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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1935

Page

2

Seventh grade shines in junior high track meet at Casé field

Eighth graders dominated the meet led by Turner who won most points with 24, Otis Messenger second. Across events Messenger, Turner and Watson led in broad jump, sprints, relays, pole vault and high jump as the eighth grade triumphed.

Casé Field Ck Turner Turner Otis Messenger Guy Carlton Messenger Wal Rer Méssenger Vie Watson Tterson Mitchell McCutchen Davis Walker Murphy Morgan H. Davis Mull R. Davis Boi Darnell Fry Booth Mil

Troop Game With Brighton Cancelled

Heavy rains forced the postponement of last night’s Troop F game with Brighton and delayed the preliminary city league contest. Standings show the Little Demons and Seventy-Six tied for first after three games with several teams awaiting new dates due to rain.

Troop F Suddition Brighton Troop Field Elmer McFadden Staan American Pearls de- Molays Little Demons Cafe Odd Fellows L. Pet. T the Demons

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named at Olds Graduation

Olds the school house hosts commencement on May 23 with Florence Lin and Maxine Swansen titled top graduates. Lin is valedictorian and Swansen salutatorian, holding the highest academic honors in the class of 1935.

Olds Ches Faulkner Florence Lin- Wil Maxine Swansen

Baseball Results Across Leagues With Standings Noted

National League standings and results show Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and New York with recent scores. American League leaders Chicago and New York hold strong records. Boston, Detroit, Washington, and St. Louis post varied results with several games scheduled. American Association results include Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Columbus, and Kansas City with multiple matchups listed.

National League Sokwuncaen Rooklyn W Mgeeg Anedanadhoa St. Louis Pittsburgh Fladelphia Seanad Ccn New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Chicago W. Bk Cleveland Detroit Washington American Association Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City Torino Sachidswe Louisville St. Paul Toledo

Hunting and fishing licenses rise in Iowa April sales

Iowa reports April 1935 license receipts at 45231.50 dollars, up eight percent from 1934. Combination hunting and fishing licenses total 21088, well above last year, while fishing licenses decline to 12959, yet overall licenses issued for the year exceed 15 percent over 1934.

Des Moines State Fish End Game Commission Fish and Game Department

Fifty Golfers Enjoy A Dinner At Washington Club

Persistent rains halted the first 1935 Washington Country Club golf tournament evening activities. About fifty members attended a club house dinner while only eight matches had been completed. A planned May 3 match was discussed and the tournament committee was tasked with deciding the format.

Washington Country Club Doc” Lee Tom Prockhart Ralph Shannon Sin Doc Lee Tracy Phillips Preston Wolf

Many Happy Returns for Mrs James Marsh at 77

A birthday dinner honored Mrs James Marsh at the Atkinson home May 19. The family of five children and five grandchildren attended plus a Cedar Rapids brother and his wife. Mrs Marsh, aged 77, is the second youngest of five surviving siblings and was born in Washington county where she has lived her life.

James Marsh M. D. Atkinson

Farewell Dinner Honors Mrs Ream and Audrey Peet

The Methodist choir held a farewell dinner for Mrs J E Ream who leaves Washington to marry, and Audrey Peet who moves to Cedar Falls. Forty four guests attended a long banquet with bridal colors. Gifts included a church interior photo. Ream spoke of sixteen years in the choir and Audreys humor charmed the crowd.

J. E. Ream Washington Audrey Peet Bupt J. H. Peet Cedar Falls Methodist W. J. Roudabush Ream Audrey

Eureka Ladies Hear Devotions by Guest

The Eureka Ladies Aid society met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Sam Potratz hosting. Deov tions were led by her niece Miss Marjorie Potratz. seven members attended along with two guests including Marjorie and Miss Vivian Zear. Quilting filled the afternoon and refreshments followed. The next meeting will be in four weeks hosted by Mrs. Charles Nicola.

Eureka Ladies Aid Society Sam Potratz Marjorie Potratz Marjorie Vivian Zear Charles Nicola

Nancy Jacque Birthday Lunch At Columbus Junction

Supt and Mrs H HK Nor hosted a luncheon in Columbus Junction on Nancy Jacque’s first birthday. Guests included Dr and Mrs D A Marker and Mr and Mrs W D Dunn.

