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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1935
Page
4
The devotion quotes John 14 1 2 urging faith in God and Christ as preparation for dwelling in the Father’s house. A homely verse adds that a house dog’s bark welcomes, and an attentive eye shines brighter on arrival.
A neighbor chronicler recalls Stubs the springer spaniel who vanished after morning greetings and friendly visits with nearby dogs. The piece laments his loss while celebrating his loyal, affectionate nature and the bond he shared with his human companions, noting dogs as man’s best friend.
District Court of Iowa in Washington County fixes December 9 1935 at 9 00 AM for proof of the last will and testament of Catherine A Robinson deceased filed December 9 1935 in Washington Iowa. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the will. Clerk R R Noonan signs the order.
Journal advertising department enjoyed a brief concert by the Sax-o-Four, a local saxophone quartet. They propose returning to perform again but request no further publicity in this column.
A lighthearted note records local women returning from schools invited to a bridge party and to dinner that evening. The hostess promises refreshments, and the guests request them promptly to arrive with an appetite for dinner. Vernon Witting announces a Christmas stock of over three hundred men’s billfolds at Witting Leather Shop.
A collage of light anecdotes includes a shipwreck joke about an Irishman chased by a bear near Alaska, a woodless tree limb joke, and a Washington maid who warns a bell-ringer with a playful spank threat. The playful pieces end with a cheerful farewell.
East Sunset dispatch reports Alcinda Orris aged 13 was rushed to a Michigan hospital for an acute appendicitis operation. She is the daughter of Arthur Orris of Crivitz Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Joe Conrad visited Wayland Wednesday at her parents home.
Mrs. H W Mineart urges restraint during the open quail season at Sandy Hook Indiana. The note emphasizes quail as farmers helper and recounts local visits and community notes from Indian Creek School including new library books upcoming Christmas program and recent tests.
Thanksgiving visitors and family gatherings are noted across multiple households. Mrs. Lemley arrived from Washington to visit daughter Mrs. Joe Schlatter and family, with others like the Conrads and Dusenberrys dining with relatives in nearby towns. Several households hosted dinners including the Redekers in Washington and the Jones and Orris families in Crawfordsville and Columbus Junction.
The Hall of the Middle Temple in London, built in 1572, preserves an acclaimed Elizabethan roof. It hosted Twelfth Night on February 22, 1602, with a common claim that Shakespeare acted in the production.
The 1935 Little Six all conference team to be chosen by coaches and the sports editor features Ottumwa and Burlington dominant with four and three picks respectively. Don Pease Burlington led scorers with 11 first team votes and Burlington’s Jim Meier and Mt. Pleasant’s Bob Pickett followed high.
Washington high school and junior college back Dougall received selection as half back on the 1935 Little Six all star team by coaches and writers from Burlington Ottumwa Muscatine Mt Pleasant Fairfield and Washington. Washington teams schedule back to back with Keota and Y M C A games this week with venue changes to avoid conflicts and Lincoln operetta.
Richmond's Bill Kern led the visitors as Y M C A Collegians held off a strong late charge to win 26 to 22 at the Y M C A. Washington girls topped Chester 21 to 9 in the preliminary, with Cantoni Finke and Briley sharing scoring honors.
Burlington takes three places in the all star lineup with Ottumwa Washington Mt. Pleasant two each and Muscatine and Fairfield one apiece. Three Repeaters Black R Pickett and Meier repeat on first team. Brunner and Cromer drop to second team and honor roll respectively. Selection committee includes Carl ton Cowden Van Antwerp Mowery Langlas Patterson Gluenkie Hornish Turner Fairail Thomason Bayliss.
Merrimac Dee reports Leola Zihiman and Robert Kientz from the local school won first place in the township amateur contest. Mrs. George Diers visited with her daughter and Mrs. A returns visit from Dora Shuppy and Mrs. A.
Mrs Glen Shafer learns of her uncle John Taylor of Washington's death Saturday. A. J. Riley and son Ced and Elmer Christie visit Mrs A N Amrine and Carl Amrine. Mrs Amrine joins them for a few days. Andrew Ziblman threshes for E L Edmonds. Vera Robb works for Tom Thompson. Frank Farmer shucks corn for Glen Shafer.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A. F. and A. M. holds its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Fred H. Bey, W. 74, and A. W. Yard, secretary, are listed contacts for the lodge.
Localities and times detail daily and Sunday excluded freight and passenger trains on lines including Golden State Limited Apache and Washington-Oskaloosa Branch. Notable stops include county seats and major towns with notes on California passenger discharges. Agent L Goodlander signs as station representative.
Morning passenger and freight trains listed for Washington with times for local, Southwest Limited and other services. Agent J Bell notes daily trains except Sundays and provides contact details for the agency and agent McKay, with emphasis on departures from Washington and related services.
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