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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1938
Page
2
Grayson Couple Return Home After Des Moines Trip
Mr and Mrs Elliot Grayson left yesterday for Greene after visiting natives in Washington since Sunday night. They stopped here on their way home from Des Moines where they attended the Iowa Press association meeting. Mrs Wylie Anderson of Ainsworth and Hattie McConnell left this morning by car for Kansas City to attend the national nurses convention this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot Grayson
Greene
Washington
Des Moines
Iowa Press Association
Wylie Anderson
Ainsworth
Hattie McConnell
Kansas City
Lloyd Houvenagle
Thomas
Iowa City
George Mann
Town City
T. T. T. Benefit Card Event At Congress Hotel
Mr and Mrs A F Atchison Mrs A J Dawson and daughter Anna attended Edward For ester funeral in Albia this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Albert Mills visited Mount Pleasant yesterday with Chester Mills and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Hotel
A. EF. Atchison
A. J. Dawson
Anna
Albia
Edward Forester
Albert Mills
Mount Pleasant
Mr. Mills
Chester Mills and
Famny
Hospital reports and dismissals in Tipton area
Shirley Anne Bowser of West ester underwent an appendectomy by Saturday afternoon. Ms. W. C. Hall and son Channing Glasgow were dismissed Saturday afternoon for their home in Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Anne Bowser
Westester
W. C. Hall and Son
Channing Glasgow
Tipton
Washington to Enter Four to Five for Drake Relays
Coach Fred Maasdam says four to five Washington boys will go to the Drake Relays Friday. They will enter a quarter and half mile relay with prelims Friday morning and finals in the afternoon. The squad includes Don Bealer Bill Walker Jack Trotman Dick Turner and possibly an alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Maasdam
Washington
Don Bealer
Bill Walker
Jack Trotman
Dick Turner
East Des Moines
Fort Madison
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Bill Kiesey
Walker
Bealer
Ellis Finke
Bob Anderson
Local Residents Leisurely Weekend Visits Noted
A sequence of social visits spans Iowa City Muscatine Washington and Town City with families such as the Busbys Haneys Houvenagles and Shaffers hosting or visiting relatives. Health updates include Mrs. Warren recuperating from an appendectomy and Joe Pieper hospitalized after a train automobile crash with internal injuries.
Funeral of Mrs Clyde Pratt Held at Local Methodist Church
Funeral services for Mrs Clyde Pratt were held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church with Dr Arthur Atack in charge. Pallbearers included Tom Duncan Don Welsh Burdette Westermark Charles Long James Schmoeller and Jack Lytle. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery with groups from the Women’s Relief Corps Py thian Sisters and Girl Scouts in attendance. Out-of-town mourners from Des Moines Fairfield MR Biggsville IA Iowa City St Louis Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Burlington Muscatine Mount Pleasant Rock Island and other communities joined local friends in paying final respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Pratt
Methodist Church
Arthur Atack
Tom Duncan
Don Welsh
Burdette Westermark
Charles Long
James Schmoeller
Jack Lytle
Elm Grove Cemetery
Women's Relief Corps
Pythian Sisters
Girl Scouts
E. J. Tilton
Harry Herman
Harold Schaller
Jack Kennedy
W. F. Finter
Lou Elman
Des Moines
Fairfield
Frank Swan
Dean Kruse
Billy
Dick Gaines
Shirlene
A. D. Griffith
Muscatine
M. L. Dixon
Mount Pleasant
Rolla Pratt
Rock Island
Funeral of Mrs Will Saville at L A Jones Funeral Home
The funeral of Mrs Will Saville was held this afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home conducted by Rev I Fredmund of the Baptist church with vocal music by Mr and Mrs C A Nicholson. Pall bearers were Will Gamon John Gamon Charles Palmer Merle Eckels Ed Bruty and Vincent Bellet. Burial was in Kim Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Saville
L. A. Jones
I. Fredmund
the Baptist Church
C. A Nicholson
Will
John Gamon
Charles Palmer
Merle Eckels
Ed Bruty
Vincent Bellet
Kim Grove Cemetery
Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples
Marriage licenses were granted Saturday to Patrick Woodcruff of Fairfield and Arbella Williams of Richland and to Leo Stockman of Oxford and Mary Florang of Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick D. Woodcruff
Fairfield
Arbella Williams
Richland
Leo Stockman
Oxford
Mary Florang
Riverside
Three Residents Return to Phoenix After Illinois Visit
Wallace McCracken Mrs John McCracken and Mr Chira Green returned home Saturday to Phoenix Illinois after bringing Mrs Matt Gillespie home from a visit in Illinois They had been in town since Thursday aiding Mrs Gillespie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace McCracken
John McCracken
Chiragreen
Phoenix
Matt Gillespie
Illinois
Liberty Bell did not ring for Declaration signing
John Baer Stoudt notes the bell rang only when the Declaration was publicly read in Philadelphia. No public reading at the State House on July 4 1776 nor a 1776 riot or ringing. proclamation at noon July 8 by the Province's Committee of Safety and Captain Nixon read the document as joyful tidings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
John Baer Stoudt
State House
Committee of Safety of the Province
Nixon
Horn Snake Has No Horn But Tail Spine Pierces Skin
A creature nicknamed horn snake lacks any horn but sports a microscopic tail spine able to pierce skin. The odd feature draws curiosity from naturalists studying this reptile.
