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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1939
Page
2
Local moves and visits in Living Lake community
Mr and Mrs Wes Ramsey and John Wesley moved to a new home in Living Lake. Mrs Ramsey had stayed with her parents Dan and wife after hospital discharge. Osceola Page and R D Page visited the Dan Rohrer home. Verlin Morehead plans to move to Maquoketa to lead meat department duties at National Tea. Sylvester Callahan from Dubuque worked yesterday noon in the local store meat department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Ramsey
John Wesley
Livingake
Ramsey
Dan Rohrer
Pare
Verlin Morehead
Maquoketa Tomorow
Hospital admits Kenneth Ornduff for minor operation
At the hospital Kenneth Ornduff of Ainsworth was admitted yesterday for a minor operation. Mr and Mrs Harold Teetas of Keota celebrate the birth of a daughter this morning at 1 55 weighing seven pounds nine ounces. Mrs Cecelia Bruty and Mrs George Hindahl were discharged yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ornduff
Ainsworth
Harold Teetas
Keota
Cecelia Bruty
George Hindahl
Re elect Bob Lewis Basketball Captain GUARD IS NAMED FOR SECOND YEAR
Bob Lewis guard and captain of this year's high school Demons will lead the team next season. Twelve lettermen voted including Bill Kiesey who became ineligible later. Seven seniors helped elect the captain. four lettermen will return, with Lewis, Mackon, Dea and Lowe. Lewis scored a sensational game winning basket in Riverside's sectional for Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Bob Lewis
Bill Kiesey
Li'l
Clinton Stewart
Enis Finke
Myron White
Bob Anderson
Jack Watson
Howard Little
Charlies Snyder
Captain Lewis
Bob Macon
Frank Dea
Bob Lowe
Lewis
Riverside
Muscatine
Dope Book Centennial Edition Highlights 1938 Baseball Year
The Sporting News releases the Centennial Edition of The Dope Book in vest-pocket size to mark baseball's 100th anniversary. It includes 1939 playing-rule changes, 1938 All-Star data, box scores of Johnny Van der Meer’s no hit games, yearly home run leaders, World Series facts, rosters with player stats, major league schedules, and 1938 honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting News
St. Louis
Johnny Vander Meer
Carideo Charms Iowa Fans At Washington Visit
Frank Carideo former Notre Dame quarterback and newly appointed Iowa backfield coach visited Washington for the opening of the K C C lodge rooms accompanied by Paul Tobin and Gus Puenteri. He spoke about spring practice noting 100 players reporting and recalled Missouri challenges. He praised the Notre Dame system and expressed cautious optimism for Iowa’s future under his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carideo
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
University of Iowa
Washington
K. C C
Carideo
Paul Tobin
Gus Puenteri
Iowa City
Jay Sproat
Journal
University City
Jay
John Winga
Missouri
Lowa
Iowa
Pleasant Ridge News Roundup
Mr and Mrs Alvin Hahn vis ited with Lizzie Sommers on Monday. Tony Kauffman attended the funeral of his brother in law John Kurtz at Pleasant Plain Saturday. John Renoux and Milton Smith helped Lawrence Gier saw wood Wednesday. Wilmer and Edward Kavet man spent Saturday night and Sunday at the Raymond Frlls home in Washington. County Health doctor Barrett called at Pleasant Ridge school Monday forenoon. Several neighbors have been sick with flu and colds. Henry Underwood was a dinner guest of Mrs Peter Bardo last Wednesday. John Van Syce helped Elmer Schanty move machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge
Alvin Hahn
Lizzie Sommers
Tony Kauffman
John Kurtz
Pleasant Plain
John Renoux
Milton Smith
Lawrence Gier
Wilmer
Edward Kavetman
Raymond Frlls
Washington Dy
Barrett
Henry Underwood
Peter Bardo
John van Syce
Elmer Schanty
Maid-Rites Lose To Sigourney Five In Close Game
Sigourney Path Finders defeated the Washington Maid-Rites 64 to 56 in a high scoring basketball clash. Cristol Sigourney and Rob Marshall led with 20 points each as Sigourney edged ahead in the first half while Washington rallied in the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney Five
