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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
2
The Golds known as Brides of Sun symbolize light and jealousy. The Mexican Mari with red petals is linked to Aztec origins, though the Aztecs faced death under Spanish rule. The Virgin allegedly wore a wreath of these flowers to signify grief.
A fragment notes that citrus fruits emit a form of acid gas harming bananas and complicating shipping. It states bananas are shipped on dedicated banana boats called banana s, rarely carrying other cargo, to prevent damage during sea transport.
Liv and Henry Hollingsworth return from Los Angeles after a pleasant winter and Iowa picnic chats with old Washington friends. Ruth Marie Morrison arrives from Iowa City for spring break at home with the Morrison family. Mrs Albert Shebeck and daughter Joan Jean visit with relatives as hospital discharge plans proceed. Final showings of Of Human Hearts pilot the local theater tonight. Wayland seniors visit Washington for yearbook photos. O C Boshart and Billy stop in from Wayland enroute home from Iowa City. Superintendent Harold Ross visits Washington. D F Macon Auctioneer listed.
At a meeting of baseball supporters in Washington the group elected Ray Whitehead as business manager and treasurer. A finance committee was named, and about 100 season tickets at two dollars each have been sold, with a goal of 125 to 200 tickets to proceed. The grounds committee discussed a possible south cavalry field diamond, while candidates and prospects for the team continued to be explored and potential players named include Keith and Kenneth Steinbeck and Leo Malley.
In Mechanicaville yesterday Brighton and Keota sent five boys LeRoy Mineart Richard Hesseltine Tommy McClean James Meek and Maurice Henry to the invitation track meet. Mineart won second in the mile and the relay team Meek Mineart Hesseltine McClean placed third. Keota finished sixth with 1427 points at Mechanicsville where Stoutner won the 126 high hurdles and the broad jump and tied for fourth in pole vault.
Laurence Donaldson of Washington had a tonsillectomy this morning while William Steele of Washington was discharged yesterday afternoon.
United Press reports a mystery team in April the St. Louis Cardinals are forecast NL champions in October. The piece contrasts Cards, Cubs, and Giants as the top trio, notes Dizzy Dean’s return as pivotal, and outlines lineup and pitching depth with Medwick, Mize, and a strong infield and catching prospects as key factors.
The government restricts the use of the single word tea to the plant itself. Any plant sold under the name tea beyond that definition could be seized and its maker prosecuted for false labeling.
Collier's Weekly notes that both the United States and England established societies to prevent cruelty to animals long before forming societies to protect children. The remark highlights early social reform movements and evolving welfare concerns by countries.
The Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs county meet convenes April 21 at the Washington Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hostesses are the Washington Fortnighty club and the Nineteenth Century club with Mrs. Tv. Knerr of Kalona as county chairman. Morning program features club reports, a luncheon talk by Mrs. William Larrabee Jr., and afternoon sessions include soloists, a then and now talk by Mrs. H. C. Houghton, a rhythm band, and resolutions. Luncheon tickets are 50 cents, with reservations due by April 18 to Mrs. Carl J. Roberts.
Community notices list last showings of Human Hearts at the State and social visits to Aledo New Jersey. Household goods auctions set for April 16 at 1 30 pm at 217 West Tyler Street. Easter visits include Mrs Lola Hughes with Mrs Elmer Wells and Mrs Julia Cavender in Milwaukee. Egg prices 14c a dozen and paper stock sales noted.
Mrs Morrison Jr hosted ten guests at 422 West Washington for Mame and Cade B Shearer of Green Castle Indiana. Tulips adorned the table and Miss Shearer, DePauw languages professor and Classical Association delegate, planned to Iowa City for a three day convention before returning to Washington Saturday. Mrs Burrell Keck of Danville Illinois attended as an out of town guest.
Helen Creswell hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Don Wood formerly Irene Ger des in her Lemmon building apartment. Court house employees and a few other guests attended eight in all and played Lexicon and bridge. Refreshments were served by Miss Creswell and her mother Mrs Grace Creswell.
Mrs. Clarence Woods hosted a 1 pm luncheon at the North Side cafe private dining room for Eva Burham who will marry April 22 to Dean Bevins of Indianapolis. Guests included out of town attendees Mrs. Paul Benell and Blanche Wolary. Burham plans to depart for Indianapolis next Wednesday for her nuptials. Bevins, son of Dan Bevins of Wellman and Mrs Bevins of Atlanta, has worked for Grand Union Tea in Indianapolis since September of last year.
A flock of vultures will dispose of a large animal carcass in under five minutes, showcasing their efficient scavenging behavior and rapid scavenger teamwork.
Tradition states St Lawrence, deacon of Pope Six Tus II, was martyred in 258 under Emperor Valerian and roasted on a gridiron a fate recalled in church history.
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