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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1939
Page
2
Mrs. Charles Dryden and daughter Jessie of Ainswort and Mrs. C. G. Tilden of Kalona were seen shopping here this morning.
Washington and Keokuk clash at Case Field in a Little Six finale that could only yield a conference win for Washington, who seeks to end a six game losing streak while Keokuk aims to climb from a tie for sixth. Coaches Maasdam and Schultz lead their teams amid injuries and lineup questions as the Demons defend the goalline against the Chiefs.
City Assessor Charles Lemley, hospitalized ten days ago with a heart attack, is reported to be improving. In other notes, Mrs. A. L. Young hosted Dr. Charles Young and Mrs. Young of Lake Forest Illinois and Mrs. EB C. Young of Libertyville Illinois for a Sunday visit with Charles Behrens, grandson of Mrs. A. L. Young and a University of Iowa dentistry student. The Cecil Fr. Keoks family moved from 702 West Monroe to the Reid acreage. W. G. Atchison returned to New Brunswick Pennsylvania after visiting here since last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Pierce moved to 903 North Iowa Avenue from 214 East Main Street. W. H. Fulton and son Alfred moved to 214 East Main Street from 714 North Second Avenue.
The West Chester Methodist church hosts its annual chicken pie supper on November 7 with serving starting at 5 30 PM. Mrs F A Stromsten of Iowa City visits her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Tom Parsons and will stay through the week. Mrs Parsons and daughter Patty will escort her home tonight. G K Preyo listed as professional in case work will be at Cy Bush residence on November 4. Margaret Christenson moves to an apartment with Aila Hiltunen in New England apartments. Grace Fern leaves J D Dayton home to inhabit Christen sun’s room at the Maurice Brayton residence. Martha Foster leaves her apartment with Miss Hiltunen and will commute from Wellman.
Mr and Mrs Walter Fitchner of Brighton visit Mr and Mrs Ray Reeves for a noon dinner along with Mr and Mrs Howard Hazen and their son Roger. Fresh eggs sell for 18 cents at W S Reister & Sons, 2081f.
Dismissed yesterday were Mrs Milo Miller and baby Loren Dale of Wellman Meredith Knepp of Washington Mrs Vera Jacobs of Washington route Jerald Brenneman of Columbus Junction who underwent a ton sillectomy Sunday and were dismissed this morning
Mr and Mrs George Westen hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs Donald Butterbaugh and Mr and Mrs Paul Butterbaugh. The couples, who wed October 14 in Joetown in a double ceremony, are both Pleasant Plain and Wellman residents with ties to local schools and Maplecrest hatchery. Attendees included the Westen family and relatives from Wellman Washington and Pleasant Plain.
Mrs Don Butterbaugh hosted a gathering with refreshments in a pink and white theme served by Mrs Stanley Brock, Mrs Westen, Juanita Miller, Irene, and Florence Westen. Candy bars and cigars were given as treats by the two couples to the entire group.
A group of twenty dressed in grotesque costumes visited the L. A. Jones cottage on Cedar river last evening. They observed Halloween rites with hamburgers, pumpkin pie and coffee. Bingo provided entertainment with weld and varied prize awards. Dr. A. W. Crow received honorable mention for costume.
A program will be given at Shiloh school on Wednesday evening November 1 at 8 o clock. Hot lunch will be served. Doris Endicott, teacher. 22013
Glendale school hosts a Halloween program Friday evening November 3 at p.m. four miles northeast of Washington. A hot lunch will be sold. Teacher Isabelle Ash announced the event and invites all residents to attend. Town City resident 2203 Kenneth Cline was in town yesterday on business.
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