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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1938

Page

2

Golfers fix shoes with spikes for grand golf shoes

Francis Haney from Detroit and Mrs Bertha Gray with E A Sundahl visited Davenport after staying with Mrs Sadee McAvoy. They visited Mrs Gray's sister Mrs H A Davidson before returning to Detroit. Mrs Gray heads the Art Departments in Detroit. Sundahl is an inventor and manufacturer. Royal Typewriter and light fixtures sold at U L Young sale Saturday.

Francis Haney Bertha Gray E. A Sundahl Detroit Mich Sadee McAvoy Davenport Royal Typewriter U. L

Local social notes and upcoming events in town

Ray Tracy and daughter Thelda visited with Mr and Mrs R K Hannah at Hedrick. P T A Food Sale at Washington Cleaners. Tots Mrs C H Gather and Carla left for an indefinite Arizona stay hoping to help Carla's bronchial trouble. Graduation suits shown by Widmer Busby. C O Dayton improving after illness. Des Moines library district convention attended by several. Alumni banquet at Winfield high school and graduation week events noted. Weather records: low 35 high 62. Journal staff hosts Center school pupils and area residents visit. Mrs Ray C Tracy visits Maquoketa. funeral in Mount Pleasant for Mrs Charles Jones. Graduation gifts at Nicola Harmon.

Ray Tracy Thelda R. Kl. Hannah Hedrick JM. O. Sharp Eldon Will Shuman Washington Phoenix Prescott Widmer & Busby C. O. Dayton Homer Stephen A. Anderson Eva Denny Des Moines Martha Anne Mace Dixie Carter Miss Denny Stephens Widmer & Busby’s Paul F. Sharpe Sparland Ill la Prairie D. W. Crum Garritt E. Roelofs State Security Board Fairfield Center School Johnson County Vivian Strabala Journal Office Ray C. Tracy H. H. Whitaker Maquoketa Whitaker Tracy J. W. Fields Fred Jones P. B. Hunt Mount Pleasant Charles ©. Jones Mrs. Jones Flint, Mich

Spring Football Drills Continue At Washington High

Unseasonably cool weather aids spring football with about 25 players at the Washington high field for two weeks of practice. Coach Fred Maasdam plans to extend workouts another week and expects several track recruits to join. District track meet at Keota tomorrow may dismiss non-qualifiers, while top athletes prepare for state. Recruits from the track squad and junior college coach Kenneth Kimberlin assist. Knights named include Bill Walker Don Bealer Jack Trotman Bob Anderson Bill Kiesey Ellis Finke Richard Weeks Gordon Carstensen.

Washington High School Fred Maasham Maasdam Keota Kenneth Kimberlin Bill Walker Don Bealer Jack Trotman Bob Anderson Bill Kiesey Ellis Finke Richard Weeks Gordon Carstensen

Soethout Family Returns After Versailles Illness

Mr and Mrs Jake Soethout and children with Mrs Ella Brewer return from Versailles Missouri where they were called by the illness and death of Mrs Anna Soethout. Mrs Brewer is Mrs Soethout s sister and Ernie Temple attended the funeral in Marvin Missouri on Tuesday. W K Howell and son Ted plan to attend the wedding of Charlotte Howell and Brawner DuBois in Fairfield with Miss Howell employed in the Federal Farm Loan office.

Jake Soethout Ella Brewer Versailles Soethout Anna Soethout Brewer Ernie Temple Seethont Marvin Eggs Retail Reister Bros W. KE

Mrs Joseph Jones Honored at Crawfordsville Shower

Mrs Fred Anwyl and daughter Isabelle entertained twenty five women Thursday afternoon at a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Joseph HI Jones who wed May 1. Games followed by pink and white refreshments. Out of town guests included Mrs Elizabeth Grace Smith and Mrs Irene Anwyl of Mediapolis.

Crawfordsville Fred Anwyl Isabelle Joseph HI. Jones Helen Houston Jones Elizabeth Grace Smith Irene Anwy Mediapolis

Clouds and Water Vapor Fact Statement

The weather bureau explains that clouds are not water vapor but droplets or ice crystals formed when humid air cools. Fog and clouds consist of visible water droplets or ice, while water vapor remains an invisible gas.

Weather Bureau

Wrestling Card Tonight at City Hall Headlines Final Show

The final wrestling card of the season unfolds at city hall this evening with three bouts. Billy Buck Hickson of Tampico Mexico meets local favorite Tony Chong in the main event for the middleweight crown. Marvin Buckwalter of Washington faces Karl Davis of Alabama in the co feature, while Tarzan Fredrickson of Washington grapples Johnny Hatehman of Dubuque in the prelim.

City Hall Billy” Buck Hickson Tampico Mexico Tony Chong Marvin Buckwalter Washington Karl Davis Alabama Tarzan” Fredrickson Johnny Hatehman Dubuque

Cardinal Basket Letters Awarded

Basketball letters for the past season were awarded by Coach George Fresh waters. Winners include Mil burn Krabill Carl Stites Keith Stewart Gene Tucker Bishop Dale Carstensen Loren Dickin son William Fry Dan Griffith and Ronald Keiper. Krabill and Stites received sweaters. First year men were not eligible.

