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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1940
Page
2
Edward K. Witting remains postmaster at Wayland while Bernice takes a post at eld. Various family visits, travel plans, and daily chores appear, including two coal and egg prices, a Des Moines to Oklahoma City move for a photographer, and notices about country club dinners and school visits.
The Ke-Wash Conference track and field meet will be held May 1 at the Keota Corn Bowl starting at 1:00 p.m. Keota, Richland, West Chester, Kalona, Wellman and Brighton compete with Richland showing relay strength. Keota dominated last year with 44 points. Richland had 34 and West Chester 26.
National League and American League updates show Boston, Cleveland, Washington, Philadelphia in standings. Friday results include Boston 8 New York 1, Chicago 11 Cleveland 1, and Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 0 with upcoming games listed for New York Washington Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Chicago St Louis.
Mrs P E Babcock hosted the Methodist Woman’s Home Missionary Society meeting yesterday afternoon. Clara Huber reviewed Christian Citizenship from Home Missions and quoted Senator Sheppard on abstaining from alcohol and staying out of war for peace. Treasurer George Brinton urged members to fund the mite box to meet the budget. Continuous discussion followed on the duty of the church during tragic times.
Funeral services for Beatty were held this afternoon at L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Dr W W Bowers of Cedar Falls. Pallbearers were Will Embree, Ted Alderson, Had Huber, Ernest Rudolph, A W Yard and Carry Dusenbery. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.
A Christian Missionary and Aid societies meeting was held yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Watkins and Mrs. Bessie Tucker as hostesses. Mrs. Mert King led the devotional service. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. George Stokes and Mrs. Vera Shaw. Thirty three members and three guests attended. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Roy Brohsat.
Mrs Nettle Mayhew will leave at noon to settle in California after a farewell party by the Ladies Bible class of United Presbyterian church. Thirty two members shared a cooperative supper at the home of Mrs R L Livingston with stunts and advice for the honoree. The social committee led by Mrs E E M McConaughy Mrs Everett Stewart Mrs C W McLaughlin and Mrs Albert Simpson organized the event and a corsage was presented to Mrs Mayhew.
A compiled list of social events for the week including club meetings at Y.W.C.A. Y.M.C.A. Masonic Temple and G.A.R. hall. Notable items include a May party for seniors, a seed and bulb exchange, regional W.C.T.U. conference, and various hostess led gatherings with dates and locations.
Velma Booth, missionary in China, celebrates her birthday home on fur lough. Shirley Ann McDole and Janet Martin turn twelve today. Johnny Richard Coffman is twelve as well. Several others mark birthdays including Lucile Daniel, Roy Schayfer, Ho W. Mineart, Frank Breitenbach, and Mrs. W. A. Whiting, 88, a Three-Quarter Century club member. Tomorrow includes Billy Swift turning ten.
Eleven members and guest Geraldine Bartow attended a Junior Legion auxiliary meeting in Legion rooms yesterday at 4 pm. Shirley Brown spoke on Army day and Barbara Etter on Arbor day. A mother’s program was planned for Thursday May 16. Mrs. Fred Downing gave a child welfare report. Refreshments were served by Coneur dolyn Ramaeyer Shirley Brown Barbara Etter and Mary Voorhees.
The Sunset Circle gathered Thursday afternoon with nine members and three guests. Mrs Clair Holmes presided, donations toward cancer control were approved, and several contests provided entertainment. Prizes were awarded to Griff Davies, Clair Tilgelmes, and W W Hartzell.
The Prayer group met with Mrs. D. N. Anwyl for a session led by Miss Tate. Readings focused on Micah 4 1 4 1 2 5 and John 14 27 as the group discussed peace with God, the Peace of God, and Peace on Earth. A season of prayer for peace among nations followed and the topic was discussed by the women.
Past Ruths of the Ainsworth O E S chapter No. 3892 will be honored at a Wednesday evening meeting in the Masonic hall. Visitors from other Eastern Star chapters are invited to attend.
Early this morning firefighters rushed to Budsgar ate on East Second Street where a gasoline tank caught fire. The blaze was quickly controlled with no damage reported.
Miss Gladys Adams Iowa State College extension service 4-H clothing specialist leads third in a series of county lessons attended by 30 club officers leaders and girls. She emphasizes posture proper foundation garments pattern fit and adapting patterns to individuals. The meeting covers undergarments dresses and blouses with plans for county exhibits and the June state convention. Luncheon was served and many club leaders listed.
Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups met yesterday with four units in home settings. Group 1 at Mrs. Clapper's had eleven members and three guests. Group 2 at Mrs. Matucha's included twelve members and two guests. Group 3 hosted by Mrs. McCutchen had twelve members. Group 4 at Mrs. Watson's had twelve members and one guest. Plans covered year’s programs, a May doughnut sale, a bazaar sewing drive, and new fundraising ideas. refreshments were served after each meeting.
Mr and Mrs Fred L Mangold will mark their fifty third anniversary tomorrow at their home 718 East Main street Their daughter Mrs Bernice Sheetz will join them for dinner The Mangolds have a history of five living generations including Mrs Lucy Mangold and Mr Madison Pulver Both families long residents of the Dublin Washington area The Mangolds have three children Mee Faye Weller Howar J Mangold Bernice Sheetz and Harold Mangold plus twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren
Washington chapter of the Order of Eastern Star is invited to Wayland on April 29 for a school of instruction at 130 p m and a 630 p m covered dish supper at the Methodist church. A Richland invitation follows with a 115 p m school and 6 p m banquet at Kirchland cafe, dinner 40 cents and 630 p m meeting. Iowa City chapter invites members to a May 1 event with grand officers, dinner 60 cents at 615 p m and meeting at 8 p m, reservations via Millie Taylor.
The Sand C club hosted a sow er exchange Thursday at Henry Klein’s home south of Riverside bight with members and guests Carolyn Miller Verte ant Maxine Schnoebelen present. Refreshments followed the meeting.
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