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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1939

Page

2

Local social notices and visits across Crawfordsville area

Mr and Mrs Fred Anwyl of Crawfordsville were dinner guests of PD N Anwyl and attended morning services at United Presbyterian. Several families including Jandeska, Moyle, Miner, Krause, and others were mentioned visiting or hosting in area towns. A church supper is announced and a local store will close temporarily to rearrange stock. Major Leigh Bell was promoted to lieutenant colonel and will receive his commission soon.

Fred Anwyl Crawfordsville PD. N. Anwyl United Presbyterian Church W. R. Brown Mr Brown Watkins B. S. Moyle Ruth Maquoketa Leigh Bell Shreveport Donald Bell W. W. Wilson Major Bell Mr Bell Wilsons

Little Six Season Opens This Week in Iowa Football

Washington to play Ottumwa in opening Little Six game with Mt. Pleasant at Fairfield and Muscatine at Keokuk. Ottumwa beat Albia 13 6 last week as Mt. Pleasant and Fairfield earned scoreless ties. Fort Madison hosts Burlington in a pivotal match as Ottumwa faces Washington with hopes to begin title defense amid early conference action.

Albia Ottumwa Washington Tipton Fairfield New London MI. Pleasant Winfield Keokuk Hamilton Burlington Roseville Ill Muscatine Lone Tree Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Little Six Loop Pirates Okumwa Washington Demons Mt. Pleasant Panthers Ft. Madison Bloodhounds Bulldogs Ottumwa High Don Newell Mel Patton Bulldog Ottumwans Demons Fred Maasdam Trojans Lew Gluenkin Jim Schultz Richard Tex” Kidd Muskies Moleskins Elves the Muskies Grayhounds Port Mad Bloodhounds Vitek Roseville Ty Smith Miny

Friday’s Lineup Revealed for Washington Tipton Game

Journal readers saw a corrected Washington versus Tipton football lineup for Friday night. The list includes positions and players such as Burger, Lane, Anderson, Gallagher, Tanks, Mitchell, Leabhart, Sturdy, and Penningroth, detailing expected roles from quarterback to defensive positions.

Washington- Tipton Washington Pos Tipton Burger Lane Leabhart Penningroth

Major Leagues Standings and Sunday Results

National League standings list Cincinnati ahead at 85 65 2 .629 with New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia clustered. Sunday results show New York 2 St Louis 1, Brooklyn 10 Chicago 4, Cincinnati 6 Boston 5, Philadelphia 7 Pittsburgh 3, plus two Brooklyn Chicago and Boston Cincinnati second games. American League standings place New York atop with 98 wins, Chicago and Cleveland in mid pack. Sunday games include Detroit Washington and St Louis doubleheaders.

National League A Enog Cincinnati Ace GEE. Can Eee Breenmyn Aca New York Pittsburgh Iemenschg Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Boston W. L. Pet Washington Detroit Cleveland

Husky Fullback Joins Card Squad Before Graceland Opener

Washington junior college Cardinals add Jerry Palmer from Cedar Falls as a sophomore back or line option for the Graceland game at Lamont. Palmer starred at Teachers Training High and Cedar Falls, weighing 190 pounds and noted for speed. Coach Ken Kimberlin says Palmer may bolster the backfield, while Homer Herron of Wyman and Bill Kiesey are other recent recruits or losses affect the squad of 21.

Graceland College Lamont Washington Junior College Cardinals Jerry Palmer Cardinals Palmer Cedar Falls Teachers Training High School Iowa State Teachers College Ken Kimberlin Kimberlin Washington Art Dickinson Leichers College Jerry Homer Herron Wyman Cardinal Dew Bill Kiesey Kimbertin Carroll Yoder Wellman Bia

Batavia Edges Indees In Eleven Inning Tilt

Batavia catcher Ken Shipler belted a game winning two base hit in the eleventh as Batavia beat the Washington Indees 8 to 2. Sumner Cummings hit a homer for the Indees and Mooney added a triple while Jack Denton doubled for the Indees.

Ken Shipler Batavia Washington Indees Indees Dale Fuhr Jack Denton Charley McAvoy Sumner Cummings Shipler Nelson Snnee Shipter Cummings Homer Mooney Elout Aunt Fuhre Muscatine

Washington slips past Wellman in tight intercity golf

In a close match at Wellman, Washington edges Wellman by one point 45 to 44. Ros Ross of Wellman posts the low 65 while Don Taylor and Glenn Smith shoot 69s. Phil Anton leads Washington with 70.

Wellman Vow Washington Wellman Ros Ross Don Taylor Ross Glenn Smith Phil Antonoff

Cloud Barretts Move to Albert Orcutt Home

Mrs Anna Campbell of Lone Beach Calif traveled from Ft Madison by Santa Fe last night after visiting her nephew M Owens and family. She also visited relatives in Mt Pleasant and Muscatine before joining husband Mr Campbell on a cross continent trip to the New York World's Fair. Mr and Mrs T R Phillips visited Grinnell to see Mr and Mrs Glen Garner, Garner sister of Phillips. The Garners celebrated a wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Howard Crozier visited Eildon and called on the Harry Lyon family in Fairfield, meeting Charlies Weber and Martha Hull.

