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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1941

Page

2

Sister of Franklin woman in Omaha hospital with sleep sickness

Albert A Lay’s sister Mrs George Sinning of Franklin Nebraska is in an Omaha hospital battling sleep sickness. She had a January recovery from the first attack, but last month slipped into unconsciousness. She underwent two operations on her nerves in February and a third last week. she briefly opened her eyes and seemed to recognize Mr Sinning before slipping back. She has also suffered flu and fatigue. Mr Sinning cannot stay beside her, and the couple are parents of two at home. She is 42. Fresh eggs retail 15 cents per dozen.

Albert A. Lay George Sinning Franklin Nebr Omaha Shea

Revival to Open at Foursquare Church Next Sunday

Dr. and Mrs. Howard Courtney will open revived meetings at the Foursquare church next Sunday, March 9, and conduct services for two weeks until March 28. Rev. W. J. Stevens, the pastor, announces daily services each evening except Monday with special features and evangelists, and music will be featured at the meetings.

Howard Courtney Foursquare Church W. J. Stevens

Hospital Patients and Dismissals Reported

Kenneth Kempf of Wellman and Mrs. Stanley Thompson of Washington were dismissed Tuesday evening and yesterday afternoon respectively. Mrs. Elmer Harland was admitted Tuesday as a medical patient. Donna Mae Row and Shirley Carey were discharged this afternoon and this morning.

Kenneth Kempf Wellman Stanley Thompson Washington Elmer Harland Donna Mae Row Shirley Carey

Ainsworth and West Chester Fall in Kalona Tournament

Kalona Iowas sectional first round drew 1200 fans as Sharon edged Ainsworth 27 to 26 while Lone Tree downed West Chester 29 to 9. Iowa City High crushed St Pats 32 to 16 and Cotter beat Center 30 to 17 with Washington and Wellman later on the schedule.

Kalona Iowa Sharon Ainsworth Lone Tree West Chester City High St. Patrick’s Iowa City Cotter Center Edmondson Shaffer J. Hartzler Lone Trees Chester Holdeman Stock Stonebarger Iowa City High Mississippi Valley St. Pats Sullivan Miller Lowa City High Thomas Quick Green Center Washington Demons Wellman Wildcats Brighton Pleasant Plain Richland Riverside West Chester Cuddeback Bauer Palmer Flynn Pearson Moore Harvey Lone FG Brinkmeyer Burr Stouk Green Wee Stonebarker Sweet Mae Dickinson Ashton Peters Foodwin Ee Johnson Iowa City High Smith Lug Gilmore John Thompson Simpson Ai Paukert Lemons Tal Roth Dears Hershberger Iss Sangster Martin Danner UE Miller Russel Connell Damian Black Cetin Center Dickel Gosnell Swartzendruber Scag Yoder Fulton Vu Cians

Boxing Show At City Hall Eight Pights Cards Tonight

Seven three round boxing matches across weight classes from 112 to 160 pounds headline tonight at city hall sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars. Competitors hail from OsKaloosa and Oakville CCC camps. Referee Marvin Buckwalter from Washington. Start time 8 15. Large crowd expected.

City Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Oskaloosa Oakville Marvin Buckwalter Washington

Church Card Ends in a Tie

The Baptists defeated the Presbyterians 36 to 16 to take second place in the second round of the church basketball league. Final standings for the second round are listed.

The Baptists Presbyterians

Sigourney Independents Mix Up Game At The Y

A Sigourney independent basketball team arrived at the Y believing they had a game with a Washington squad. Mis dated, they played a pickup Washington team instead and were outscored in a casual, informal contest.

Sigourney

Mrs Earl Kephart Hosts Pleasant Hill Aid Society

The Pleasant Hill ladies Aid society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Earl Kephart s home with eighteen members present. Mrs Charles Cannon led the meeting and Mrs Glen Pratt read scripture. The group quilted the remainder of the afternoon while refreshments were served by Mrs Roy Kephart and Mrs Sam Sigafoose.

Pleasant Hilladies Aid Society Earl Kephart Pleasant Hill Charles Cannon Glen Pratt Roy Kephart Sam Sigafoose

Marriage License Granted To Archa Wyman and Ethel Ro Mine

Archa Wyman and Ethel Ro Mine, both of Rose Hill, secured a marriage license yesterday at the district court clerk’s office.

Archa Wyman Ethel Ro- Mine Clerk of District Court Rose Hill

Transparent Pliofilm Umbrella Comes to Market

A new umbrella made from pliofilm promises an inexpensive rain shield with a smart, transparent design. The product emphasizes visibility and lightness, appealing to shoppers seeking practical, stylish protection from showers.

Local notes from Des Moines to Mt. Pleasant

Alma E Hartz of Des Moines visits here on health department work. Ernest Reed of Clarion visits with his parents and prepares for Des Moines physicals and Fort Snelling military training. Local families host guests, move plans, and travel to Peoria and New Orleans. Clara Faulkner returns to county schooling office after Mardi Gras trip. Spring shoes advertised.

