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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1937

Page

2

Golfers Divided Into Two Teams At Country Club Derby

The season opens with a golf ball derby at the country club Monday at 5 pm. Ninety men compete in a speed format using one ball per team with white shirts led by T L Brookhart and colored shirts led by Vic Westphal.

T. L. Brookhart Vic Westphal Bill Shannon Leg Bicher J. N. Irwin Gifford Morrison J. M. Lloyd R. H. Rohwedder Shorty Morrison Dee Lee A. W. Clow Louis Jones Guy Knauss R. BE. Shannon Ed Hanser T. M. Mast Lowell Dodds Art Pratl Gil Seegm A. S. Baldridge Hank Little Kenneth White John Lemmon Alfred Brown E. D. Morrison, Jr Ted Baislby George Stewart Ralph Thompson Jove Falk R. A. Hender T. JL. Brookhart Jack Lytle Don Bel O. F. Boller Raind Gibson T. J. Peas Ed Newell Pat Reynolds Harry Ramseyer Carl Guther Harry Simpson Cloyd Lytle Ralph Scott Francis Haney Henry Bailey I. Rothschild Pen Eldridge Don Paul H. Peters Ivan Norton Ed Morrison George Morrison Clyde Pratt Harlan Mead Preston Wolf

Teacher Pupils Plan Picnic Dinner at Grant School

Franklin Center May 14 Miss Ethel Atkinson returns to her apartment after winter with her brother M D Atkinson and family. Mr and Mrs John Robinson with family spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Ralph Waggoner. Golia Miller family visited Clyde Rouse Sunday afternoon.

M. D. Atkinson Franklin Center Ethel Atkinson John Robinson Apent Ralph Waggoner Golia Miller Clyde Rouse Joe McGraw Mangold, Jr Harold Schhnocb Jon Bobby Sun L. H. Schoeblen Fred Shalla Ralph Weggeoner Rosemary Club Chas. Wylie Geo. Bartholomew Fred Bartholo

Baseball Standings and Yesterday’s Scores

Baseball results show Pittsburgh 15 4 789 and St Louis 12 8 600. Yesterday Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 14 to 4. Brooklyn played Boston in rain. Philadelphia and New York rain cancellations. Chicago beat Cincinnati in a separate lineup.

L Pet. Pittesuier Philadelphia Ou Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago Wwll. Pet Cleveland Ec Re Ea Arch Ee. SN Waindbewaial Washington Detroit Clevland

Local News from Hayfield and Nearby Areas

Mrs. Dott Taylor of Hayfield spent Friday and Saturday with her aunt east of Ainsworth and accompanied the body of Miss Alice Foreman of Grover Iowa to Columbus City for burial. Mrs. A R Kuhlemeier and son from Detroit arrived to spend the weekend with relatives. Lyman Hendrickson and wife on way to California. Fresh eggs 16c per dozen. Kathryn Latta sold her home on South Fourth to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sizer and will move to an apartment at 329 West Washington. White Shrine rummage sale June 6. Miss Elizabeth Rees to Madrid for a weekend visit and pre‑nuptial parties. Rowland Rees of Columbus Junction stayed with his daughter Mrs John Winga. Rich ard Thomas ill in Chicago.

Dott Taylor Hayfield C. W. Hendrickson Ainsworth Alice Foreman Grover Iowa Columbus City Golf Club Frances Haney A. R. Kuhlemeier Hilarry Detroit Mich Council Bluffs California Co. W. Hendrickson Nelle Orris Brown Frank Willey Los Angeles Long Beach Salt Lake City Utah W. S. Reister & Son Kathryn Latta South Fourth Avenue Harry Sizer Ones White Shrine Calo North Crane'’s Elizabeth Rees Madrid Washington Rowland Rees Columbus Junction John Winga Rees Chicago Richard Thomas Reesits

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and School News

Mr and Mrs J F Marah and families from Cedar Rapids visited M D Atkinson. Louis Tanner from Packwood called on Art Dawson. Mrs Harry Campbell hosted her bridge club. Friday marks Grant school’s last day before a planned picnic. Mrs Joe McGraw and Mrs John Mangold Jr traveled to Iowa City.

