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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1935

Page

2

Washington to Enter Eight Boys in Little Six Meet

Washington high school lists eight athletes for the Little Six track meet at Muscatine Friday. Participants include Roger Eicher in sprints and relays, Harry Barker in javelin and discus, Felix Ugall in the 220 and 109 yard dashes, Bob Turnipseed in broad jump, Francis Mangold in multiple events, Keith Steinbeck in low hurdles, Howard James in the quarter mile, and Bill Chilcote in javelin. Preliminaries start at 2:30 with finals at 7:39 under Muscatine officials. strong foes from Ottumwa Fort Madison Keokuk and Muscatine are expected to top the points.

Fred Maasdam Muscatine Washington High School Washington Roger Eicher Harry Barker Felix Ugall Bob Turnipseed Francis Mangold Keith Steinbeck Howard James Bill Chilcote Parker Mangold Ottumwa Ft Madison Keokuk Maas@m Muscatine Athletic

Globe Trotters at Kalona Tomorrow

The Globe Trotters traveling team will play at Kalona on Wednesday evening May 22 at 8 15. The team previously was rained out twice when set to face the Little Demons in Washington.

Globe Trotters Will Ag Kalona Little Demons Washington

Discus Winners Vie For W. L. Dutton Trophy

Iowa City May 1 The University of Iowa spring meet features varsity and freshman discus throwers competing for the W. L. Dutton trophy. Top contender Floyd DeHeer of Oskaloosa exceeds 135 feet, with rivals John Lindenmeyer R. K. Miller Homer Bari Fred Lindenmeyer Nate Irwin Shipley Varroh and Corney Walker also in the field. Dutton, trophy donor, once captained the Iowans.

Iowa City University of Iowa W. L. Dutton Floyd DeHeer Oskaloosa Ant John Lindmeyer R. K. Miller Homer Bari Fred Lindenmeyer Nate Irin Shipley Varroh Corney Walker Dutton

Baseball Results From The National League Standings Snapshot

Yesterday Pittsburgh beat New York 11 to 4 while Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 0. Brooklyn lost to Cincinnati on wet grounds while Philadelphia and St Louis games were rained out. Today Boston visits Chicago, Philadelphia goes to St Louis, Brooklyn travels to Cincinnati, and New York hosts Pittsburgh.

National Cka Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia BORSA Naasin New York Chicago Boston St. Louis American League Crigaeo Genene Cleveland Ncwnw Sun Eoouur Theich Washington Detroit St Louis American Association Colgemeus Ewe Benes Enseus Sobbeceewna Ouse Columbus Minneapolis Toledo St. Paul Kansas City Louisville

Giants Meet North Side Cafe In City League Night

Reports from the Troop F softball field indicate a wet surface improved for play as two city league games are set tonight. The 7:20 opener features Giants versus North Side Cafe with Little Demons facing Seventy-Six at 8:30.

Washington Troop F Giants North Side Cafe Little Demons DeMolay American Pearl Odd Fellows Brighton

Junior High Meet Planned at Casefield after Noon

Coach Guy Carlton announced the annual junior high school track and field meet will be held at Casefield Wednesday afternoon starting at 1 30. The event, postponed from last Friday due to wet weather, will involve teams from sixth seventh and eighth grades and the school will dismiss for the afternoon.

Guy Carlton Casefield

Sunshine Gives Impetus to Golf Tournament

Weather officials gave permission to finish the golf tournament started two weeks ago. Rain delayed matches. a dinner at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at the clubhouse is set rain or shine, with all scores due to the committee. The losing side bears moral and financial responsibility for the dinner.

Packwood Game Postponed By Muddy Grounds

The Washington Packwood softball game in the Tri-County league was called off due to muddy fields. No rescheduled date set, managers to arrange a new date when conditions allow.

Packwood Washington

Iowa squads gear up for Big Ten title meets

Iowa teams head to the Big Ten championships in track at Ann Arbor, golf at the Kildeer course near Chicago, and tennis at Evanston after a Tuesday postponement. Captains Fletcher, Cline, Van der Zee, and Nye anchor the lineup with stars like Panther, Owen, Dooley, Nelson, Brice, Page, Cretameryer, and the mile relay team set to score.

Iowa City University of Iowa Kildeer Chicago Eae Ann Arbor Evanston John Fletcher Kenneth Cline John van der Zee Frank Nye Iowa Mark Panther Jimmy Owen Andy Dooley Carlelson Wilson Brice Bernie Page Francis Cretameyer Hurdies

Athletic Show at Wellman May 23

Four boxing bouts and one wrestling match are set for the Wellman show at the Oakwood pavilion Thursday night. Matches include Wild Bill Adams of Ossa loosa vs Ray Connell of Deep River Jr in four rounds and Dusty Rhodes of Sharon Center vs Harry Swartzendruler of Wellman in two rounds.

Wellman Wellman Athletic Show Oakwood Pavilion Wild Bill Adams Ossaloosa Ray Connell Deep River Dusty Rhodes Sharon Center Harry Swartzendruler Lee Farnsworth Iowa City Ray Niffeneger Kalona

We Drink Much Water Across a Year Fact

A study notes the average adult consumes about one ton of water annually. It highlights daily intake and health considerations without sensational detail.

Cedar Rapids Attorney Now Remains of 1917 Team

A fragment notes that a member of the 1917 team has become a Cedar Rapids attorney.

Cedar Rapids

Wayland School Class Officers and Banquet Report

The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held in a Methodist church basement with decorative rock garden rooms and balloons. Senior officers include President Gilbert Roth and Treasurer Gilbert Alliman. Junior officers list Charles Spenser and Rex Levert with sponsors Miss Askew and Mr Kortkamp.

