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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
2
Local News Fragments From Crawfordsville and Surrounds
Reports include Judith Merle’s birth in Los Angeles to the Dr and Mrs Merle and connections to Irene McCoy. Local travels mention C Harry Davis heading to Chicago and other families visiting relatives. Shop notes advertise Miller's Footwear sales while health and church news reference Rev Char Fuller of Los Angeles and Dr R K Atchison aiding services. Sam White of Washington ill in hospital. Kitchener Ontario move affecting a Knott family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qrawfordsville
Relahere
Judith
Merley
Los Angeles
Calif
Irene McCoy
wRggs
Doz. Bros
Donald Harlan
Steve
Toeir
St. Louis
Byron Snider
Harmotbhér
Anna Harlan Richland
C. Harry Davis
Chicago
Miller
P. J. Siegers
Newis
Judge Siegers
Iowa City
Anne
Supreme Court
F. Macon
Harry Knott
Kitchener
Ontario
Canada
Knott
Gtow
Daisy Harris
O. Harris
Keota
Washington
Chas. Rupp
John Witterman
Lly
Char Fuller
Waterloo
Walnut Street
Fuller Deasta
M. Keck
Sam White
Sioux Falls
White
R. K Atchison
Ereburg
M Malim
Albia
Good Eagle Wins Match On A Foul
Referee Jimmy Bear disqualified Tiger White for rubbing liquid in an opponent’s eyes at city hall in Mt. Pleasant. Good Eagle of Mt. Pleasant earned a win after two prior falls, while White had the first fall before the foul. Buckwalter and Williams drew after both were unable to return to the mat. The preliminary bout between Hacker and Hachman also ended without a fall in twenty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Bear
Cedar Rapids
Tom Good Eagle
Mt. Pleasant
City Hall
Tiger White
Washington
White
Good Eagle
Marvin Buckwalter
Wild Willie Williams
Tipton
Willliams
Buck
Bus Hacker
Johnny Hachman
Alma G. Ott 74 Dies in Riverside
Alma G. Ott, 74, longtime Riverside resident and former postmaster, died at home after a year bedridden from complications. Born in Yatton, she served as postmaster from 1899 through Taft era, active in Eastern Star and local relief groups. Survived by sister Mildred Stevens and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Alma G. Ott
Mildred Stevens
Iowa City
Methodist Church
Stuart C. Peterson
Alma Ott
Yatton
William
Rhoda Glasgow Ott
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
California
William Ott
Ott
Miss Ott
William McKinley
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Eastern Star Lodge
Robert Allen Womens Relief Corps
Ladies Aid Society
Riverside Cemetery
Republican Womens
Washington County
Edith Sidwell
Philadelphia
Penn
Alan Frost
Robert Ott
Barstow
Calif
Creighton Ott
William Stevens
Lows City
State Police and Local Agents Raid Waterloo Arrests
Lawmen from Black Hawk County Sheriff Office Waterloo Police Department and state agents seized about 100 games of skill and chance and an undetermined number of punchboards in three Waterloo raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Washington News Briefs and Visit Notes
Mrs Martha Sinclaire of Allerton visits her nephew Dr W J Masson in Washington. Food sale at Piggly Wiggly by Christian Ladies Aid Saturday. 4512 A A Steele of Mineola Kans arrived last night to visit Dr and Mrs W J Masson. Henry Reigelman of Des Moines was in town on business. Mr and Mrs William F Herr of Kinross shopped in Washington. He plans to tour his old Illinois home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Sinclaire
Allerton
W. J. Masson
Washington
Piggly Wiggly Store
Christian Ladies Aid
A. A. Steele
Mineola
Kans
Illinois
Henry Reigelman
Des Moines
William F. Herr
Kinross
Iowa Southern Host to Large Audience at State Theater
The State theater hosted a gas cooking show by Iowa Southern Utilities with Cribben & Sexton and Ruud representatives directing. Special prizes included Rachel Longwell first prize 25 dollars, Alice Rownd 15 dollars, and Mrs. Hershberger 10 dollars, plus toaster grill store prizes and a feature film with Pat O'Brien and Margaret Lindsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Theater
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Carrow
Leach
Chicago
Cribben & Sexton Universal Gas Range Company
Taylor
Pittsburgh
Rachel Longwell
South Lowa Avenue
Alice Rownd
West Second Street
D. L. Hershberger
East Third Street
I. B. Rabenold
Luis Mast
Washington Street
Toaster Grill
Modern
Antique
Pat O'Brien
Margaret Lindsey
Scouts Pass Tests in Meeting at Cabin
Twenty one Boy Scouts met at the Scout cabin. Twelve passed pace, five passed firebuilding, and four passed cooking. The remainder learned through games and nature study. A hike is planned next Monday weather permitting, starting about 9 a.m. and returning around noon.
