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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1940

Page

2

Tipton Socials Chronicle Weekend Guests

Local residents and visitors mingled during a busy schedule with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Chamber of Tipton hosting on East n street. Travelers include Ben Wilson of Iowa City and Lawrence Wilson and Wayne pursuing a Colorado vacation in a new travel trailer.

J. B. Chamber Tipton E. R. Utterback East N Street Chamberlain Tor Tip Advertiser Chamberaie Utterbacks Iback Virgin Ben Wilson Iowa City Wrence Wilson Wayne Colorado Den Colorado Springs

Hospital dismissals and admissions listed for Burling ton area

Mrs. Fred Cromwell and baby Carolyn Jean of Burlington were discharged for home with her sister Mrs. Frank Miller. Mrs. George Kurtz of East Pleasant Plain was admitted for surgery and Mark Chandler Wellman was discharged this morning.

Fred Cromwell Carolyn Jean Burlington Frank Miller George Kurtz East Pleas T Plain Mark Chandler Wellman

Demons and Tigers Play Scoreless Opening Tilt

Washington Demons and New London Tigers battled to a scoreless tie as defense ruled the night in New London. Tigers captain Wayne Parsons and Gerald Lange led the attack but came up short against Washington’s stubborn line and late drives near the goal line.

Demons New London Cardinals Washington High School Tigers Gerald Lange Wayne Parsons Peek Geneva Parsones Lange Pell Wes Terry Anderson Willis Booth Booth Jimmy Gallagher Gallagher Anderson Shine Tom Berdo Bob Faulkner Berdo Faulkner Henry Sams Erwin Simmons Harold Appel Washington LE Anderson Gates Simmons. Gallagher Pease Chama Darnell KG Schwitzer Burger Locke Berdo Appel Anderson Lowe Lance Willey Schneider W. Parsons Peiffer Pease Schneider Moore Gates Gatoe Birney Love

Calcium chloride speeds concrete curing, NBS reports

The National Bureau of Standards finds that adding two pounds of calcium chloride to each cement sack halves the time needed for concrete to reach safe strength.

National Bureau of Standards

Chester Team Loses 13 to 0 in Friday Football

West Chester Trojans were shut out 13 to 0 by Columbus Junction at home Friday afternoon. Columbus Junction struck early and late in the game with a 40 yard kickoff return by Preston Harvey as the standout play. John Pearson and Kisler were noted for strong interference and blocking for the winner.

West Chester Columbus Junction High School West Chester Trojans Columbus Junction Preston Harvey Chester John Pearson Kisler

Baseball Standings and Results from Friday Actions

In the American League Detroit leads with 80 wins and 68 losses, Cleveland 79-68, New York 76-60, Chicago 75-63, Boston 50-83, Philadelphia 50-83, and Washington 59-79. Friday scores: Chicago swept Philadelphia. Detroit shut out New York. Cleveland beat Boston. St. Louis defeated Washington. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at Detroit.

Detroit Cleveland New York J Chicago Boston Washington Soule Philadelphia New York St. Louis Tigers Indians Yanks White Sox National Deager Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Iowa City preview: Anderson uses Iron Men in 1959 fall lineup

In a Sept 14 report from Iowa City, Dr. Eddie Anderson plans heavy playing time for many Iron Men of 1959, with six players who logged 60 minutes last fall likely to start against South Dakota. The tentative lineup features Pettit at end, Walker and Tollefson in the line, Enich captain at guard, Maher at tackle, and Enich as captain with Murph y at fullback.

Iowa City Iron Men University of Iowa South Dakota Orth Eddie Anderson Ken Pettit Jim Walker Charles Tollefson Max Hawkins Bruno Andruska Ham Snider Hank Luebeke Mike Enich

College Leads Most Of Contest In Six-Man Gridiron Debut

Washington junior college fell 25 18 to Chariton in six-man football. Coach Kenneth Kimberlin’s squad showed potential despite penalties over 100 yards and a rocky start in the season opener at Chariton.

