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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

2

Births and local notices from 1911 era

A daughter Mildred Darlene was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Bartz at 439 East Madison Street. Mr and Mrs Joe Campbell welcomed a son, William Joseph, at 626 East Jefferson Street yesterday. Marion S George County Treasurer reminds that the 30th is the last day to pay the second installment without penalty. Sears Saddlery Co of Davenport will be at Whittaker Community Sale Friday with harness and parts. Mrs J W Bidwell visited Columbus Junction yesterday to spend time with her father M H Bowman.

Mildred Darlene Charles Bartz East Madison Street Sears Saddlery Co Davenport Whittaker Marion S. George Joe Campbell Jefferson Street William Joseph J. W. Bidwell Columbus Junction M. H. Bowman

Gladys Turnipseed Discharged From Hospital

Gladys Turnipseed was discharged this morning from the hospital after a brief stay. She is resting at home and thanks staff for their care.

Gladys Turnipseed

Local Residents Help Honor Sixth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Henry Bowes and relatives attended in Keswick to honor Renals Roberts on their sixth wedding anniversary yesterday. Several visitors from St Paul Minn Oskaloosa Wellman Centerville and other towns attended community events and saw the fountain in Central Park. The note also mentions a local coffee shop contest closing Oct 7 and a report from Washington visitors about shopping in Chicago.

Henry Bowes Donald Bowes Donna Lou Hubert Redlinger Bobbie Jimmy Keswick Renals Roberts Ford Bickel St. Paul Minn Russell Lynn Oskaloosa W. F. Bickel Bickels Central Park Washington

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Meetings

Mrs. Ed Hanson travels to Chicago for the week. Helen Palmer visits Mrs. R. A. Hender in Kalona and heads to Pottstown Pa. E. L. Henrikson of Fulton Mo. arrives Saturday at the W. D. Crossett home with Sue and Linda. they will return home Sunday. Valley Ladies Aid plans a Food Sale at Wash. Cleaners on Sept 30. Tom Gegenheimer leaves for Omaha to take a permanent A and P store post. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lynch return from a two week vacation at week’s end.

Harry Rimmerman Chicago Rockwood Legion Mr. Rimmerman Ed Hanson Helen Palmer R. A. Hender Kalona Pottstown E. L. Henrikson Fulton, Mo W. D. Crossett The Valley Ladies Aid Tom Gegenheimer A. and P Omaha Nebr Charles Lynch

Workers Strike at Cudahy Plant in Kansas City

In Kansas City on September 28 a Cudahy Packing plant walkout closed the facility with over 1000 workers and a strong picket line. The strike followed a rejection to bargain by 18 A F L truck drivers. The CIO demanded an election on bargaining rights.

Kansas City Cudahy Packing Company A. F. of L C.I.O

Wellman Priscilla club meets with nine members

Mrs. Henry Foster hosted the Priscilla club in Wellman on Thursday with nine members present. Sunday dinners featured Mr. and Mrs. Milton Maas hosting E. D. Miller and Charley Brown families, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Durtan with Helen Ruth entertaining guests including E. W. Moon Cedar Rapids and Hila Foster and Joe Varney from Cedar Rapids.

Frank Wilson Wellman Henry Foster Priscilla Club Milton Maas E. D. Miller Charley Brown Fred Durtan Helen Ruth E. W. Moon Washington, Pa Hila Foster Joe Varney Cedar Rapids Harry Corcoran Des Moines T. J. Moon

Backfield Hopeful Lew is Cleared for Burlington Game

Coach Fred Maasdam said Bob Lewis the Demon ace backfield may play Friday night in Burlington as the leg injury from Ottumwa improves. Captain Terry Anderson may start in the backfield if Lewis cannot, with Bob Flynn at guard and Milo Steele at tackle.

Fred Maasdam Bob Lewis Demon Burlington Ottumwa Bob Lewis Anderson Terry Anderson Maasham Bob Flynn Milo Steele Dick Moore Joe Pease Brown Bill Brown Bob Burger J. J. Berdo Frank Dea Dick Marshal Pasa Ted Saur Russell Fairfield Hibbs Columbus Junction Cornell College Mt Vernon Casefield

Standings and Results In Major Leagues

Major league results include Chicago 9 Pittsburgh 5 in the second game and Detroit 7 St. Louis 4. Several games listed with rain delays and schedule notes including New York at Philadelphia and Philadelphia at Washington.

Chicago Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia New York Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Washington St Louis Hoston

Crawfordsville high school beats Ainsworth 10 to 1

Crawfordsville high school baseball defeats Ainsworth on the home field Tuesday evening by 10 runs to 1. Richard Lease pitched for Crawfordsville with Robert Miller catching. Ainsworth relied on D Edmundson pitching and J Edmondson catching. The game featured 18 strikeouts and five errors.

Crawfordstille Ainsworth Crawfordsville Ainsworth Benacematersense UES Nescesendanse Noncnewmans Crawfordsville Richard Lease Robert Miller Ecatcher D. Edmondson J. Edmondson

Hawkeyes Taper Off for Dakota Ahead of Golden Anniversary Opener

Iowa football nears the 1948 season opener against South Dakota with Coach Eddie Anderson’s lineup nearing completion. Expected crowd estimates range from 20,000 to 26,000 at Iowa Stadium as the Hawkeyes prepare for a tough opener, with key battles at left guard quarterback and right halfback.

Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes South Dakota Iowa Athletic Iowa Stadium Eddie Anderson Dr. Anderson Tim Herman Snider Charles Tollefson al Couppee BW Gallagher Righ

Booster Club Forms 112 Washington High Boosters

An all time low football gate 25 cent admissions is paired with a booster drive signing 112 members for Washington high school and junior college football. Members receive four color badges and aim for 500 by game time at Case Field tomorrow.

Washington High School Booser Club Gate Ct Case Field Gates Washington M. J. Cruise R. E B. Shannon Lew Warren Ray Whitehead Bill Shannon Bruce Cowden Max Marble Aletha May Gladys Mace Harry Watkins Gladys Edwards Marjorie Means John Timmerman Carllancher Stella Palmer Wayne Brown Bob McFarlane Glenn Mace Dale Fuhr Ed Mick Frank Crone Dean Harland Mead Art McCaffrey Charles Morris Edith Meeker Vic Crone Chick Crone R. C. Keagy al Gotdard C. H

Picnic events and Iowa Medical Society meeting notes

Sunday dinner picnic attendees included Mrs. Ross Levert Mrs. W McIntosh Mrs HE Ross and Mrs Minnie Jennifes. Friday D Miller and Mrs Miller traveled to Des Moines where Mrs Miller joined an executive committee meeting of the Iowa State Medical Society auxiliary at Ft Des Moines hotel with a noon luncheon.

Ross Levert W. McIntosh HE. Ross Minnie Jennifés D. Miller Des Moines Mra Miller Iowa State Medical Society Ft. Des Moines

Death Causes Reach Over Two Hundred Ways

A historical report notes more than 200 recognized means by which human life ends. It highlights heart disease as the leading current killer, topping all other causes in toll. The article surveys the breadth of mortality factors and emphasizes the prominence of cardiovascular disease.

Irene McFarland and Blaine Hawkins Weds in Kahoka

Irene McFarland and Blaine Hawkins married Monday afternoon in Kahoka Missouri. Rev Dawson of the Christian church officiated at the parsonage. Hawkins, son of Mrs Hawkins, is a 1934 Ainsworth High School graduate and works at the Community Service station. They plan to live in Ainsworth.

Irene McFarland Blaine Hawkins Ainsworth Kahoka Dawson the Christian Church

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