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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1941
Page
2
Mrs. G Lester Duke and family visit while several locals travel for events and funerals. Valley Ladies Aid holds a Saturday food sale at Washington Cleaners. All Iowa basketball all-state selections highlight Davenport Holstein Mason City players and the rival Wehde twins in a detailed season summary with Ray Wehde edging Roy for a forward spot.
Maurice Lane of Harper was discharged yesterday afternoon. John Winegarden of Washington route 4 was admitted for a tonsillectomy. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Weaver of Washington route 4 welcomed a daughter at 6 18 this morning weighing seven pounds six ounces.
A rangy band of sharpshooters averaging just over six feet one inch were named to the Iowa Daily Press Association all state high school basketball teams for the Evening Journal and 29 other papers. Players from 19 high schools across 17 Iowa communities were honored on three eight player teams.
A hypothetical composite of 24 all-staters depicts a 6 foot 0.54 inch tall, 166.5 pound high school senior aged 17.11 years, with a 21 to 38 chance of being in his final high school year.
Floyd Beason, 25, who escaped from a state prison farm at Cherokee last July, was arrested in Los Angeles according to Warden Foss Davis of Anamosa reformatory. Beason had been sentenced to the reformatory from Polk County on a forgery charge.
Mrs. Rhua Helmick reports visitors from Peoria Urbana and Des Moines over the weekend. Attended funeral services for Mrs. Kleinschmidt in Keota. W H Lloyd visited Chicago. Horton grandchildren from Des Moines spent time here. Generators include Genkins Council Bluffs en route from California. Keota illness prompting temporary trip.
Time for the funeral of Mrs. Mary Wyse of Wayland has been moved to 1 30 PM Saturday at Zehr Funeral Home from the previously announced 2 PM. The service is not private.
SIOUX CITY Suit for 2 500 000 filed in district court by Lester C. David son, attorney, against Mark Time Sales Co Graybar Electric Co First National Bank B F Schoeneman and Roy Warfield over Sioux City's defunct parking meter system. Davidson says 50 906 was collected from 700 meters from installation Aug 15 1938 to Apr 2 1940 when abandoned after Iowa Supreme Court ruled the system unconstitutional citing profit angle.
In 1938 there was one passenger car for every 10.4 persons, reflecting widespread vehicle ownership and rising mobility. The ratio highlights the era’s growing automotive presence and transportation impact.
Neighbors fought a grass fire threatening the Floyd Banks home using a scoop shovel led by Joe Stalder. The small town notes include community helpers, local visits, and district updates from Hardscrabble dated April 4, mentioning new director John Robertson and various farm and family activities.
In Columbus Junction on April 4 the Today's club elected officers at the home of Mrs Wilma Northey. Edith Pierce was named president with Florence Jennings as vice president Loretta Little secretary Elizabeth Duncan assistant secretary and Wilma Henson treasurer.
Washington reports that the United States rejected German and Italian protests regarding the seizure of axis ships in American ports. Secretary Hull sharply rebuked Germany for violating hospitality shown its vessels and crews, and Roosevelt asserted sabotage aboard the Italian vessel was ordered by the Italian attache, a breach of law.
East Sunset reports multiple Sunday visits and family gatherings around Crawfordsville with relatives from Washington Ollie Ainsworth Keota and Lewis Town Missouri. Several funerals and achievements are noted including Mrs Gehring’s service in Burlington and Washington achievement day participation.
WELLSTON April 3 The scout troop gathered at Rev Marl Sale’s home to study second class requirements Then they practiced pace fire building cooking and tracking The group plans another meeting next Saturday and prepares for summer camp Also noted were Janet Tennis birthday party Walter Wilson family visits and updates on local school directors Arthur Mayers and Roy Edwards replacing Sidney Johnston and David Banks
Mr and Mrs Ed Sorrell welcomed Patricia Hileen born yesterday at Mercy hospital weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces. Dennis shares his third birthday as Patricia’s brother. Multiple relatives listed including J O Peters of Green City and J N Sorrell of Kirksville. Other notes cover trips, licenses, and social events across town. A prolonged fire siren sounded at noon triggering inquiries about a possible fire.
