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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1939

Page

7

Boy Scout Troop 32 Names New Officers

Troop 32 elected new officers Tuesday with Don Orrig as scoutmaster Nick McCleery as assistant scoutmaster Richard Vanerus junior assistant scoutmaster and James Bey senior patrol leader Ralph Schilling as troop scribe Flying Eagle patrol includes George McBurney patrol leader Bill Barth as assistant patrol leader Ralph Schilling Douglas Morrison patrol scribe Tom Moore and Bob Clark Wolf patrol lists Ira Morrison patrol leader Clarence Goodwin assistant patrol leader Teddy Springman patrol service Richard Cameron Dick Peterson and newcomer Caro Coffin The troop starts a drive for new members.

Don Orrig Nick McCleery Richard Vanerus James Bey Ralph Schilling Flying Eagle Patrol George McBurney Bill Barth Douglas Morrison Tom Moore Bob Clark Wolf Patrol Ira Morrison Clarence Goodwin Teddy Springman Richard Cameron Dick Peterson Caro Coffin

For Sale Seed Rye and Pears Advertisements Side by Side

Classified notices list items for sale including seed rye with contact Yaro Sojka and fruit pears with number 717K. The mixer mentions a team of horses associated with Bob Wiley and a separate sale listing, all presented as brief local trade prompts.

Bob Wiley

Iowa Wheat Farmers Profit From Rising Prices on Grain

Iowa farmers with year’s crop insurance profiting from higher wheat prices. Indemnities paid total 70,814 bushels worth 34,407.15 dollars from 970 certified loss claims across 35 counties led by Montgomery, Taylor and Cass counties.

Iowa Des Moines IDPA Jess Allen Bus Commodity Loan Corporation Alton Montgomery County Taylor County Cass County

Paul Horak Tops Company Sales Honors in Des Moines Listing

Paul Horak of Washington ranks third in sales for July and second in August in the Allied Mutual Automobile Association of Des Moines. The notice praises his long service and specialization in the field, calling the honor a notable achievement for a Washington man.

Allied Mutual Automobile Association of

Labor disputes impact 150000 workers in India quarter

In the second quarter of 18 India recorded ninety four labor disputes affecting about 150000 workers and causing more than 4 million working days lost across affected industries.

India

Midway Sale Column Advertises Weekly Auctions

Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction promotes weekly sales every Wednesday and Friday featuring household goods and antiques. The notice lists closing dates and a sale at 6165 North Mar with items described as 600ds and references John Therion and the Stewart House.

Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction City Feed Yard John Therion F. and G. M. Stewart North Mar

Mrs. F. White Hosts T. T. T. Meeting in Crawfordsville

Chapter L of the T.T.T. held its monthly business meeting at Mrs. Florence White's home with eleven present. Plans were made for a family picnic supper at Columbus Junction park on Sept. 20. Light refreshments were served by the hostess.

Crawfordsville T.t.t.’S Florence White Columbus Junction Park

Booster Club Party Hosted by Mrs Leo Marie

Seventeen members of the Booster club met at the home of Mrs. Leo Marie for a post afternoon gathering. A business meeting was led by president Mrs. Charlies Barthelow followed by entertainment organized by Mrs. Martin Whittaker and Mrs. Anna Landau. Mrs. Homer Jarrard discussed her eastern trip and Mrs. George Jarrard spoke of a western trip. Mrs. Marion Robertson won a guessing contest prize and best costumes were awarded to Mrs. Arthur Duensing and Mrs. Oral Norman. The group dressed for a backward party and Mrs. Leonard Marie helped serve refreshments. Mrs. Homer Jarrard hosts next in two weeks.

Booster Club Leo Marie Charlies Barthelow Voy Martin Whittaker Anna Landau Homer Jarrard George Jarrard Marion Robertson Arthur Duensing Oral Norman Leonard Marie

Hogs Cattle and Sheep Markets Report in Chicago

Chicago markets show hogs 9000 head with early sales 16 to 25 cents higher and top at 8.25. Cattle 11000 with medium weights steady to 25 cents lower, best kinds slow but choice still active on shipper accounts. Sheep 2000 with fat lambs around 25 cents lower and natives 9.45 to 9.50. Estimated tomorrow cattle 7000 hogs 9000 sheep 5000.

