Local visitors and social notes in Washington
Local column records numerous residents and guests in Washington visiting friends and relatives from Omaha Ottumwa Des Moines and Keota. Mentions include W J Gillespie staying at the Washington hotel and meetings with J Ham Thompson, Mrs Gillespie, Frank Saney family trips to Ft Madison Milton and Urbana visits from Dr Howard Anderson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Saney
Ft. Madison
Milton
Mr. Haney
Horst Wellman Welcomes Daughter At Hospital
Mr and Mrs C N Horst Wellman announce the birth of a daughter this morning at 2 22 weighing seven pounds one and a half ounces Earl Hiller of Washington was admitted yesterday evening for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Horst Wellman
Earl Hiller
Washington
Demons and Muskies Seek First Victory Tonight
Washington and Muscatine enter the clash at Case field without a win in the Little Six. Muscatine papers predict a tight game despite a weight edge for the Muskies, while Washington hopes to rebound behind Ike Manley and Kenny McIntyre as Harold Wolf may miss play due to a cut. Referee Henry Sievers, umpire Verne Rice, and head linesman Emmett Mowery will officiate the 7:30 kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscatine
Case Field
Fred Maasham
Skip Webber
Demons
Tipton
Maasdam
Harold Wolf
Frank Dea
Henry Sievers
Burlington
Verne Rice
Columbus Junction
Emmett Mowery
Ottumwa
Muscatine Cope
Muscatine Journal
Mt. Pleasant
Ft. Madison
Muskies
Ike” Manley
Cliff Breadhorn
Kenny McIntyre
Bob Lewis
Weber
Harold Baumgardner
Harry Hindahl
Musky
Lewis
Jack Mace
Terry Anderson
Don Mitchell
Ottumwa Visit Tells of Custer Family Illness
Mrs. John Custer spent Wednesday in Ottumwa returning home with her mother Mrs. Arthur Pagitt who is with another daughter Mrs. Willis Richards who is ill. Gottlieb Hess of Keota was a business caller this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Custer
Ottumwa
Arthur Pagitt
Willis Richards
Gottlief Hess
Keota
Fleur-de-lis Club Supper Entertains Families
Fleur-de-lis club members hosted a potluck supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Mike Flynn ten miles northeast of Washington. Thirty five attended a fried chicken dinner with pumpkin pie and whipped cream. Hal loween games followed after supper. Entertainment committee members were Mrs FE L Stewart Mrs George Oater and Mrs Flynn with Mrs Floyd Letts and Mrs Grover Letts assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur-de-Hy Club
Mike Flynn
Washington
FE. L. Stewart
George Oater
Flynn
Floyd Letts
Grover Letts
Unbeaten Iowa Moves Against Undefeated Michigan
Iowa City reports the Hawkeyes prepare for a road game at Ann Arbor against Michigan with the lineup featuring Hamp Snider and Max Hawkins at guards Jens Norgaard at right end Bill Gallagher at quarterback and Riloyd Dean at right halfback Henry Luebke out tightens Hawkeye weight to about 195 pounds per man. The squad focuses on defense for Michigan’s running and quick passes while aiming to improve their own attack and weather conditions favor the visitors. Dr. Eddie Anderson announced the probable starters and notes this will be Iowa’s first road trip since 1935 to Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Hawkeyes
Indiana
Eddie Anderson
HampSnider
Max Hawkins
Jens Norgaard
Bill Gallagher
Riloyd Dean
Uect
Dr. Anderson
Prasse
Walker
Snider
C. Diehl
Hawkins
Enich
Norgaard
Gallagher
Kinnick
Dean
Green
Hawkeye Eleven To Dine On Salmon
Iowa City readers learn Pacific coast salmon rushed from Tacoma will feed the University of Iowa football squad soon. August UO Burmeister, a Hawkeye 40 years ago, offered a large salmon consign ment weighing four to twelve pounds each. Dr. Eddie Anderson welcomed the gift and the team meal will honor the supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Tacoma
Wash
University of Lowa
UO. Burmeister
