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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1939
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Walter Smith and Mrs Anna Smith of Ottutm drove here Sunday afternoon to visit Mrs C A Barnes, sister of Mrs Anna Smith, during a brief stopover in town.
Chick Fuhr earns a central college role as Tonseten in Giants in the Earth premier during commencement week. Christian Church Cafeteria Supper Wednesday night and a plate lunch Friday noon at 5012. Schmitts and Glassburners visit Ottumwa. Scouts plan a May 15 court of honor with Owen Thiel present. Church lunches and weekend socials noted. Catholic Foresters initiation in Richmond.
Mr and Mrs Tom Cantoni announce the birth of a son last night at 8 39 weighing seven pounds six ounces named Thomas Micheal. Trene Bjork of Pleasant Plain was dismissed yesterday afternoon. James Hunsaker had a tonsillectomy this morning. Robert Lee Miller of Ainsworth was dismissed this morning.
Silas Caldwell born May 22, 1861 died April 22, 1939 at home six miles southeast of Washington in Pleasant Hill. He married Maria Easton in 1888 and leaves wife, seven children, sixteen grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral in Washington Christian church with Rev Vernon Carter officiating, burial Elm Grove Cemetery.
In Brighton on April 25 Chapter AQ PLEO met with Mrs Jeannette Horton to explore a treasure chest of hand work. Ada Tracy presented Handwork Through the Years Nell Engel discussed Quaint Days of the Old Sewing Room. The group noted an impressive display of needlework. The W F F MS met Friday with devotions by Mrs Hebner and lessons on Higher Education of India led by Mrs Rhua Helmick. Attendees shared notes from a recent Wellman meeting and the mission.
Mr and Mrs Quentin Summitt of Keokuk visited Mrs Ruby Dankwardt and family then drove to Muscatine to see friends. Nelson Eddy concert draws packed house with encores. Various locals attend Des Moines events including a Shrine Auditorium performance and church lunch. Notices include KT P T A card party and club dinners plans, plus local business calls and Cedar Rapids visit.
The Bible school held a brief business session after Sunday lessons and elected officers for all departments. New leaders include Superintendent C. V. Brown and junior department head Isabelle Combs. Pastor Rev. I. Fredmund thanked retiring Superintendent C. W. Long for his service.
The article notes that Irish monasteries began in the fifth century, outlining their early origins and significance in early medieval religious life.
The Jacksonite 4-H club met Saturday afternoon at the home of assistant leader Mrs. Lloyd Walker with eight members present. Mrs. Walker demonstrated an orange cake and distributed literature. Phyllis Ahrens opened with a talk on The Gracious Hostess followed by Marjorie Ahrens on The Courteous Guest. Dorothy Bear discussed Lesson 1 William Tell. Tea and cakes were served by Maurita Daniel and Maurine Walker.
Wayland residents Mrs Leela Magdefray and Mrs Eva Sodergren hosted a Shrine card party yesterday in the Masonic Temple. Edith Richards of Ainsworth won the high score at four bridge tables and Mrs Ss B Watson took the travel prize. Hostesses served refreshments. A guest day luncheon in the Temple is set for Monday May 15.
The Friendly Bible class at the Baptist Bible school met for a potluck supper and evening program at the Littles home on North Marion Ave. More than forty attended. Officers elected for the coming year include President Richard C. Leet and secretary Mrs. John C. Little.
A violent quake struck Lima at 7 55 p m causing alarm as one of the strongest since 1932. Damage reports and aftershocks followed, with residents noting extensive building tremors across the city. Local authorities urged caution while assessing impacts.
Agnes Wheelan will lead Handcraft with Mrs. Francis Haney as assistant leader and Mrs. Lester Jones as secretary treasurer after a meeting at Mrs. Richard Stewart's home attended by twenty seven members and two guests. Mrs. Carlton Wilson spoke on Oddities in Glass and displayed aged glassware. Refreshments were provided by several members. The season’s final meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ted Crone at her mother’s home with a potluck supper.
Frances Fisher hosted a Merry Maids gathering at her home with ten members and guest Phyllis Sisk. A new member was voted in, May basket exchange planned, and refresh ments served. Next meeting set with Mrs Don Franklin on May 18 to discuss current events.
High school teachers from Jackson township held a wiener roast at Salem school last evening. After social time they conducted a business meeting to set the Jackson township play day for Friday May 12 at Egypt school.
Mrs. Clara B. Porter celebrated her eightieth birthday as a Three Quarter Century club member. Mercedes Carter turns eight today alongside greetings for Ernest Meyer, Mrs. Jane Wallace, Junior Nicholson, Virginia Donaldson, and Mrs. Henry Witthoft. Raymond Dean Sheetz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Sheetz of Valley, reaches age thirteen.
Knights of Columbus plan a meeting Monday at the new K C hall. Presbyterian cottage-prayer meeting is Wednesday at 9 30 in Mrs T C Rickey s home. Christian church ladies host a cafeteria supper 5 to 7 and a plate luncheon Friday noon 11 to 1. Presbyterian Ladies Aid serves a 25 cent lunch Thursday noon at the church 10 1 amateur.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met Saturday at Mrs. F. W. Eastwood's home. Lydia Juzeler led devotions, President Mrs. R. Dawson conducted business and reported on the Wilton Junction Presbyterial. Anna Scott read the Prayer Calendar as tea with small cakes and sandwiches was served by Mrs. Eastwood and tea leader Mrs. Fred Neiswanger.
Mrs Rodney Arnold departed this afternoon for Davenport to spend a few days with her sister Mrs Roy Benson, staying at the Benson home and returning later in the week.
An advertorial promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural cereal to add bulk in the diet. It claims daily use keeps one regular with plenty of water and invites readers to become part of the Regulars. Produced by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.
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