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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Molison former county agricultural agent residents of Grinnell suffered heavy fire damage to their recently remodeled farm home three miles east of town Saturday night. The fire origin is unknown and the family escaped via an outside ladder from the upstairs with three children.
Wellman defeated Richland 30 to 22 and Kalona beat West Chester 38 to 27 to pull Wellman Kalona and Richland into a four way tie for first in the Ke-Wash league. Kalona led early against West Chester, then finished strong to win 38-27.
Perry and LeRoy Hayes and Mrs. Dale Long plan to travel home tonight to Chicago Los Angeles and Boston after the death of their mother Mrs Anna Hayes. Mr and Mrs Ervin Koenig and daughter Jean and Mrs Cora Davis of Riverside were lunch guests at the Harry Watkins home yesterday. Esther Hanson a nurse at Washington county hospital has resigned and will return to Omaha Nebraska for Christmas.
Judy Arthur daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Arthur was discharged last evening from the hospital after treatment and recovery.
Washington High Demons clash with Burlington five in a conference debut as Burlington seeks its fourth win in four winter starts. Bobby Lowe may return part time for the Demons while Grayhounds star Bop Kitterman looms as the key to stopping the one man show. Junior College Cardinals travel to Independence to meet Jaysee cagers with Norbert Norris handling backboards and Frank Dea out for the week.
Woman's Relief Corps members held their annual Christmas dinner and program at the G A R hall with about forty attendees. The event featured a turkey dinner, Christmas carols, piano music by Mrs Remps Haimpsher, readings by Mrs Mable Gray and Mrs Pearl Whistler, and a Christmas tree donated by Mrs Mable Gray.
The Baptists beat the United Presbyterians two games to one with wins in the first and third games. The Christian church forfeited to the Methodists. A practice match occurred between Methodists and other church league players. Current standings follow.
Mrs. Walter M. Meek of Grosse Pointe arrives for Christmas week with relatives including Mr. Meek’s father. Mrs. Stewart and daughter host Christmas dinner with Mrs. Stewart’s mother. Mrs. George Brinton leaves for Hampton to visit Supt. and Mrs. Rankin. Ralph Thompson heads to Tucson to join Mrs. Thompson for holidays. Harold Gray joins Stewart and Crane garage sales force after years in Washington. Valley Ladies Aid holds a Christmas Food Sale at Washington Cleaners. Tom Carson attends Master Plumbers association Christmas dinner in Fairfield. Dorothy Keinmueller plans Christmas in Tomah Wisconsin with her parents. R. M. Wen, a Toledo machinist mate on the Wasp, still aboard Norfolk, Va., arrives early morning.
Mrs Vic Crone hosted nine members of the Pythian past chiefs association last evening. Plans were made for the annual dinner January 23 at the K P hall. New officers for next year include Mrs Dan Rohrer Jr president Mrs A Bo Schmoelier vice president and Mrs G A Reinert secretary treasurer. After the meeting Donna Crone arranged the Christmas gift exchange. Bridge followed with Mrs Reinert winning the prize. Mrs Ted Crone helped with refreshments and Mrs Harry G Miller will host the next meeting.
About seventy members attended the Eastern Star family Christmas party at the Masonic Temple last night. A cooperative dinner followed by a program in the chapter room featured Mrs. Harvey Meek as chairman, group singing, solos, recitations, a duet by Bob and Dick Dodder, and a drum solo by Marie Blattner. Santa Claus distributed gifts and snacks were shared during the gift exchange.
Sixteen members of Chapter Y T T T attended a dessert bridge hosted by Mrs. Robert Lytle with Mrs. William Shannon assisting. Christmas greenery and a decorated tree adorned the room while four tables competed. Mrs. Harold M. Putnam won the high score prize. An exchange of Christmas gifts followed.
Mr and Mrs W E Frame announce the secret marriage of their daughter Helen Marjorie to George Johnston of Atlantic. They wed in Maryville Missouri in March 1939. Mrs Johnston is a 1935 Ainsworth High School graduate and trained nurse at Iowa University Oakdale. Johnston former Oakdale employee recently completed barbering training in Cedar Rapids. They will reside in Columbus Junction after February 1.