Keokuk Presbytery Meeting at Ainsworth Apr 11
Keokuk presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church will meet Monday April 11 at 10 am for the spring meeting in the church at Ainsworth. Forenoon and afternoon sessions. Missionary society meets at the same time and place with a joint session at 2 pm to hear Rev. E. E. Grice on Egypt. Members urged to bring their own lunch. coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
Sionary Society
E. E. Grice
Egypt
Presbytery
the Missionary Society
Idris Club Meets With Lillian Grady
The Idris club met Tuesday afternoon with Lillian Grady as hostess and Helen Benell leading on the topic Georgia Warm Spring Foundation. Twelve members attended and Easter themed refreshments were served.
Pearson Superior at Davenport District Music Contest
David Pearson earned a superior rating for trombone solo in the district music contest at Davenport tying with a Muscatine rival. Washington contestants post one superior and five excellent ratings as events proceed with glee clubs mixed chorus and individual solos across Iowa cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Pearson
Davenport
Muscatine
Lester Times
Keota
Washington
Glee Clubs
Iowa City
Fairfield
Keokuk
Boys Glee Club
R. Drollinger
Kalona
Robert Williams
Milo Steele
Lowa City
Superior
Joyce Butterworth
Ainsworth
Burlington
Betty Michels
Esther Jean Wolfe
Barbara Brown
Morning Sun
Paul Fry
Church council reports healthy finances and new officers
Financial reports show a church in good condition as 124 members attend and the Sunday school averages Yearly at 196 with a range from 241 to 136. Roger Sherman is elected chairman Earl Pringle vice chairman Mrs Marions George secretary Richard Stewart treasurer of the mission fund and D N Anwyl treasurer of the contingent fund. Ross Galloway and Frank McFarlane named trustees for three years W C Mayhew Jr to complete the late Steve D Stewart’s term. P F Whisler presided. Cloyce Stewart serves as secretary replacing Nellie Tripl. The meeting followed a church supper with singing and devotions led by Carolyn Hamilton and Nichol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Sherman
Earl Pringle
Mrs. Marions
George
Richard Stewart
Mission Fund
D. N. Anwyl
Ross Galloway
Frank MclFarlane
W. C. Mayhew, Jr
Steve D. Stewart
P. F. Whisler
Cloy
Miss Gable Secures Cherokee School Post
Miss Frances Gable, teacher at Lincoln school, who was recently re elected for another year, received notice that her application for a teaching position in Cherokee Iowa has been accepted. The new post carries a higher salary than her current pay and marks a significant advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Gable
Lincoln School
Cherokee
Iowa
Miss Gable
Wednesday Study Club Elects Officers in April Meeting
Crawfordsville April 8 the Wednesday Study club met at Mrs Doris Cherryholmes home despite a storm. Mrs Mary Jones was absent so Daisy Huber read a poem and Alice Davidson a short story. Officers elected: President Gladys Twinam vice president Doris Cherryholmes secretary treasurer Henrietta Howell. Delegates to county Federated clubs were chosen. Guest Arlene Fletcher helped serve Easter themed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Doris Cherryholmes
Mary Jones
Daisy Huber
Alice Davidson
Gladys Twinam
Henrietta Howell
Arlene Fletcher
Indians of Panama Smoke Three Foot Cigar Feats
A Panama group reportedly smoked cigars three feet long with one such cigar allegedly enough for an entire Indian band. The claim reflects traditional practices or tall tales noted in travel or ethnographic reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Mrs Klopfenstein Elected President of Friendly Circle
The Friendly Circle club elected officers for the coming year at yesterday’s meeting held in Mrs. Harry Davidson’s home. Mrs. Harold Klopfenstein became president, with Mrs. Harftey Davidson as vice president, Mrs. Clyde Crile secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Ed Heck reporter. The flower committee is Mrs. Frank Kleese and Mrs. Bernice Sheetz. Twelve members attended as luncheon was served by Mrs. Davidson aided by her daughter. The May meeting will be in Mrs. Harley Davidson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Harry Davidson
