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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1948
Page
3
The Washington county board of supervisors is urged to conserve fuel oil and pull road crews off the roads temporarily due to fuel supply uncertainty. Read includes local civic notes, school bond petition, hospital updates, and community notices across Washington and Crawfordsville.
Famed explorer and zoologist TOESDAY C J Albrecht spoke to over 209 members at the Izaak Walton League community room on Monday night. The report notes visitors Mr and Mrs F kh Mauthe celebrating their wedding anniversary on Feb 3 in California with their daughter. The Presbyterian church forms a pulpit committee with Vernon Witting William Graf and Ivan Rehmel named. The first pastor candidate after Rev T E White’s resignation is set to preach Sunday Feb 22. Lester B Krahill county superintendent explains the new law governing the pastorate election.
Ralph Minick street commissioner appealed for residents to spread ashes on walks slick with ice. Two people were injured in falls from the icy condition. Leon Beatty Post members agreed to cover expenses for commander Charles Hotle adjutant S W Kaster and service officer Paul Shearer to a state officers meeting in Des Moines.
Mrs Howard McCleery attends the Chicago Gift Show this week for Nicola and Harmon store at the Palmer House and Merchandise Mart in Chicago. She is accompanied by Dora Steck.
Donna Rippel and Joe Tusler returned to Des Moines after a weekend at the J. D. Rabenold home. Ettie Mabel Morrison, injured by a bullet, is improving in Iowa City hospital. Reverend W. J. Stevens and family head to Los Angeles for a ten day trip and convention attendance.
Rolla Crawford announced the purchase of George's Transfer, operated by Dwight George, with the new firm name Washington Transfer. Florence Unash spoke to the Washington county health unit staff. Washington high school student council members attended a state association meeting in Ames. Attendees from here included Patricia Longwell Raymond Carter Jack Fields James Lloyd Supt W A Erbe and Principal Roy Minnis. Rev T E White and family moved to Forreston Grove Illinois. Mrs Henry F Bruty and daughter Carol Frances returned to San Diego after visiting Francis Bruty. Mr and Mrs Henry E Priebe of Davenport are parents of a daughter born Saturday January 31. Katherine Ellen stays with grandparents F P Bruty. Mr and Mrs H T Carris Keota are in Hot Springs Arkansas. Dad J W Casey slowly improving. Ralph Williams and grandson Michael Olson of Chicago visited Rev and Mrs Paul K Wells. Mrs Harry Turner arrived home from La Canada California after a month with Mr and Mrs Robert Brandt. She left Mrs Brandt and the baby born Jan 1 doing well.
Friday meeting covered a combined 4-H and Future Farmers of America livestock show in Washington this fall. Jacob Tammenpar of Muscatine died after being found by Washington police and taken to hospital. Sheriff Putnam and Recorder Coulter announced Republican primary candidacies. Saddle club heard Joe Dumont, aka Josh Higgins. Women’s Republican club set meeting at the YWCA. Don Stutsman named to Iowa Turkey Growers federation board. Set Doran completed Army service in the Philippines and will be stationed in the east. Harold Leet and family visited. Mrs. Leet extended stay. Reverend Wagner family moved to stay with Booths in Prairie Flower while parents travel in California. Mrs. Leo Mangold recovering from surgery at Mercy hospital. Merry Go Round program script by Mrs. Charles A. Speer to be aired on Station WLS.
At the hospital a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Varney of 702 BE 7th at 1319 Dp mi. Saturday admissions include Mrs Rose Mary Ainsworth Franz Thompson John Edward Brown Ed Chalupa Howard Caldwell David Caldwell Ann O Conn er and Mrs Raymond Patterson for appendectomy. Dismissals include Mrs Carrie Lemley Brighton Donald LeRoy Mullikis Brighton and Mrs Roscoe Whit route 1.
Tuesday admissions list James McFarland Ainsworth medical Mrs Harr Dusenberry route 4 appendectomy Today Mrs George Pauls 70 E 2nd medical Has a broken right ankle after a fall Mrs Richard Skipton Sout Walton David Caldwell route (incomplete data).
Mr and Mrs Samuel Overholt welcomed a son this morning. Mr and Mrs Gordon Kerber of Sigourney reported a daughter at 6 30 am. Yesterday’s entries include James Bey of 80 North 7th undergoing an appendectomy and several medical or surgical notices for Mrs Vernon Wolfe Brighton Mrs Albert G Greiner Kepta Mrs Martin Telford Winfield Don Kiesey 433 E Jefferson Ed Chalupa route 1 Howard Caldwell route 1 Larry Stransky Wellman Ann OConner Ainsworth.