J. F. Marah J. B. Frasher George Cedar Rapida M. D. Atkinson Louis Tanner Packwood Art Dawson Harry Campbell Bridge Club Grant Joe McGraw Iowa City John Mangold, Jr

Lincoln Heights Tied For First In Grade School Softball

Lincoln and Heights share first place in the grade school softball league after winning both of their opening games. Heights defeated Centennial 25 to 10 with Everette Prebys and Richard Grecian as battery and Eugene Schaffer and Dave Turker as Centennial’s pitcher and catcher. Lincoln beat Wallace 14 to 4 with Tom Tanner and Keith Hardy for Lincoln and Nipp and Boileau for Wallace. Umpires were Gene Trask and Edsel Brown. Next Tuesday marks the completion of the first round as Lincoln faces Heights and Centennial meets Wallace.

Lincoln Heights Wallace Centennial Everette Prebys Richard Grecian Heights Battery Eugene Schaffer Dave Turker Tom Tanner Keith Hardy Lincoln Battery Nipp and Boileau Gene Trask Edsel Brown

Piano Recital by Mrs Shields Pupils

Friday evening piano recital by pupils of Mrs Edith Shields at her home featured a varied program. Performers included Margaret Ralston Williams Henrietta Stewart Richard Owen Watts Sara Miller Joan Michels Kathryn Hoover Bonnie Simpson and others with works from Beethoven Schubert Tschaikowsky and MacDowell among selections such as The Farmer in the Dell and Witches Dance.

Edith M. Shields Blake Blake Margaret Ralston Williams Tech Loom Mr. Frog and the Incenitisa Tianlian Haanan Williams Henrietta Stewart Polar Bear the Crickets Rea Richard Owen Watts Pim Raymaker Betty Stewart Blake Tog Blake Pot i Lucents Blake Sara Miller Farmer Francis Miller Sara Miler Shepherds Lance Morris Joan Michels Mallard the Dragon Johnson. Ee Cordhall Mary Baldrige Helen Niffenegger Eleanor Tucker Mrs. Shields Valse Schubjert Grasshopper Lulmitecibiicalstad Jean Atchison Georgane Rudigerem Tschaikowsky Kathryn Hoover Jane Baldrige Rolle Jengen Bonnie Simpson Bac Witches Dance MacDowell Betty Michels Sonata

Rev D Zimmerman Returns After Visit With Parents

Reverend Donald Zimmerman came home Wednesday evening from a three week visit with his parents in Whitaker Pennsylvania. He reports his mother improving nicely and adds concern for Mrs Huston of Wyman who is very ill with pneumonia. Relatives also attended the funeral of Clement Edgar, brother of Lois Hansen Ethel Jones Stanley Eagar and families.

Nellie Manners Crawfordsville Donald Zimmerman Whitaker Penn W. ©. Huston Wyman Lois Hansen Ethel Jones Phoenix Arizona Stanley Eagar Clarinda Clement Edgar

Tobacco's Arrival in England and Europe

Tobacco reached England late in the 16th century with Sir Walter Raleigh who popularized the pipe in England. The weed spread to the Continent after Francisco Fernandes introduced it to Europe in 1558 while exploring Mexican products for Philip II of Spain.

England Walter Raleigh Francisco Fernandes Europe Philip II of Spain Mexico

Legion Auxiliary Meeting To Plan Memorial Day

American Legion auxiliary holds a Wednesday meeting at 2 30 p m in Legion rooms. Good attendance is expected as Memorial Day plans are to be made during the session.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms

Mrs. Harry Dye Hosts Friendship Club Meeting

In Mrs. Harry Dye’s home the Friendship Club met with thirteen members and two guests. Tulips brightened the rooms as mothers day poems opened roll call, followed by stunts and guessing games by Mrs. George Wallace and Miss Grace Shaw. Refreshments closed the afternoon.

