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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1932
Page
7
Miss Alice Waddell of Fl edge and Frank N Murdoch, state surveying department, wed Saturday afternoon at the United Presbyterian Church parsonage in Rock Island. They reside in Washington at 2 West Washington Street, apartment two in the New England building.
The Nineteenth Century club met at Mrs. Frank Miller's home for an Iowa history study. Mrs. Carl Roberts reviewed Palimpsest, and Mrs. George Morrison spoke on Our Institutions detailing schools and insane asylums. Mrs. Boyd Berdo presented Our Industries while Miss Helen Wilson gave a short talk. Refreshments closed the gathering.
A brief meditation uses the metaphor of selfishness as a mealy bug attacking the Garden of Life, highlighting how self-centered behavior undermines growth, harmony, and well-being. It frames virtue as weed control and collective care as essential cultivation.
The Rosemary club will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. C. C. Rothlisberg’s home. The K of P meeting is tonight at ? o'clock with work in third rank and a good attendance is desired.
The Literature Department meets Monday evening April 11 with Mrs. T R Gillespie. Those who ordered towels made by blind ladies should pick up their orders. The Rebekah degree staff will practice Monday evening at 7 30.
The Dorcas Society meets Tuesday evening at St. Pauls Evangelical church. American Home Fortnightly Club section two rescheduled to April 19 at Mrs. Spear’s home. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society gathers 6 15 with Miss Edna Klein. Booster Club at Mrs. Merle Eckels. Flower seed exchange led by Mrs. Barthelow and Neill. Pythian Sisters meet West Chester Temple Tuesday. Towels ordered for the blind students arrived.
The H. and H. bridge club will meet with Mrs. Ives McKay Wednesday at 7 30 p m Regular meeting and dinner at the Business and Professional Women's club Wednesday evening April 13 at 6 15 at the Y If excused or a guest is to be brought notify Mary Briley at 393 Blue before 7 p m Monday April 11 The IX club will meet with Mrs Riley Province Wednesday at 2 P M at the home of Mrs Province
The Entrprise school PTA held a Friday evening picnic and tree planting to honor Washington with an elm tree. Mrs. Tom Carris led sod breaking, N. E. West gave What Do We Plant When We Plant A Tree, and A. Bester directed a tree related program with songs and readings by Mildred Lynn Helen Hobbs and others.
The Methodist church hosts a special night service Wednesday at 6 30 honoring new members in the last year. Unit No 10 will manage dining and music with a reserved table for the young peoples choir. Prairie Flower Mission Circle meets, large attendance invited for officer elections and dues. Hostesses Mrs Clarence Fulton and Mrs Val Fuhr. Entertainment committee Mrs Newt Benson and Mrs Carl D Anderson.
The H J club meets with Mrs Joe Te Bockhorst Thursday afternoon April 14 for a flower exchange and thimble gathering. Washington Chapter No 98 holds a regular meeting with balloting initiation and social hour. WCTU led by Mrs Witzigman and Mrs Anna Hays reviews Facts about Prohibition. Rural Woman’s club hosts a seed and bulb exchange with Mrs Will Makie. Havre Social club with Mrs Elmer Mason and Walnut Woman’s club with Mrs Harry Wentworth plan plant exchange.
University of Iowa students will vote April 14 on a proposed constitution expanding student council powers. The plan creates ten schools and colleges each electing one representative for a two year term, replacing office tenure by honorary memberships and boosting par ty supervision. Lew Armstrong of Waterloo marked 37 years in the local fire department, including 12 years at LaPorte City and 25 years in Waterloo, now assistant chief.
Two masked bandits robbed Lloyd Wells at his Sioux City dance hall early today escaping with $1000 after threatening Wells and his wife. Mrs Wells fled screaming as the robbers fled the scene pursued by passersby. Police suspect the same pair tied to a prior Gamble department store raid of $200 last Monday.
The Baptist young people associations of Washington and Town held a two day rally at the local Baptist church electing officers led by President Liza Marie Wright of Farmington and secretary treasurer Lois Terrill of Fairfield. About 130 attended the banquet with remarks by Dr. Howland Hanson.
Sheldon Iowa April 11 a $50 000 blaze destroyed the Prairie Queen mill and a residence late yesterday a boxcar of oats also burned four nearby towns sent fire companies to battle the flames from 5 30 P M until they gained control after several hours no injuries reported and adjoining buildings were threatened
Mrs. Julia Stephenson of Burlington visited Joe Anderson this week. The Olds Legion auxiliary met with Mrs. George Ericks. 13 members attended. Cookies to Knoxville for disabled soldiers were arranged. A birthday baby was born at Memorial hospital in Mt Pleasant. Glee club program, senior class play Adam and Eve slated May 6 and 7. Washington visitor photographed squads. bicentennial society to show a four foot moving picture Monday.
Dr Mills J Taylor of Philadelphia urged Christians to rely on prayer to support foreign missions as treasury shortfalls force manpower reductions. He illustrated his points with life lessons from Washington. Rev D C Fulton preached The First Lovers, advising young people to balance head and heart in love. Tuesday night the church's young men plan to discuss forming a men’s organization.
Iowa's per capita taxes for 1930 to 1932 show wide ranges from 28.98 in Appanoose to 54.58 in Fremont. The state committee notes a strong tax cutting trend with five counties above 50 per capita in 1932, including Fremont, Polk, Ida, Clay and Dickinson. Sioux, Carroll, Winneshiek, Henry, Monroe and Davis posted lower levies, while Sioux, Butler, Plymouth, and Tama recorded large reductions.
Prosecutor Kelley opens the murder case in Honolulu against four Americans charged in the killing of Kahahawai a half breed and appeals to the jury to prevent lynch law. Evidence includes a blood stained sheet a revolver rope and the victim s wrist watch with witnesses and silent testimony cited.
Berlin April 11. President Paul von Hindenburg reelected for seven years as supporters congratulate him in the palace on Unter Den Linden. Socialists move to crush Adolf Hitler by pressing for a ban on his stormtroop forces after yesterday's runoff election.
Senator George A Wilson of Des Moines withdraws from the Republican nomination contest for lieutenant governor citing business reasons. The move narrows the field to two: Sen. C. F. Clark of Cedar Rapids and Sen. P. Bennett of Mapleton.
A B Vance of Hepburn, 91, visits the county recorder on April 1 each year to obtain his fishing license. Ruth Parker notes he is the oldest customer as he keeps up his longtime habit of renewing on the first day of the month.
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