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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1941
Page
2
Members of the Commandery and their wives enjoyed an operative dinner last evening at the Masonic temple. The dinner was in charge of S. Roger Sherman, Mrs. Wisie Wong and Mrs. Victor Blattner. Following the meeting, 25 guests spent the evening with games and visiting.
Mrs. Frank Redeker and daughter Genevieve Rose were discharged to their home on Washington route 8. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Crone of 814 West Monroe street welcomed a daughter born at 9 32 last night named Catherine Elaine. Daryl Shalla of Brighton route 1 was admitted as a medical patient until morning.
Community groups led by the Legion and Rotary organize a statewide observance with new citizen recognitions. A year’s age lists are being prepared by Everstine Daniels, while Fred Downing coordinates invitations and observance efforts. A forum for new voters is set for May 9 with talks on government and voting.
Supt. Bracewell delivers remarks as certificates are awarded to members of the class. Read lists show graduates in MOTOR MECHANICS and GENERAL METAL with names including Charles M. Anderson, Luther Ballew, Robert Crone, Hadley Edmondson, and others.
Emil Ganso, 46, internationally known artist and lithographer, died of a heart attack at his home in Iowa City. He had joined the State University of Iowa art department and recently taught lithography during the university art conference. Born in Germany in 1895, Ganso came to the United States in 1911 and previously worked as a Carnegie Endowment artist at Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin.
The body of 9 year old Donald Allen son of Mr and Mrs Percy M Allen was recovered by firemen after he fell from a row boat and was swept over the Cedar River dam Police Capt W W Allen an uncle of the boy helped locate the body lodged against a log about ten miles downstream near Washburn Daniel
Washington High School dominated the Case Field dual meet, taking 107 points to Brighton's 41 with victories in most events. Captain T. J. Berdo led the scoring with multiple firsts including the 100 and 220 yard dashes and the broad jump, while Cliff Brown wowed the mud track crowd by winning the quarter mile in 60.2 seconds.
National League standings show New York leading with a 4 1 099 record and Philadelphia near the top, Brooklyn and Chicago close behind. Friday's results include Pittsburgh over Cincinnati and Brooklyn sweeping Boston, with Chicago over St. Louis. American League shows Cleveland and Philadelphia strong, Detroit and Washington recording notable wins. Tonight’s schedule features key matchups across both leagues.
Delegates from lawn camps of the Royal Neighbors of America met in Sioux City for a two day session naming Mrs. Katherine Raff as state oracle. The group re elected Mrs. Grace McCurdy and other officers for four years and chose Mrs. Florence Blanchard as state recorder receiver. Des Moines will host the 1945 Iowa convention. First district delegates to the National convention named Mrs. Lil lian Haight and Mrs. 1 in Marlow.
Yeager, age 13, along with Donald Allen in the boat, were rescued following a boating incident. The event details and location are not specified but the two youths were saved by responders.
Members of the Church of the Nazarene congregation surprised their pastor Rev. J. Phipps at his home on West Second Street for his birthday. A potluck dinner was served and guests presented him with money for a watch as they wished him many more birthdays.
Investigators weigh fascist vengeance or business enmity as the cause of John Arena editor of an Italian language Chicago newspaper. Arena 43 was shot as he prepared to leave a theater with Eleanor Herrmeyer 17 who said Arena sponsored her singing career. Arena's wife says he had been threatened many times over anti fascist editorials. Herrmeyer testified at the inquest.
Unit No. 4 held luncheon while Unit No. 2 met Thursday. Unit No. 1 met with Mrs. Kenneth Smith. Activities included devotions from Luke 16 19 31 and readings from The Upper Room. Lenten offerings totaled 7.35 in one meeting and 5.30 in another.
Notices list upcoming events for Rainbow Girls White Shrine Damascene Shrine and various clubs including Woman's Missionary Society Hoosier Club and Pythian Circle with meeting details at Masonic Temple churches homes and community centers. Highlights include resumed meetings on April 28 and May 9, plus transportation arrangements and a bazaar donation.
The New Haven Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon with fourteen members present. Officers for the coming year were elected: president Mrs Mary Bank, vice president Mrs Leah Rathmel, secretary Mrs Rath Trier, treasurer Mrs Hazel Miller, reporter Mrs Hazel Strum. Flower committee chaired by Mrs Maggie Roberts with co-hosts Mrs Delphine Dale and Mrs Florence Smith. Co-hosts Mrs Helen Robertson and Mrs Arlene Augustine. meeting noted for May 21.
Riverside Garden club president appoints monthly flower bed caretakers for downtown districts May through October. Listing names: May William O Loughlin Trinsley Holtz. June Estelle Critz Dautremont Krotz. July Hilda Olds Victoria Griffin Baschnagel. August Katherine L Thomann Schulze Rotenberg. September John Wiener Gerot Iden. October Alan Frost Lafourek Godlove.
A community set marks several birthdays and anniversaries. Notable anniversaries include Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Goodwin for 25 years and several couples celebrating long marriages from 1899 to 1916. Multiple children reach ages from five to 18, including David Orcutt, Merle Clark, Aida Gray, Ruth McCreedy, Dora Shuppy, and others.
Mrs. Mae Smith and Mrs. Bert Dill hosted seven members of Unit No 10 for a social hour. Mrs. Wade Gardner led devotions and read the Easter lesson. Four sick calls were reported and the study covered Matthew Chapter Sixteen. The afternoon concluded with visiting.
Mildred Loder daughter of Mrs Clark Lod Wayland and Paul TeBockhorst son of Mr and Mrs Henne TeBockhorst wed this morning in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev H J Corcoran at St James church. Attendants Neff and TeRockhorst. The couple reside on a farm northeast of town.
The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church held a meeting yesterday afternoon with 21 men and several delegates. Mrs. J. M. Lloyd led part of the program on the video topic Asian Indian, and Mrs. Myrtie McCleary attended as a guest from out of town.
The Ladies Aid society of United Presbyterian church held a meeting yesterday afternoon with 30 members present. Shirley Peterson performed a reading titled Swimming Hole in the Chun. Lois Humble Robert son Marjorie Faulkner and cil Replogle participated in the junior college mixed quartet, and the group sang April Evening Stand America with Ethel Megeche at the piano. Mrs McCall and her committee served refreshments.
Mrs Harry Montgomery hosted the Fortuts ly garden club den last evening. Led by Mrs D D Davis the group listed birds seen this spring and heard a talk by Mrs C C Wilson on birds and anatomy. Etha Di discussed rock gardens and members exchanged plants.
Mrs Rk EK Shannon presided as Chapter J PEO held a Thursday meeting with 37 members present. A musical program featured Mrs George Freshwaters performing two piano pieces and Mrs J Lloyd singing two numbers with Mrs R H McCleary on piano. Refreshments followed social hour.
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