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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1941
Page
2
A state audit shows Ft. Madison state penitentiary cost $340,163 to operate in the year ending June 30 1940. The average inmate count was 1 302, giving $259.98 per inmate. By contrast the prior year 1939 cost $280.80 per inmate and 1938 was $274.89.
Moscow reports Red Army forces fighting to halt a German offensive aimed at Kiev and Smolensk on the Moscow front. The 18 day battle of Smolensk near Moscow continues with fierce counter attacks as Germans deploy large forces toward Kiev.
The president vetoed a defense highway bill of 250 million dollars arguing funds favored states without defense need. Report from Des Moines said the veto would prompt a reform to build a new four lane state highway from Des Moines to the Ankeny munitions plant with Iowa’s share of the appropriation.
The text notes that sleeping on the right side was once advised to ease heart pressure, but during sleep people change positions often. It states the heart is near the body midline and no sleeping position burdens it more than another. Most people favor a specific side, while some insomnia links to incorrect side sleeping or waking on the wrong side.
The term herringbone refers to a chevron zig zag rib in fabrics and to inlay designs in furniture. It describes a slanting chevron motif used in decorative work.
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology report a global sea level increase averaging about four inches over the last hundred years. The finding highlights ongoing climate change impacts and coastal risk.
In a speech to Black Shirt troops bound for the eastern front Mussolini said the United States already aligns with Russia and Britain against Italy Germany and Japan. He warned of a coming clash between the two blocs and stressed Italy's resolve.
The Washington Indies blamed forfeit the Boston Hoboes failed to appear at Blattnerfield yesterday afternoon. Fans waited an hour past start time, then received refunds as the Hoboes arrived at 3:45 after a long road trip from Yankton. Two Indies games are set for next Sunday, at Muscatine and against the Davenport Maroons.
Harry Hopkins of Galt visited the J. A. Sutton home this weekend. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Lloyd and their sons left for a Lake Okoboji vacation. Wallace Bunnel and Harold Johnson with their spouses headed to Colorado for two weeks, visiting Denver and Howland family friends. Vera Jacobs spent the weekend in Washington and Fairfield while G. A. Haygreen family vacationed in Sault Ste. Marie with Champaign relations.
Arlys Myers Kalona and Marjorie Benson among houseguests of Marjorie Coon near Ainsworth. John Lloyd Hughes tours with a Minneapolis octet about to perform in New England after Chicago. Mrs Hugh es plans visit with brother Francis in Philadelphia. Guests from Rock Island and Denison visit Mrs Pow group. Spurgeon Stores appoints vacation relief. Social scenes include dinners and breakfasts with Kalona and Baraboo visitors.
Scientists estimate Brazil contains 30,000 or more butterfly species and over 1,000 orchid varieties, many found high in the treetops, highlighting the nation’s rich biodiversity.
The lineup divides into two blocs with Rome Berlin and Tokio facing London Washington and Moscow in a tense global showdown. The arrangement marks a pivotal moment in the unfolding power balance amid mounting international pressure.
The Hills kittenball team defeated Columbus Junction 20 to 10 here Friday evening. The Hills are undefeated this season. The Muscatine Muskies will play here Tuesday evening and Hut tigs of Muscatine play here Friday evening.
Standings show Detroit 6 Boston 3 and Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 3 in first games, with various late results. Scheduled games list New York Russo at Washington Chase and Philadelphia Harris at Boston Harris as the only games today, plus a roundup of Sunday results across multiple matchups with scores like Brooklyn 10 Chicago 2 and St. Louis 6 Philadelphia 1.
Mrs. D. P. Livingston and her sons Dave and Bob return from Wisconsin where they vacationed with Mr. Livingston. The group heads to California for three weeks in Burlingame to visit relatives. Dave and Bob stay with Mrs. R. L. Livingston. Shirley Brown attends Camp Hantesa with Camp Fire girls. Maynard Brown visits Des Moines with sister-in-law Mrs. Lee Hill.
Mrs Frank Cramer and children Jean Anne and Frank Jr left for Kenosha Wisconsin after spending a week with the Max Marble family on their way home from Trenton Missouri. Mrs George Beck of Trenton and her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs George Donald Beck arrived for a short visit at the Marble home. Mr G D Beck recently returned from Rio de Janeiro Brazil and will start work in San Francisco August 27. Theodore Dykstra of Washington DC arrived to visit Rouse relatives.
Finals in the annual city golf tournament are scheduled for next Sunday pending completion of this week’s semi finals. Five flights are near completion despite extreme heat. A weekend and today results compilation will show contenders and progress for tomorrow’s publication.
Mrs. W. E. Groendycke left for Kansas City after a ten day visit with Carris and Davis kin. Mrs. Georgia Koenigsmark returned to Wilson law work after a week's vacation. Barbara and Vlasta Musil spend two weeks in Chicago with friends and relatives. Al Koenigsmark and brother Joe visited from Chicago last week. Moore's shoes advertised at sale prices this week. Mrs. Louis Rath left for Burlington to visit Martindale relatives. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Meredith joined Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Johnson of Ainsworth to Roseville Illinois yesterday.
Mrs. Jay O Brown and daughters Elizabeth and Joan, after several weeks with Capt. Brown, will leave Brownwood Texas on Wednesday. Also noted are Mr. and Mrs. James Brown of Salona Mrs. Claude Flynn of Riverside Mr. and Mrs. Bert Pearson of Ainsworth Mrs. Frank Havenstein of Columbus Junction and Mrs. Charles Kilpatrick of Keota visiting town Saturday.
