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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1939

Page

2

Funeral attendees from Summerfield gathered for Mr. Brown

Reister Bros. 1781f C. W. Hutchison and T. A. Brown nephews of W. R. Brown of Summerfield and Mrs. W. H. Fulwider also of Summerfield attended the funeral. Also present were her daughter Mrs. Leonard Fournell of Pawnee City Nebraska and others. Marion George, County Treasurer, reminds 2nd installment due Saturday 30th without penalty. Local notes mention visitors in Winfield and Cornell student Anna Plummer represented in The Husk with two poems Last Night I Dreamed and Transition.

C. W. Hutchison T. A. Brown W. R. Brown Summerfield Kan W. H. Fulwider Leonard Fournell Pawnee City Nebr Brown Marion George Anna Plummer Cornell College Miss Plummer Cornell

Out of town guests attend Mrs. Ralph Smith funeral

Iowa City residents and relatives join out of town mourners at Mrs. Ralph Smith's funeral yesterday afternoon. Attendees include E O Buck LeVers Lichel H F Buck J L Fry H McKee and others from Oxford Mechanicsville Waterloo Katona and Des Moines. Frances Stewart and Vincent Keesey with daughter Ann plan Drexel Hill Pa visit after the service. Florence Marr Ainsworth to join Cornell college acapella choir again following tryouts by Eugene Devereaux. Josephine Bailey Chicago and sister Mrs Jack Gardner Burlington expected in Washington for a brief visit to their mother Mrs M W Bailey. Miss Bailey arrived in Burlington last night.

E. O. Buck LeVers Lichel Iowa City F. H. Kisor Mechanicsville H. F. Buck Oxford J. L. Fry Katona H. McKee Waterloo Ralph Smith Nellie Wilson Des Moines Chicago Vincent Keesey Ann Drexel Hill Florence Marr Ainsworth Cornell College Josephine Bailey Jack Gardner Burlington Washington M. W. Bailey Miss Bailey

Major Leagues Standings and Recent Results

Standings and results from major leagues show Detroit sweeping St Louis 7 5 in a double header while Philadelphia routed Washington 15 0. National League leaders Cincinnati Brooklyn and New York posted wins with New York 9 6 over Brooklyn and Cincinnati 3 1 over St Louis.

Amberican Deague Pet Ow Torkaun Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis New York Boston Chicago Cincinnati Stee Brooklyn Uwe New Fork Pittsburgh New

Hospital Notes Report Local Surgeries and Birth

Gladys Turnipseed had a tonsillectomy this morning. Jimmy Walker of Washington and Jean Mathers of Haskins underwent appendectomies. Mr and Mrs Fred Schroeder of West Chester welcomed daughter Lucille Joan born yesterday at 6 05 p m weighing seven pounds five ounces. srr Humble was discharged last evening.

Gladys Turnipseed Jimmy Walker Washington Jean Mathers Haskins Fred Schroeder West Chester Lucille Joan Srr Humble

Wyman School Notes Reflect Kittenball Defeat and Student Updates

Wyman lost a kittenball game to Crawfordsville 9 11 last Thursday. The season wrap up includes student notes on grades, absences, spellings honors, and moves such as Junior Despain and Betty Despain leaving for Crawfordsville.

Wyman Crawfordsville Crawford- Ville Junior Despain Crawfordaville Junior Betty Despain Betty

Paul Houseals Host Family Reunion in Keota

A Keota family reunion was held at Paul Houseals home with a noon fried chicken dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Houseal Crawfords ville Mr and Mrs Ralph Krantz and daughter Marilyn Washington Forest Brock Wellman and Benny Housen Norenberg. It also marked the first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Norenberg.

Paul Houseal Keota Ralph Krantz Marilyn Crawfordsville Forest Brock Washington Winfred Norenberg Wellman and Berlen Benny Housen Norenberg

Shalem Class Elects Officers After Potluck Meeting

The Shalem Sunday school class of the Methodist church held a 1 pm potluck with twelve attending. Officers named include Mrs. T. F. Barker teacher, Mrs. A. Anderson assistant, Mrs. Birdie Welsh president, Grace Sigafoose vice president, Esther Easley secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Clara Tooman reporter.

Shalem Group Methodist Church T. F. Barker A. Anderson Birdie Welsh Grace Sigafoose Esther Easley Clara Tooman Barker Washington State

Bridge Club Meets With Willa Briley

Willa Briley hosted her bridge club at the Guest House that evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Willem J. Shannon for high score and Mrs. Charles Long Jr for second high. After the two-table games refreshments were served. guest Mrs. Lester Jones attended.

Willa Briley Wil-lem J. Shannon Charles Long, Jr Lester Jones

Wiener Roast Highlights Baptist Class Meeting at Leet Home

The Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church held a wiener roast Monday night at Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leet's home on South Fourth Avenue. A large attendance enjoyed singing by the fire, games, and a business session led by president Richard F. Leet.

The Baptist Church Richard Leet South Fourth Avenue Richard F. Leet Cleo Jarrard Stanley Brock Roy Gordon Elmer McClure I. Fredmund

Potluck Supper honors guests from Lancaster and Washington

Mr and Mrs Homer Martin hosted a potluck supper at their Wyman home for friends from Lan easter Mo Guests included Her iha Brown Dale Hulton Car Brown Gordon Kerby all of Lancaster Mo Mr and Mrs Clare Brown family Wh ma Martin of Washington Mr and Mrs Fred Martin and daughter Danville Ted Mar lin Francis Martin and Kathleen Drinkle of New Lon don and John Long of Wyman.