Yesterday births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trotman and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Jarrard. Other entries note surgeries for John Simmering and Clyde Garrett, plus multiple births and medical mentions among residents on routes and addresses in Keota and surrounding areas.
Obituary notes the death of Joe Lambert at Washington county hospital after a stroke. He was the last of Aaron Lambert and Susan Lambert's pioneer Seventy Six township family. Grandmother Lambert is praised for helping neighbors before modern communications. The column also records local social news and a quip about journal newsletters.
Dr J C C Bhoke presented the Grand Army of the Republic flag to the American Legion at his home last Tuesday evening in an impressive ceremony. The event marked the dedication of the flag to the l u White Post and its long history in Washington. Jobs are promised to county men in WPA county road projects for February. Blaine Holmes warned boys to stay off the skating rink as it was no soft for skating. The mercury dropped below zero Sunday night. Mrs Howard L McCleery and Nic visited the Chicago Merchandise Mart to buy goods for the Nicola and Salmon store. Mr and Mrs Fred Wagner attended a Des Moines poultry meeting by special invitation from the Governor. W E Augustine near Dublin built a fine new home made of native lumber with edge pins instead of nails. We will all be sorry to lose him and his family, Corrine and Jeannette. The Academy home talent play A Modern Ananias had a splendid show Saturday night and likely earned enough money to start a bank, that is a snow bank.
The Young Peoples Society of the Presbyterian church held a county fair in Smouses hall on January 27. The event featured side shows and a continuous performance. Infants were checked at gates while mothers enjoyed the fair. The society cleared $94. A blizzard, the worst since 1874, struck Washington on January 25, 1898. Frank Brindley joined the Anti-mustache club.
The first snow of the season fell on January 28, with forecasts of more cold weather ahead. The Junior College will stage The Whole Town's Talking a modern farce featuring Norman Sage Eselle Davidson Helen McCrabb Vernon Witting Genevieve Harrison LeRoy Pratt Harold Briley Edith Carr Margaret Corbin Rose Janek.
Merritt McDaniel was elected president of the senior class with Winifred Allen as vice president Audrey Humble as treasurer and LeRoy Pratt as secretary.
A producers cooperative creamery was organized at Wellman with about 1230 families joining as members.
Scholars of the fourth room at Wallace school enjoyed a fine bob sled ride over the city and suburbs last evening, chaperoned by their teacher, James Brookhart. J. A. Cunningham has sold his interest in his grocery store to his son, John. The store will hereafter be known as the J. A. Cunningham's Sons store. Mr. Cunningham is getting his affairs in readiness to take charge of Uncle Sam's post office.
Betty Lee Simons wed L Cloid Willits Jr in Mexico Missouri on a Friday ceremony. Phyllis Flenner married John C Jackson at Fairfield in a 7 00 p m ceremony in Des Moines area. Des Lucille Grecian wed Dallas R Queck January 31 near Riverside Fontanelle. Delores Stuart and Edward Wayne Shumaker married January 2 in private ceremony.
A. E. Putnam has perfected a new cloth measuring chart to be marketed soon. George Buckley of New York City took a special train to reach his ailing mother here for bedside care.
Years ago Silas Ross, a fourth ward councilman, praises his oldest son who teaches at an Indiana high school for $100 a month while under 21. The family expects he will earn $200 a month by age 22 and shares pride in a Washington town’s youth success.
Earl Corbin announces the birth of his son last Monday and jokes that the child has no great grandfathers. Mentions C. H. Wilson and S. C. Corbin as relatives. Harry Bell says his grandpa Nort is so proud he could not touch him with a ten foot pole. Adds a light jab at the Democrat for not seeing a cigar.
Mrs Alfred Trenerry wife of Rev Alfred Trenerry former Baptist minister here died Sunday morning at her home in Marble Rock Iowa.
Edna McKimmey resigns as Lemley grocery store cashier and moves to the Farmers Merchants Bank to fill the former Ruth Knupp position. Ruth Freshwaters succeeds Edna at the Lemley cash desk.
Mrs Mary Evans aged 89 died Sunday afternoon at her Crawfordsville home after a six day illness. Death was attributed to shock from a broken hip.
Frank Brinton returns from Rochester Minnesota better and aims to rig an automobile with a trailer to wander freely this summer. He intends to live outdoors and pursue health by traveling wherever he chooses.
