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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1941
Page
2
Mrs. R Dage visits relatives in town while several out of town residents attend events and meetings. A K of P knight ordination, a Baptist chicken pie supper, and a Pythian Sister card party highlight community gatherings as residents attend conventions and pursue education and work opportunities in Des Moines and Los Angeles.
Packwood high school basketball teams travel to West Chester Tuesday for a doubleheader with the second teams tipping off at seven and the main game to follow. Packwood, coached by Fred Maasdam, enjoys a strong season as West Chester also faces three non conference foes this season including Wayland and Ainsworth.
Mrs. Ada Dewey arrived from Pasadena to handle business after a heavy fire damaged the Ross Variety store. She is staying with Miss Bila Warren. Local residents Neva Jean Robertson, Myrla Stephens, S Rothschild, Marie Jackson, and others visited family or traveled to Chicago, Cedar Rapids, or Des Moines for visits and shopping.
Mr and Mrs L F Crull and Roger of Davenport visit the VanMeter home with Alice Crull of Fredonia and Dorothy VanMeter of Davenport. Mrs W H Allen of Centerville leaves for Chicago to visit sister Mrs D D Rinehart.
Dismissed Saturday were Mrs. Frank Moore and son William Roy of Ainsworth Carrie Blake at 602 East Jefferson and Donald Bowes of Crawfordsville. James L. Meeks of Riverside admitted Saturday afternoon. Dismissed Sunday were Mrs. Wilbur Chandler, Bob Blair, Mrs. L K Franke and son Dennis Elroy of Keota, Mrs. Curtis Maines and baby Glenda Rose of Wellman, Mrs. Howard Moore and baby Carolyn Cecile of Wellman. Mrs. A J Lahr of East Pleasant Plain admitted Sunday morning for a fractured leg. Mrs. Ralph Glider and baby Betty Francine dismissed this morning for Wellman.
Des Moines February 3. A proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit diversion of gasoline tax funds to any purpose other than highway maintenance and construction is ready for House introduction. Rep Curtis W. Gregory of Adel leads the proposal which the assembly passed in the last session and it would appear on the 1942 ballot if approved again by this legislature.
Des Moines reports Governor George A. Wilson signed the 60 percent tax assessment bill passed by the legislature. The measure mandates real property be taxed at 60 percent of its actual value with an emergency clause, becoming law after publication in two Iowa papers.
A bombing a murder a kidnapping and arson shook the Shanghai international settlement with renewed pro Japanese terrorism. Two Chinese courts were bombed but no casualties were reported. An editor of a pro Chinese paper was wounded by an unidentified gunman.
A fire of undetermined origin swept the D and M shoe store in Boone, destroying stock and spreading to the Spurteen Mercantile Co. basement with several thousand dollars in losses. Clerks found the fire after hours. D and M shoe store losses were $7,600 and Gilt Mart suffered $1,500. Insurance adjusters expected to assess the Spurgeon store damage.
Earl Dew 18 of Sac City dies from skull fracture after being thrown during a race at Agua Caliente Mexico. He died while en route to a San Diego hospital. He was an 18 year old champion who had just earned a gold watch emblematic of his title and had recently visited his parents in Sac City.
Dr Stoddard Lane pastor of Plymouth Congregational church Des Moines will replace Karl Olsen as headline speaker at the annual rural young people's assembly. The event occurs during Farm and Home week at Iowa State College on February 14 and 15.
George Carew found a $55 bill in an old bound magazine collection. The note, dating to January 14 1779 per congressional resolution, appears genuine and was undisturbed for about 75 years. The book belonged to Carew’s father.
Charlies W Whit ham 83 Fairfield nursery man died at his home after a day of illness. He began operating a nursery there in 1890 and with his wife celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary last Dec. 21. He is survived by his wife, one son and two daughters.
The crescent moon’s position follows from the relative geometry of the sun moon and earth and can be predicted ahead of time.