Harry Dye Friendship Club Rolcall George Wallace Grace Shaw

Courtesies for Alice Poole Before Her June Wedding

Miss Alice Poole, soon to marry Donald Kyle of Kalamazoo, Mich., was honored at two recent parties. Mrs Dale Gallagher hosted a bridge gathering with three tables and a pink white tulip theme. Helen Thompson won the high prize and a corsage was given. Lincoln school teachers later offered a dinner at Mad Hatters tea room Town City followed by a movie and gifts for the bride elect.

Alice Poole Donald Kyle Kalamazoo Mich Dale Gallagher Helen Thompson Lincoln School

Harmony Club Afternoon Meeting at Stephens Home

Nine Harmony club members and several guests met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Boyd Stephens home. A brief business session followed a roll call with mother tributes. Mrs. Ralph Lytle read Edgar Guest verses. guests included Mrs. Malcolm Montgomery Mrs. Clyde Lambert and children Arline Maxine and Dottie Joe Dickie.

Harmony Club Boyd Stephens Ralph Lytle Edgar Guest Malcolm Montgomery Clyde Lambert Arline and Maxine Dottie Joe Dickie

Merrie Moderns Entertain Mothers at a Dinner Party

In Brighton on May 15 the Merrie Moderns hosted a mothers dinner at Walter Hagans home with twenty two attendees. Carnations were given as favors and prizes awarded for mother and daughter bingo games. Other listed guests included Anson Woodford Blanche Mortimore Wayne Robison Rose Howell Hattie Kessel Harry Kyle Joe Keegan 3s H Hagans Glen Hoover Grace Wanerus and Kate Snyder. Other items note Pleasant Valley Farm officers elected at a Bureau club meeting with plans for Achievement day.

Brighton Merrie Moderns Walter Hagans Anson Woodford Jean Robison Blanche Mortimore Wayne Robison Rose Howell Hattie Kessel Harry Kyle Joe Keegan H. Hagans Glen Hoover Grace Wanerus Kate Snyder Pleasant Valley Farm Home of Bureau Club Kenneth Donovah iNew Adam Kasowsky Hubert Kasowsky

A P Club Hosts Mrs McCaleb and Kensington Club Meeting

In Ainsworth on May 15 the A P Club of eight members met Mrs Stella McCaleb. Roll call cited garden and house cleaning tasks. A one course luncheon followed hosted by Mrs McCaleb with daughter Mildred assisting. Kensington Club met at Mrs W B White’s home the same day with a quotation on motherhood as roll call and a one course luncheon served by Mrs Fether White.

Fether White

All for One’s Own Good Axiom in Moral Debate

The idea that acting for one’s own good harms others is explored as a moral concern. The text argues that pursuing self interest often comes at neighbors’ expense, challenging the principle of purely self serving actions.

Ladies Aid Units Meet for Monthly Church Gathering

The ten units of the Methodist Ladies Aid held regular monthly meetings across homes. Hostesses and members shared devotionals, refreshments, and social time. Officers were elected in Unit 4 and several units reported guests, attendance, and upcoming events.

Ladies Aid M. FE. Church Methodist Ladies Aid Society Ed Sorrell Unit Kraser Sorrell Marilyn Cook L. F. Harding W. H. Plum Harding Unit 3 Edwin Griffith Clara Huber Arthur Attack America London England Miss Huber

Smallpox Sign Placed Before Avoca Funeral

A quarantine sign was placed on the home of Robert Moore by Avoca health officer Dr C C Huntley shortly before Moore, 60, was killed in a confrontation. Moore's funeral cortege to Blust funeral home followed the fatal shooting as he allegedly fired on Huntley Town Marshal Geares Rattar and Deputy Sheriff Mertens when the sign was attempted.

Avoca Robert Moore C. C. Huntley Moore Blust Huntley Geares Rattar Mertens

Fortnightly Club to Hear Mrs McCleery Talk on Travels

Fortnightly Club schedules a 6 30 pm program at the Methodist church with speaker Mrs Hugh H McCleery detailing experiences in Egypt and Palestine. The evening includes song by Mrs Milo T Sorden and student vocal performances by Miss Helen Coffey.

