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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1941
Page
2
Adrian Sutton returns from Iowa State for Christmas vacation. Five out of town soloists headline a Choral Vesper Service at 4:00 PM Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Local students including Cloid and Carol Smith and Jack and Rachael Ann GalloWay arrive for holidays. Other visitors include Bill Brewer Carolyn Carbee Rita Peck and P F Whis ter family members.
Fred Neff was dismissed to his home in Wayland this morning. Arnold Walken of Garnett Kan was dismissed this morning. Roger Lord of Lockridge underwent a major operation this morning. Fred Stewart Washington route 3 underwent a major operation this morning. Raymond Baer 311 Mast Washington underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.
A note reports the United States has thirty cities with populations above three hundred thousand. It highlights growth trends in urban areas and the concentration of residents in major metropolitan regions.
Washington high school lost to Muscatine 41 to 23 with Muscatine guards Block and a Muskies' scoring balance led by 10 points from Block and Dick Marshall for Washington tallying 10. Don Klein added six in a game Muscatine controlled from the first quarter.
A Christmas choral vespers service at 4 00 features organ preludes and carols. Junior Choir processional There Were Shepherds Beautiful Savior Cantique de Noe Lullaby and Jesus Bambino are performed by soloists Ruth Michels Harris White Margaret Corbin and others with violin and piano accompaniment. The service ends with Hallelujah Chorus and an offertory.
Ainsworth Tigers beat Cotter 22 to 16 on home floor to claim the Tri County League traveling trophy amid a large crowd. The game was tight all quarter with Cotter leading at halftime and Ainsworth pulling away in the final period. In the secondary matchup, Ainsworth won 22 to 14 over Cotter.
Richland and Kalona stay atop the Ke-Wash league after week wins. Richland edged Wellman 21-16 as McNarren and Swartzendruber led scoring. Keota beat Brighton 34-15 with Gammon leading Keota and Hesseltyne scoring for Brighton. Kalona defeated West Chester 17-11 after a 10-1 first half. League pauses for Christmas. play resumes January.
A halibut typically matures at about eleven years old and can live to ages near forty. The note highlights age milestones for the species and general longevity ranges.
Crawfordsville boys beat Olds 48 to 42 in a tight Tri-County league matchup here last night. Jones led Crawfordsville with 23 points, while Anderson scored 14 for Olds and M. Huston added 18 for Olds. Olds girls defeated Crawfordsville 82 to 11.
War bulletins report Dutch air action off Sarawak sinking three Japanese cruisers or putting them out of action. Berlin dispatch says German submarines sank four enemy supply ships totalling 17,900 tons with two tankers and one merchant ship damaged. Moscow front sees heavy fighting with Russian losses on the central sector.
Conductor George McLaughlin of Sioux City, 57, a North Western freight train crew member, died of a heart attack in the yard office in Council Bluffs just after finishing his run.
The Christmas program at Christian Tabernacle will be held next Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The program features songs such as Jingle Bells Away in a Manger and There s Christmas In the Air with performances by groups and individuals including Arlene York Virginia Bowers Ruth Chorpening Esther Chorpening Nancy Morrison and Elaine Moberly among others. It includes recitations dialogues and a playlet Keeping Christmas with many junior and senior participants.
Mrs. Rhua Helmick announces a candlelight vesper service at 4 15 p m Sunday December 21 at the Presbyterian church in Brighton The program includes Christmas carols organ and piano solo and chorus readings and a benediction by Dr Whiting with participation from Maude Waterhouse Lucile Statler Jean Knopp Leona Whisler and others
Raymond Dahlier, 16, confessed to shooting his father August 50, mother, sister Anna Mae 10, and brother Kenneth 5 at their burning farm home near Little Falls Minnesota. He told Sheriff William Butcher he planned the killings for a long time and would do it again with no remorse.
The text notes that in its earliest stage a baby oyster resembles a microscopic thimble, featuring a hairy belt around its middle.
Bethlehem Commandery members and families enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Masonic temple attended by 55 people. Mrs. George McDaniel and Mrs. J. L. Kennedy led the meal as tables were decorated and a Christmas tree distributed gifts. The meeting following the party elected Russell Goodin as commander and chosen officers for the new year with others to be appointed.
Vera Darbyshire who will move to California after Christmas was guest of honor at two parties. A mother-daughter shower hosted by Mrs. Neill Truman and Maurine Walker featured gifts of hot pads and recipes, with several named guests. A linen shower hosted by Mary Donaldson included a luncheon cloth, napkins, and a sled gift display, while guests toasted the honoree and shared holiday refreshments.
A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Knauss for their daughter Connie Rae who turned four on December 18. Nine children attended, enjoying outdoor games and indoor gift unwrapping with pink sweet peas and four candles on the cake. Mrs. Knauss, assisted by Mrs. Francis Crone, served refreshments. Attendees included Janet Morgan Maxine Crone Bettie Jean Nelson and Peggy Rae Lynn. Larry Renoux and Connie Rae's brothers were unable to attend but sent gifts.
