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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1940

Page

2

Nurse Evelyn Watson Returns to University Hospital

Evelyn Watson will resume night duty at University Hospital in Iowa City after a 24 hour leave. Elizabeth Thorne departed this afternoon for Poughkeepsie New York after a spring vacation at Vassar College spent with her mother Mrs Clifford Thorne.

Evelyn Watson Iowa City University Hospital Elizabeth Thorne Poughkeepsie N.Y Vassar Clifford Thorne

Fight Pictures at Fox Theater Sunday Fight Pictures

The Joe Louis Johnny Paycheck fight to be staged in New York tomorrow night will be shown blow by blow at the Fox theater less than 48 hours after it starts. Washington arrivals Sunday morning place it on the Fox theater bill for Sunday, a scoop for the city’s theater. Local houses are known for late pictures and news flashes ahead of others in the state.

New York Fox Theater Washington Fox

Washington Duck-pin Team Reaches Iowa Finals

A Washington duck-pin bowling team from Washington alleys competes in the Southeastern Iowa tournament at New London. They led after the first two rounds and advance to the finals with notable scores from Hlatiner Bidwell Wim Young Don Walker and Watson, totaling 2754.

Washington Iowa New London Hlatiner Bidwell Wim, Young Oo Ae Don Walker Watson

Anna Sommer and Delilah Graber Birthday Observances

Anna Sommer and Delilah Graber celebrated birthdays on March 21 and 22 respectively at Anna’s home. Attendees included families of Dettwiler Rick Rick, Graber, and Sommer, plus neighbors and friends. Easter visiting and multiple Sunday calls followed with many local households hosting relatives and celebrating at Crawfordville and Wellman area homes.

Anna Sommer Delilah Graber Anna Gerald Dett- Wiler Joe Rick Herbert Edna Ruth P. J. Graber Dillon Dennis Dwight Doris Doreen Drusilla Deelilah Jake Somme Russel Williams H. &. McGuire Wayland Eimner McArtor Frank Rugg Wellman A. C Schmidt Cedar Rapids Harry Jones K. Orris Ralph Mae Dorothy Clarence Hering Crawfordville Paul Howell Marilyn Howell Mrs. Hering Merle Twinam A. Strothman New London W. J. Hartzell Verne

Vocational Guidance Conference Speakers From State Colleges

Dean Harland Mead selects professionals with real work experience to keynote Washington junior college fourth annual vocational guidance conference. April 19 at Washington high school hosts seniors from nearby towns to hear talks by 20 confirmed speakers on fields such as agriculture, commerce, engineering, home economics, journalism and physical education with forums to follow. Evening guests attend a performance of The Romantic Young Lady.

Harland Mead Washington Junior College Washington High School Henry H. Kildee Iowa State College L. V. Douglas Iowa State Teachers College F. M. Dawson State University of Iowa Genevieve Fisher Earl F. English Paul O F. Hender

Holland is Speaker at Bankers Meeting

A. Holland, vice president of the Washington State bank, spoke at the Iowa Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers meeting in the Roosevelt hotel at Delay Rapids. He discussed adjustments in routine operations to save time and meet the new hour law restrictions. Other Washington bankers present included G. N. Barelay Charles Barelay Harry Sizer Frank Kos Frank Crone Ed Miek Phil Weldin and Ray Whitehead. The group holds quarterly meetings and the next gathering will be in Mason City.

Washington State Bank Iowa Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrolers Iowa Bankers Association Loose- Vvelt Delay Rapids Mr Holl Washington G. N. Barelay Charles Barelay Harry Sizer Frank Kos Frank Crone Ed Miek Phil Weldin Ray Whitehead Mason City

Moss family near Washington hosts weekend guests

Allen Johanson stayed overnight Saturday with Richard and Rodger Holmes. Gerald Dettwiler and Bonnie Jean helped with butchering at Jake Summer’s home Monday. Harry Jones visited Washington Monday and drove to Dick Blanchard’s home for dinner. Wilma Wooley and Joan Maxwell joined Mary Cherryholmes for supper at the IL A Cherryholmes home.

Haskins Easter Visits and Local Social Roundup

Mrs Clara Peters and daughter May visit son D H Peters in Haskins from Easter until Wednesday with Cavins of Lewis. Cavins visit relatives in Independence then return. Local greetings include Stroms, Redekers, and Spencers. Several guests travel to Muscatine and Washington for church and family events.

