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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

2

Local Residents Reach Home From Varied Journeys

Dr I Reed Salladay traveled to Pierre 8 Cak after visiting his parents near Ainsworth and Wahington while attending military training at Fort Crook Nebraska. Prof Daniel Pedtke and Mrs Pedtke of South Bend announce birth of son William Joseph on Saturday September 17.

I. Reed Salladay Pierre Cak Frank Salladay Ainsworth Wah-ington Daniel J. Pedytke South Bend Ind William Joseph William Dorothy Anne Pedtke Notreme Jen Melinski Joe Melinski

West Chester to Open Season at Columbus Junction

West Chester high school meets Columbus Junction in the season opener Friday at 3 p.m. Coach Fensbn expresses caution due to minor injuries in the backfield with three regulars slowed.Projected lineup includes Mayer, Cuddeback, Flynn, Johnson, Rams, Redlinger, Harvey, Pearson pair, Bauer, Moore. Possible additional players Grecian, Hotle, Simmering, Testroot may see action.

West Chester Columbus Junction Fensbn Gordon Pearson John Pearson Bob Bauer Richard Grecian Leroy Hotle Ronald Hotle Donald Simmering Wayne Testroot

Baseball Standings and Monday Results From National League and American League

Baseball standings show Detroit and Cleveland with varied records as New York Boston Chicago Washington Philadelphia and others compete. Monday results include Chicago 2 Cleveland 1 and New York 7 Brooklyn 4 with several games scheduled today across leagues.

VL. Pet Detroit Wieiahinuus Sime Cleveland New York Ceuwce Thotes Boston Chicago Washington Philadelphia J Reston Pailadeshia St. Louie Tr Tigers Indians Yanks W.T Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Vonie O'S Deer Lamwas Philadelphia i Es St. Louis Philadelphia

Young Iowa Editor Suspends New Market News

Dean Wilson an 18 year old publisher and editor of the New Market News announces suspension of publication. He plans to enroll at Maryville State Teachers College in Missouri. The move marks a pause in the paper's activities as Wilson shifts toward college studies.

NEW Market Dean Wilson Iowa New Market News Wilson Maryville, Mo State Teachers College

Sangster KO's Bob Anderson in Davenport bout

Billy Sangster knocked out Washington's Bob Anderson in the third round of a scheduled five round match at Davenport. Anderson had been floored twice earlier as Sangster led by a slim margin. the bout with Columbus Junction challenger on October first is noted.

Bob Anderson Washington Billy Sangster Davenport Bob Sangster Anderson Columbus Junction

Weekend visitors and community notices span Burlington area

Miss Lena Stewart guest of Kay Hardy in Chicago where Hardy works in a law office. Purpleston Street room hosts special suppers with dessert and chicken dinners each Wednesday. Locals attend events at churches and hospitals. nursing students from Mercy in Iowa City are mentioned along with visitors from Shreveport and Washington. A military move and travels of Lieut. Coulter are noted, plus social calls and school activities in Keokuk county and Burlington.

Lena Stewart Kay Hardy Chicago Miss Hardy Purpleston Street H. J. Myers Clara Faulkner Doris Noffsinger Shreveport Burlington Leonard Johnson Larry Ray J. D. Long Bridgewater Lat Gesuero Washington, D.C Carmaletta Gesuero New Haven Conn Emma Lone Longe Keokuk County

Washington Teachers Residence and Phone Directory

The Washington school system announces each teacher’s residence and phone number. Listings cover Junior College and High School staff such as W. A. Erbe principal 608 S. Marion 260-W and Harland Mead 612 8. Third 676-W, Leila Anderson 401 KE. Jefferson T58-M, and many others with addresses like 110 Clara Barton and 320 E. Main, plus downtown Mueller elements and nurse Eileen Jeffrey at 321 W. Washington 144.