Seven members and two guests attended a Wednesday JX club gathering at Mrs. Harvey Waggoner's home. Bridge at two tables awarded honors to Mrs. Nola Faulkner and Mrs. Harvey Meex with refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Anna. The March meeting convened with Mrs. Howard McBride, guests Mrs. Wm Manassier Sr and Mrs. Will Hemmings, honors to Mrs. Robert Risk and Mrs. Jay Brewer.
Funeral services for H A Beenblossom were conducted yesterday at the L A Jones funeral home with Rev George Kerr of the United Presbyterian church officiating. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Non Maxwell Harry Maxwell Charles Kennedy H Murphy Robert Wylie and Nelson Thompson named.
Mary Martin and Eva Stevens led a school essay event with teachers Helen Levis Carol Forgey and Elsie Glassburner assisting. Judges Mrs. Gallagher Mrs. Weldin and Mrs. Dyson presented awards while Fortnightly club members praised Supt. E A Ralston and grade school supervisor Harry Bowles for support.
Iowa Children’s Home society asks the public to buy a tag Saturday to aid needy Iowa children. No solicitors. only one annual county appeal. Volunteers led by Mrs. Hoover at City Hall at 10 a.m. official state officers and a 25 member board listed. Dr Mae Habenicht is executive secretary.
In Brighton on April 4 Mrs. Ira Schafer hosted Mrs. Coggeshall's Sunday school class. New officers were elected: President Mrs. Albert Saunders, Vice President Mrs. L. E. Helmick, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Homer Rotzinger. AlsoDinner honors Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Engle with relatives present.
Riverside reports from the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion meeting note Celia Safourek appointed to the child welfare committee. Members are urged to save cancelled stamps for the Soldiers Home at Marshalltown, a pastime for soldiers. A Pan American Union paper was read by Mrs Edward Bushek. Delegates to the spring conference at Mount Pleasant include Rose Dautremont and Elsie Fox with alternates Mary Kucera and Mary Kron.
Mr and Mrs George H Slosser plan to move to Mt Vernon Missouri 28 miles west of Springfield on road 66 to manage the Castle Rock tourist court They will operate a filling station cafe living quarters cabins and a garage They intend to expand business and equipment
Mrs Paul Bell welcomed nine members to the Jolly Troopers club yesterday afternoon at her home. The gathering included a friendship block session and refreshments served with Mrs Bain assisting. The May meeting will be hosted by Mrs Roy Davison.
The Business and Professional Women held a dinner last evening in the G A R with War Relief corps members serving. Mary Peck, president, chaired the meeting and plans were made to attend the state convention in Des Moines in May. Miss and her successor as club president will be delegates to the convention.
The Fortnigh club public affairs section held a luncheon yesterday in the North Side cafe private dining room. Co hosts Mrs Orville Elder and St Johnson introduced a program on labor unions with talks by Mrs O Sexton and others. Members and guests listed include Mrs Howard Hamilton and Mrs J K Lema among those present. The event featured floral centerpieces and a social spirit discussion followed the speeches.
The Me odist church youth in Crawfordsville held an Ap Fool party Tuesday evening with about 20 young people present. Betty Schlatter and Mitch Anderson led games and songs, and refreshments followed. The White Cloud Social Club met with eleven members and guests, hosted by Mabel and Nellie Ander, with a sandwork exhibit and light refreshments.
Dorothy Anne Kos and Dan Brindley hosted a kindergarten party at Lincoln School this afternoon with Mary Welch assisting. Guests included Janice Kos and Lin Brindley, and the event featured games and birthday refreshments. Dorothy Anne turned six yesterday while Dannie was six on March 26.
The Neighborhood Recreation Group of Chicago reports 728 recreation grounds citywide with 273 converted from unsightly vacant lots. The effort aims to improve community spaces and curb blight through urban greening and public amenity upgrades.
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