Washington Junior College Chariton Kenneth Kimberlin Iowa Cardinals Charitonites Washington Kimberlin Milo Steele Hick Longer Don Morrison Harold Wolf Jack Mace Ed McCutchen Bob Lewis Charlton Lewis Caves Gam Jim Seales Bill Lancer Edmondson Ellis Finke Marvin Gingerich Moon” Richardson Bill Steele

Barkers Shifts to Center on Grinnell Football Squad

Grinnell Iowa September 14 Harry Barker of Sigourney, a two time Grinnell prep fullback, moves to center to balance the 1940 Pioneer squad under first year coach Benny Douglas. Barker at 205 pounds also serves as reserve back for kicking and passing duties.

Grinnell Iowa Harry Barker Sigourney Washington Benny Douglas Barker Howard Grimes

September Methodist unit meetings chart year plans

Unit 1 hosted by Mrs. K B Ward on West Main with 12 members and 2 guests. Alice Rownd led devotions and Psalm 139. Unit 3 met at Mrs. Howard McBride for a 12 20 potluck luncheon with 40 calls reported. new secretary treasurer Mrs. Sherman Wolfe elected. Unit 4 hosted by Mrs. Herman Wallace planned the year. devotionals by Mrs. W J Alcorn. Unit 5 met at Mrs A W Clow with 23 calls reported. various committees appointed. Unit 6 with Mrs Hugh Hall and guest Mrs E M Wellemeyer featured a devotional and pet superstition roll call. four new members announced. 57 calls reported. quiz by H M Dodder. treasury shows $10 balance and $1.40 collected. refreshments served.

Methodist Church K. B. Ward West Main Street Alice Rownd Edgar Guest N. Sorrell Sorrell Kenneth Smith J. M. White Tom Downing Unit 3 Howard McBride J. D. Dayton James K. Zeck Pp. K. Babcock R. G. Cherry A. L. Griffith W. C. Hedges Zeck George Tooman Sherm Wolfé Herman Wallace T. F. Barker Cavender Cheer Ralph Junkin Anderson D. ¢. Barrett R. B. Brown Phil Weldin N. M. Speidel Nick Roth W. F. Riekel Harriet Bey John Yousling L. E. Travis al Goddard H. M. Dodder Hall U. Bl

Free Bible School and Baptismal Service Announced

Services at the Voice of Prophecy auditorium occur two days weekly with a Bible school on Saturdays at 2:00 p m and a 3:00 p m lecture. C L Vories flags another baptism Sunday night September 15 and a weekly lecture at 7:45 p m invites all attendees.

Voice of Prophecy Free Bible School C. L. Vories

Party Honoring Harriet Bey Hosted by Mrs A W Yard

Mrs A W Yard entertained twenty four guests at a kitchen shower pre nuptial event for Harriet Bey. Prizes were awarded in guessing games and gifts were presented to the bride elect by Laurene Kiesey. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers, with blue and white decorations and corsage favors for each guest.

Harriet Bey A. W. Yard Howard McBride Ralph Orr Wellman W. T. Carson Laurene Kiesey Walter Kiesey David Blankenhorn Crawfordsville McBride Nellie Dodder Helen Carson Miss Bey

Frank Eagle Celebrated at 60th Birthday Party

East Pleasant Plain hosts a birthday gathering for Frank Eagle with friends and neighbors present. Double progressive Euchre provided entertainment, high scores earned by Mrs. A. W. Henry and Richard Lohr. Cakes baked by Mrs. Herman Eagle and Mrs. Clem Eagle.

Frank Eagle East Pleasant Plain A. J. Lohr Richard Frank Hoskins Carleton Clem Eagle A. W. Henry Herman Eagle Robert Joan Richland Clark George Joseph Lohr Rita Shelangoski Fairfield Mike Ryan Mary Ellen Solon Mr. Eagle Mrs. Eagle Mary, Loretta Grandma Lintz

Local Woman’s Club Units Report Meetings and Activities

Unit 7 led by Mrs Ira Rathmel meets with 52 view calls reported. Hostess Mrs John Westphal and Mrs Jake Fisher serve refreshments. Unit 8 luncheon at Mrs Charles Wilson with 14 members and 4 guests. Bible game during dessert. Unit 91 meets at Mrs Walter S Brown home. devotionals read Sunday school lesson. five members quilt blocks. God Bless America sung. Unit 92 studies women in the Bible with reports on Elizabeth Adah Martha and Mary Mother of Jesus. guest Mrs Joe McGraw. Unit 10 meets at Mrs William Ganon. Martha Thrasher leads devotional. 14 sick calls reported.

