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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1941
Page
2
Local note. L B Ward returns home from a visit in Charlotte North Carolina where he accompanied his daughter who has a Duluth Minnesota address. Also mentions several residents moving or traveling and a fried chicken dinner promotion at Iowa Lunchroom.
The program features band selections including God Bless America March Intermezzo and National Emblem Overture. Rosetta Vodicka and John Yousling perform Beer Barrel Polka, with marches like Children’s March and U. S. Field Artillery plus popular tunes Tea for Two and A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody.
National League standings show Brooklyn dropping to 72 wins and 39 losses while Pittsburgh stands at 70 and 39. Philadelphia at 29 78, Chicago at 58 63 and Cleveland atop the American League. Thursday results include Chicago 6 Pittsburgh 2 and New York 4 Boston 3 with several night games listed and pitchers named for today’s schedule.
Wilma and Ruth Hauenstein of Crawfordsville return from Des Moines. Mrs W J Shannon and daughter Barbara travel to Madrid to visit mother Mrs H J Rees. Mrs Boyd Berdo and son Charles return from Chicago Ephraim Detroit and Pittsburg visit. Jesse B Meyers leaves for St Petersburg Fla after weeks with Wes Meyers and Sherlock family. Party held in Sherlock home. Mt Pleasant trip to Albuquerque Santa Fe N Mex and Colorado Springs. Marcus Moch of Detroit a guest of Joe Falk family. W D Booth buys 302 East Madison home. move planned early September.
Margery Casten of Gouverneur New York arrives to visit aunt Mrs. Holland and the Putnam home for a few days. Harlan Snyder of Pomona Missouri visits in the Edwards and Robertson homes for a Snyder reunion at Mt Pleasant Sunday.
Tickets for the special train trip to Chicago to see the White Sox and Indians two game set on Sunday are available from Joe Simmering on Saturday.
Chicago reports Swift and Cudahy packing companies raising hourly wages by five to six cents for about 36 000 skilled and unskilled workers at 55 plants nationwide.
Sergeant R A Williams recruiting officer for the United States Marine Corps is at the post office today and Saturday to interview young men. Candidates must have good character and fitness, education to grammar school level, and after screening will go to San Diego for six weeks of training at government expense before being stationed on foreign shores, aboard first line ships, in navy yards, or at marine corps stations.
Newton Leonard Good, 62, a WPA worker from Colfax, is hospitalized in Skiff with a rifle wound to the left side. He was struck while fishing near the Skunk River when some boys were shooting a rifle nearby. the injury appears accidental.
Rutgers University men upset a New Jersey college for women in a heated cooking contest. The result showcased robust technique and precise timing from the Rutgers team against the women’s squad.
An article explains a straightforward way to crack coconuts using an ice pick to punch holes, drain milk, bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes, then crack with a hammer to loosen shell. The method turns a tough job into an easy task with clear steps.
Merle R. Green moves from Dubuque to the Iowa City territory with headquarters in Washington after serving five years as district salesman in Dubuque. He and wife Mrs Green and children Elaine Dick and Ted reside at 110 East Monroe Street.
Exhibits due by Monday noon with setup by 7 30 in the basement of the Methodist church. Mrs Lillian Lewis Hoag of Elgin Iowa will judge and awards follow Monday afternoon. Girls demonstration teams perform from nine Tuesday morning to mid afternoon, then style review. A public general assembly Tuesday evening at the church will name champions and award honors.
Governor Geo A Wilson designates August 1941 as Courtesy Light Check Month to promote better vehicle lighting. The Iowa State Highway Patrol and local police join civic groups in education and enforcement to reduce night crashes and fatalities caused by faulty headlights.
Iowa July employment in industrial plants rose over June for the first time since 1937. State labor commissioner Charles W. Harness reported that employment was 15.2 percent above July 1940 and payrolls of 393 firms were 31.5 percent higher than a year earlier, marking the largest 12 month gain since July 1937.
The Pleasant Hill Sunday school held its annual picnic yesterday on the Roy Kephart farm west of the church, with about 120 people attending. A bountiful noon dinner followed by an afternoon of visiting ended with an enthusiastic kittenball game among local men and boys. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Baker of Keota, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Brown of Brighton, Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Benson and family of Rock Island, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scranton of West Chester, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kephart, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Easter, Mrs. Alice Easter, and Mrs. Ben Miller of Washington.
Members of the Headliners 4-H club entertained at a special meeting at the home of leader Mrs. Golia Miller. The event honored the members mothers. Carol Brewer and Esther Stewart demonstrated for the group. Clothing made by the girls was judged by Mrs. Miller and the mothers. Pictures were taken for the poster. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. L. R. Baker entertained the Rebekah club last evening with good attendance. After the business session the group played bingo. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Jesse Campbell assisted. The next meeting hostess to be announced later.
Ned Brookhart spoke at a Country club Family night dinner attended by about 150 guests. Betty Hoskins sang two solos, Esther Stewart read two pieces, and prizes were awarded for contract bridge. Brookhart, recently returned from Singapore, shared insights from his role as American Trade Commissioner and his foreign service work.
