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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1940

Page

2

Christmas travel notes and local gatherings across towns

Pasadena student Carl Koehler returns for Christmas with his parents after a long drive via Cen isle avoiding bad roads. Cedar Rapids companions head to Port I ore for Christmas with relatives then plan Los Angeles. Des Moines visitors accompany Ethel Atkinson and Mrs. Du Mont to San Antonio for May departure. Local residents host and visit families including the Pontius and Thompson households with guests from Chicago. Ford-8 touted as lowest priced six passenger tudor at 770 dollars. Hospital and family news include Virgin e Messeng er at Children’s Hospital and Gayle Hobdney’s cl ar eport to Port. Funeral plans and life insurance meeting among local families.

Christmas Candle Service Announced

The newspaper notes a Christmas Candle Service featuring a forty-voice choir and a lineup of soloists led by George Stewart and Maurine Trotman. Instrumental solos by Carolyn Strong on flute and trumpeters Robert McLaughlin and others accompany a narration by Richard McCleery, with Don Ben blossom as decorator and Carolyn Hamilton directing.

Bethlehem George Stewart Maurine Trotman Dave Elder

Lectures Series at YMCA to feature four notable speakers

The YMCA plans four lecture sessions with reserved seating at 25 cents for the entire series. Lloyd E. Riggs, Eth an Colton, Hugh C. Stuntz, and Clarence Woodrow Sorensen will speak on topics from business and world order to Latin America and global exploration, with biographical sketches provided.

Es’ Organization Y.M.C.A Lloyd E. Riggs Chicago Ethan Colon Upper Montclair Hugh C. Stuntz Nashville Tenn Clarence Woodrow Sorensen Glen Elion Washington Lloyd RE. Riggs France Paris United States Pa ‘Land India Baluchistan Afghanistan Ethan Colton Buenosires Clarence Woodrow Sorinsen Arabia Iraq Europe New York Times London Illustrated News Royal Geographical Society of London Columbia Broadcasting System Mexico City

Improvement Seen in Y Swimming Team at Dual Meet

Washington Y swimming team showed notable gains in their second dual meet against Cedar Rapids. The 80 yard relay team won, Herman Doran placed in junior A events, Bob Anziker won the 20 yard freestyle and 20 yard backstroke, with a tie in 60 yard medley and Doran taking both junior A diving places. Final score Cedar Rapids 7 4 Washington 61.

Washington Cedar Rapids Herman Doran Bob Anziker Archie Buwer James Gilchrist Bob Rohrer John Gamble Warren Goodwin Tommy Goodwin Paul Jordan Leo Lewis Chas. Griffin Geo. Doran Bob Stockman Howard Little Leigh Soule Archie Kuwer Jr

Local trio to spend two weeks in California

Lloyd Scott, John and Richard Miller and Everett Chorpening will leave early morning for California. They will visit relatives and stay with friends, spending most time in Los Angeles and San Diego during the two week trip.

Lloyd Scott John Richard Miller Everett Chorpening California Lloyd Los Angeles San Diego

Edwin Oswalt Visits in Freyenberger Home

Edwin Oswalt of Nebraska visits the Elmer Freyenberger home last week. Ruth Graber spent the weekend with her aunts in Wayland. Local residents hosted guests and shoppers during the holiday period. Stringtown pupils enjoyed a day off for a teachers meeting in Washington.

Edwin Oswalt Nebraska Freyenberger J. J. Rich Stringtown Rowin Oswalt Elmer Freyenberger Ruth Graber Cora Widmer Bertha Graber Wayland Arthur Davison Betty Marie Margaret Witting Ethan Brooks George William Nellie George Brooks Rex Swan Herbert Burlington Stanley McBeth Washington Marvin Widmer Wa Conrad Maletta Yoder Edna Widmer

Log Cabin Built in '49 Burns Des Moines Landmark

Polk County residents discussed the possible destruction of an old landmark in Des Moines as the historic Daniel cabin, built in 1849, was noted for its use as a granary by early settlers.

Des Moines Polk County Daniel

Washington County Board Proceedings December 1940

Washington County Board forms include approval of November claims, salary notices, and transfers between funds. Actions cover compensation, road settlements, resignations, and employment for 1941, with a resolution to move funds from emergency and insane funds to county and poor funds.

Board OF Supervisors Ned Morrow E. F. Bauer H. P. Wilson SernaGul R. D. van Dorin Code of Iowa Oakdale Gertrude Waldschmidt Washington County EF. F. Bauer English River Township L. EB. Southwick H. G. McBride Robt. S. Welte Washington A. B. Magdefran F. H. Magdefran Harold G. Armstrong D.C. Goldsmith Marion Township WH. P. Wilson Avee WV Wilean Dne County Poor Fund County Insane Fund H. P. Wilson Nave Board of Ethel Grecian Wilson

Pythians Elect Officers for Orlian Lodge

The Pythians Elect Orien lodge officers for three years. R C Kelsey is chancellor commander Harold Kerr is vice chancellor W M Morgan prelate George Baker master of work W E Howell keeper of records and seals George McFadden master at arms E V Miller master of finance A L Griffith master of exehequ er T K Pratt inner guard Walter A Anderson outer guard W E Howell trustee. Membership in Washington grows to well over 150 with several new initiates recently.

Orian Lodge Knights of Pythias R. C. Kelsey Harold Kerr W. Mac Morgan George Baker W. E. Howell George McFadden E. V. Miller A. L. Griffith Exehecquer T. K. Pratt Walter A. Anderson Order Washington

No Driving License Plea In Kalona Crash

Gene Nicholson of Washington pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license after a highway crash near Kalona Saturday night that injured several people. Justice J. B. Bovee fined him one dollar plus costs totaling 6.35. Nicholson paid the fine, obtained the state driver study book, and plans to take the license exam soon.

