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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1940

Page

2

Latchem Family News From Raleigh Visit And Local Notices

Mrs Stella Latchem returned from Kansas City with her son Pr Charles Latchem to Raleigh after two weeks away They attended the wedding of Dr Latchem and Eirza Harrington on November 20 Thanksgiving fowls advertised by Humble s Produce Visit also noted were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Sum mering and travelers from Woodstock Illinois en route from Lincoln Nebraska to Illinois Brewer s Ice Cream flavors are listed and Ford V eight priced at 770 locally noted in brief advertisements

Stella Latchem Kansas City Raleigh Charles Latchem Dr. Latchem Eirza Harrington Raymond Andrew Woodstock Ill Max Marbie Lincoln Nebr Ilinois

Local residents relocate and visitors visit for Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Walter Barnett moved to 851 South avenue B after staying with Miss Esther Essley on West Mainestreet. Mr and Mrs William Embree of West Chester called on in town. Lawrence DeWitt moved to 616 West Main Street from 380S West Jefferson Street and Nellie DeWitt will move to 325 East Madison Street. Stanly Zager plans a trip to Kansas City for Thanksgiving with his brother Dr Lewis Zager, while Mrs Zager and sons visit Iowa City with her mother Mrs P J Hannon. The Shatters hosted John and Mrs Robertson for Sunday dinner. Helen Finney, Liscomb home economics teacher, will return home for the holiday. Zagers near Ainsworth to spend Thanksgiving with the Johnsons of Oxford. Mrs Zager and Mrs Johnson are sisters. Notices include blood testing and toy prices for poultry. contact Bakers Hatchery at 1326 N Mation Ave Z4ddisbee. A card from Mrs Nina Law reports improvement after two weeks in St Mary’s hospital Rochester Minnesota. Mrs Earle Libe, recovering from major operation Nov 4, moved to the Tuttle House for recuperation and hopes for discharge soon. Mr and Mrs Paul Peiffer, injured in November auto accident, remain in University hospital Iowa City with Mrs Peiffer recovering while Mr Peiffer remains critical and unconscious.

Walter Barnett South Avenue B Esther Essley West Mainestreet Stanly Zager Kansas City Lewis Zager

Hospital Notices of Dismissals and Admissions

Mrs Donald Messer and baby Karen Kathryn were discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs Nate Young and baby Mary Elizabeth were transferred here from University Hospital Town City. Lester Hamil Washington had a tonsillectomy this morning. Teresa Ragan Washington Mrs Walter Hagans Bright was admitted last night. Mrs Donald Sheets and baby Sharon Kay were discharged this morning.

Donald Messer Karen Kathryn Nate Young Mary Elizabeth University Hospital Town City Lester Hamil Washington Teresa Ragan Walter Hagans Brighton Donald Sheets Sharon Kay

Cardinals Open Cage Season Facing Alumni Quintet

Coach Ken Kimberlin's junior college Cardinal five kick off the season at home against a veteran alumni team. The Cardinals lean on inexperience with three lettermen and a mix of Norris, Finke, and Edmondson. the alumni boast seasoned scorers like Turner Kiesey and Chamberlain, creating a clash of youth versus experience in a season opener.

Ken Kimberlin Cardinal Sayers Cardinal Cardinals Ac Angle Ellis Finke Charley Thrapp Marvin Ginwerich Norris Brothers Ainsworth Bill Edmondson Sigourney Bill Dick Longer Don Morrison Francis Hughes Bill Steele Milo Steele Dice ‘Vanerus Ed Nardy Gene Turner Dale Kiesey Gene Tucker Keith Stewart Rex Levert Homer Herron Wilbur Marshall Francis Mangold Wayne Chamberlain Tucker Norval Norris Marvin Gingerich Frank Dea Ellir Finke Starcin Kimberlin Norbert Norris Gingerich

Federal Tax on College Tilt Reaches 4 Cents

Dean Harland Mead of Washington junior college announces a four cent federal tax on adult admissions to basketball games at the high school gym. The total adult price will be 40 cents while students pay 20 cents with no tax. Access will be via the south door only. the north and balcony doors remain for inside use. The opener, Wednesday night at 7:00, pairs the college team with an alumni aggregation.

Harland Mead Washington Junior College

Demons Open at Sigourney in Experimental Season Start

Sigourney hosts the Demons in their first game of the season under Coach Geneva as they test a new offensive system. preseason shifts include Marshall moving to guard with Burham, Kiesey and Voorhees in key roles, while Bleeding rebounding remains a concern. The Savages led by Bud Klein Schmidt and Don Pfaff defeated Sigourney 29–26 in last year’s district tourney opener.

Demons Sigourney Peck Geneva Hoopsters Little Hawkes Iowa City Savages Geneva Marshall Die Marshall Arlo Burham Regitar Lo- Cala Keokuk County Bud Kleinschmidt Don Pfaff

Entertain Friends at Turkey Supper in F. Snider Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Snider hosted a turkey supper with many guests from nearby areas including the Grimes Nicola Leeper Elvers Salterberg Sorrell and others. The gathering followed social visits and a Sunday of family time at related homes. Mrs Forrest Walker active for Red Cross outreach.

