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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1938

Page

2

Community notices mix of visits sales and events

Social round of Sunday visits includes Mr. and Mrs. Griffith of Martinsburg Mrs. Johnson of Normal Ill and other households. Local book sale runs Thursday at Nicola Harmon Book Store with cash and credit terms. Church fundraiser ice cream social proceeds go to youth conference fund.

James Griffith Martinsburg James Johnson Normal Ill Guy Evans Lloyd Evans Harry Olds Iowa City Jimmie Conklin D. F. Macon Nicola & Harmon Christian Church Ralph Edwards Centerville W. B. Edwards Minnesota Phillips and Hebner

Hospital Discharges And Births In Columbus Junction Area

Mrs J L McJunkin and Mrs John Wilson were dismissed to home in Keota. Hilton Coon and wife of Columbus Junction welcomed a son at 8 40 pm weighing eight pounds two ounces. Helen Marie Jones in Columbus Junction dismissed. J A Koehler of Washington admitted for observation. Marion Rhinner of Mount Pleasant had a tonsillectomy. Mabel Reber of Wellman admitted this morning.

J. L. McJunkin Keota John Wilson Hilton Coon Columbus Junction Helen Marie Jones J. A. Koehler Washington Marion Rhinner Mount Pleasant Mabel Reber Wellman

Social notes from Washington area and surrounding towns

Lady visitors travel between Ottumwa Ames Des Moines and Newton while locals entertain kin and friends in Washington. Trips include Reynoldsville, Milwaukee visits and summer plans. Also listed are fresh eggs, shopping, and extended tours to Winnipeg Regina Yellowstone and the Black Hills.

Children’s Day Program At Methodist Sunday School

Crawfordsville reports a detailed Children’s Day program at the 11 o’clock service. Primary to intermediate departments featured recitations songs and readings with Rev Voss and Maurice Rose listed among participants. Local families and guests also noted during the day and weekend visits across nearby towns.

Nellie Manners Crawfordsville Methodist Sunday School Pearl Hering Arlene Fletcher Marie Rose Donia Cherryholmes Yula Rose Seng Voss Randall Home Herbert Rieh Betty Schlatter Virgil Hering Bonnie Lou Finke Janet Finke Bobby Darbyshire Silas Finke Love Maurice Rose Iope Ross Roger Davey Jackie Howard Dwight Owens Kenneth Fread Dorothy Ann Hedger Marjorie Martin Margaret Fread Russell Boshart Opal Owens Kermit Owens Naneilee Anderson Marilyn Hedge LeClaire Iowa Frank Martin Burlington Charles Martin Gerald Rhea Davenport Clint Rhea John Wooley Columbia Bruce Lease Etta Buxbaum John Bullers Williamsburg Vernon White Lillian Holmes Cedar Falls Cleo Fletchers Alumani Adria Heryshire William Davidson Viera Mary Porter Waterloo

National League Standings and Monday Schedule

National League standings show New York leading with 24 wins and 21 losses followed by Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Chicago. St Louis and Philadelphia trail. Monday’s results list no games. upcoming matchups include Chicago at Boston and Pittsburgh at New York. American League shows Washington and New York near top with Chicago and Philadelphia mid-pack. Upcoming games include New York at Chicago and Boston at St Louis.

New York Asana Eel Chicago Assatsteine Pittsburgh J Cincinnati Boston Adamant Ho Wee St. Louie Hem Philadelphia Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Pet SOO Cca Washington Saonts Gee Detroit Washington Cleveland

Relatives Host Visitors From Indiana Missouri

The southern states party stayed over Sabbath night and will spend several days with kin. Mrs. Jesse Raymond and children returned from a two week visit in Lancaster Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Monson of Albion Indiana were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Monson and left Monday for Iowa City where Mr. Monson will attend summer school.

Mabelle Herring Ottumwa Ida Cavender Clarence Brown Carl Brown Dorothy Pratt Lancaster Lola Hughes Milwaukee Wis Elmer Wells L. C. Crawford J. C. Penney Company Crawford Ames Des Moines Mrs. Crawford George Britain Newton F. FE. Humphreys Wyman Washington W. F. Marsden Hilda Carol Columbus Junction Reister Bros Charles Bear, Jr Boulder Colo University of Colorado Rachel Ann Galloway H. J. McCreedy Justus Peterson Oscar Broad Princeton Ill W. T. Carson Faye Ellen Phillips St. Paul Minn James Buck Mildred Davison Faye Ellen Hertha Phillips Jesse Raymond Missouri Laurie Monson Albion Indiana Earl Monson Iowa City Monson

Robert Edmondson earns A B degree continues law study

Robert Edmondson was among 1100 graduates at State University Monday. He earned his B A and will work in Iowa City this summer then return to pursue law. Also noted are community events and local visits, including Whoopee day attendees and store improvements. Edgar Ingham dies in Selma California after heart trouble. he was son of pioneer Clay Two residents and leaves a wife and three children with two sisters surviving.

Rhua Helmick Brighton Robert Edmondson State University Iowa City Dan Peters Maxwell Clem Brier Lacey Lines Marjory and Paul Moline Andy Farrier R. L. McGuire Roy Hinson Will Bristow Art Rich Fairfield Dwight Robison Wapello Harold Robb Mt. Pleasant Verne Londess Hillsboro Victor Stacy Connie Don Hayes Joan Wayland Ella Merchant Benson Charles Davison Coppock F. E. Dunbar Westinghouse Vanerus Blanche Mortimore West Long Beach Los Angeles Sacramento Calif Thermopolis Wyom Walter Hasans A. B Martha Williams Dallas Marjorie Durham Melcher MBE Mrs. Meier Des Moines Hospital Edgar Ingham Selma Mr. Ingham Benjamin Ingham Clay Two C. Courtney California Allie Robison Homer and Eugene Faith Brier Fresno Emma Johnson Helen Huston

June 1838 Iowa Territory progress and politics notes

June entries describe courthouse gatherings in Dubuque to gauge public sentiment on national policy, construction in Burlington, weather improving crops, Wisconsin Territory legislature reconvening, and President Van Buren signing Iowa Territory creation. There are also marriages, boat building for Des Moines rapids, Fourth of July plans, and library book shortages.