Stan Kiesey Danny Tom Cantoni Mike Mro Leslie Gates Vmieet Brown Unit 91 Walter S. Brown Walter Jarrard Unit 92 H. J. Brenneman Lauder Kennedy Elizabeth John Manford Wilcox Adah Charles Kennedy Martha N. W. Thompson Mary Jesus Scott Wilcox Joe McGraw

Knights of Pythias Meeting Announced

Announcement states a Knights of Pythias meeting Monday evening at an unspecified time. Members are urged to attend.

Birthday List Highlights Community Linage

Mrs. William Henry Wishard of Wellman turns eighty two today. Jimmy Redlinger son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Redlinger has his eighth birthday. Also honored are Mrs Franklin Wagoner Mrs Tom Downing Ruth Boller Liosd Luers Marjorie Long aged 15 and Ula O Loughlin. Jerry Dempsey son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Dempsey is six.

William Henry Wishard Wellman Jimmy Redlingery Hubert Redlinger Franklin Wagoner Tom Downing Ruth Boller Liosd Luers Marjorie Long Ula O'Loughlin Jerry Dempsey Mrs Lewis Dempsey

Social Calendar Events Highlight Week of Local Groups

Monday activities include Vicilant class potluck at 6 30 p m at the Presbyterian church and a drama department meeting led by Mrs W DPD at 516 West Washington. Bible department at 2 39 p m with Mrs George Clapper, Junior Fortnighty at 7 p m with Mrs Phil Weldin, and Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. Db of W potluck at 6 30 p m and business meeting at 7 30 p m. Tuesday Royal Neighbors social at 7 30 p m with Nellie Wiley at 806 North Fifth Avenue. Handcraft department sec 4 at 2 30 p m with Mrs Ernest Beau champ in Crawfordsville. transportation calls to Mrs William Sitler. Pythian Sisters regular meeting 7 30 p m K P Hall, T T T social evening with Mrs Richard Stewart and DAR constitutional day program at 2 30 p m at Ace cabin. Wednesday Snowball Social Club afternoon with Mrs George Genkinger. Republican women meeting at 2 30 p m at G A I R Ball.

Presbyterian Church W. Dpd. Dwyer West Washingto Street George Clapper Phil Weldin Rainbow Girls Masonie Temple W. Potluck Royal Neighbors Nellie Wiley North Fifth Avenue Ernest Beauchamp Crawfordsville William Sitler Pythian Sisters T.T.T Richard Stewart Dar George Genkinger Republican Women's Meeting Ball

Tomorrow's Birthday Celebrants Named From Keota Area

Tomorrow's birthday celebrants include Vire Fred Reid Gerald Dickinson Mrs Altice Levert Mia Ellis Negus Elmer Batterson Mrs Sadie Hollinger Dale Fuhr Reva McKeown Katharine Kaney Hubert Sheetz Jackie Singmaster Keota Mrs Melkin Phelps Cincinnati Ohio Harry Ramseyer Jr and Jean Kennedy 12 will celebrate tomorrow.

Vire Fred Reid Gerald Dickinson Altice Levert Mia. Ellis Negus Elmer Batterson Sadie LB Hollingger Dale Fuhr Reva McKeown Katharine Kaney Hubert Sheetz Jackie Jean Singmaster Keota Melkintie Phelps Cincinnati Ohio Harry Ramseyer, Jr Jean Kennedy

Mrs Doll Swartz Birthday Celebration Planned

Mrs Doll Swartz of Crawfordsville will celebrate her birthday tomorrow with family gathering and local greetings.

