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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1940
Page
2
Valentine theme note promotes flowers delivered in Washington free of charge and available nationwide at a reasonable cost. It mentions special Valentine trim on all potted plants and rides in a 1940 model truck bob-sled for parties.
Local notes report Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reinhard and daughter moving to an apartment in the Lemmon building. Mr. Reinhard works at Peters hardware. L. C. Whilits Jr. of Chicago visits his parents in town this week. Various locals, including Mrs. Grace Scott of Lawrence and Mrs. Merrill Harkness, spend time with relatives. Rev. I. Fredmund conducts a funeral in Cedar Falls before returning. Dr. and Mrs. George Gallup of Princeton, on the Golden State Limited, pass through en route to Los Angeles for a stay.
Switzerland hosts abundant skiing chances with mountain railways handling the ascent. St Moritz, a premier resort, features four such railways serving visitors seeking varied alpine access.
Mt Pleasant faces Demons at home in the high school tilt while the Cardinals travel to Burlington. Last week Burlington defeated Keokuk 38 to 39 and Fairfield beat Ottumwa 25 to 21, with other results including Muscatine over Washington 45 to 23 and Mt Pleasant over Et Madison 39 to 9.
Washington boxers opened the district Golden Gloves in Cedar Rapids with Clarence Haifley earning a three round decision over Week Root of Cedar Rapids. Dwayne Felton of Washington lost a close decision to Byron Stewart of Cedar Rapids. Tonight Rob Anderson and Pat McDole will fight, with other Washington entries in action in the 125 to 160 pound classes as preliminaries continue.
In Italy full fare is collected on trains for youngsters over a certain height. This relieves conductors of arguments with thrifty mothers who insist that their little boy is still under age.
Riverside high school hosted Nichols high school for a basketball doubleheader. Nichols boys dominated 63 to 23 while Riverside girls defeated Nichols 26 21 as Meeks led Riverside with 6 goals and 6 free throws. Next Tuesday Kalona teams visit Riverside.
A government survey states that 16 billion gallons of gasoline consumed annually in the United States equates to the energy of 15 Niagara-scale waterfalls, underscoring the vast energy usage in transport and industry.
Burlington takes the floor at Clark Field-House in a home clash with J C Cardinals under coach J F Curly Thomason. The Cardinals bring Mangold Jungbluth Keiper Watson and Chuck in the starting five with Carstensen Gingerich Finke Thrapp and McGinnis among reserves, aiming to rebound after a 58 to 39 defeat at Maquoketa.
Ainsworth defeated Mt Union 35 to 29 in a close game on their home floor Friday. Mt Union led by five at the end of the first quarter and carried a 20 to 16 halftime edge before Ainsworth rallied to win. The second team contest ended Mt Union 16 to 15.
At the hospital J Fleming Harper and infant George Charles of Ainsworth, Mrs Glenn Lord and infant son, Kate Shalla, Mrs Milton Smith and infant son of Washington route 1, and Mrs John Lemmon with baby daughter Jacqueline Anne were all dismissed yesterday or this morning.
Dorothy Thompson and relatives from Fair field and Ainsworth spent the weekend visiting in town with the Nelson Thompsons and the Hendersons. Ainsworth and Wayland connections shopped here on Saturday and Monday. LaHoma Johnson, a Farm and Loan worker, underwent an appendectomy at Sigourney hospital. Martha Anne Mace will fill her office role during absence.
Fresh eggs retail 18c per dozen from Reister Bros. 303tf. Mr and Mrs Harry Rimmer traveled to Chicago for Merchandise week. Guy Troxell and Lyle Morgan from Columbus City attended Ira Troxel's funeral in Gallatin Missouri then returned via Des Moines. C J McCahill and Bert Reinhard to Des Moines hardware convention. T H Peters plan Des Moines trip then retirement. Ed Grayson and daughter Mrs R D Temple visited Davenport. Mrs Temple heads to Anaheim after caring for a relative ill and deceased.
Isabelle Kennard of Riverside married Ernest Krantz son of Mr and Mrs John Krantz of Crawfordsville. The ring ceremony was performed by Rev Paul A Westerburg at the Lutheran parsonage in Swedesboro. Attendants were Virgil Krantz and his wife. The bride wore moss leaf green crepe and the attendant a black and white alpaca crepe dress. After March 1 the couple will reside on a farm near Wellman.
Three tables played at the White Shrine card party yesterday in the Masonic Temple. Nellie Dodder won high score and Mrs. Marie Schafer of Harper received the traveling prize. Hostesses served refreshments after the games.
Mrs. Rose Reid to Ot tumwa as guest for Wapello White Shrine silver anniversary. Richard E. Fields to join U S Navy aviation mechanics with staged training from Seattle to San Diego then Norfolk. Creighton Workman to finish naval training at Great Lakes and visit. later to San Pedro. Jean Walker and John Hughes work part time for County Superintendent. W A McKee in town for two weeks with Old Age assistance. Mrs. C P Coates travels to Blackwell after father WM Williams death. Supt R E A Ralston returns from Des Moines and Iowa teachers panel on education program. County office to mail report cards and Lavine takes seventh and eighth grade tests. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Seymour to Danville after visiting J W Chandler family.
The Seventy Six Center Improvement Club met at the Elmer Valte home for a polluck supper delayed two weeks due to cold weather and illness. The group voted to move regular meetings to the first Friday each month and enjoyed entertainment from Mr and Mrs Berny Gretier including a Battle of the Sexes. Guests included Bert Wilson Paul Adam Virginia Carris and others. Roy Argo family announced moving this month. Next meeting scheduled at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Reed on a Friday evening in March.
Fred Reig will host the upcoming social gathering in two weeks, inviting attendees to a planned event at a local venue. The notice notes timing and the host’s name for the community announcement.
A dense list of club gatherings and notices runs through Tuesday to Friday. Included are Pyttis Sisters regular meeting at an Earlham hall, Linger Longer club, Harmony club, Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid, and multiple PTA and church group events with potluck meals, sewing, and guest duties.
True and false style questions discuss ad design typography price focus and reader impact. The items cover headline clarity italic type price reductions and connection to subscribers with mentions of mats and advertiser participation.
The notice lists multiple residents with directions and street references including Earle Libe at 314 miles southwest Mrs Henry Berdo 7 miles northeast near Ainsworth Mrs Man ford Wilcox 10 miles near I D Quinn 1405 North Marion Avenue.
The Nantucket homes on the New Haven Railroad 52 Pilgrim Tours showcase a Widow's Walk circling chimneys and rooftops. Women once stood there watching for whalers' ships returning, high above the breakers during the island's whaling era.
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