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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

2

Kathryn Hoover to Spend Weeks in Estes Park with Schwartz Family

Kathryn Ann Hoover daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Hoover travels with the Dr BL F Schwartz family to Estes Park and other western points to join an MCA camp led by Dr Schwartz Nebraska Wesley editor. The party includes visits in Greenfield Iowa Red Cloud Nebraska and Grant Iowa as they accompany Nan to Lincoln and Des Moines for a chiropractic convention.

Kathryn Ann Hoover Leo Hoover Estes Park BL. F. Schwartz City Dr. Schwartz Eceltor Nebraska Wesley Red Cloud Violet Gardner Gorbin Washington Bera Gardner Grant Iowa Kathryn Ann West

Community Notes From Washington and Iowa City Visitors

Mrs. Harold Peters and children Bobbie and Donnie of Iowa City stay with Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Atack in Washington through Sunday, Mr Peters then collects them. Dr. M. H. Sartor takes Caroleen and Frances Sartor to Des Moines Monday for a chiropractors meeting. Oskaloosa visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Crayne, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Homer and Joan at Frank McFarlane’s home. Mrs. J. S. McElhinney visits Washington. her son Dr. Thomas McElhinney and wife travel to Cincinnati for an internship at General Hospital. Re-screening door and window screens offered by Eclipse Lumber, 1043. Mrs. Roy Brobst and Verla Jean plan a week or ten-day visit to Eagle Grove to see her parents Mr. and Mrs. David Ritchie. Rodney Davis and daughter Gayle leave Camp Hantesa for a month as a Camp Fire Girls counselor.

Harold Peters Bobbie Donnie Iowa City J. S. McElhinney Washington Thomas McElhinney Cincinnati Ohio McElhinney General Hospital Joe McElhinnney Roy Brobst Verla Jean Eagle Grove Rodney Davis Gayle Camp Hantesa Boone

Junior Baseball Plans Form County League

Coach Kenneth Kimberlin announced a junior baseball school to start Saturday with at least 50 boys projected to join a county league. American Legion direction and Kimberlin will organize several Washington teams and seek participation from nearby towns.

Kenneth Kimberlin City Hall Kimberlin American Legion Kimbrlin Washington

Fairfield to Meet Locals in Sunday Tilt

Manager Ray Whitehead of the Independents nominating pitt Wagenknecht as starting hurler for Sunday's game against the Glasgow Indians of Fairfield. Hod Denton to coatch the veteran who returns after a leg infection kept him out weeks. Infield shifts follow Fuhr’s absence as Dala Heyde moves to second base and Marv Buckwalter likely handles third with Kit Campbell at short. Game slated to start at 2 30.

Ray Whitehead The Independents Pitt Wagenknecht Glasgow Indians Fairfield Dala Heyde Fuhr Marv Buckwalter Kit Campbell Whitehead

Standings and Results in Major Leagues

Standings show Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Washington atop the table with Brooklyn and Philadelphia trailing. Thursday results include New York defeating Chicago 7 to 4 and Boston tying Pittsburgh 6 to 6 as Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 4 to 1. Upcoming games list New York at Chicago and Brooklyn at St Louis among others.

New York Cleveland Chicago Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Boston W. L. Pet. Cincinsati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Swann OS Pittsburgh Cincinnati le Pet

Local social notes from Wellman visitors and guests

Mr and Mrs William A Shannon plan a trip to Wetherville and Lake Okoboji with friends. Ina McDowell on vacation. Edna Purvis assisting at S W Livingston law office. Several East Iowa residents visit or host, including Crossett Wells Gardner Brindley Longwell Patterson and Margolin relations with Fleming family. A turkey dinner and a pleasant afternoon of visiting are noted.

William A Shannon Wetherville Walter Wells Lake Okoboji Edna Purvis S. W. Livingston Ina McDowell Ezra Gardner Jessie Brindley Laura Longwell Washington Earl Griggs Jeanine West Chester W. A. Patterson

Local social notes from Havre residents on weekend visits

Havre society reports guests and visits as Mrs. Lewis Hering notes June 15. Mr and Mrs 8 C Wittmer called at Howard Witting's home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs G M Humble and children visited Allen Bradford. Mrs John Havenstein and Mr and Mrs Frank Bailey called at Fred Eislie's. Martin Westin visited relatives in Missouri and Illinois Saturday and Sunday.

Lewis Hering Havre 8. C. Wittmer Howard Witting G. M. Humble Allen Pradford John Havenstein Frank Bailey Fred Eislie Martin Westin Missouri Ilinois

Southeastern Iowa semi pro tournament set for Blattner Field

The Wagshington Independent Baseball Club announced a two week southeastern Iowa semi pro tournament at Blattner Field starting Sunday June 25 and ending July 2. Promoter Ray Dean will head the promotion with Doan handling staging and events. Entry boasts Independents and Iowa City Eagles with potential for many regional teams and twilight games if more than eight clubs enter. Admission is forty cents men twenty five cents women ten cents children with prizes for top finishers.

