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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1939

Page

2

Local Notes Include Visits and Events in Washington Area

Jessie B Stewart visits Davenport relatives for the weekend. A 2nd installment payment due for county finances. Funeral services for A L Drake of Freeport follow his father’s death. Chicken Pie Supper fundraiser at West Chester U P Baptist on Oct 3. Rodney Arnold to judge whiskers at Fairfield Centennial with Ted Dalton assisting. Others report hospital recuperation and community events like Sunday school plans and cattle congress attendance.

Harry Drake Freeport A. L Drake Rodney Arnold Fairfield Ted Dalton

Standings and Friday results in major leagues

The standings list Cincinnati with 96 wins and 56 losses, St. Louis 91–59, Chicago 81–69, Brooklyn 76–73, Pittsburgh 67–84, Philadelphia 62–87, and others. Friday's results show Boston defeated Brooklyn 2–1 in game one and lost 7–1 in game two, Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 2–1, with New York at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Chicago postponed by weather. Today’s schedule includes St. Louis at Chicago and Philadelphia at Brooklyn with Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and New York at Boston.

Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland Washington St. Louie Priday Detroit Land Yinteston

Burlington Grayhounds Hand Washington Demons 15 0

Burlington High School Grayhounds beat the Washington Demons 15 to 0 at Case Field marking their second straight Litttle Six win. Carl Brissey Harold Hogberg and Edsel Schweizer starred in a grinding ground attack supported by Bob Rothiaus and Sisco on the line. Demons kicker Bob Lewis provided midgame punting, while captain Terry Anderson debuted at back for Washington.

Burlington Grayhounds Washington Demons Case Field Litlle Fred Maasdam Green Demon Carl Brissey Edsel Schweizer Harold Hogberg Bob Rothiaus Sisco Ottumwa Builsdogs Demons Terry Anderson Hogberg Washington Schweizer Grayhound Jim Glantz Bob Lewis Demon Jack Mace Lewis Green Demon Wings Brissey Briesey Hregberg Fighting Demons Oupot Ottumwa Brown Milo Steele T. J. Berdo Prank Lea Jim Gallagher Fairfield Griffith TE Ea Rothiaut Robinson Mitchell An Lewle Brissey CO Ee Anderson B. Steele Morrison Burger Flynn Hoyle Moore Reid Squire Ralston Wolf Birney Booth Standall McCartney Courts Vennard Galbraith T. Lundell B. Lundell Wiemann Swanders Cowles Kalagon Franklin Stockdale Fry Mennen Birco Hogbberg Glanta Beore Ted Baur Simpson Park Russell Parsons Ralph Hibbs Penn Lliebiian

Mt Pleasant Upsets Keokuk In Little Six Action

Mt Pleasant pulls off a 6 0 upset over Keokuk in Little Six play as Fairfield ties Muscatine 0 0 and Fort Madison defeats Ottumwa 2 0. Washington loses to Burlington 13 6 with key plays by Brissey Hogberg and Brantmeier.

Washington Burlington Mt. Pleasant Keokuk Muscatine Fairfield Lucian Conn Fort Madison Ottumwa Patton

Burlington Beats Graceland Juniors in Thriller

Burlington junior college gridders defeated Graceland 12 to 6 at home Friday night. Brockma scored on a 12 yard run in the first quarter and Birkenstock added a 31 yard TD to give Burlington the only points of the period.

Burlington Burlington Junior College Graceland Brockma Birkenstock

Kalona Defeats West Chester 13 to 0 in KeWash Clash

Kalona defeated West Chester 13 to 0 on Chester field in the KeWash league, blocking a punt for a first score and Ned Gingerich adding a 20 yard reception TD. Butch Yoder took a broken nose as Kalona secured the win and Wellman fell to Sigourney 12-0 in non-conference play.

Kalona West Chester Chester Lloyd Yoder Ned Gingerich Butch Yoder

Conesville baseball team earns district tourney berth

Conesville high school, representing Muscatine county, will play Oct. 5 to 7 in the district tournament with eight districts in Iowa. Coach Ralph Crawford’s squad just defeated Nichols 12 to 2 to clinch the county championship, building on last year’s state runner-up finish in Manson.

Columbus Junction Ralph Crawford Conesville Muscatine County Iowa Nichols Manson

Birthday List Highlights Local Residents

Washington area residents celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with many names and ages noted. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCune of Eagle Grove, Lyle TeRoeckhorst, Ed Turnipseed, and several others marking special days, with this month’s end and upcoming dates among the observances.

W. H. McCune Eagle Grove Washington

Washington women admitted and tonsillectomies performed

Mrs. Frank Shelangoski of Washington was admitted last night for treatment. Delight Rinner of Mount Pleasant and Myria Stephens of Washington underwent tonsillectomies this morning.