Burmeister
Eddie Anderson
Burlington and Fairfield end in Little Six football tie
Burlington and Fairfield High, both unbeaten in the Little Six, tied 6-6 in a charity game in Burlington Iowa. Carl Brissey and Ronald Norman scored for Burlington and Fairfield, each team failing on the two-point attempts. Winter at center starred for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Fairfield High
Burlington Junior Chamber of Commerce
Carl Brissey
Ronald Norman
Howard
Winter
Jeanne Sigafoose Birthday Party Honored at Home
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sigafoose hosted a Wednesday evening party for their daughter Jeanie turning another year older. Guests enjoyed a wiener roast, games, and cake with gifts presented to the honoree. Present were Virginia Sheets, Rosella Sheets, Jonnie West, Mary Murphy, Kathryn Nebel, Mildred Hughes, Carol Brewer, Charlotte Longer, Deborah Longer, Joan Gerdes, Fae Schoonover, and Jean Sigafoose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sigafoose
Jeanie
Virginia
Rosella Sheets
Jyonnie West
Mary Murphy
Kathryn Nebel
Mildred Hughes
Carol Brewer
Charlotte
Deborah Longer
Joan Gerdes
Fae Schoonover
Jean Sigafoose
H S C Meets in McCreedy Home
Mrs. Milford McCreedy hosted sixteen H S C members at her home Thursday afternoon. President Mrs. John Krotz led the business meeting and a Halloween potluck supper was planned for Tuesday October 31 at 6 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Burke McCreedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford McCreedy
Thurads
John Krotz
Burke McCreedy
Cardinals Lose Mason City Tilt
Washington’s Cardinals fall 12 to 0 at Mason City as Cooper scores both early and late touchdowns in a rain soaked game. A 40 yard pass from Carroll Yoder to Jack Watson sparks the visitors while Charlie Thrapp exits early with an eye injury weakening Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Juno College
Washington
Cardinals
Masonly
Cooper
Demons
Carroll Yoder
Jack Watson
Cardinal
Charlie Thrapp
Club Officers Elected at Rural Women’s Meeting
The Rural Women's club held a meeting at Mrs. Harry Dodson’s home with thirteen members and two guests. Mrs. Grant Humston was elected president, Mrs. Lloyd Alliman vice president, and Mrs. Palmer Holden secretary treasurer. The gathering included a Home Management lesson and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Alliman and Mrs. Redlinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Rural Women's Club
Harry Dodson
Grant Humston
Lloyd Alliman
Palmer Holden
Hubert Redlinger
Ray Redlinger
Womens Home
Lioyd Alliman
Supper Held for Illinois Relatives at Wolfe Home
Relatives from Lincoln Illinois gathered for a potluck supper at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wolfe home Wednesday evening. Honorees Mr. and Mrs Wayne Lee Mr. and Mrs Will Kurtz and Mrs Clera Kurtz all of Lincoln Illinois left this morning for their homes after a week with Ed Jackson’s family. The twenty eight guests included all of Ed Jackson’s children. A social evening followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singls
Joe Wolfe
Wayne Lee
Will Kurtz
Clera Kurtz
Lincoln, I
Ed Jackson
Joe Wolfes Host Poultry Group Supper
Mr and Mrs Joe Wolfe hosted a potluck poultry group supper at their home last evening. Twenty one people from the community attended to socialize and discuss plans for the annual Washington county poultry show. The dinner was served at one large table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wolfe
Washington County
Luncheon Honoring Visitors At Livingston Home
Mrs. 8. W. Livingston hosted a 1 pm luncheon for eighteen guests in Livingston residence. Guests included Helen Livingston and Mrs. F. J. Klineberg of Los Angeles and Josephine Halley of Chicago. Mrs. R. L. Livingston and the hostess presided, autumn flowers adorned small tables, and visiting and games followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Livingston
