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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1939

Page

2

Lynch couple to take two week vacation in Iowa

Mr and Mrs Charles Lynch plan a two week trip starting Tuesday with one week at Camp o Delhi in Delhi Iowa and one week visiting Mrs Lynch mother Anna A Lynch in Boone. Mr Lynch manages the A P grocery and the note invites quick service from Mace Body and Paint Shop.

Charles Lynch Camp-o-Delhi Delhi Iowa Mr. Lynch Anna A. Lynch Boone Lynch A. & P. Grocery Mace Body & Paint Shop

Demons Tie Tipton In Opening 1939 High School Football

In a 6 to 6 opener, Fremont Demons and Tipton battled to a draw as Bob Lewis exploded for a 68 yard touchdown on the first play. Tipton responded with a late second quarter score before the hosts controlled the second half, led by Lewis and a stifling defense.

Tipton Fred Maasdam Demons Tipton Eleven Bob Lewis Tank Penningroth Smith Demon Lewis Leabhart Pennineroth Lind Sturdy Hne Thomas Quaitors Dice Dunker Bill Brown Maasham Dick Marshall Glenn Mace Don Mitchell Harold “Skeeter” Wolf

Local High School Football Scores in Weekend Grid

Scores show Keokuk 21 Hamilton 0 and Fairfield 21 New London 0. Mt Pleasant 0 Winfield 0 Burlington 12. Washington 6 Tipton 6. Roseville and other lines appear unreadable in the report.

Little Keokuk Hamilton Fairfield New London Pleasant Winfield Burlington Roseville Washington Tipton

Keota Beats Kalona 13-6 In Ke-Wash Tilt

Keota defeats Kalona 13 to 6 in the sole Salhe game between Ke-Wash league teams last night at Kalona’s lighted field. Captain Cletus Loder opened scoring for Kalona, but Keota answered in the second quarter and added a third quarter touchdown to lead 13-6. The encounter featured speed from Keota and weight balance between the teams.

Keota Kalona W Kalona S. Marrick Iowa City Wellman Richland West Chester Columbus Junction

Scoring Mix Up In Iowa Gridiron Matchup Officials Named

Players listed as alternates and matchups show Galen Brown Flynn for Squire Tipton and multiple exchanges involving Dunker Smith Wehde Sturdy Dice with Penningroth Mitchell and Tank. Washington scores on a touch down by Bob Lewis and Tipton by Penningroth. Officials Glen Devine Ted Swenson and Joy Kistler from Iowa.

Brown Lill Brown Jemon Hte Liplon Captan Lerry Anderson Jim Gallagher Guara Boots Bob Gates Lutkle Don Burger Kck Marshall Bob Flynn Trwckle Bill Milo Steele Taokie Don Morrison T. J. Berdo Frank Dea Dick Moore Galen Brown Everett Squire Hank Miller Tipton Lind Walton Tank Penningroth Dice Mitchell Leabhart Washington Pos Burger Tipton Scott Eilers Flyns Owwe Tead Mitchell Wehde Powers Anderson Labhart Lewis Thomas Brown Brurdy Mace Walten Gallagher T. Dice Wolf Gates Tonks Flynn Squire Dunker Smith Sturdy J. Sehwartzlander Dr. Sehwartzlander J. Schwartzlander Washington Bob Lewis Glen Devine Iowa Ted Swenson Umrire Joy Kistler

Standings and results in major leagues

Friday results show Philadelphia sweeping Chicago in game one and Chicago taking game two. Cincinnati defeated New York in game one while New York won game two. Brooklyn tied Pittsburgh while St. Louis blanked Boston. Upcoming games feature New York at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Chicago.

W. Lik. Pepi Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston Chicago

Sports standings and today’s baseball schedule

The standings show New York at 87 44 .706 and Chicago 81 67 .603 with Cleveland 68 60 .516 and Washington 60 80 .429. Today’s games: Detroit at New York, Cleveland at Boston, St. Louis at Washington, Chicago at Philadelphia.