Chicago C.P

Chicago Cash Grain Prices and Receipts

Chicago market today shows corn prices for yellow and white grades with values around 58% to 59% cents per bushel. Oats quoted at 36% to 38% for white varieties. Corn receipts total 148 cars.

Hennery Chicago

Produce and Poultry Market Report From Chicago

Chicago markets show steady produce with 7126 cases received and fresh graded firsts 39, extra firsts 20, current receipts 17 and 14% dirties. Poultry supplies include 18 trucks with hens 16, leghorn hens 11 and spring chickens 13 as market eases.

Chicago Fredance

Locomotive Bell Theft Suspects Apprehended in Iowa

Seven men arrested in Sioux City admitted taking 50 locomotive bells from Union Pacific yards in Council Bluffs. Police said the suspects would be returned to Iowa to face grand larceny charges.

Bioux City Iowa Upp—Polies Council Bluffs Ilowa Union Pacific Railroad Council Plutfs

Minnesota to celebrate Thanksgiving on November 30

Governor Harold Stassen announced Minnesota would observe Thanksgiving on November 30 this year, the 48th such celebration in the state. Iowa and Nebraska governors have reportedly taken similar actions.

ST. Paul Minn Harold EB. Stassen Roosevelt Minnesota Iowa Nebraska

Carnations Never Are Blue In Any True Hue

The note says blue is the only color not found among carnations, stating that blue carnations do not exist in nature. It presents a color observation about the flower variety.

Presbyterian Women Serve Dinner for Teachers Institute

The three county teachers institute dinner for school boards and administrators was served Friday evening in the Presbyterian church dining room. Methodist women deny involvement. the meal was hosted by Presbyterian women led by Mrs. Rose Reid in coordination with County Superintendent Lester B. Krabill.

Methodist Church Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Rose Reid Lester B. Krabill

Merry Maid Club Meets in Home of Alice Richardson

The Merry Maids club met at Alice Richardson's home with a roll call of favorite radio programs. After a business session, games followed and refreshments were served by Cathleen Godfrey and Alice Wolfe. Attendees included Alice Franklin, Mary Alice Morairity, Frances Fisher, Nora Hobbs, Libby, Mildred, Georgia and Emilie Musil, Cathleen Godfrey, Alice Richardson and one guest. The next meeting will be at Hattie Crone's home.

Merry Maid Club Alice Richardson Merry Maids Club Cathleen Godfrey Alice Wolfe Alice Franklin Mary Alice Morairity Frances Fisher Nora Hobbs Libby Mildred Georgia Emilie Musil Hattie Crone

Hundred and Four at Dvorak Reunion

EAST HIGHLAND Sept 13 Mr and Mrs James Dvorak sr entertained their eleven children great grandchildren with their families at a reunion at their home Sunday. They have 9 grandchildren and bine great grandchildren. All members of their immediate family live within twenty miles of the parental home and 104 attended the reunion. Names listed include Mr and Mrs Joe Dvorak and many relatives. Mr Dvorak born Sept 8 1854 in Bohemia came to the U S in 1872. Mrs Dvorak born Mary Hirsch in Bohemia in March 1868 and came to America at age four. They were married Jan 9 1882 at Yatton. Attendants were Mr and Mrs August Hahn now Riverside resident. They moved to the 352 acre farm where they have lived 66 years. Numerous relatives attended from Riverside and surrounding areas.