Frank Shelangoski Washington Delight Rinner Mount Pleasant Myria Stephens

Mrs C N Richmond and son depart for Muscatine

Mrs C N Richmond and her son Dennis left this afternoon for their home in Muscatine after visiting since yesterday at the home of Mrs Richmonds parents Mr and Mrs H H Reister Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity at the University of Iowa has an

C. N. Richmond Dennis Muscatine Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity The University of Iowa

Social calendar notes for Monday through Thursday events

Nurses alumni meeting at the nurses home with Rainbow Girls installation at Masonic Temple. Music event at 7 45 p m with Mrs H H McCleery 615 East Main Street Bible dept 2 39 p m. DAR meeting 2 30 p m Mrs Harry McCall 620 East Washington Street note change of place. Handcraft sections and dinners varied across clubs with speakers and showers. Public Affairs luncheon and Pilotsburg Ladies Aid events listed.

Victor Masson Raibow Masonic Temple H. H. McCleery East Main Street Bible Dept Geege Clapper V. Meeting A.R. Hall T. M. Mast Nie Smith Everette Smith Pythian Sisters Hall Arthur Yard Harry McCall India V. J. Duncan East Wash Neton Macon Washington County Ainsworth BR. S Merry Makers Club Orva Scott Harmony Club Mia James Swift Pilotburg Ladies Aid

Mrs Dwight Hoyle Fetea at Shower

In Brighton on September 30 Louise Cady daughter of Mr and Mrs fd Cady married Dwight Hoyle of West Chester at 3 pm in the Prairie Flower Baptist church parsonage Rev C E Strong officiated. A pre nuptial shower was hosted Tuesday by Mrs Homer Kotzinger and Mrs Wilbur Day with attendees including Mrs Henry Mannhardt Osie Mannhardt Mrs John Pacha Mary Treesy Mrs John Knopp Eky alyn Bennett Iva Pickard Lelle Brinton Grace Brinton Mrs Sarah Cary Mrs iid Cady and Mrs Mary Day.

Brighton Louise Cady Fd Cady Dwight Hoyle West Chester C. E. S:rong Prairie Flower Bi Hoyle Homer Kotzinger Wilbur Day Henry Mannhardt Osie Mannhardt John Pacha Mary Treesy John Knopp Ekyalyn Bennett Iva Pickard Mise Lelle Brinton Grace Brinton Sarah Cary Iid Cady Mary Day

Sharon Goddard Turns Eight With Party At Home

Sharon Goddard celebrated her eighth birthday today with a 2 to 5 PM party at the home of Mr and Mrs A G Goddard. Guests included cousin Marlene Barnes Patricia Welcin Ruth Bartow Virginia Walker Lucille Franzen Carla Guther and Margaret Ann Plumly. Games and refreshments followed with candies at each place.

Sharon Goddard AG. A. Goddard Marlene Barnes Patricia Welcin Ruth Bartow Virginia Walker Lucille Franzen Carla Guther Margaret Ann Plumly

Public Affairs Luncheon Hosted by Fortnightly Club

Public Affairs department of the Fortnightly Club will hold a luncheon at 1 p m Thursday with hosts Mrs Phil Weldin and Dessa Shaw. The program, Iowa topic focused on "Iowa's First Hundred Years," features Mrs R G Cherry on "Territory of Iowa, 1838" and Susie Johnson on "History of Iowa as a State."

Phil Weldin Dessa Shaw Public Affairs Department Iowa R. G. Cherry Territory of Susie Johnson

Presbyterian Missionary Dinner Announcement

The Presbyterian Missionary society will serve a fried chicken dinner at the church Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. The notice also pledges Dale Voorhees of Washington.

Lkother Presbyterian Missionary Society Dale Voorhees Washington

Luncheon for Baptist Mission marks September meeting

The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Cy Bush's home with 29 members attending a 1 o'clock luncheon. Devotions and prayers were led, a program on Conference Bells followed, guests from Washington and Illinois joined, and plans were set for a Dutch Market supper. A $5 donation to the Winnebago home for the aged was approved.

Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Cy Bush C. W. Walker Lois Turnipseed Ben Coppock C. B. Yard Will Moore J. Fredmund Madras India Fredmund Los Angeles California Alliance Atlantic Will Sickles J. N. Dodd John Beenblossom Winnebago Home Minnesota I. Fredmund Edd Grayson Cordin Osborn Yakima Washington Wm. Hesseltine George Duke Davenport Harriett Shirley Abingdon Ill Roy Gordon

Book Review on Faith or Fear in Child Training

Mrs. F. E. Bartow reviewed Faith or Fear in Child Training at the Child Study department meeting hosted by Mrs. William M. Nichols. She argued fear stems from childhood and contrasts discipline based on faith with punishment based on repression, urging self control and the belief “Of course you can succeed.” Twenty-one members and four guests attended with refreshments served by Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Glenn McCat.

