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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

2

Local Han gon store workers absent due to flu

Mrs Eva Blake and Fay Swickard salewomen at the Han gon store were not at work yesterday and today because both are flu patients. Fresh eggs sell for 14c a dozen. Tort Gladys Turnipseed has returned to work at the Harmon store after illness. Frying chickens at 8 2 pounds 24c per pound live weight. Reisters. 916

Eva Blake Fay Swickard Hangon Gladys Turnipseed and Harmon Store Reisters C. C. Clark Rockwood

Local Births and Discharges Weave Through Crawfordsville Area

Mrs Nellie Kitchen Washing was admitted for treatment last evening. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Howel Crawfordsville are parents of a daughter born last night at 8 15 weighing seven pounds eleven and a half ounces. Mrs W C Hinerman Keota was dismissed this morning.

Nellie Kitchen Lawrence Howel Crawfordsville W. C. Hinerman Keota

Local social and school notes from Riverside area

A mix of social calls, work updates, travel to Des Moines for Kennedy Beauty school and a State Sunday school convention plan. Des Moines visitors include Walter Hutton and Rev. Arthur Atack. audience of about 1 000 with 400 housed locally for the event April 26 to 28. Also listed are Riverside attendees at the Washington Muscatine sectional game and preparations for attending the Ballet Russe in Des Moines.

Walter Hutton Des Moines State Sunday School Association Arthur Atack

Washington Demons Triumph in Riverside Thriller

Washington high school upset Muscatine 33 to 32 on a last second Lewis shot after a timeout play. Captain Bob Lewis passed to himself beyond mid floor then scored as the final gun barked, lifting the Demons in a sectional Class A contest at Riverside.

Washington Muscatine Riverside Washington High School Bob Lewis Lewis Jack Watson Washingtons Tleg Ft. Madison Demons Muscatine Muscatine Washington c Finke Watson Mascaline Saturda Wapello Columbus Junction Columbus Jranetson Ken Kimberlin Vanello Conutbus Junction Mascaatine Williamsburg Frans Driscoll Hanson O'Donnell Jim O'Neill Romberg Joe O'Neill Officerls Don McClure Bob Marshall Frost Fox Ewewe Gerot Hartzler Ewe Marner Flynn Peranek Craig Ti Crawford Holdeman Toland Loehr Ree Brinkmen Burr Reppert Stocks Stonebareer Gao Conesvi Ing Gra View Letts Nichols Ainsworth Cotter Kaloua Prey Columbus Janetion Wapelio

Ex Cards Top Crawfordsville In Gold Medal Tourney

Washington's Ex Cards beat Crawfordsville 26 to 22 last night to stay in the Gold Medal standings as Cotter and Conesville rolled big scores. L Brown of Conesville piled up 61 points, Griffith of Cotter added 35, while Dale Kiesey led Ex Cards with two-field goals per half and Max Mitchell starred for Crawfordsville.

Washington Crawfordsville Cotter Eastend Conesville Cooperative Service L. Brown Griffith Fairfield Jate Cafe Williamsburg Washington East End Alley Cats Alley Cats Cooperatives Collegians Dale Kiesey Max Mitchell

Local residents cope with illness and travel disruptions

Dr A W Clow canceled Marshalltown broadcast due to bad roads. Mrs J E Cook and Ferne of Ainsworth visit Washington Bay area. Des Moines trip planned as Clow resumes work after two months at Martin's Cleaners. Several local residents miss work with flu including Mrs C C Clark and Doris Leffier. James Ahn family visited Ossian and Stewarts returned from Texas and Mexico trip. George A Pauls ill at home.

Bay Rittenhouse Hefy Des Moines Martin's Cleaners Clem Einck Lucille Horan Oasian James Ahn James Kinck Miss Horan Alm Krick Richard Stewart George A. Pauls

First Water Diamond Describes Pure Colorless Gem

The phrase first-water describes diamonds so pure and colorless they resemble water when immersed. The term highlights exceptional clarity and brilliance prized by gem collectors and sellers.

Wrestling Show Tonight at City Hall Card

Two wrestling bouts and two boxing matches are on the bill promoted by the W. F. W. post at city hall. Roughhouse Nelson against Gorilla Seals draws interest as fans root for Nelson-Atkinson to be defeated. Tony Churney versus Charles Pappas is the other wrestling bout. Boxing features Paige Bridge facing Clarence Haifley and Joey Pappas meeting Frank.

City Hall W. F. W. Post Roughhouse Nelson Jack Atkinson Gorilla Seals Nelson-Atkinson Tony Churney Charles Pappas Paige Bridge Clarence Haifley Joey Pappas Frank Thompson

Hoston Wins Again in Golden Gloves Clash

Chicago Tribune reports George Hoston victorious in the 147 pound class stopping Savior Canadeo of Green Bay in the first round. Hoston is expected to reach the Golden Gloves finals on March 16 in Chicago.

Chicago George Hoston Savior Canadeo Green Bay Wis Heston Washington

Mrs John W Tener Hostess to Senior Needle Club

Riverside March 2 Mrs John W Tener hosted the Senior Needle club at her home with eleven members present. They socialized and did needlework then enjoyed lunch prepared with help from her daughter Helen Tener. Mrs Yeneram will entertain March 9.

Riverside Mar John W. Tener Helen Tener William Yeneram Honor Tonne River Junction Hall Elmer Tonne Derrell Dolores Bonaparte

Mrs. Glassburner Dies After Illness and Family Notices

Mrs. Etta Glassburner survived by husband and five children after a week of flu that progressed to pneumonia. She went to Ottumwa last Saturday to stay with relatives, with Mr. and Mrs. Nate Young taking her there. Ernest Simpson of Kearney arrived Tuesday to spend the week, while his mother Mrs. Earl Simpson remains in Washington County Hospital awaiting major surgery. J. M. Soukup of Riverside was a business caller here this afternoon.

Etta Glassburner Ottumwa Nate Young Miss Glassburner Ernest Simpson Kearney Neb Earl Simp Washington County Hopital J. M. Soukup Riverside

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss

Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy during the loss of wife and mother. Families of John Anderson, Howard Anderson, Glenn Anderson, and their spouses acknowledge support and extend thanks.

John Anderson Howard Anderson Glenn Anderson

Danville visitor returns home after lengthy stay

Marenerite Huey of Danville leaves after a several week stay with Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan. Pastor MacGuin visits his sister Mrs. Fred Reid in town before heading to Wellman to see his brother Harris. Huey will spend a few days in Des Moines with friends then return to Cleveland. Elsie Glassburner rushed to Ottumwa as her sister in law Mrs Earl Glassburner dies at 9 26 p m.

Marenerite Huey Danville William Morgan Psther MacGuein Fred Reid Wellman Harris McGugin Des Moines Cleveland Ohio

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