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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1939

Page

2

Public Health nurses attend conferences and local notices

Pearl Olson will attend a Public Health nurses conference in Waterloo with the County Health unit. Aila Hiltunen and Thelma Luther will join a Public Health nurses conference in Iowa City on Friday. Also notes include a St James PTA card party at K C hall on Sept 21, local business moves, and corrections on a medicine price.

Pearl Olson Waterloo Aila Hiltunen Thelma Luther Iowa City

Little Six adjusts football scheduling plan

Administrators and coaches from the Little Six conference met at Mt. Pleasant to move to permanent home and home football scheduling. Games begin around Sept 20 with Nov 11 final, an open date the first weekend in November. Burlington awarded next spring outdoor track meet. new officers James Van Antwerp and Fred Messenger. two experimental rules on substitutions and kickoffs discussed for trial in Washington at Burlington game.

Little Six Mt. Pleasant Burlington James van Antwerp Otumwa Fred Messenger Muscatine Washington Supt BE. A. Ralston Dean Mead George Fields Fred Maasdam Kenneth Kimberlin George Mohr Joe Imea

Local Social Notes and Visits Across Town

Mrs W D Kyle and son Larry returned from Waverly after visiting her sister Mrs Stanley Smith and family. G E Frey will be at Cy Bush res 427 S 4th Sat Sept 23. Lily Marshall recovering after a bee sting. Tom Gegenheimer from Iowa City relief manager at A P grocery during Charles Lynch and Mrs Lynch vacation. Opening dance Friday with $5 door prize at Rendezvous. Journal counter bouquet gifted by Mr and Mrs J O Matthews. Paul McGraw on vacation from Sitler’s auto parts, leaving Friday for Galesboro to spend weekend.

W. D. Kyle Larry Waverly Stanley Smith G. E. Frey Cy Bush Res S. 4Th Tom Gegenheimer Iowa City Charles Lynch Paul McGraw Sitler’'s Auto Parts Galesboro

Group Hospitalization Starts in Three Iowa Cities

Willis O'Brien of Des Moines files articles of incorporation for Hospital Service, Inc. of Iowa to manage nonprofit group hospitalization insurance in Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Dubuque starting October 1. The plan aims to operate on a nonprofit basis under hospital authority.

Des Moines Iowa Cedar Rapids Dubuane Willis O’brien Hospital Service, Inc

Standings and Results From Major Leagues

Major League standings shown with team records and win percentages. Tuesday results include New York 6 Chicago 2 and Boston 6 St Louis 2, Washington 10 Cleveland 9. Upcoming games feature Chicago at New York and Philadelphia at Cincinnati among others. Local shoppers Leo and Mrs. Duntech visited Washington yesterday.

New York Cccstiermitten Chicago Cleveland Scions Srctlamenditie Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Detroit WW. Tk. Pet Cintinnati I Ae CORES Crade Brooklyn Pittsburgh Wome Bite Cincinnati

H Thomas Family of Cotter Visit Friends in Spencer

The H Thomas family from Cotter Hugh, Dorothy, Kenneth and Harvey spent a few days in Spencer calling on friends. En route they visited Rev Parker at Glidden, who is recovering. Church ties and visiting details follow with local clergy and social events mentioned. Latvia Issues Insurance State-owned insurance has been established in Latvia.

Cotter Hugh Thomas Dorothy Kenneth Harvey Spencer Parker Glidden Bethel Presbyterian M. A. Robeson Betty Anne Alice Knapp Bert Davis Mrs. Knapp

T T T Social Meeting Held At Mrs Sherman Home

Chapter Y T T T members were entertained at a social meeting last evening in the home of Mrs. Roger Sherman. Mrs. Clarence Goff assisted. four bridge tables played with Mrs. Glenn Wilson high and Mrs. Raymond Dayton second. Fall bouquets and autumn napkins set the scene.

T.T.T Roger Sherman Clarence Goff Sherman Glenn Wilson Raymond Dayton

James Benefit Card Party at Mac Hall Thursday

St. Paul Ladies Aid schedules a Fried Chicken Supper at St. Pauls Church on Wednesday. Serving begins at 5 30 p m. Proceeds support the James Benefit Card Party event planned for the evening at Mac Hall.

James Mac Hall St. Paul Ladies Aid St. Pauls Church

Local births and medical notices from Keota and Ainsworth

Mr and Mrs Keith Stewar of Keota welcomed a son last evening weighing eight pounds six ounces. Mr and Mrs Corbin Crawford of Ainsworth have a daughter born this morning at 3 30 weighing eight pounds three ounces. Mrs Haze Durst of Washington was admitted yesterday afternoon for treatment of an infected hand. Read the Want Ads.

Keith Stewar Keota Corbin Crawford Ainsworth Haze Durst Washington

Wiener Roast Hosted by Al Crone Farm Family

The Senior Young People's Society of the Baptist church met at the Al Crone farm north of town for a wiener roast. After a fireside time, they enjoyed home made ice cream and wafers served by Mrs Crone and her daughters Geraldine and Phyllis. Charles Murdock spoke briefly and Rev I Fredmund led a devotional, with all thanking the Crone family for hospitality.

Young People's Society of the Baptist Church al Crone Charles Murdock I. Fredmund Crone

Union Meets at Baptist Church for Sunday Devotions

A church gathering invites all young people aged 14 and older to devotional and study sessions each Sunday night at 6 30. The event emphasizes welcoming youths to join the union through prayer and discussion in a communal Baptist setting.

Union Baptist Church

Mrs. Ethel Burham Leads W F W Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs. Ethel Burham conducted the W F W auxiliary business meeting last evening in a dignified manner. After a quiet summer, plans were made for winter activities including an annual wiener roast set for next Tuesday evening at 6:30 in Sunset Park. Members and families urged to attend. finance committee listed with Wilma Richards, June Lemley, Jess Radda, Karl Lemley and Bernard Walker.

Ethel Burham W. Fr. W Sunset Park Ethel Barham Wilma Richards June Lemley Jess Radda Karl Lemley Bernard Walker

Presidential appointment list for October in Fairfield meeting

The president appointed Mable Atkinson Stella Palmer Hannah Palmer Rose Kiesey and June Lemley for October. The first district meeting in Fairfield is set for Sept 24 at 1 30 p m. Washington color bearers will present the work and many Washington attendees are expected.

Tee Mable Atkinson Stella Palmer Hannah Palmer Rose Kiesey June Lemley Fairfield Washington

Open House in Honor of Mrs Fannie Rowan

An open house in honor of Mrs. Fannie Rowan’s eighth birthday will be held at her home in Ainsworth on Thursday September 21. Hours are 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The 1851 WCTU will meet with Mrs. M H Sartor Thursday at 2:30 pm. The topic is Building for the Future with scripture from Ephesians 6 4 Isaiah 83 6 and Second Timothy 2 15. Mrs Pearl Whistler to lead. 1851

Fannie Rowan Ainsworth W.C.T.U M. H. Sartor Pearl Whistler

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