District co operators in the home project program will be honored at a tea the week of August 11 with Mrs Merle Twinam in charge. Dorothy Daniel state president of Girls 4 H clubs will speak. A musical program will be presented and the event aims to acquaint co operators with the home project program and duties.
Sam Moore hosted a dinner yesterday at 1108 East Main Street Davenport with guests including F J Salladay Ainsworth John Martindale family and others. Theo Logan returned to Davenport after weekend visit with her parents Al and Mrs Logan. Mrs T O George arrived home Saturday after seven weeks in Boise Idaho.
J J DiLorenzo of Washington D C will leave this week for Antigua British West Indies to serve as the United States government bacteriologist under the eastern division of army engineers. He will be the island’s only bacteriologist and will supervise research and some hospital work as barracks are built for aviation army and navy personnel.
Police say William H. Graham confessed to fatally shooting Mary Kozenka after she rejected his marriage proposal. He allegedly dumped her body in the basement of his rooming house in Indiana Harbor before attempting suicide.
The Jacksonite and Northern Star 4-H clubs met Saturday at Bonnie West home with president Mary Ellen Duensing presiding. Eleanor Maas read minutes and called roll. Ruth Foster gave a lesson on construction of purses. Mary Ellen Duensing spoke on selection of gloves. Next meeting August 15 with Miss Foster. Members asked to bring record books and handmade articles. Refreshments were served.
The ninth Beaty and Henderson family reunion was held yesterday at Maytag Park Newton with forty relatives attending a noon picnic and an afternoon business meeting chaired by Claud Rhodebeck. Officers named included Claud Rhodebeck president Dale Douglas vice president Irma Beaty secretary and C E Beaty treasurer. The reunion will move to Edmondson ark at Oskaloosa next year.
In Wellman a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Fleming celebrated the birthday of Mrs. L. E. Fleming. Attending were L. B. Fleming, Dave Tipton of Lexington, Earl Griggs and daughter Jeaniene of West Chester, Ruby Potter of Iowa City, John Fleming of Hillsboro, and Harold Meothart and Guy Meoothart with sons Irwin and Robert.
The Kephart reunion gathered yesterday in Sunset park with forty seven attendees. Officers elected: Mrs. Walter Nicholson president, Mrs. Alvin Strum vice president, Mrs. Grover Taylor secretary treasurer. The 1942 reunion is set for the first Sunday in August at the same location.
Fifteen members and one visitor of the Woman's Relief Corps gathered Saturday in the G A R hall. Mrs. O E Schmitt presided as president. Relief work totaled 26 dollars for the last two weeks and ten sick calls were reported. A contribution to the U S O was voted. Mrs J R George celebrated her 84th birthday and thanked the corps for well wishes and cards. The meeting ended with flag furling and refreshment hosts named for next time.
AT THE HOSPITAL Mrs Max Owens and son Max Arthur of Crawfordsville were dismissed yesterday afternoon. Jimmy Letts of Washington and June Goble of Columbus Junction were dismissed this morning. Omer Boshart of Wayland was admitted this morning for medical treatment.
A long list of social club events and meetings with times and hosts. Friendly Social Club and Harmony Club picnics, Sunshine Community Club gatherings, Homemakers and Just Us clubs, Linger Longer ice cream, Merry Makers, Jolly Troopers, and others, with hosts named and activity notes. Some entries include fried chicken suppers, picnics, roll calls, and recipe or vacation prompts.
Godfrey Sigler of Wellman turns 88 as a Three Quarter Century club member born in West Virginia. Dorothy Tellin, 10, and Margaret Ann Stout celebrate birthdays. Several others have birthdays and anniversaries, including Wanda Custer at 18 and Everette and spouse’s sixth anniversary. Local residents from East Highland Dublin Crawfordsville and Wellman are noted for these celebrations.
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid met at the church for the August gathering. Hostesses were Mrs. Mary Oldfield and Mrs. Ethel Schulty with Lexington Aid ladies as guests. President pro tem Anna Shalla led devotions, prayer, and a hymn. Thirteen members attended. September hosts are listed. Committee work for a September homecoming was discussed.
Eleven members of the West Point 4 H club answered roll call. The meeting opened with songs and a talk on identifying weeds. Maxine Crawford suggested posture exercises and the group enjoyed the music and activities. Next meeting will feature a local achievement day with a special program.
Carl Koehler to resume college work in Los Angeles after a family shower and dinner honoring his fiancée Adelaide Kadlec of Iowa City. Attendees included Miss Kadlec and her parents, plus relatives from Moline Kalona and Iowa City.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church hosted a pot luck luncheon for eighteen members and guests in the church social room. Rev. George Kerr led the missionary meeting with Bible readings and prayers, and reports from the Tarkio convention were presented.
The Presbyterian Cottage prayer meeting will meet Wednesday morning at 9 30 at the home of Mrs Lawrence Wilse 415 Be Waeh St The Romine reunion will be held in Wellman Sunday August 10 The Shockley Hotley reunion will be held Thursday August 14 in Sunset Park
Ellen T. V. Crain of Kansas City Missouri was granted a patent for a permanent wave machine in 1873. The device aimed to create lasting curls for hair using a specialized system.
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