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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1939
Page
2
A long list of local residents and visitors recounts holiday gatherings in Washington county. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Warfel, Dr. Ray Boyer, Mr. and Mrs. Boyer, and area families from Burlington to Sioux City. Also notes wage hour bank hours starting January 2 1940 and a 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Bealer.
Harold Finke of Keeta was admitted yesterday afternoon for gunshot wounds. Mr and Mrs Earl Dickenson of Brighton welcomed a daughter this morning at 6 35 weighing five pounds eight and a half ounces
Thursday callers included Mr and Mrs Harold Ross of Wellman and Mr and Mrs Sheldon Hawkins of Columbus Junction plus Frances Alsop of Columbus Junction and Helen Lindenmeyer of West Chester. Ruth McGraw a St Luke's nurse in Cedar Rapids returned to work after Christmas at her parents J L and Mrs McGraw. Mrs Mayme Burich came back from Iowa City after Christmas with sister Mrs C E Neuzil and family. Their mother Kathryn Bartosky remained for an over New Year visit. Joe McCreedy travels to Mexico Missouri for an extended visit with sister Mrs John Harding. Ruth Hardt of Winona Minnesota and Adelaide Moran of St Paul Minnesota arrive from Chicago with Henrietta Hull and will stay with Dr and Mrs H C Hull as houseguests until Wednesday. Miss Moran and Miss Stull attended a three day national speech convention in Chicago and will depart Wednesday night to resume studies at the University of Minnesota.
Helen Alcorn and parents returned from an overt Christmas visit in Kansas with relatives in Belleville. Kenneth Peters and Rose Ellen Lillyblade are engaged to be married. James Boone and Marguerite Lewis secured marriage licenses in town. Bill Augustine resumes work after Christmas visit with his father. Various Davenport weekend plans feature Al Couppee, Don Stuteman, Vera Stutsman, Marjorie Holmes, Rob Stutsman, and Stutsman family members in Iowa and Arkansas.
Mrs Burke and four children from Long Beach Calif travel two days unsupervised to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Will Lins and relatives. A Christmas party at the church featured songs, recitations, a tree, Santa, and treats from an L A S committee.
A noon Thursday family dinner at the Earl Redlinger home honored Cacet M J Redlinger of West Point New York. Attending were the host and hostess and their children Mar waleen Mary Louise Duane Barbara Jane Mr and Mrs Hubert Redlinger Bobby and Jimmy Mr and Mrs Charles George and children Mr and Mrs M J Redlinger Mr and Mrs Raymond Redlinger Betty Mary Catherine Colleen and Billy Berg of Fairfield Robert Porter and the honoree.
The rise of Philippine gold mining traces to American soldiers who stayed in the islands after the Spanish-American War, fueling early mining ventures and development.
Indelible ink marks may be removed by applying equal parts turpentine and ammonia to the stained areas. The method is noted for its simple chemistry and practical use in correcting permanent marks on fabrics and surfaces.
Mrs Francis Lins hosted the Sunshine circle at her home with a surprise for Mrs Will Lins whose birthday was Friday the 22nd. Mrs Una Gordon and L M Birhey joined as guests, a noon dinner was served by Mrs Grace McCreedy, and members listed attended as they planned a move to a farm between Ainsworth and Kavie.
Mr and Mrs W I Hill will mark their fifty fifth anniversary on New Year's day but keep plans modest due to Mr Hill illness. Their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs George Hill of Burlington will join them for the day with other family possibly, but no elaborate plans are set.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Sanders and daughter Karen Joan hosted a turkey dinner at their Keota residence Thursday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hal Richards and Mrs Will Sanders with daughter Martha, and Mr and Mrs F E Bilis of Corydon. Willis Richards could not attend due to illness.
Young people in St. James parish were entertained at a parish event. The gathering featured community activities and local organizers overseeing the entertainment for attendees.
Burlington parents Mr and Mrs Charles Nuss announce the engagement of their daughter Madelyn Ruth to David E Wittmer of Mr Pleasant. The couple’s wedding date is not set. Madelyn Ruth is twin sister of Mrs Kendall Stephens, formerly of Mr Pleasant, and David Wittmer is son of Mr and Mrs Ezra Wittmer of Wayland.
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