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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1947
Page
2
The town council community club and Masonic lodge launched a drive to recruit a physician for Letts Iowa. E R McCormack will direct the campaign noting no current doctor in town with the only physician having recently left. The town offers a home and office space to attract a prospective doctor.
The St Johns River in Florida is noted as one of the rare rivers that flow northward rather than southward, highlighting its unusual geographic course and hydrological features.
Yesterday admissions include Mrs. Marvin Buck of Ainsworth and Mrs. Elmer Wells of Jefferson Street. Also Nels Westermark and Richard Gallagher treated for minor injuries after a fall from a moving vehicle. Births report a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Simpson at 2 52 this morning weighing eight pounds 11 ounces.
Mrs. Albert Owen of Columbus Junction shopped here yesterday. Louise Wasson and Mrs. Clyde Lambert with her daughters Arlene and Mexine spent today in Cedar Rapids.
Washington shoppers visit, with many planning trips by plane or car. Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Latchem depart Des Moines for the west coast, while Mrs. Reid attends a Supreme Srie meeting in Long Beach. Others host relatives, attend concerts, visit Chicago, or spend time with family in Burlington and Medford.
Charles Hotle announces next week start on a permanent baseball field at Case field east end of the area beyond the football field. The American Legion junior baseball committee covers costs. season tickets sold to cover expenses. Bill Boshart returns as coach. Muscatine meeting next Tuesday to set schedule. Washington junior team expected stronger than 1946 with returning players.
The VFW wrestling committee announces a Friday May 2 show at the City Hall Legion Room after a postponement. Main event features Marvin Buckwalter and Alex Kaffner with a prior draw between Kaffner and Jimmy oat. Bear and Buckwalter also drew recently.
Washington county Federated Women’s clubs hold a one day conference at the Methodist church on Wednesday April 30 hosted by Sorosis of Ainsworth. Mrs Matt L Lawrence of Got tumwa will speak on Legislation in the Making. Mrs Eugene Henely of Grinnell discusses Guatemala. Luncheon set by W S C S members. reservations with Mrs Earl A Loveless by Monday. Registration 9 30.
Mrs J N Dodd and Rose Gilbert hosted a luncheon of the Baptist Women's Missionary Society in the church dining room. Mrs Will Moore led devotional and Stella Gengk inger lectured on White Cross with a Mathers school history. Dodd resigned after 18 years. Sam Limering elected president with Oscar Burham vice president and Cy Bush secretary.
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Davis traveled from Garden City Kansas to Keokuk and visited relatives with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davis of Kalona. The group dined with the Schlatter family at Wayland and with other locals including Mrs. Wenger and Mr. Suter. D. D. Davis, an assistant postmaster, joined Frank Florang and Frank Hagen at the Merrifield home near Ainsworth. East St. Louis guests Mrs. Hugh Ferrill plan to depart Monday night.
Laying hens with high body temperatures rely on feathers for insulation but need ample fresh air. In cold weather poultry houses are often closed tightly, disturbing conditions needed for healthy chickens.
The Christian church Woman's Council met in the church parlor with 40 members present. Mrs Harlan Neuhart led as president and readings were given by Mrs William Putman. a tribute to deceased member Mrs Sade Benson was offered by Mrs Etterine Spenser. guest Will Mitchell spoke on California trip.
The J. W. Baker Relief Corps No. 300 met in the K P hall. Officers reports were read, an application for membership was reviewed, and an investigating committee was appointed. The relief fund totaled 26 dollars for aid, 17.50 for the cancer drive, a social occurred April 1 at Federated church, and a past president pin was presented. A 5 dollar cancer drive contribution was approved and a May 3 food sale at Weaver’s grocery was announced.
Mrs J A Raymond reports in Crawfordsville on April 26 that Schuyler Livingston recalls both grandfathers attended the political meeting where the Republican party drafted its platform and chose its name. The account notes many old-timers in attendance.
Fortnightly club members will meet Tuesday evening May 6 at the Baptist church. Hostess departments from American Home Junior and Drama plan an attractive spring party. Josephine Altman Case of Evanston IL will present Swedish Summer in costume, with a 7 45 PM business meeting led by president Mrs. T A Michels.
Handcraft department meetings and social events fill the week. DeMolay and Mothers' club gather at the Masonic temple. Priscilla, Rosemary, and Navajo groups hold sessions. county women’s federated clubs meet at the Methodist church with lunch reservations. PTA and local societies host exchanges and garden hints.
Hazel Brock and Sylvanus Hahn of Crawfordsville announced their marriage on April 20 in Mt Pleasant. Father Welch performed the single ring ceremony at seven o clock. The bride wore a beige street length dress with black accessories and a corsage of pink roses. The couple resides at 434 East Main Street.
The seventh and eighth grades with their teacher Mr. Schnelle held a weiner feast on Branch full Wednesday despite the chill. Bruce Stewart is ill in a La Harpe hospital. Mrs. Stewart was home earlier in the week but was called back. Mrs. Floyd Randall and Mrs. Eugene Gray visited the Clint Fletcher home. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Spangler were in Rock Island for business.
Egyptologists report a jewel laden coffin of a 3,000 year old Egyptian general from the tomb of Psousennes near Port Said. At Helwan near Cairo tombs reveal evidence of a dynasty possibly older than 3,200 B C marking an earlier era.
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Lemmon celebrate a wedding anniversary today. Steven E. Boyer receives a four candle cake. Several residents are listed for birthdays today and tomorrow including C L Eyes tone Ted Crone Paul Kyle John Atkinson Ivan Lovelett Glenn Schwartz William Crandall Louis Larsen Terry Michael Barger Robert Rae Goodwin Jerry Duane Davis Thomas Max Messer Clifford Beatty John Richard Coffman Shirley Ann McDole Lucile Daniel Roy Shaffer Ht W Mineart Lloyd Hvans Charles Fish turns 13 tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. William Reinert plan a golden wedding anniversary tomorrow.
The Sunset Circle meeting with Mrs Edith Owens had 13 members seven children and three visitors present. Members voted to donate five dollars to the cancer fund. Ruth Foster and Miss Wilson spoke on pressure cookers and scanners. Mrs Imogene Spangler will host next. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Spangler and Gladys Thomas.
Young people of the church invite friends to a Sunday evening weiner roast at 5 o clock. The call to join emphasizes a friendly social gathering and a casual date like invitation.
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