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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
2
Willis Jones travels from his college town to Tucson Arizona to serve as usher at a roommate’s wedding. He will drive Miss Larimer’s car to Washington and then visit Esther Larimer and her sister Mrs. L. A. Jones in New York for the world’s fair.
Donald C. Davis left this morning for Onawa to take a civil service appointment as inspector on a construction job. He studied at the University of Iowa College of Engineering last year and has worked in Iowa City since school ended. He traveled to Washington last night and departed for Onawa early today. Arlene Churchill works at the Stanley Zager residence and in the Pioneer drug store. Fresh eggs retail at 12c per dozen. Reister Bros.
AY THE HOSPITAL Mr and Mrs Wilbur Harter Washington route 2 are parents of a daughter born at 12 20 his morning weighing seven pounds six ounces Mr and Mrs Perry Beckler Wellman have a son born last night at 10 20 weighing five pounds seven and one half ounces Mrs Charles Ballard was dismissed last evening for her home at Wayland Mrs Neal Whisler of Brighton and Charles Hallcraft of Wellman were dismissed yesterday afternoon Mrs Dale Gallagher and baby daughter Nancy Lynn were dismissed this morning
Fifty nine Washington County golfers will tee off at the Washington golf and country club Sunday for the county king title and five flight prizes. Notable players include Don Taylor defending his title, Russ Ross medalist at Kalona, and Phil Antonoff a top Washington contender.
Scores and standings from American League teams include Cleveland Detroit New York Chicago Washington Philadelphia St Louis with Wednesday results showing New York 7 Chicago 6 St Louis 4 Boston 3 and overall records noted for several clubs.
Boxers from the Washington Athletic club visited Oskaloosa for a boxing meet with the Oskaloosa CCC camp. Injured Washington fighters were replaced by Solon CCC boxers and fared poorly. Mike Dayton won for Washington, taking a decision over Dick Sechelbrock in 160 pounds.
Washington 6 Cleveland 9 Detroit 9 Philadelphia 1. Today's games include Chicago at New York and St Louis at Boston with Cleveland at Washington and Detroit at Philadelphia on tap. National League standings show New York and Chicago leading. Philadelphia and Boston in mid pack.
Mrs. Orpha Thornburg visits Klein and Chicago relatives. Grandson Logan Heilman and his aunt Vaughn Thornburg plan a weekend trip for a week in Detroit Michigan then return via Chicago to bring Mrs. Thornburg home. Individual Catfish Dinger with Frenne Pries bri Morgan's ate Jeu.
Power Magazine reports a boiler water treatment used at an Oakdale Louisiana saw mill involves dumping a bucketful of Irish potatoes into the drum after washing the boiler about once a month to prevent scale from sticking.
Arthur Skainge and the Herr family visited in Richland area. Orcutt's Piggly Wiggly offers butter at 25.4¢ per lb and sugar 10 lbs for 44c. Various readers travel to Evans ton Illinois for Northwestern reunion. Funeral of Henry Morford noted in Iowa City with local attendees.
A casting desk on Broadway processes hundreds of applications for American Jubilee to be staged at the World’s Fair. Miss Jeanne Ritzen screens hopefuls from seals to one man bands while noting dreams of actors and lingering theater pride among old and young performers. The piece also links the House of Seven Gables with Hawthorne lore drawing visitors and funds for neighborhood services.
The Snowball Social club met in Mrs. George Dare's home where Mrs. Carl Jarrard reported on a rural women meeting of May 23 with Mabel Phipps, outlining the 1940 41 home project focused on consumer problems. The major project studies consumer issues with four lessons and sub projects include South American music reading and health. Dr Barrett and two nurses offered help. Fourteen members plus guests attended and an ice cream strawberry social is planned for next week at Glenn Puhr's home.
Chicago report from Karl Robinson of Northwestern University notes a two year study shows women seldom alter opinions. He says women cling tenaciously to attitudes and personal factors may outweigh facts in solving problems.
A Texas study reports roughly 230 000 traffic signs exist on the state's highways. The count reflects the extensive network of road markers and regulatory boards managed by state agencies.
Mrs Mose Bentrager hosted a Merry Makers club gathering at her home yesterday afternoon. Fifteen members and six guests enjoyed a social afternoon with refreshments served by the hostess and helpers. The July meeting will be held at Mrs Harley Myers.
Grace Hill Ladies Aid held a quilting afternoon in the community building with seven members and guest Mrs. Lyle Hayes present. Mrs. H. A. Engel led the business meeting while Mrs. Robert Hyde gave the devotional, Psalm 91, and all recited the Lord's Prayer. Sealed bids for painting the church will be sought, donations directed to Mrs. Frank Anderson, and Mrs. Hayes welcomed as a new member. The next meeting is in two weeks.
H E O club members gathered yesterday at Mrs. Kart Libe's home for a social afternoon. Thirteen members, four children and two guests attended, with one new member Mrs. Wilbur Jenkins joining. Mrs. Libe and Mrs. Don Apple led the program. ice cream and cake followed served by Mrs. Elmer Hamilton and Mrs. William Kendrick. The next meeting is planned for July with Mrs. Elmer Hamilton.
The U and J club met yesterday in Mrs Ralph Williams home with ten members present. Vice president Mrs Mert King led the business session. Two birthdays were honored with fifty cent gifts for honorees Mrs Joe Maxwell and Mrs Elizabeth Schulty. A wash cloth shower greeted the hostess. Mrs Pat Moriarty assisted with serving. The next gathering is set for July 3 at Mrs Dill Boileau home.
An unused Chicago to Boston railroad ticket from 82 years ago is presented to the Central Vermont passenger service. The artifact reveals historic travel patterns and rail era details long before modern schedules.
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