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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1938

Page

2

Local social notes from Davenport and Iowa City events

Litchfield Nebraska guest Gue Jugenheimer visits Davenport brother Oscar then returns next week. Local families host dinners in Iowa City and Davenport. several relatives travel, marry, or attend events. Names include Shebeck, Boone, Longer, Meek, Ross, Soloman, Brindley, Crossett, and Harman, plus Norma Lee Coffin born to Mr. and Mrs. Coffin at Jefferson county hospital.

Gue Jugenheimer Litchfield Nebr Oscar Jugenheimer Davenport Paul John Shebeck Lewis Baker Max Boone Iowa City Alvin Shebeck Mildred Shebeck Ruth Longer Pioneer Drug Aliore Aletha May Minnesota The Evening Journal Howard Hazen Roger Dennis Harold Booth Joe Walterer Twin Lakes Minn F. G. Livesay Dorothy Henry Kiene Ainsworth Fred Havenstein Columbus Junction PD. C. Duncan Cotter Maude Walton Keceta Milton Coffin Richland Jefferson County Hospital Norma Lee Coffin Cecile Lauderman

Weekend Visits Spread Among Moline and Kansas City Families

The Norton and DeMoss couples visited at the Richard Johnson home over the weekend, relations noted as Johnson cousins. Mrs. Ed Gray moved from Wisie Long apartment to her home after an automobile crash, with neck injury improving and leg infection healing, as Mrs. Esta Clark recovers from bruises while staying with Gray. Josephine Bailey attends the National Social Workers convention in Seattle after surviving last weekend’s Olympian crash.

George Norton Moline Ill Jess DeMoss Kansas City Richard Johnson Johnson Ed Gray Wisie Long Esta Clark T. L. Brookhart Ray Cox Ralph Scott

Death notice for Charles Crumpacker of Afton Iowa

Charles RP Crumpacker 81 died in an Iowa City hospital after years of failing health. He lived five miles north of Washington about forty years ago and was a brother of Chicago resident Mary Eyestone. Interment occurred at Afton where his son resides.

Charles RP. Crumpacker Afton Iowa City Crumpacker Washington Mary Eyestone Chicago

Hospital Dismissals And Newborns In Local Area

Harold Wehr of Haskins was discharged Saturday. Mrs Allison Maas and George Young of Washington were admitted Saturday. D W Hesseltine was admitted Saturday. Luther Cram are the parents of a son born Saturday at 4 45 weighing 12 pounds 2 ounces named William Paul. Walter Lemley of Riverside is the parent of a daughter born Sunday at 12 35 A M weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces named Esther Irene. Merle Sheets are the parents of a daughter born Sunday at 12 20 P M weighing 4 pounds 4 ounces named Patricia Alice. George Murphy of Haskins was discharged this morning for home.

Harold Wehr Haskins Allison Maas George Young Washington D. W. Hesseltine Luther Cram William Paul Walter Lemley Riverside Esther Irene Merle Sheets Patricia Alice George Murphy

Washington Beats Oskaloosa in 6-4 Ballgame

Washington Indees defeated the Oskaloosa Independents 6 to 4 at Blattner Field as visitors endured fielding miscues. Wagenknecht earned the win with nine strikeouts while Sojka started for Oskaloosa and left with arm trouble. Buckwalter, Anderson, and Buckwalter again led local hitters with key doubles and two hits apiece. The Indees next face What Cheer then Cedar Rapids on Independence Day.

Washington Indees Oskaloosa Independents Blattnerfield Guy Sojka Indees Herm Wagenknecht Wagenknecht Oskaloosa Bickwalter Kerr Hensen Oska- Joosa Ferguson Indies M. Feree Fuhr D. Smith Buckwalter D. Renauld Brock Young Anderson Buck Walter Iowa Power and Electric Co Cedar Rapids Blattner Field Washington Mitchell Henson Smith J. Feree McAvoy Vam- Pires Kiesey Mortality Basel

Weather and Matchups Move to Rain-Heavy Day

Daily sports card notes rain affects games. St. Louis faces Brooklyn with wet grounds, Pittsburgh meets Boston, and Boston heads to Cleveland while Chicago visits Philadelphia. Only Chicago at St. Louis and Boston at Cleveland are scheduled with rain likely.

St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Acons Uae Cincinnati New _ York Detroit Enone Washington Wee St. Louis Ae Detroit

Brighton English Latin Teacher Resigns After Three Years

Helene Gaumer of Moline resigns from Brighton high school after three years, accepting a higher salary in her hometown. The piece also notes local travel and visit updates, including students, families, and nearby residents.

Rhua Helmick Brighton Helene Gaumer Moline

Tennis Returns to Y W C A Courts in First Class Condition

The Y W C A announces renewed tennis access for members and privilege holders after improvements. A new clay surface and updated water connections allow dampening and rolling of courts. Non members may pay one dollar to use the courts. register with Y W C A secretary Mrs M M Hebner.

Y. W C. A M. MM. Hebner

Oetjen Attends Lutheran Centennial in St Louis

Walter Oetjen returned Saturday noon from the Lutheran centennial convention in St Louis where about six thousand delegates and visitors gathered in the new Municipal auditorium. He spoke of international representation including South America South Africa Brazil Germany India and China and noted his ten day trip as the official delegate from Williamsburg.

Walter Oetjen St. Louis Oetjen Williamsburg Cigenit Municipal Auditorium Mr. Oetjen South America South Africa Brazil Germany India China

Maytag Strike Sees Workers Hold Church Services

Maytag Co. plant workers observe a Sunday service led by Elder Charles S. Shippy of the Latter Day Saints church amid a strike. An orchestra accompanied by violins guitars and radios provided entertainment during a meal of beef stew and noodles at the Newton plant.