Homer Martin Laneaster Wyman Heriha Brown Dale Hulton Car Brown Gordon Kerby Lancaster Clare Whma Martin Washington Fred Martin Danville Ted Marlin Francis Martin Kathleen Drinkle New London John Long

Turkey Hails Forel Films Turkey Shows Foreign Motion Pictures

Turkey praises Forel for promoting foreign motion pictures and encourages continued screenings to diversify cultural offerings. The government signals support for international films and aims to boost local audiences.

Turkey Forel Ares

Brighton Class of 81 Holds Reunion

Brighton Sept 27 members of the B H S class of 81 held their annual reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Guy in Clay township. Ten members were present out of the class of sixteen. Present besides the hosts were Sylvester Mineart Ralph Kern Homer Mann George McClintie Joe Engle Mr and Mrs Kermit Oswalt of Richland Mr and Mrs Maynard Kallous and three children of Washington

Brighton B.H.S Robert Guy Clay Township Sylvester Mineart Ralph Kern Homer Mann George McClintie Joe Engle Kermit Oswalt Richland Maynard Kallous Washington

Mrs Jarrard Hosts Booster Club Meeting

Mrs Homer Jarrard entertained seventeen boosters and four guests including Mrs William Wulf Frankie Bennett Thelma Luther and Ruth Foster yesterday afternoon The meeting opened with president Mrs Charles Barthelow In charge of an entertainment program two members presented school day sketches Miss Luther spoke on the County health unit Refreshments were served and Mrs George Jarrard will host in two weeks

Homer Jarrard Booster Club William Wulf Frankie Bennett Thelma Luther Ruth Foster Charles Barthelow Fred Stewart Ralph Stewart

Birthday Surprise Carried Out for Mrs H Mangold

Twila Mangold organized a surprise birthday gathering for her mother Mrs Howard Mangold at their home west of town after church. Guests from the Mangold circle brought baskets for a birthday dinner and spent the afternoon socializing with gifts and well wishes.

Twila Mangold Howard Mangold Marlene Merle Sheetz Ronnie Patty Harold Mangold Kenton Carleton Jean John Mangold Janet Stanley Wayne Verna Twila Lee Mangold Woodrow Crone Robert Alice Vincent

Farewell Supper for Mrs. Don Franklin Attendees Meet

The Merry Maid club held a farewell potluck for Mrs. Don Franklin at Francis Fisher’s home. Guests shared photos and memories before presenting a money gift. Mrs. Franklin plans to move to California next week to rejoin her husband. Attendees included Evelyn Hoxworth and others.

Merry Maid Club Don Franklin Francis Fisher Libbie Georgia Emilie and Milared Musil Frances Fisher

Darien Harbin Road Link Proposed Across Manchukuo

A new road spanning 424 miles will connect Darien and Harbin in Manchu kuo, forming a direct transit route between the two cities and expanding regional infrastructure.

Darien-Harbin Darien Harbin Manchukuo

Whislers Host Rosemary Club Bridge Night

Mr and Mrs P F Whisler hosted a Rosemary Club gathering at their home with five bridge tables. Guests included Mr and Mrs Adolph Larson and daughter Alyss. Mrs Cloyce Stewart won the women’s high score prize and Mr Larson won the men’s prize. Mrs Stewart Mrs Larson and Mrs Ray Bell helped serve refreshments after the games.

P. F. Whisler Rosemary Club Adolph Larson Alyss Cloyce Stewart Larson Stewart Ray Bell Whisler

Spiritual Renewing Topic Studied by Mission Society

United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society evening division met at Mrs. Livingston's home with 19 members and guest Irene Wilson. President Mrs. EB McConaughy led the meeting as topics covered The Need of Spiritual Renewal and The Fruit of Spiritual Renewal with discussion by Nellie Tripp and Mrs. Fred Stewart.

United Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society W. Livingston Irene Wilson EB. M. McConaughy D. J. Ross Nellie Tripp Fred Stewart R. L. Livingston United States Central America

McClelland Rehbein Vows Repeated in Church Ceremony

Alma Rehbein daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Rehbein Waukee Iowa and Eugene McClelland son of Frank McClelland srigator married at 830 pm Saturday Sept 16 at Trinity Lutheran Van Meter Iowa Rev C Lille officiating in presence of fifty guests Bride wore white satin gown veil of length rose and chrysanthemum bouquet Bridesmaid Pauline Rehbein wore light blue silk net Best man William Day of Brighton Nuptial music by Esther Martins Anita Lilie and Irvin Martins sang I Love You Truly Dinner for bridal party and out of town guests prepared by Mrs Rehbein and daughters Attendees from Des Moines Brighton and nearby areas Mr and Mrs Eugene McClelland now reside on a lai r close to Des Moines.

Alma Rehbein Henry Rebbein Waukee Iowa Eugene mecClellana Frank McClelland Srigator Trinity Lutheran Church van Meter C. Lille Ana Snort Pauline Rehbein William Day Brighton Esther Martins Anita Lilie Irvin Martins Rehbein Harry Hobnbaum Apo Des Moines Belle Brinton Eugene McClelland

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