Funeral services for Elliott A. Leonhard will be at 2 30 Saturday afternoon in the Methodist church with Rev C H Hiller officiating Burial will be in Columbus City cemetery in Columbus Junction Iowa
Mrs Lina Jones of Sigourney was dismissed yesterday to the home of her daughter in Oska loosa. Florence Huegh, 326 East Jefferson, admitted this morning for a tonsillectomy.
A Birka family reunion and friends gathering took place Sunday at the Lyle Lantz home near Riverside. Attendees shared a noon cafeteria meal followed by ice cream, cake, and cookies in the afternoon.
The Rural Woman's club hosted Mrs Mary Hunter Shields and sister Alice Hunter for an afternoon program. Club president Mrs Lester Luckenbill led a brief business session and outlined the year’s home project work with the Farm Bureau. The group sewed blankets for the Red Cross and shared a lunch with guests Mrs Arthur Wiley and Ma ble, Mrs Link Barthelow and Mrs Charles Barthelow.
The Go Getters 4 H club met yesterday afternoon at leader Mrs Amos Stout home. President Laura Jean Stout called the meeting to order. Members sewed made pictures for the club booth at achievement week and framed pictures. All members were present except Virginia Arnold.
The 27th Hotle Shockley reunion was held in Sunset park with 25 families attending a noon picnic. Officers elected for the coming year were W. C. Hotle president C. C. Hotle vice president and Mrs W. C. Hotle secretary treasurer. A past reunions resume was read and next year’s gathering set for the second Thursday in August at Sunset park.
Mrs. Harry Drake was hostess at her Living Lake home yesterday for a Rosemary club bridge gathering. Three tables competed with Mrs. Donald Brown earning high score and Mrs. Charles Wiley taking low score and the traveling prize. Guests included Mrs. Boyd Foster Mrs. Ralph Zeek and Martha Crone.
Mrs. Lloyd Maxwell hosted the E O W club gathering last evening at the Maxwell home. The group socialized then conducted a brief business meeting before refreshments served by the hostess and assisted by Mrs. Garrett and Patricia Stewart. The next meeting is planned for two weeks later with Mrs. Vina Mansurier.
Social calendar items urge attendance at Rebekah lodge gathering Friday at 7 00 p m at C F hall Garden department hosts a 6 00 p m picnic at Sunset park West Main street entrance All members urged to attend Saturday W E C 2 30 p m G A R hall Tuesday Wesleyan Service Guild 4 30 p m Mrs Juanita Weidner Past Noble Grand Circle 8 p m Mrs Florence Hout
The item notes multiple birthdays including Mrs ER A Conner and her daughter Nancy aged seven, Helen Marie Wilcox on her 11th birthday, and other locals such as Mrs Ward, Mrs Hoyle, Mrs Pratt, Raymond Lorack, Mrs Stevens, Bob Frink, Bobby Clark, and out of town residents Marshall Koehler, Bob Templeman, and Doris Canott with ages or celebrations mentioned.
Mrs Paul Harvey hosted the Pythian Past Chief's association meeting last evening with a short business session followed by pinochle at two tables. Mrs H G Miller won high score and Mrs George Baker low. refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs Richard A Johnson.
Reunions and picnics for multiple families and circles scheduled this August across Mt. Pleasant Brighton Sunset Oakland Mills parks. The Said Waggoner Gowey Pulver Lexington Circle Sands Henderson clans invite all members to attend on various Sundays and Wednesdays in mid to late August.
The annual Ferguson reunion is scheduled for Friday at Sunset Park. This community event invites former residents and relatives to gather, share memories, and enjoy park facilities on that date.
Eight members and a guest, Mrs. Kenneth Snider, attended the H. H. club meeting hosted by Mrs. William Longer. With the president absent, vice president Mrs. Jesse Moore led the business session and conducted roll call.
Nine members attended the Walnut Woman's Club yesterday afternoon with Mrs Roy Miller as hostess. Cora Mae Randall attended as a guest. Eight Miller children played together as a short skit was presented by Mrs Roy Miller and Mrs Miller. The gathering ended with visiting and refreshments served by Mrs Myron Burroughs and others. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Charles McKay.
The Nicholson annual reunion was August 10 at the home of Alvin Holt one mile west Swedesburg. Sixty two attended, sharing dinner under shade trees and later recalling happy days. Families from Washington Wayland West Chester Detroit Ames Ames and other towns joined in the gathering and a future reunion was planned for next year at the Holt home in Swedesburg.
The Friendly Chrele club met yesterday with fifteen members and guests including Mrs. Ed Heck and Joyce Kleese. After business, Mrs. Walter Longer led entertainments and contests. Refreshments were served by several members and the next meeting is planned with Mr Ralph Kelsey.
A fragment describes TJ's preferred vacation spot. The afternoon continued with visits and a hostess team including Mrs. Charles Jeffrey and Mr Howard McAtlin assisted in serving fresh meats. A September meeting is planned with Mrs. Jesse Mou.
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