F. E. Bartow William M. Nichol Rell Harry Sizer Bertow Bartow Guents Harry Bowles Joe Duea Juline Kunik Ralph Kleese Nichols Glenn McCat

E.O.W. Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Garrett Home

The E O W club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ernest Garrett home and planned a birthday celebration for a member on Saturday October 7 at Mrs. Milt Denison residence. Refreshments were served and the evening was social.

E. O. W. Club Ernest Garrett Milt Denison Garrett

J. W. Baker Corps Conducts Meeting in West Chester

The J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester held a regular session in the hall on Thursday afternoon. The meeting covered opening exercises, business, and general orders. An invitation from the Keota corps to attend their inspection was noted for the last Friday in October.

J. W. Baker Corps West Chester J. W. Baker Relief Corps of Hall Keota Corps Edna Kleese

Brighton Methodists Honor Teachers and Pastor at Dinner

More than one hundred attended a covered dish dinner at the Methodist church honoring teachers and Rev. and Mrs. Hebner who were kept in Brighton for another year. Supt. Messer introduced new teachers as Rev. Hebner spoke, with a vocal duet by Mildred and Audrey Helmick. The Willing Workers club met with twelve members and four visitors, hosting travel talks on a gulf trip and a handkerchief shower for Mrs Curtis Kessel and husband as they head to Florida.

Brighton Methodist Church Hebner FL. W. Johnston H. C. Messer Joe Christy Mildred Audrey Helmick Willing Workers Club Ira Saunders Chas. Kessel Donald Robison Gulf Eommmer Curtis Kessel Florida

Missionary Societies Hold Joint Meeting At Church Luncheon

The Woman's Home Missionary Society and the Wesleyan Missionary Society of the Methodist church met in the church social hall for a 1 PM luncheon. Dr. R. Keagy spoke, new officers were elected for the Wesleyan group, and plans for a rummage sale in October were announced. Twenty three members attended and one new member joined.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Wesleyan Missionary Society of the Methodist Church T. F. Barker Home Missionary Society William Mercer E. E. Stutsman Wesleyan Society R. ©. Keagy Wesleyan Carl Hedges Remps Hampsher Stutsman EB. E. Griffith W.hlm.s Barker R. B. Brown Clara Huber Mary Genkinger P. E. Babcock Julia Cavender Rebecca Laubach Home Guards Maynard Brown Junior Missionary Society J. EB. Kunath George Brinton Art Rathmel Werner Wayland Hugh Hall Woman's Home Missionary Robert Reaney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wolf Floral CO South Side Square Jessie B. Stewart Russell Bell Farmers and Stockmen Production Credit Assn Jeffrey Bldg N.W Corner Square Washington, Iowa Marion S. George Pearl Whistler Moulton E. W. Frohardt Frohardt Ed Grayson University Hospital, Iowa City Fresh Eggs Retail Dot Reister Bros J. W. McBurney Herman Swart Endruber of Wellman Waterloo A. Ruebsam G. W. Balderson Jack Horner Hrighton Art Lanning Graham Fagle Grove Anna Lanning Methodist Sunday School Clayde Knapp Victor Sigourney Cecil Kistler Keota Richland Lyle TeRoeckhorst Henry TeRockhorst W M. Bailey A. B. Sehmoeiler W. H. Smart CC. G. Anderson Stella Logan Howard Wright Bennie James W. J. Spevacek Helen Jean Bishop Lexington Mes David Kleese Irene Westen Wilma Walker Richard Frederick Ziewlowsky Mrs. Charles Griffin G. A. Goddard Ruihday J. C. Bolee Mildred Guthrie Cynthia Karnes Harvey B. Porter Three Quarter Century Club Boice Guthrie Barnes Porter Ralph Livingston Blanche Martin Ainworth Homer Hunt Havre Katherine Olinger Norma Meeks Crawfordsville Mort Rickford Ed Custer Marcells Shafer A. W. Yard James Fisher Howard Fisher Mnday Luesday Dwight Hoyle Fetea Baptist Mission Iowa Southern Utilitis Company E.O.W. Club Brighton Methodists J. O. Elder McAvoy's State Board McAvoy Beauty Salon Sadee McAvoy Melba McAvoy Buckwalter Edna Mayo Crone Telephone Hotel Washington First Presbyterian Church World Wide Communion Service Community of Our Lord
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