Noble Locals News Notes and Family Visits
Mrs. O F Frey and son Vernon and Mrs J A Frey shopped in Washington Thursday afternoon. The Nobles, Graber, Rich, Golson, Caldwell, and Wittmer families visited, dined, or called across Noble and Mt Pleasant and Mt Union. Twin boys born to Harm Westen north of Noble died after a few hours. funeral held. sympathy extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Frey
Noble
O. F. Frey
Vernon
Washington
D. W. Noble
Amos Graber
Iowa City
J. M. Rich
Wes Golson
Everette
Ralph
Mt. Pleasant
Wayne Caldwell
Wayne
Lockridge
Edmond Golson
Richard
Mt. Union
Elmer Smith
Ruth
Wayland
Bernice Hite
Trenton
Ervin Palm
Henry Mast
Joseph Mast
Emery Eigsti
Henry Leichty
Saloma Bare
Margaret Wittrig
Grace
Frances
George Herzog
Emerson Wittiig
John, Jr
Ear
Gingerich
Kansas City
P. E. Wittmer
Noah Wittmer
David Graber
C. Wittmer
Havre
C. A. Rich
Winfield
Myrtle Wood
Hedrick
W. R. Seehantz
Peter Graber, Jr
Albert Graber
Henry Graber
Mos Graber
Annabelle
Harm Westen
Kieher
Westen
Arthur Mitchell
J. M. Rieh
Frederic Smith Balances Farm Work and Tau Beta Pi Honor
Frederic Smith, assistant on his farm during spring vacation, returned to Iowa City Monday evening after helping with spring work on the tractor. He was recently elected to Tau Beta Pi, an honorary scholastic fraternity for engineering students. Elis Pinke will participate in athletic relays at Oskaloosa. Other notes include Edd Stump returning to Columbus Junction, visits to L. L. Smith and Earl Booth homes, and Merle Turnipseed taking saxophone lessons with vacation activities at the Booth and Smith households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Thrasher
Frederic Smith
Iowa City
Fredric
Tau Beta Pi
Elis Pinke
Oskaloosa
Edd Stump
Columbus Junction
K. Scott
L. L. Smith
Merle Turnipseed
Margaret Ann
Kilia Stoopes
Earl Booth
Earl Smith
Walter Smith
Weather and social notes from Washington Iowa visit with Boice family
Morning conditions noted in Washington Iowa with visitors from Wyoming and New York City. Harry Boice of Rock Springs Wyoming visits his Boice relatives including Dr and Mrs J C Boice and other kin. Thanking A M Corcoran of New York City for renewal to the Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Harry Boice
Rock Springs
Wyoming
J. C. Boice
A. M. Corcoran
New York City
The
Evening Journal
Seed corn ad renewals noted in town visits
Markus Kuhn of R. 2 renewed his Evening Journal. R. L. Klotz of Columbus Junction visited to manage his seed corn ad in the Journal, noting that it is bringing results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markus Kuhn
R. 2
R. L. Klotz
Columbus Junction
Local residents listed as visitors and neighbors
A column lists Mrs. Joe Lukavsky and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Benn Fitzgerald Ainsworth Jap Parks sister and niece Mr. and Mrs. Chas Mumper of Brighton Glen Davis and family of Richland Chris Kauffman Wayland Geo Lemley of Wellison Mrs EB Beauchamp Mr and Mrs John Krantz Glenn Cherryholmes Crawfordsville Mr and Mrs Seba Fleaner Frank Stouthers Keota Mr and Mrs John W Cherry Mr and Mrs George Miller Washington Ro 3 Mr and Mrs Hubert Redlinger of RK 4 were Washington visitors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lukavsky
Benn Fitzgerald
Ainsworth
Jap Parks
Chas Mumper
Brighton
Glen Davis
Richland
Chris Kauffmans
Wayland
Geo. Lemleys
Wellison
Beauchamp
John Krantz
Glenn Cherryholmes
Crawfordsville
Seba Fleaner
Frank Stouthers
Keota
John W. Cherry
George Miller
Washington
Hubert Redlinger
Longtime Brighton Schoolkeeper Charley Mumper Nearing 33rd Year
Charley Mumper continues his decades long service at the Brighton school building with extensive schooling noted. Loyd Anderson from Pleasant Hill and family visited, followed by Loyd Thurston of Osceola and J. M. Garrett of Moulton at the congress hotel. They spoke with Mr. Thurston about his U S Senate candidacy and discussed local matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Mumper
Brighton
Congress Hotel
Loyd Thurston
Osceola
United States
J. M. Garrett
Moulton
Mr. Thurston
Farm Bureau Women Plan Exhibit for Achievement Day
A group of Farm Bureau women met with Mrs. C E Jarrard to organize an exhibit for Achievement Day. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shaila were visitors making business calls in Washington on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
CE Jarrard
Joseph Shaila
Washington
Collar Bone Broken When Tile Ditch Caves In
George Taylor suffered a broken collar bone Monday forenoon when the bank of a tile ditch at the Joe Nelson farm caved in on him. Several local residents visited and hosted visitors over the weekend and Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Taylor
Luther Cram
George Taylor
Joe Nelson
Margret Jones
Garden City
Kansas
Iowa City
Lloyd Neiswanger
Harold Otto
Joliet, St
Charley Carriker
Roy Nelson
Howard Darnell
Eugene
Luther Crom
Bill Bruty
Cy Birka
Proof coins and over-date examples explained
The text describes proof coins as struck from polished blanks and dies, finished by hand for a mirror-like surface and optimal condition. It notes a small mint charge and availability only in the issue year. It defines an over-date as using a die from one year to strike coins in a later year, such as an 1810 cent die used in 1811 with a 1 over the 0.
