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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1939

Page

3

Holy Name Society Marks St Mary’s Twenty Fifth Anniversary

Riverside October 3 The Holy Name Society of St Mary’s church will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a 7 10 am procession to the 7 30 am mass at St Mary’s church. Officers lead the procession carrying Holy Name Banner Papal flag and U S flag. An evening social with potluck and card playing follows in the parish hall, entertainment by a Davenport St Ambrose college quartet directed by Rev Cletus Madsen.

United States St. Ambrose College Davenport Cletus Madsen Frank Critz Prestt George A. Stephan M. W. Truxan R. A. Kunittel H. Hanson Elias W. Walsh

Pleasant Hill Homecoming Set for Next Sunday

Pleasant Hill plans a homecoming on Sunday October 8 with morning church services a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program. Local families including the Kephart and Stout households hosted visits and attended events this past week.

Karl Kephart Pleasant Hill Miles Stout Roy Kephart Silas Caldwell Edd Chalupa Eugene Roslyn Howard Benn Norman Harrison Alliman Swans Creek Lloyd Dickinson Priscilla Gerald Dickinson Fred Kephart Juanita Miller Home Project E. Sigafoose Jake Ernest Bertha Muscatine Betty Caldwell Arlene Lambert

Community Social Mix At Local Church and Homes

Saturday activities centered at United Presbyterian Church under Helen Harvey with varied visits and suppers at multiple homes. Families including the Wassons, Chalupas, Bruegges, Steeles, Edens Roberta and Irene Weston, Lindons, and Pratt relatives shared meals and afternoon visits across nearby towns in a busy day of kin and neighbor gatherings.

United Presbyterian Church Helen Harvey Clyde Lambert William Wasson Eugenia Priscilla Dickinason Ben Bruegge Ray Steele Gladwin Bruegge Steele Ray Reifer Willie Kerr Junie Davenport Fred Heck Arthur Eden Roberta Irene Weston Will Millers Warren Groff Wellman Ola Jacous Washington C. G. Anderson Lloyd Anderson Glenn Pratt Leslie Beenblossom Mack and Harold Beenblossom Margaret Pratt Will Caldwell H. L. Witting Co. B. Schneider Edd Chalupa Evelyn Karl Kephart Bertha Roy Kephart John Wagner John Ganon George Chalupa Priscilla Dieckinson Anthony Chalupa Rrichmond Clayton Eckerman Cedar Falls Kella Eckerman Harper

Sandy Hook by Mra H W Mineart

Sandy Hook notes by Mrs H W Mineart dated October 3 with brief remarks on the coastal area and local observations from Sandy Hook.

Mra H. W. Mineart Sandy Hook Oct

Baseball Tourney Pairings Listed in Iowa District

Pairings for the full district high school baseball tournament to be held at Oxford Junction Oct. 5 to 7 were announced. Matches include Clarence and Letts with byes, Oxford Junction with a bye, River side facing Calamus, Buffalo with a bye, Conesville with a bye, Media polis with a bye, and Preston vs. Tiffin. Eight district tournaments are held in Iowa this week.

Columbus Junction Oxford Junction Clarence Letts Riverside Calamus Buffalo Conesville Mediapolis Preston Tiffin Iowa

Plan Reception for Columbus Faculty and Bloomquist Family

A reception will be held in the Methodist church Oct. 12 for the Rev. V. A. Bloomquist and family and Columbus teachers. A plotluck supper is planned at 6 oclock. Children of the Evangelical Reformed Sunday school held a wiener roast at Chautauqua Park after school. Mr and Mrs Ellis Peters have returned to Alhambra California after visiting here. The Rev J Lynn Pace and family attend a Christian fellowship meeting in Arena Wisconsin.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Methodist Church V. A. Bloomquist Columbus Evangelical Reformed Sunday School Chautauqua Park Ellis Peters Alhambra Calif J. Lynn Pace The Evangelical Reformed Church Christian Fellowship Arena, Wis F. Dpd. Smylie

Demon Squad Prepares for Fairfield Clash in Big Week

Washington Demons boost morale as they brace for a Fairfield game at Parsons College field Friday night. Captain Anderson returns to the lineup, Bob Lewis nears full strength, and coach Maasham cites strong spirit amid centennial festivities drawing a large crowd.

Fairfield High School Washington Demons Fairfield L. A. Gluenkin Mt. Pleasant Muscatine Demons Ottumwa Burlington Fred Maasham Washington Terry Anderson Bob Lewis Parsons College

Friendly Neighbors Hold Wiener Roast at Earl Redlinger Home

Friendly Neighbors club members and families held a wiener roast last night at the Earl Redlinger home. All club families attended except two. After supper the group spent the evening playing pinochle.

Earl Redlinger

Mrs. Dill Boileau Hosts Yang I Club Meeting

The Yang I club met yesterday at Mrs. Dill Boileau’s home with eight members present. A two course refreshment was served and the afternoon was spent on needlework. The next meeting is Wednesday November 1 at Mrs. Robert Dawson’s home. The club supper is scheduled for October 28 at Mrs. Dawson’s home.

Yang I Club Dill Boileau Robert Dawson

Bridge club social at Ainsworth hosted by Lulu Moore

In Ainsworth on October 5 the Tuesday Bridge club met with hostess Mrs. Lulu Moore. Guests included Mrs. Vera OConnor and Mrs. Myrtle Beenblossom. Two tables played with Mrs. Violet Lambert taking high score and a one course luncheon served. Ace Hi Bridge Club hosted by Myrtle Thoma with members and guests Violet Lambert Myrtle Beenblossom and Lulu Moore.

Ainsworth Lulu Moore Vera O'Connor Myrtle Beenblossom Violet Lambert Navine Ace Hi Bridge Club Myrtle Thoma Violet Lambert

Mrs Mert King and Mrs I B Hoxworth

Two women identified as Mrs Mert King and Mrs I B Hoxworth are mentioned in the clipped item, noting social or domestic context from the era. The brief reference suggests a personal or community notice without further details.

Tee Mert King I .B. Hoxworth

Can Anderson Win First Conference Tilt

Iowa City October 5 The article examines whether Dr. Eddie Anderson can guide the University of Iowa football team to a conference win against Indiana and join Hawkeye legends Arthur Knipe and Howard Jones as first season league winners. It notes past outcomes for several Iowa coaches and highlights tough opening games, including losses and lopsided defeats.

Iowa City Eddie Anderson University of Iowa Indiana Arthur Knipe Howard Jones Knipe Jones Iowa Burt Ingwersen Samuel Hobbs John Chalmers Mark Catlin John Griffith Jesse Hawley Ossie Solem Irl

Birthday Tributes Highlight Local Women

Mrs. Dora Bolar of Kansas City celebrated her birthday yesterday and today marks the birthday of Mrs. Olive Goodwin, both noted in local greetings.

Dora Bolar Kansas City Olive Goodwin

Shenandoah crowns typical farmer's daughter winner

Shenandoah Jubilee week selects 16 year old Moville high junior Buonte Hughes as America’s typical farmer’s daughter. Judges include Mark Thornburg state secretary of agriculture John Henry of Corncil Bluffs and Carlyle Hodgkin of Omaha. Other notes: Anna Mulhern returns from family visit and the Half Hour club opens at Columbus chau tauqua park.

Shenandoah Buonte Hughes Moville High School America Mark Thornburg John Henry Corncil Bluffs Carlyle Hodgkin Omaha Neb Anna Mulhern J. L. Mulhern Galesburg I.L Mark Schafer West Liberty Columbus Chautauqua Park

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