F. J. Klineberg
Los Angeles
Calif
Josephine Halley
Chicago
W. Livingston
R. L. Livingston
Miss Livingston
Legion Auxiliary County Meeting at Wellman
Ten members of the Washington Legion Auxiliary attended a county session in the Masonic rooms at Wellman. Mrs. Maynard Brown urged attendance at the district meeting in Bonaparte, reports from units were read, and a party for Site veterans hospital was noted for October 26. Refreshments were served to 55 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Legion Auxiliary
Wellman
Ralph Bull
Maynard Brown
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Steninger
T. A. Michels
Washington
Dean Harland Mead
Washington Junior College
American Legion National
Chicago
Harry Simpson
Walter Logan
Tom Downing
J. W. McBurney
George Birney
George Baker
Archie Kuwer
Fred Downing
Mrs Jack Caldwell Hosts Afternoon Party for Mrs Williams
Mrs Jack Caldwell entertained a group of twelve guests at her home northeast of Washington yesterday afternoon as a courtesy for her daughter Mrs Chester Williams of Boone. Mrs Caldwell was assisted by Mrs Will Kendrick. Mrs Williams and her two children Robert and Linda Lee plan to visit Ottumwa with Mrs Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Williams
Boone
Jack Caldwell
Washingt N
Caldwell
Will Kendrick
Williams
Robert
Linda Lee
Ottumwa
M. L. Lawrence
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Elects Officers for Year
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid society members elected officers at a meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. KR Tanner's home. President is Mrs. Glenn Yoder, vice president Mrs. Tanner, secretary Mrs. E. J. Blatter, and treasurer Ms. Walter Schroeder. Eleven members attended. Rev. W. F. Krueger spoke on How We Got Our Bible. Mrs. Harry Anderson helped with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
KR. J. Tanner
Glenn Yoder
Tanner
E. J. Blatter
Walter Schroeder
W. F. Krueger
Harry Anderson
Doreas Society Meets at Church
The Doreas Society of St. Pauls Church met Tuesday evening with eleven members and three guests. Mrs. Roy Finke presided and announced November programs including opening bank offering boxes and officer elections. The group plans a fried chicken supper on Wednesday evening October 15. The Men's Brotherhood, newly formed, will hold its first meeting Thursday evening with Rev. Carl Klein and Arthur Witthoft as hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreas Society of
St. Paul's Church
Roy Finke
Hoyleton
Carl Klein
Arthur Witthoft
Eighteen Attend Prairie Flower Mission Meeting
Eighteen members of the Prairie Flower Missionary society met in the church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. C. C. Reeves and Mrs Don Cave led a devotional hour. Mrs. Cave read the scripture from the Ninety sixth Psalm. Articles from the Moody Monthly were read by Mrs. Reeves, Martha Thrasher, and Mrs. Roland Benson. Mrs. T. C. Reeves, Mrs. W. D. Booth, and Mrs. M. Booth offered prayers. Mrs. George Cave and Mrs. Stanley Fishburn sang a duet, and a poem Our Father's Face by Mrs. Reeves closed the program. Plans for a church supper were discussed, with Mrs. Arthur Wiley, Mrs. Walt Smith, and Mrs. C. C. Reeves as the committee to arrange it. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. Arthur Wiley and Mrs. Rene Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
C. C. Reeves
Don Cave
Cave
Moody Monthly
Reeve Martha Thrasher
Rolland Benson
T. C. Reeves
W. D. Booth
M. #. Booth
George Cave
Stanley Fishburn
Arthur Wiley
Walt Smith
Rene Warner
Shower Given for Delmar Oldfield Bride