D. H. Elwell of Denison visited Davenport with his mother Mrs. Carrie Elwell. They joined a reunion and banquet for army buddies who served on the Mexican border, with the Elwells traveling between Davenport and Denison.
Iowa doctors from neighboring communities assist towns missing resident physicians as military calls rise. The Iowa State Medical Society notes the shortage is not yet acute with about 160 of 2700 active physicians in service.
Howard V. Martin, a Sioux City department store executive who died last week, left 30000 to nine institutions. The will, filed for probate in district court, also bequeathed 10000 to Blessed Sacrament Catholic church. Morningside College Trinity College and Convent of the Good Shepherd are named among beneficiaries.
Mrs Dorothy Fitzsimmons entertained the Riverside Bridge club at the C. V. Dautremont home for the annual Christmas party. Three tables played with Mrs Edward Bushek winning high score, Mrs Harold Cress taking the traveling prize, and Mrs Donald Riley earning the all-out award. Refreshments followed and gifts were exchanged among members. Attending were Mrs Ivan McCreedy Mrs Gerald Cress Mrs T A Ryan Mrs Norval Flynn Mrs R H Heitzman Mrs Harold Cress Mrs Donald Riley Mrs Edward Bushek Mrs Elmo Knittel Mrs A H Pogge and Mrs Fred Kron.
At a lodge meeting two members Edna Crone and Ida Neff were initiated. Punice Thompson of Vancouver Wash attended as guest. An joint installation of Rebekahs and Odd Fellows officers is set for Wednesday evening Jan 7 with committees named for refreshments dining room entertainment and auditing. The children's Christmas party is announced for Monday Dec 22 at the hall.
A reprint of the cookie recipe corrects omitted ingredients. It lists sugar butter brown sugar eggs flour soda spices chopped English walnuts currants raisins fruit mix cherries oats and notes chilling dough overnight then slicing and baking at 365 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
As far back as 1857 a railroad tested refrigerated transport by insulating box cars and placing ice in doorways after loading perishables.
Shepherd funds of 5000 dollars each support Briar Cliff college Florence Crittenton home Wall Street Mission St Anthony s orphanage and St Monica s home all located in Sioux City with donors and amounts unspecified.
Sunday 4 p.m. Christmas Vesper by the Presbyterian Church with five out-of-town soloists. Monday H J club hosts a Christmas pot luck at Dewey Weeks home with gift exchanges. Friendly Bible Class of Baptist church holds a 6:30 p.m. pot luck and Christmas party with gift exchange at the church. Rebekah-Odd Fellow presents a Children’s Christmas party in the evening. I G O F Ball. Damascus Shrine holds regular meeting at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple.
A roundup of local celebrations notes two wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Christner Jr. plus multiple births and upcoming birthdays including Ira Rathmel Carl Hedges W Dupuis Wehr Alfred Brown and more with several 18th 14th 15th and 91st milestones across Xenia Pleasant Hill Coppock Richmond and Brighton communities. The list also mentions Richard Allan Stephens asking a ninth birthday and Maxine Guenther's 18th birthday forthcoming with family connections across the area.
Elsie Bratten Clayvee Burham Carolyn Carbee Bob Carson Paul Horak and Mrs Harold Mangold prepare to start a new year as activities resume tomorrow in the community.
Joyce Brewer daughter of Mr and Mrs Jay Brewer will be four tomorrow. Josephine Oldfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Oldfield of the Pilotburg district will be nine.
The notice lists Vera Turnipseed of Wellman and Audrey Jean Putnam, daughter of Mrs. Ralph Hesseltine, as people who will celebrate birthdays tomorrow.
The West Chester Pythian Sisters announce a business meeting for Tuesday evening December 238. A 10 cent gift exchange will take place and refreshments will be served by order of the M E C. 26313.
The R O S club held a cooperative Christmas party at Mrs. Ray Lambert’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Pat Johnson and Mrs. Mae Wallace who scored high and low in bridge. A grab bag gift exchange followed, with plans for the next meeting on January 14 hosted by Mrs. Grove Letts.
The Woman's Council of the Church of Christ held a Christmas party for forty members and guests in the church social rooms. Committee members planned the program with devotions, readings, a Luke Christmas story, a duet, and two readings. Refreshments were served by the committee during the social hour.
Margaret Baltzer daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Baltzer of Los Angeles California and Ralph R Lemley son of Mrs H G Benr of McAllen Texas were married yesterday in Kahoka Missouri. The ceremony at the Methodist parsonage was officiated by Rev J M Monroe with a single ring ceremony. The bridegroom's mother and grandmother Mrs J K Kunath attended. A wedding dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs A H Byers followed. The couple will live in Santa Monica where Lemley has worked for Douglas Aircraft.
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