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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1939
Page
2
Local note that Dr W F Burghardt DuBois book Black Folk Then and Now received favorable Des Moines Register review and is now in Washington public library. Also brief social updates on illnesses travel and local visits across Perry Atlantic Wellman Letts Kirksville.
Mrs Forrest Johnston of Brigh ton underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs BE Page was admitted for medical care last evening. Mrs Everette Roberts of Ainsworth was dismissed yesterday. Alice Marie Richardson of Keota was dismissed this morning.
Community notices include farm management changes and loan office relocation. Ruebsam reports a large attendance at a Green Lake insurance convention and confirms company paid travel. Mrs. White directs farm payments to her. Gardner shows a large morning glory display. heat affects blooms. Local visits and farewells include Zecks, Chapmans, and Donaldsons. Rev. Clapp visits from Chicago.
Catharine, Hannah and Ed ward Corridan and Hannah Gray of North English were callers this morning. Harry Ramsey Jr. returned from Rochester Minnesota after medical care and hospital stay. Mrs. E. J. Page arrived by ambulance from a Des Moines hospital to Washinton County Hospital for weeks of treatment. Willis Todd will visit at the James K Zeck home after accompanying his sister.| W. L. Rukgaber, Les Gilmore and Ed Gilmore attended a hardware dealers meeting in Mt Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Morgan of Davenport dined with Mr. and Mrs. James Zeck on Saturday evening.
Mrs. Lena Egley of War saw Illinois died at home after four months illness. Her husband Mr. Egley died last Friday. Funeral at Warsaw Lutheran Church tomorrow at two. She was 71 and survived by son Harry of Warsaw, daughter Mrs. Tanner, granddaughter Mrs. McHone of Washington. Golden wedding anniversary to be later this month.
Seventy people attended the Moothart family gathering at Sunset Park on a fall day. Out of town guests included Mrs. Bessie Votruba and son Matthew Des Moines sister Mrs. Ethel Mehler Chicago Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hout Vancouver Wash Dr and Mrs F Adrian Sigourney. New officers elected for 1940 were Mrs Nora Faulkner president and Mrs Florence Hout secretary treasurer.
Announcement from Sup. BE A Ralston states high school and junior college football games at Case field will be 25 cents at the gate, with season tickets offering further savings. Adults pay 25 cents and younger students ten cents. season-ticket holders pay about 21 cents per game for seven games.
Jasper Hall 80 retired farmer died at his Columbus City home after a week of illness. Services set for Friday at 2 pm at the Columbus City Methodist Church with Rev. John Gabriel of Davenport officiating. Burial in Columbus City cemetery. Survived by wife Nina, two sons Harry and Ralph, two daughters Laura and Mrs Frank Wilson, a stepson Edward Pfeifer, fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Don ald Taylor claimed his sixth consecutive Wellman golf club and city title defeating Russell Ross 17 15 in a 36 hole final. Taylor matched the local course record with 29 after rounds of 32 and 37 for Ross. Runner up Ross beat Wayne Lewis and John Bissey to reach the final. Rex Levert won first flight 5 4 over Prince Vader. Wellman hosts Washington county club next Sunday to avenge an early season loss. The Wellman Wildcats open football against St Patrick’s High Iowa City with 27 candidates reporting. backfield stars include Red Moothart Lewis Wade and Galen Bull and Groff anchors the line.
Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 3 2 while Chicago and Boston divided a doubleheader 3 to 3. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 4 to 3 and New York played Pittsburgh rain postponed. Today games list Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh.
Washington high school held a lighted-field workout at Case field from 7:30 to 9 oclock aimed at improving timing and blocking for Friday night clash with Tipton high school. Coach Maasdam praised backfield runners Bob Lewis Harold Wolfe and Jack Mace and noted squad spirit is good despite lighter 1939 Demons.
Chicago defeated Washington 3 to 2 while Philadelphia beat St. Louis 9 to 1. Cleveland tied New York 4 to 4 and Boston edged Detroit 2 to 1. Upcoming games feature Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Washington, St. Louis at Philadelphia, and Detroit at Boston.
The West Chester J. W. Baker Relief Corps No 200 holds its third quarterly social at Mrs. Pearl Smith’s home on Thursday September 14 at 2 p m. A large attendance is desired as this is guest day. Committee 17912.
Public Affairs department meets at 1 p.m. in North Side cafe. OES regular meeting at Basenachak Masonic Temple with refreshments. Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid at 2 p.m. Rebekah club and Fleur-de-Lis club gatherings in the afternoon. Past Matrons club at 2:30 p.m. Walnut Women’s club at noon with roll call. Country club potluck at 6 36 p.m. Independent club meeting postponed. Friday includes C D A meeting and Methodist Ladies Aid activities in local churches plus W H M S and U P church groups.
Garden department meeting at 6 30 p.m. Mrs C R McCutchen hosts lawn care notice. Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary society gathers at 2 30 p.m. Mrs Ivan Rehmel Rebekah lodge initiates at I 0 C F hall. Ladies please bring pie. W R C meets Saturday at 2 30 p.m. G A R hall.
The Knotek family will gather Sunday September 17 in Sunset Park for a basket dinner at noon. Family members are invited to attend and share memories.
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