F. Snider Wm. C Gray Frank Snider Lee Grimes Richard and Dale Vane Jeathryn Nicola Norma Lee Grimes Paul Leeper Rex Pauline Dolores Alof Fairfield Walter Elvers Chicago Will Salterberg Bob Sorrell Bobby Everett Snider Josia Puckett Miss Altman Near

Saving Vanhlias Dahlias Tips for Preserving Cut Flowers

A garden note advises dipping freshly cut vanhlias stems in boiling water immediately after cutting. The hot water seals the cut and stops sap from draining, helping keep the flowers fresh longer.

Wellman Wildcats Meet Keota Eagles in Turkey Bowl

Wellman hosts Keota in the 22nd annual Thanksgiving game. The series started in 1998 with Supt H E K Ross linked to Keota. Wellman seeks revenge after two losses while Keota holds edge, featuring final games for Louis Brown, Junior Henderson, and Robert Wilson.

Wellman Wellman Wildcats Keota Eagles Supt. H. EK. Ross Keota Ke-Wash Louis Brown Junior Henderson Robert Wilson

Rural Teachers of Washington County Meet for Reports

Washington county rural teachers gathered in the court room for an instructional meeting. Delegates Margaret Witting Marjorie Lytle and Rosalie Combs reported on the Tower state teachers convention in Des Moines. Vera Harvey was elected southeastern Iowa vice president. Washington county plans a December 13 study session with Dr Spitzer and Prof CC Fullerton as instructors.

Washington County Towre Des Moines Margaret Witting Marjorie Lytle Rosalie Combs Miss Harvey Vera Harvey Rubio Iowa Harvey Spitzer University Elementary School Iowa City A. Fullerton Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Washington County Rural Teachers «Association Marion Pence Lexington Grand School Wilma Richards Washington Veeterdias Eureka School Nellie Hoffman Fairfield Havre

St Vanus Ladies to Host Food Sale on Wednesday

St Vanus s Ladies plan a food sale at the Wash and Cleaners on Wednesday November 27. Mrs O E Schmitt Mrs Wisie Long and Mrs Roy Means attended a White Shrine meeting in Oska loosa last night. Several locals visited today including Mrs J N Irwin of Brighton Mrs George Statler of Keota Miss Grace Morette of Riverside Mr and Mrs Ira Coon of Haskins.

St. Vanus’s O. E. Schmitt Wisie Long Roy Means Oskaloosa J. N. Irwin Brighton George Statler Keota Grace Morette Riverside Ira Coon Haskins

Douglas urges broad aid to Britain short of war

Dr. Paul H. Douglas of the University of Chicago told 300 Sioux City business leaders that the United States has nothing to lose by aiding Britain. He urged repeal of the Johnson war debts act and a possible gift of war materials to sustain Britain's resistance if England's credit fails.

Sioux City United States Great Britain Paul H. Douglas University of Chicago Hitler Douglas England

Auto Registration School Instructs County Clerks

A county auto registration school was held today at the courthouse in southeastern Iowa. James Allen, state motor vehicle department superintendent, and C. W. Creger district supervisor, led instructions for treasurers and clerks in charge of registration ahead of the new registration starting next Monday.

Iowa Court House James Allen State Motor Vehicle Department C. W. Creger

Five Hurt in Automobile Crash Near Washington

Five people including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wood and son Glenn of Ainsworth and Mrs. Edna Land and daughter Lola of Chicago were taken to the county hospital after a car crash about five miles east of Washington. Hospital officials said none appeared seriously hurt and details were unavailable.

Roy Wood Glenn Ainsworth Edna Land Lola Chicago Washington

Omaha Man Sentenced After Farm Dynamite Theft

Clyde Lininger of Omaha pleaded guilty to stealing eight cases of dynamite from an Adams county farm on November 20 and received three months in jail. Officers requested leniency, noting his confession and help in recovering the dynamite. Paul Medders, also arraigned, pleaded not guilty with bond set at 2500.

Corning Clyde Lininger Omaha Neb Adams County Lininger Paul Medders

Cliff Flynn to Train for Navy Commission in Washington

Riverside reports Cliff Flynn of the United States Navy has been ordered to Washington, D.C., for training toward a commissioned status. Flynn, previously a noncommissioned officer, served aboard the Portsmouth near Pearl Harbor and traveled to the mainland by air carrier. The move follows his ship’s return trip to California and signals an upcoming promotion.

Riverside Clair Mlynn Clifford Flynn United States Navy Washington ,. C Navy Clifford Pearl Harbor Hawaii Portsmouth San Pedro California Banks

United Presbyterian Church Centennial Observed

The United Presbyterian church marked its centennial with morning and afternoon programs and a basket dinner at noon. Speakers included Dr. James Grier of Monmouth College and Rev. Harold Irwin of Columbus City.

United Presbyterian Church James Grier Monmouth College Monmouth, Il Harold Irwin United Presbyterian Church of Columbus City

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