Harold Klopfenstein
Harftey Davidson
Clyde Crile
Ed Heck
Frank Kleese
Bernice Sheetz
Mrs. R. P. Dewey Hosts Edna Mayo Shower
Mrs. R. P. Dewey entertained at a miscellaneous shower for Edna Mayo who will wed Lawson Crone at Easter. Bridge and pinochle were played at two tables each with prizes won by Mrs. Ted Crone and Mrs A B Schmoeller. Refreshments featured pink and blue. gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Dewey
Edna Mayo
Lawson Crone
Ted Crone
A. B. Schmoeller
Dewey
Oral Mayo
Miss Mayo
Evangelical Ladies Aid Society Plans March and May Activities
Ten members of the St. Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid society met at the church with three guests. After devotions, President Mrs. Carl W. Klein led a business meeting noting a food sale set for April 16 at Washington cleaners and a flower exchange planned for the May meeting. Quilting followed. hosts Mrs. Rose Miller and Mrs. Freida Witthoft served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society
Carl W. Klein
Washington Cleaners
Rose Miller
Freida Witthoft
General Electric Cooking School Held at Rukgaber Store
A large crowd attends a GE cooking school at the Rukgaber store with three sessions today. Miss Florence Chambers of Cleveland demonstrates recipes and prizes are awarded to attendees. Over fifteen firms cooperate in the event in a spacious seating setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric
Florence Chambers
Cleveland
General Electric Company
Mrs Thompson Hosts PEO Chapter Meeting at Home
Mrs Nellie Thompson hosted Chapter 1 YP EF O yesterday afternoon at 628 Fast Main Street. Routine business was conducted and a book review program titled The Education of Human Kaplan was given by Mrs Carl J Roberts. The book is described as mainly a comedy and highly entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Thompson
Fast Main Street
Carl J. Roberts
Moors Controlled Spain Across Centuries
The Moors ruled Spain from early medieval times until 1492, shaping culture, science, and politics across the Iberian Peninsula during their long dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Public Affairs members host meeting at McCleery home
The Fortnightly club Public Affairs group met yesterday at Mrs. H. H. McCleery’s home with Mrs. McCleery as hostess. Mrs. John McLaughlin was unable to attend and sisters assisted in serving a luncheon described as shoot the chutes before roll call. Theodore Bailey spoke on social security law and Dessa Shaw discussed relief laws and the Roosevelt Alphabet amid a general discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. McCleery
McCleery
John McLaughlin
Carolyn Hamilton
CC. W. McLaughilin
Richard MecCleery
Roosevelt
D. J. Patterson
Many Happy Returns for Local Birthday List
Three Quarter Century club members plus other residents celebrate birthdays today. Mrs. Charles Corrett is 66, Jacob Hotle is 11, Mrs. Ezra Goodwin of Hayesville is 78. Edgar Knepp is 13, Earl Zieglowsky is four, Robert Sutton is 13, and several others including C Harry Davis and Mrs. E F Riley in Crawfordsville mark the day with celebrations. Frankie Smith, Merrimac area, and Mrs. W E Wasson and Mrs. Mark Waggoner also observe birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Quarter Century Club
Charles Corrett
Jacob Hotle
Ezra Goodwin
Hayesville
Mrs Neill Trotman Hosts Mission Group Meeting
Mrs Neill Trotman opened her home to a United Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary society gathering attended by nine members and a guest, Mrs Arthur Bishop. New members Mrs Raymond Anderson and Mrs William Sloat joined, with devotionals led by Mrs Jay Drewer and reviews by Bernice Anderson and Mrs Arthur Owensing. A business meeting followed and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bishop
United Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary Society
Neill Trotman
Raymond Anderson
William Sloat
Jay Drewer
Bernice Anderson
Arthur Owensing
Christian ladies food sale at Pigely Wiggly April 9
Announcements note a church group of Christian ladies will hold a food sale at the Pigely Wiggly store on Saturday April 9. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigely Wiggly
Presbyterial Convention Program Announced for Keokuk Presbytery