Erbe W. A S. Marion Mead Harland Dean Third Anderson Leila Jefferson M Michel Poster BE. van Buren R Brayton Maurice M See Freer Ween Montgomery Althea E. Main R Moore Mabel Washington Parsons Thomas Usenense Perkins Dale Jena Shields Edith Sidles Martha M Stam Late Stivers Marjorie Weeiie McCreedy Ethel E. Washington ATID Duca W. Main J Mecklenberg J. Orval EB. Main Gree Rowles Harry Decker Porcey Sarge Wiene M Levis Helen Waleoa Walt Monon Uocobs M. S Welch Mary Ve sStewart Bowles W. Jefferson M Thompson Main Mary W. Wathington Wyile Jeffrey Eileen W. Washington

Dinner meeting for second district representatives in Muscatine

Everett Simpson and Ralph Kreese travel to Muscatine this evening to attend a dinner meeting for the second district representatives to be held at Hotel Muscatine. Callers yesterday included Mrs. Toppan Johnson and Harriet Wellman, Grace Walker, Mrs. Frank Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Kipp, Aleph Hites, and others from nearby towns.

Everett Simpson Ralph Kreese Muscatine Second of Representatives Hotel Muscatine Toppan Johnson Harriet Wellman Grace Walker Ainsworth Frank Maxwell Crawfordguiljie Marion Kipp Winfield Aleph Hites

Fresh Eggs and Local Notables Update

Fresh eggs sell at 15 cents per dozen from Reister Bros. Hubert Coffey leaves Wellman for Ellensburg to work as a college constructor. Lester Rath visits family in Wellman as he transfers to Springfield to join the IRS. Thora Reynolds heads to Cleveland as a dental assistants delegate. Des Moines bankers meet in Iowa. Pearl DeWitt returns from Des Moines. Wilber Gee honored at Ft Madison Legion event.

Hubert Coffey Collyae Ellensburg Wash Wellman Washington KK. D. Morrison, Jr

Description of President's flag design features

The flag shows the President's seal in bronze on a blue field with a white star in each corner. The design emphasizes the seal as the central emblem and uses four corner stars for balance and symbolism.

Dismissals and Transfers From City Hospital

Dismissed yesterday were Mrs. Lloyd Chabal of Riverside and Kermit Farrier near Washington. Joe Shalla of Washington route 4 also departed. Virginia Ann Stout, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stout of West Chester, was transferred to University hospital in Iowa City.

Lloyd Chabal Riverside Kermit Farrier Washington Joe Shalla Virginia Ann Stout George Stout West Chester University Hospital Iowa City Floyd Harvey Ruth Waggoner Mildred Meyer America Bessie Votruba Matthew Ella Hout Mark Young Marjorie Faulkner Carrie Beckerman James Peet Anamosa Mia Yes Moines Prank Bussert Jay Dorothy Frances Mount Pleasant Wes Meyer Maurice Mildred Ainsworth Raymond West Orville Tompkin Fairfield, Jr Adrian Sigourney Glenn Moothart Iretda Mary Nehnert Fort Madison Richard Joyce Ann Barbara Marion Nora Faulkner Marjorie Florence Hout Maude Applegate John Margaret Ralph Moothart Vireilla Patty Lou Sheioy Jean Harvey Waggoner Anna Baron Kay Moothart

Doctor Talks About Hearts to Rotary Club

Doctor Walter E. Anthony spoke before the Rotary Club about heart health and warning signs. He said the heart is a remarkable muscle whose elasticity declines after about age twenty five and urged rest and calm to prevent trouble. Leroy Pratt shared a Grand Canyon accident tale, advising travelers to keep cars in gear with brakes set when sightseeing.

Rotary Club Walter E. Anthony Ottumn Iowa State Medical Society Dr. Anthony Leroy Pratt Grand Canyon

Whisky Jack and Camp Robber Canada Jay In The Big Woods

The gray bird called whisky-jack Camp noteser meavbird and Canada jay is described as bold and mischievous. It steals food and camp cutlery while chit chatting softly and is linked to good luck in Canadian camps according to local lore.

Canada

Blackout Spectacle Frames Light London Night

Blackout luminous spectacle frames have appeared in London. Made with a glowing substance designed to be seen from a distance in darkness. Numerous serious accidents have occurred on London blackout nights.

London

Insect crop damage costs the United States billions

Insect damage to crops nationwide is estimated at 2.5 billion dollars per year, about ten times the nation’s annual fire losses. The figure equates to a ten cent tax on every dollar spent in the United States for food and clothing.

