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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

2

Local commencement events and visits noted in town

Marguerite and Kay Hardy and Mary Ellen Lytle attended commencement Wednesday. Mrs. Lester Jones returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting here since Sunday. W. J. Roudabush of Davenport visited on business and discussed 4 H Clubs with Mrs. Roudabush. Water rent is due with 10 percent discount before June 10. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Conner hosted Mrs. W. M. Conner of Minneapolis visiting Dorothy Conner’s graduation. Barbara Etter will visit Gen try then stay with grandparents in Missouri.

Marguerite and Kay Hardy Mary Ellen Lytle S.U.S Lester Jones Cedar Rapids W. J. Roudabush Davenport Department of Agriculture Walter Conner Comney W. M. Conner Minneapolis, Minn

Fresh eggs sold at 13c per dozen by Reister Bros

Guests visit Mr and Mrs Lester Milck from Milwaukee Mrs Milcks mother Mrs J A Rettela and her uncle Tony Rettela arrive from Wisconsin and will stay until Sunday Also cousins Mr and Mrs Walter Rettela from Sheboygan and Wanda Casper on a three week vacation with her parents in Davenport where she trains as a nurse at St Luke's hospital

Lester Milck Milck J. A. Rettela Wanda Casper Charles Casper Miss Casper St. Luke’s Hospital Davenport

Republicans of First Ward Hold 7:30 Caucus

Republicans of the first ward will hold a caucus at 7 30 PM in the courthouse per an announcement by Dr K Bk Stutsman.

First Ward K. Bk. Stutsman

Hospital Admissions and Procedures Noted in Local Reports

Mrs. Marion Crawford of Keota admitted for medical treatment yesterday afternoon. Mrs. John Lowe of Wellman underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs. John Mann of Brighton and David Thompson of Washington were admitted for medical treatment this morning.

Marion Crawford, Keota John Lowe Wellman John Mann Brighton David Thompson Washington

Memorial Day notices and university degree lists in Washington County

Local briefs report Mildred Smith travels to Kirkwood Illinois for a friend's wedding and vacation plans for her mother in Brighton. University of Iowa to award degrees to multiple Washington County residents including nursing, pharmacy, and arts graduates. Also notes Memorial Day events, visitors, new births, and district court land suit against numerous defendants over property in section 22 township 76 north range 9 west.

Mildred Smith Wirkwood Ill Gahne Ray Fred Bear Kirkwood Miss Smith North Side Cafe Lulu Smith Brighton Eleanor L. Brinning Ruth A. Stewart Mary Ellen Lytle Buryl L. Fetters J. Paul Kyle Catherine Hardy Hayden T. Hughes University of Iowa Brinning Stewart School of Nursing Mr. Peters Mr. Kyle Miss Hardy Mr. Hughes Miss Lytle Washington County Lewis L. Zager Olon L. Zager Ainsworth John R. Day Clifford Hesseltine Robert Edmondson Victor Hesseltine Victor Taylor Crawfordsville Richard Snyder Riverside John Hogan Sara Marie Huber Wellman Duane C. Foriash Clifford D. Bauer West Chester North East St. P. M District Court Iowa

Baseball Scores and Standings From Recent Games

Scores show New York and Boston in tight games with Philadelphia and St Louis also posting results. The column lists results for both first and second games, plus upcoming open dates and team standings across the American League.

New York Broolign Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Old Washington St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh

Memorial Day Visits and Family Journeys Across Iowa and Nearby States

Aberdeen South Dakota visitor Art Atack attends Cornell commencement and visits relatives in Iowa City. Numerous local families plan trips and gatherings from Napton Missouri to Davenport Iowa, Bloomington Illinois, and beyond, including Honeymooners, reunions, and long trips through Yellowstone, Washington, and the Pacific coast.

Art Atack, Jr Aberdeen S. Dak Cornell College Iowa City

Daryl Ross Wins Handicap Flag Meet at Country Club

Daryl Ross captured the best score in the Memorial Day flag tournament with a strong finish on a short course. Les Hicher took second, Louis Jeter third, and Keith Page fourth, all within two feet of the cup on No 1 green after handicap strokes. The county tournament begins next Sunday at Kalona, with matches moving to Washington and Wellman venues in subsequent weeks.

Daryl Ross Les Hicher Louis Jeter Keith Page Anual Kalona Washington Links Wellman

Knoxville Team Fails to Show Up Baseball game called off at Blattner field.

The Knoxville team did not arrive for the Memorial Day game against the Washington Indees at Blattner field. Washington Indees managers waited over an hour, the crowd gathered for the season’s largest turnout, but no opposition appeared and no explanation was given.

Blattner’s Field Washington Indees Knoxville Indees Washington

Washington faculty holds annual May breakfast

Members of the Washington school faculty gathered for their annual May breakfast at Linecolia school. Fifty-one seats were set in a circle in the gym with bowls of spring flowers. Supt A Ralston praised cooperation. two ten-year veterans received roses. Officers for next year named: George Mohr president, Lucy Stahl vice president, Carol Forgey secretary treasurer.

