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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1940
Page
2
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Holden and daughters Virginia and Lila traveled to Chicago to visit Mrs. Holden’s sister and Mr. Holden’s sister. Several residents from Crawfordsville Keota Riverside and Wyman joined shopping trips and visits with relatives over the weekend. Lewis Zager of Iowa City was a weekend guest of his brother and sister-in-law Stanly Zager.
Fresh eggs retail 13c per doz. Reister Bros. 15tf. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pressler of Muscatine will be the chatter guests tomorrow of the Leo Allbaugh family. Several residents and visitors, including Grace Like and J. Franklin of Hollywood, and J. Squire and Besse Goodin households, arrive for a stay with local families. hospital and moving notices also noted.
The text states money is applied in baking to keep bakery products from drying out quickly. It describes a practice or concept where financial means influence product moisture retention.
At the hospital vid Stout of West Chester Austin Whetstine of Richland were dismissed yesterday. Mrs. William Chmelar of Washington Route 4 is parent of a son born yesterday afternoon at 4 20 weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atwood of West Chester are parents of a daughter born yesterday at 11 45 a m.
Washington Demons crushed Winfield 30 to 19 in the Class A semifinal to advance to the finals against Mediapolis. Mediapolis beat Columbus Junction 38 to 21 to reach tonight's final. Frank Dea led the Demons with steady scoring as Dick Marshall sparked the rally in the second period.
Max Buckingham led the Wolves with 12 points on three baskets and six free throws as Winfield trailed. Don Shepherd starred for the Demons with key plays in the second and third periods, while Frank Den, Captain Lewis, and Dick Marshall combined for 22 points in a team effort toward a possible finals berth against Mediapolis after the Letts win in a tense regional showdown.
Wayland High School defeated West Chester 30 to 17 to reach the final round at Winfield. Dan Eicher led Wayland with nine points as coach Gien Guengerich used eleven players to save energy for tonight’s payoff clash with Letts. Lance led West Chester with eight points as the Trojans struggled against Wayland’s size and depth.
Washington junior college Cardinals closed the season with a 40 to 38 victory over Tipton junior college, delivering a hard fought game marked by aggressive play and close scoring as Gordon led Tipton and Keiper and Chuck paced Washington in a torrid final period.
Chuck heaved a long jumper to tie and then scored again to put Washington ahead 40 38 with under a minute left. The Cardinals, led by Chuck and Keiper, displayed ball handling and fighting spirit as every man contributed to the narrow victory and season finale. A junior college basketball roster misspelled a player's name Griffin not Griffith appeared in the earlier print.
The Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. P. L. Etter's home with her as devotional leader. Mrs. EB Stutsman led the business session. Missing speaker Mrs. Sexton, Mrs. Barker led a lesson on Early Christianity in America and Europe. Members discussed plans for the new united church and social committee served refreshments.
Officers of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid were elected at a church meeting. Mrs. Fred L. Moore named president with Mrs. Fred Reid as first vice president and Mrs. Melvin Hillery as second vice president. Elsie Bratten is secretary and C R McCutchen publicity secretary. The society reported nearly $1000 raised this year and Richard McCleery presented western pictures during the program.
Mrs. Fred Ziegiowsky will host the Sunshine Community Club on Wednesday afternoon. Officers will be elected at the meeting and members are to answer roll call with Irish jokes.
The upper left group youth Marion Griffin, not Griffith, led the list of homes. Griff has been coach Fred Maasham's right hand man this season, helping around the gym and locker rooms in addition to playing basketball.
Notices for the upcoming week list potluck suppers at the Masonic Temple and church gatherings at Lincoln school library and Presbyterian Church. Rainbow Girls, Shrine, D A R, Pythian Sisters, and OES activities are scheduled with times and venues including West Main Street and Masonic Temple.
Customers may reserve tickets at the Bridges store with pickup options and payment at the counter. Reservations should be made by Tuesday noon.
Mrs. C Kk Dayton of Brighton turns 76 as a long time club member. Jane Knupp, now at McMurray College in Jacksonville Illinois, celebrates a birthday. W P Booth and grandson Leonard share birthdays today. Franklin Dea son of Mr and Mrs W J Dea of Ainsworth turns 18. Mrs Jack Kupka Mrs F bh Casey Archie Horak and Andy Blattner also celebrate. Mr Blattner’s cake expected to have 71 candles.
Several residents from Ainsworth West Chester and nearby areas are noted for upcoming birthdays including Sunday W. L. Strain born in Ainsworth Stella Palmer and Addie Standley celebrate today Victor Westphal Mary Ellen Lytle James C Campbell W KE Frame Myron Salladay Alice Maas Hills Frances Duret Mary Anna Jones Esther Louise Smith Betty Joanne Prebyl and Mrs W L Smith all have birthdays tomorrow plus Mrs Strain is a Three Quarter Century club member born in Keola.
Twenty five members and three guests attended a joint meeting of the Christian Missionary and Ladies Aid societies at the home of Mrs Claude Tucker. A bake sale was planned for Saturday March 9 and a serving committee was named. The next meeting will be at Clayton Nicholson’s home on South Iowa avenue.
Eight members met at Clara J. Tate’s home for the United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society afternoon division. Miss Tate spoke on independent churches in Egypt and missionary work there. Mrs. Jennie Acheson discussed education of native Egyptian women and its impact on homes. Officers elected: DO PL McLaughlin president, Stella Donaldson vice president, Clara Tate secretary, Oscar George treasurer.
Officers were installed at a meeting of the Junior Legion auxiliary held yesterday afternoon in the Legion rooms at the city hall. Betty Snakenberg was installed president and Gwendolyn Ramseyer secretary. Ten girls attended. Barbara Eiter read the tape berg address and quotes from Washington and Lincoln. Dorothy Tanner spoke on the life of George Washington. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred Dowsing and Net Harry Ramaseyer. The next meeting will be March 29 in the Le Zion rooms.
Mrs Nela B Westermark county chairman of Federated clubs attended a guest day meeting of the ALC club in Wellman at Mrs Ben Swartzendruber home yesterday district director Mrs RR Evans was present and both spoke Mra Westermark spoke on county Federation work also on program was Mra TV Knerr Kalona about thirty club women attended
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