Doll Swartz Crawfordsville

D A R Meeting Tuesday With Constitution Program

The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday at the log cabin for a constitution day program and memorial service for deceased members. Highlights of the Constitution will be presented by Mrs. Pearl Whistler. The memorial service at 4 30 p m will be led by Mrs. N M Speidel and Mrs. R C Keagsy. The meeting opens at 2 30 p m.

Daughters of the American Revolution Log Cabin Pearl Whistler Seventide N. M. Speidel R. C. Keagsy

Luncheon Hostess Mrs. Ralph Pratt Hosts Bridge Pair

Mrs. Ralph Pratt entertained eight guests at a 1 o'clock luncheon at her home on Thursday. They dined at one table with fall flower centerpieces and played bridge after the meal, with Mrs. Clyde Pratt taking high score and Mrs. Robert Lytle finishing low.

Ralph Pratt Bridge Clyde Pratt Robert Lytle

Rev Keagy Set to Return Home From Des Moines Meeting

Rev R Keagy to arrive back tomorrow evening after attending the general conference of Methodist churches in Des Moines since Tuesday. He will lead the Newton Methodist church pulpit tomorrow morning before returning to Des Moines for afternoon sessions. Mr and Mrs Fredmund have left for their new Churdan home where Fredmund becomes pastor of the Baptist church. Mr and Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn of Crawfordsville visited the Yard home yesterday. Mr and Mrs Howard Crozier and A W Yard plan a Cedar Falls trip tomorrow to visit the Twinam and Dix families.

Robert L. West R. B. Shannon Virginia Adel Claude Weste Fredmund Churdan The Baptist Church Floyd Blankenhorn Crawfordsville A. W. Yard Howard Crozier Cedar Falls A. H. Twinam Dix

Married Bride Shower Held for Mrs. Shannon West

Mrs Clyde Bolce and Mrs Stephen West hosted a nine o'clock breakfast in the North Side cafe for Mrs Virginia Shannon West of Thermopolis Wyoming a recent bride. Fifteen guests attended as red gladioli decorated the table and roses on place cards. Gifts lined the table middle and guests asked questions about the groom. Mrs West plans to travel to Adel after visiting several days.

Homer Stephen Clyde L. Boice Iowa City Virginia Shannon West Thermopolis Wyo

Riverside Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs V Smid of Lone Tree marked their golden wedding with a Sunday celebration at the Y hall. The event featured a white and gold cake, yellow floral decor, and an open house with many family members and friends from Riverside Lone Tree Crawfordsville and Chicago in attendance. Mr Smid remains active in his 52 year old harness and shoe business.

Charles Smid Chicago Mela Smid Crawford N. J Blaie Edward Smvil Low Tree Wilma Johnston Crawfordeville Alfred John Shiradel Evangeline Genevieve Aut Darita Riverside Mary Shradel Marjory McMahon John Smid John John Krall Lone Tree Smid

Mrs Earl Weller Feted at Shower in Sheetz Home

A potluck and miscellaneous shower in Boyertown Pa honored Mr and Mrs Earl Weller on their Tuesday evening wedding. Guests included Mrs Warren Weller and multiple local couples and families.

Earl Weller Sheetz Bernice Sheetz Merle Sheetz Boyertown Warren Weller Fred Mangold Harold Mangold Howard Mangold Stanley Mangold Marion Sheetz Woodrow Crone Alice Bob Vincent Roger Banks

Legion Auxiliary Card Party Held In Riverside

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion held a card party at the Legion headquarters in Riverside on Tuesday afternoon. Bridge and euchre were played with Mrs. Dorothy Fitzsimmons winning high score in bridge and Mrs. William Ingram high in euchre. Mrs. Schulze ranked high in euchre and Mrs. J. M. Skoukop was low. A refreshments service followed, chaired by Mrs. Helena Novy.

Riverside Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Legion Dorothy Fitzsimmons William Ingram Joseph Schulze Ranke Euehre J. M. Ssoukup Helena Novy

Sisters Yard Dix share family ties in brief note

Yard, Mrs Twinam and Mrs Dix are sisters. Mr and Mrs Richard Norden are spending the weekend with friends in Fairfield.

Yard Mrs. Twinam Mrs Dix Mrs Richard Norden Fairfield

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