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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1935

Page

6

Globe Trotters Win in 12 Innings To Tie Game

The Globe Trotters win in twelve innings over Washington's Little Demons after Kiesey ties the game with a ninth inning home run. Thornton and Kiesey hit the two homers for the Trotters as errors fuel most scoring. Richmond defeats North Side Case 5 to 1 in a separate five inning preliminary.

Globe Trotters Washington Little Demons Trotters McFadden San Kiessy Thornton Kiesey Watman Mathews Wee Weraster Brown Meedsure Berker Aaeer White M. Barker Goodlander Woodford Sarris E. Barker H. R Barker Jones Matthews Lide Rey Richmond Wits North Side Seforek Smith

Baseball results and standings roundup across leagues

Yesterday’s results show no games in the American League with today’s schedule featuring Washington at Chicago Boston at Detroit New York at St Louis and Philadelphia at Cleveland In the National League Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis had games while Cincinnati visited New York in the sole American Association matchup Indianapolis beat Louisville and Columbus defeated Milwaukee with several late results and standings highlighted across divisions

American League W. L. Pet New Rou Sitimic Ak Ancamces Oveserg Duscuca SNUG Cce Kee Bode Ak Washington Juu Philadelphia BN Coe Ac Washington Chicago Boston Detroit New York St. Louis Cleveland National League L. Pet Nea St. Loem Pewesuergn meOeIe Ln Wan CR Seein Agueeel Cee Eoun Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn American Association Indianapolis Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Sesuc Ovis Scaise Minced Souintilis Noice Neon Louisville Toledo Columbus St. Paul S. Minneapolis

Children's Day at Bethel Church Set for Next Sunday

Bethel hosts Children's Day next Sunday at 10 30 am with eight decades concentrating on an eventful morning. Sunday school shows similar attendance to last year and the young people plan a playlet Last Date of School during June events. Local families and visiting relatives congregate for church activities.

Bethel Church Bethel Bethel C. E.'s Jesse Parker Wayne Gideon Joe Weiland Riverside Ben Fitzgerald Donald Schwab Ernest Gideon Ernest David McCartney Washington Wil. McCartney

Gray Duck Attractiveness Noted From Afar and Close

The gray duck appears inconspicuous from a distance yet attractive up close. It is found across the Old World and North America, most numerous in the Great Plains.

Old World Orth America Great Plains

Long ago English Channel linked rivers with French streams

The fragment notes that the English Channel served as a conduit between English rivers and French streams, describing a historical waterway pattern and cross-channel connections.

Living Lake Man Hurt Riding Rotary Hoe

Homer Birney sustained a painful leg cut when his foot caught while riding the rotary hoe in the field with his son James. He received medical care and is recovering. Local notes include Farm Bureau attendance, 4 H club prep for Bally Day, and community visits and farm activity around June in Living Lake.

Rennie Dawson Homer Birney James del Walker Cedar Rapids Beiter Joe Knotek Dell Walker Meek Mr. Kellogg Manchester Margaret Stewart Ames B. L. Stewart Boyd Foster Lloyd Foster Adolph Larson

L G Club Meeting at Mac M Davis Home

The L G club met at the Mac M Davis residence in Ainsworth R 2. After a cooperative supper four rook tables were set. A deputy committee for the next meeting was chosen: Dolores Hazen Fiorence Marr and hostess Lula Moore. Reports mention Claude Randalls accident and Cal Beenblossom’s death. Mae M Davis and children visited Rickett home in Fairfield. Frank Moore and Wash Motley are noted with new cars.

Cal Beenblossom Mae M. Davis George Marie Davis Rickett Home Fairfield Frank Moore Wash Motley

Two City League Tussles Tonight at Local Parks

Two softball doubleheaders headline Friday as fair weather returns. DeMolays vs Little Demons at 7 20 p m and North Side Cafe against Troop F at 8 30 p m mark a full night. Washington against West Chester and Tri County League games follow at Troop field. American Pearls dedicate Brighton lights with Washington and Brighton girls at seven.

Little Demons North Side Cafe Troop F Troop Field West Chester Washington Odd Fellows Brighton American Pearls Bryiton Lightea

Richland Farmers Harvest Alfalfa Plan for Hay Crop

Nearly all corn is planted and a heavy hay crop is expected. Alfalfa harvesting has begun as wet weather reduces chinch bugs. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Lincoln Wade of Spokane and Mrs Alice Vastine. Also noted are illness of Mrs Mary Allen, a funeral for Chas C Laffer, and several local family visits and gatherings.

Richland June Lincoln Wade Spokane Wash Grandma Allen Chas. C. Laffer Sigourney Earl Paxson Sioux Falls I. M. Walker Alta Thompson Omaha Ira Walker Mary Jacob Jones Frances Brow Fairfield Lnbert Rochester Minn Florence Chicago Harold Council Bluffs A. C. Robinson

Apiarist Arrives from Missouri to Home at Snowball

Russell Griggs returned home from Missouri where he tended his bees. Various local residents visited or hosted travelers, with corn planters spotted near Snowball and several family visits recorded. A 4-H group practiced music for Bally day at Louise Fishburn’s home with Merle Eckels assisting.