George M. Benson of Ottumwa marries Margaret Seirles in a Wesley Methodist ceremony officiated by Rev. J. B. Johnson on Friday December 18. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. William Staebler. Benson, son of E. M. Benson of Des Moines, is a Heinz employee. Seirles is an alumna of Ottumwa hospital school. The couple will live at 1012 East Plum Street Ottumwa.
White Oak School will host a Thursday program with lunch served. The event is led by teacher Thelma Benson.
Today celebrates two long marriages and a list of birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Christner Jr. observe nineteen years married, while Mel and Mrs. Harry Bishop mark thirty-five years. Read as part of a local birthdays roster are Mrs. Joe Satorek, Mrs. Kalathmel Carl Hedges, Bud Wallace, Mrs. W. B. Dupuis, Mrs. John Wehr, Gleede Dold, Alfred Brown, Mrs. Albert Stransky, and several young honorees including Richard Allen Stephens eight, Dayle Hoyle seventeen, Priscilla Dicken fourteen, Clarence Brown birthday, and Margaret Ann Stoops thirteen. A group—Mrs. A Belter, Rosalie Combs, Isabelle Combs—plans two weeks in California including Fresno, Los Angeles, and Long Beach.
The Royal Neighbors elected officers at a potluck gathering hosted by Mrs. Nettie Horn. Nine members attended and chose Lillian Little as oracle, Gertrude Walker as vice oracle, Nellie Moriarty as chaplain, Margaret Payne as recorder, Lucvy Knauss as receiver, Mae Lewis as inner sentinel, and Nettie Horn as outer sentinel with appointive officers to be named in January. A Christmas gift exchange and social hour followed the business session.
A short four day visit with Mr and Mrs Joe Wehr occurred on North Marion Avenue detailing a family trip. The readable fragment notes the travelers’ stay with the Wehr family and location on North Marion Avenue.
Friday Knights Templar and wives potluck at 6 30 p m Masonic Temple bring table service bread and butter sandwiches and dish to pass gift for grab bag not to exceed 25 cents Rebekah meeting 7 30 a m C C F hath W R C meeting 2 30 p m G A BR hal Jackson buys 4 H club promptly at 7 p m Farm Bureau offices Friendly Bible class of Baptist church costs supper 30 p m Rudie Schmidt home 1027 Fast Main street bring own bowl and silverware Christmay exchange Tuesday Damascus Shrine regular meeting 3 p m Masonic Temple note change of time
Mrs Will Hemmings entertained seven friends at a Wednesday noon birthday dinner for her mother Mrs KG Fox. A turkey meal accompanied a large birthday cake with candy Santas and Christmas trees. The table featured gift favors and seasonal decor.
Mrs. C A Boice hosted Chapter 1, P E O, at a Christmas party last evening. Donations were made to the Goodfellows and the Child's Institute in Omaha. Mrs C W McLaughlin led the program with interesting information.
Fourteen members of the Rural Woman's club met yesterday at Mrs Lloya Alliman’s home with two guests, Frances Cherry and Hubert Redlinger. President Lestey Luckenbill presided, Will Marie led the program of carols and readings, and a quartet including Alliman on piano, Mary Shields on violin, and Luckenbill on cello performed. A Christmas exchange and gifts followed. refreshments were served by Mary Shields. The club’s annual dinner is set for January 9 at the TP W Hunter house.
Mrs Earl Grige hosted a Christmas luncheon for club members at her Wes Chester home. Guests enjoyed a two course meal with red and silver decor and lighted tapers. Each member drew for a Sunshine Sister and welcomed two new members, Mr and Mrs Willard Campbell.
Group singing of carols was led by Mrs Morrison with Mrs McCleery at the piano. An exchange of gifts was held and refreshments were served. Twenty three members and two guests Mrs Erbe and Mrs Werry attended.
Shirt factories in Derry Northern Ireland plan to produce a total of 590900 shirts for sale. The project involves local mills and workers supporting regional textile output.
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