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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1941
Page
2
Columbus high school defeated Winfield 7 to 2 in a Friday afternoon game at Winfield. Don Rutt scored the touchdown and Don Story added the extra point for Columbus. The team is slated to play Brighton on Friday afternoon, Sept. 26.
Washington Demons show early lead but fade in second half as Fairfield, defending champions, scores three touchdowns after halftime. Key plays include Booth 16 yard TD run and Gillaspie Welch scoring runs, Ireland and Peters adding later scores. Demons, missing three veterans, fight hard early but tire as Trojans pull away.
Mission festivals led by Rev Carl Klein set for Sunday in Hubbard morning and Ackley evening. Visitors included Joe and Clifford Walker. Other items report chicken supper, illness in Fairfield, and local social updates.
A rusted steel shoe discovered in Texas is believed to be part of a coat of mail worn by a sixteenth century Spanish explorer. The artifact's origin ties to early exploration and defense gear used during that era.
Thankful note from Jennie R. Keating to relatives and friends who financed her trip and hospital stay in Hot Springs South Dakota. She says the benefit received cannot be measured in dollars and cents.
West Chester opened strong but North English won 14 to 13 on their field. Magoon scored two first half touchdowns for North English while Pearson of Chester tallied in the second quarter and again in the fourth quarter. North English gained 245 yards to Chester 192. Next Friday Kalona visits Chester to open the Ke-Wash season.
National League standings show Byogrisa 400 cans and Revo 92 with records among top teams. Friday’s results list St. Louis 3 Chicago 1 as the only game scheduled. Today's games include Chicago at St. Louis and Boston at New York among others.
The American League standings show New York at 97 49 .664 with a 6 to 82 gap and Chicago at .640 pending, followed by Cleveland 74 ACTIVE details show teams tied and open dates listed. Upcoming games include Detroit at Chicago, St. Louis at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Washington, and New York at Boston with listed pitchers Newsom Lee Harris Milnar Fowler Leonard Russo Wagner.
Lovel Garrett was dismissed from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Geneva Davison of Brighton and Esther Kephart of Sigourney were discharged this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kerr of Washington welcomed a son at 12 27 this morning weighing eight pounds four ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gordy of Davenport welcomed a son at 8 52 this morning weighing seven pounds 11 ounces. Mrs G W Manassier was admitted as a medical patient this morning. John Koehler Jr of Ainsworth had a tonsillectomy this morning.
The armor of a knight in the Middle Ages often weighed over 200 pounds. Heavily plated suits protected warriors in battle and tournaments, reflecting craft, armorers skills, and evolving battlefield needs across Europe.
The readable data shows team statistics with first downs rushing 4 to 0, rushing yards 83 to 230, and total yards 3 to 136 for two sides. Passing attempts 3 and 4 with completions 0 and 1. No interceptions. Punts average 28 to 30 yards, including two blocked kicks, indicating a lopsided and error-prone matchup.
Mrs Francis Crone hosted eight members and two guests Maxine Crone and Alice Wulf. Hattie Crone led the business meeting and Miss Wulf was welcomed as a new member. Refreshments were served as members visited. next meeting with Miss Fisher on Sept 30 will begin with a riddle roll call.
Seventeen cars of 26 inch pipe are at Davenport ready for shipment to complete about two miles of line. Big machines travel from Dodge City and should arrive within a week or two. Plans call for three shifts to speed work, which will continue despite cold weather. The line follows the old route across the county with land acquired for 1941 expansion. National Gas Pipe Line Company owns the line and Bechtel of San Francisco builds it. Jack Francisco oversees the river crossing segment, with about a month of work remaining.
Gillaspie and Leech sparked the Trojan offense as Fairfield topped Washington through sharp running and strong line play. Fairfield capitalized on Demons errors while Washington showed improvement, setting up next week's homecoming with Ottumwa Bulldogs visiting Case Field.
A reader notes that adding soda to tomato soup reduces vitamin C content and spoils the soup’s natural tomato flavor. The observation highlights a taste and nutrition tradeoff in home cooking.
The Rebekah meeting was held last evening at the hall with sixty members attending. Mrs. Martha Haney of Topeka Kansas was a guest. The Noble Grand announced next month’s meeting would start at 7 30 in the evening. Talks were given by members who attended the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Des Moines this week. Charles Murdock and Harold Walker led the social hour after the lodge. The evening concluded with spellbinding games of cards.
Mrs. Ivan Rehmel hosted the first Garden department gathering of the Fort nightly club with strong turnout. Mrs. A R Krause led as president and the group planned decorations for the Iowa Women s Federated club convention in Washington on September 30 and October 1.