Members of the ota Tau lambda Club honored Ruth Latta at Harris Emry tearoom. A few days later Mrs. C A Boice hosted a gathering with over twenty guests. Late in the evening Junior Boice announced the forthcoming marriage of Miss Latta to Clifford Thorne.
Mrs Glen A Stannard died Saturday afternoon in Washington county hospital after several weeks sickness. She is survived by her son Lorra ine and four brothers and one sister Mrs J N Phillips Ed Jay Tom and Dale Carris.
Ten years ago John Tittering completed a sale totaling $5700, with buyer Frank Macon purchasing the item within three hours.
J Kelly McKee 52 of Conesville operator of the McKee grain and lumber company died by hanging at his place of business Tuesday evening. He was found in the plant area and death was ruled self inflicted.
A large crowd gathered for a masquerade ball hosted by local firemen at Knupps Hall. Phil Bratten's orchestra provided music as dancers enjoyed the masked and unmasked costumes and the lively event concluded with best wishes for the fire boys.
Edward G Benson Ward, husband of Barbara Miller formerly of Washington, died Monday night in Princeton New Jersey after an illness that grew serious last fall. He was received by Mr and Mrs David Elder of his death.
I Rothschild states health requires outdoor employment and announces the sale of his store. The notice implies a transition to work outside and invites inquiries from prospective buyers.
Everette Cummings 72 died suddenly at his farm home near Columbus Junction He is survived by his son Glen of Columbus Junction and a daughter Mrs Francis Pogemiller of Morning Sun.
Mrs. Martha Helfrich recovering at University Hospital Iowa City after an operation and inviting friends. Gilbert Hotle undergoing major surgery at Bellevue Hospital Muscatine. Don Maxwell named Potentate's Ambassador to Washington for Kaaba Shrine Temple Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Coon and children in Pharr Texas enjoying mild weather and citrus drives planning to stay through April. Davenport residents A Greve visiting daughter and family in town for weekend. Mrs. Travis Jones of Phoenix returned after visiting Crawfordsville and parents William Edgar Sr. and wife. Edgars reside at 928 5S 4th street temporarily on the farm near Crawfordsville for rest. R K Lord visiting. Mrs. George Loos of Oskaloosa visited sister Mrs. Edward Blatter for birthday. another Loos sister Mrs C G Loos with husband and son Jimmie also present. Birthday dinner hosted with Karl Schmidt and John.
KALONA Feb 7 Mrs E A Hessleschwerdt hosted 12 Alpha club members Monday afternoon. Donations supported Penny Art Fund and Holland School of Rehabilitation fund. one amendment to the club constitution was passed. Mrs J R Swartzendruber presided. program by Mrs Jay Kastman covered atomic power synthetic gasoline vitamin E radioactivity radar electronic power television germ killers. Refreshments followed. guest Mrs Robert Gates attended.
Idris Club members entertained their husbands at a cooperative supper Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Walker in Kalona. Mrs. Walker played a harp solo and Rock was the evening’s diversion with prizes awarded to Mrs. Lyle Fry Mrs. D. G. Sattler and W. H. Barnum.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Campbell of 414 West 3rd welcomed a daughter at 2 22 a m yesterday. Mrs Tom Duncan of 923 South 3rd reported medical, while Mrs Vernon Wolfe of Brighton was noted to have transferred to University Hospital and Clyde Garrett of route 3 referenced in the same notice.
The YMCA hosts weekly YW Mixers for girls of all sizes with handcraft and swimming lessons led by instructors like Mrs. Hotle, Mrs. Davis, Ruth Foster, and Etha Dawson. About 60 participants have attended, with 25 to 30 each week, and dues are $2. A cooperative supper marks the last Tuesday monthly meeting, led by Mary Swisher and Bertha Ross.
Mrs C A Drollinger entertained at her Kalona home with a rock party last Wednesday evening. Prizes went to high score winner Mrs H A Swartzendruber, low score winner Mrs Faye Boone, and travel prize to Mrs Elsie Miller. Guests included Mrs C R Decker and others.
Seventeen members and guests of the Past Matron's club met Friday at 6 30 for a cooperative dinner at the Masonic Temple. Mrs Paul Snakenberg presided over a short business meeting and committees were formed for the March 3 luncheon at 1 00 pm after the Eastern Stars instruction. The March 4 regular meeting will include initiation at 5 30 pm followed by the cooperative family supper.
The article notes rail lengths have changed from 30 feet to 33 feet and now standard 39 feet. Some railroads use 45-foot or 60-foot rails at street crossings, reflecting evolving infrastructure standards.
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