Dubuque Burlington Iowa Burlington “Gazette Wisconsin Territory van Buren Dunn Des Moines Rapids Keokuk Montrose Territorial Library W B. Slaughter Fort Madison Madison J. Lamson

Visit Reminders From Mortimore Family Travel Stops

Mrs. Ralph Mortimore and three Sacramento children stay with her parents in Agra while Ralph tours Massachusetts. Upon return they head to Winfield to visit kin before returning home. Mrs. Dan Bailey and daughter Sally of Ames visit her parents Mr and Mrs B Tracy Herman in Winfield.

Agra Oklo California Ralph Mortimore Sacramento Calif Mortimore Ralph Massachusetts Winfield Dan Bailey Sally Ames Tracy Herman

Mrs Gordon Stone Honored At Postnuptial Shower

Mrs Gordon Stone was guest of honor at a postnuptial shower hosted by her sister Mrs Burt Matthews in Wapello on Friday evening. Other items note Presbyter ian church calendar meeting set for Thursday with hostesses Mrs J B Cline, E C Gentzler and Perry Oakes.

Gordon Stone Columbus Junction Burt Matthews Wapello Presbyterian Church BK. Cline E. C. Gentzler Perry Oakes John Lee Myrtle Cecil Kentucky Tennessee Amelia Adamson Agency John McDougal Warren Ariz William Cecil Belle Jennings van Meter J. C. Ramadale Alhambra Calif Monmouth Rev. C. 8. Ramsdae Alma Johnston Kansas City C. N. Johnston Columbus City

Intoxicated man dies in jail cell in Sioux City

Hugh Kinney, 4 percent drunk earlier in the morning, was found dead on the floor of his city jail cell after being brought in by ambulance from a street intersection. He had been treated at a hospital for a head injury before returning to jail. An investigation into the death was started.

Sioux City Hugh Kinney Kinney Beguu

Mrs. Eva Harvey Hosts Guests and Locals in Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville on June 1 Mrs. Eva Harvey hosted sisters and relatives from Davenport Corydon and Waterloo among others visiting including Floyd Ellis Edna Ross and Marilyn Jean Linstadt. The piece notes hospital progress and a funeral for G F Pulsifer with local attendees.

Crawfordsville Eva Harvey Floyd Ellis Corydon Edna Ross C. A. Linstadt Marilyn Jean Art Mayer Davenport Ellis Ross Harvey Forrest Davidson Omaha Neb Clarence Moorhead Allen DeLong Catherine Poston Rock Island Ill Chicago Ann Arbor Mich

Arrest Two More in Cattle Theft Ring

Two more members of a six person Iowa cattle theft ring pleaded guilty after a series of raids on domestic animals. The alleged leader of the ring remains sought by authorities.

Des Moines Iowa

No State Liquor Policy Affects Relief Workers

Des Moines reports that relief recipients will not be allowed to buy liquor from state stores. Officials asked county relief agents to supply liquor store managers with the names of all relief clients as part of this policy.

Des Moines Emergency Relief Administration

Funeral services held for Miss Etts Conner

Funeral services for Miss Etts Conner were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman's funeral home conducted by Rev. William M Nichol Jr pastor of the United Presbyterian church. Pallbearers were Curtis Wells William McConaughey Robert Patterson Clarence Logan A Beiter and George C Stewart. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.

Pulsifer G. F. Pulsifer Washington Presbyterian Church Newell Chapman Mary Lillian Moorhead Wallace Tibbs Frank Sands Hesseltine Ralph Beauchamp T. H. Riley Boyd Twinam Crawfordsville Sam Bergh Wayland Etts Conner Sherman William M Nichol, Jr United Presbyterian Church Pal Curtis Wells Wiliam McConaughey Robert Patterson Clarence Logan A. Beiter George C. Stewart Woodlawn Cemetery

200 Baby Chicks Burn in Brooder

Wayland reports a fire destroying a brooder house and 200 two weeks old chicks two weeks ago. Vere on Gerig, a mile south, lost the chicks and the oil brooder in the blaze. Ed Richard, four miles southeast, is hospitalized in Burlington with foot infection from a blister. Wilma Alston and Dan Roth wed at Rev. Gingerich’s home, to reside after June 15 on the Gingerich tenant farm south of town. Irvin Miller of Prosser, Washington, en route from Indiana with a school bus hitched to a semi cab. He had been east to purchase the bus for his route.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Vereon Gerig Ed Richard Burlington Hospital Wilma Alston Dan Roth Simon Gingerich Gingeriet Irvin Miller Prosser Wash D. J. Boller Indiana Miller Pew Jacob Roth Ben Eicher A. Rinner J. W. Wit Ob. E Berdine Anne Maynarn Wyse Wyse Bernice Wyse

Notable sentencing mirrors two counties action in prison

Arthur Johnson of Siow City pleaded guilty to grow larceny before Judge RB Tankersley at Vinton and received ten years in Fort Madian. Glen Se brecht, 25, son of Otto Sie brecht of Odeboll, pleaded guilty at Sac City and was sentenced to five years in the reform Matos at Anamosa.

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