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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1936
Page
2
Local notes report John Woods staying with niece Minetta Headley in Muscatine and thanking readers for get well wishes. Other items include Washington shoppers, new three times weekly feature by Y Crull listing temperatures, family travels to Okoboji and Daven port visits, and local social visits.
At The Hospital Wizard Mann in Brighton an appendectomy was performed last night. A B Lehmidt in Wellman also underwent an appendectomy. Mrs Lloyd Arnold and her baby son were discharged last evening.
Columbus Junction announces Louisa county fair dates August 18 through 21. Admission at outer gate for cars only, teams admitted free. officials include W H Hull president and R G Lowe vice president. Committees cover grounds entertainment advertising and livestock and farm displays.
In Franklin District on Aug 1 Mr and Mrs Robert Noonan and Bobby visited Montrose with his mother. Joe Nebergall visited the Lewis Hering home near Havre. Howard Hoyle family spent time at Graham Pickens near Brynton. Walter Fisher shared an afternoon with Mam Thompson. Straw baling occurred last week. Various neighbors hosted and visited through the weekend and nearby towns. Grandmother Vinton’s sale was attended by the writer and family as she rests in peace.
Ralph Gibson, a consistent Washimpton country club player, advances to the semi finals after defeating Tom Brookhart 3 and 1 in the second round. Dr A W Crow vs T R Phillips awaits, while Ed Wells and Nic McCleery clash in third flight.
Yesterday’s MLB games saw Cincinnati pound Philadelphia 12 to 2 and Chicago top St. Louis 6 to 3. American League actions included New York beating Cleveland 11 to 7 and Boston 7 Chicago 3, with several matchups scheduled today. Local social notes mention Mr and Mrs Clement Griffith and others visiting, marking Mrs Kleese’s birthday.
Rev. Walter Scranton preached at the Methodist church in West Chester last Sunday. He and his family have been visiting his parents east of town for weeks before leaving for Renbeck New York. Lloyd Bauer to fit the pulpit Sunday as minister while his wife and Robert vacation in Minnesota. The Chadwicks from Watonna Minnesota visited the Lou Bauer home Sunday evening. Albert Goldner and family visited the Bauers’ relatives, then they traveled south of Washington for additional visits.
Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge installs officers led by Mary Owens as noble grand and Lola Lambert as grand marshal in Columbus Junction. Odd Fellows and Columbus Encampment officers also installed for the latter half of the year.
Will Embree bought the lot behind Mrs. King from Herman Swartzendruber and intends to build a house there soon. Weldon Miller purchased the lot east of Walt Livezey from Lou Gingerich. Iowa City visitors included Mrs. Willis Bush and daughter Marjorie, Mrs. Joe Salaubaugh and daughter Muriel. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Hoefort and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hoefort were in Iowa City for business. Mrs. L Bal Kendall and daughter Geraldina, visiting G. W. Oldaker, left for Detroit by bus, stopping briefly in Burlington to visit an aunt, Nettie Reeves.
Announcements note the Romine reunion at Keota park on Sunday August 9. The Wagner Gioney reunion and picnic is set for Sunday August 2 at Brighton park with a program planned.
Grace Hall Ladies Aid met at the community building to honor Mrs. Clara Engle who turned eighty. Eighteen ladies and six children attended. social time featured ice cream and cake. Mrs. Engle received a gift and twenty five dollars was raised at the prior ice cream social.
Mrs. George H Brinton opened her home to members of the Methodist Womens Home Missionary society yesterday afternoon. Twenty two women attended including one guest Mrs Charles C Owen. Mrs R H Hampsher led devotional and Mrs T F Barker spoke on People Finding Faith in Jesus Most Needed Today. A letter from the district secretary was read and Mrs Alice Seaver gave the citizenship lesson Emergency Peace Campaign. The fiftieth anniversary of the society will be celebrated in September with committees named.
Ainsworth neighbors gathered at Mt Pleasant Park for a group picnic with a basket dinner at noon. Children swam while men played horse shoes in the afternoon. Attendees included the Erwin and Roberts families of Ainsworth and guests from Washington Chicago Crawfordsville.
John Lemmon plans a weekend in Chicago with Mrs. Lemmon and their son Jon Bruce who are visiting Mrs. Lemmon's sister. Elwood Glasgow went to University hospital in Iowa City for treatment yesterday. Miss Elizabeth Rees will spend a week’s vacation next week at her parents’ home in Madrid.
A schedule of upcoming gatherings includes W R C and D of V meetings at G A R hall, Presbyterian Vigilant class supper, Camp Cozy with R C Ferguson, and transportation contact Mrs Margaret Nash. Friendly Social Club postpones to August 11, Co L Club penie for members and former members at Sanset Park. Merry Makers and Republican Women meet midweek at G A R room.
C L Club members and families will hold their annual picnic on Tuesday August 4 at Surset park. All former members are invited to attend.
Glad Hand Missionary at United Presbyterian Church held an all day meeting attended by two members. A noon covered dish lunch featured fried chicken with Mrs. Merle Whiteman’s birthday noted. The next meeting is planned at the church parlors led by Mrs. Blanche McCony. D A P day members and families enjoyed an ice cream supper at the Go Lord home. Mrs. Annetta Gupton was surprised with baskets and a dinner.
A community notice lists numerous birthdays today and tomorrow. Names include Mrs. C. E. Negus TM Beulah Baker Lobby Birn Helen Jones Lloyd Anderso Anna Waggoner Miss Ey Smeltzer Mary Zeck Siect ard Johnson and others with several residents from Crawfordsville Washingt Richard Dean Kratter visiting relatives in Waterloo.
Westchester reports a bridge party hosted by Mrs Elmer Nevin and Mrs A I Duval to honor Maurine Nevin. Clever tally cards disclosed Maurine's marriage to Jon Schmeltzer of Wellman on June 25 1936 in Aledo Illinois.
The United States now grows about half as fast as ten years earlier. If the trend continues, population will reach roughly 182 million by 1950. Growth patterns show a long-term decline since the 1860s, with varied decade totals from 1870 to 1950. New York Herald Tribune.
The Happy Helpers 4 H Club met at Mrs. Gre Letts home on July 29 to review bedroom improvement projects. The demonstration team members were shown the tasks and given gear for the team. One member abstained from the meeting. Beverages were served by Mrs Letts. The next meeting is set for August 4 at Martha McGinns home.
The Republican Women club will hold a meeting next Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the G A room at the courthouse. An interesting speaker will be provided. Precinct chairmen and all Republican women of the county are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Lies and son Albert from Iowa spent Sunday at the John Laz and Lewis Prymek homes. Will Sutter and family saw daughters at R T Knottnervs. Elma and Mary Hart were callers at the Melo Lasek home Tuesday evening. Charles Brow and Joe Lukare with children were business callers at Colegius Junction and R R Knotttivrs home Tuesday night.
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