Hugh H. McCleery Palestine McCleery Milo T. Sorden Helen Coffey Sioux City Cart J Roberts Ladies Aid Society of the Church R. G. Cherry

Miss Elsie Bratten Recital Showcases Pupils Friday

Miss Elsie Bratten conducts a pupil recital Friday evening at 7 30 featuring pianists Betty McKay Elaine Thomassen Edith Gillespie and Irene Coffman among others with vocal numbers by June Longer and accompaniment by Miss Bratten several pieces listed and audience noted as friends and relatives including Freuds and mothers.

Elsie Bratten Freuds Renard Sanford Miss Bratten Mecke Betty McKay Vornaei Elaine Thomassen Mareh Life Guards Dolly Dimples Robinson

White Shrine Guest Day Potluck Luncheon Held

White Shrine members host a guest day potluck luncheon on Tuesday May 18 at 1 p m in the Masonic Temple. All members invited and each may bring one guest. Bring one dish to share, sandwiches, own table service, meat and coffee provided.

White Shrine Masonic Temple

Christian Endeavor Society Monthly Meeting Recap

The Christian Endeavor Society held its monthly gathering at the Music home with 23 members and 3 guests. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Simmering attended as chaperones. Participants enjoyed games and contests, and refreshments were served later in the evening.

Christian Endeavor Society Music Home Ed Simmering

Hospital Discharges and Admissions Reported

At the hospital Mrs. Perry Murphy and her baby son were dismissed yesterday. Mrs. Floyd Murphy was discharged from the hospital, and Mrs. H Wilson Wellman was admitted for treatment yesterday afternoon.

Perry Murphy Floyd Murphy H. Wilson, Wellman

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

The Edgar family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown after their recent bereavement. Mrs M. Edgar and Howard W. J. Edgar extend sincere thanks to friends and relatives for support.

M. Edgar Howard W. J. Edgar Pamily

One Rifle Firing Squad Defined for U S Armed Forces

A death sentence execution in the United States armed forces may use a firing squad with any number of men chosen by the commander. One rifle is loaded for the firing.

United States

Fortnightly clubs and local groups calendar events

Social calendar items list a Fortnightly club banquet at 6 30 p m at the Methodist church Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m Masonic Temple White Shrine guest day potluck Inneheon Brigh ow gue brug Gas to pass sdlawiches owt lavie service Glendale Spread Eagle Home Makers study group 1 PM Drama dept Ruth Lemiey 14 Nota Iowa Avenue Pythian Sisters 8 PM Sunshine Community club afternoon Spring recipes American Legion auxiliary 2 PM Golf breakfast 7 30 AM Country club Mrs Warvel hosts.

Methodist Church Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Masonic Tempoe All Weavers Juveles Owe Gue Brug Gas Sdlawiches Lavie Sui Nisned Glendale Spread Eagle Home Makers Study Group RB W Tia Gerdes Diesg Ord Drama Ruth Lemiey Nota Iowa Avenue Pythian Sisters Sunshine Community Club Henry Lunning American Legion Enneeee Ros. Warvel

Rainbow DeMolay Formal Party Tuesday Evening

A Rainbow DeMolay formal party is set for Tuesday at 8 30 in the Rendezvous. Paul Johnsons orchestra will provide music and refreshments will be served in the Masonic Temple. Rainbow and DeMolay members may bring partners who must share one member with Rainbow or DeMolay.

Paul Johnson Masonic Temple DeMoley

Happy Birthdays Noted In Journal’s Quarter Century Club

AANY HAPPY RETURNS. James W Longer member of the Journal three quarter century club is 88 today. Arlys Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Myers is twelve today. Richard Wayne Hyde son of Mr and Mrs Robert Clyde celebrates his third birthday today. Virginia Snyder of Hardscrabble is having a birthday today. Tomorrow will celebrate Mrs Will Mayhew Mrs Peter Witting Kaualona Miss Dna Bridges Mrs Clara Warren Norine Mar et Hetty Stevens daughter of Rey and Mrs W J Stevens. Donna Belle Kephart daughter of Mr and Mrs Rodney Kephart will celebrate her birthday tomorrow.

