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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1939

Page

2

Mrs J W Bidwell Visits Father In Columbus Junction

Mrs J W Bidwell visited her father M H Bowman in Columbus Junction on Wednesday and Thursday and returned home last night. Fresh eggs retail 13c per dozen at Reister Bros. Judy Warren visits Brighton to see grandparents Rev and Mrs E S Hebner over the Fourth. New Plymouth and DeSoto cars on display at Brown's Garage. The Crittendons and Stewart family toured the Amanas. planning Los Angeles trip after Iowa stay. St James Ladies Food Sale Bat July 1. Washington Cleaners. Auctioneer Maron 406.

J. W. Bidwell Columbus Junction M. H. Bowman Judy Warren Brighton Rev Mrs. E. S. Hebner Ray Crittendon Charles Webb Fred L. Stewart Amanas Crittendon Webb William Stewart Los Angeles Calif Iowa Washington

Hospital Discharges Women and Children This Week

Dismissals reported from the hospital include Mrs. Richard McBDole and baby sen, Mrs. M A Harkness and daughter Lou Lu, Mrs. William Dunn and daughter, and Betty Lou Sthubert. Mrs. Nick Tinnes of Washington was also discharged in route yesterday. several others were sent home to Columbus Junction.

Richard McBdole Baby Sen M. A Harkness Lou Lu William Dunn Columbus Junction Betty Lou Sthubert Nick Tinnes Washington

Baseball Tourney Finals Set With Four Semifinals

In southeastern Iowa semi pro action at Blattner field four teams vie Sunday in two forenoon and two afternoon games. Washington meets Conesville at nine o clock while Iowa City faces Cedar Rapids at eleven. The morning losers play for consolation at one and the winners meet for the title at three. A large crowd is expected as last Sunday's gate winners Ottumwa Pleasant Plain Nichols and Lone Tree were elim inated.

Southeastern Iowa Blattner Field Washington Conesville Iowa City Cedar Rapids Withers of Gates Ottumwa Pleasant Plain Nichols Lone Tree

Softball Results at the Playground Lead Davenport Win

In morning play at the Playground Davenport Democrat defeated the Indians 4 to 1. Eastend Alleycats edged Journal carriers 6 to 6. Nicola to Burham to Dank wardt completed a double play ending an Indian rally. Birch ard Holden snagged a last inning line drive to halt a Journal rally.

Davenport Democrat Indians Eastend Alleycats Journal Carriers Nicola Burham Dankwardt Birchard Holden Journal

Haskins Family News and Country Gatherings

Mrs Clara Godlove notes Harold Godlove returns to Sigourney after two weeks with his mother to finish house painting and repairs. A weekend country gathering near Haskins hosts relatives including Rodney and Harold Mathers, Cr C Mathers, Janice and Martha Johnson, Travis Brassfield, Skubal family, and Judy with fried chicken ice cream and cake.

Clara Godlove Haskins Harold Godlove Sigourney K. A. Mathers Rodney Mathers Harold Hallsville D. H. Peters Anna Nicholson Godlove Christine Watts M. T. Coon

Major League Standings and Results Summary

American League leaders New York and Cleveland hold strong records as Detroit reshapes standings. Washington beats New York 2 1, while Chicago and St Louis split, and Philadelphia blanks Boston in a rain affected slate. National League shows New York and St Louis atop, Chicago and Brooklyn near .500 as Philadelphia hosts Brooklyn with rain in the schedule.

T. Pet New York Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Detroit Boston WW. L. Pet. Gcincionat T. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh i Ogra Hice Mee Cincinnati

Grant Shaved Beard to Suit Treasury Money Photo

Gen U S Grant liked his beard but shaved it off once as president to accommodate the treasury department. Officials wanted his picture on currency without the beard. He posed clean shaven, let it grow back, and the treasury department then chose not to use the image.

U. S. Grant Treasury Department Department

Mrs Peters Family Returns Home After Gooseberry Outing

Mrs Peters George and Christine came home while Mrs Nicholson Mrs Godlove Mrs Thoma and Mrs Coon went to pick wild gooseberries in abundance. Later M T took Mrs Nicholson and Mrs Godlove home. Davida Fisher hosted her S 5 class at a country residence Tuesday afternoon for a circus party with animal cutouts. Eighteen children attended and enjoyed the event.

Peters George Christine Nicholson Godlove

Army vs Navy at Country Club Golf July Fourth

Washington country club to host an 18 hole medal golf match July 4 between cadets and middies. Players may enlist in army or navy and choose Sunday or Tuesday play. blind prizes announced later. Notify T R Phillips or Bill Shannon by Saturday. Fourth of July fried chicken picnic dinner to be served Tuesday evening with bridge for women.

Washington Country Club Navy T. R. Phillips Bill Shannon Country Club

Funeral notices and local visits around Washington area

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bower travel to Alsey Illinois for J. H. Bower death funeral while their son Harvey plans to depart. Relatives from Brighton head to Alsey. A steady stream of local residents announce visits, work plans, and attend events including hospital placements, school appointments, and family gatherings in Washington and nearby towns.