Wagshingon Southeastern Iowa Blattner Field Ray Dean Muscatine Ted Dalton The Indees Doan Washington Independents Iowa City Eagles Dean Cooperstown N. Y St. Louis Cardinals Deans Hartnetts

Local Hospital Roundup Of Dismissals And Procedures

At the hospital this morning Bernadetta Te Bockhorst was discharged. Milton Hillery had a tonsillectomy this morning. Bob Marble underwent a minor operation earlier today. Elgin Peck Wellman was admitted for observation last evening. Olen Bishop Wellman had an appendectomy last night. Jean Patterson was discharged last night. Mary Tobi Ainsworth was discharged this morning.

Bob Marble Elgin Peck Wellman Olen Bishop Jean Patterson Mary Tobi Ainsworth

Recital at Presbyterian Church Delights Audience

John Lloyd Hughes presented a vocal recital at the Presbyterian church with Carolyn Hamilton guiding, Bertha Reinert on violin, and Paul Campbell on trombone. Reinert’s pupil Betty Michels accompanied, Hughes displayed growing technique, Campbell offered two solos and a strong encore with Ah Sweet Mystery of Life.

John Lloyd Hughes Presbyterian Church Mr. Hughes Carolyn Hamilton Bertha Reinert Paul Campbell Betty Michels Miss Reinert Massanet Washington Huhn Clarke Grenadiers Schuman Hughes Largo New World Symphony Dvorak Garden of Tomorow Deppen Victor Herbert

Ellen Knox Marries Elten McGee in Oakland

Announcement of the June 7 ceremony in Oakland and future residence in Los Angeles. Ellen Knox daughter of Mr and Mrs W Waex Oakland and Elten McGee of Oakland married in a 7:30 p m service. The bride, a Washington High School grad of 1965, has worked at Evans Ice Cream in Oakland. the groom is in radio work.

Ellen Knox W. Waex Oakland Calif Ellen McGee Los Angeles Camfield Apartments South Union Avenue Washington High School Knox California Evans McGee

Mrs. Bessie Wead Hosts Kolah Club Meeting

Nine members of the Kolah club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bessie Wade. They planned the annual Fourth of July picnic and heard a description of a South African game reserve by Mrs. John Cherry and a talk on Flaw day by Mrs. Clayde Knapp. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughters Ruth and Mrs. Clarence Goff.

Kolah Club Bessie Wade John Cherry South Africa Clayde Knapp Ruth Clarence Goff

Mrs. Dewey Hosts Pythian Past Chiefs Association

Mrs. R. P. Dewey welcomed Pythian Past Chiefs members for a social evening after a brief business meeting. Pro gressive pinochle determined high score for Mrs. Oral Mayo and low score for Mrs. George Baker. Mrs. Mayo helped serve a two course refreshment.

R. P. Dewey Pythian Past Chiefs Association Oral Mayo George Baker Dewey Mayo

Friendship Club Meeting Held at Home of Mrs Gideon

The Friendship club met at the home of Mrs. Leda Gideon on June 9 with seven members and one guest, Belle Davis. Mrs. Applgate and Mrs. Mary Applegate provided entertainment, followed by refreshments served by the hostess.

The Friendship Club Leda Gideon Belle Davis Mary Applegate

Potluck Dinner At Clubhouse Draws 35 Attendees

Thirty five members attended the potluck in the clubhouse last evening. After dinner bridge was played at five tables. Mrs J Rothschild won the women's high score prize and Dr A W Clow took the men's high prize.

Mrs Falk Family Heads to Chicago Visit

Mrs. Joe Falk and daughters Clara Ant and Marilyn and her nephew Kurt Hess left this morning for Chicago for a visit. They are taking Kurt back to Chicago. He has been here for several months. Joe says his wife is not leaving because of his whiskers but he would not blame her.

Joe Falk Clara Ant Marilyn Kurt Hess Chicago Kurt Joe

Missionary Guest Day Tea Hosted by Mrs Harry Dye

Mrs Harry Dye hosted a missionary tea for about fifty guests at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Bethel Missionary Society members and guests attended a devotional led by Rev M A Robeson, with music by Doris Leffler June Longer Lois Humble and others culminating in America. Grace Shaw and Mrs Robeson poured tea as desserts and daisies themed sandwiches were served. A large rose centerpiece adorned the tea table.

Harry Dye Bethel Missionary Society M. A. Robeson Doris Leffler June Longer Reading Lois Humble Ray Lambert Ed Lambert J. M. Lloyd Dorothy Alice Walker

Local Couple Wed in Council Bluffs Church

Kenneth Lemon, son of Mr and Mrs Will Lemon, married Margery Alberti Thursday evening at the First Presbyterian church in Council Bluffs. The groom, a 1932 local high school graduate now finishing medical studies at Iowa State University, will begin his internship in Spokane Washington after the ceremony.