Sigourney Pathfinders
Washington Maid-Rites
Cristol Sigourney
Rob Marshall
Washington
Sigourney
Maid-Rites
Lemons
Coon
Crist
Haffner
Conklin
X Smith
Fuhr
Cantoni
Booth
Marshall
Sillespie
Dougal
Rotarians See High School Play by Forensic Students
A Rotary club program featured a high school forensic group presenting the playlet Rolly Polly Freckie Face. Thirty three junior and senior members under Ruth Flood directed by Dorothy Tur aupseed, with Dorothea Snyder as prompter, showcased well trained acting in the romance theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forensic Club
Rotary Club
Ruth Flood
Rolly Polly
Freckie
Dorothy Turaupseed
Dorothea Snyder
Bea
Mary Lynn Heilman
Clara
Clara Ann Huber
Jack
Richard Pringle
Local People Move, Travel, and Illness Notices
Mrs H J Rees left for Madrid after a week with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs W J Shannon. Martha Weaver of Shreveport LA dies after a paralysis stroke age about 72. Mr and Mrs Lester Orr depart for Excelsior Springs AR for the week. Fort Sherman returns from two months away mostly in San Antonio TX. Mrs Daniel Rohner Jr visiting West Chester is well. Ted Pratt now at Rickey Barber shop. Dr R K Atchison and Alice Atchison leave Fairfield after funeral visit to brother John Atchison. Mary Ellen Lytle a SUNL student weekend with her father Merle. Lelia Anderson and Moore visit Cedar Rapids with Amy Christian. Mrs Charles Welsh ill with flu, now able to go out. Mrs W T Carson ill at home with flu on East Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Welsh
Martha Weaver
Shrevesport
Daniel Rohrer, Jr
Earl Pearson
West Chester
Local Residents Move and Attend Families Across Towns
A batch of brief notes records residents moving addresses from 319 South Avenue C to 726 North Second Avenue. Others report family illness, travel plans, birthdays, and social calls across Os kal osa and nearby towns including Table Rock Nebraska and Davenport Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mohland
South Avenue
North
Second Avenue
District High School Music Contest Soloists Named
Instrumental solos for the Sigourney high school district contest were chosen by J McEldowney. Selected players include Bob McLaughlin trumpet John Munn French horn Charles Sutton baritone Charles Mayo trombone Milo Steele tuba Dorothea Snyder snare Carolyn Strong flute Dorothy Turner clarinet Mary Lynn Hellman bassoon Eugen Dunlap saxophone Jeanette Boshart viola Jone Steele string bass Four small groups also appeared for critique, with brass sextet flute quartet string quartet and alto and bass clarinet quartet. Tonight the vocal contest begins at 8 pm in the auditorium with free admission. The district contest will be held in Washington March 31 and April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McLaughlin
John Munn
Charles Sutton
Charles Mayo
Milo Steele
Dorothea Snyder
Carolyn Strong
Dorothy Turner
Mary Lynn Hellman
Eugen Dunlap
Jeanette Boshart
Jone Steele
Brass
Washington
Methodist jamboree invites men and boys Wednesday
All men and boys of the Methodist church are invited to a jamboree Wednesday evening at 6 30 at the church. Chaplain EB Rees of Fort Madison penitentiary will speak. The program includes a dinner community singing instrumental music and games announced by Pastor Dr Arthur Atack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
EB. C. Rees
State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Arthur Atack
Smart and Parrish Named Blue Ribbon Tractor Repair Shop
Smart and Parrish were announced as approved Blue Ribbon tractor repair shops in a national program by the International Harvester Company. The exclusive shops feature rebuilt tractors that bear the Blue Ribbon label indicating inspection renewal and guarantee within rigid specifications, aiming to protect farmers from inefficient rebuilt tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smart & Parrish
International Harvester Company
Classes in Family Health for Women