George Freshwaters Milburn Krabill Carl Stites Keith Stewart Gene Tucker Bishop Dale Carstensen Loren Dickinson William Fry Dan Griffith Ronald Keiper Krabill Stites Cardinal

Standings and results from major leagues

Major league standings show Washington atop the American League with a .667 mark and Cleveland leading the National League at .586. Yesterday's scores feature Cleveland 3 New York 2 and Washington 7 Detroit 6. MLB schedules today include Chicago at Cleveland and Washington at Boston with other NL games listed as rain or postponements.

W. L. Pet Washington New Tor Annaeacus Boston Philadelphia Eis Cleveland New York Detroit Chicago St. Louis W. L. Parke Nccnucsee Ncuxnas Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Nine Guests Attend Meeting Conducted by Rural Women

A Rural Women's club meeting was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Glenn Schwartz home with nine guests including Mrs. Glenn Knapp and her baby daughter Gladys Elaine, Mrs. I Db Quinn, Mrs. Steve Crawford, Mrs. George Heil, Mrs. Asa Rowe, Mrs. Sam Bowser and daughters Marcella and Mary Catherine. Eleven members attended, with Mrs. Charles Palmer presiding the program and each member taking part. Mrs. Bowser and Mrs Rowe helped serve refreshments.

Rural Women's Club Glenn Knapp Gladys Elaine I. Db. Quinn Steve Crawford George Heil Asa Rowe Sam Bowser Marcella Mary Catherine Glenn Schwartz Charles Palmer

Capitalism Rise Since 1500 and Industrial Shifts

The economy known as capitalism rose mainly after 1500 with its modern form emerging during the eighteenth century industrial revolution as owners of capital displaced landed aristocrats in Western social orders.

Baseball Game Set for Sunday at Blattners Field

If the weather allows, a baseball game will be held Sunday at Blattners field east of town between two teams from Washington club tryouts. Kickoff is around 2 15 PM and spectators are welcome. Ray White head, business manager, announced the plan and noted a strong workout yesterday with 20 players, plus a chance to earn season tickets by helping on Saturday.

Blattners Field Washington Club Ray Whitehead Harold Kerr

Mothers of Club Members Meet in Mrs Stout's Home

Mrs. Taylor Stout hosts Indian Creek club members and mothers at her Sandy Hook home for a Mothers Day gathering. Guests share reflections on motherhood, hear readings and music, and enjoy angel food cake and fruit while honoring living and deceased mothers.

Mothers of Club Mrs. Stout Sandy Hook Taylor Stout Indian Creek Club Laura Guy Margaret Rotzinger Wes Engle Engle Margaret Farrier Jim Thompson Marie Farrier Charles Griffin Geneva Corpman C. M. Corpman Glen Cuddeback Dora Hesseltine Walter Anderson Hilda Carlson Grace Mineart

Entertain Faculty at Rauscher Home Crawfordsville

Supt and Mrs Walter C Rauscher entertained the faculty at dinner Wednesday honoring Miss Luft Miss Anderson and Mr Rhum who will not be back next fall A three course dinner was served at 6 30 with a pink and white color scheme Afterwards they played words lexicon

Crawfordsville Walter C. Rauscher Luft Anderson Rhum Crosa

Club of Past Worthy Advisors Organized in Washington

A Past Worthy Advisors club composed of former Rainbow Girls leaders formed in Washington with eighteen members and two honorary members. Officers chosen were Mrs. Nels B. Westermark president Elizabeth Brown vice president Harriett Bey secretary treasurer. Next event a dinner May 25 at Mrs. Ed Squire’s home.

Rainbow Girls Washington Masonic Temple Nels B. Westermark Elizabeth Brown Harriett Bey Ed Squire Lawrence Crull Westermark Noel Richmond Muscatine Betty Cunningham Lester Rath Washington, D. C Irma Tucker John P. Bertlshofer Fort Madison Charlotte Squire Evelyn Watson Dorothy Somrek Chicago Virginia Lemley Bea, Wilson Helen Kos Lucille Coon Vera Stutsman Naomi Wilton Kathleen Godfrey Marguerite Hardy Margery Means

Walnut Women’s Club Hears Tuberculosis Talk

Walnut women’s club members heard Stella Jorpeland county nurse discuss tuberculosis yesterday afternoon in the community space. The session educated attendees on prevention and health measures. The event honored guests received electric toasters from the faculty.

Walnut Women's Club Stella Jorpeland

Local Club Meeting Closes With Social Hour

Mrs. Fred Longer June Longer and Irene Coffman played a piano duet for the group. The meeting closed with a social hour and refreshments served by Mrs. Longer Irene Coffman June Longer and Mrs. Leslie Gates. Mrs. Joe Nebergall was a guest of the club.

Fred Longer June Longer Irene Cottman

Mrs Bertha Gray Honored at Detroit Picnic Supper

A Detroit resident Mrs Bertha Gray is honored at a family picnic supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank McAvoy near Keceta on Monday as part of a local gathering with neighbors and relatives.

Bertha Gray Detroit Frank McAvoy Keceta

Evening honor for Mr MeAvoy’s sister visit

Mrs Bertha Gray from Detroit Michigan visited and attended a social gathering. Relatives present included Frank McAvoy, A Davidson and daughter Bella Davenport, T A West and family Wee Chester, Sadee McAvoy and sons Marion and George, Marvin Buckwatte and Robert McAvoy all Washington, Bertham Cres and E A Sundahl both of Ih.

Frank McAvoy A. Davidson Bella Davenport T. A. West Wee Chester Sadee McAvoy Marion George Marvin Buckwatte Robert McAvoy Washirgton Bertham Cres E. A. Sundahl Ihtroit Mich

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