Nancy Jacque Columbus Junction H. HK. Northey D. A. Marker W. D. Dunn

Local School Year Ends With Friday Graduation Events

The four year grades culminate with a Friday program and year end exercises as part of the school phase. Mrs Louise Holmes of Crawfordsville visited Ralph Millers home briefy while community members hosted multiple showers for Ethel Carper and Miss Marguerite Huston. Ted Anderson’s upcoming marriage to Ethel Carper von Minot North Dakota concludes the local celebrations.

Birthday greetings and notes from the community

The column sends birthday wishes to Mrs. Oscar Jugenheimer longtime Rebekah lodge treasurer in her 27th year in office. Joann Campbell turns four, Virginia Lewash 16, Joan Scott nine, Lucy Benz three, and Paul Eugene Goodwin sixteen with cousin Robert Kelley sharing the birthday cake.

Oscar Jugenheimer Rebekah Lodge Paul Eugene Goodwin C. R. Goodwin Robert Kelley

Kolah Club Members Relax After Busy Spring Work

Kolah club members at Mrs. Neill Trotman’s home relaxed after a busy spring season. Seven members attended yesterday's meeting and discussed their study topics with an engaging discussion despite minimal preparation.

Kolah Club Neill Trotman

Stingrays Threaten Fishermen in South American Waters

Anglers on mud flats report stingrays lurking near shore as fishermen step accidentally into shallow areas. Officials warn divers and boat crews to watch for masked predators and avoid risky footing while near mangroves and river mouths.

South America

Local relatives visit Chas Faulkner family

Lyle Warren Anderson and Arthur Harold Ralph Miller plus relatives from out of town gathered with Mr and Mrs Hugo Ostbere Elmer Anderson and children and Mr and Mrs Harris McGugan. Harvey Waggoner and Anne joined in Sunday visit.

Lyle Warren Anderson Arthur Harold Ralph Miller Hugo Ostbere Waterloo Elmer Anderson Airfield Harris McGugan Wellman Harvey Waggoner Anne Chas, Faulkner

Methodist Ladies Meet in Ainsworth

The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church met in Ainsworth with Mrs. E. K. Annas and Mrs. Pearl Marr assisting. Mrs. Mae Carson led devotions and Mrs. Margaret Mahin led the program on Kinship with Young People. Five girls performed and the mite box opening yielded a nice sum.

Mary Bell Olinger Wilma Simons Betty Lee Simons Mildred McCaleb Marian Stephens

Mrs Arthaud Hosts Bridge Luncheon At One O'clock

Bridge club gathered for a Tuesday luncheon hosted by Mrs. Olive Arthaud. Games were played at two tables with prizes awarded for the past eight months.

Ainsworth Olive Arthaud

West Chester Women United in Home Mission Meeting

West Chester Methodist Women’s Home Missionary group met at Mrs Niffenegger’s on Wednesday afternoon. Despite cool weather a good turnout attended the mite box opening and business session led by the president. Mrs Roy Bauer directed a strong program with Mrs Margaret Rittenhouse presenting a special feature and Mrs Gardner giving devotions. The June meeting will be at Mollie Tierney’s with Mrs Hough leading devotions and Mrs Duvall presenting the program. Mrs Edgar Stewart will lead the special program. Officers will be elected.

West Chester Methodist Women's Home Missionary Niffenegger Roy Bauer Margaret Rittenhouse Gardner Mollie ‘Ierney Hough Duvall

Apple Blossoms Decorate Dinner Table in New England Apt

Junior high school teachers were dinner guests Monday evening at the apartment of the Misses Ethel and Maude McCreedy in the New England apartments. Apple blossoms on the place cards matched the apple blossoms in the table bouquet.

Ethel and Maude McCreedy New England

Amusing Puzzles at Just Us Club Meeting

At the Just Us club gathering yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Elma Dittmer’s home, twelve members attended. Mrs. Cy Bush and Mrs. Cora Fields helped with entertainment while refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs. Roy Carter, with guests including Raymond Carter and Nancy Lee. The next meeting is in two weeks.

