Anderson Marion Anderson A. Anderson Herta Lingke Berlin Germany Anderson Columbia University New York City Sno United States Miss Lingke

Family Dinner Hosts Share Evening with Guests

Mrs. George McGraw and Mrs Aaron Bailey co hosted at the former home Sunday for a family dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Figgins of Chelsey Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson and daughter Nancy of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Hal Figgins of Richland and others.

George McGraw Aaron Bailey Wilbur Figgins Chelsey Lester Thompson Nancy Cedar Rapids Hal Figgins Richland

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