Marjorie King Wilbur, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wilbur of Council Bluffs, married Burke M Gillespie also of Council Bluffs on January 11 1941 at the home of Mr and Mrs B J Parson in Redwood Falls Minnesota Attendants included B J Parson and his son Robert Gillespie is with the Sixth Medical Battalion at Fort Snelling Minnesota The couple's backgrounds include Abraham Lincoln High School Park College Parkville Missouri and Missouri University journalism degrees with both having roles at the Council Bluffs Nonpareil before and after marriage.
About 50 women attended a silver benefit tea hosted by Mrs. Paul R. Horak on Saturday afternoon for the infantile paralysis fund. The tea featured patriotic red, white and blue decorations and lighted tapers. Mrs. Harry Sowden led the tea table with Mrs. Nelse Westermark assisting in receiving guests from nearby county towns. A nice sum was raised for the fund.
The Woman's Relief Corps met Saturday afternoon in G A L R hall with eighteen members. President Mrs. C O Sehmitt led the business session as general orders were filed and no relief work reported. The charter was draped in memory of Ida S. McBride and Mrs Hattie Mayhew. thirteen sick calls noted.
The Sunset Circle met at Mrs rank Boshart's home with ten members attending. Mrs Spangler led the business session while the hostess served refreshments. The group planned an all day February meeting with a family basket dinner at Mrs Clarence Hering's home on February 12.
A cottage prayer meeting is announced for Wednesday afternoon at 30 dollars in the home of Mrs. E. M. Pierce at 903 North Iowa Avenue, Denver ZIP 80212.
Sixteen couples enjoyed the Y M C A recreational facilities during the first in a series of Saturday night events. The 8 p m start allowed arrivals after work, with table games and swimming on the agenda. Open to married and unmarried couples over high school age, whether or not they are Y members.
Forrest Donaldson and family mark three celebrations this month with Mrs Donaldson's birthday today, the husband's on February 22, and son Walter James Donaldson on February 16. Cedar Rapids native Donald J Davis also enjoys a birthday with Keota Gregor Emry Valley Ralph Derby and Mrs Anwyl in Washington observing today. Mrs Reaney of Columbus Junction turns 82 and Donna Reif of West Chester is ten years old.
Notices for the social calendar are due by 10 am Monday. The column lists meetings and events across organizations including Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple D of V GAK Ob A R and various lodges clubs and aid societies with changes in date or location and times ranging from afternoon to evening throughout the week.
The Emma C. Anderson mission study group of the Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service will gather Friday afternoon at 509 West Washington Street. The session opens at 2 40 pm with Mrs A Anderson leading the study.
Mrs Victoria Griffin spent Friday with her twin brother Victor Lafour ek and family in South English, continuing their birthday anniversary practice. Mr Milo Ingram of Oelwein visited his parents Mr and Mrs William Ingram this week, while Rt Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier and Rev J J Fath visited Davenport duties.
Mrs A K Baldrige entertained thirteen members of the Nineteenth Century club at a Saturday luncheon at her home. Centerpiece of spring flowers graced the table as the program featured a book review by Mrs Carl J Roberts on Pilgrim's Way by John Buchan.
The Merry Maids 4 H Club held its first meeting of the year at Grace and Helen Pearson home. Eleven of sixteen members attended with the leader to set a New Year resolution. An open discussion on girls responsibilities and a conservation report were given. Refreshments were served and a drive to raise membership to twenty four is underway.
Seven girls met in the Legion hall Saturday to organize a new Camp Fire group. Members are Phyllis Orcutt Margaret Ann Plumly Carla Guther Laurene Godwin Alricia Longwell Jeanne Rudiger and Nancy Patterson. They chose the name Jasweda the Indian term for the Milky Way as a symbol of their aim. Meetings will be held Friday afternoons in the Legion hall.
A Glendale school program is scheduled for Monday evening at 8 o clock. Attendees bring their own dishes including briny sandwiches and vegetable salad. The event title SOULS is noted. The Baptist ladies plan a chicken pie supper at the church on Thursday evening starting at 5 pm. Everyone is welcome.
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