New York Chicago Cleveland A — Ve Washington Philadelphia S& Lous Detroit Boston St. Louis

Teacher files slander suit against school head

OSKALOOSA Mable Nash a kindergarten teacher at Rose Hill last year filed a five thousand dollar damage suit in district court against Howard Peterson Rose Hill school superintendent. Nash charges Peterson made defamatory false and slanderous remarks about her injuring her good name and reputation.

Oskaloosa Mable Nash Rose Hill Howard Peterson Miss Nash Peterson

College Graduates Reach Over 30000 Negroes

The United States Office of Education reports that more than 30,000 Negroes have graduated from colleges up to the present time.

United States Office of Education

Hospital Admission Notes and New Baby

Arliss Green was admitted for observation at the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Steele of Columbus Junction announce the birth of a daughter this morning at 2 o'clock, weighing six pounds three ounces.

Arliss Green Carl Steele Columbus Junction

Prayer Group Holds First Meeting of Year at Church

The Woman's Missionary prayer group started its new year with an afternoon session at the United Presbyterian Church. Six women attended with Stella Donaldson leading the study on "Prayer." The meeting was judged interesting and profitable.

Woman's Missionary Prayer Group United Presbyterian Church Stella Donaldson

Three Initiated in Rebekah Lodge at Friday Meeting

Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Baker and Marjorie Sorrell were initiated into the Rebekah lodge at the regular meeting. About seventy members attended with two visitors from the Wellman lodge. The noble grand named chairs for the October committee and announced a benefit dance at Rendezvous on September 27 with Fisher's orchestra.

L. R. Baker Marjorie Sorrell Rebekah Lodge Wellman Lodge Noble Grand Floyd Murdock Fisher Myrtle Morgan Libbie Musil Harold Walker Lodge

Local residents and visitors fill weekend in Iowa City area

Mrs Lola Wells Hughes leaves for Milwaukee to resume teaching after weeks with her mother Mrs Elmer Wells. Dale Bowers and Mary Misel visit Burlington. Helen Foster visits Corning family. Mrs Mary Webb and relatives arrive to spend days with Mrs J A Hawthorne. Billy Cox named art editor at Daily Iowan and Frivol magazine and will broadcast on WSUI weekly. Various other residents and visitors noted in town.

Lola Wells Hughes Milwaukee Wis Elmer Wells Billy Cox University of Iown Daily Iowan University of Iowa Frivol. University Magazine Billy WSUI

Film Made Of Siamese Twins Irina And Galina

The life of Siamese twins Irina and Galina is captured in a film detailing their one year and 22 days in a Moscow clinic. Their bodies are preserved for anatomy study and the Moscow Brain Institute is examining their brains.

Irina Galina Moscow Moscow Brain Institute

Catholic Daughters Vote Members at Last Night’s Meeting

Catholic Daughters of America held a business meeting last evening in the K C hall. Mrs. L F Payne presided as grand regent while two members were voted on. The group plans to clothe an eleven year old girl in one of its projects this year. A social gathering is set for Thursday evening September 28 at Mrs Ed Lukauvski's home.

Catholic Daughters Business Meeting Catholic Daughters of America K.C. Hall L. F. Payne Ed Lukauvsky

Daughters of Union Veterans to Host Potluck Supper

The Daughters of Union Veterans will hold a potluck supper Monday evening in the G.A.R. room at the courthouse with serving at 6 30 p.m before their regular business meeting.

Daughters of Union Veterans G.A.R

Honor Miss Davies at Farewell Dinner

Crawfordsville notes a farewell dinner for Manda Davies who leaves Friday for Cedar Rapids to attend Coe College. Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Williams hosted six guests with a yellow and white color scheme and a three course menu. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Strain, Fred Strain and son Jerry of Ainsworth, and Mrs. Iva Armstrong of Ottumwa.

