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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Meredith Chance and their daughter Linda Rae depart for Watertown Wisconsin after a short stay with the parental Jack Kupka and Mrs John Chance.
Total cash income from milk cream and butter sold by farmers in 1940 reached 1 526 702 000 dollars. This reflects agricultural market activity and farm earnings across the sector.
Remains of an Arctic walrus have been found in Georgia. The discovery confirms the animal's presence far from its typical Arctic habitat, surprising researchers and prompting further study of its origin and context.
Columbus High defeated Morning Sun 49 to 30 in a Southeast Iowa league game. Bob Greene led Columbus with 15 points, while Carey scored 9 for Morning Sun. Morning Sun won the junior game 25 to 24. Columbus meets Letts on Dec 16 and Wapello hosts Dec 19 in Southeast Town play.
L Little posts 5652 series with 199 184 5652. S Smith rolls 155 1465 118 418. Morrison adds 168 154 170 492. Brown's Garage reflects scores for Dick Ross 134 136 166 438 Herberger 141 160 141 442 Haygreen 127 163 142 432. Simpson 140 140 140 29 a 667 737-742 2146.
In December Ladies Home Journal Gladys Taber reflects that Christmas bears witness of faith in mankind beyond gaiety and gifts. She writes the real gift lies in belief in God and man, with the Christmas star and candlelight guiding the spirit of love and brotherhood despite worldly ruin.
Large Mystic Candles three inches tall and eighteen inches thick offered in white or red. Each candle comes with white pine on both sides as a festive Christmas centerpiece for the table priced at 1.75 dollars.
Lieut LeRoy McGraw arrives from Camp Bowie Texas to visit parents Mr and Mrs J L McGraw and may be recalled at short notice. Mrs Rudy Knottnerus returns from Brownwood Texas where her husband is stationed. Kathryn Dalton of Atlantic now works for Elder and Shannon in Estherville and is visiting this week. DeEtte Marsteller spends Saturday in the Elder and Shannon office and plans Ohio territory travel after year start. Dalton will take Marsteller’s eastern Iowa territory. John Deere Model A tractor sale set for Wed Dec 17 with other small items, on restricted war list. Mr and Mrs L A Meredith move to 602 East Second St. Howard Benn returns home after three weeks at Excelsior Springs hospital. Mrs Delbert Dickinson arrives from Brownwood Texas where husband is stationed at Troop D.
In Riverside on Friday evening St Marys two boys teams faced Center high school. The main game ended 36 to 32 with Center ahead in the final quarter, while St Marys reserves won 14 to 15 in overtime. Robert Schneider starred for St Marys with key field goals and the overtime free throw.
Mr and Mrs Howard Mangold of Keota announce the marriage of their daughter Twila Maxine to Fred Speed son of Mr and Mrs Fred Speed of Oskaloosa. The double ring ceremony at Greentop Methodist Church Greentop Missouri occurred yesterday at 2 30 pm. Reverend Gather officiated in the presence of two attendants. Twila wore blue pebble crepe with blue accessories and carried a borrowed keepsake locket. Fred Speed is an Oskaloosa High School alumnus and A P store executive. they will reside in Lemmon apartment prior to their future plans.
Rural recreation leaders meet at Iowa State College in Ames to organize a five day school for farm groups in 1942. The program aims to build morale on the home front and develop leadership for music drama and social recreation among Iowa rural youth with 100 scholarships funded by the American Youth Commission and Iowa Rural Youth Cooperative Project. Noted speakers include R Bruce Tom Ohio State University Dr Howard Y McCluskey and Dr E L Kirkpatrick of the American Youth Commission and Rev V C Grant of Earlham.
Olive Miksch received a card from Marian Wallace formerly of Rock Rapids Iowa now teaching near Scofield Barracks Hawaiian Islands. The card mailed Friday afternoon Dec 5. Olive’s mother lives at Rock Rapids awaiting news. Marian’s sister Carolyn Wallace died tragically in Chicago years ago while working as a relief worker shot by a client.
Christine Watts expresses gratitude to friends for the many cards and letters received while she was ill and recovering, noting appreciation for the support during her convalescence.
Walter Jackson of Kalona and Mrs Homer Brinton of Brighthon and Claude Borders of Crawfordsville and Mrs John Auld of West Chester were dismissed. Leonard Greiner of Keota admitted as medical patient and Harry Montgomery admitted as surgical patient. A daughter born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Lester Schooley of 530 West Fifth Street weighing eight pounds eleven ounces.
Mr and Mrs Harvey E Bower announce the marriage of their daughter Winona W Bower to Gregory J Smith son of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith. The ceremony took place October 4 1941 in Kahoka Missouri with Justice George E Moore officiating. The couple will reside on the Glenn farm in the Glendale community.
Barbara Jean Westen turns one in route 1 Washington as Barbara fields glow. Harley Rhea of Crawfordsville and Jake Shrader celebrate birthdays nearby. Billy Joe Casey Mrs C L Doran and Mrs P L Fenner share today. Others observing include Dale Booth Paul TeBockhorst and Terry Leeper son of Mr and Mrs Lester Leeper of Pilotburg.
Mr and Mrs John Shalla entertained at a Christmas dinner Saturday with 48 guests including children grandchildren and great grandchildren Kate Shalla attended Santa Claus arrived at eight with gifts A winter marigolds centerpiece graced the table The evening was spent socially
The Lexington Ladies Aid society will meet at 1 30 Thursday afternoon at the church. Hostesses are Mrs. Clara Flatlante, Mrs. Mayme Flynn, Mrs. Alma Mapel. A ten cent gift exchange will be held. Entertainment committee: Mrs. Bessie Stewart, Mrs. Grac Emde, and Mrs. Helen Gardner.
Knights and Presbyterian groups announce dinner and prayer meetings at K P hall and Mrs Della Miller home. JW Baker Relief Corps holds December meeting with officer elections. Glendale and No 11 school district host Christmas programs and potluck dinners with teachers Mildred Meyer Edna Witting Lois Humble coordinating.
Herbert Horton, president of the Des Moines National Bank and Trust Co., chairs an Iowa executive committee for United China Relief. The group will raise funds to aid Chinese allies in the Far East with a national goal of three million dollars for medical supplies, food, clothing, machinery, and other materials. United China Relief combines eight relief agencies with Puck as national chairman.
A historical note states that over 40 percent of all milk produced in the United States goes to butter making. The statistic reflects dairy processing shares and market focus in the period covered.
The Friendship club met Friday with Lydia Juze ler. Twelve members and two guests Mrs. Mae Gideon and Mrs. John Cherry attended. Roll call recalled a childhood Christmas memory. Gifts were exchanged by Mrs. Mary Applegate and Mrs. Uvda Gideon. Refreshments followed.
The Bethlehem Commandery and families plan a Christmas party with a 6 30 cooperative dinner at the Masonic temple. Meat potatoes and rolls provided. attendees should bring table service a dish to pass and a gift up to 25 cents for the exchange. All Knight Templars and families urged to attend. Regular meeting for members after.
Members of the Mary Gries Missionary Circle of the United Presbyterian church held a Christmas party at the home of Rev George Kerr. Fourteen guests dined by evergreen tables with red candle tapers and a decorated tree. Betty Hamil led a devotional, carols were sung, and Maurine Walker spoke on The Royal Child of Bethlehem while Miss Hamil read letters from a teacher in England. Toys collected by the circle were boxed for Paint Creek Mission children in Tennessee.
The report describes Christmas meals served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Cher Ty, detailing the hospitality setup and support provided during the event.
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