James W. Longer The Journal Arlys Myers H. J. Myers Richard Wayne Hyde Robert Clyde Hts Will Mayhew Peter Witting Kaualona Dna Bridges Clara Warren Norine Mar@et Hetty Stevens Rey W. J. Stevens Donna Belle Kephart Mrs Rodney Kephart

Mrs Anton Kauffman and Mildred Oldfield Birthday Observances

Mrs Anton Kauffman of Douglas and Mildred Oldfield will observe birthdays tomorrow. The note lists the two individuals and the celebration intention in a community brief.

Anton Kauffman Douglas Mildred Oldfield

Mrs H H McCleery Recalls Mediterranean Cruise

Mrs H H McCleery spoke to the Ladies Aid of the United Presbyterian Church about her recent Mediterranean cruise. The group met at the church for a morning of cleaning duties and a pot luck luncheon chaired by Mrs Russell Bell, followed by a brief business meeting.

Ladies’ Aid United Presbyterian Church Russell Bell Marion George H. H. McCleery Mr. McCleery

Child’s instinct to worship guided toward high ideals

The statement notes that a child’s natural urge to worship can be redirected to foster respect for noble principles. It emphasizes shaping reverence toward lofty ideals rather than idolatry of objects or people.

Missionary Tea Held at Mrs. Moore Home

The Presbyterian women hosted the first in a series of missionary teas at Mrs. Fred L. Moore’s home with about thirty attendees from 2 to 5 pm. Tulips and spring blooms decorated the rooms while Mrs. Rennie Dawson led tea tables and Mrs. F. W. Eastwood welcomed guests and spoke on missions.

Presbyterian Church Fred L.moore Rennie Dawson F. W. Eastwood Eastwood Missionary Society

Drama Department to Meet Tuesday at Mrs Lemley Home

The drama department shifts its regular meeting from Monday to Tuesday due to the Fortnightly meeting. Mrs Ruth Lemley hosts at 714 North Iowa Avenue and Miss Elsie Glassburner plans a surprise program. Meeting starts at 7 30 p m.

Drama Department Ruth Lemley Iowa Avenue Elsie Glassburner

Study Last Lesson in Clothing Course at Pringle Home

Mrs. George Nelson hosted the Rurad Woman's club event with nine members present. Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck led the final clothing course lesson on Personality in the Completed Costume focusing on accessories and suitable ensembles for various occasions.

Pringle George Nelson Rurad Woman's Club Frank Pringle Edgar A. Guest Emmet Hayes Lab Claude Rhodebeck Projet

Methodist bake sale set for Saturday at 9

The Epworth League announces a bake sale Saturday at 9 at Washington Cleaners. Leaguers are urged to bring donations for the sale.

Methodist Epworth League Washington Cleaners

Community Notice on Page Work Attendance Mon Night

Notice requests attendance for Ralph Minick at the C C event on Monday night with refreshments and a large turnout anticipated at the venue.

Ralph Minick C. C

patent grants top 2 million worldwide in decade

Over the last ten years more than two million patents have been issued to American and foreign inventors. The surge reflects intensified innovation and global patent activity across industries and research sectors.

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Brookhart Westphal OPPOS Grant School Iowa Southern Utilities CO Howard L. McCleery Nicola North Side Wach School Shields Rev. D. Zimmerman Legion Auxiliary Stephens Home D. A. P. Club Unit 4 L. T. Saul Deyton J. EB. Kunath PL. Etter Anna Hays Charles Thomas Grace Nell Crowell Shaver W. B. Dupuis Sidney Moor Unit 6 A. L. Young Lester Orr Young H. M. Dodder Phil Weldin N. M. Speidel Carbee Sherm Crone L. R. Carbee Unit 7 Ira Rathmel Charles Davis Laura Longwell Unit 8 Sam Sigafoose Roy Kephart Earl Kephart Bertha Helen Brown Bell John Pratt Carl Libe Howard Sigarease Bertha Kephart Charles Schiebel Hal Richards Unit 91 Harry Drake Martha Richards Unit 10 Tie Arthur Durst Snyder Miss Snyder Kalona Durst Will Gamon Fred Stewart Leader Ee Rodinson Green Cathedral Hahn Elaine Thomassen C. EF. Society G. A. R. Hall Rainbow Virginia Snyder Mediterranean Lemmon’s Lemmon
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