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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1936

Page

2

Washington Leads In Ottumwa Track Meet Triumphs

Marion Wolfe of West Chester won the mile in 4 45.7 at Ottumwa district meet. Washington highs saw Starr third in the mile and Mangold fifth in broad jump. Fort Madison, Keokuk, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and others recorded event wins and notes. state meet eligibility follows.

Marion Wolfe West Chester Washington County Iowa Ottumwa Saurday Keith Stewart West Chiester Washington Francis Man Z9ld Bob Turnipseed Edward Starr Francis Mangold West Chester High School Ottumwa

Results of Major League Games and Track Meet Details

Yesterday's results include New York 8 Pittsburgh 6 and Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 2. St Louis 10 Philadelphia and Chicago at Boston were rained out. American League standings show Chicago, Detroit, Washington, and St Louis active with several matchups today. In the American Association, Minneapolis leads with 18 wins, while Kansas City and Milwaukee follow. Track events list broad jump won by Gallo way of Keokuk and a new 440-yard relay time of 45 seconds setting a distance record. mile placing second and hurdles with multiple city performers noted.

Ww. de Pet. Oe TR Cine Pittsburgh Philadelphia Saan Am New York Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Boston Philadelhia Detroit Washington Cleveland American Association W. L. Pet. Ae Minneapolis Kansas City Ene Milwaukee Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Galloway Keokuk Miler Centerville Pendergraft Richland Dillon Pella Mangold Boman Logan Bates Fort Madison Oskalook Ottumwa Wen "Dy Miller Fairfield Klitne Turner Burlington Boman Keokuk Hendricks

Globe Trotters to Play Demons in Washington Tonight

The Little Demons host the famous Globe Trotters in a seven o’clock start, with Red Norton slated to pitch for Washington and Lee catching. Felix Dougall, Eddie Barker, Don McClure, Louis McFadden or Kenneth White, Phil Goodlander, Cecil Woodford, Joe Dougall and Casey Jones will fill in the field.

Washington Little Demons Colored Globe Trotters Trotters Red” Norton Demons Lee Felix Dougall Eddie Barker Don McClure Louis McFadden Kenneth White Phil Goodlander Cecil Woodford Joe Dougall Casey Jones

Sharon High Wins Softball Tourney Title at Katona

Sharon High School won the softball tournament at Katona on Saturday, defeating Riverside 9 to 3 in the final. Center beat Katona 8 to 7 in the consolation tilt as four teams competed. Sharon had earlier 5-0 over Katona and Riverside 4-3 over Center. A large crowd attended and a spring rematch event is planned with more teams expected.

Sharon High School Katona Riverside Center Sharon

Weathered standings and pairings across nine cities

The ledger lists teams and records: Toledo 5 5 vs Indianapolis 4 9, Columbus 16 2 vs Louisville 10 6, Minneapolis 5 vs St Paul 4. Schedule shows Milwaukee at St Paul, Indianapolis at Toledo, Kansas City at Minneapolis, Louisville at Columbus with a second game in rain.

Ies Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis

Community Sales Draw Large Crowds at Whit Taker Yard

Weekly Saturday sales at the Whit taker feed yard attract bidders from nearly every county section. Farmers use the event to sell surplus stock and equipment while household goods and miscellaneous items draw growing interest. prices remain strong and crowds help bring visitors to Washington.

Whittaker Washington

Postal Clerks May Get Raise Across Small Post Offices

Washington May 18 clerks at Brighton Kalona Riverside and Wellman post offices would gain civil service status and pay raises under a House bill from Rep Harry Haines. The measure extends Civil Service protections and salary scales to third class offices with annual receipts over 2100, aligning them with large offices though not to top rates. If this session fails it will be pursued in the next with broad backing already pledged.

Washington, D. C Brighton Kalona Riverside Wellman House of Representatives Harry Haines Pennsylvania House Civil Service Committee United National Association of Postoffice Clerks Wellman Postoffice Haines Post Office Department

Rothschild Open House Tonight With Remodel Reveal

Rothschild's announces an open house from 7 to 9 PM to showcase a remodeled store. The extensive changes include new floor coverings and interior redecorating, with the office balcony removed to create a roomier, more comfortable appearance. The public is invited to view the updates tonight.

Rothschild's

Eicher Praises RFC Results and Loan Totals

Washington May 10 The RFC under Charles H Eicher reports major loan activity and repayments during February 4005 to February 29 in Iowa counties. Total private loans to individuals firms and banks reached 73 915 20 with 6 179 575 repaid. Scott County led with 18 064 107 loaned, Wayne County smallest at 6 400, while relief and drainage funding totaled 2 151 450.

Lowa Yorn Hughes Lrubt Agricultural Credit Corporation Scott Wayne Bieber RFC

Local Social Roundup in Ames and Nearby Towns

Ames and surrounding areas share a Sunday showing of family visits and shopping. residents including Gore and Wheelan families, Freida White, Irene Schanbusch, and others spend time with relatives in Ames Preemption Kalona Fort Madison and Crawfordsville while local errands fill the weekend calendar.