United States

Eighth Moothart Reunion Draws 77 Guests at Sunset Park

One hundred years after Han nah Bowersock wed Levi Moothart on October 15 1840 their 77 descendants gathered at Sunset Park for the eighth annual reunion. A noon feast followed by a program featured local histories songs and humor with attendees from Anamosa Mount Pleasant Fairfield Marion and Washington among others.

Hannah Bowersock Levi Moothart Sunset Park Nola Faulkner Florence Hout

Social calendar listing multiple club and society meetings

The notice lists numerous club and society gatherings including Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society events at 7:30 pm and 6:20 pm picnics, Pythian Sisters potluck supper, Alma Hearne Missionary Society picnic, Dorcas Society meeting postponed, Grand Circle evening, Sunshine Community Club, Lexington Circle all day meeting, U P family cooperative dinner, Ladies Aid and men’s meetings, Good Will club, Rosemary club, Junior Missionary Society 4 pm at the Methodist church, Walnut Woman’s Club, Fleur-de-lis club 2 pm, Prairie Flower Missionary Society 2 pm, Public Affairs luncheon at Presbyterian church, Rebekah Club afternoon, Rural Women’s Club entertainment, Unit No 2 Methodist at 2:30 pm, Country delay potluck dinner 6:30 pm at Clubhouse, Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid 2 pm, O E S regular meeting at Masonic Temple, Friendship Club 2 pm, and various Unit meetings of Methodist churches with individual host locations and a Friday luncheon 12:30.

Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Marietta Workman South Avenue Useluh Sunset Park Pavilion Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Sunset Sunshine Communiy Club Carl Sehneider Lexington Circle Clara Patterson Walnut Woman's Club Paul Fleur R. Tanner O.E.S Masonic Temple Wayne Gideon Methodist Church E. E. Ward W. Main St Herman Wallace E. 2Nd St A. W. Clow Dth Hugh Hall Iowa Ave Ira Rathmel Washington St Charles R Wilson Walter S. Brown H. J. Bren Heman William Ganon Howard McPride Madison St

Fortnightly club literature departments hold first meetings

The Fortnightly club's two literature sections opened the year with an afternoon luncheon at North Side cafe and an evening meeting at Nellie Tripp's home. Guests and members heard poems by Wellman writer Helen Stewart Nichols and a review of Irene Kuhn's Assigned to Adventure.

North Side Nellie Tripp North Side Cafe Orie Turner J. W. Chandler A. J. Nichols Wellman Nichols Helen Stewart Nichols Texas Pioneer Irene Kuhn M. L. McCreedy

Salladay Family Honored At 51st Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs Frank Salladay were guests of honor at a family dinner at Louis Bath's home on East Main Street marking their 51st wedding anniversary. Family members from several towns attended, including their five children and spouses and numerous relatives.

Frank Salladay Louis Bath East Main Street Salladay JL. Reed Salladay Pierre Dak John Martindale Burlington Ernest Salladay Gen Green Louis Rath Allie Stotts Gibbs, Mo Martindate W. J Jim Boyd Haskins Myron Salladay Emma Long Sam Moore Rath Iris

Farmer Harvey Strand Dies in Farm Accident

Harvey Strand age 24 died after being struck by two bolts under an esilage cart at his parents farm home. He suffered a brain hemorrhage and a broken neck. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Primghar.

Primghar Methodist Harvey Strand Tosten H. Strand Strand

Dare Swimmer Rescued After Midstream Cry for Help

Louis Krause of Hubbard Nebraska attempted a Missouri River swim to win a bet. He cried for help midstream and was rescued a half mile downstream by J A Bird, a houseboat resident, as he recovered from complications.

Sioux City Louis Krause Hubbard Neb Missouri River Krause Nebraska J. A. Bird

Waggener Gowey reunion planned at Gowey home

Announcement states a Waggener Gowey reunion will be held September 15 at the Gowey home in Brigt ton. A Southeast district IP AL RL conference is set for Clinton on Thursday with all D A R members invited to attend a 17st Christian ladies bake sale at Washington Cleaners 178%.

Waggener-Gowey Thenez Gowey Brigtton Southeast Distieet IP AL RL Clintom

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