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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1941
Page
2
Mrs. Joe McCreedy arrived home Thursday morning after spending a few months with relatives and friends in Los Angeles California. Mrs. Lavinda Pence and Mr and Mrs G C Jones of Wellman were business visitors here yesterday.
Local social items list visits and travels among Fairfield, Columbus Junction, Wellman, and Des Moines. Mrs Richard Gaines and June Arnold Stever return from Fairfield with Mr and Mrs Horace Patton of Fairfield. Mrs George W Campbell leaves Iowa City for New York after weeks with family. Fur coat storage offered by BE Bridges Co. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs SS Arthur and Ellie Crone among others.
Iowa State College hosts a nationwide conference on preserving stored corn and wheat against decay and insects. Forty experts from ten states and the U S Department of Agriculture seek to align research across the cornbelt and speed up solutions to storage losses.
Mrs. Roy Gordon learned from Los Angeles yesterday of the death of Mrs. Carl Schultz formerly Mary Gamble.
Senator Augustine of Oskaloosa, a real estate dealer and farmer, is in his third term as Iowa Senate Minority Leader. The report notes his past work as agricultural adviser to the Soviet government in 1921 and 1932 and his acquaintance with Russians now in today’s news.
The column notes Rusty the Persian cat has four new woolly kittens two yellow and two gray after a playful incident on a trip to Treasure Island. It also recaps recent community weddings Wayne Knapp and Marie Darbyshire on his 21st birthday and Duane Griggs and Margaret Snider in The Little Brown Church, plus various local visits and anniversaries.
Funeral services for Mrs. Allen Brook 81 were held at the Winfield Methodist church with burial in Winfield cemetery. The German born widow, Augusta Rochlitz, died March 28 at her daughter’s home in Burbank California. Surviving are two sons and three daughters.
Ainsworth Iowa April 5 glee club and girls sextet both received No 1 ratings at the Mt Pleasant music contest. Vocal soloists from the school earned No 2 ratings. Glee club members include Betty Olinger Lucille Telford Mildred McCaleb Mabel Thoma Martha McGinnis Doris Knott Helen Pearson Shirley Conry Mary Lee Richards Betty Colthurst Geraldine McCreedy Hazel Hunt Corinne Edmondson Martha Davis Mary Gardner Edith Jolly Marion Marston. Sextet members Mary Belle Olinger Connie Stephens Mildred Pressly Marian Stephens Lois Fitzgerald. Glee selections My Faith My Johanne Calm as the Night Go Down Moses and Dedication. Marian Stephens sang Britain’s Song as mezzo soprano with Mildred Pressly performing Whither and O Del Mio Dolce Ardor. Miss Sebern is the music instructor.
Evang elical Reformed consistory elected officers led by Rev J Lynn Pace as president and C E Lukins as vice president. Notables include Aronholt Winfield and Nellie Campbell guests, family mentions, a car accident in New Lenox, and several local visitations and travels around Mt. Pleasant, Muscatine, and Columbus City.
A festive Easter bonnet guide highlights Madame Nicole designs a Mediterrane blue straw turban with white birds and blue veil, a rough straw hat with white trim, a Lily Cache candy pink straw brim, and a pompadour Panama by Knox. Each piece showcases seasonal elegance and spring flair.
Mrs. R. R. Schroeder and Grace Mellrath Ellis spoke at a Fortnightly Club event in the Methodist church parlors. The program covered flower designs, writing and magazines, with detailed table decorations and notes on upcoming officer elections and conventions.
The Birthday Council Fire of Camp Fire Girls gathered in the YMCA Community room with most members present. New group Jafwedo welcomed. several girls earned ranks and honors, including torch bearer Gayle Davis and firemakers Margaret MecCraill Janet Martin Shirley Dowell. The event featured multiple speeches, Flame of Work and Love candles, and gifts for guardians Mrs Dowell and Mrs Meek. An Easter breakfast is planned Saturday at 7:30 in the American Legion hall.
Keota resident Virginia Ann Greiner and Washington native Cloyce Robertson were discharged yesterday afternoon. John Winegarden and Mrs. Floyd Mundt were discharged this morning. A daughter weighing seven pounds eight ounces was born at 2 40 this morning to Frank and Mrs. Redeker of Washington route 38. Kalona infant Shirley Mae Perrin was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient.
Community group notices and meeting times listed for various clubs and departments. Events include Junior Fortnightly at 7 p.m., music and literature department meetings, White Shrine luncheon, Rainbow Girls, American Home sessions, Pythian Sisters pot luck, Booster club sewing, and flower exchange details with hostess names and locations.
Birthdays today include Dorothy Wulf of Ainsworth daughter of Mr and Mrs Erwin Wulf and Marion Wehr of Hardscrabble seven year old. Also listed are Donna Marie Small Clyde Kennard Straw College and others. Tomorrow more celebrations for Duane Redlinger Francis Singleton Otis Waggoner and Mrs M B Booth plus Mrs Robert More formerly Jean Moore of Washington now living in Minnesota.
The Pythian Sisters announce a supper at 6 30 Tuesday at the hall. Bring own table service sandwiches and dishes to pass. Regular meeting of West Chester Pythian Sisters set for Tuesday evening in April at the hall with full attendance urged by order of the M B C.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society met at the church with 35 present. Dr. F. W. Eastwood led a devotional with the theme Easier subject. Mrs. Fred L. Moore presided. Iola Dittmer sang My Task and God Bless America with Elsie Bratten on piano. The new president is Mrs. R. Risk.
The Father and Son banquet was held Wednesday evening at the Methodist Church with 106 attendees. Decorations featured a ship motif in red white and blue, and speeches included Lighthorse and Harbor themes with Leigh Soui of Washington as the speaker. The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet April 4 at two o'clock. refreshment committee listed.
The C O C class of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Ervin Whitehead and Mrs. James Griggs on Thursday afternoon despite rain. President Mrs. Howard Stewart led devotions. Easter themed songs poems readings and discussion were shared by fourteen members. A refreshments service followed by hostesses Mrs. Whitehead and Mrs. Griggs. Committee for May named Mrs. Church and Mrs. Wambree.
The Emma C Anderson Mission study group gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. E S Hehner’s home. Sixteen members and one guest attended. Mrs. Orie Turner led worship from The Upper Room and read two poems by Grace Nowell Crowell. Mrs. Mary Genkinger gave the lesson and Mrs. Lyman Bunce handled the question box.
Mrs. R. A. Dawson and Mrs. M. B. Booth were honored at a potluck birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. Dawson’s sister Mrs. W. P. Moore. The event featured cake centerpiece baked by Mrs. G. C. Booth and remarks recognizing former members Mrs. J. H. Baird and Mrs. A. B. Schmoeller.
Funeral services for Mrs. A Roe were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home conducted by Dr. R. C. Keagy. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Fred Franklin, John Custer, W. T. Carson, Tog Carson, Oscar George and Mapy ton Hebner.
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