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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1941

Page

2

Ottumwa Bulldogs Crush Washington Demons 51 to 0

Ottumwa overwhelms Washington with five Williams touchdowns and strong backfield, led by Gabby Ware and Jimmy Sheets. Demons fail to halt the onslaught as Farrington adds three kicks and Ottumwa dominates Case Field.

Bobbin Bobby Williams Ottumwa Bulldogs Harvey Gabby) Ware Jimmy Sheets Barney Gordon Don Newell Cissna Schlanz Booth Demon Ware Williams al Farrington Demons Sheets Farrington Washington Gabby Ware Washington D Ottapewa Lyle Box Francis Schneider Clarence Cross Hal Longer Willis Booth Milo Zeck Everette Squire Bob Faulkner Davey Turner Cissna Schlunz Fred Norman Virgil Hird Bill Amos Bob Cochrell D. Williams Porigp Amos Lawson Friedel Cochrell Womeet Norman Oort Williams Turner Gordon Crogss Gordon Crogss Ou Pene Cee Ware Conner Faulkner Downing Brown Jackles H. Whittaker Doran Livingston Miller J. Whittaker Marble Arnold Box Sehneider Harsch Pester Claussen Gruber Batterson Doolittle Schertz Taylor Mathews Williamson Wave Angus Moore Iena Wesleyan Art Mager Augustana John Briley Drake

Richland Tigers Clinch 31 0 Victory In Home Debut

The Richland Tigers opened their new athletic field with a 31 to 0 win over West Branch, extending their home streak and season undefeated run. Henry scored on a reverse kickoff, and strong defense limited West Branch to no scores while Everett Lake left with a 12 stitch cheek injury. Next home game is October 3 against West Chester at 2 30 p m.

Richland Richland Tigers Tigers Henry Everett Lake West Branch Vedepo Christensen Cahill K. Steinbeck Ray Maurer Ernest Lambert West Chester

Local church gathering and veterans rally noted

The item invites public to a Fellowship at the Church of Christ on Sunday. Fort Madison hosts a Lee County Veterans rally with speakers including Everett Burham. Other notes mention tax payment reminders and visits by Mrs Warfel and DAR members to Oskaloosa.

Church of Christ Everett Burham Jesse Radda John Pehler Harold Jarvis Fort Madison Lee County Mr. Burham

Male Animal to Open Iowa University Theater Season

Iowa City announces The Male Animal by Thurber and Nugent as the first 1941 42 community series play directed by KE Mabie. Performances run Oct 27 to Nov 1 with Nov 1 benefiting the university homecoming. Casting under way for Mississippi by Sara Sherman Pryor to be staged Navy 17 to 22.

Iowa City University of Iowa James Thurber Ellliot Nugent KE. C. Mabie Mississippi Sara Sherman Pryor Grinnell College Navy

S U S to Conduct Three Way Meet

The University of Iowa announces a three in one language and literature conference set for December 4 6 and 8 with sessions for English modern foreign and classical languages. Guests include John Van Horne Bryn Mawr Diez Bryn Mawr Pendleton George Peabody and Henry J Haskell Kansas City Star editor who will speak on The Romans Were Also Human.

Iowa City University of Iowa School of Letters H. O. Lyte John van Horne University of Illinois Max Diez Bryn Mawr College Pennsylvania Charles S. Pendleton George Peabody Teachers College of Nashville, Tenn Henry J. Haskell The Kansas City Star

Cardinals Down Elkader 18 to 0 in Six Man Opener

In a scoreless first half the Cardinals fumbled in scoring position but then rolled to an 18 to 0 victory over Elkader. Verle Crist Jack Mace and Joe Pease scored the touchdowns with Crist adding the first score in the third period and Pease and Mace adding late scores. All players saw action and the defense held Elkader well in check.

Joe Duca Cardinals Washington Elkader Verle Crist Jack Mace Joe Pease Crist Pease Jacek Mace Joe Duea Washington Territory Vic Flynn West Chester Star Cardinal

Hospital Dismissals And Surgeries Recorded

Mrs Frank Skala and daughter Rachel Trepe of Lone Tree were dismissed this morning. Melvin Sabin of Washington was dismissed this morning. Nellie Wallace of 605 North Avenue D underwent an appendectomy this morning. Marjorie Sheetz Joyce Brewer and Betty Gargus of Washington had tonsillectomies this morning.