Clara Godlove Haskin, Mar Clara Peters May Miller Cavin Lewis D. H. Peters Louis Keating Sue Thoma M. T. Coons Clarence Hesseltine Lois Ann Robi Nelda Jean Magdefram Yarmouth D. C Ed Murphys Alex McCreedy Jimmy McCreedy Missouri

Prairie Flower social notes from Prairie Flower

Prairie Flower column by Martha Thrasher records a series of social events in Prairie Flower including anniversary celebrations for Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, church and club gatherings, Easter visits, and quotes from local residents about dinners and visits. The piece lists names such as Cloyde Kingsop, Milford Anderson, Jackson, the Andersons, Snowball club, and others, with mentions of nearby towns and institutions.

Martha Thrasher Prairie Flower Cloyvde Kngsop June Arlene Evelyn Knowlton Rochester Minn Miss Knotek Joseph Shade Henry Witthoft Roy Fike George Miller St. Paul's Valley Church Board C. W. Klein Ackley Finke Eldon Novy C. KE Jarrard Novy Fairfield Cedar Township Equcus Cedar Center J. F. Rittenhouse Christa Bear

Arthritis linked to infection in joints and wounds

Medical note states arthritis results from infection such as pneumonia scarlet fever tuberculosis rheumatic fever or wounds near joints causing pain swelling and stiffness.

Bewitched by Striebel and McEvo

Unknown fragmented text hints at a Bewitched style theme with names Striebel and McEvo and a playful line about being under a guess or spell. The readable portion suggests fiction or theatrical reference without clear event details or dates.

Local Notes on Residents Visiting and Recoveries

Local notices report Mrs D Davison of Coppnet visiting relatives, Mrs Ella Flood of South Know fish spending time with sister Mrs Bert Cyn bell, Lucy Benz teaching in skaloosa returning for spring vacation with her mother Mrs Charlies Benz. Mrs Beng and daughter visited Fairfield with sisters Mrs Math er and Mrs Tygret. Mrs A Alderson returned from Peoria with sisters Mrs Ethel Wild and Mrs W T White. Wilde ill and sent to Evanston for care at daughter Mrs Lionel Teft home. Teft family plans move to Wilmette. Mrs Burdette Mercer of Savanna IL visiting since Monday with Mrs Farm Steele then to Ed Endicott home north of Almsworth昨日.

Ella Flood South Know Fish Bert Cynbell Lucy Benz Skaloosa Charlies Benz Beng Fairfield Mather Tygret A. Alderson Peoria Ohere Ethel Wild W. T. White Adelaide Teft Wilmette

Fresh eggs and local notices in Keokuk

Fresh eggs priced at 3e per dozen from Reister Bros. Mr and Mrs George Heil announce a move to Keokuk today. Local area notes reference street names and a small town transition.

Reister Bros George Heil Keokuk

Lens Worn Under Eyelid Demonstrated in Iowa Meet

At an Iowa Optometric association meeting Dr Ewitty Adams of Detroit showcased a tiny contact lens worn beneath the eyelid. The glass or plastic lens covers the eye under the lid and fits each eye to correct severe near and far sightedness and astigmatism.

Des Moines Iowa Optometric Association Ewitty Adams Letroit Mich American Optometric Association Adama

Local social notes from West Chester to Muscatine

Mrs Ivan Niffenegger and others from West Chester Joliet Columbus Junction and Columbus Junction called today. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Rodney Arnold Davenport Central Life Insurance meetings and a district music contest in Muscatine tomorrow. Mrs D C Russell returns from Brooklyn NY after four months visit.

Ivan Niffenegger Earl Griggs West Chester R. L. Yates Joliet Jil George Gobble Theodore Columbus Junction Rodney Arnold Davenport Bilan Meo Arnold Central Life Insurance Company Sales Congress Hell Hotel Blackhawk Arnold Koy Pene Milo Serden John Yousling Muscatine Mildred Pressly Aisworth Meda Blanche Hanenstein Cotter Mr. Yousling Miss Hauenstein

Bridge Hostess Mrs. Ellis Negus Sets Evening at Home

Mrs. Ellis Negus acted as bridge hostess hosting her club Tuesday evening at her home. Four tables played with Mrs. Robert Lythe winning high score and Mrs. William Shannon second. Refreshments featured spring bouquets of pansies and matching table arrangements in a spring motif.

Ellis Negus Iatnes Robert Lythe Wiliam Shannon

United States deer population tops national forests

The article notes deer as the most common big game in the United States with an estimated population of about 1,450,000 within national forests.

National Foreste Atene

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