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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1936
Page
2
Local notes list Christmas dinner guests at Lawrence Duwa home including J L Duwa and Velda Duwa, with others visiting from Kalona and Chicago. Plans mention a masseuse at Cy Bush res on Jan 2, auctioneers in Washington, Iowa, and residents traveling to Washington, D C.
Cardinal coach George Freshwaters takes his 1937 squad to Iowa City for a scrimmage with Rollie Williams' State University of Iowa team. Ex Cards manager Henry Little says the move signals desperate measures to match a past junior college powerhouse. The public scrimmage is set for New Year's Eve at the high school gym with reserved balcony seats at Lemmon's Pharmacy starting at five.
Dorothy Kenney of Riverside and Leopard Griffin age seven were admitted yesterday at noon for medical care. Irwin Moothart was dismissed yesterday afternoon to his home in Wellman.
Archibald Rutledge explains how to identify wildlife by sound in Nature Magazine. He describes the wild turkey’s tramp tread and leaf raking, and notes squirrels’ frisking, scurrying, and leaps as audible clues.
The article notes that face veils symbolize a bride's shyness before marriage and are removed or rearranged at the ceremony's end. The maid of honor handles this moment by returning the bouquet to the bride.
Geologists contend the Hudson River ranks among the continent's oldest rivers, suggesting a very early formation in North America.
Card thanks friends and neighbors who visited him in hospital and for flowers cards letters fruit candy Christmas cards and packages from Roland Rabenold.
In Wayland many relatives and friends visit over Christmas. Mrs. Paul Wittrig and her Elkhart, Indiana children stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Wyse. Several families including Hochstettlers of Kalona and Fixes from Pulaski share holiday time, with others arriving from Gary, Des Moines, and Pandora. The community notes progress in local rooms, hospitals, and mission services.
Five second round matches set in the Iowa Illinois YMCA league announced by Leo Hoover Washington manager. Washington and Hannibal lead tied standings while Washington hosts its round two opener against Monmouth January 13. Remaining games include Hannibal January 27 here Burlington February 2 Quincy February 8 and Keokuk February 17 here.
The Y offers end of year tourneys for boys with top players in high school checkers and ping pong. Hadley Edmondson and Lyle Edmondson lead with 23 wins in checkers, Francis Hughes 21. Chinese checkers leaders include Robera Davis with 7 and Dick Moore in junior play with 14. The three highest in each division will compete New Year's afternoon at the Y.
Residents of Morton Illinois spent several days last week visiting their son Emery and his family along with other relatives.
Neighbors and relatives gathered at the Highland Center home of Mrs. Will McCreedy on Christmas night for a pleasant birthday surprise. Attendees from Ames and Washington shared Christmas visits, with many family members listed including the McCreedy and Murphy households. The Highland Social club held its annual Christmas tree event at the Highland Center schoolhouse Thursday evening.
Martha Adams reports numerous Wellman visitors and family news during the holiday period. Newborn Patricia Rae Sechultz and baby Patric ia Rae Sechultz born December 30 are noted, along with other visitors, visits, and illness updates from local households and relatives.
Coach Kenneth Kimberling takes the Washington high school Demons to Bloomfield tonight aiming for a first victory. The ten man squad includes Carstensen Booth Custer Stewart Watson Kiesey Snyder Lewis McFadden and Little as they seek meaningful experience before next week’s Little Six games.
In OLDS Iowa on December 30 the Tri County league ended a triple tie when Ainsworth beat Wyman 24 to 22. Mt Union and Wayland won to stay tied for first. Mt Union girls tied Crawfordsville 18 to 18, no playoff set. Week's scores include Cotter 43 Olds 16 Crawfordsville 12 Wayland 48 Yarmouth 22. League pauses until January.
In Wyman Iowa on December 80 the husbands of the Wyman Community Club will entertain their wives and families at the school gym for the annual social event. The column lists visiting relatives, Christmas gatherings, and local residents’ holiday activities across several households.
A shellfish boat hauled a giant oyster from the South Pacific near Thursday Island. The shell measured 16 inches across with a maximum thickness of 4.5 inches and a mast capable of feeding the nine crew, as reported by Collier's Weekly.
Christmas visits fill Brighton as families from Des Moines Ottumwa and Rock Island return home. Local residents ship to Revere Cedar Rapids and Washington while new movers join the parsonage staff.
Columbus Junction reports improvements at the Shell filling station on Highway 1 near here. Leonhard owner and assistant Harry Snyder announce the lunch room addition and note Mrs. Lillian McDowell has returned to Keokuk after a visit.
John Zieglowskys and family hosted the annual Christmas dinner near Havre the day after Christmas. A noon chicken dinner followed by a Christmas tree, carols, gifts from Santa, and an afternoon of visiting featured both local and out of town relatives.
The passage credits Catherine de Medici with establishing the corset in its full form. It alleges she detested a large waist and devised a strait jacket to confine it. The device extended from throat to waist and allegedly reduced her waist to thirteen inches, a standard for a long period.
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