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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1939

Page

2

Local News Notices From Fairfield And Nearby

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Libe and sons Billy and Donny visited Mrs Libes father S P Kurka in Fairfield on Sunday. Mrs B S Moyle left for Maquoketa after visiting her mother Mrs W R Brown. Moyles daughter Margaret Moyle of Alon spent Saturday and Sunday at the Browns. Washington lodge of Masons to meet Thursday at two o clock at the temple for Rollin Bh Orga of Chicago funeral. ray Cox W 2022.

Mrs. Lawrence Libe Billy and Donny Fairfield B. S. Moyle Maquoketa W. R. Brown Mr. Moyle Margaret Moyle Alon Brown Washington Lode Masons

Hospital Notes From Brighton and Surrounding Towns

Mrs Elizabeth Singleton of Brighton was discharged from the hospital yesterday. Mr and Mrs Ward Sherwood of Keota welcomed a daughter born last night at 10 20 weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces. Mr and Mrs Harold Miller of Wellman welcomed a daughter born at 2 35 this morning weighing eight pounds twelve ounces. William McGill was discharged this morning.

Elizabeth Singleton Brighton Ward Sherwood Keota Harold Miller Wellman William McGill

Unbeaten Iowa Aims for Michigan Clash this Saturday

Iowa City reports the unbeaten Hawkeyes preparing to meet Michigan in Ann Arbor after a 32-29 victory over Indiana. Coach Eddie Anderson plans light drills to address defects, while Nile Kinnick leads with 31 points and 223 yards rushing. The Iowa defense focuses on stopping Michigan’s run and pass attack as ticket sales surge.

Iowa City University of Iowa Michigan Eddie Anderson Indiana Ann Arbor Eddie Tom Harmon Kinnick Nile Kinnick Iowa Hawkeyes Wolverines Big Ten Illinois Hawks Erwin Prasse Max Hawkins

Social Visit Notes and Local Delicacies

Saturday night guests included Mr and Mrs Elza Davis and children and Jack Goff from Keosauqua. Fresh eggs from Reister Bros sold at 15 cents a dozen. Sunday evening supper guests shared with Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wade including Clarence Berkhoff Max Raymond Frank Shephard and Walter Wilde of St Petersburg Fla Doyle Meek home in Wyoming Ill relations mentioned.

Woodrow Wade Clarence Berkhoff Max Raymond Frank Shepherd Walter Wilde St. Petersburg Fla M. R. Meek Mrs. Wilde Wyoming, II

Countywide Smallpox Vaccination Set For Late October

The Washington county medical society announced a countywide campaign to prevent smallpox called Smallpox Prevention Days. The drive runs October 30 to November 11 with cooperation from Iowa state medical society and state health department. The effort aims to vaccinate adults and children to avert potential epidemics, citing Iowa’s high smallpox burden and the need for prevention over isolation.

Washington County Medical Society lowa_ state medical society Lowa State Department of Health Iowa State Health Department Towans United States Washington County

Social visitors and family news from Iowa City area

Mrs. Clara Scofield Patterson and sister Cora Scofield visit Hotel Washington in Seattle and Boston respectively. Local families entertain guests including the Grubbs, Kelleys, Holden, Behr, Kunath, Alcorn, Muhi, Mace, Babcock, Gray, Hanson, Olsen, and Lens ley. A birth in Toledo adds Larry Les to the Gray family.

Clara Scofield Patterson Seattle Wash Cora Scofield Boston Mass Hotel Washington

Travel and Family Visits Across Iowa and Kansas City

Mr and Mrs I Rothschild depart with Mrs Dora Chapman and her father for Kansas City to visit Ira Gastmay family and Nancy Sue. John A Munn family relocates to Kansas City where Mr Munn is employed. Kathryn Wu visits Springville with her mother and attends her grandfather 80th birthday dinner. Home project leaders from five townships attend an all day G A R hall meeting with a covered dish luncheon. Margaret Christenson weekends in Cedar Rapids visiting Dorothy Dawson.

Mrs. I. Rothschild Dora Chapman Iowa City Mr. Davis Kansas City Ira Gastmay Nancy Sue John A. Munn Mr. Munn Kathryn Wu Farm Bureau Sp Ut Springville Emma Wild Home Project Washington Cedar Marion Jackson Oregon G.A.R. Hall Reby Simpson Amos

Weekend Guests and Local Sale Announced

Mr and Mrs Jake Hunsaker and Mr and Mrs Orville Howell of Burlington visited W E Morgan on Sunday. Grinnell pair Harry Wiley and Doris Van Zanty spent the weekend with Evelyn Van Zanty. A Crozier sale Thursday Oct 12 features bedding and a Hudson Sprayer. W B Kerr and family plan a Ames visit. Dr and Mrs Kerr traveled Cedar Rapids for chiropractors meeting. Walter Arthur and family arrive from Penobine Wisconsin for several weeks with Washington relatives and Kalon, Richmond connections. Hugh Hall and wife plan Cumberland Ohio trip via Chicago, about ten days away.

Jake Hunsaker Orville Howell Burlington W. E. Morgan Harry Wiley Doris van Zanty Grinnell Miss van Zanty Evelyn van Zanty Washington W. B. Kerr Ames Cc. B. Kerr Penbine Wisc Ilasat Mr. Arthur Mrs Arthur Kalon Richmond Hugh Hall Cumberland Ohio Mr. Hall Mar Jane Hall Cumbeland Chicago

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