Anna Campbell Lone Beach Calif Santa Fe Ft. Madison M. Owens Mt Pleasant Muscatine Campbell New York City T. RR. Phillips Grinnell Glen Garner Garner Mr Phillips Garners Howard Crozier Eildon Charlies Weber Martha Hull Harry Lyon Fairfield

Stewarts Fund Organ Gift Enriches United Presbyterian Church

Flora John and George Stewart provided 850 dollars for two new organ stops reed oboe and gemshorn and chimes plus minor improvements at the United Presbyterian Church. The gift memorializes their brother George who died in January and was dedicated at a Vesper service with Miss Helen Harvey, performers, and Rev. William M. Nichol reading scripture.

Flora John George Stewart United Presbyterian Church Helen Harvey Flora Stewart George Miss Stewart Stewart John Stewart Flo Miss Harvey Richard McCleery Carolyn Hamilton Thome

Hooley Wins and Falls in Sharp Local Ping Pong Duel

The match results show Hooley edgeing 75 with notable losses to Wayne Lewis 51 and Mike Schlaugtaugn 50 while Dr A W Clow 82 and E Wilson 81 claimed eight wins and twelve losses. Pill Shannon 78 and Gerd Carris 80 scored nine points in defeat to Glenn Smith 69 and Doc Steninger 86 who finished fourteen ahead.

Social rounds and visitors across Haskins area

Local residents hosted guests from nearby towns and cities including Mr and Mrs Leo Allbaugh and son Keith with the Nicholson family near Haskins. Others visited in Oskaloosa and Burlington. Legion meetings in Wapello featured speakers Tom Martin and officers to be installed. A blue peach blossom tree at 421 East Main drew much attention.

Leo Allbaugh Keith Arnold Nicholson Haskins Fred L. Moore Oskaloosa Carl Underwood J. A. Hawthorne East Main Street

Two Jenkins Boys of Junction Enroll At State College

Two Jenkins brothers from Junction, Richard and Charles Jenkins, enroll at Iowa State College in Ames. Also noted, William and George Dwinell travel on the U.S. 8S Wright toward Honolulu, and Grace Robertson attends a Clarinda wedding of Catherine Wenner and Reverend Harold Irwin. The Presbyterian Church calendar meets in church parlors on September 21 with Mesdames Selenia Pugh Nevada Acheson and John Hoover listed.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Richard Charles Jenkins Iowa State College Ames William George Dwinell U. S Wright Honolulu Grace Robertson Columbus City Catherine Wenner Clarinda Harold Irwin Presbyterian Church Mesdames Selenia Pugh Nevada Acheson John Hoover

King Solomon's Temple Dedication Service Recap

The eighth chapter of First Kings records the Temple dedication with a brief dedicatory message and prayer. A benediction followed the solo The Lord Is My Light, and the service closed as the organ played the Chime Melody amid a large crowd.

Alcatraz Warden Endorses Firm Treatment for Inmates

James Johnson, warden of Alcatraz, defends the prison stance of fairness and firmness. He notes Alcatraz functions as a federal institution since the Civil War era and emphasizes long-term inmates, no corporal punishment, and efforts to deter youth crime through guidance and fear of punishment. He avoids commenting on potential closures or escapes.

Iowa Daily Press San Francisco Cal IDPA James Johnson Alcatraz Prison Alcatraz Johnson Folson San Quentin California State Rotary Club Justice Department Attorney General

Louis J. Roberts Elected Texas American Legion Commander

Louis J. Roberts of Borger Texas and former local resident has been chosen state commander of the American Legion in Texas.

Louis J. Roberts Borger Texas W. G. Roberts American Legion

Burlington Doctor Dr. G A Chilgren Dies at 74

Dr G A Chilgren prominent Burlington Iowa physician died yesterday at two o clock from a heart ailment. He had been ill since Monday and rushed to Burlington hospital with a second attack on Wednesday. He visited Washington often and last came during the Centennial. He is survived by his wife Lucy Dewey, son Arthur of Evanston and a granddaughter Lucy Chilgren. Funeral hour not fixed but likely Tuesday with interment in Lancaster Wisconsin.

G. A. Chilgren Burlington Iowa Burlington Hospital Chilgren Washington Lucy Dewey Arthur Evanston Lucy Chilgren Lancaster Wisconsin

Hospital dismissals log lists Perry Beckler and Ralph Stewart

Mrs Perry Beckler of Kalona was discharged yesterday afternoon and Ralph Stewart of Washington was discharged yesterday morning from the hospital.

Perry Beckler Kalona Ralph Stewart Washington

Open House Date for Stewart School Still Indefinite

Superintendent BE A Ralston of Washington schools said the open house date for the new Stewart school building remains undetermined because asphalt tile for certain rooms has not been delivered. The rest of the furniture and equipment has been received and installed.

BE. A. Ralston Washington Schools Stewart School

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