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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1938
Page
3
In a small town, the school bond issue failed after a total of 996 votes for the proposition and 42 against. A lively column next paints spring scenes with blossoms, trains, and community milestones, including anniversaries, moving plans, and local notices.
At the hospital Saturday James Pulver of Washington underwent a major operation last night. Monday Mr and Mrs M C Robertson of Washington welcomed a son at 3 40 this morning weighing eight pounds. Joseph Meeks of Ainsworth was admitted yesterday afternoon for treatment. Mrs Milton Ross and baby daughter Janet Karen were discharged yesterday for home on Keota route. Tuesday Marilyn Falk underwent tonsillectomy this morning. Mr and Mrs Oriel Sankey of Washington are parents of a daughter born at 1 o clock this morning weighing six pounds.
Frances Duncan Cotter admitted for treatment. Mrs Carl Hedges dismissed last evening. Marilyn Falk discharged this morning. Shirley Ann Bowser West Chester admitted for observation last evening. Thursday Bowser discharged yesterday afternoon for home in West Chester. George Taylor dismissed yesterday afternoon. Mrs Henry Azeltine Keota admitted for observation and dismissed Friday. Mr and Mrs Walter Hagans Brighton welcomed a son this morning at 7:10 weighing six pounds fifteen and a half ounces. Robert Chapman Washington dismissed this morning.
Louis Baird notes a home remedy where medium blue paint on kitchen walls deters flies. He claims flies avoid blue spaces and will not enter a distasteful room.
Two or three medium onions placed in a pail of water absorb paint fumes during painting. This quick household tip notes onions counteract strong odors while painting indoors.
A simple home remedy suggests adding a tablespoon or two of oil of citronella or wintergreen to the finishing coat of paint before applying to deter insects.
Home Coming Day observed at the Baptist church with Mrs. Norman Wood, age 91, the congregation’s oldest member, giving a talk. Brookhart explains position on Mc Nary Bill amid Farm Bureau pressure. Bids for sewage plant and sewer extension open May 10 estimated around 110000. Oats crop feared damaged by cold. lows down to 19 degrees. Myrtle Rolce leaves for survey work in Minnesota. Corvette couple marks 50th anniversary with a basket dinner. Farl Dickin wins state spelling contest in Des Moines. Dr. W B Cubbins to head campaign hospital at Camp Beauregard. Etha Dawson returns as deputy county auditor after vacation.
Twenty years ago a protest laments burning German books at a high school arguing it serves no war effort. The note criticizes anti Kaiser sentiment linked to book burnings and predicts Germans’ loyalty remains undiminished. Other notes record local moves, sales, and wartime contributions.
Big Collection-Faster Sunday was missionary day at the M. E. church. The Sunday school collection totaled over $450. Ida Bailey's class performed a program. The B. E. QO. class contributed $119 and Mrs. Dewey's class $60. The morning Easter offering raised $824.00.
John Schenefelt suffered a stroke yesterday and remained in serious condition for some time. He is now reported to be better though still under medical observation.
George Mayer of near Keota kills thirty six gophers this spring as the county pays a bounty for gopher control.
S W Brookhart returned Saturday from Texas on business for the George H. Paul Co. He left today for the same country to continue the assignment. The Paul Court addition sale in Corpus Christi will be held early next week.
Carleton Wilson and Fred Steck wear high water boots and straw hats and head west toward Skunk River with frog fishing gear. The day’s results will be watched with interest.
Miss Jel la Patton, long time Walnut Town teacher, is elected to a city school post in Sigourney with a notable salary increase. The move marks a significant professional advance for the educator.
Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Blanche Nicola and Howard McCleery on May 7 at 8 20 o clock.
The Washington Tee Cream factory was established by Charles Hare and Fd Hartman to launch a new industry in the city. Dismissal of school occurred at about one o'clock due to heavy rain, allowing students to avoid remaining in wet clothes all afternoon.
The candidate for office MW Bailey of this city runs as a presidential elector advocate. He favors Secretary Taft for president to succeed Roosevelt.
Planned Chautauqua program for the year features speakers Gypsy Smith and Maude Rallington Booth, highlighting religious and cultural lectures as part of the event.
One year ago the company Vyrars went to war with Capt Harvey J Wilson and Major Grascow volunteering for the front. They left families at home, making the burden heavier for those with dependents. War is terrible. Schools closed Tuesday forenoon to mark Co Dd departure.
On Saturday April 2 orders for Co. D to mobilize for Des Moines caused a stir as plans shifted to depart Tuesday. Residents recall Civil War days with sadness yet support the front, while honoring flag respect and patriotism. A farewell banquet for Co D was hosted at the Armory by Mrs. T. T Keeley, and locomotives were draped with flags as Rock Island depot and railroad workers show patriotic displays.
A Saturday tornado damaged buildings on the Corp man and Hayes farms. Major L. T. Saul will succeed Earl Jackson as night marshal with a $110 monthly salary while Mark Pratt becomes the third officer at $100 monthly. Council approves uniforms for new officers. The Washington State bank marks its seventh year with deposits doubling. Fifty four teachers sign contracts to return next fall.
Easter dawn services filled Catholic parishes with high mass at seven and low mass at nine. Local items report marriages, relocations, school events, CCC recruits, road incidents, and social notices across Ames and surrounding towns.
Charles Edwin Derby aged 64 died at his Rubio home Sunday afternoon after a prolonged serious illness. Carrie Nelson Widmer of Nicdland died last Friday at age sixty six after months of ill health.
John Finde Emde aged 79 of Wellman died at his son William H. Emde s home near Wellman after two years of failing health. He had lived in the area many years and was known locally. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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