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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1930
Page
3
Five guards and two young helpers battled freezing waves and near drowning to rescue a capsized rowboat crew on Lake Meligan. Rushing currents, near‑freezing water, and heavy gear tested swimmers as they reached shore, with police aiding the men and boys salvaged from the lake.
A Washington Star quote from Hi Ho the sage of Chinatows argues that the world seems honest yet egotism leads to self deception, noting no other deceives us as much as we deceive ourselves.
Fragmentary text presents Uncle Eben speech about ten to ten, a worry about work and vacations, with a mention of Washington ta. The readable portion is limited and lacks a complete narrative context or identifiable names beyond Uncle Eben.
Santa Claus returns to Montgomery Ward this Saturday to meet children of all ages with special emphasis on the tiniest youngsters. Floyd Beatty, store manager, asks families to bring letters from tots who did not receive gifts last week so helpers at the North Pole can sort and deliver them in proper order. A list of the first sixty children who dropped letters is published.
At the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago Clara Bow the Shorthorn cow drew top notice as the only film star among cattle entries, while Lindy the steer appeared in five varieties illustrating the show’s wide breed range. Judges and spectators scanned the vast arena as ribbons flashed and champions were poised for final awards amid a gallery of famous names and comic characters.
The Susan Coffey Auxiliary of the West Chester M E church seeks clothing donations for the needy to be left with Miss Van Sickle. Eureka Ladies Aid plans a hake sale on Saturday December 6 at the Washington Cleaners. Baptist Bazaar articles should be brought to church for marking by Thursday at 7. A youth solicitation promises a pound candy prize for inviting the helper to attend services. P E Rol minister.
A list of social gatherings and meetings from various groups. Mrs. CLA hosts a Poinsettia tea with Mrs. George Tayes and others at the country club Thursday at one o clock. Christmas exchange and officer elections to follow at several homes and churches including Delpha Alpha class and missionary societies. A bazaar sale and baked goods planned for Saturday December 6 at Rai lay featuring Boston brown bread.
Columbus Junction December 3 A fire likely from a short circuit in the attic caused about 1000 in damage to the Methodist church parsonage. Roof and interior furnishings were badly damaged. Funeral services for Albert M. Gay age 51 were held at the home of Mrs Nell Poor with Rev J Jasman officiating. Burial was in Couesville cemetery. A pot luck supper and devotional program were held at the Presbyterian church. Dan Browning and family near Columbus City to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with open house Saturday.
Upper Missouri river boosters reacted angrily to the War Department report which proposed only 800000 dollars for next year. The Missouri allotment totals 6300000 dollars with the rest to be used on the river from Kansas City. Local boosters also criticized Major General Lytle Brown as his report surfaced.
A terse quotation by John Stuart Ashton warns that rigid tradition blocks growth and reform. The line frames custom as a force opposing innovation and societal advancement.
Gladys Croneway was named most excellent at the Pythian Sisters regular meeting. Olive Campbell and Raith Weidner were chosen excellent senior and junior, Pauline Crone as mistress of finance, Irene Baker as protector, Eva Crone as musician, Eva Davison as tailing officer, and Jessie Means reelected trustee for three years. Mrs. Sara Helwick reported on the Ot tumwa district convention. The group will meet in a new hall, with a Christmas exchange of gifts not exceeding twenty five cents. The past chiefs will fill chairs.
Miss Cecile Lauderman daughter of Mrs. Harry Lauderman Washington and Mitton Coffin son of Mr. and Mrs. John Coffin Fairfield were wed at the Christian parsonage in Oskaloosa by Rev. Williams on the day before Thanksgiving. They will live on a farm near Fairfield. Witnesses were Miss Imogene Lauderman and Chester Spangler. The bride wore a dark blue georgette dress and the groom a dark blue suit. The single ring ceremony was used. The bride graduated from Washington high school and attended business college at Fort Madison. Coffin graduated from Fairfield high school in 1925 and has been farming.
Sixty guests celebrated the silver anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry TeBockhorst at their home. A two course luncheon followed a nine table rook game with prizes to Miss Clara Te Bockhorst and Alden Pieper, plus consolations to MissWare Kocher and Herman Eagle.
Mrs A J Linnencamp spoke on The Right Toy of the Right Age and The Modern Parent and Problems of Discipline at the St James P T A meeting after school. Will Marie led the program, featuring Mrs Cleo Shockey and daughter Martha Marie Shockey who performed Wood Nymph Heart and Flower Bells on piano, Martha Marie's first solo.
Eleven members met with Mrs Tom Schulty and Mrs Robert Dawson to plan a Christmas party featuring a pot luck supper and gift exchange. The event will be held December 20 at the home of Mrs Milt Dent with hostess Mrs Sam Miller assisting.
An exhibit of soap sculpture from the sixth annual Proctor and Gamble prize competition is displayed in the Scott Furniture window, lighted tonight for Washington viewers. About eighty pieces, selected from two thousand entries, include works by professionals amateurs and children from the United States and abroad. The show follows earlier displays at the American Anderson galleries in New York City.
Mrs. Frank Mayhew was elected president of the Friendly Ell club yesterday. Officers include Vice-president Mrs. Elmer Kepart, secretary Mrs. BF. Miller, treasurer Mrs. Brank Baril, reporter Mrs. Lena Hemmsireich. Absent member Mrs. Will Easter. Guests attended and a contest winner was Mrs. Glen Beenblossom. Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. next meeting set with retiring president and Mrs. Danary LB we.
George Preshwaters, long a fixture with Washington Junior College athletics, wed Miss Elfriede Cartano of Washington. The groom received a wedding gift from his basketball team after an 81 to 21 win over Ottumwa Business College. Preshwaters retains last year’s lineup and has recruited stars from Washington High, aiming for high placement in the district and state junior college play this season.
The comedy team Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, now established as a top screen duo, deliver their funniest performance to date in Half Shot Sunrise at the Fox theatre. An unusually amusing story lets the pair cut loose in this new release opening yesterday.
The new Howe funeral home, as Mr Sherman stated, offers ample parking space with location at the intersection of two paved streets in a residential district yet near the business district. This setup avoids congestion and previous parking issues at the former site.
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