Visit Each County in the State at First Opportunity
A directive urges officials or groups to visit every county in the state at the earliest possible chance, outlining a plan to engage local authorities and assess regional needs. The instruction emphasizes timely outreach and coordinated travel to cover all counties.
Humorous Exchange and Rural Notes From the Herald
A humor column cites classroom and courtroom quips about elephants calling and professors. The piece also notes Francis Wright of Keota R 2, now a farmer, visiting Saturday night with produce and past farming experience in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wright
Keota R 2
N Washington
Columbus Junction man sends cash and praise for poems
Wm. Owen of Columbus Junction Route 1 sends in money and compliments for poems he admires. He asks for more verse, noting the public reads and enjoys them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Owen
Columbus Junction R. 1
Mr. Owen
Churches See Surging Attendance Across Services
Last Sunday many churches reported higher turnout with more cars in church lots and larger crowds inside services. Clergy noted a boost in participation across multiple congregations and stressed the community’s growing engagement.
Sermon by Dr Herbert Lockyer at Presbyterian Church
Dr Herbert Lockyer spoke at the Presbyterian church delivering a clear and audible sermon. He was praised for his strong voice and delivery and the remarks urged the public to hear him tonight and Tuesday night, calling the message worthwhile for all listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lockyer
Presbyterian Church
Violin Pupils of Mrs. Sizer Give Recital at Home
Five violin students Gwendolyn Ramseyer Edith Gillespie Nan Hoover Betty Michels Ai leen Huber performed Friday evening in the Sizer home before about twenty relatives and friends. Betty Michels and Bonnie Jean Simpson also offered piano solos with Roberta Stone, Bonnie Jean Simpson, and Mrs. Sizer providing accompaniments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sizer
Sizer
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Edith Gillespie
Nan Hoover
Betty Michels
Aileen Huber
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Roberta Stone
Weather outlook for the Mississippi and plains region
Weather forecast for April 25 to April 30 covers upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern and central Great Plains. Expect occasional showers early in the week then generally fair conditions later. Temperatures near or above normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desimoines
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Two Counties Shuffle Family's Responsibility
Audubon and Cass counties renew care responsibility disputes affecting the Woggesser family. A notice orders the family to depart from Audubon and return to their place of settlement, a detail the family has long sought since June 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon - Audubon County
Woggesser
Audubon
Cass
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced
A cottage prayer meeting is set for Wednesday morning at 9 30 at the Davia Wallingford home 315 South avenue C Golr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
Davia Wallingford
South Avenue C
Golr
Unanimous Vote Required in Jury Service Highlight
Collier's Weekly notes that only the common jury in the United States must settle questions by unanimous vote, a responsibility emphasized across governmental activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Collier’s Weekly
Roughing Growing Pullets Cuts Down Fall Egg Profits
Poultry expert J H Burrell of Purina Mills warns that poor care and rough handling of pullets from six to twenty weeks delays growth and lowers fall egg output. He notes six weeks of care sets stage for laying and that September through January production must offset earlier mismanagement to pay feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell
Purina Farm Marks Pulse of Three Pullet Periods for Profit
The Purina Experimental Farm highlights three pullet cycles March to August, September to January, and February to July with the second period offering the best profit margin. Burrell emphasizes well-developed pullets producing 50 percent or more, aided by a balanced growing mash and clean, well-managed housing to maximize fall laying. Ohio Experiment Station reports April-hatched chicks reaching 160 eggs per bird by week 20 versus 113 for late maturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purina
Burrell
Purina Experimental Farm
Ohio
Barr Keshlear Files Nomination for Commerce Commissioner
Candidate Barr Keshlear of Shenandoah filed nomination papers today with the secretary of state for the Republican ticket in the office of Commerce Commissioner. He is 42, born in Decatur County, Iowa, active in business and Legion circles in Shenandoah, and the sole Republican candidate for state office in the seventh district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr Keshlear
Shenandoah
Secretary of State
Commerce
Mr. Keshlear
Decatur County
Iowa
Business
Legion Circle
Yellow dog term described in labor contract usage
The article defines yellow dog as an employment condition forbidding union membership. It notes yellow dog money as wildcat currency and yellow dog fund as money used for bribery or discreditable purposes.
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