Missouri Russell Griggs Alvin Shebeck Alice Wiley Shelburg Ohio Arthur Wiley Orville Griggs Virginia West Chester Armour Griggs A. C. Peterson L. E. Howell Marie Rogers Glenn Knapp Cr. C. Griggs Iowa City Richard Fisher Martha Meneffee Near Wyman Louise Fishburn Floyd Hoyle Madelene Ketty Des Moines Edgar Hoyle Louise Fishburns Merle Eckels

Rural schools cost less than consolidations say county sup t

County Superintendent Lester Krabill addressed the Rotary Club on rural education funding. He contends small rural schools cost taxpayers less than closing and busing pupils, cites a 4.22 mill rural tax vs 19.04 mills in towns, and proposes consolidation to raise enrollment. He notes aging facilities, teacher wages, and the value of summer study for teachers.

Lester Krabill Rotary Club Krabill Washington County

Nira Man Keeps Traveling Store Still On The Map

A Des Moines reporter visits Nira to find Eli Yoder’s traveling store still active. The mobile shop, with daughters running the Nira location, offers meat cheese bread fruit canned goods cereals and fresh plants as Arnold fixes neighbors’ cars.

Hanley Nira Des Moines Eli Yader

Decent Funds Debate Social and Educational Needs

A speaker urged diverting half of penal and detention funds to support social and educational institutions, arguing decimation of state and county facilities would harm governance. The talk praised Krabill and noted Ottumwa convention reports by three nonattendees and a life history from Harry Hamseyer.

Krabill Hugh MccCleery Harry Hamseyer

Porcupine Quills Sent to Reporter From East Sunset

East Sunset reports porcupine quills sent by W A Orris of Crebity Wisconsin to Eve­ning Journal correspondent Mrs Clarence Hering. Local entries note hospital care for Wi Eisele after a major operation in Iowa City. Community news lists visits, gatherings, and social events across the area.

East Sunset Clarence Hering Washington County Evening Journal W. A. Orris Crebity Wis The Journal Eisele Mercy Iowa City Goshen Ind Vernon Conrad Wayland Charlie Strain Oma Nettie Strain Earl Ferguson Luther Williams John Williams Henry Underwood P. A. Berdo Trevor Davis Merle Twinam U. Pr Crawfordsville Ed Springer Noble Gus Koselensick Chicago Allen Conrad Joe Conrad

Brighton Girl Bitten by Dog in Verdi Yard

An 11 year old Brighton girl, Rhia Helmick, was bitten on the upper lip by a dog while playing in a Verdi area yard. She received first aid from a local doctor and the dog is under watch with no sickness symptoms observed so far.

Rhia Helmick Brighton Mildred Helmick L. E. Helmick Donald Tucker Verdi Tucker

Birthday Party Gatherings Across Several Towns

Community members joined Joe Schlatter in celebrating his birthday with a Sunday gathering. Guests included the Widmers and Rex from Stringtown, the Chandlees and their son from Olds, the Faulknes and Margery, plus Ernest Jones Griff Davis and P A Berdo households from Washington.

Mr. Conrad Joe Schlatter John Widmer Rex Stringtown Pearl Chandlee Charlie Faulkne Margery Olds Ernest Jones Griff Davis P A Berdo Tom Berdo Carris Henry Berdo T. J. Berdo Katherine Null Washington Fetra Emma Conrad Noble Joe Conrad Merle Twinam

Smoking and Drinking Watch Your Stomach Adla Tablets Ad

Quick relief claim for upset stomach due to smoking and drinking. Dr. Emil's Adla Tablets offered with money back guarantee by Gen. L. McDaniel, Druggist.

Dr. Emil Gen. L. McDaniel

Fish shed and grow teeth throughout life

Most fish shed their teeth many times and continuously regrow new ones to replace worn or lost teeth, a process observed across species and linked to feeding habits and jaw development.

Mrs Sears to Demonstrate at Junction Theatre

Mrs Esther Sears home economist for Iowa Southern Utilities will give a free demonstration at the Lyric theater in Columbus Junction on Tuesday afternoon. Also noted are various local visits and church society officer elections.

George Dwinell New Sharon Barnes City R. J. Alred United Brethern Church Columbus City Verne Boulton Salem Cedar Rapids Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Katie Bowman Eligabeth Shaum Los Angeles Gordian John eeaSee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stan Kiesey Ruth Gideon Living Lake Rotary Hoe L. G. Club Mac M. Davis R. 2 Aisworth C. H. Beenblossom C. A. Neville John Shebeck Supt. Krabill Rotary Public Schools of America Nira Man Eli Yoder Housewives Manila Philippine Constabulary Ing Ious Developments Reformer Church Cairo Church of God Robert Curtis Raleigh, N. C Carrie Carl Curtis Margaret Williams Gayle Edwards Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls St. Williams Presbyterian Church E. H. Willey Pleasant Hill Vol Scott’s Astove Skelgas Scott Furniture Co
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