Wayland Methodist Church Dorothy Hensely Mary Witting Maxine Klopfenstein Mae Hulme Elsie Stalder Helen Erb Irene Storta Gilbert Roth Bernice Wyse Mabel Wenger Gilbert Alliman Mr. Kortkamp Charles Spenser Rex Levert Carol Benson St. Clair Infraham Miss Askew

Talleyrand Men Help Leo Kiefer Put Roof on Home

Several neighbors aided Leo Kiefer in replacing a roof blown off by wind. The item notes other local residents assisting relatives and friends with housework and daily tasks, including June Sheetz and Mrs. Walter Stern.

Talleyrand Leo Kiefer June Sheetz June Sheety John Flading Near Wellman Walter Stern Farl Striegel Harper Gladys Sheetz Homer Brinning Near West Chester Bernardine Bomber Albert Tinnes Mike Tinnes Robert Sheetz Wayne Rash Florence Crawford Harold Pepper Mike L Will P. Greiner Davenport

Royal Neighbors From Riverside Plan Meetings

Riverside on May 21 Royal Neighbors schedule regu lar meeting for May 22 with practice for upcoming convention in Washington The district assembly will be at Conesville next Thursday The diamond ball season opens with Richmond vs Riverside firemen under lights A dance at Leeder office hall follows to benefit the ball club with music by Keatons Iowans

Riverside Royal Neighbors Washington District Assembly of Royal Neighbors Conesville Richmond Riverside Firemen Leeder Keatons Iowans Ainsworth Savings Bank Ainsworth Iowa District Court of Washington County D. W. Bates R. L. Stephens Dewey D. Stephens L. A. Stephens L. A Towa Alan Haydens Edward L. O'Conner

High School Presents Crocodile Island Operetta

A large Thursday evening crowd attended the high school operetta Crocodile Island, drawing strong community turnout and lively audience reaction.

Crocodile Island

Local visits and social notes from Rock Island area

W. Fef. Stockman and Mr and Mrs Geng Martin visited relatives in Rock Island on Sunday. Wayne Hager and daughter Kathryn Rose of Monmouth spent Sunday with Mrs. J E Ream. Mrs H G Miller returned from Sterling after three weeks with sister Mrs Frank W Harper. Y W rummage sale planned at the ladies room Saturday with items to be left Tuesday or Friday for 112 dollars. Miss Aileen Milligan weekend visit to Simpson College sophomore Margaret Arnold at the Pi Phi house in Indianola.

Aileen Milligan Margaret Arnold Simpson Pi Phi Indianola

Washington Area Notes and Public Notices

Local social news from Washington Iowa includes visits by Fred Randle and family, Walter DeWit from Oskaloosa, and many residents at events and theaters. Obituaries, a hearing notice on the Ainsworth Savings Bank receivership, and university fine arts studio plans featured alongside community notices.

University of Iowa Radio Series Announces Summer Schedule

The University of Iowa will continue its education by radio initiative with three classroom broadcasts in June and July from WSUI. Term courses run June 10 to July 8, with additional series airing July 18 and July 22 to August 22. Announcement of times will come within a week.

Iowa City University of Iowa WSUI Timhes

Iowa Leads In Farm Income In 1935 Statewide Gain

Ames Iowa leads 1935 farm income among all states and strengthens its position as the top producer of at least six major agricultural products. Iowa’s livestock income alone surpasses Texas total farm income, per figures from Iowa State College extension economists.

Ames Iowa Texas Iowa State College

Thieves Take $12 From Public Library in Burlington

A theft reported to police involved twelve dollars in small change taken from the Burlington Public Library. Librarian Cora Poor Millard stated there was no sign of a break in, suggesting the thief or thieves acted without forced entry.

Burlington Cora Poor Millard Librarain

Hid in the Wibrary Until After It Was Closed

A fragment notes someone hid in a library until after closing time. Details on who hid and why are not provided. The readable text focuses on the act of concealment within a library setting.

Wibrary

Fashion pattern dress and cape for town or sport

Silk dust pink dress with a hip length cape offered in Mediums like seersucker and plaid gingham. Style 580 fits sizes 14 to 18 with busts 40 inches, requires yardage of 3½ yards for dress and 1½ yards for cape. Spring Fashion Book illustrated, pattern price 15 cents, book 10 cents, mail order from New York City.

Hospital Discharges Miss Lula Katinger and Births in Area

Miss Lula Katinger was discharged from Washington county hospital this morning and returned home to Pleasant Plain. Robert Linnenkamp, 5% year old son of Mrs A J Linnenkamp, had a tonsillectomy this morning. Mr and Mrs Edgar Stout of Washington rt 3 welcomed a son born at 7 30 this morning.

W. S&s. Brown Perry ‘S Darrel Brown The Grill Fred Moore George K. Moore A. T. Drinkle Dotty Oskaloosa Josephine Bailey St. Louis Ted Bailey Shirley Clark Roger Sherman Richard McCleery Davenport Washington County Des Moines Bernice Adrian Charles Grayson Washington John Walsh Riverside Baraboller Teresa Ragan Hele, Hamilton Mary Welch Marian Baker Ruth Ringheim Helen Coffey Helen Cresswell Miss Cresswell Keosauqua Charles Schulty J. R. Palmer Wellman Henry Schulty Schultys Palmer Lula Katinger Washington County Hospital Pleasant Plain Robert Linnenkamp A. J. Linnenkamp Edgar Stout

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