Local Shoppers and Visitors into Washington and Nearby Towns
A series of brief notes records shoppers in Washington and surrounding areas. Mrs Fave Hingist of Keota and Miss Olive Moore of Crawfordsville visited town yesterday. Mr and Mrs Sam DeLong of West Chester shopped in Washington today. The Wessler family and son Billy travel from Bowesmont North Dakota due to a death, returning home soon. Lewis Schroeder of Ainsworth joined them. Auctioneer D F Macon of Washington Iowa is listed. Bad-Lou Jean Stewart returned from Chicago after attending Miss Patricia Keeley’s wedding. Helen King of Ames accompanied her for a visit. Pennegate store employees enjoyed a woodland picnic. W L Rukgab er and Ray Rukgaber were in Wapello yesterday. W H Anderton and son D W Anderson of Ainsworth were in town for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fury
Fave Hingist
Keota
Olive Moore
Crawfordsville
Sam DeLong
West Chester
Washington
R. G. Wessler
Billy
Bowesmont
N. D
Lewis Schroeder
Ainsworth
D. F. Macon
Iowa
Lou Jean Stewart
Chicago
Patricia Keeley
Helen King
Ames
Stewart
Penneg Atore
W. L. Rukgaber
Wapello
Ray Rukgaber
Commencement notes from Columbia and local updates
Mrs J C Carris and daughter Edith return from New York City after attending Columbia University exercises. Mrs Carris' niece Gertrude Strohm of Elgin Illinois graduates. Mr and Mrs H A Strohm of Elgin IL accompanied them. Tom Stewart Rex Becker left for Ames. William Stewart to graduate Monday in Madison Wis. Fresh eggs retail 18c a dozen. W S Reister and Son 107tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
New York City
Columbia University
Carris
Gertrude Strohm
Elgin
H. A. Strohm
R. A. Hender
E. J. Stoutner
Wellston
Tom Stewart
Rex Becker
Ames “Fury
Fred Stewart
Jane
Madison
Wis
Hazel Alberson
William Stewart
Fresh Eggs
Reister & Son
Embree Couple Welcome Son Born Yesterday
Mr and Mrs Lyle Embree are the parents of a son born yesterday. Mrs Arthur Rigenhagen and her son were discharged this morning for their home in Rubio. Ruth Ballard was admitted yesterday for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Embree
Arthur Rigenhagen
Rubio
Ruth Ballard
Centennial Honor Guard to aid July celebration
A corps of more than fifty boys in badges will support the Centennial celebration led by Leigh Soule of the Y M C A. They will raise flags, position them, and act as a traveling information and welcoming committee during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington
Iowa
Centennial Honor Guard
Leigh Soule
Clint Shull's Cow Hit by Car Near Crooked Creek Bridge
Clint Shull had a cow struck by a car Tuesday just south of Crooked Creek bridge. The cow was badly injured and feared to be killed. The item includes local social notes about families, goslings, visits, and gatherings from South Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera L. Sands
South Hill
Clint Shull
Crooked Creek Bridge
Cline and Fleming to represent Iowa in national tennis meet
Kenneth Cline and Chas. Fleming of the University of Iowa will become the school's first players to compete in the national intercollegiate tennis championship. The duo enter singles and form a doubles team at the 62nd annual tournament beginning Monday at Northwestern in Evanston. Cline led Iowa in dual matches with eight wins in ten, while Fleming won seven of ten and was captain-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Chas. Fleming
Kenneth Cline
University of Iowa
Hawkeye
Northwestern University
Evanston
E. G. Schroeder
Hawkeyes
Cline
Feming
Iowa
Bickel
Chicago
Results of Major League Games from Yesterday and Today
Baseball results show Boston defeated St Louis 4-0 while Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn in rain. Cincinnati and New York had rainouts. Chicago and Philadelphia also postponed. American League notes New York 6 Cleveland 5 with Detroit 4. other scores listed. American Association standings include Milwaukee 36 26 .581 and Indianapolis 23 40. Only game scheduled Louisville at Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet. m. Seale
Ghitass
Pittsburgh J
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St Louis
W. L. Pet
Washington
Cemasinus Menreeet
Detroit
Cleveland
American Association
L. Pet
Milwaukee
Colugibus
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Toledo
St. Paul
Early floodlighting centuries ahead of modern ideas
An authority claims floodlighting is not a modern invention. The article credits King Asoka, ruler of an ancient Indian empire around 2000 years ago, with pioneering floodlit temples. It notes his Buddha Gaya temple was lit by coconut oil lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asoka
Buddha Gaya
Fight Reports At Evening Softball Game
Eddie Barker of the Little Demons announces a radio loudspeaker at Troop field this evening for reports from the Louis Sehmelling fight in New York. The eight o'clock bout may end before the softball game and fans arriving early may hear it if reception is good. The Demons face the Coolerators of Ottumwa with Red Norton pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Barker
Little Demons
Troop Field
Louis Sehmelling
New York
Coolerators
Ottumwa
Red Norton
Demons
Iowa Books Grid Games 1937 to 1940
