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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1937

Page

2

Local News Notes on Walter Frazier Visit to Washington

Walter Frazier son of Dr. Gier who practiced here long ago, visiting friends in Washington this afternoon. He served as a colonel in the U S Army and is now discharged at age 64, living in San Diego. Mrs S W Livington rented a home yesterday after a three week stay in Chicago with her family.

Walter Frazier Gier Washinton U. S San Diego S. W. Livington Chicago Dave

Birth of Phillip William Haviland in Davenport

Local news notes the birth of a baby boy named Phillip William to Mr and Mrs Phil Haviland at St Luke hospital Davenport. Emma Plum of Washington is the former Mrs Haviland. Also reported is B F Crosby turning eighty six yesterday at his East Washington street home.

Phil Haviland St. Luke’s Hospital Davenport Phillip William Haviland Emma Plum Washington B. F. Crosby East Washington Street Mr. Crosby

Notable profiles and family notices in the June issue

The June American Home features Martha B Darbyshire of California with interior pictures and profiles of the people behind unusual homes. It also references Nate Bovee once extension agent now head of Chipman Chemical Co and notes his weed control program and family activity including his sons John and Russell. Miss Lucille Knox and Miss Ruth Knox plan a month in Oakland visiting their father Sherm Knox.

The American Home” Magazine Martha B.darbyshire California Washington Diest Nate Bovee Chipman Chemical Co Redwood County John Washington D. C Russell F. Macon Iowa Lucille Ruth Knox Oakland Calif Sherm Knox

Hospital Dispatches Report Dismissals and Surgeries

At The Hospital Russell Frink was dismissed yesterday. Mrs Alva Hell Riverside underwent a major operation last night, Carroll Barnett Brighton underwent an appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Mrs Harviey Mayhew underwent a major operation this morning.

Russell Frink Alva Hell Riverside Carroll Barnett Brighton Harviey Mayhew

Community Visitors Share Weekend at Bowes Home

4Mr and Mrs Donald Bowes of East Moline Illinois hosted relatives from Crawfordsville and Keswick with Henry Bowes present. Several families and shoppers visited the area including Caviness and DeLong households and town shoppers such as Turkington Mayer and Butterworth at Montgomery Ward. The note records social visits and local shopping activity with multiple named individuals and towns.

E. C. Turkington Wyman Winnie Mayer Kevta Everett Huber Wellman C. L. Stoutner Keota Mable Monson Crawfordeville FE. R. Butterworth Ainsworth. Co. L. Harley West Chester

Boxing Show May Be Last Indoor Season Plans Outdoor Matches

The VFW post plans indoor boxing Thursday at city hall as possibly the last indoor event of the season. They consider outdoor venues like cavalry field for future matches to serve local fans. The card features Everette Holliday vs Johnny Nelson, Cappas vs Beal, La Rue vs Corey, and Georgia Van Bushirk vs Chris Karpis, with wrestling as added appeal.

Bill Brown V. BF. W City Hall Cavalry Field Post Will the Post Everette Holliday Muscatine Washington Johnny Nelson Tri-Cities Cappas Vert Cappes Burlington Moline Johnny Beal Galesburg Billy la Rue Tomny Corey Mr. Brown Georgia van Bushirk Peoria Chris Karpis Rock Island

Rev Kent Marries Max Blankenhorn Miss Frances Deihl

Miss Frances Deihl daughter of Mr and Mrs J Deihl Wapello and Max Blankenhorn son of Mr and Mrs Scott Blankenhorn Columbus Junction were married at one o clock Saturday in the Little Brown church Nashua Rev William Kent pastor read the single ring service in the presence of Miss Martha Blankenhorn sister of the bridegroom and Keith Miller of Oakville The bride wore white satin gown and carried red roses They will reside on a farm east of Columbus Junction after a trip to Greeley Colorado

Columbus Junction Frances Deihl J. Deihl Wapello Max Blankenhorn Scott Blankenhorn Little Brown Nashua William Kent Martha Blankenhorn Keith Miller Oakville R Plankenhorn Wapello High School Greeley Colo

Baseball Results and Standings in the National League

National League standings show Pittsburgh at 8 6 .058 and Cincinnati at 10 16 .385 with Boston and Philadelphia midpack. Yesterday New York beat Pittsburgh 4 3 and Cincinnati defeated Boston 6 3 while Chicago beat Philadelphia 1 and St Louis awaits at later time. Today New York faces Cincinnati while Boston plays St Louis and Philadelphia meets Chicago with Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Detroit at New York on tap.

W. L. Pet Pittsburgh Wanweuuutt Boston Caton Ce Cincinnati Philadelphia Luncgetaea New York Brooklyn Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington St Louis

River 4 H Meets on Saturday

English River Hustlers 4 H Club met at Mary and Loretta Eagle home with Loretta Eagle presiding. Rosella Sheetz read last meeting minutes and Naomi Perkins attended as guest while Rue Ann Shalla joined as new member. Music pictures and Bally day records were enjoyed and refreshments served.

English River Hustlers 4-H Club Mary Loretta Eagle Rosella Sheetz Naomi Perkins Rue Ann Shalla Bally Day Loretta Engle

Muscatine Rifle Club Plans First Eastern Iowa Regional

Muscatine hosts its first Eastern Iowa regional registered tournament on Sunday June 6 at the Glacial Mound Range dedicated to Louis C. Kautz. The event is sponsored by the Iowa State Rifle Association and conducted under NRA rules with 25 cent registration.

Muscatine J. G. Johnston Ilowa Rifle Association Lonie C. Kautz Spanish American War Veterans Post Kautz Iowa State Rifle Association, Inc National Rifle Association Johnston Iowa Iowa ¢State Louie C. Kautz Iowa State Rifle Association Des Moines N. A Middle-West

Missionary Tea Planned by Women's Society

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold a missionary tea on Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ira Rathmel on West Washington Street. Mrs. T. W. Barker will lead the program, and members are invited.

Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Ira Rathmel West Washington Street T. WF. Barker

Miss J Stewart Weds Raymond Rich in St Louis

Miss Josephine Stewart and Raymond Rich of Crawfordsville wed at Second Presbyterian Church St Louis in a single ring ceremony read by Dr Norman L Bower. The bride wore beige lace and Johanna Hill rose bouquet. The couple will live on a farm north of Olds.

Second Presbyterian Church St. Louis Josephine Stewart Raymond Rich Crawfordsville Norman L. Bower Johanna Hill Rose Washington High School

Dinner Held for Bridal Couple Sunday

A dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C A Curl Sunday in honor of their daughter Viola who wed Kenneth Fishburn on Saturday. Attending were relatives and friends from Curl Kolosick Norton Farrier Lowder Bowes Roberts Martin and others. The bride wore a white ensemble at the ceremony and the couple plan to live in Washington where Fishburn works for the American Pearl company. They were staying at the Colenso hotel awaiting a permanent residence. The groom treated guests to cigars and candy bars and mite boxes and dues were requested.

C. A Curl Viola Kenneth Fishburn Curl Pred Kolosick Jussell Hamnton Paul Kolosick D. D. Norton Rena Roy Farrier Mary Curl Alva Lowder Donald Bowes East Moline Ronalds Roberts Kes Donald Martin Crawfordsvale Charles Curl Myrtle Kolosick Washington Fishburn American Pearl Company Colenso Hotel

Remnant Wash Dresses Move To Main Floor Sale

Yesterday the popular priced wash dresses moved to the main floor for easy viewing and purchase. Most are priced at 1 dollar with a few at 79 cents and 98 cents. The display includes colorful frocks for little girls aged a few years and up, with remnants also offered at bargain prices.

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