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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1941

Page

2

Local Social and Travel Notes From Cameron Area

Cameron society notes cover enrollments and visits. Local residents Cameron Self and Fay ette Upper Iowa University student status noted. Neighbor visits include Juzeler and Cherry families traveling from Dodge North Dakota with crop reports and sightseeing. Coworkers and families arrive, travels to Bad Lands Zap Strip Mitchell and more. A seven pound son born to Willis Richards, while several locals conduct business visits. E D Crossett returns to Railway Express after vacation.

Godfrey Juzeler John Cherry Dodge North Dakota

Local hospital notes multiple appendicitis surgeries and births

At the hospital Taylor Flynn of Ainsworth was operated on for appendicitis Monday. Mrs August Tinnes of Keola had an emergency appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Mrs A E Bitting of Fairfield was admitted as a surgical patient. Lorel Garrett of Washington was admitted this morning. Patricia McCreedy of Riverside underwent a morning operation for acute appendicitis. Mr and Mrs Menno Slabaugh of Iowa City welcomed a son this morning weighing seven pounds two ounces.

Taylor Flynn Ainsworth August Tinnes Keola A. E. Bitting Fairfield Lorel Garrett Washington Patricia McCreedy Riverside Menno Slabaugh Iowa City

Geneva Outlines Football Needs for Future

Geneva spoke at the Y s Men's meeting detailing plans to build a future football program. Coach Peck highlighted strong junior high prospects, coached by Quy Carlton and Dick Marshall, practicing independently with solid fundamentals. He noted seniors arriving late hurts teams and urged community support to develop younger players for years ahead.

Peck Geneva

Standings and Results From Major Leagues

Standings show New York leading the American League with a .662 mark. Tuesday results include Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3 and St. Louis 1 New York 1. Upcoming games feature Koslo at Chicago Olsen at 9-7 and Vander Meer at Cincinnati among others.

W. B Ciningram Acouccu Pubghter New York Chiggro Sa Ee Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Chicago Koslo Olsen Davis Pittsburgh Heintzelman Melton Beck Vander Meer Thompson Earley Salvo Pollet Lanier W. L. Pet DOO” Wea SS Cleveland Pewore Eosta St. Bows Washington Detroit Auker Wynn Benton Marchildon Smith Chandler Milnar Dobson

Tampa woman builds vast button collection worth ten thousand

Mrs. Carrie B. Jones of Tampa Florida collects buttons with 60 000 items valued at about 10 000. She began collecting fourteen years ago after the death of her only son.

Carrie B. Jones Tampa Fla South Jones

Demons Seek Blocking as Fairfield Game Approaches

The Demon squad scrambles for better offensive blocking and tougher defense after a bad opening loss to New London. Coach Geneva singles out Milo Zeck, notes limited numbers, and shifts focus to heavy contact drills. Dick Marshall is out for the season, with Box and Schneider seen as replacements as the Trojans loom next.

Fairfield New London Peck Geneva Milo Zeck Geneva Marshall Guy Carlton Box Schneider Bob Lowe Bill Bates Lyle Box Francis Schneider Lowe Trojans Dale Gillespie Floyd Lundquist Larry Roth

Susannah Girls Plan Picnic Supper and Fellowship

Susannah Girls of Methodist Youth Fellowship held a picnic supper at Sunset Park with 26 attendees including eight new members. A brief meeting followed with sponsor Mrs. Leo Hoover outlining cooperation with other Methodist groups and nominating committee chosen by vice president Elaine Thomassen. Plans mirror last year, including a pot luck supper at five each third Tuesday. Elaine and Bonnie shared highlights from the Pioneer Institute in Mt. Pleasant in July.

Susannah Girls Methodist Youth Fellowship Sunset Park Leo Hoover New Methodist Youth Fellowship Elaine Thomassen Bonnie Simpson Shirley Dunlap Mary Voorhees Elaine Bonnie Pioneer Institute Mt. Pleasant

Garden Club Opens Year With Flower Displays Friday

Garden department members begin the club year with a Friday evening meeting hosted by Mrs. I. T. Rehmel. The program showcases seasonal flower arrangements and exhibits, focusing this week on zinnias and marigolds. Irene Yard presents a study on Federated Garden clubs in Iowa.

I. T. Rehmel Irene Yard Iowa

Pythian Sisters Exhibit Work at District Convention

At the Pythian Sisters meeting an invitation was accepted for staff to exemplify work at the district convention in Winfield on Oct. 15. Howard Hotle named most excellent chief and delegate. Nola Faulkner as alternate. A card party benefit sponsored by Knights of Pythias is planned Sept. 25 with Pythian Sisters assisting.

Pythian Sisters Winfield Howard Hotle Nola Faulkner Temple Richard Johnson Everett Stewart Knights of Pythias

Handcraft Group Meets at Crawfordsville on Flowers Theme

Eleven members of the Handcraft department of Fort nightly club gathered yesterday at Mrs. Ernest Beauchamp’s Crawfordsville home. The afternoon centered on Flowers with Doug las Smith presenting Fun with Flowers and Figures and Mrs Beauchamp discussing What's New in Plants and Shrubs. Members answered roll call with a Pet Peeve of the Summer and then toured the Beauchamp garden.

Ernest Beauchamp Crawrfordsville Douglas Smith

Largest Antelope The African eland is the largest of all antelope

The African eland is identified as the largest species of antelope in this article short note. It highlights the animal's size within the antelope family and places it above other antelope species in terms of stature.

Employes Honor George Masson Jr at Farewell Dinner

George F. Masson Jr. leaves Monday for the United States army and was guest of honor at a farewell dinner in Wing a s cafe private dining room. Twenty seven post office employees and wives attended with remarks and a gift presented by Kenneth Blecha. Masson has served five years and operates the parcel post truck.

George F. Masson, Jr United States Army Winga’s Post Office Don Minick Kenneth Blecha Blecha Mr. Mass

McCleary Circle At Eastwood Home Meeting

Eighteen members of the McCleary Circle of the First Presbyterian church and guests met last evening at Mrs. F. W. Eastwood. Mrs. William Graf presided as topics on Faith Active and Passive and Responsibility were discussed. Flora Dodds led devotions with Kathryn Latta speaking. refreshments were served by Della Humphreys and Frances Eicher.

McCleary First Presbyterian Church F. W. Eastwood William Graf Flora Dodds Kathryn Latta Della Humphreys Frances Eicher

Pace Family Farewell Party in Columbus Junction

Rev. J. Lynn Pace pastor of Columbus Junction and Conesville Evangelical Reformed churches, his wife and daughter Dorothy honored at a farewell party at Columbus Chautauqua Park. Rev. A. E. Diddams of Muscatine Walnut Street Baptist spoke. The Pace family departs Wednesday for Crystal Beach Florida to establish residency.

Columbus Junction J. Lynn Pace Conesville

First Federal Death Sentence Passed in North Carolina

In 1793 a federal court in New Bern, North Carolina issued the first death sentence in the United States by hanging four sailors for mutiny at Ocracoke Island, North Carolina.

United States New Bern N. C Ocracoke Island

Ships insured first as insurance roots in shipping trade

Insurance started as a tool for sea cargo and ship owners and evolved into a broad protection mechanism. Lloyds of London grew from a coffee shop into the world’s leading insurance market, shaping modern property and liability coverage.

Lloyds of London

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