Newton Maytag Co Charles S. Shippy Latter Day Saints Ehurch Thureday Mansic

Farewell Picnic Honors West Point Comrade

Matt Redlinger Jr is honored as guest of honor at a Sunset Park picnic before departing Wednesday morning for West Point Military Academy New York. Attendees include the Charles George family Ruth Ann and Dickie Maryville M J Redlinger Earl Redlinger Margreen Duane Mary Louise Barbara Jane Hubert Redlinger Bobby Jimmy Ray Redlinger Betty Mary Catherine and others.

Redlinger Sunset Park Junior Redlinger West Point New York West Point Military Academy Charles George Ruth Ann Dickie Maryville M. J. Redlinger Earl Redlinger Margareen Duane Mary Louise Barbara Jane Hubert Redlinger Bobby Jimmy Ray Redlinger Betty Mary Catherine

Honor Keith Pieper Birthday Dinner

Keith Pieper son of Mr and Mrs Ardell Pieper was guest of honor at a family noon dinner to observe his upcoming third birthday. The centerpiece featured a large cake with three lighted candles. Attendees included the Pieper and Redlinger families and other relatives.

Keith Pieper Ardell Pieper Keith Joe Pieper Earl Redlinger Margareen Duane Mary Louise Barbara Jane Hubert Redlinger Bobby Jimmy Ray Redlinger Betty Mary Catherine Aldona Ott

Baptist Vacation School Closes After Busy Week

About two hundred attend the closing program at the Baptist Church where 116 pupils and teachers enrolled. The event featured class auctions, ice cream treats, and introductions of C. W. Long and Miss Carol Forgey. Rev. I. Fredmund led the final program with aid from Irene Yard and other helpers.

The Baptist Church Wayne Kendrick Lioyd Fredmund C. W. Long Bible School Carol Forgey I. Fredmund Irene Yard Fern Reinier Wilma Thompson Phyllis Carstensen Margaret Votrupa Kathryn Vacha Wilma Walker Nellie Wiley Swanker Detkin Lloyd Fredmund

Railroad and lodge notices list regular meetings and train schedules

Regular meeting info for Cn La P Westbound Washington Lodge No 26 is given with officers and secretary. Train schedules show daily and occasional services for Golden State Limited and Californian routes, with depots at Washington and Goodlander and agents listed.

Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Willam Mohland W. M A. W. Yard Golden State Limited Washington NE Airlines Essen California Knoxville

Miss Lois Hanna Weds Lloyd Coon in Crawfordsville

Lois Hanna youngest daughter of Lee Hanna and Lloyd Coon of Ainsworth wed in a single ring ceremony at Lancaster Missouri. Rev P M Walton officiated with Mary Edgar and Keith Lord as attendants. They plan to live in Ainsworth where Mr Coon runs a service station.

Crawfordsville Lois Hanna Lee Hanna Lloyd Coon Ainsworth Tila Coon Lancaster P. M. Walton The Christian Church Mary Edgar Keith Lord Aidsworth

Grafs Host Picnic Dinner For Relatives In Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs William Graf entertained about thirty relatives and friends at their home on East Washington Street with a picnic dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hubert Hoeltje and sons Hubert Jr and Henry from Town City, Mrs Oscar Holtie and daughter Virginia of St Paul, and several Cedar Rapids families such as the Burrowes Winters Gates Fitch Robinson.

William Graft East Washington Street Hubert Hoeltje Hubert, Jr Henry Town City Oscar Holtie Virginia St. Paul George Burrowes Jean Carolyn Charles Winters Will Gates Fred Fitch Frank Fitch Gon Frank, Jr Harlow Robinson Patricia Jimmy Joe Robinson

Jugenheimer Family Reunion Held in Muscatine

The seventh annual Jugenheimer reunion occurred yesterday at Weed Park Muscatine with fifty relatives from Burlington Mediapolis Davenport and Eldridge in attendance. Officers elected for 1939 include C A Jugenheimer Burlington president Oscar Jugenheimer Washington vice president and Mrs Nelson Mediapolis secretary treasurer. Attendees from Washington included Mr and Mrs S G.

Jugenheimer Weed Park Muscatine Burlington Mediapolis Davenport Eldridge C. A. Jugenheimer Oscar Jugenheimer Washington Nelson

Arlene Knotek Hosts First Robin Redbreast Club Meeting

The Robin Redbreast club held its first summer meeting at leader Arlene Knotek home. Five members attended and Kathryn Weeks joined as a new member. Members brought lunch and spent the afternoon playing lawn games and listening to nature stories.

Robin Redbreast Club Arlene Knotek Knotek Kathryn Weeks Miss Knotek

Democrats Plan Potluck Supper in Washington County

Democrats in Washington county and friends will hold a potluck supper Thursday evening June 30 at Congressman E. C. Eicher's office. Supper is served at seven o'clock and all are invited. Committee asks attendees bring a dish to pass plus sandwiches and their own table service.

Washington County Friends E. C. Eicher

Gracehill Ladies Plan Guest Day at Community Building

The Gracehill Ladies Aid society schedules a guest day for Thursday afternoon at the Gracehill Community building. The north division will host and each member should bring two guests. The regular meeting, postponed from last Thursday, urged members to remember the date change and attend.

Gracehill Ladies Aid Society Gracehill

Mason Family and Mrs Hilma Larson Noted

Mr. and Mrs. FE Q Mason and family along with Mrs. Hilma Larson are mentioned in this brief notice.

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