Mr and Mrs Delmar Oldfield were surprised with a miscellaneous shower at the Ralph Oldfield home Tuesday evening. About 34 attended with prizes awarded to Mrs Wayne Stransky and Mrs Keith Ferr for ladies and to Dale Woodburn and Keith Herr for men. Refreshments followed and gifts were shown upstairs. The bride formerly Bernetta Switzer of South Dakota and will live with Delmars parents post wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Oldfield
Ralph Oldfield
Wayne Stransky
Keith Ferr
Dale Woodburn
Keith Herr
South Dakota
John Patterson
John Young
Allison Maas
Paul Oldfield
Daryl Oldfield
Carl Oldfield
Callie Woodburn
Jeanette and Dale
George Shalla
L. ID. Bishop
Olin
Lyle Oldfield
Josephine
John Lang
Clara Fisher
Berndetta Switzer
Delmar
Birthday greetings for Friday the thirteenth
The Journal notes birthday wishes for nine readers born on Friday the thirteenth including Mrs. T. J. Pease and her son Joe, Helen Stewart, Homer Jarrard, Joan Dodd, Mrs. Dewey Weeks, Duane Shalla, Eloise Springer, Mrs. Richard Greiner, Jilly Stover, Dickie Sauzer, Francine Mills, Jean Gault and Mrs Owen Cnossen Jr. The office celebrated with two pittatiny cakes and a chocolate cake as staff readied post carts for hospital patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Pease
Joe
Helen Stewart
Homer Jarrard
Joan Dodd
Dewey Weeks
Duane Shalla
Eloise Springer
Richard Greiner
Wellman
Jilly Stover
Dickie Sauzer
Francine Mills
Jean Gault
Owen Cnossen, Jr
Journal
Elder
Willing Workers Elect New Officers
The Willing Workers of the Haskins church held an afternoon meeting to elect officers. Twelve members attended with Gladys Lins named president Frances Wilson vice president Vera Powers secretary and Gladys Cherwinker treasurer. Refreshment committee included Anita Hesselline Gladys Cherwinker and Evelyn Murphy. Next meeting set for November 9 at 1 30 p m roll call to include money raising ideas for the church. The refreshments committee will be Dale Peters Lulu Podaril and Vera Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins Church
Gladys Lins
Frances Wilson
Vera Powers
Gladys Cherwinker
Anita Hesselline
Evelyn Murphy
Dale Peters
Lulu Podaril
Social calendar highlights from local clubs and notices
Social calendar listing forthcoming events includes Prvday Friendship Club dances, Jolly Good Timers, Damascus Shrine ceremonies in Iowa City, D A R founder's day, 19th Century club luncheon, Junior Legion auxiliary, Legion and Missionary Society meetings, Vigilante class social, D of V, Bible department, Rainbow Girls, Damascus Shrine ceremonial and district deputy reception, with dates, times and venues across local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Ene
Clarice Meek
19Th Century Club
Carl J. Roberts
Junior Legion
Legion
Junior Missionary Society
U.P. Church
Mike Flynn
D. of V
Masonic Temple
Methodist Ladies Aid announces baby sale in Washington unit
Unit No 11 announces a baby sale on Saturday October 14 at 9 30 in the Washington U seaners hall 20005 The J O W Baker Relief Corps No 300 at West Chester meets Monday October 16 at 1 30 p m to practice for inspection at the next regular meeting Zoaus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid
Washington U.seaners
J. OW. Baker
H J Club Meets With Mrs Sojka
Mrs Ray Sojka hosted eleven H J club members and two guests, Mrs Joe Shaila and Mrs Ed Horn, for an afternoon of quilting and a home project session led by Mrs Joe Knotek and Mrs Ray Sojka. Her daughters Frances and Lovelia helped serve refreshments. The next meeting is in three weeks at Mrs Juane Shalla's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sojka
H. J. Club
Joe Shaila
Ed Horn
Sesson
Joe Knotek
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Meeting Held
The Gracehill Ladies Aid met at the community building Wednesday afternoon with eight members and one guest, Katherine Mauthe. They worked on bazaar articles and quilting, planned a chicken pie supper and bazaar for October 25, and urged members to donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracehill Ladies Aid
Wednessay
