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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1939
Page
2
Local brief lists several staffing changes and moves. Mr. and Mrs. J E Peterson may depart for a Seare Roebuck position. Binkert and Negus return to Graham and B and B stores. Families relocate to South Second and South Town avenues. P T A bake sale announced and Mrs Finch unavailable due to flu. Extra items include Ramseyer hatchery fries and Eva Ebner starting work in Davenport.
Washington High School lost to Iowa City 37 to 22 at a district tournament. The Demons struggled with basket shooting, holding possession frequently but failing to convert on scoring opportunities. The piece notes the game was part of a broader tournament run and previews coverage by an Iowa City sports writer.
Iowa City's quick offense overwhelmed Washington Demons as George Devine scored six first-half baskets and Captain Lewis fouled out. The Hawks built a 21 10 lead by halftime and expanded after the break to win 37 22 amid Washington foul trouble.
Washington High eyes a strong 1940 basketball season building around returnees Bob Lowe Frank Dea Bob Lewis and Bob Macon from the 1939 Demons squad. Coach Kenneth Kimberlin plans spring workouts to develop sophomores and junior high stars into next year’s varsity.
The Rebekah club potluck at the I.O.O.F. hall honored Mrs. Myrtle Morgan with a birthday cake baked by Mrs. Harold Gray. About forty members and families attended the supper. A business meeting followed led by president Mrs. Harold Gray. Libby Musil was welcomed as a new member. next meeting time and place will be announced.
The regular monthly meeting of the Order of Eastern Star was held last evening in the Magonic Temple. Attendance was small due to illness, and the session focused on routine business matters.
The Prairie Flower Missionary Society met with eighteen members and one guest Velma Booth. A cooperative lunch followed with devotion led by Mrs Earl Smith scripture Romans 12. Velma Booth spoke about China. Members voted to set aside a monthly prayer hour.
AINSWORTH March 10 The D.A.P. club met Wednesday afternoon with ten members present. Mrs. Glen Miller hosted a social gathering with stunts and games led by Mrs. Leona Roberts and a one course luncheon.
C R Holt spent yesterday and today at the Ottumwa Graham store. Harry Dougherty remains ill at his room. Fifteen residents of the County Home were guests at the State Theater for a Fields Bergen McCarthy film. The L A Jones funeral home provided transportation for attendees. The County Home custodians have a standing invitation from Mr Pratt and Mr Jones to attend these movies.
Kalona defeated Bennett 36 to 30 to keep Washington county’s strong state title bid alive. Kalona’s win comes as they prepare to face Mart inburg tonight after Martinburg upset Tiffin 31 to 29 in a tense Iowa City game.
A 6 30 dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs Max Raymond in honor of Mr and Mrs James Peterson who depart Sunday for Oska loosa where Mr Peterson will work for Sears Roebuck and company. The green and white menu followed a three course meal. Bridge and Chinese checkers were the after dinner diversions with Mrs Peterson taking high score and both honored guests receiving guest prizes. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clarence Berkhoff Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wade Mr and Mrs Frank Shepherd and the Petersons.
Rosella Hotle hosted four kitchen showers for Mrs Merle Telford formerly Eleanor Augustine in the G W Hotle home last evening. Guests played Chinese checkers and guessing games as entertainment. Larry Kyle delivered the gifts in a wagon festooned in green and white, the St Patrick colors. Refreshments were served by Miss Hotle, her mother Mrs G W Hotle, and her sister Mrs William Kyle. Mrs Telford received many nice shower gifts.
Mrs. Lauder Kennedy entertained Kolah club members at her home with an afternoon program. Each member spoke on her usual subject and Mrs. Kennedy spoke on flowers. Mrs. Schoonover led a quiz on Town counties and county seats. Mrs. Speidel read an article from the Sunday Showl Times. refreshments were served at the close.
Cheryl Rae Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs EM Cook celebrated her second birthday with five children and mothers at a party yesterday afternoon. Guests included Patty Richardson Teddy Fritz Joyce Brewer Patty Beason Connie Moriarty and family.
The article records multiple hospital admissions and discharges from last night and today. Donal Bbenbush Mrs George Hindah Jerry Ibendah Mrs Jesse Moore and baby William Homer Mrs 4G L Quon Columbus Junction and Dr F W Eastwood admitted for treatment or observation and discharged as noted.
Crawfordsville notes show the Music Mothers' club meeting at the school house with poor turnout due to bad roads and sickness. Miss Benson led in officers’ absence, third and fourth graders performed Indian dances in costume, and she presented a paper on Experiences in Child Training.
A first district gathering of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliary will be held Sunday March 12 at 1 34 p m Museca tine The VFW will meet at the Eagle lodge home and the auxiliary at the LO OF home All VFW and auxiliary members are urged to attend.
Saturday announcements note K. P. Lodge calls for all members to attend work in rank of Page Monday evening at Washington Cleaners.
Jean Campbell turns 11 as does Frank Pulver near Keota and Margaret Mineart in Indian Creek. Marilyn Bell and Stubert Turner also celebrate birthdays, with Isa dore Meyers, Ted Anderson, Richard Dean McAvoy, and Mrs. J C Caner noted among local celebrants.
The list covers Lexington social events from Friday through Tuesday including P T A supper at the school, Loyal Women class, Jolly Good Timers dance, Junior Missionary exhibits, literature and Bible department meetings, DeMolay and Rainbow Girls activities, Pythian Sisters, White Shrine practice, Baptist and Wesleyan society gatherings, Booster club St Patrick’s party, and other community engagements with locations and organizers named.
Relatives visited Mrs. J. E. Kupka at her home on Sunday for a birthday surprise. Her illness kept her from eating, but the gathering included dinner served cafeteria style and a large decorated cake as the centerpiece. Present were J. F. Kupka Meridith Chance Ray Kupka Hessel tine family group and others listed.
Iowa Wesleyan College biologist Professor H K E Jaques will speak at 2 30 PM Friday March 17 in the Y M C A community room. He will display insects from his life study, in a lecture sponsored by the Fornightly club garden department as its annual short course. Admission is free and the public is urged to attend.
In northern Borneo the mudskipper, a tree-climbing fish, ranks as a natural marvel. It spends much of its time skimming mud flats for food or sunning on mangrove roots and pool edges.
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