Frank Skala Rachel Trepe Lone Tree Melvin Sabin Washington Nellie Wallace North Avenue D Marjorie Sheetz Joyce Brewer Betty Gargus

Quote on Gentlemanliness Sparks Banter in Social Column

A witty remark defines a gentleman as one who can disagree without being disagreeable, echoing in letters and social chatter. The line circulates in club discussions and online threads, praised for civility and measured debate.

Kalona Triumphs 13-0 Over West Chester In Ke-Wash Clash

Kalona High School defeated West Chester Trojans 13 to 0 in a Ke-Wash conference game. Raymond Yoder led Kalona with a rushing score, Per rin to Snodgrass added the extra point, and Kalona outgained West Chester 14 first downs to 7 despite penalties totaling 65 yards for Kalona and 50 for West Chester.

West Chester Raymond Yoder Kalona High School West Chester Trojans Kalona Trojans Perrin Snodgrass Yoder

Enroll 253 Pupils In Religion Classes In Iowa

Iowa City report shows 253 students enrolled in the University of Iowa School of Religion for the new term. Dr M W Lampe notes the faculty change with Marcus Bach replacing Dr W H Morgan as Protestant instructor. Morgan moves to Asheville College as dean.

Iowa City University of Iowa School of Religion M. W. Lampe Lampe W. H. Morgan Marcus Bach Morgan Asheville College

Birds spot tiny insect at long range. humans miss it

Birds can see a minuscule insect at a hundred yards while the human eye struggles to discern it at one yard, illustrating avian visual acuity versus human vision.

Cardinals Dominate Elkader In Rough Road Tilt

T. J. Berdo made a debut back from end to backfield as the Cardinals pressed past Elkader. Bud Delbure stood as the Elkader threat but weak blocking and errant passes hampered their offense. Cardinal defense stifled air attempts as they move toward Independence next week for a road game against a versatile foe.

T. J. Berdo Bud Delbure Elkader Cardinal Independence Lenox Junior College of Hopkins

Circles Hold Meetings at Four Homes

Presbyterian Ladies Aid circles met at four homes with 9 to 14 members attending. Circle1 led by Eva Denny studied Psalm 144 on Christian Education. Circle2 hosted by J M White featured a city-name quiz. Circle3 hosted by T M Mast conducted a business meeting and summer experience roll call. Circle4 at Tom Berdo's held devotions led by Rennie Dawson and a tea towel project with Elsie Bratten conducting a Scripture quiz.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Walter Anderson Hight Eva Denny Charles Schiebel T. R. Gillespie J. M. White Ben Briley T. M. Mast BE. A. Ralston Tom Rickey John Lemmon Tom Berdo Rennie Dawson Elsie Bratten

Washington Women Attend Conference At Crawfordsville

A group of Washington women attended the Keokuk presbytery meeting in Crawfordsville held at the United Presbyterian church. Sally Dicky, missionary from India, spoke. Mrs. Nichols presided. reports were given by Mrs. Richard Stewart and others. Attendees from Washington include Jean Atchison Clara Tate Elizabe th Beamer Jessie Stewart and several more.

Washington Keokuk Crawfordsville Nichols Burlington Sally Dickey India United Presbyterian Church Richard Stewart Washington, D.C Jean Atchison Elizabeth Beamer Clara Tate Dave McLaughlin Jessie Stewart Russell Bell George Kerr R. S. Warfel D.D. Davis Helen Fulton Anna Scott W. McLaughlin Walter Kyle Alice Reynolds Mary French N. E. Lease Stella Donaldson

Trade Horses While Threshing in the Field

In Salem on September 26 John Shalla Jr and Tom Stirling swapped horses in the middle of a clover threshing task amid gear shortages and rain delays. Both men felt the trade suited their needs and resumed work with new mounts.

