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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
8
General Motors shows a Diesel electric locomotive at 117 mph claiming a 17 000 mile range in the same time and a transparent X-ray car at the New York World's Fair. Electro Motor Corporation of LaGrange Illinois, a GM subsidiary, builds the exhibit with a translucent plastic shell and robot narration detailing inner workings.
The Washington Cleaners promotes itself as the largest cleaning plant in the region for a town of this size and discloses $11,000 worth of equipment. It advertises cleaning services for small rugs curtains drapes upholstery and any item cleanable.
Elmer McFadden installed a new lighting system for the Pleasant Hill school. The report lists numerous local visits and gatherings as residents helped celebrate events and birthdays around the community.
A whirlwind of visits and birthday celebrations fills a weekend in the area. Families like the Wittings, Morgans, and Kepharts host gatherings. 4 H club activities, Easter services, and many meals are noted at multiple homes in Erlenbush, Washington, Yeo, and nearby towns.
Easter guests visited numerous families across East Sunset and nearby towns. The Harlold Littrel and Joe Krabill families hosted meals. extended visits included Sam Hall Grandview Ira Waltman Davenport and Ralph Littrel Princeton. Others attended celebrations for birthdays and receptions in Kahoka and Columbus Junction.
Sunday and Easter gatherings fill local homes as families and friends visit. Notable mentions include Rev. Carl Landis and Bertram Smucker of Bluffton with Otto Landis of Davenport at Joe Rich home, and various Howell Orris and Williams families hosting or visiting others. Arthur Orris admitted to hospital in Wisconsin for observation and possible operation. Mary Sewell funeral attended in Diagonal by Clair Holmes and John Holmes families.
Mrs. Earl Gilles and two children are quarantined in Rubio with scarlet fever. The little girl developed the rash last week. Earl Gilles remains at the Dwight Moody home to keep employed at Luithly hardware store. Omer Long bought an Allis-Chalmers tractor from Steinbeck Motor Co. Ott Schmitter shipped a load of sheep to Chicago. Mrs. Ida Rudolph, living with daughter Mrs. Omer Long after Mr. Rudolphs death, rented rooms behind Fred Thompson store. Mrs. Nannie Dickinson moved to a new east town home with Birdie Smith helping with papering. Louise Tarrence spent Sunday with Cora Lambert. Fred Leppert drives a new Chevrolet. Janet Luithly and Maxine Van Dyke visited Buffalo to spend Easter with Rev. and Mrs. John Baxter.
A funeral tribute lauds a man known for his many virtues, noting how his friends and family honor his memory with praise that he cannot hear in life. The piece reflects on a life well regarded and the silent loss felt by those left behind.
Westminster April 13 the White Way club met at a home with special guests Mrs R C Fergus on Mrs E K Nevins and Mrs Clem Griffith. An odd White Elephant exchange and a roll call on What's New in the Stores sparked discussion about spring hats and shoes. Eight charter members remain on the roll as the club marks twenty four years of social and charitable activity.
Mrs. D H Peters hosts a small birthday party for Guy Peters turning five with little guests and mothers. He receives several gifts and most prized is a new pair of overalls from his grandfather Ebner. The event features cookies, jello and a pink candle cake.
Wyman WYMAN April 11 All school exhibit planned in the school gym April 18 from 9 AM to 10 PM with no charge. Supt Stribley reports the event to showcase student art and planning while inviting community patrons to view classes and projects. Evelyn Rich lauds student activity and leadership. several locals share Easter celebrations and school notes across grades.
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