Just Us Club Elma Dittmer Cy Bush Cora Fields Roy Carter Carter Raymond J. T. Chadwick Boston Howard Anderson Nancy Lee Club

Hostess Serves Luncheon Late in the Afternoon

An event notes the hostess serving luncheon in the late afternoon. The report emphasizes the timing and the hospitality shown during the gathering.

Social Calendar ThURSDAY Fortnightly Meeting and Dinners

Fortnightly general meeting at 7 30 p m U P parlor. Country club dinner 6 30 p m. Philathea class M E S 8 to 30 p m Mrs Rodney Kephart E O W club evening Mrs Joe Maxwell. Friday luncheon 2 at church Baptist Missionary 1 p m. Saturday 19th Century club 2 30 p m Mrs George Morrison.

U. P. Parlor Dent Slice Philathea Rodney Kephart E. O. W. Club Joe Maxwell Church Baptist Missionary George Morrison

Sorosis Luncheon Honoring Mothers Highlights

Sorosis club members enjoyed a one o'clock luncheon at Mrs. Mabel Beal's home followed by a program. Etta Wallace reviewed Sweet Water by Hamlin Garland and Mabel Beal discussed Famous Mothers of History. Guests included Mrs. George Wallace Washington, Mrs. J. M. Stone, Mrs. James Clegg, Mrs. J. E. Adams, Mrs. Perry Ayers of Wellman, and others.

J. EB. Adams Perry Ayers of Wellman C. R. Stearns Pauline Clegg Roy Whiteman I. L. Colthurst J. P. Tobin

Girl From Letts to Marry June 380

Tillie Conchola daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Conchola of Letts and Pete M Rozo son of Mr and Mrs John Rozo East Moline NL will wed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church Silvis Ill at seven o clock Sunday morning June 30 The Rev Pilarek Moline to officiate A dinner honoring the couple followed with several families in attendance Attendants will be Miss Tony Herrera and Julian Belman

Columbus Junction Mias Tillie Conchola Martin Conchola Letts Cotter Pete M. Rozo John Rozo East Moline Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Silvis Ill Pilarek Moline Rozo Conchola Mary Herera Carmsuelo Herrera Mettendorf Frank Martinez Inez Belman Tony Herrera Bettendorf Julian Belman

Mr and Mrs Bert Gladd Shop in Winfield

Mr and Mrs Bert Gladd of Winfield were seen shopping in town today.

Mrs Bert Gladd Winfield

Women Golfers Begin Summer Breakfast Series

Country club women opened a summer series of breakfasts and golf yesterday morning. Weather cooperated and attendees enjoyed breakfast and golf. Low score prize went to Mrs. Wartfel. putting contest won by Mrs. Stutsman. Breakfast committee led by Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Clow. lilies of the valley decorated tables.

Country Club Lester Orr R. S. Wartfel E. Stutsman Ralph Thompson A. W. Clow

Local Social Hour Luncheon and Flower Exchange

Mrs. Grace Williams hosted a one o clock luncheon for the Social Hour club with yellow and white decor and a three course menu. Daisy Huber and Adda McFarland assisted. the event included a flower exchange and social time. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Mac Leod of Worland Wyoming visited locals before returning home. Dr. Edward F. Wheelan of Riverside visited with his father. Mrs. O E Helwick returned from Newton. J O Sexton planned a Des Moines business trip with a sister this weekend.

Crawfordsvile Grace Williams Daisy Huber Adda McFarland R. E. MacLeod Worland Wyo Riverside George Wheelan O. E. Helwick Newton J. O. Sexton Des Moines

Mrs Jane Mahin Visits Iowa City Friends

Miss Jane Mahin of Ainsworth is spending the week with friends in Iowa City. Dr F M Mahin of Ainsworth attended the funeral of Dr Allen at Wayland Wednesday afternoon.

Jane Mahin Ainsworth Iowa City F. M. Mahin Dr. Allen Wayland

Washington lender offers up to $300 loan on signature

Howard L. McCleery on the 3rd Floor Bailey Ridge Washington advertises personal signature loans up to 300 dollars. He invites readers to see him today for further details and fast approval.

Howard L. McCleery Bailey Ridg Washington

William Lemmon Undergoes Major Operation at County Hospital

William Lemmon of Wee Chester underwent a major operation yesterday at the Wackington county hospital.

William Lemmon Wee Chester Wackington County Hospital

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