Crawfordsville R. I. Williams Manda Davies Cedar Rapids Coe College John Strain Fred Strain Jerry Ainsworth Iva Armstrong Ottumwa A. H. Raymond

State approves safety education program in Iowa

Des Moines Sept 16 Karl Fischer the state public safety commissioner announced a new program of safety education funded by an annual appropriation of 31210 from the 1939 Iowa legislature Paul F Hill of Cedar Falls was named director of safety education at a salary of 2400 a year

Des Moines Karl Fischer Iowa Paul F. Hill Cedar Falls

Aquitania Reaches New York After Fast Atlantic Run

The British liner Aquitania carrying 1,633 passengers arrives in New York two days late after zigzagging to avoid German submarines. Italian liner Re:, with 1,79 passengers, also reaches harbor on its first western Atlantic voyage since the war began. City of Flint, an American freighter, lands 23 Athenia survivors at Halifax during the night.

New York Atlantic Europe North Atlantic City of Flint Athenia Halifax Athena

Roosevelt names Fleming to head Wage Hour division

Washington reports President Roosevelt will replace Elmer F Andrews as head of the Wage Hour division with Col Phillip Fleming described as a New Deal troubleshooter Andrews will move to another federal post and was offered custodian of alien property No official confirmation was available and no reason could be learned

Washington Roosevelt Col Phillip Fleming New Deal Elmer F. Andrews Andrews White House

Truck and Merchandise Burn on Highway in Indianola

A Bruce Transfer Co. truck and $1,000 worth of merchandise were destroyed by fire on the highway near Indianola. Driver John Mendenhall, 30, reported smoke under the dashboard and tried to reverse, but the south wind drove flames toward the cargo and could not be contained.

Indianola Bruce Transfer Co John Mendenhall

Burlington Visitors Spend Weekend at Peters Home

Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis and son Jacek of Burlington are weekend guests at the T H Peters home. Tomorrow they and Mr and Mrs Peters will travel to Cedar Rapids to visit Mr and Mrs Don Duncan. Mrs Emil Finke of Keota Mrs Henry Goldsmith and Claud of Wayland were callers today. Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson of Crawfordsville were here yesterday. Myrtie Smith will visit friends in Oelwein tomorrow.

J. A. Porter Frank Shephard Donald Virginia Greeley Helen McCleery Cedar Rapids Mrs. H. H. McCleery Floyd Shaw Grace Lynn Pocahontas Mr. Shaw Mina Jean Iowa City The University Mrs Elmer Davis Jacek Burlington T. H. Peters Mrs. Davis Mr. Peters Don Duncan Emil Finke Keota Henry Goldsmith Claud Wayland Joe Johnson Crawfordsville Myrtie Smith Oelwein

Social calendar posted for community groups this week

Social calendar lists Rainbow Girls meeting Monday at 7 30 Pam. Maponic Temple Bible dept 2 36 Pam. Mrs George Clapper Drama dept 8 PM. Mrs Maurice Brayton brunch potluck 6 30 PM and ward meeting. Tuesday Royal Neighbors evening. Handcraft dept Sept 4 lunch at 1 PM. Guest House with guest speaker. Pythian Sisters meet 8 PM. Wednesday Sunshine Community club afternoon. Thursday New Haven Ladies Aid all day. Kolah club afternoon. Mrs Steve Crawford listed.

Rainbow Girls Maponic Temple Bible George Clapper Maurice Brayton W. Potluck G.A.R. Hall Royal Neighbors Ralph Williams New Haven Ladies Aid Mabell Gordon Kolah Club Steve Crawford

Missionary Society Hosts Meeting at Mrs Rehmel Home

The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary society met in Mrs. L T Rehmel's home with Mrs. R J Dawson presiding and devotionals led by Mrs. J E B Lemmon. Dr F W Eastwood spoke on church boards and business, answering questions as fourteen members attended.

Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society Ivan Rehmel R. J. Dawson J. EB. Lemmon F. W. Eastwood Curch Church Business Rehmel

Mrs Ellis Negus Honored at Dinner

The Birthday club held a dinner Thursday for Mrs Ellis Negus whose birthday was yesterday. Eight attended at the North Side cafe and then at the I Rothschild home where keno was played. A club gift was presented to Mrs Negus.

Birthday Club Ellis Negus North Side I. Rothschild

Relief Corps Afternoon Meeting in West Chester

Members of the J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester and guests spent a pleasant afternoon at Pearl Smith's home. The meeting opened with America and the American creed recited. Mrs Ida V Hough read an article on the flag. Mrs Mable Griffith conducted the entertainment. Light refreshments followed.

J. W. Baker Relief Corps West Chester Pearl Smith America Ida V. Hough Mable Griffith

Baptist Women’s Class Meeting Notes Travel Talk

The Loyal Women’s class of the Baptist church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Laura Ford’s home. Seven members and one guest, Mrs. Merritt Hoath, attended. Clayton Neiswanger, recently back from the east, presented a travel talk titled Plymouth and Plymouth Rock. Mrs. Rene Warner co hosted and helped serve refreshments after a social afternoon.

Baptist Church Laura Ford Merritt Hoath Clayton Neiswanger Plymouth Plymouth, Rock Rene Warner Ford

M E Ladies Aid Holds Well Attended Meeting

Methodist Ladies Aid held a well attended general meeting with Mrs O B Schmitt presiding and Mrs H M Dodder leading devotion. Plans for an anniversary dinner and a cooperative dinner on October 20 to mark the church centennial were discussed. Unit 9 led the social hour with group singing and a contest. Mrs Robert Reaney performed When It's Night Time in the Valley.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society O. BE. Schmitt H. M. Dodder Robert Reaney

Knotek Family Reunion Plans September Sunset Park

The Knotek family announces a reunion on Sunday September 17 at Sunset park. A basket dinner is set for noon. Location noted as 18003.

Knotek Sunset Park

Plans for New Year Discussed at Garden Department Meeting

The Garden Department held an evening meeting on the McCutchen lawn. Mrs. B. F. Bostwick Jr. led a brief business session and introduced the New Year program. Members shared vacation experiences and spoke on flowers and arrangements.

Garden Department R. McCutchen B. F. Bostwick, Jr J. O. Sexton A. Anderson Dora Minick Charl Simpson Harry Turner Nellie Tripp Eva Smeltzer M. C. DeLong

Birthdays Mark Three Quarter Century Club and More

A note lists multiple birthday celebrants including St William Bf Walker of Hollywood born 77 years ago in Crawfordsville and members of the Three Quarter Century club. Other birthday names span Virginia Crull PF R Parrish Harold Mineart Rex Farrier Carl Meek Marion Ohio Arnold Carr Jr Mary Ellen Randall Donald Klein Violet Wilson plus Pilotburg residents Kath er Hamilton John Mapel of Lexington. Tomorrow’s birthdays include Carl Koehler born 84 in Germany, Douglas Eastwood and others. Will Havel also marked.

William Bf. Walker Hollywood Calif Crawfordsville Three Quarter Century Club William Finke Virginia Crull PF. R. Parrish Harold Mineart Rex Farrier Carl Meek Marion Ohio Arnold B. Carr, Jr Mary Ellen Randall Donald Klein Violet Wilson Carl Koehler Ainsworth Germany Washington County

Faculty Picnic at Saunders Park in Crawfordsville

The school faculty enjoyed a picnic at Saunders Park Mt. Pleasant on Thursday evening. Violet Bergstrom and Ilene Benson led the committee. A steak fry was featured as seventy youths from Crawfordsville Cotter and Salem churches gathered for a wiener roast.

Crawfordsville Saunders Park Mt. Pleasant Violet Bergstrom Ilene Benson Cotter Salem Salem Church

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