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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1938

Page

2

Local News Notes on Jobs and Visits in the City

Harlan McCreedy leaves Dougherty clothing to join Town Southern Utilities in Washington in the merchandise department. Curtains and laundry services offered by Mrs Mae Schockley at 741 Sc Ave C, phone 728 green. 8912ead Dr C Applewhite of Chicago and Dr Marvin F Haygood of Des Moines met with county health officials and Dr Barrett. Dr Albert Hobby of Buffalo and his wife visit cousins Mrs R L Livingston and Mrs S W Livingston.

Harlan McCreedy Dougherty Clothing Southern Utilities Company Washington Mae Schockley Sc. Ave. C C. C. Applewhite Chicago U. S. Public Health Service Marvin F. Haygood Des Moines Iowa City Barrett Albert Hobby Buffalo N. Y R. L. Livingston S. W. Livingston

Local Briefs and Family Notices From Crawfordsville Area

News items report West Newton and River Forest visitors returning home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Wilson, updates on Jack Cochran of Kalispell ill after a stroke, and moves by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawson to 412 East Washington. Also noted are eggs at 14c per dozen, Carolyn Sampson visiting from Delta, and Rev. Norman Webster with family en route to Keota to visit Phil George.

Ben H. Badenoch West Newton Mass E. W Badenoch River Forest, Jr A. W. Errett Kewanee Inl Frank L. Wilson Robert Dawson East Main Street Dr. H. C. Hull Fast Washington Street Norman Webster David Crawfordsville Washington

Local Notices and Companion Ads Update

Fuller brooms priced 75c at Beggs Grocery 3712. Rev Vernon Carter his wife and daughter Janice travel to Des Moines to be with Mr Carter’s mother awaiting surgery. Clifford Beatty leaves for Dowagiac Michigan after visiting his parents. Reminder March 31 is last day to pay first half taxes without penalty per Marion H. George County Treasurer. Mrs Clarence Jackson near Washington visits Edgar and Mrs Porter for a birthday dinner in her honor.

Vernon Carter Janice Des Moines Mr. Carter Marion George Clarence Jackson Washington Edgar Porter

Country Club Plans for Golf Season Boosted by Members

Washington Golf and Country Club under President Lester Orr saw renewed interest as about 40 members met at the club house. Finance head R. McCutchen urged expansion to 125–150 members and proposed a sinking fund from stock shares to buy the grounds.

Washington Golf and Country Club Lester Orr John Dodd Co. R. McCutchhen Orr Saul L. T. Saul McCutchen Lau

Largest Indoor Track Meet at Iowa Set for Saturday

Iowa City hosts the state indoor track and field meet at the university field house with 506 entrants from 61 schools. Only Barsalou of Dubuque plans to defend his 1936 half mile title as the meet promises the largest indoor event yet with 40 races in the afternoon and about 30 in the evening.

Iowa City Individua University of Iowa Fiel House Barsalou Dubuque Jafternoon Wilson Cedar Rapids Ast

Card of Thanks and Move Notice

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for sympathy during bereavement. Wm Hesseltine M J Hesseltine and family acknowledge support. Mr and Mrs Arthur Pratt relocate from 221 South Avenue D to the PD L Carbaugh property at S802 North Marion Avenue.

Wm. Hesseltine M. J. Hesseltine Arthur Pratt South Avenue D PD. L. Carbaugh North Marion Avenue

Fishing season opens tomorrow in Iowa trout streams

Iowa opens the trout season at 5 a.m. Friday with licensing required and about 30,000 stocked fish planned. The state conservation commission notes 10,000 adult trout stocked now and 20,000 more to be placed in streams over the next two months.

Des Moines Iowa State Conservation Commission Mississipni Missouri Mississippi

Friends Surprise Ralph Oldfields on 25th Anniversary

A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Oldfield celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a noon dinner. Guests included Keith Herr, Dow Bishop, Clyde Kennard, Mose Bontrager, Clayton Bear and families, and several others. A silver meat fork was presented as a gift.

Ralph Oldfield Clayton Bear Charles Adams Maxine Rima Furman Lee Jones Od Kleinberg Milo Patterson Paul Delmar Mildred Marie Jimmy Oldfield

Calendar notes for local meetings and clubs

Calendar items list Priday Rebekah regular meeting at 8 AM with cancellations noted. Mall Lexington P T A evening event. Schoolhouse hosts Saturday Nineteenth Century club at 2 30 PM. Mrs Carrie Berdo W R C meeting at 2 30 PM with no image.

Priday Rebekah Bam Caccnel Gee Lexington P. T Nineteenth Century Club Carrie Berdo

Officers elected in Just Us Club meeting

Mrs. L. F. Harding was elected president of the Just Us club with Mrs. Pearl Parcell as vice president and Mrs. Cy Bush re elected secretary treasurer while Mrs. W. H. Plum becomes assistant secretary treasurer Seventeen members attended the meeting at Mrs Messers home with guests from Kalona including Mrs John Benell and Mrs Donald Benell and two children Janet and Gary. Plans were made for an April 21 anniversary luncheon at Mrs Dodd s home with committees named for the luncheon and program. The afternoon featured needlework and visiting.

L. F. Harding Just Us Club R. H. Messer Pearl Parcell Cy Bush W. H. Plum John Dodd Janet Gary Kalona C. Moore Francis Haney Marilyn Cook Messer Moore Donald Benell

Shoppers in Washington list local residents

Shoppers in Washington today included John Wehrle of Wellman Mrs George Lord and her son Bryce Mr and Mrs Roy White man and Mrs Joe Tobin all of Ainsworth Lena Eckhart of Hiighton and Agnes Koening of Kalona.

Washington John Wehrle Wellman George Lord Bryce Roy Whiteman Joe Tobin Ainsworth Lena Eckhart Hiighton Agnes Koening Kalona

Hospital News Briefs From Washington and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Frank Knight of Washington underwent a major operation this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Edwards of Haskins welcomed a son at 6 20 weighing seven pounds two ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Keeler of Lone Tree welcomed a daughter at 8 10 weighing six pounds one and a quarter ounces. Mrs. F H Barber of Omaha Nebraska was discharged this morning to go home with her sister Mrs H R Morgan.

Frank Knight Washington Lloyd Edwards Haskins Keith Keeler Lone Tree F. H. Barber Omaha Nebr H. R. Morgan

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