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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1939
Page
2
Students may turn in used books at Nicola and Harmon after June 6 to receive valuations and future credit for next year. Deposits before June 6 earn a receipt. later credits will be issued. A marriage license was issued to C. Austin Miller and RE Grace Shettler of Kalona.
Mr and Mrs teRoy Richardson welcome a daughter born at 2 15 this morning weighing five pounds fifteen ounces named Sharlene Kay. Jean Wavisen discharged this evening for home. Arlys Larson and Harold McConnell discharged this morning after tonsillectomy in Blatiner Washington.
Washington County Board of Supervisors announces court lease closures each Saturday afternoon in June July and August 1985. The notice specifies dates and local governance action for property use and public access.
Conesville star Dick Singleton will start on the mound for the Indees Sunday against the Iowa Light and Power team from Cedar Rapids at Blattnerfield. Teens Everett Cummings or Bob Young may relieve. Kit Campbell will pilot the next game against the Davenport Boosters Tuesday at Blattnerfield.
Max Baer former heavyweight champion meets rising contender Lou Nova in New York on June 1 in a comeback bid after both recently defeated the same opponent. Tommy Yarr reports the matchups and expectations.
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 22 wins and 10 losses followed by Pittsburgh 16 16 and Brooklyn 13 19. Friday results include Pittsburgh defeating Chicago 14 6 and Cincinnati beating St Louis 7 6. Upcoming games list Pittsburgh at Chicago New York at Philadelphia Cincinnati at St Louis Boston at Brooklyn. American League standings show Boston leading at 17 10 and Chicago 13 13 with Cleveland 15 15 and Washington 13 17. Friday results include Chicago 2 Cleveland 1 New York 1 Philadelphia 0 and Boston 4 Washington 2 with Philadelphia at New York and St Louis at Detroit and Chicago at Cleveland and Washington at Boston on schedule.
Jim Wooley of Beatrice Nebraska will arrive tomorrow to spend Memorial day here with his wife and daughter Stephany who have been visiting the Crossett family. Sergeant Lee Ward of Wichita Kansas arrives this evening to spend Memorial Day with his parents. William Morgan visited Des Moines Thursday. Mrs Collins and daughter in Chariton came for the funeral of Mrs Dodds. Mrs Lucy Knauss and Arlis leave Monday for a two week vacation with relatives in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
Chicago dispatch reports Frank Haines 37, an escapee from Ohio state hospital at Lima, led a wild assault on a west side area. He seriously wounded two men, was beaten and overpowered by bystanders and police after a spree that followed his January breakout with four companions.
Davenport High School leads 19 athletes into the Iowa state outdoor track and field meet as favorites to reclaim the title. Blue Devils star Bill Garrett and Harold Redshaw headline a large squad with 12 individuals and five relay teams. East High and Roosevelt also field sizable lineups as 93 schools and 405 boys compete. Six state records loom with discus and javelin marks among the top bets for potential records.
May 27 and nearly 8 000 tickets sold for Notre Dame and Navy football game here. Notre Dame has requested 11 000 seats for Irish fans and half the east stand reserved. University of Iowa athletics business manager Charles S. Galiher says orders have come in since last November. Visiting delegation expected to be largest in Iowa Stadium history, surpassing Minnesota’s 53 000 in 1955.
Thirty members and one guest, Mrs. Lewis Boyd, attended the Baptist women's missionary society's year end gathering at Mrs. B. Yard's home. Devotions by Mrs. Adolf Votruba themed Peace from St John and a Bible-centered program emphasized Bible and Peace with several members taking roles.
Burl Pringle reports his daughter Shirley Jean had a mastoiditis operation on her left ear this morning after a prior right ear procedure Tuesday. She is in an Ottumwa hospital and shows satisfactory progress. Helen Foster returns home for summer vacation to stay with her parents.
Mia Williams and pupils enjoyed a wiener roast with fruit salad and cake for birthdays. James Dunbar treated with candy bars. family dinner honored Mrs. Dunbar's brother Lester and introduced his new bride. Has-kins beat rivals 11 to 10. Local visits noted from Hessel-tine, Cuddeback, and Gibson families.