Washington School Linecolia School Boyd White White Supt Kk. A. Ralston Thomas Parsons Washington Mark Landau Lucy Stahl Marion Cover George Mohr Carol Forgey Walter Lunsky Irene Wilson Lincoln School George C. Stewart

Legal notice entry for Livingston case dates

Court filing text lists W L Livingston as attorney for plaintiff and dates May 31 June 7 14 20 indicating publication or filing schedule. The fragment notes judgment action and decree rendered with creditor or requester details implied.

W. Livingston

Mrs. Hartzell Hosts Sunset Circle Afternoon Meeting

The Sunset Circle met with Mrs. W. J. Hartzell on a Wednesday afternoon. All but one member attended. guests included Mrs. John Moss and Mrs. Verne Moss and children John and Marilyn of Washington. Mrs. Clair Holmes led the business session while entertainment came from Mrs. Clarence Hering.

Sunset Circle W. J. Hartzell John Moss Verne Moss John Marilyn Washington Clair Holmes Clarence Hering Robert Wells John D. Jones

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Meeting Planned at Dow Bishop Home

Pilotburg Lanes Aid society will hold a meeting next Thursday afternoon June 6 at the home of Mrs Dow Bishop. Mrs Keith Herr will co host with Mrs Bishop. Members will answer roll call with a item about the bag or verse with scripture. Entertainment will be provided by the committee.

Piloteulg Pilotburg Lanes Aid Society Dow Bishop Keith Herr Bishop

O. E. S. Invited to Ainsworth Meeting

The Order of Eastern Star invites members to a reception for the worthy grand matron Mrs. Mozelle Russell of Winfield. The event is hosted by the Ainsworth chapter and will take place Saturday evening at the Ainsworth Masonic hall at s o'clock.

Washington Order of Eastern Star Ainsworth Mozelle Russell Winfield Ainsworth Masonic Hall

Social Calendar and Meetings for Week

Notices for this calendar must be in by 10 a m Saturday W R C meeting 230 p m GAR hall Monday Rainbow girls 730 p m Masonic Temple Tuesday D A R meeting 230 p m Mrs Frank Crone Friendly Social club afternoon Mrs Virnus Bradford Notice change of place Wednesday Harmony Club 2 p m 1 Mrs Manford Wilcox Thursday Pilotburg Ladies Aid society afternoon Mrs Dow Bishop Mrs Keith Herro-hostess

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple D.A.R Frank Crone Virnus Bradford Harmony Club Pam Manford Wilcox Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Dow Bishop Keith Herro

Ainsworth O B S Hosts Reception for Matron

The Ainsworth chapter No 892 O B S will hold a reception for worthy grand matron Mrs Mozelle Russell on Saturday evening June 1 at the Masonic hall. Members take notice.

Ainsworth O.B.S Mozelle Russell Masonic Hall

Birthday Greetings Mark May Celebrants In Local Listing

Two members of the Three Quarter Century club celebrate May’s last day birthdays Mrs Elizabeth Rugg of Wellman turns 85 and Mrs W J Hill of Washington reaches 76 Tom Rickey Stanley Zager Inez Schoonover and Mrs Frank Sickels also mark birthdays today Dr B Crai observes his 87th birthday in the local note.

Three Quarter Century Club Elizabeth Rugg Wellman W. J. Hill Washington Tom Rickey Stanley Zager Inez Schoonover Mrs. Frank Sickels

Pauline Hoover and John Morrow Wed in Mount Pleasant

Pauline Hoover daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hoover of Mt Union and John Morrow son of Mr and Mrs Fred Morrow of Weed California were united in marriage yesterday at Saint Alphonsus parsonage Mount Pleasant. Rev M T Gaffney performed the single ring ceremony with Pearl DeWitt and Walter Hoover as attendants. The couple planned a wedding dinner at B and H cafe and will reside in Mt Pleasant where Morrow works at L Vo Case Memorial shop.

Pauline Hoover George Hoover Mt. Union John Morrow Fred Morrow Weed Calif Saint Alphonsus Parsonage Mount Pleasant M. T. Gaffney Pearl DeWitt Washington Walter Hoover Misa DeWitt B. & H. Cafe Mt. Pleasant

Mrs Horak and Sons Visit Relatives in Moline

Mrs. Paul Horak and her sons Dick and Jerry travelled to Moline yesterday to visit relatives Mr. and Mrs. Vander Vennet, planning to stay through Sunday.

Paul Horak Dick and Jerry Moline Mrs. Vander Vennet

Newlyweds Feted at Sunshine Club Shower

The Sunshine Community club hosted a Tuesday evening shower for Mr and Mrs Marshall Koehler at the John Koehler home. Sixty five guests attended including George and Mrs Stokes Milburn Underwood and family Anna Riley Jobin Martin and Wilmer Lauderman organized the gifts. Games and indoor entertainment followed the lawn activities with Florence Athel Zieglowsky Ada Velma Beenblossom assisting.

Sunshine Community Club Marshal Koehler John Koehler George Stokes Milburn Underwood Anha Riley Jobin Martin

Potluck Dinner Participants At Country Club Potluck

Bridge was played at six tables after the potluck for country club members last evening at the clubhouse. About thirty-five attended the dinner. Prizes went to Mrs BK B Stutsman for women and B F Bostwick Jr for men. A regular family dinner is scheduled for next Thursday evening June 6 at 6 30.

Country Club BK. B. Stutsman B. F. Bostwick, Jr

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