Mrs. Lloyd McCall, recently returned from China, spoke at the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church meeting hosted by Mrs. Ivan Rehmel. She chose Mrs Wahneetah Ingalls to present main talk details, and thirty members with three guests attended. A Chinese costume and relic display accompanied the event.
Mrs A R Krause leads Garden department as Fortnightly club committees prepare decor for the first district convention at First Methodist church. Luncheon tables Sept 30 and Oct 1, stage and platform decor, and the formal banquet Sept 30 are assigned to named volunteers and Garden department committees.
Mrs J Russell Bell was guest of honor at two parties marking her birthday. Mrs Alice Reynolds hosted a noon luncheon at her home with family guests. Mr and Mrs Stewart Bell hosted dinner for their parents and Mr and Mrs Bell and Mr and Mrs Roy Means.
Monday events include Friendly Bible class with wiener roast at Richard Leet home and Bible department activities at Public Library. Fortnightly club and U P church programs, Damascus Shrine meeting at Masonic temple, Pratt Priscilla and Navajo clubs hosting meals and talks. Tuesday features Jessie Stewart musical, T T T social, and Red Cross sewing drive. Wednesday dues and O E S anniversary banquet at Masonic temple with reservations required.
The birthday list notes Mrs J C Miller of Wellman born 1858 in Ohio as a Three Quarter Century club member. Keith D Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson of Pilotburg, celebrates his 10th birthday today.
Kermit Lee Farrier, Mrs. Wes Ramsey, Mrs. Harvey Waggoner and Lexington resident Wade Gardner celebrate birthdays today. The brief notes the quartet sharing milestone personal dates in the community.
John Lloyd son of Dr. and Mrs J M Lloyd Betty Jean Barth daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Barth and Robert J Noonan son of Mr and Mrs R R Noonan will celebrate their 12th birthdays tomorrow Mrs George Koehler of Ainsworth route 2 marks a birthday today.
Phyllis Jean Boone daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Boone and John Flannagan son of Mr and Mrs John Flannagan will be eight years old tomorrow in a family birthday observance.
The text lists upcoming birthdays for Mrs. J. Martin White Joe-Joe McElhinney of Iowa City Mrs. Lyle Schulty of Keota and Vince Sojka of Jackson township. John Applegate Mrs Ed Stoutner Mrs Day Brewer and Mrs H J Mangold will celebrate tomorrow. Betty Jean Schmidt turns five tomorrow.
Bessie Louise Hudson arrives for an over Sunday visit with Mrs. Helen Heilman as Mrs. J. L. Marinelli spends the weekend with Mrs. Nate Young and Mrs. W. G. Eldridge. Helen Foster and Helen Finney visit their relatives here while the Finney family plans to travel back to Atlantic and Des Moines after extended stays.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quinn hosted a Wednesday bridge evening for the Give and Take club. Three tables played with Mrs. Everett Stewart and Eugene Stephens winning high scores, followed by refreshments. The club last met three weeks ago at the Hagen Stephens home.
The Riverside Sorosis club held its first meeting of the season at Mrs Minnie Holtz home instead of Mrs Harold Cress as planned. The program title Vacation Echoes featured members sharing vacation details. Fortnightly club hosted by Mrs Elmo Knittel in Riverside followed with a luncheon after sociable activities. The October meeting is set for Mrs Ray Cummings home southeast of Riverside.
Fleur-de-Lis members gathered at Mrs. Wyatt Marbourg’s home with co host Mrs. Murray Smylie as they served a one o’clock buffet luncheon. All but one member attended and Mrs Sam E Israel joined as guest. Tables for four featured fall flower centerpieces and activities included travel stories from each attendee.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist church hosted guests from three county missionary societies. With President O E Schmitt absent, Mrs Leo Hoover led the meeting while Mrs T F Barker oversaw worship. Speakers included Mrs R C Keagy and Mrs J O Sexton, who discussed the role of women in the church and planned participation in two luncheons and a banquet for the upcoming district convention of the Iowa Women’s Federated Clubs at the Methodist church.
The West Chester Pythian Sisters announce a meeting Tuesday evening September 23 at 8 p m. The Grand Temple representative will report and refreshments will be served. Full attendance is requested by order of the group.
Washington Chapter No 4 Order of Eastern Star marks its fiftieth anniversary with a banquet and program at the Masonic temple on Thursday September 25. Past Worthy Matrons club members oversee arrangements and state officers are expected to attend. Reservations for the banquet should be made with Mrs Belle Rice or Mrs Howard McBride by Tuesday.
Records found by the WPA survey show Brookline Massachusetts asked to be excused from sending a representative in 1714 due to insufficient funds. The town cited building a meeting house and related charges as the reason and described itself as a poor little town.
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