Floyd Bower Alsey Mr. Bower J. H. Bower W. WD. Johnson Brighton Harvey Bower

D of V Families Hold Annual Picnic and Program

The Daughters of Union Veterans plus families gathered last evening at Mrs. Perry Hayes's lawn for a picnic and program. Mrs. Dupuis led in place of the absent president with readings, songs, and a history talk on Company D from Washington County. special guests included two widows of Civil War veterans, and attendees recalled old time customs while singing America.

Daughters of Union Veterans Perry Hayes O. Henry Pearl Whistler Jack Crawford Joe Reinier Sir Echo Joan Janet Campbell Peggy Dougall Hugh McCleery Company D Dc. W. McLaughilin E. M McConaughy Dpd W. McClure Vernon Crull Nellie Tripp Ruth Dupuis America Jesse Harvey William Kensler My Hayes FE. M. McConaughy L. L. Lemley

Camp Fire girls meet at Central Park Monday

Announcement calls all Camp Fire girls to assemble at Central Park at 10 am on Monday. They are to wear gypsy costumes and bring ten cents.

Central Park

Social Calendar Highlights Local Society Events

U P Woman's Missionary Society evening division meets 7 30 p m Mrs R K L Livingston. Home Builders class picnic 6 30 p m Sunset Park bring two covered dishes and sandwiches. Class of 1934 reunion dinner dance 6 30 p m Country Club Helen Kos tickets by Thursday. W R C meeting 2 20 p m GAR Hall. Tuesday Kolah club picnic supper 6 45 p m Sunset Park bring two dishes to pass table service and sandwiches. Annual Country Club picnic 6 30 p m Clubhouse fried chicken dish to pass sandwiches drink provided. Bridge at 2 50 p m and evening.

U.P. Woman's Missionary Society RK. L. Livingston Presbyterian Church Sunset Park Country Club Helen Kos W.R.C GAR Kolah Club

D A R Plans Centennial Events At Log Cabin

A postponed D A R meeting at Mrs J F Kurtz home set plans for a three day centennial. The log cabin will be open July 4 with hostesses and a talk by C F McKenzie on old glass and coverlids. Mrs Kurtz re elected regent and committees were announced. Fruit punch followed.

Daughters of the American Revolution J. F. Kurtz C. F McKenzie Moulton Kurtz

Out-of-town shoppers visit Washington area town

Mrs. Robert Reaney of Ainsworth and Mrs. James Brower of Kalona were among yesterday visitors. Others included Mrs. Harold Clege of Ainsworth Mr. and Mrs. John Kreger of Keota and several Washington locals. Ainsworth breakfast guests were Miss Althea White and others. Mary Tobin and family shopped in Washington with Mary improving after hospital finger infection.

Alec Gillis Keota Clayton Eckelman Kinross Washington Robert Reaney Ainsworth James Brower Kalona Harold Clege John Kreger Mabel Monson Keele J. K. Dunn Wyman Althea White May Jay Jack Reid Nellie Hodder Edith Richards Wiley Anderson Joe Tobin Mary Joe ‘Tobin

George Fleary A Philadelphia Native and Reformist Author

George Fleary born in Philadelphia in 1839 left school at fourteen for work. He moved to California in 1857 becoming a printer and editor and studied poverty tied to land ownership. His land value tax idea features in Progress and Poverty. He returned to New York in 1880 to write and lecture on politics and economics. He ran twice for mayor, his second campaign in ill health aiding his death in 1897.

Fleary George Philadelphia Henry George California New York

Bessie Black Weds William Deutsch in E Pleasant Plain

Miss Bessie Black daughter of Nellie Black and William Deutsch son of Isadore Deutsch married in a 6:45 am ceremony at St Josephs rectory East Pleasant Plain. Rev Seidel officiated with immediate family present. The couple will live in the Buck property. she is a Brighton High School graduate and employed by the Brighton Canning company.

Brighton Bessie Black Nellie Black William Deutsch Isadore Deutsch Pleasant Plain St. Joseph's East Pleasant Plain KE. FP. Seidel Victor Father Deutsch Deutsch Buck Brighton High School Brighton Canbing Company

Potluck Dinner At Country Club Aids Bridge Winners

About thirty five attended the potluck dinner at the country club last evening. Four tables of bridge followed the meal with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sullivan winning the high score prizes for men and women. Jo Ellen Margolin of Yankton South Dakota was an out of town guest.

Country Club Ed Sullivan Jo Ellen Margolin Yankton S.D

Local residents mark birthdays across town today

Howard A Woodford Brighton turns eighty one, Shirley Jean Bowden is eleven, Ray Palmer and Rhoda Smith celebrate birthdays. Mrs C C Dayton and Mrs Clarence Moorhead also honored. Charles Sebalty and A B Fleming noted among celebrants with others listed.

