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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

2

Dundee Woman Arrives for Weeklong Washington Visit

Maude Hott of Dundee Illinois arrived yesterday afternoon to spend a week in Washington with friends. She will room at Esther Isley’s home. Chicago residents Mr and Mrs Robert MacGugin and son Bobbie Mr and Mrs Eugene Drury and Ames resident Esther MacGugin will join for the weekend at Dr Fred Reid’s home.

Maude Hott Dundee Washington Esther Isley Robert MacGugin Bobbie Eugene Drury Chicago Esther MacGugin Ames Fred Reid Keith Adams Jimmy Minnie Jennings Wellman Jennings Carl Crossett

Memorial Day Visitors and Local Notices

Mr. and Mrs. Phil Mercer and daughter Sally of Evanston Illinois plus Eva McGaughey of Columbus Ohio expected this evening for Memorial Day weekend visits. Also notices on water payments due June 1 1941 with discounts for early payment and service discontinuation for arrears. Local residents and guests including university band events and social visits noted.

Phil Mercer Sally Evanston, IL Eva McGaughey Columbus Ohio Mercer Frank Barden Miss .McGaughey Orville Elder Miss McGaughey W. H. Lton W. H. Fulton

Hospital Notices and Births in Local Area

Mrs Clem Logan of West Chester was discharged today. Mrs Howell Rees of Columbus was discharged this morning. Mr and Mrs Homer Kirkpatrick of North English are the parents of a son born at three p.m. yesterday. James Wingler of Riverside was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Claire Davis of 712 South Marion underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mr and Mrs Adolph Shalla of Riverside are the parents of a daughter born at 11:30 this morning.

Clem Logan West Chester Howell Rees Columbus Homer Kirkpatrick North English James Wingler Riverside Claire Davis South Marion Adolph Shalla Riverside

Standings and results from major leagues

The American League table shows Cleveland leading with 28 wins and 15 losses, followed by Philadelphia and New York among others. Wednesday results include Detroit 8 Cleveland 5, St. Louis 8 Chicago 4, Philadelphia 8 Boston 6, and New York 6 Washington 5. Upcoming games feature New York at Washington, Cleveland at Detroit, Philadelphia at Boston, and St. Louis at Chicago with several pitchers listed. In the National League, Chicago trails with 36-30, Philadelphia 10-26, St. Louis 6-21, and Brooklyn 6-6. Boston vs New York is rained out, and Cincinnati at St. Louis is scheduled along with Cooper facing Vander Meer.

W. Kl. Pet Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Detroit St. Louis Chicago Boston New York Russo Sandra Feller Bridges Knott Dobson Caster Dietrich Lowe Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Posedel Carpenter Cincinnati Vander Meer Cooper

Weather Man Orchestrates Shower At Two Homes

May 28 Sandy Hook reports a benevolent effort as a weather man aids a community shower for Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Mineart. The event, moved due to bad roads, drew about 60 guests at Ferne and Sylvester Mineart’s residence near Brighton, featuring fruit salad cake and coffee. A second shower followed in Libertyville Ferne's home with a large turnout and a central table for the couple and attendants. Mumps have arrived in the area with several cases reported among students on the Catcham list. Mrs. Gibson's house nears completion and the Howards anticipate moving from the garage after last winter's fire.

H. W. Mineart Sandy Hook Indian Creek Club Sylvester Mineart Sylvester and Ferner Brighton Libertyville Ferne

Memorial Day wrecks in Iowa threaten many casualties

Memorial Day services across Iowa will honor fallen soldiers whileAUTO crashes may injure or kill many. Iowa safety leader John R. Hattery warns that hundreds could perish or be hurt over the holiday weekend, urging motorists to follow safe driving as a national safety council tally notes high highway losses.

Iowa Des Moines John R. Hattery Iowa State Safety Council Hattery

Hagie Produce Sold to Homer Martin in Crawfordsville

The Hagie produce business was sold Monday to Homer Martin of Wyman who will take charge immediately. The Hagie family plans to move to Denver soon. The article also notes a long list of local social events and engagements including Hilda Hector’s engagement to John Whiting of San Diego and various family visits.

