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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1948
Page
2
Ode Ferguson, long at University Hospital for surgery, returned home today and is reported to be progressing well. Dr. Sartor expects to reopen his office Friday. Twenty combinations of local social visits and shopping notes accompany the update.
Mrs Una Lindsey of the Benner Tea company Food city store in Washington attends a five day training school this week. The program covers grocery and produce display selling techniques and includes two instructional films on customer handling.
The Canadian institution Laval University in Quebec, Canada, was granted its charter in 1876 marking a formal recognition of its status and authority to operate as a degree granting university.
About fifty members of the Le on Beatty American Legion post met in the city hall with Commander Charles Hotle presiding. They discussed sponsoring the Junior Legion baseball team in Washington and sending Washington high school representatives to Boys State. A proposed Hayes timber tract development for public picnicking and camping was reviewed, with definite action deferred due to legal issues. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. E. E. Ward and June Palmer.
Prague April 7. President Eduard Benes delivers his first public speech since the communist government installation. He declares only freedom and tolerance can bring back prosperity to Czechoslovakia.
Pythian Sisters met in regular session to plan initiation and a school of instruction set for April 20. Mrs. Hubert Lohner presided and invitations to schools at Wellman West Chester Keota and Brighton temples were accepted. A 12 30 luncheon on April 20 was announced and a potluck supper for April 27 was assigned to a committee including Mrs Vina Manussier and others.
A Des Moines fire destroyed most equipment of three firms in the two story Gilcrest building downtown. Damage estimated at 100000. Firemen fought for over four hours as thousands looked on. The first floor housed Townsend Manufacturing and Federal Machine and Tool Co. The Globe Milker Co. stored on the second floor.
Bens delivered a three minute tribute marking the 600th anniversary of Charles University. His voice weakened and he faltered as he neared the end, appearing ready to collapse before completing the speech. It was his first public utterance since retreat to his summer home after the communists seized power five weeks ago.
The U S army signal corps reports an improved radiosonde weather recorder to be dropped from aircraft. It transmits temperature pressure and humidity via Morse code and converts data into meteorological language for relay to weather stations, potentially reducing flight hazards.
The D A R chapter met last evening at Mrs Paul Snakenbergs home with Regent Elizabeth Dawson presiding. Invoca tions were offered by Mrs C O Davis. Members read thank you letters from Knoxville veterans for radios donated. A memorial tablet list was read and nominating committee announced. Reports on Cedar Rapids conference were given by several members. Refreshments featured forsythia and pussy willow decor.
Robert M. James of Burlington Iowa a totally disabled World War II veteran has been chosen hero of the month by the disabled American Veterans He is married with a three year old son and works as a telephone switchboard operator at the Des Moines county health center unit James is paralyzed from the waist he walks with two canes and was wounded in 1944 while with the fifth infantry division in western France
Mrs. Harold Kauffman and Mrs. Eldred Berkshire hosted thirty five guests at the Kauffman home for a prenuptial shower for Jane Kauffman. Aqua and white decor, gifts displayed, refreshments served, and games and writing advice followed. Out of town guests included Mrs. Aaron Hoechsettler Jessie Kalona and Mrs. Elmer Bontrager of Washington.
The VW room held a Handcraft meeting with each member answering roll call by hob by. Mrs Orva Scott presided in place of Mrs William Sheetz visiting California. Mrs L L Loveless stood in for Mrs Ernest Rouse traveling south. Mrs Scott introduced Miss Olson from the county health unit who explained its uses and urged service use. Mrs B C Briley spoke on Interesting Hobbies and many famous people’s hobbies. The meeting adjourned.
Crawford Township Homemakers met April 1 with Mrs. Joe H. Jones and thirteen members in attendance. Miss Foster presented More Effective Housekeeping as the evening’s topic and the film Take Time to Make Time served as the meeting challenge, guided by township chairman Mrs. Georgia Williams.
Roll call at the meeting had each member name a hobby. The routine highlighted local residents and their personal interests, giving a snapshot of community variety.
Chester Piper was elected to the office for the coming year with Mrs. Howard Anderson as publicity chairman. The committee includes Mrs. Myral Smith, Mrs. Raymond Robertson, Mrs. Dale Darbyshire, Mrs. J. H. Jones, Mrs. Haydin Thomas and Mrs. Kenneth Cherryholmes. Mrs. Williams presided at a tea table.
Radiant heating works with coal oil or gas and with any surface including radiators panels or convectors. Panel heating uses pipe coils in walls floors or ceilings.
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