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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

2

Ruth Boller Returns to Burlington Hospital Work This Evening

Ruth Boller will return to her duties at Burlington hospital this evening after a 24 hour leave. Local notes list various residents: Randall Neill on a two week post office vacation with business travel in uri, Byron Snider confined at home, Herbert Jude Vine and family visiting Westwood California, Esther Lindenmeyer and Harvey Davis visiting from Crawfordsville, Vince Callahan moving to Center Ville to begin work at Peter Hangen meat market, Harold Stephens replacing Callahan as head of the meat department at National Tea, and Rev. M C Carstenson returning to Omaha after attending Mrs. Long’s funeral.

Ruth Boller Burlington Hospital Randall Neill Uri Byron Snider Vince Calalhan Centerville Mr. Callahan Peter Hangen Harold Stephens National Tea Store

Skeletons Outside Bodies Explain Lobster Anatomy

A readable note states that lobsters have skeletons outside their bodies with muscles inside the exoskeleton. The description explains how the shell supports movement and protects internal organs.

Hospital Admits Richard Greiner and Dismisses Two

Richard Greiner of Keota was admitted for medical treatment yesterday. Mrs. Ben Stout of Crawfordsville and Mrs. Addie Blick of Washington were dismissed this morning.

Richard Greiner Keota Ben Stout Crawfordsville Addie Blick Washington

Adla Tablets Backed By Money Back Guarantee

Saye reports relief after taking Adla tablets for stomach distress. Gross says the pains faded and he can eat anything. Try Adla for excess stomach acidity at your drug store with a money back guarantee.

Saye

Iowa City Woman Sets Par Score on Club Course

Mrs. Tessie Koser of Iowa City carded a 44 in women’s par on the country club course during a ladies day golf luncheon. She joined guests including eight fellow Iowa City club members. Other prize winners were Mrs. Julia Taylor Marguerite Hardy Mrs. R. J. Patterson and Mrs. I. W. Shenefelt.

Tessie Koser Iowa City Phyllis Otto Atlantic Fred Moore Julia Taylor Marguerite Hardy R. J. Patterson I. W. Shenefelt

Scores and Standings for American and National Leagues

The standings show Cleveland leading the American League with a .625 mark and Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington trailing. In the National League, division leaders include Brooklyn and Pittsburgh with Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and New York in pursuit. Results from Wednesday include New York over Cleveland 8-1 and Philadelphia over Pittsburgh 4-2 in the first game with a 11-6 Pittsburgh win in the second.

Cleveland Mannitwwads New Tork Cas St. Leele Chicago Philadelphia Washington Wedne Say New York Boston Detroit St. Louis Weda Ee Diasionati Tare Gee Ieowe Pittsburgh Wancaxence Cincinnati Cody Gamer Brooklyn

Montgom ery Ward Women Bid Farewell to Staff Members

Women employees of the Montgomery Ward store held a farewell dinner at the North Side cafe for Mrs Boice Kurtz who leaves for Moline and Mrs Vince Callahan who moves to Centerville. Kurtz and Callahan are part time workers.

Montgomery Ward North Side Boice Kurtz Moline Vince Callahan Centerville Kurtz Callahan

Little Six All Star Slate Circulated by Bayliss

Bill Bayliss of the Burlington Hawkeye proposes a Little Six last season football slate for east and west all star ballots. The list names Ends Sisco Baumgardner Rickett. Tackles Rothlant Deems Davis. Guards Jones Russell Wolbers. Centers Winters Weber Conger. Jacks Patton Manley Niggemeyer Lewis Brissey.

Bill Bayliss Burlington Hawkeye Gazette Southeastern Iowa Little Six Journal Sisco Baumgardner Rickett

Iced Coffee Week Opens With Summer Season Start

National iced coffee fans no longer wait for summer as producers announce Iced Coffee Week beginning June 25. The article notes brewing coffee double strength and pouring hot over ice to chill instantly, with ice melt diluting to preferred strength.