Wyman Man Hagies Denver Crawfordsville Hagie Homer Martin Wyman Colo Boy Scout Branch Hill Owen Thiel Iowa City Boy Scouts Hilda Hector Elsie Hector St. Cloud Minn Hilda John Whiting San Diego Calif Hollis Whiting John U. S Navy Carroll Halligan Little Son Davenport B. H. Riley Robert Evans D. C. Davies Gwyneth Lois Evan Evans Mildred Whiting Business Burlington Everette McCall Robert Kulteny Prospect Heights Ill David Winn Arlington Heights W. H. Hagie Harold Lamb Harry Paschal Hallie Martin Joe Schlatter Max Betty Schlatter Washington Pas

Wax Palm Trunk Resembling Alabaster in Andes Pass

The wax palm found only in the Quindio pass of the Colombian Andes features a tall straight trunk coated with white wax resembling alabaster. These palms grow at elevations up to 10,000 feet and reach about 200 feet in height.

Quindio Pass Colombian Andes

Playground softball leagues announced for Stewart and Lincoln schools

Joe R. Duen announces opening day for playground softball season on Monday, June 16, with eight weeks of games through August. Four junior high girls teams, 63 players, captains Boileau Voorhees Zeck Ross. Boys leagues include Journal carriers, Davenport Democrat, Grand Hotel, Washington Oil, captains Box and Bostwick. Lincoln Stewart fourth fifth graders form two teams each. captains Paul Dodder Marshall Murphy. Games set at Stewart and Lincoln schools with morning and afternoon schedules. Frances Sartor appointed playground assistant to supervise girls’ activities.

Joe R. Duen Stewart and Lincoln Duea Frances Sartor Marcella Boileau Mary, Voorhees Julia Zeck Jo Ann Ross Lincoln School Ing Journal Carriers Davenport Democrat Grand Hotel Washington Oil Company Lyle Box Bob Bostwick Oil Company Stewart School Lincoln and Stewart Dick Paul Bob Dodder Wayne Marshall Tom Murphy

Jones Outlines Work Relief Plan in County

Welfare Director Stephen B. Jones details a county work relief program that began recently with assigned workers. The plan, supported by the Welfare Office, County Board, and local councils, aims to improve pride, skills, and communities while lowering relief taxes. No pay is given. relief is repaid through work hours, witheligibility extending to Soldiers Relief and certain W P A beneficiaries.

Stephen B. Jones County Board of Supervisors

Local Visitors Share News At Community Gathering

Des Moines hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moorhead bringing Mrs. Rose Moorhead home after a couple of weeks visit. Riverside’s Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frank, Iowa City’s Mrs. C. C. Elder, Mrs. Edna Hoechstettler, and Wellman’s Helen Schroeder were business visitors yesterday.

Ralph Moorhead Des Moines Rose Moorhead Fred Frank Riverside C. C. Elder Edna Hoechstettler Iowa City Helen Schroeder Wellman

Women's golf club hosts pot luck and handicap playoff

Women golfers at the Country club shared a noon pot luck and played in the afternoon. Mrs. Ted Johnson and Mrs. J A Picken tied the handicap event with Johnson winning the playoff for the golf ball. Janet Rosen of Chicago plans Memorial Day weekend with the Antonoffs.

Ted Johnson J. A. Picken

Washington Camp Hosts Royal Neighbors Convention

Washington Camp of Royal Neighbors of America hosted a district convention with 250 delegates from camps across Iowa. Attendees included well over a dozen camps such as Atalissa, Nichols, Conesville, Iowa City, Muscatine, Wilton Junction, West Liberty, Columbus Junction, Morning Sun, Ainsworth, Kelona, Riverside, Wellman, and Washington, plus visitors from Winfield, Mt Pleasant and Davenport. Activities featured a flag presentation, welcome by Carrie Wilcox, ritual demonstrations, a fancy drill by West Liberty, initiation by Morning Sun, a memorial service for deceased members, and a prize bridge won by Mrs. R A Hender of Kalona. The Wellman camp hosted prizes and plans for next year’s convention in Wilton Junction.

Washington Royal Neighors of America Lodge Atalissa Nichols Conesville Iiona City Muscatine Wilton Junction West Liberty Columbus Junction Morning Sun Ainsworth Kelona Riverside Wellman Winfield Mt. Pleasant Davenport Lillian Little Washington Camp Lytle Carrie Wilcox Florence Bridges Mapleton Lillian Haight Joy Perron Des Moines Crinshaw Pleasant Marshall Wellman Camp

Iowans More Sensible and Calmer in Their Thinking on War

Washington reports calm Iowa attitudes while a national debate over intervention versus isolation continues. Congressman Tom Martin handles military affairs work as soil conservation week is noted by Henry O. Talle. Kraschel urges veto of parity measure. Herring and Wilson work well in Washington, despite likely senate race.

Chase

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