Dewey Weeks Salem John Shalla, Jr Tom Stirling Dewey Mr. Stirling Gardner George Zeck James Zeck George Gardner Fairfield Wayne Marston Mary Lou Washington Charles Casper David McCartney, Jr Casper John Long Arthur Beranek Henry Koenig Richmond Oscar Jugenheimer Hilma Larson Jugenheimer Harold Fulton H. J. Club V. J. Speracek

Honor Mrs. Aston At Farewell Party

The Heights Thursday club honored Mrs. Edd Aston with a one o'clock luncheon at Mrs. William Beggs home as she leaves for a new home in New London. Eight members attended and presented a gift. Group photos were taken. The club also celebrated July and August birthdays with a Sunset Park picnic.

the Heights William Beggs Edd Aston New London

Elect Mrs. Piercy President of New Alpha Landba Club

A new club named Alpha Landba formed in Columbus Junction with officers led by President Mrs Harold Piercy and Vice President Mrs Marvin Jedele. Delegates to the Iowa Federated clubs district convention at Washington were chosen.

Columbus Junction Alpha Landba Harold Piercy Marvin Jedele Delbert Corey Paul Smith Gordon Stone Margaret James Piercy Gerald Breneman Iowa Washington Harlan Eklinson

Hancher Appeals to Iowa Students in Decisive Years

President Virgil M. Hancher opened the University of Iowa's 86th year urging students that these will be decisive times amid world turmoil. He said students enter without pledging to any creed and will develop individuality within a storehouse of knowledge and guidance from great minds. The talk emphasized personal growth, responsibility, and turning facts into insight.

Iowa City University of Iowa Virgil M. Hancher Hancher

University offers 29 Saturday courses this fall

Iowa City report states 29 courses across 11 university departments will be available for Saturday class students starting Oct 11. Registrations close Oct 9, with a two course limit per student. Meetings run Oct 11 and 25, Nov 15 and 29, and Dec 13, mainly attracting teachers.

Iowa City University of Iown Harry G. Barnes

Glasgow graduates from Chanute Field propellers course

Arthur C. Glasgow son of J. J. Benda Route 2 Washington recently graduated from the advanced propellers course at Chanute Field branch of the U S Army Air Corps Technical Schools He enlisted February 2 1925 and is assigned to Mac Dill Field Florida

Chanute Field Ill Arthur C. Glasgow J. J. Benda Route 2 Washington U. S. Army Air Corps Technical Schools Glasgow Air Corps Mac Dill Field Fla

Elevators to Grand Coulee Dam Foundation Access

Elevators will enable visitors to descend into the dam foundation 921 feet below the Columbia River level, offering access to areas normally closed to the public.

Grand Coulee Dam Columbia River

Social Calendar Notes for Week in Pilotburg and Ainsworth

Social and club listings for Monday through Thursday include Vigilant S S class social at Presbyterian church with a note of Oct 8 postponement for a club conversion, Rainbow Girls pot luck and officer installation, Rosemary club and Mr. and Mrs Dale Jones events, Pilotburg Ladies Aid and O E S date change, Linger Longer club postponed until Oct 8, Friendly Neighbors Merry Makers events, and Meth church flower slip exchanges. C O C class at West Chester Methed church afternoon with Mrs Homer Porter and Will be co host Mrs Forrest Lance.

S. S Presbyteria Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rosemary Club Dale Jones Pilotburg Ladies Aid George Shalla Ainsworth O.E.S Will Shalla Friendly Neighbors Club Harry Anderson Merry Makers Club Clifford Freel Clayde Knapp C.O.C. Class of West Chester Methedhurch Homer Porter Forrest Lance

Birthday and anniversary notices recount local celebrations

Mrs Josephine Hendricks of Brighton turns 81 as a Three Quarter Century club member born in Nashville Tonn. Glenn Schwartz marks both birthday and anniversary with creation days. Thomas Hofert, son of Mr and Mrs H A Hofert of Keota, has first birthday. Billy Cummings and Eugene Davis celebrate birthdays as does Eugene's grandfather W E Wasson. Martha Faye Cherwinker of Haskins, Betty Jean Taylor, Dolores Greiner, and Charles Greiner also noted. Tomorrow brings birthdays for Emily Crone Lins Stan Kiesey C A Ruebsam and Hal Williams along with several other named residents.