East Highland James Dvorak Dvorak Bohemia United States Mary Hirsch Amerca Yatton August Hahn Riverside Joe Dvorak Roy Forbes Eline Pearson Mra Walliam Pearson Robert Nancy Anna Rath Harvid Donald Leo Omerhah Lenore Clement Rummelhart Clementine James Jalnie Hicasie George Lungquist James Lungquist Betty Ose George Frank Dvorak Pratik S Mincer Wilma Joe Kihel Evelyn Hemet Leona Anne Henry Vrymek Ployd Ruby James Swailes Eernest Richard Marie Kay Forbes Aid Sone Wilbur Leroy Vre Itaymi Lorack Norina Dewayne Mary Anne Edgar Whelstine Elaine Percy Skubal Vince Skubal Rhonald Jimmie Tommy John Skubal Judith Frank Skubal Jake Foster Howard Applegate Hetty Jean Shirley BE. Applegate Alice Muriel Orren Larson Frankie J. Mineer Gary Gene John Hath Sadie Windess Margaret Crimm Charlotte Waits Emil Parizek Wm Crawford Will Moor Kyce Woolford Austin Collins Hob Cerney Bert Skala Will Min Cer Gleny Lambert

Pythian Sisters Hold Final Potluck In K P Hall

Forty five attended the Pythian Sisters potluck supper for families in the K P hall. Mrs G A Reinert, Mrs Ernest Miller and Mrs John Pratt led the supper committee. Visiting and cards followed the meal as the last event in the hall.

Pythian K. P. Hall G. A. Reinert Ernest Miller John Pratt

Community sale offers cattle hogs horses and more

Whittaker and Son announce a community sale with cattle including milk cows calves and fat cows, hogs of all descriptions, horses, and furniture. Buyers invited to bring in calves while market is good and to expect hedge and white oak posts.

Whittaker & Son MGS

Mrs Jugenheimer Hosts Circle Gathering At Home

Mrs Mary Jugenheimer hosted the Past Noble Grand circle last evening with fifteen members present. A new member Mrs Frank Longwell joined and guest Mrs Kenneth Hout of Vancouver Washington attended. After a brief business meeting the group socialized, refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Roy Stewart. Mrs Richard Johnson will host the next meeting.

Mary Jugenheimer Frank Longwell Kenneth Hout Vancouver Wash Roy Stewart Richard Johnson

Doreas Society Plans Fry Chicken Dinner at St Pauls

The Doreas Society met at St Pauls Evangelical Church with eight members present. They conducted routine business and made plans for a fried chicken dinner to be served next week at the church.

The Doreas Society St. Paul's Evangelical Church

Housewarming by COC Members in Westminster

Mrs Clement Griffith co hosted the COC gathering at Mrs Lafe Stout home south of West Chester. Mrs George Pennington led the lesson and discussion as the first CCC meeting with Mrs Stout as homemaker. Weather and the tone turned warmly sociable with homemade ice cream angel food cake and fruit drink served.

Westminster Clement Griffith

Reception Honors Ainsworth Faculty

Ainsworth Sept. 12. Teachers of the Ainsworth Schools were honored at a reception Thursday at the Methodist church. The program featured Rev. Megdelsen welcome, readings by Mrs. Myrla Henderson, a duet by Mildred Pressly and Kenneth McConnell, readings by Helen Pearson, a trio including Wilma Stephens Florence Marr Carl Bassler, and piano duets by Mrs. Violet Lambert and Mrs. Virginia Coon. Afterward, entertainment games were held in the church basement with the group divided into families for refreshments.

Ainsworth Methodist Church Megdelsen Myrla Henderson Mildred Pressly Kenneth McConnell Helen Pearson Wilma Stephens Florence Marr Carl Bassler Violet Lambert Virginia Coon

Two Birthdays Celebrated By Local Club At Potluck

The E O W club honored two members Mrs Ernest Garrett and Mrs BE A Stewart with a potluck dinner at Mrs Robert Dawson’s home. Gifts were exchanged and the evening included social time. Mrs Laura Graham hosted the FC club that same evening with eight members and two guests Mrs Omer Conklin and Mrs Vina Manuseler attending. Light refreshments were served and business notes led to the next meeting at Mrs Ernest Garrett’s home.

E.O.W. Club Ernest Garrett BE. A. Stewart Robert Dawson Laura Graham F.C. Club Omer Conklin Vina Manuseler

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