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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1948
Page
2
The Chilean republic lies between the Andes and the Pacific, unusually slender yet elongated, averaging 100 miles in width while extending roughly 2,600 miles from north to south.
Ed Stoutner of the State Bank in Allison spent the weekend in Wayland on a combined business and pleasure trip. Phillip Kneen and Wayne Marston were in Des Moines Tuesday on a business trip. Booth and Horak Footwear advertises a sale with wide shoe sizes and various price points. Louise Boileau of Ainsworth is named the Tuesday free shoe winner. Mrs Helen Wittmer joined Montgomery Ward as saleslady in the boys clothing department. A new shipment of children's sandals and oxfords arrived in all widths AA to D.
Everette Beatty has returned home from the University Hospital in Iowa City after a three week stay for shoulder surgery. The notice also lists local ads and social notes including fur storage promotion, shoe discounts, and a lecture by Dr. Frank D. Slutz at the high school auditorium on children’s expectations of parents.
The Iowa department of public safety warned farmers to reduce farm accidents by turning off motors during repairs. Officials cited this action as the most common safety violation and said shortcuts save neither time nor money and cause pain.
Notices for St Josephs circle Penny social and carpet fund church event at K C hall Al Crone home St Marys Circle Mrs Paul Peiffer Rural Women Club Child Study I St James circle Mrs Clem Adam K C evening Regular meeting Lunch and entertainment Pythian Sisters Past Chief Association Womens Society and Christian Service conference youth secretary guest speaker Ladies Parlor at church Ladies Council guest speaker Mrs L F Jaggard County Christian churches guests Baptist Women Missionary Society potluck At church 19th Century club luncheon Bible Department Public library Mothers Circle DeMolay Amos Chapter Masonic Temple
St Marys high school Riverside seniors present Three Old Maid Aunts by James O Parker in St Marys hall Sunday April 25 at 8 00 pm with rehearsals led by Sisters of Charity. A Friday matinee is offered for those unable to attend Sunday.
The Crown of England is a gold set with diamonds emeralds sapphires pearls and rubies and weighs five pounds though it is worn only briefly during coronation ceremonies.
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Moriarity hosted Sunday dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. William Atkinson and children and Mrs. Dan Moriarity and children, all from Davenport.
Mrs. C. C. Reister hosted a Tuesday evening chicken dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Don Minick on their wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Minick and their daughters Barbara Ann and Mary Ruth, along with Phyllis Jean and Barbara Mae Duncan.
The Susannah girls gathered last night at Helen and Louise Wilcox’s home for a potluck supper. Mrs. Stan Kiesey led the missionary lesson and Carla Guther organized the devotions.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McGraw hosted guests last evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Thompson attended. Mrs. McGraw was assisted by her daughter Mrs. H. J. Brenneman in serving.
Mrs H M Putnam and Mrs Robert Lytle co hosted a Monday evening bridge party at the Lytle residence. Six tables played with Mrs Dave Elder taking first prize, Mrs Dan Brindley second prize, and Mrs Robert Arthur holding the traveling prize. Hosts served refreshments at tables adorned with spring flowers.
The YW Mixers met last evening with many girls attending and several new members. Handcrafts included knitting and leather tooling while two basketball teams, captained by Naomi Sheet and Betty Teel, won their games. A badminton demo is planned next week and a swimming class was held at Teel. Cokes sold for 10 cents. Next Tuesday’s potluck business meeting will finalize bake sale plans.
The first patent for a reaper was issued in 1803 to Richard French and J T Wawkine of New Jersey. The award marks an early milestone in mechanized farming technology credited to these inventors.
The Tom Brenneman show at Ainsworth High School drew nearly 300 attendees. Merchants from Ainsworth Columbus Junction and Washington funded prizes. Proceeds aid church restrooms. details of contributors to be published tomorrow.
Geraldine Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs Gary Reed Columbus Junction and Ronald E Finke son of Mr and Mrs Anton Finke Crawfordsville were married at 8 30 p m Saturday in the bride parents home on Fourth street The Rev J B Pooley officiated A musical duet by Jeanne Billings and Mrs J B Pooley accompanied by Patricia Williams and Roger Davey followed A reception was held and the couple received many gifts They will reside after a short wedding trip
A Crawfordsville wedding reception drew guests including Edward and Hauenstein, Antoine Finke, Roger Davey, Ted A. Garrett of Letts, Beverly Peters, Rev. J. B. Pooley, Patricia Williams, Jeanne Billings, Ann Martin, Margaret Bliven, Donna Kauffman, Gary Reed and Eugene of Columbus Junction.
A survey of 100000 secondary students finds home and family shaping 38 percent of personalities while teachers and church account for 5 percent each. The study highlights family impact over formal instruction and religious guidance.
Scientists find turtles lack hearing but compensate with acute vibration sensitivity through their shells, aiding environmental awareness and navigation. The study notes turtles use shell-based mechanoreceptors to detect ground vibrations, helping detect predators and terrain changes.
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