Josephine Hendricks Brighton Nashville Tonn Emily Crone Lins Stan Kiesey C. A. Ruebsam Hal Williams

Mr and Mrs Grant Fletcher Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Grant Fletcher plan a quiet celebration tomorrow marking their wedding anniversary. The couple resides in the local area and have shared a life filled with family and community ties.

Mrs Grant Fletcher

Butter and cheese judging opens at Dairy Cattle Congress

Waterloo reports the 32nd Dairy Cattle Congress butter contest underway with 230 entries from Minnesota Iowa Kansas Wisconsin South Dakota North Dakota Tennessee Montana Ohio and Michigan. Leading contestants include Tony Wisdorf Sherburn Minn Martin Birch Stonka Ia state fair champion and Dr N E Fabricius Iowa State College world butter-making champion in Berlin before the war.

Waterloo Ed .S. Estes Minnesota Iowa Kansas Wisconsin South Dakota North Dakota Tennessee Montana Ohio Michigan Tony Wisdorf Sherburn Minn Martin Birch Stonka

Funeral services held for Joe Atkinson in Emmetsburg

Joe Atkinson died after a heart attack in Emmetsburg. He was married to Opha Kilgore in 1894 and moved to Emmetsburg. Surviving are his wife and four grown children: Alice in Centralia Washington, Frank in Arvin California, Mrs. Lester Rogers of Bristow Iowa, and Joe F. of Emmetsburg.

Emmetsburg Joe Atkinson Ophan Kilgore Alice Centralia Wash Frank Arvin Calif Lester Rogers Bristow Iowa Joe F Emmetsbure

Unable to walk freely with nurse assistance

A brief note describes a person being able to move with help from her nurse Miss Rogers.

Miss Rogers

Missionary Society Luncheon and Centennial Plans

The Baptist Missionary Society hosted a luncheon at the church with Mrs. Ben Coppock Mr. George Genkinger and Mrs Jom Beenblossom as hostesses for eight members. Devotions by C. V. Brown followed the meeting with an Evangelism program and notes on Bringing is to Man and related topics. Plans were made for a cooperative supper Oct 3 as part of the church Centennial observed Oct 5.

Baptist Seciet Ben Coppock George Genkinger Jom Beenblossom C. V. Brown A. W. Yard J. N. Ded

Damascus Shrine Receives Invitation to Ottumwa Ceremonials

Members of Damascus Shrine 10 have been invited to tend a ceremonial in Ottumwa Wednesday October 1. A cooperative dinner will be served at 6 15 p m followed by ceremonials at 7 45 p m at the temple.

Damascus Ottumwa

Woman's Council Meets at Church

The Woman's Council of the Church of Christ met yesterday afternoon with two members present. They opened with a hymn and heard devotions and Scripture readings. An upcoming sunset park Wiener roast for families was announced with a food contribution request and refreshments provided by a listed committee.

Woman’s Council of the Church of Christ Larson Besse Tucker Utterback C. A. Nicholson Nicholson

Doreas Group Meets at Wayland Church

The September meeting of Dore was held at the Wayland Wee nonprofit church on Thursday noon, Sept. 25. Hostesses were Mrs. Bardwre Conrad, Mrs. Geneva Eicher, Bee Joe W. Witting, Mrs. M. V. Hee er and Mrs. Ezra Wittmer. A social hour followed a devotional period and program. Plans are made for a bazaar and supper before Thanksgiving to raise war relief funds.

Wayland Dore Wayland Weenonite Bardwre Conrad Geneva Eicher Joe W. Witting M. V. Heeer Ezra Wittmer Aaron Leichty Chaz Sara Perner Souderton C. F. Bolice Washington

Riot Toll and Damage in New York City 1662

New York City suffered a riot from July 13 to 16, 1662, with about a thousand people killed and property damage estimated at 12 million dollars, marking a devastating urban crisis in early colonial history.

New York City

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