Nurses Pearl Olson and Aila Hiltunen of the Washington county health unit plan ten family health classes for women. Topics include sick care infant care habit training and care of expectant mothers. Open to all women regardless of age or family status. registration at the county health unit or by mail. Classes to start later this month with exact date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Olson
Aila Hiltunen
Washington County
First Colonists Brought to Jamestown by Three Vessels
The boats Sarah Constant the Goodspeed and the Discovery carried the first colonists to James Town Virginia. They anchored off the island where Jamestown was founded on May 13 1607.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Sarah Constant
Goodspeed
Discovery
Automobiles Sales Potential Tied to Hidden Rental Taxes
Analysts project more than 1.6 million new cars sold yearly in the United States as tax payments embedded in rent could boost auto demand. The claim links housing costs to consumer spending and vehicle purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rex the University Mascot Visits Washington
Rex the Great Dane mascot of Iowa's Iowa football band drew attention at the Dr. E E Stutsman office in the Journal building. The injured dog, weighing about 200 pounds, is under the care of Don Stutsman’s fraternity and will be sent to the Stutsman turkey farm for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Iowa
Washington
Legion Anniversary Meeting Set for Wednesday Night
Members of Leon Beatty Post American Legion expect large turnout at a special meeting Wednesday at eight in the post rooms. March 15 marks the 4th anniversary of the Paris meeting that founded the Legion, observed in fitting style. Tom Brookhart, an Iowa delegate to St. Louis where the Legion was organized, will recount early history of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Post Rooms
Paris
Tom Brookhart
Iowa
St. Louis
Geome
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Sympathy
Acknowledges neighbors and friends for practical expressions of sympathy in a bereavement. Signed by Mrs. J. A. Arnold and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Arnold
Moving help noted in local ad snippet
Wednesday Mrs. Tony Kauffman assisted with a move at the Emil Stalder residence on Thursday, according to local want ad text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Kauffman
Emil Stalder
That New Printed Neckwear and Dresses At Our Store
Our New York buyers supply the latest garments in bright colors and sheer fabrics. Shirley Temple and Nannette frocks are in. dresses priced from 1.00 to 1.95. A notable customer from Winfield bought four dresses for her ten year old, and a high school girl from Wapello purchased a dress as part of a multi generation trade. Hats, veils, ribbons, and flowers are popular, with prices from 0.59 to 5.95, plus No Run hose at 1.00. Nancy Sue’s letter notes she now weighs 1 lb 3 oz.
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Jed Stewart
Wolf Floral CO
Reister Bros
Ray Page
Osaloosa
Dantohrer
R. D. Page
Er Son
D. F. Macon
Prince Albert
TEE UK
Ceneral Motors
Pontiac, Mich
Stewart & Crone
2Nd Ave
P. A
Miracle
Palmolive
CAMRY
Wheaties
Womlbury's Soap
Ibs
Pke
Clorox
Crisco
Cc. Crone
Sorrell
McKeone
M Crone
DeWitt
Knott
Walker
Stewart
Monroe
H. J. Rees
Madrid
W. J Shannon
the Evening Journal
Lester Orr
Excelsior Springs
Ark
Fort Sherman
San Antonio
Texas
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Eye
Beames
Ted Pratt
Hampsher and Lee Barber Shop
Rickey Barber Shop
R. K. Atchison
Rimersburg
Alice Atchison
Beaver Falls
Fairfield
John Atchison
A. E. Atchison
A. J. Dawson
Bruce Gobble
Mary Ellen Lytle
S.U.L
Merle Lyte
Lois Moore
Lelia Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Amy Christian
W. T. Carson
East Washington Street
Joe Wehr
Albert Schillig
Martin Kern
Max Marble
Table Rock, Neb
Mr. Marble
M. H. Marble
Don Tibbetts
The
Drake Hardware Company
Burlington
Edith Miller
Mediapolis
Lawrence Croll
Davenport
B. H. van Meter
Mrs. Lowell Dodds
Town City
Kate Glover
F. H. Glover
Oskaloosa
PD. W. White
Jo Mere White
Mr. White
Ralph Edwards
Centerville
Dr. Edwards
W. B. Edwards
J. McEldowney
Sigourney High School
Auditoriu
Legion Anniversary
New York
Mr. Pleasant
Winfield
Wapelio
Eve
Adam
Bemberg
Preston
Nancy Sue
Rothschild’ S
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