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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1933
Page
8
Rudolph Schlichting was named director at the Col umbus Junction Shipping association annual meeting in the town hall. Henry Oak and H O Meredith were re elected, with Milton Pretz and J M Wilson as other directors. Fay Green serves as manager.
The year’s coldest day hits 12 below as True Story magazine debuts in stores today. Call to reserve a copy at 15 cents per issue.
Washington high school debaters challenged by Parsons college teams in a Tuesday Eve Lincoln debate. Washington junior college will host two negative teams and one affirmative with Parsons coaches leading the effort. Washington plans further debates with Iowa Wesleyan and others, aiming for the Iowa City University tournament in early April.
Bancroft, leader of laymen, addresses a Methodist meeting recounting the story of Bishop Francis Mc Connell's mother who faced widowhood with five children and little support. He cites Macedonia's selfless giving beyond means and urges believers to give generously, asking how much they can give.
Gene Gookin former Columbus high school football captain visited Roy Maurer and friends in town. Miss Helen Stephens recovering after surgery at Hershey hospital Muscatine left hospital Tuesday. Mrs Louie Warner and Miss Linnie Warner attended Amanda Petersen’s funeral at Panora Sunday. Mrs Katie Bowman returned from Washington visit with sister Mrs J W Bidwell. L E Maurer visited Burlington Saturday. Laymen conference for Iowa-Des Moines annual conference to promote lay activities. Louisa county to host at Wapello Methodist church Friday with services at 3 PM and 7:30 PM. BE Don Bancroft of Ohio to speak. Ladies Aid to serve supper at Cello Morose church home. Erma Beckey visiting aunt Mrs Merchert Crull in Fredonia and attending high school. Katheryn Howell visiting friends in Grandview this week. Mr and Mrs Clem Burris of Cotter community celebrated.
Iowa lawmakers remain split today over a farm mortgage relief bill as the senate and house push competing measures after days of debate. Gov. Clyde L. Herring weighs legality and backing shifts amid clashes on committee size budget and arbitration finality.
The record lists church meetings and youth activities with attendees Carl and Jane Rothlisberger Ernest Meyer and others. It notes rescheduled Monday social due to bad roads, declamatory contest winners Mildred Meyer Marvin Lambert Alice Rothlisberger and others, and upcoming township and county contests, tests and visits to Living Lake and Washington.
Havre reports Edna Wittlis and Arlin Wittris visiting in Iowa City to see Donald Smith in hospital. Samuel Wittmer competes in a declamatory contest and will enter the county district contest in Washington on 25th. Family visits, guests, and chores noted as springlike weather arrives with gloom.
A Mexican man who gave the name Jotn Alfiro was detained after stealing a coat and vest from a Penney store. A clerk alerted the sheriff, the suspect was captured before leaving town, fingerprints taken, and he was released with a warning to move on. Also mentions Gulf Stream's immense water volume per Boys' Life.
A couple marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Saturday evening by hosting a dinner for about thirty friends who attended the gathering.
East Jackson Jan. 36 reports only Sunday school at Hethel on January 29 as Rev. Parker did not attend and no preaching occurred. Fifty people attended, hearing reports from the Older Girls and Boys Conference presented after the 8 a.m. service by Maurice Meyer and David McCartney.
A century ago rights of way often cut through occupied residences. One manor in England stood for years before being removed as a public rights champion walked from the front door to the back during his annual pilgrimage.
Local notes report Chas Brown the auctioneer excelling. Mildred Patterson an auditor’s office worker and her sisters Esther and Martha plan to move into a new upstairs apartment at 502 South Iowa Avenue. D F Macon, Washington Iowa, handles the upcoming sale. Mrs Clyde Hillhouse of Brighton visited Riverside after judging a declamatory contest. John Lemmon returns from Chicago after optometry studies. County Agent W J Roudabush, farm bureau president E P Hayes, and Jot Jones attend a Fairfield district meeting as the bureau moves to a new office by Monday.
Benson's wild animal enterprise, importing and selling to 285 zoos and 16 circuses, reports a brisk market with orders for lions kangaroos elephants snakes and chimpanzees. Giraffes and Indian rhinoceros command high prices as total stock reaches 3208 beasts and birds.
Des Moines Iowa February 2 UPA reports a series of summer program planning meetings to be held in 17 vocational agriculture centers from February 2 to March 11. Locations include George Manson Donnellson Radcliffe New Hampton Strawberry Point Atlantic Alleman Montezuma St Charles La Porte City Tipton Forest City Corydon Grand Junction Mareh 8 Mapleton Red Oak with H M Hamlin of Iowa State College and P I Barker of Iowa Falls assisting the state supervisor in the work.
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