Shirley Jean Bowden

Babylonia Deity Ea Enki also known as Ae

Babylonian Ea Enki the Sumerian origin god also called Ae, widely venerated as a creator and wisdom figure in Mesopotamian mythologies. The deity appears in myths detailing water, carpentry, and orderly world creation within the Akkadian and Sumerian pantheons.

Babylonia Enki

Mrs. J. M. Kelly Hosts C D A Circle Meeting

Mrs. J M Kelly entertained the C D A sewing circle at her home with sixteen members attending. Bridge and Chinese checkers provided fun and prizes went to Kate Shalla in bridge and to Mrs. Joh Bailey Mrs. Joe Weir and Mrs. Jim Boyd in Chinese checkers. Visitors included Mrs John Bailey Kathryn from Mason City and guests Mrs Theresa Eagle of New Orleans Fla and Mrs A R Ledger. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Wednesday July 12 at the K C hall.

J. M. Kelly C.D.A Bridge Kate Shalla Joh Bailey Joe Weir Jim Boyd John Bailey Kathryn Mason City Theresa Eagle New Orleans Fla A. RK. Ledger Kelly K. C. Hall

Philathea Sunday School Class Picnic Supper

The Philathea Sunday school class held a picnic at Sunset Park last evening with 25 attendees. A potluck supper featured homemade ice cream and cake from the committee. out of town guests included Mrs. Merte Green and daughter Elaine of Dubuque.

Philathea Sunset Park Merte Green Elaine Dubuque Ferne Birney Dorothy Crossett Ethel Burham Thelma Kohrer Gwen Martin

Williams Formula touted for relief of stomach bloating and gas

Wisconsin woman praises Williams Formula as fast relief for sour stomach gas constipation and irritated kidneys. The liquid tonic claims to improve digestion cleanse kidney tubes and strengthen blood with a mild laxative effect, available at Phillipe & Hebner Drug Store.

Williams Phillipe & Hebner Drug Store

Williams Formula Helps Sheboygan Woman Says Relief

Mrs Katherine Knotz of Sheboygan Wisconsin recounts a 25 year struggle with sluggish stomach and bloating. She reports improved digestion and sleep after using Williams Formula noting better tolerance of foods and gentle laxative effect.

Katherine Knotz Sheboygan Wis Williams Williames

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ed's Trading Post Wolf Floral CO South Side Square Reister Bros Plymouth DeSoto Brown St. James Bat Washington Cleaners Maron Grant the Credit Exchange OF Washington County Brown's Super Service Carson Plumbing & Heat Cities Service Station Coakley Coast To Coast A. Keith Droz Eelipse Lumber Co Heapony Ol Co Elder, Shannon & Co Eveready Iowa Southern Utilities Johnson's Grocery Jones Funeral Home Klein Klothing Ko. Co. & Lemmon J. M. Lloyd Gee L. McDaniel Mace Motor Co Martin’s Modern Cleaners T. M. Mast Montgomery Ward & Co National Bank of Washington Nicola and Harmon North Side Cafe Don Paul Diamond Tion J. L. Pease Motor Service Peters Hardware Co Be, Phillips Coal & Grain Pioneer Drug Store Reister Bros. Produce Rukgaber Hardware Scott Furniture Shell Sherman's Funeral Home Simpson Finance Company Sitter Auto Parts Sorrell Auto Parts Stephens Jewelry Store Lee Suepper Fred Stewart Hardware Washington Lumber & Fuel Washington Oil Company Washington State Bank Willits Motor Co, Wilson Coal Company Carlton C. Wilson Wehrle Motor Co Man Bidwell & Son Wellman Durst Wellman C.J. Karel Lbr. Co Riv Erside Kalona Savings Bank Teets Bros Hesselachwerdt Eclipse Lumber Co Miller's West Chester ARMY Eclipse Lumber Company Margaret Alice Stewart General Hospital Ohio W. G. Stewart Leaners Frieda Cornelius Bellevue Monticello Leo Grose Betty Sijourney Gross Harry Harlan Veronica Adrian New York City John Braunshausen Adrian James C. Griffin Des Moines Harlan Killian Clarence Adrian Towa City Merle Green Teddy Green Mrs Green Arthur Krause Sam Erwin Wayland Clearke Hart H. J. Brennemann J. L. McGraw Ruth Nadine Gretter Ruth McGraw St. Luke's Hospital C. V. Skull D.of V D.A.R Elizabeth Davis Crawfordsville Leonard Warford Elmer Purdy Howard Kilmer Panora Carroll Warford E. Pleasant Plain Howard A. Woodford Clarence Moorhead C. C. Dayton Ray Palmer Rhoda Smith East Second Street Charles Sebalty South Iowa Avenue A. B. Fleming of Richland War THE Chocolate Shop Henry Ford Henry Ford I Yale University Hugh Spencer Kalamazoo Mick Leo Gross Spencer Southern Utilities Wisconsin Mrs Kathedrine Knatz Frankfurter Sails Justice Frankfurter England Oxford University Felix Frankfurter United States Supreme Court
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