Crozier Family Moves Into New Home on Weal Main Street

The Crozier family recently relocated to a residence at 02 Weal Main Street marking their move to a new home in the neighborhood.

Crozier Main Street

MacNider Named at Democratic Convention Amid Foreign Policy Talk

Marshall praised Harford MacNider of Iowa as a successful banker and farmer while outlining a critique of the current administration. He urged delegates to back a candidate who could broaden democracy as he warned against the nation becoming a slave to a reckless state.

MaccNider Marehall Harford MacNider Lowa Marshall Sperches Lowe

MacNider rally features multiple state speakers

W Earl Hall of Mason City and MacNider’s home town hosted speeches by former California governor Frank Mer Tram Mrs Frank Mann Sr of South Dakota and Sherman Grindstaff of Tennessee in support of MacNider.

Mason City MacNider Frank Mer Tram California Frank Mann, Sr South Dakota Sherman Grindstaff Tennessee

Funeral of Mrs Long Held at Sherman’s Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles W. Long were conducted yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home with Revs. J. Fredmund and M. C. Carsten sen presiding. Pallbearers included C. B. Yard C. V. Brown J. A. Sutton Dave Benson Harold Walker and Richard Leet. A vocal solo by Mrs. W. E. Bond accompanied the service. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.

Long Charles W. Long Sherman J. Fredmund M. C.carstensen C. B. Yard C. V. Brown J. A. Sutton Dave Benson Harold Walker Richard Leet W. E. Bond Elm Grove Cemetery

Head of Scattergood Hostel Takes New Post

Scattergood hostel near West Branch will change directors next week. John F. E. Kaltenbach, who led the project since 1939, leaves July 2 to join the American Friends Service Committee in Philadelphia. Martha Baldwinson of Chicago will become hostel director and serve as house mother and adviser.

West Branch Scattergood John FE. Kaltenbach Philadelphia Fellowship Council The American Friends Service Committee Kaltenbach Martha Rbalderson Chicago

Berries of the tangee tree as lipstick substitute

A rare tropical plant, the berries of the tangee tree, are noted for potential use as a lipstick substitute. The report highlights cosmetic applications and feasibility for beauty routines.

White Shrine Committees for Year Are Announced

Damascus Shrine No. 10 announces 2024 committees headed by Mrs. John Winga as worthy high priestess. A July August break is set, September will host a school of instruction. Sojourners Jessie Means and Goldie Miller attend guest night in Rock Island. Committees include Examination, Sunshine, Ways and Means, Social, Music, Publicity, Finance, Auditing, Notifications, Membership, Banquet, Dining, and several social groups with names from Wayland Kalona Keota Columbus Junction and Columbus Junction.

Damascus Shrine No. 10 John Winga Masonic Temple Effie Schmitt Jessie Means Means Iowa River Goldie Miller Fred Reid Rock Island Ill Ida McDaniel G. FE. Mace Sunshine Mary McConahey Rose Reid Ways and Means Pearl Flenner Hazel Pease Florence Dayton Irene Bickford H. M. Dodder Cloyce Gault Leora Dodder Nina Stutsman Clara Wenger Wayland Nelle Wilson Maude Schlinoeller Alice Manussier Minnie Bidwell Fraggges Slosser Nellies Dodder Marguerite Swift R. S. Sherman Leola Magdefrau Ethel Crone Margaret Anderson Lulu Longe Susanne Mace Golda Hobertson Maye Roth Cecil Anna Valenta Edith Richards Helen Bowers Erma Bostwick Amy Mohland Hattie Koe Alice Reister Esther Hays Mary MacConahey Marie Shearer Harper Lulu Long Frances Minick Katherine Westphal May Jay Maude Pratt Emma Rothschild Marie Jackson Cochairmen Frances Slosser Rose van Dorin Della Miller Maude Schmoeller Belle Rice Grace Sigafoose Victor Boattner Howard McBride Co. F. Anderson Glenn Mace Roger Sherman Virgil Knerr Kafona C. N. Newton Keota VanDorin Glen Barclay Sam Sigafoose Cecil Rooks Alot Meek Eva Allen Emma Anderson Nan Barclay Ruby Rooks Laura Rouse Nelle Benson Mildred Blattner Juanita Mathers Bertha Baxter Lucille Bales Lilian Minick Alice Manassier Nelle Bray Richland Cora Mc Williams Columbes Junction Ross. Reid Louise Harwood Mildred Kennedy Edna Witting Mae Yard Clara Faulkner Esther McGugin Gladys Mace Ola Risk Gladys Lloyd Emma Long Faye Sizer Ruth Lemsey Ota Weaver Inez Martin Eunice Soule Wisie Long Roy Means L. A. Jones Theresa Schreckergast May Ramney Mildred Palmer Gussie Koerr Blanche Snyder Katona