Alma E. Hartz Des Moines State Department of Health Ernest Reed Clarion C. H. Reed Fort Snelling Minn Golia Miller Harold Booth Pilot Grove C. B. Reed Curtis Long Clara Faulkner Louisiana Shreveport Doris Noftsinger New Orleans Mississippi

Presbyterian Men to Hear Educator Speaker

The Men at the Presbyterian church will host Prof. T. Hew Roberts from the University College of Education in Town City as guest speaker Monday at 6 30 pm. His topic is Life in Australia and he is described as a prominent young educator in demand for lectures.

Roberts

Gold Medal Tourney to feature 14 teams on schedule

Fourteen teams have entered the seventh annual Gold Medal basketball tournament for independent teams at the Y with at least two more expected before the official pairings drawing Friday night. Washington teams such as the Merchants and City Service Oirers are billed as strong contenders, with Crawfordsville Martinsburg and West Chester also fielding competitive squads. Tickets are on sale and the tournament will run for eight evenings starting Tuesday March 11.

Crawfordsville West Chester Kalona Sharon Martinsburg Conesville Pleasant Plain Grandview Washington Merchants Cities Service Oirers Cardinals Rod Hagl Claude Tucker Committee of

Invited to C E Meet at Iowa City Rally

The 15th District Christian Endeavor rally will be held Sunday afternoon and evening, March 9, at the Christian church of Iowa City. Everyone is invited to attend. Afternoon session opens at 2 45 with a pot luck supper at 5 30. Evening meetings begin at 6 30.

Christian Endeavor Christian Church of Iowa City

Nira Community Moves Include Farm Relocations

Nira area reports multiple moves during March period. Julius Millers shift to Wade farm, Stutsman to Des ing place, Kinsingers to Millers old site, Wilcox to Hradek farm, Cecil Davisson to Ira Adams place. Mrs. Beer hosted a well attended club gathering. Al Lelever reportedly bought the Gage farm. Roy Rowe visited Sigourney and acquired a new truck. Harvey Wageman moved to the Wine farm recently.

Hanley NIRA Julius Millers Wade Farm Stutsman Desing Place Kinsingers Wilcox Hradek Farm Cecil Davisson Ira Adams Beer al Lelever Gage Farm Roy Rowe Sigourney Harvey Wageman

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ebner at Sugar Creek Church

Funeral services were held at Sugar Creek church for Mrs. Frances Ebner who died on her 65th birthday after a stroke. She and her husband emigrated from Austria, lived in Chicago, then settled near Sugar Creek. survivors include ten grandchildren and several children. Interment followed at Sugar Creek cemetery with Revs. Simon Gingerich and Willard Leichty presiding.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Sugar Creek Frances Ebpner Austria Ebner Chicago Sugar Creek Church Roger Martin Perrypoint Birt Lambert Wyatt Edward U.S. Navy U. S Palmer Cuba Will Navy Cassin Honolulu Josephine Spenser Leslie Inglebright John Coleman Mt. Pleasant Simon Gingerich Willard Leichty Sugar Creek Cemetery

Simmering Funeral Services In Washington

Funeral services for Mrs. John Simmering will be held Friday morning at the L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Rev. Carl W. Klein of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reform church. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Her son Leonard Lovelett is due in Washington late today from Camp Bowie Brownwood Texas where he serves in Troop D 112th Cavalry.

John Simmering L. A. Jones Funeral Home Carl W. Klein St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Woodlawn Leonard Lovelett Washington Camp Bowie Brownwood Texas 112Th Cavalry

Bishop Magee Warns Youth On Notions Of Greatness

In Sioux City at Northwest Iowa Methodist conference closing, Bishop J Ralph Magee of Pes Moines argued that prominence is not greatness. He cited prizefighting and baseball as not guaranteeing character, urging speed and modern recreation to avoid destroying youths' energies. He urged knowledge consecration and purpose as paths to true greatness.

Sioux City J. Ralph Magee Pes Moines Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference Magee

Watkinson and Gerot Wed in Washington

Mary Watkinson and Glenn Gerot were married at Washington on February 25 in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Frederick W. Eastwood. Attendants were Virginia Geret and Cecil Meeks. The couple will settle on a Riverside area farm.

Riverside Mary Watkinson Glenn Gerot Washington Frederick W. Eastwood Presbyterian Church of Washington Virginia Geret Cecil Meeks Ovie Watkinson George Geret Af Riverside High School

Farmers New York Hotel Reserved for Farmers

A New York hotel advertises rooms reserved exclusively for farmers. The policy targets agricultural workers, highlighting a lodging option tailored to farming community needs. The listing emphasizes convenience and accessibility for rural visitors seeking lodging in the city.

New York

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