The Garden department of Fortnightly Club will sponsor its annual flower show on Tuesday June 6 in the Methodist church basement. Irene Yard and Mrs Arthur Krause head the general committee. Mrs B F Bostwick Jr leads department committees with details to be announced next week and the schedule to be printed in the Journal later in the week.
Mrs William Putnam hosted the Christian Missionary and Aid society meeting yesterday afternoon. Twenty seven members attended with Mrs Frank Haney leading and giving the devotional.
The junior senior banquet in the Methodist church basement featured a radio broadcast theme with antennae loudspeakers and air wave decorations. The 350 juniors, seniors, faculty, school board and parents enjoyed a festive meal and a program emceed by student leaders and local sponsors.
A birthday listing highlights Mrs. F. M. Smith turning eighty eight today among a group of celebrants. Also noted are Mrs. Wilbur Rose Mrs S Finch Mrs Ora Rhodebeck Fred Radda J F E Linder Frances Haney Frances Falk Wenona Anderson Mrs Arthur Atack Mae Sojka Cedar Rapids piano accordionist and Harry Ramesevyer with daughter Gwendolyn both marking birthdays tomorrow alongside several more names and places.
The Haskins Ladies Aid holds a bake sale at Washington Cleaners on Monday May 29. The memorial day decor committee asks that flowers be delivered to the courthouse by 8 o clock Tuesday morning.
A surprise party at Sunset park honored Edd Garrett and Mrs. David Messenger. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Edd Garrett and daughter, the Messengers and their children, Mrs. George Garrett, Delia Miller, Glen Garrett and daughter, Lorel Garrett and son, Marjorie Morrow, Glen Miller and family, Clarence Griffin and daughter, Osie Messenger, Otis Messenger, Clarence Messenger, Emmett Messenger, Charlie West and children, and EB A Van Winkle.
Papers on India were given by Mrs. Georgia Larson Mrs. Mert King and Rev. Vernon Carter. During the Ladies Aid meeting plans were made for church night next Wednesday in the church parlor. An ice cream social will follow with the church youth serving and a musical program after. A committee led by Mrs. Putnam Mrs. Hiram Coakley Mrs. Virgil Farr and Mrs. Ralph McCreedy organized refreshments with Mrs. Stanley Poster assisting in place of Mrs. Coakley.
Saturday Ainsworth ELS and Masons plan farewell party for Keipers at Masonry hall with Masons and wives and Eastern Stars invited. Monday Rainbow Girls drill 6 30 p m City hall. Tuesday Rosemary club evening and Longer club afternoon plus missionary tea at Cotter church. Thursday Pilotbore Ladies Aid holds Guest Day luncheon 1 pm at Country club with reservations via Mrs Sowden or Mrs Westermark.
A guest day luncheon will be held at the country club next Thursday, June 1, at 1 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Harry Sowden or Mrs. Nels B. Westermark, co chairmen. Reservations due by Tuesday evening. The assisting committee includes several named ladies.
The J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester will hold a memorial service and short program at three cemeteries this Sunday. Services are scheduled for West Chester at 2 p.m. Grace Hill at 3 p.m. and New Haven at 3:30 p.m. Graves will be decorated at each cemetery.
Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups held Friday meetings and planned activities for the coming weeks. The general Aid society will host a thrift sale in the church basement on June 17, with clothing and items collected and picked up if needed. Group 1 met at Mrs. Frey Longer’s home with 14 members. Group 2 met at Lydia Juzeler’s home with 14. Group 3 hosted 19 with devotionals by Mrs. W. Bailey and a “Sanctuary” tale by Mrs. Ingalls. Group 4 met at Mrs. J. T. Rehmel’s with 9 members and will serve a church dinner on June 19 for the 25th anniversary of class of 1914. Refreshments and prayers followed each meeting.
The Fairview Farmerette 4-8 club met at Ethel Darlene Sojka’s home with seven members a leader and assistant leader and two guests Betty and Frances Sojka in attendance. Präsident Viele Marek led as the meeting opened and most time was spent listening to records for Rally day. The next meeting is set for Wednesday May 1 in Eldiene Mae Sajka’s home.
Helen Little of Burlington hosted a Saturday May 26 slumber party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Lloyd Little A.M. Guests included Marjorie Thatcher Keota Louise Thomson Burlington Dorothy Kort Olds Theo Logan Frances Hayes Margaret Applegate and Helen Applegate
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