Iowa City June 19 Ossie Solem of the University of Iowa has booked fifteen major Hawkeye football games from 1937 to 1940. Eight are at Iowa Stadium. The schedule includes Nebraska home and home in 1937 and 1988, Notre Dame in 1939 and 1940, Colgate in 1938, and five Big Ten games annually with Michigan Minnesota and Indiana. Conference dates for 1939 and 1940 not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Hawkeye
Ossie Solem
University of Iowa
Solem
Hawkeyes
Iowa Stadium
Nebraska
Notre Dame
Colgate
Big Ten
Michigan
Minnesota
Indiana
County Tourney For Kittenball At Centennial Celebration
Plans for a large county kitten ball tournament at the Centennial celebration gain momentum. Riverside Crawfords ville Kalona Richmond and West Chester face Troop F Demons Havels Odd Fellows and DeMolay. Games each night at 8 30 with Saturday afternoon matchups and a Saturday night all star game ending before fireworks. Tickets and bank note coupons sold by teams and at Nicola Harmon store. Ted Brown notes rivalry grows as event expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Crawfordsville
Kalona
Richmond
West Chester
Troop F
Demons
Havels
Odd Fellows
Nicola & Harmon
Ted Brown
Dr Telford D C Drugless Therapy Office Hours Shown
Mrs A Anderson travels to Peoria to mourn brother in law William Turner White also known as Gertrude Ball. Fury referenced in passing. Auto parts supplier Bitter Auto Parts lists keys making service and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Telford
D. C
Penney
A. Anderson
Peoria
Inlaw
William Turner White
Mra White
Gertrude Ball
Wrestling Night Brings Earl and Jimmy Pin Franks Wins
Earl Wampler and Jim Bear dominated Frank Prenech and Glen House in a city hall wrestling match, clinching two falls apiece and extra action amid rough tactics. Boxing bouts followed with Bob Anderson stopping Dick Long and Harry Fullerton KOing Pat McDole, under referees Lee Higdon and Sid Greenblatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wampler
Jim Bear
Scranton
Cedar Rapids
Frankie Prenech
Glen House
City Hall
Andy George
Winders
Andy
Frankie
Glenn
Glen
V. F. W. Post
Washington
Wampler
French
Bear
Bob Anderson
Harry Fullerton
Bob
Dick Long
Pat McDole
Lee Higdon
Sid Greenblatt
Proclamation suspends fireworks ban for Fourth of July 1936
Mayor Lloyd Lytle of Washington Iowa proclaims the suspension of Ordinance No 130 banning firecrackers and fireworks for July 3 and 4 1936 allowing sale and use of devices up to two inches in length. The proclamation dated June 18 1936 cites authority under city law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Lloyd Lytle
Washigton
R. L. Lytle
Severt Appointed District Manager in Washington State
Frank E. Stewart of Mutual Benefit Life Insurance announces Ross Severt of Washington named district manager for Washington Jefferson and Henry counties with headquarters at Washington. Formerly with Iowa state banking department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severt
Frank E. Stewart
The
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Davenport
Ross Severet
Washington
Washington Jefferson
Henry Counts
Iowa State Banking Department
Mrs Libe Returns Home After Tonsil Operation
Mrs John Libe returns home after spending the week at the I. W. Shene felt home while recuperating from a recent tonsilectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Libe
I. W. Shene
Many Inspect New Trailer at Tucker's
Hundreds of Washington county residents have checked the Covered Wagon Cabin trailer on display at Tucker and Anderson Used Car Market. The home on wheels offers many modern home advantages and underscores the growing popularity of house trailers moving through Washington in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Tucker & Anderson
Washington
Shower Honoring Mrs Norman Hosted by Miss Ethel Grecian
Miss Ethel Grecian entertained sixteen courthouse coworkers and friends at a home shower for Mrs. George Norman nee Mildred Patterson. Games provided diversion and gifts were guessed. refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Owen Grecian and Mrs. Floyd Grecian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Grecian
Mrs. Norman
George Norman
Mildred Patterson
Owen Grecian
Floyd Grecian
Card of Thanks We Wish to Express Gratitude
We express heartfelt thanks for the great kindness shown to us during our time of sorrow. Your thoughts expressed in words, deeds, and prayers offered comfort to our family.
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Centennial Beauty Committee
James DeWit
DeWit Food Market
T. R. Poillipa
Washington, Iowa
W. H. Anderton
Gon
D. W. Anderson
Ainaworth
Dad
Congress Cafe
Lowa
Roy Johnston
Mrs. Johnston
Horace Hesseltine and Sons
Winfield
Bert Hesseltine
T. H. Riley
Harold Harter
Emery Pittard
Virgil Krantz
Mary Jones
Doyle Sands
Fern Cliff
Will Thomas
Levi Metzger
Henry Mast
Albert Hesseltine
H. F. Hesseltine
Frank Sands
Crawfordsville High School
Iowa Books
Landon
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Adams
Jets
Garden City
Kas
Earl and
Jimmy Pin
Frank, Glen
Washington Municipal Band
Central Park
M. A. McKay
Part
Fall of
Jericho
Connecticut
el Capitan
Frendt -Mailloch
Beethoven
Nassau -Yradier Myers
Wallace
Fillmore
Ralston Meek
Lopez Sousa
Tucker
Bessie Wead
Kurtz Market Meats
Chito
Oleo
Per
Johnson’s Grocery and Market
Virginia
Monarch
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