Howard Gore Beverly Jimmy Mr. Gore Stanley Olsen Wilma Palmer al of Ames Wilma Palmer Harold Fulton JoAnn W. A. Palmer Palmer Home Dennis Peters Coloumbus Junction George Wheelan Agnes Wheelan Thomas Wheelan Adria Lease Crawfordsville Gary Lease Raymond Minick Cedar Rapids Ezra Goodwin Havenville Danebeer William F. Martin Goodwin Irene Schanbusch Omaha Neb Clara Witting Fairfield Peter Witting Rosa Henke Kalona Sam Wittmer Havre Vernon Witting K. C. Conner Ft. Madison Charles Crogsett Bonnie Cassaday Leona Gabrielson Olds Washington Martha Crone West Chester Harry Crone Hazel Rohrer Brighton Lisle Maxwell

Tulip Festival Closes in Iowa Dutch Colony

Iowa's Dutch colony in Pella wraps up its annual tulip festival after a week of bloom. More than 200000 tulip bulbs were planted and in full color as the event ended on Saturday.

Pella Iowa

Osteopaths Elect Iowa Leaders in Des Moines Meeting

Dr. John M. Woods of Des Moines was named president of Iowa osteopathic physicians and surgeons. Paul O. French of Cedar Rapids continues as secretary-treasurer.

Des Moines INS John M. Woods Iowa Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Paul O. French Cedar Rapids

Weekend visits and social notes from Burlington area

Burlington residents hosted and visited friends across the region. Families including Ericksons, Beattys, Hudsons, Vooheis, and Maggies Foster attended dinners and church gatherings. A marriage license was issued to Robert Hesseltine and Elizabeth Walker in Mediapolis.

Alfred Erickson Everett Erickson Virgil Erickson Pearl Martin Burlington Everett Beatty Washington County Frank Hudson Waukegan James A. Buck Christian Church Vooheis Fairfield Rom Robert Hesseltine Grand Coulee, Wash Elizabeth Walker Mediapolis

Hospital Discharges and Admissions Note Local Patients

Emma Lauber was discharged yesterday morning. Mrs Albert Greiner Wellman was admitted this morning for medical treatment.

Emma Lauber Albert Greiner Wellman

Henderson Lake Named Wettest Spot on North America Coast

Henderson Lake on Vancouver Island's west coast northwest of Victoria earns recognition as the wettest spot in North America with record rainfall levels and persistent precipitation in the region.

North America Henderson Lake Vancouver Island Wiles Victoria

Shaw Charges Politics in Iowa Election Row

Davenport report says Robert J. Shaw, GOP attorney general candidate, accuses the Iowa Department of Justice of being a political tool with "state G men" in the state bureau of investigation.

Davenport INS State Bureau of Investigation Robert J. Shaw Iowa Department of Justice

Rhymeland Quilt No 3 Border Pattern for Baby Goose

Rhymeland blocks feature a border design with a Baby Goose motif suitable for a full coverage quilting project. The note explains pattern transfer methods, thread options, and the plan to reprint the complete quilt drawing next Monday with yardage estimates, along with how to obtain materials and ask questions to Quilt Editor Ruby Short McKim.

Novel Hats Set Summer Fashion Tone In Three Styles

International Illustrated News reports summer hats in varied shapes materials and colors. Ethel Kerle debuts a back-of-head anthracite marine design, Rosalind Marquis wears a wide brimmed leg horn bonnet with green ribbon, and Mary Ellis showcases a linen banded style with a linen crown and dotted veil suitable for tea time.

Lusan Bearden Rosalind Marquis Hollywood Star Mary Ellis

Road Crash Claims Life of Local Farmer in Neola Area

George H. Bennett aged 53 a farmer near Neola was killed in a head on crash with a truck driven by Ivan Campbell of Harlan who was uninjured Wayne Dudgeon 20 suffered cuts there will be no inquest the death marks the 131st auto related fatality in Iowa this year

George H. Bennett Neola Ivan Campbell Harlan Wayne Dudgeon

Tripp Funeral Held for PD Myron Tripp

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for PD Myron Tripp 64 highway commission attorney who died from injuries in an automobile accident near Webster City yesterday.

Tripp Newton INS Myron Tripp Highway Commission Webster City

Girl Life Guard Named at Des Moines Pool

Des Moines reports Jean Ullrich a 20 year old woman named life guard at the city’s Sew Birdland Park swimming pool. The appointment marks a rare such post for a woman in the local lifeguard staff.

Des Moines Jean Ullrich Sew Birdland Park

Red Oak Banker Dies

Funeral services for Charles Schenck, 67, prominent resident and banker in Red Oak, will be held Monday afternoon.

Red Oak Banker Red Oak Charles Schenck

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