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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1941
Page
2
Des Moines resident Ted Lindfelt spent yesterday afternoon in Washington engaging in activities not detailed in the fragment.
Mr and Mrs Harry Haney of Cedar Rapids visited yesterday at the W P Moore and Frank Haney homes. Evangelist Farquharson plans gospel preaching tonight at Wall ace school ground. Several local women traveled to Cedar Rapids for the day, while Harry Ramseyer and Albert Lay worked in Leon.
Jimmy Netser of North English was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Everette Simpson of 510 West Monroe are parents of a son born at 9 35 this morning weighing eight pounds four ounces. Marie Coffman of South English was admitted this morning as a surgical patient.
The 1941 Demon squad under Coach Peck Geneva grooms new and returning players for Friday night action at Case Field. Everett Squire leads a pivotal guard group while Clarence Cross anchors the line, and wings Bob Faulkner Dick Marshall four others push for starting roles alongside backs Willis Booth Bob Lowe Cliff Brown and Dave Turner.
National League standings show Cincinnati and Pittsburgh atop the table with records around 74 61 and 73 62. Wednesday results include Boston 4 Cincinnati 1 and Chicago 5 Brooklyn 4 in the first game, plus Chicago 5 Brooklyn 3 in the second. St Louis 8 Philadelphia 9 in game two, and Pittsburgh 10 New York 7. Pitchers listed for upcoming games include Fitzsimmons at White, Carpenter at Vander Meer, Earley and Salvo at Gee and Heintzelman.
The American League table shows New York at 93 46 669 and Cleveland at 67 69. Petree, Se, and Steve among others. Scores listed include Boston 11 Detroit 2, Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 4, Chicago 12 Washington 4 with only games scheduled.
Surgeons advise Iowa tackle George Gable to skip play due to knee recovery after a summer operation. His absence deepens a less experienced line as practice opens. Al Couppee weighs 206 pounds while Gene Curran stays underweight from summer work. Ticket sales for Indiana and Minnesota games run even, with Indiana remembered for a 32 29 win in 1939. Art Johnson and Dick Johnson, along with Mannino brothers, join as recruits amid a busy fall.
Fred Geneva Jos Duca and Dick Marshall attended a Little Six session at Fairfield as football squad representatives. The meeting aimed to promote good feeling interpret rules and discuss matters among conference coaches and school representatives before the season opener.
Mrs Don Friedman and mother Mrs A R Andersen of Burlington spent last evening at the George W Rudiger home while Dr Friedman attended a southeastern Iowa optometrists dinner meeting. Private Donald M Beensblossoms address is Fort Monmouth New Jersey. LeRoy Moralitys mailing address is Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Joe Cochran Rex Hazen attended a Benner Tea company meat department meeting in Burlington. Mr Hazen is replacing Jack Watson at Benteco market while Watson attends University of Iowa. Mrs J Paul Davis and daughter Pat of Holly Cole visit relatives in Washington Ainsworth Davenport. their home is Holly Colorado. Mr Davis is a son of a former pastor of the United Presbyterian Church at Ainsworth. They plan to return home tomorrow. Mrs Davis was the former Nora Sands.
Mrs Glenn Knupp was hostess yesterday afternoon to the Snow Ball Social club with ten members present. Mrs Walter Kyle, president, presided at the short business meeting and the remainder of the afternoon was spent visiting. Mrs George Dare, a guest, and Mrs Glenn Fuhr assisted the hostess in serving refreshments.
Detroit meeting New York features Benton on 11-6 facing Russo 12-10. Cleveland visits Washington with Milnar 10-18 and Smith 9-12 against Leonard 16-12 and Chase 6-14. Chicago travels to Philadelphia with Rigney 12-11 facing Knott 13-11.
Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Keagy and their children were welcomed by a large Methodist gathering in Washington. The event included an auditorium reception, a church dining hall dinner, and a program with remarks by Leigh Soule, Theodore Bailey, Ralph Shannon, and songs by Miss Margaret Corbin with piano accompaniment.
Miriam Metcalf daughter of Mr and Mrs G J Long Washington DC and Charles Redding son of Mrs Bess Redding Des Moines were married yesterday afternoon at four in a Methodist church. Dr R C Keagy officiated with close relatives present. Guests later dined at 621 West Jefferson before a brief wedding trip to Kansas. The bride wore an Alice blue velvet street dress and white rose corsage. she worked in the War Department in Washington. Redding, a former Washington resident, left his Des Moines public safety post to join the 124th Observation Squadron at Sherman Field Kansas.
Mrs. Bess Redding and Mrs. John Rand both of Des Moines are listed as mother and sister of the bridegroom. Mrs. James K. Hall of Eldon is cited as cousin of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Thomassen are brother and sister of the bridegroom, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thomassen, Elaine Thomassen are mentioned.
The Fortnightly club drama department invites members to the first meeting of the year Monday at eight in the common apartment building. Mrs. R A Jorging will host and Mrs. Don Maxwell will review Life With Father. A review of one act plays will be given by Mrs. D O Braden Mrs. W A Erbe and Clarice Meek.
Mrs. H. N. Dunning of New York and Mrs. D. W. Harvey hosted a luncheon at Winga's cafe followed by bridge at the Harvey home. Two tables played contract with Mrs. C. W. Stewart winning the high score award.
The Linger Longer club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. H. J. Brenneman's home with co host Mrs. Joe Embree. Fifteen members named favorite fall flowers and planned a 4 potluck luncheon for a later date. Tea towels were given for birthdays to four members and guests Mrs. J. L. McGraw Mrs. Frank Kleese and Fannie Gilbert attended. Refreshments were served by the hostesses with Mrs. Mcraw assisting.
Walter H. Beam of Martinsdale, longtime Iowa senate secretary, announced a 1942 Republican bid for secretary of state after a 1928 run and two terms as Warren County auditor. He is the third candidate, joining Mrs. Marie Christianson and Seth Silver. Earl Miller, the current secretary, may seek the governor nomination.
A historical note states that roughly 1.5 million people in the United States are classified as unemployables even during economic booms, highlighting persistent labor market exclusions.
Mrs. Madison W. Klotz 88 of Columbus Junction died at 9 30 this morning after a three month illness at her home. Funeral arrangements by J C Rich Funeral Home. She was born Lucy Kelly November 16 1852 in Cedar County near Witon and married Madison W. Klotz December 2 1869. Survived by four daughters a son four grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a brother John Kelly Jackson Wyoming.
Des Moines reports ballots issued for two-seat election to the Board of Control of the lows High School Athletic Association. J F T Saur of Fairfield declines reelection after two three year terms. Named candidates include Frang Duma of Ottumwa and L C Taylor of Eddyville.
MecChord field officers reported a missing United States bomber located in the Cascade foothills 18 miles northeast of Numelaw. It was uncertain if the six aboard survived. A farmer gave first word of the wreckage and a crash crew of 20 soldiers rushed to the site.
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse yesterday to Charles Redding of Des Moines and Miriam Metcalf of Washington D C.
Rev. C. E. Riddington long time pastor of Ainsworth and Louisa Center Baptist churches has been called to lead the First Baptist church in Walsenburg Colorado. The town has about 6000 residents and sits 4200 feet above sea level in a stucco Spanish style church fully equipped for modern activities.
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