Baptist Missionary Society Meeting Planned for Friday

The Baptist Women's Missionary Society hosts a potluck lunch and regular monthly meeting Friday at 1 o'clock in the church. Hostesses include Mrs. Ben Coppock Mrs. George Genkinger and Mrs. John Beenblossom.

The Baptist Women's Missionary Society Ben Coppock George Genkinger John Beenblossom

Gray Hosts Rosemary Club Bridge Evening

Mrs. Clive Gray and husband hosted a Rosemary club bridge night at their home with four tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs. Ray Bell for high score and Mrs. Dale Jones for second.

Clive Gray Rosemary Club Ray Bell Dale Jones

Bridge Hostess Mrs J M Kelly Hosts Evening

Mrs J M Kelly entertained her bridge club last evening at her home with a 4a dessert bridge. Bouquets of garden flowers served as decorations while two tables played. High score went to Mrs Frank Hos, second to Mrs Kelly, and Lucy Dempsey took third. Guest Gertrude Walters attended.

J. M. Kelly Frank Hos Kelly Lucy Dempsey Gertrude Walters

Club Hosts Prize Event Highlights Top and Low Scores

The men's high score prize went to John Rob inson and Dell Walker secured the men's low prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs John f Robinson, Mr and Mrs Wayne Marston, Mrs Dale Jones, and Mrs Don ald Brown assisted Mrs Gree with serving.

John Robinson Dell Walker John F Robinson Wayne Marston Dale Jones Donald Brown Gree

New Haven Ladies Aid Meeting Held

The New Haven Ladies Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at Pearl Richardson's home with a good crowd. Two new members joined. Lucille Dewey, a vacationing guest from the Indian mission at Stewart, spoke after the business session. Refreshments were served. Next meeting is July 17 at the homes of Helen Wolfe and Ruth Trier.

New Haven Ladies Aid Society Pearl Richardson Lucille Dewey Miss Dewey Stewart New Helen Wolfe Ruth Trier

Bereavement Thanks From W Long and Family

We express heartfelt thanks for the sympathy extended during our recent bereavement and acknowledge the many beautiful and practical acts. Cc W Long and Family.

Cc. W. Long

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Asters Wolf Floral CO Reister Bros Herbert Judevine Westwood Calif Howard Gardner Well- Man Enoch Davis Esther Lindenmeyer West Chester Harvey Davis M. C. Carstenson Omaha Nebr Dale Carstenson C. W Long Mary van Dyke Ft. Madison Mrs. C. V. Brown F. A. Hildebrand of Albia Leslie Sands West Union Mrs Howard Crozier East Washington St Riend Sovereign Sovereign Service Little St. Lawrence Waterway Congress Scattergood Hostel Baptist Missionary Society Mrs. Gray Hoover Hoover Spreareing Herbert Hoover Convention New Haven Etegers AA South Side Square By Oneida, Ltd Oxydol Pork & van Camp's Tall Can Thomassen’s Food Market
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