Gene Nicholson Washington Kalona Justice of the Peace J. B. Bovee

Des Moines area log cabin fire destroys 1849 era home

Classifieds report a fire destroying a large four room log cabin eight miles north and east of Des Moines. Built in 1849 with oak flooring and black walnut boards hauled from Ottumwa. Kaen Mrip to work two weeks. Logs cut on the pile. Occupied until 1905 then used as a granary. The 40 by 40 foot structure burned.

Justice Des Moines Ottumwa

Yule Bonus Checks Paid at Surf and Terp Ballrooms

Employees at the Surf ballroom Clear Lake and the Terp ballroom Austin Minn received Christmas bonus checks totaling 2824 dollars. Each worker got 10 percent of wages earned in the last year. Carl J Fox owner and operator has paid the bonus for the fifth consecutive year.

Clear Lake Austin Minn Carl J. Fox

Twins Born At Keota Hospital To Mr and Mrs Wright

Twins were born this morning at a hospital in Keota to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wright of Keota route 3. The boy arrived at 8 25 weighing six pounds fourteen and a half ounces and the girl at 8 45 weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces. Robert Dale Moody of Keota was admitted last evening as a surgical patient. John Johnson of Washington route 4 was admitted last evening and underwent an appendectomy this morning.

Highland Township Iowa Township Jackson Wp Nira Presinet Wellman Precinet Marion Oregon First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Washington Twp Pollok J. Wallace W. W. Schroeder Ode Ferguson County Poor Glassman Grocery Schneider’s Grocery J. W. Schrader National Tea Co Shames Dept Edmondson Dept. Store Sylvester Mineart W. F. Leppert Chas, McConnell Mary J. N. Irwin Lucy Dautremont Charlies Welsh C. G. Schmoeller Farmers Cooperative Exch Aee East End Grocery F. E. Dunbar Piggly Wiggly Store H. & H. Grocery Benteco Johnson's Grocery Frank's Cash Store R. I. Williams Georges Stutsman G. BE Montgomery D. D. Davis Washington Do Society Phillips & Hebner Wilkinson Drug Store J. C. Penney Co Spurgeon Store Laird Simpson Wilson Coal Co John Shields & Sons Perry Coal Co Wayland Farmers Elevator Eee Washington Oil Co Kerotee Ae Ee Fred Fisher Hilton Chas. Strohm M. T. Coon State Sanatorium St. Vincent Home American Home Finding Resn Davenport Catholic Charities Mose S. Bontrager Care A. E. Glasgow Stephen B. Jones Milage Matt Parrott & Sons Co Ane Jones Funeral Home Elmer Neis Iowa Tele. Co Eclipse Walter Nicholson Ruben Reed Joe Schlatter Andy Sheetz S. Welte G. H. Lowe Washington Concrete Co Chas. Churchill Ernest Ferguson J. C. Farrington Roy Fetters BE. Glick M. M. Gowey Ralph Hoxworth J. J. Holmes Roy Kallaus Allan Latth H. G. McBride Geo. Murphy Edgar Porter Donall Romine Ira Stout O. W. Sankey Donald Teets Nelson Woodford Robert 8S. Welte Alfred Wells Henry Wieland Chas. Welsh Harold Young Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co D. Adams Co Cod & Orr Bud's Garage Brighton Lumber Co Joe Birka Carson Plumbing Cox Motor Co J. L. Coffey & Sons Cooperative Service Co DOE Des Moines Steel Co A. Dusenberg Earl Hough Lowa Cent. Tele. Co Oy Pe Ee Lowa Mfg. Co Jos. T. Ryerson & Son Sieg Ottumwa Co Sands Store Standard Explosives Corp Syramig Sack Bie Coc Ae William Shettler Smart & Parrish Parts Herb Strous Tecneteotx Dan Brindley Dessa Shaw Mabel Shields Luella Swift Viola Smith Esther Hanson Mildred Heinold Katherine Cocklin Ethel Stout Eva Bauer Paul Ryner Hal Loughlin Irene Ofelt Wilma Graber Irma Meranek Pauline Hanft American Hosp. Sup. Co Teoccenns Enn Brighton Enterprise Ie Bebe Biklen Winter Grocer Blaul’s Grocery A. W. Dann Griffith Oil Co Midway Oil Station Clayton Nicholson Sinclair Refining Co Burcett Mills Eclipse Lumber Co Otto F. Frey Gierke Robinson Co E. E. Grecian Home Oil Co Home Lumber Co Mace Motor Co Geo. L. McDaniel Glass Mid Petr. Corp Thomas Nicholson Sorrell Auto Parts Standard Bearings Co J. W. Swartzendruber Sidters Auto Parts Brewer's Dairy Crone's Market Crone’s Carson Plumbing & Heating Co Grace Lee Co H. J. Heinz Co Higley Chemical O Iowa So. Util. Co Wm. Johnston Johnson & Johnson Kelley-Koett Mfg. Co R. L Powers’ Produce Ray A. Page Parke Davis Co Harry Reed Will Ross, Inc Don Stutsman Blanche Shalla Upjohn Company Wellman Creamery Washington Fruit Mkt Western Union Telegram Washington City H. L. Whittaker Rieke Motor Transfer Lines Cee Ahieee Ry& P. Rwy. Co Freicht A Francis Wright Keota Robert Dale Moody John Johnson Washington

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