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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Hugo McCleery arrived home from California after about ten weeks away. They were met at Fort Madison by Mr and Mrs Richard McCleery and visited relatives including the Cloyce Bogle family in Long Beach.
Mrs. W. H. Wells travels to Long Beach California to secure a lease for her two sons Robert and William Jr. Their new home will be at Apartment 3 468 Gaviota Street. Local residents Mrs. H. V. Snodgras and Mrs. Amos Stout called yesterday while Mrs. James Brown visited from Kalona. D. F. Macon auctioneer advertises. Art instructors La Deema Wood and Supt. B. A. Ralston attend an Iowa City art conference. Masseur G. E. Grey residing Cy Bush 427 S. 4th. Oscar Lane heads to Fairfield for tank drivers meeting.
George Hoston of Washington is matched for a main event boxing card in Cedar Rapids on Thursday night April 27. He faces Jackie Cramer of Omaha in a 158 pound middleweight clash, with Hoston at 147 pounds. Manager Rodney Arnold aims for peak form and a career changing victory.
Entry blanks for the Ninth Fort Madison Relays to be held Friday night May 5 have been mailed to 400 schools in Iowa Illinois and Missouri. The program includes regular events eight relays two junior high events one sixth grade boys event plus a team trophy ten relay trophies 50 ribbons and 200 medals.
Standings show New York and Pittsburgh leading with low balances. Wednesday's results include Boston 7 Philadelphia 6 in the first game and rain in the second. Tonight's schedule features Cincinnati at Chicago and Philadelphia at Boston among others.
Wilbur McClelland of Wellston marked a birthday today as did Jane Baldrige daughter of Mr and Mrs Baldrige turning fifteen. Hamil twins Lafe and Lester celebrate sixteen, Floyd Hamil is their father. Billy Ewing grandson of Ralph Pratt is fourteen. Hazel Siberts celebrates with friends in Winfield, Richard Donald Custer son of Ed and Mrs Custer turns eleven.
Victor Westphal of Chicago is elected to the Tomb and Key honorary fraternity at the Northern Illinois School of Optometry. From a class of 369, the top 30 are eligible by trade averages and conduct, with 35 chosen this year. Election was at a general assembly recognizing scholastic standing and character. Nearby, Robert Marshall of Harper, Kansas visited his brother Bruce and nephew Roy Means.
Commercial club bowling results crowned International Truckers as first, Bears second, Old Timers third, Lions fourth, and Martins fifth. A season-ending dinner at Congress cafe welcomed fifty-five bowlers. George Morrison named league president with Henry Shields as vice president and Mrs. Sitler secretary to complete officers.
Delegates to the district American Legion auxiliary conference in West Liberty on April 27 were chosen at a local unit meeting in the Legion rooms yesterday afternoon. Names include Mrs. Paul Snakenberg, Wray Fred Downing, Catherine Swift, Mrs. Ted Crone and Mrs. Belle.
A photograph shows a remote farm kitchen equipped with oil burning appliances including a kerosene powered refrigerator, range, and water heater. The article touts oil as an independent fuel for farmers who can buy fuel without service contracts, highlighting the modern kitchen’s convenience.
Rice were named delegates and alternates listed. A committee to meet other groups about erecting a flag pole in Elm Grove cemetery was formed with Mrs. Tom Downing and Catherine Swift chosen. Clothing valued at 10.80 was distributed since the last meeting. The president Mrs Snakenberg led a constitution and by laws questionnaire. Mrs Everette Burham read a national child welfare article. A report on the county meeting in trichton was given by Mrs Belle hice. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs Ted Crone.
Seven dentists attended the Washington County Dental Society monthly dinner at the North Side cafe private dining room. The program after dinner was the highlight of the gathering.
Mr. Cassiday from the Ritter-Cassiday Laboratory gave a talk and presented illustrations of his lecture using diagrams to illustrate key points.
Just Us club members celebrated their twenty second anniversary at a luncheon held yesterday at the home of Mr Walter Logan. Twenty members and four guests attended at three tables with yellow and white decorations, corsages for each woman, and honorary members present Mrs Carrie Wilcox Mrs J B Gardner and Grandma Hout.
After a business meeting a three course luncheon was served. Mrs Dewey Conrad, Mrs D W McClure, Mrs J D Dayton and Mrs Mayme Brock led the program. Mrs Howard Messer read a club history and a play No Party Tonight was performed by Mrs Arthur Yard and Mrs Harold Kline. Mrs McClure ran a contest Around the Square and Mrs Dayton led a flower contest.
Twelve club members attended a Wednesday meeting at the home of Mrs Henry Dittmer. Three new members Mrs Reaney Mrs Arthur Wiley and Mrs Dale Robertson joined. President Mrs Hubert Redlinger led the business portion while Marguerite Herin reported news. Refreshments were served.
Mrs William Bell entertained eight members of the HLH elU and four children at the regular club meeting. Sewing carpet rags and visiting occupied the afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Evelyn Hoxworth and Mrs Grace Reed. Miss Hoxworth and Mrs Lou Rath were guests.
Hollis Hall former vice president of the Maytag Co employes C I O union here and a captain of pickets during a labor dispute last summer was picketed himself. Hall married Ruth Brom of Newton. Friends said he failed to distribute treats to 76 union men and their wives at his hotel apartment prompting continued picketing until refreshments were provided.
At the hospital Kathryn Tendryx Wellman and Ben Yoder Kalona were dismissed yesterday afternoon.
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