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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
2
Nellie DeWitt will leave tomorrow for Chicago to spend a week with friends and relatives. Mrs. Bessie Bates of Berkeley, Jr. arrived last night for the weekend visit with her, Mrs. W. A. Holland. Mrs. Bates is spending a few weeks visiting relatives in the state.
An otoscope is an instrument used to examine the ears. It aids doctors by providing a view inside the ear canal and eardrum to assess health and diagnose conditions.
A medical patient was admitted with appendicitis at noon and later dismissed this morning. The case involves an individual named Leichty and a route 6 location near Main Street.
Two games posted early in the inter church league with the Methodists leading after a win over the Presbyterians. Presbyterians had beaten the Christit church last week to hold second place. Upcoming Thursday games list Baptist vs United Presbyterian and Methodists vs Christian with Presbyterian on a bye.
Nichols high school boasts two strong squads as they defeat St. Marys in Riverside gym. Yedlick leads Nichols with 6 field goals and 12 points while Braun adds 16 points. St. Marys counter with Robert Ryan scoring 6 points and Ken Muller five. The curtain raiser saw Nichols reserves beat St. Marys reserves 27 to 15. Next Friday Riverside and St. Marys clash in intra city action expected to be close.
Ainsworth High defeated Mt. Union 40 to 23 on Tuesday night as Davy Edmondson led with 16 points and Sam Canott added 14. Pearson and Walker guarded the Mt. Union offense in a goal game. Reserves fell 25 to 15.
Wayland high school boys basketball beat the Cy clones 26 to 21 in Crawfordsville Tuesday evening. Crawfordsville second team defeated Wayland second team 23 to 9. Referee was Bob Marshall of Winfield.
A church on the Isle of Guernsey named St Sampson’s was built in 1111 A D and still holds services today.
A 34-year-old man lost about $1,060 after two strangers convinced him to cash a $1,000 government bond at a bank with Charles I Robe present. In a scheme Robe witnessed, the men helped pocket the cash, slipping it into Robe's shirt as a ruse. He later found only a dummy roll of paper.
Life magazine sent a writer and photographer to Boone to profile Dr Edwin Briggs pastor of First Methodist Church. The piece will cover daily life of the minister his wife and two children as part of the One Foot in Heaven feature referencing Dr William Spence and the publisher Hartzell Spence.
Mrs. Ralph Pratt organized a charivari for Daryl Burham and his bride at the groom’s parents home. A lamp was given as a wedding gift, then a social evening with refreshments served by Barham, Thompson and Lee. Attendees included Mrs. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Schmooeller, Mr. and Mrs. Westermark, Thelda Tracy, Dean Cox, Bob Conner, Jimmy Gallagher, Don Paul, Bobby Downing, Jack Mace, and Everette Squire.
Mrs Don Wylie hosted eighteen members of the Sunshine Community Club and guests including Mrs John Green Mrs Sam Erwin and two daughters Mary and Frances Mrs Will Richards and her son Mrs John Simmering and Mrs Riley. The gathering planned showers for two new brides Mrs Alie Eichelberger and Mrs Wayne Arnold. Members reported on assigned topics. the Christmas exchange occurred. Martha Wylie sang solo with accompaniment from Mrs C H Wolfe and led group singing with Mrs Mildred Zieglowsky. Refreshments followed.
Cathryn McConaughy was honored at a buffet supper hosted by Clarice Meek and co-hostesses Mrs. K R Affender, Mrs. WT Phillips, Mrs. R E Arthur, and Miss Meek. A Christmas tree and wedding motif place cards decorated the living room. The honoree, to wed Lawrence Kozak of Davenport, received a host gift. Twelve guests attended the social event last evening.
Grand Prairie pupils and teacher Miss Ruth Gideon presented a Christmas program to a large crowd. Nearly forty dollars was raised, Dale Sojka won a flashlight for the late stay, Yaro Sojka earned candy, and Arlene Kallous received a fruit dish. A Christmas program and tree are planned for Bethel church December 23.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Weeks entertained the H J club and families at a cooperative Christmas supper. Forty six attended with decor, a program of recitations and accordion music. Claude Sojka won the guessing contest while separate exchanges and treats were held for women girls and men and the guest Norma Jean Krotz attended.
The Prairie Flower Missionary society gathered nineteen members and three guests for an all day meeting at Mrs. Eva Mouser's home with Mrs. Rolland Benson as assistant hostess. A potluck dinner was served and Christmas centerpieces adorned six tables. A Christmas program followed with readings, songs, prayers, and poems. The group planned a January meeting at Mrs. Strong's home with guest hostesses.