The fifty fifth annual Women's Missionary Society conven tion of the Keokuk Presbytery will meet at United Presbyterian church in Ainsworth on Monday April 11. Morning sessions include registration at 9:30, silent prayer, a song, worship, business and discussion. Afternoon features long worship Open Doors Abroad missionary talk reading, and a closing with new officers introduced. Officers listed include W E Paul president, Floyd Seifert vice president, Laura Gast secretary, L R Pierce treasurer, J B Randolph youth secretary, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the
S. J. Lewis
Columbus Junction
W. J. Masson
Washington
Ainsworth
Church of Today
W. E. Paul
LeClaire
Floyd Seifert
Keokuk
George W. Rudiger
Laura Gast
Co. N. Johnston
Columbus City
Mary French
John Wilson
Morning Sun
Harriet Clendening
Keota
Estella Kennedy Weds Francis Teel in Conesville Ceremony
Announcements list Estella M Kennedy of Conesville and Francis Teel son of Mr and Mrs F Teel Fredonia marrying March 26 at the home of Rev M F Campbell pastor of Fredonia Methodist Church Attendants were Ray Teel and the couple will reside in Columbus Junction Also notes Boyd Vripp wedding and local entertaining groups including J K Henson and F E Dean sewing club activities and Donald Rutt hosting Columbus City Township group events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Estella M. Kennedy
Conesville
Francis Teel
F. Teel
Fredonia
M. F. Campbell
Methodist Church
Ray Teel
J. K. Henson
Second Street
F. E. Dean
Sewing Club
Donald Rutt
Boys Fourth Club
Columbus City Township
Eastern Stars at Wellman Entertain
Wellman hosts a potluck supper for Eastern Stars and visiting Masons with forty five guests. Afterward the O E S convened as twenty nine members remained with four guests, including Rev Paul Hann and Mrs Strubble and Mrs Marner who presented the Worthy Matron a bouquet in star colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Eastern Stars
Paul Hann
Lone Tree
Dehlia Strubble
Iowa City
Riverside
Mabel
Mrs Carl Jarrard Hosts Snowball Social Meeting
The Snowball Social club met Wednesday in poor weather with five members and three guests. Hostess Mrs Carl Jarrard, helped by her daughter Maxine and Virginia Wiley, served Easter refreshments. no officers or business were conducted and next meeting will be announced in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jarrard
Roy Finke
Virginian Wiley
Janice Booth
Maxine
Virginia Wiley
Local Social Calendar Updates and Meeting Notices
Friday Garden dept meets 7 30 P M Mrs A W Yard 214 East Fifth Street Saturday Woman's rural chorus rehearsal 8 P M G A R room courthouse U P Junior Missionary society 1 30 P M at church change in time bring gifts for junior exhibits Monday Bible dept 2 30 P M Mrs Mary Genkinger Presbyterian Vigilant class 7 30 P M Mr and Mrs A B Sehmoeter Wesleyan Missionary society postponed DeMolay 7 30 P M Masonic Temple Tuesday Rooster club afternoon Mrs Homer Jarrard Past Noble Grand circle 7 30 When ONE retains Mrs Fred D Stewart American Home section 3 2 30 P M Mrs Augusta Lester 5615 Wear Madison Street wear house dresses American Home section 2 2 30 P M Mrs C E Sehmits 327 East Washington Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's
Courthouse
U. P
Junior Missionary Society
Mary Genkinger
Presbyterian
A. B. Sehmoeter
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Masonic Temple
Rooster Club
Homer Jarrard
Noble Grand Circle
Fred D. Stewart
Augusta Lester
Madison Street
C. E. Sehmits
East Washington Street
Open House for Dade and Mame Shearer Planned
Anne Elizabeth and Ethe Dawson host an open house Monday evening at 114 East Jefferson Street for Mame and Dade B Shearer of Green Castle Indiana former Washington residents. Friends may call during the evening and visit them. Dade will attend a convention in Iowa City Thursday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Elizabeth
Ethe Dawson
East
Jefferson Street
Mame
Dade B. Shearer
Green Castle
Ind
Washington
Shearer
Dawson
Dade Shearer
Iowa City
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A. W. Yard
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Mame Shearer
Lowenberg Bakery
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