Crawfordsville Kenneth Lemon Council Bluffs First Presbyterian Church Margery Alberti Will Lemon Kenneth Parsons College Iowa State University Spokane Wasi

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Hazen

Mrs. Howard Hazen hosted her bridge club yesterday afternoon at her home. Two tables of play produced a high score for Mrs. Ralph McCreedy and a low score for Mrs. Gilbert Mills. Guest Mrs. S. R. Majors attended. Refreshments followed the games.

Howard Hazen Ralph McCreedy Gilbert Mills S. R. Majors

Dora Stewart Hosts Fifty at Luncheon Bridge

Mrs. Dora Stewart hosted a luncheon bridge for fifty guests at the Guest House. Tables featured Dorothy Perkins roses blue delphinium coral bells and daisies with California fern centerpieces. After lunch twelve tables played contract and auction bridge. Mrs. Manton Hebner won the auction prize and Mrs. Henry J. Bailey took the contract prize.

Dora Stewart Dorothy Perkins Manton Hebner Henry J. Bailey

Birthday List Highlights Local Families Celebrating Today

A parade of birthdays marks the day with Marilyn Kay Kelsey, Colleen Martha Berg, Betty Ann Kunik, and many others. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cox celebrate an anniversary as Eugene Stewart reaches eleven. Althea Montgomery and Katherine Welcher also noted, while Alma Brindley and Carl Hedges are among yesterday and today’s celebrants. Howard Wayne Swift turns three and sister Cora Ruth Swift turns four tomorrow. Pleasant Hill and Wellman residents feature in the round of celebrations.

Marilyn Kay Kelsey Randolph Kelsey Colleen Martha Berg M. J. Redlinger Betty Ann Kunik Julius Kunik H. J. Brenneman C. 8. Williams Iowa City Washington Althea Montgomery Howard Chalupa Howard Caldwell F. W Eastwood George Birney Howard Wayne Swift Cora Ruth Swift Pat Swift Pleasant Hill Community

Social Calendar Listings for Local Groups

Notices for this calendar include Rebekah meeting Friday morning at C F hall, W R C meeting Saturday 2 30 p m G A R hall, D O V meeting Monday 7 30 p m Past Worthy Advisors club Pollock supper 6 30 p m Doris Kiepfer Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Tuesday Sunshine Community club miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Cloyce Zieglowsky evening Charles Zieglowsky home bring fruit salad and cake V F W auxiliary regular meeting 7 p m KC hall

D. of V G.A.R. Hall Worthy Polluck Doris Kiepfer Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Sunshine Community Club Cloyce Zieglowsky Charles Zieglowsky V.F.W. Auxiliary P.m. KC. Hall

Student of Cottey College speaks at PEO meeting in Wapello

Mary Catherine Minor of Nevada Mo a Cottey College student was guest speaker at Chapter 1 PEO in Wapello. She described college activities and song, and plans to return next year. Twenty four members attended, L Brookhart elected corresponding secretary, and funds were pledged for the Centennial fountain.

Mary Catherine Minor Wapello Cottey College Nevada W. J. Masson Helen Masson Migs Minor Miss Minor Minor Miller P.E Frank L Wilson C. Heather

Mrs Covert Samuels Joins Baker Family Weekend Visit

Mrs Covert Samuels and her two children Laura Maxine and Harold arrived from LeRoy Minnesota to spend the weekend with her sister Mrs L R Baker and family.

Forty Five Attend Meeting of Pythian Sisters in Wellman

Regular meeting of Wellman Temple No 101 Pythian Sisters held Monday evening with 45 in attendance. Carl Oldfield and wife were initiated. A social hour followed with Fern Oldfield Marian Durst and Virginia Stricker performing songs. Virginia Ann Gardner accompanied on piano. Mrs B C Foster gave a flag reading. Group sang America The Beautiful and Columbia The Gem of the Ocean. Refreshments with corsage favors concluded the program. Prisolla club met at Mrs Orville Morrison home with nine members. Needlework and afternoon refreshments noted. A I C club hosted luncheon at Mrs Ben Swartzendruber home with Mrs Harold Swartzendruber assisting. Three course luncheon featured white daisies and baby breath centerpiece blue and white decor followed by needlework.

Wellman Wellman Temple Carl Oldfield Fern Oldfield Marian Durst Virgina Stricker Virginia Ann Gardner B. C. Foster America Columbia Carroll Durian Prisolla Orville Morrison Ben Swartzendruber Harold Swartzendruber

Death Notice for Gene Fields in Cedar Rapids

Word has been received of the death of Gene Fields, younger brother to the late Al Fields, at Cedar Rapids. He leaves a wife and two children.

Gene Fields al Fields Cedar Rapids

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