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs R G Wessler's home with twelve members and three guests. They decorated for Christmas and planned a bake sale at city hall on December 13. Fellowship meetings are scheduled for the third Friday each month.
The Jolly Jokers 4 H Club met at leader Rosalie Combs on Tuesday and elected June Longer president Lois Nelson vice president Lois Hoyle secretary and treasurer Mabel Hayes reporter and Deborah Longer historian. A Christmas exchange activities followed with refreshments served. The next meeting will be Thursday January 9 with Deborah Longer.
Mrs. Frank Snider hosted fourteen H H Club members yesterday with a business meeting then a Christmas gift exchange. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bert Spangler Mrs. Jesse Longer and Mrs. Forrest Walker. A club Christmas party for members and families is planned for December 18 in the K hall with a 7 p.m. basket supper and exchange. The next meeting will be January 9 in Mrs. Spangler's home.
A newspaper item lists local residents with birthdays on Friday the thirteenth. Names include Addie M. Harmon Fred Burger Mrs May McFarland Mrs Owen Crossen Sr Jeanne Ellen Rudiger Dorothy Statler Merle Statler W F Salterberg Billy Kleese and Ralph Kleese.
Mrs Wayne Arnold formerly Bernice Zieglowsky was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Thursday afternoon at her mother Mrs Fred Zieglowsky s home. Thirty five guests played games and the bride received many gifts arranged on a pink and white decorated table. Florence Zieglowsky presented gifts. Lou Johnson and Florence Zieglowsky served refreshments aided by Mrs Anna Wagenkneelt.
Lexington society notes a Thursday gathering at the church on December 19. Hostesses include Mrs Maude Fleming Mrs Vivian Fleming and Mrs Roy Miller. Lunch at 2 o clock with a Christmas gift exchange capped at twenty five cents.
The Cedar Chips 4H club held a cooperative turkey supper at Mr and Mrs John Fla ding home on December 4 to honor new members. President Billy Maas led the postmeal business meeting followed by games and contests with Billy Norman Richard Keith and guests Wayte Norman Mr and Mrs J W Chandler and Mrs Milton Maas attending.
Mrs. Harrison M. Dodder was elected worthy matron of Washington Chapter Order of Eastern Star at a post supper business meeting in the Masonic Temple. Officers elected include Ernest Salladay as worthy patron and Mrs E Schmitt as associate matron, with several others named and to be installed in January. two candidates were initiated.
Social calendar items list church supper at 6:50 p.m. Friday hosted by Mrs Livingstons S S class and husbands. Saturday event includes Past Matron's club election 2:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple and Rainbow virus meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Tuesday brings VFW auxiliary meeting 6 p.m. and Christmas exchange at Lexington circle. Wednesday New Haven Ladies Aid and Rebekah Christmas program at Lexington Ladies Aid 2 p.m. plus Christmas exchanges.
A Christmas program is planned at Pleasant Plain school on Thursday evening December 12. Hot lunch will be served and the public is welcome as teacher Helen Ginkens invites attendance.
Mrs P E Babcock hosted Fleur-de-lis club members for their Christmas gathering at her home. Sixteen members and two guests Mrs Leo Hoover and Mrs S Ek Israel attended the social afternoon and annual Christmas gift exchange. Decor and refreshments reflected the holiday color scheme with Mrs Hoover aiding in serving.
Officers in the Rebekah club were re-elected at a yesterday afternoon meeting hosted by Mrs. Charles Rickey. New session saw Myrtle Morgan as president Mary Fisher first vice president Frank Longwell second vice president Cloyce Horney secretary. Members exchanged Christmas gifts and enjoyed refreshments. next meeting set for January 8 with Mrs. Roy Brobst hosting.
The note indicates a lesson for December 15 on subjects and scripture texts rejected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education, used by permission. It records a consented syllabus note and library licensing detail for the lesson material.
A devotional study on Luke 11 1 13 urges believers to actually practice prayer not just discuss it. It outlines a principle of prayer a parable about persistence and the promised outcomes of asking seeking and knocking. The text emphasizes a model prayer by Jesus and the need to forgive to receive forgiveness from God.
In Hungary rabbits are bred mainly for fur toward a thriving industry while meat interest remains weak among most Hungarians. The population’s appetite for rabbit meat appears limited as fur production drives farming decisions.
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