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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1939
Page
2
Residents report travel to Fort Dodge for an Iowa Baptist convention and weekend guests from Washington and Des Moines. Birthday reminders and local ads mix with plans for sales events and utility bill discounts as area families share travels and anniversaries.
Mr and Mrs Lindley Reddick Wellman report a daughter born last evening at 6 45 weighing seven pounds eight and one half ounces Mr and Mrs Walter Bond Washington report a son born last evening at 7 45 weighing seven pounds six and one half ounces Robert Acheson Ainsworth underwent a major operation Ray Phrenfelt Washington was dismissed yesterday after noon Clayton Robertson Washington was admitted this morning for treatment of an infection in his arm.
In a key Little Six clash Burlington Grayhounds face Fairfield Trojans at Burlington Municipal Stadium with both teams unbeaten this fall. Carl Brissey leads Burlington while Ronnie Norman stars for Fairfield as playoff implications loom for 1939 title.
Mrs Otto Jackson led the football picks finishing two games ahead of rivals as seven tied for second and ten for third. The week featured upsets by Nebraska over Minnesota Oklahoma over Northwestern and LSU beating Holy Cross with several mis-picks noted.
Iowa defeats Indiana 32 to 29 to claim an early Big Ten lead. Nile Kinnick throws three TD passes to Erwin Prasse and scampers for a 55 yard setup. Kinnick leads a fourth quarter rally as Iowa overcomes 29 to 20 deficit to win at home before 17,500 fans.
New York Yankees capture the World Series crown for a fourth straight year by beating the Cincinnati Reds 7 to 4 in ten innings. The Reds' defense faltered late as Bill Myers and Ernie Lombardi errors helped spark a three run 10th inning rally keyed by Joe DiMaggio's single and a decisive base clearing hit.
Members of the Washington lodge of Masons are asked to gather at the temple Thursday at two o clock to prepare for the funeral of Rollin K Organ of Chicago. Attendees listed Ray Cox W M and others, with callers from Keota Crawfordsville and Mary White.
A chicken fry supper is set at New Haven church on Wednesday October 11 starting at 6 p.m. The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9 50 in Mrs T B Rickey home at 907 Mast Jefferson Street. Hey You WELW Tuesday meeting Karl Lemley will lead kitchen duties with Everette Burham and Jess Radda assisting Adjutant 20212.
The DeMolay Mothers Circle will gather this evening at 7 30 to discuss activities and support for the chapter. Members are urged to attend for planning and reports on upcoming events.
A good attendance at the Woman's Relief corps meeting in the G A R room. Mrs J D Dayton led devotions and Mrs Florence Hout presided. Relief gifts totaling 22 were handed out for three weeks. Will Sickels reported district convention in Washington on September 22. Olive Moore urged sending birthday cards to Civil War veterans with October birthdays. The corps accepted an invitation to a Keota corps luncheon and inspection on Friday October 27. The department slogan is Every member get a member. The next meeting is set for Saturday October 21.
Carol Warford spent the weekend in Panora with his parents. He was joined by Eloise Stewart who visited friends in Panora where the family formerly lived.
Veramelia Stout wed Carl W Jarvis in Sandy Houn on Sunday. The ceremony featured vocal and piano performances, a single ring service, autumn decor, and a four tier pink and white wedding cake. The couple, both from nearby towns, plan a home on Carl Jarvis's farm west of Denmark after November 1.
A long reminiscence from a Rollin Organ retiree covers Revolutionary War service, Civil War gunboat duty and Red River campaigns. He details varied rail and rail yard work, public service as county commissioner and forest preserve speaker, and personal stories including meeting Lincoln and his wife’s death, ending with a wish to live so the undertaker is saddened.
The Walnut Woman's club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Howard Miller, five miles southwest of town. Members will answer roll call with suggestions for hand Christmas gifts.
Mrs W C McFadden returned from Fairfield after spending time with her sister Mrs Paul Cole son and attending Centennial. Mr and Mrs John Robertson were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wendell Shafer. Des Moines visitors Lloyd Robertson and family joined a party at A J Robertson home and were joined by Dr and Mrs Ralph Edwards and others for dinners. The group included Genevieve and Kathryn Neuvil from Des Moines and news of moves within an apartment near Farm Bureau Co operative Store on North Iowa Avenue.
Community notices list weekly meetings and gatherings across clubs churches and organizations. Hostesses include Lelia Anderson at 401 East Jefferson and Mrs Jesse Busby for various sects while groups like Wesleyan Home Missionary society and DeMolay hold events, potlucks, and meetings through Friday with several postponements and transportation notes.
Many residents mark birthdays today including Shirley Anne Dunbar nine, Kenneth and Keith Hunsaker fifteen, John Kenneth Hesseltine, Mary Stevens eight, and Mrs. Kolosick’s father Frank Birka tomorrow. Other birthday names include LeRoy Pratt Rosella Sheetz Emil Anderson and Charles Kolosick with Veneil Vodicka Daryl Wittmer and Dorothy Work noted.
Iowa City couple Moore and Ausey Boone, both of Iowa City, were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage. Rev. I. Fredmund performed the single ring ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Goodwin of Iowa City in attendance. Moore works in the cement business and the newlyweds will reside in Iowa City.
The Prairie Flower Missionary Society will hold a meeting on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the church. Hostesses are Mrs A Wy lie and Mrs Rene Warner. Mrs Reeves and Mrs Dog Cave will lead the program.
Mrs Stella Bartle of Chicago announces the October 14 wedding of her daughter Virginia Louise Bartle to Charles Emerson Miller of Chicago. The ceremony at 3 30 PM will be at Thorndike Hilton Chapel University of Chicago campus with a reception at Hotel Windermere East. Best man is Russell Famulener. attender is Martha Mae Meeker. Mr Miller is a Chicago commercial artist.
The Rural Woman's club will elect officers at the Thursday meeting at Mrs. Harry Dodson's home. The Farm Bureau lesson will be presented, and good attendance is urged.
The final county club dinner of the season will be served in the clubhouse Thursday at 6 30. Mrs A E Baldrige is dinner committee chair with a large committee including the Westermark and Jungbluth families and many others. Mrs Westermark will oversee entertainment.
Washington Lodge Ac 86 Masons announces regular monthly meetings Fridays. Ray Cox W M and A W Yard secretary are listed in the notice.
A clipped railway schedule notes westbound and eastbound services with local and express trains. It lists No. 8 Golden State Limited and No. 1 Local daily stops and times, including a stop at Washington for passenger discharge and pickup, plus notes on the Californian services and a misread line about California pag.
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