Katherine Mauthe
H. A. Enel
Jesus Savior
Last Dinner of Season At Country Club
The season finale dinner for loa members was served at the clubhouse with autumn decorations. Mrs Glenn Hayes catered, and Mrs A E Baldrige led the committee. Bridge for eight tables followed, with Frank Crone and I E Coffey winning women’s and men’s prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loa
Glenn Hayes
A. E. Baldrige
Frank Crone
I. E. Coffey
West Chester
Jeanette Picken
Donna Burnett
Oregon Trail
John Lloyd Hughes
Harry Humble
Lewis Johnson
Otiuhiwa
Baldrige
Nels B
Westermark
Carl Jungebluth
Harry Sowden
Fred Neiswanger
L. E Coffey
Martha Foster
Aila Hiltunen
Don Habenold
Ainsworth
Harry Kohwedder
Harper
Walnut Women's Club Meeting Report
Mrs Howard Miller hosted yesterday afternoon for eight club members and four guests. Suggestions for handmade Christmas gifts were shared after roll call. Mrs Hare Humston Mrs Carl Nelson and Mrs Fred Longer helped serve refreshments after a social afternoon. Guests included Mrs McCall Mrs J W Nebergall Mrs S P Finch and Mrs Roy Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Miller
Walnut Woman’s Club
Jorthy Matron of O S Appointed to Grand Office
At the Order of Eastern Star meeting a letter from the grand matron Bessie McMurray announced the grand chapter program in Des Moines October 24 25 26. Mrs Art Swit Washington chapter will be a delegate and usher. Mo gelle Russell names Mrs Swift Grand Adah. Washington chapter claims the first such grand chapter appointment. a reception is planned. Meeting at the Masonic Temple had good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Bessie McMurray
Des Moines
Art Swit
Washington
Grant
Mogelle Russell
Swift
Tatapochon Group Holds Evening Meeting
Nine members of the Tatapoch on Camp Fire group met at Laurene Kiebey’s home with Marilyn Walker leading in the president’s absence. A cook-out is planned for tomorrow at 3 pm at Mrs Starvey Meek’s house and the next meeting will be Monday October 23 with Pretty Ann Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatapochon
Laurene Kie- Bey
Marilyn Walker
Pretty Ann Gilbert
Starvey Meek
Mrs. Reid Hosts Eight Guests For Evening
Mrs. Fred Reid entertained eight guests last night with a social evening. Bridge was played and light refreshments served. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Farilbridge of Indianola attended along with Mrs. Joe McElhinney of Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reid
Farilbridge
Indianola
Reid
Joe McElhinney
Iowa City
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PHONR
South Side
W. J. Gillespie
Omaha
Washington Hotel
J. Ham Thompson
McNulty Farm
Gillespie
the Evening Journal
Helen Applegate
A.I.B
G. A. Haygreen and Sons
Jimmy
John
Urbana
Lil
J. G. Nicolet
Mary Welsh
Forest
Fresh Eggs
Dot
Reister Bros
Gerald Carris
George
South Marion Avenue
Alice Rownd
West Second Street
Rob Frink
U.S
R. A. Frink
Howard Anderson
Oklahoma City
Okla
R. B. Dougherty
John Lemmon
W. J Roudabush
North Woods
Minnesota
Mrs. Lee Holland
St. Louis
Mrs. W. L. Holland
Guel
R. BE. Arthur
Arthur
Judy
Roberta
BE. L. Arthur
Ray Kiesey
Joanne
Mayfield Ky
Jose Kiesey
Perry Palmer
Leo Stoutner
Rank Klein
Louis Yessy
Earl Yessy
Riverside
Ezra Goodwin
Hayesville
Enoch Davis
Wfordlyville
Troy Forinash
Cleee
Rukgaber
Dope
Mons
Washington Pos
Muscatine Berdo
Li Baumgardner
Fleur-de-lis Club
Henry Luebeke
Hawkeye
Iyo
Fairfield
Jeanne Sigafoose
H.S.C
McCreedy
Illinois
Joe Wolfes
Livingston
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs
Mrs. Williams
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
Doreas Society
Prairie Flower
Delmar Oldfields
Prvday
Damascus Shrine
Davenport
H.J. Club
Sojka
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Meeting
Country Club
Walnut Women’s Club
Jorthy
O.S
Tatapochon Group
Leffler
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