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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1941

Page

4

Life sized baby attracts crowd in Benteco store basket

Lane Messer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Messer, ignites chatter as he rides in a push cart amid shoppers. The column notes the store scene with Mrs. Henry Bailey and Mrs. George C. Stewart presenting seven marble cakes, and details the Presbyterian church PEO tea with period costumes and memories of earlier gatherings.

Wee Lane Messer Walter Messer George C. Stewart H. Gather

Hospital Dismissals And Admissions Report

Dismissals and admissions listed for Saturday through Tuesday include Co. P. Fox Washington Mrs. Stanley Mouser Wellman and Larry Jay Bean Ainsworth among others. New birth reported for Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Widmer Washington route 4 a daughter born at 2 10 weighing six pounds twelve ounces.

Y M C A Week Notes Highlight Activities

The Y M C A hosted diverse events with 200 attending dinner and 500 at an evening meeting. Ray Box organized activities including 69 boys in gym and swim, plus ping pong and reading. Local groups, speakers from Iowa City, and church league games filled the week.

1.0.C.F Ray Box

Hi Y chapters discuss prison camp work and toy lending project

Dave Elder informs seniors and juniors that three Hi Y chapters discussed Y work in prison camps on Wednesday. The sophomore group works on a toy lending project under James Birney's direction.

Dave Elder James Birney

Evening Winds Down With Basketball Play

The later part of the evening was spent playing basketball as participants continued to engage in a routine game. The activity kept up the energetic pace and provided a communal finish to the evening.

Monthly association report circulated to board members

The monthly report of association activities was mimeographed and delivered to the board members this week. Each member of the board is kept informed on the association program through this means.

Pool Water and Room Temps Reported Proper

The pool water is maintained at 76 degrees with the surrounding room at 80 degrees. This temperature setup is described as appropriate for swimming pools.

Phalanx Boys Dine with Mr and Mrs Dick McCleery

Mr and Mrs Dick McCleery entertained the Phalanx boys and their ladies for dinner and evening entertainment Friday evening.

Mrs Dick McCleery Phalanx Boys

4-H Club Hosts Dinner and Party in Community Room

The 4-H club uses the community room for a dinner and a party tonight. Members invited to attend as part of a local youth program event.

4-H Club

Who's Who at the Y Washington Carl Hedges

While spending weeks in Florida, Carl Hedges is honored for seventeen years of service with the Washington Y, serving on the religious committee, aiding in every campaign, and showing deep interest in boys and young men. His dedication helps build a strong Young Men’s Christian association in the community.

Florida Carl Hedges Washington “Y Association Washington Young Men's Christian Association

Dayton Grove Notes From Mrs. J. B. Moore

Dayton Grove residents report visitors from Washington including Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens and children Martha and Barbara. J B Moore traveled to Washington last Friday for a pleasant visit with his cousin the Reverend. Mr and Mrs Walter Leet are recovering from severe colds and Mr Leet is driving the school bus this week.

J. B. Moore Dayton Grove Robert Stephens Martha Barbara Washington Walter Leet Leet

The Passing Years Ky M A Washington

A local items column notes small life events and shifts. Highlights include promotions in the air corps, a six pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. C E Plumly, a firemen’s annual dinner, Lucille Schmoeller starting work at Chicago Normal Training School, and various visits and civic notes.

Lucille Schmoeller A. B. Schmoeller Chicago Normal Training School of Physical Education

Hospital Discharges and Admissions Chronicle

Wednesday Richard Keith of Washington was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Arnold Pringle of Wellston admitted last evening for treatment of a fractured left leg. Mrs Frank Devock and Joyce Ann discharged this morning to their home on Washington route 4. Thursday Mr and Mrs Raymond Rich of Winfield welcomed a daughter born yesterday at 4 5 PM weighing nine pounds two ounces. Miles Stout of Washington route 3 admitted this morning as a medical patient. Mary Marr of Keota discharged this morning. Friday W E James of Marengo discharged yesterday afternoon. Paul Martsock of Ainsworth route 1 underwent an appendectomy this morning. John Porter of 422 East Seventh Street underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Glen Widmer and baby daughter Glenda Jean discharged this afternoon.

Frank Moore William Roy Ainsworth Carrie Blake East Jefferson Street Donald Bowes Crawfordsville James L. Meeks Riverside Wilbur Chandler North Fourth Avenue Bob Blair South Marion L. E. Franke Dennis Elroy Keota Curtis Maines Glenda Rose Wellman Howard Moore Carolyn Cecile A. J. Lahr East Pleasant Plain Ralph Glider Betty Francine Richard Keith Washington Arnold Pringle Wellston Frank Devock Joyce Ann Raymond Rich Winfield Miles Stout Mary Marr W. E. James Marengo Paul Martsock John Porter East Seventh Street Glen Widmer Glenda Jean

MacGugin Ends Drug Business in Wellman

Harris MacGugin longtime Wellman druggist sells out stock and fixtures due to wife’s health. They will move to a new apartment behind the store and remain in Wellman. Plan Farmer’s Night invites members to bring a farmer guest for dinner on February 11.

Frank Wilson Wellman Harris MacGugin MacGugin MacGugins Wellman Club

Kight Attends Odd Fellows Meet in Des Moines

W S Kight of Des Moines, Past grand master, attended the Odd Fellows convention. Families from the neighborhood gathered for or around including Mr and Mrs William Dusenberry and son Donald, and Mr and Mrs Wayne Norman. Local notices mention funerals, visits, and a sewing club meeting set for February 13 with Mrs Ernest Crawford.

W. S. Kight Des Moines Rev Kight Lodge William Dusenberry Donald Rock Island Sam Schulty Wayne Norman Robert Stephens

Long Sleeves Signal Aristocratic Mongol Birth

A proverb notes that Mongol nobles wore long sleeves as a sign of aristocracy. The saying links garment length to birth status, implying only high-born individuals donned such sleeves.

Red Cross Executives Resign Over Local Funding

Lydia Eicher resigns as executive secretary of the Washington County Red Cross citing lack of funds for a replacement. Local donations have largely gone to the National Organization, leaving insufficient funds for a local executive.

Lydia Eicher Washington County Red Cross Red Cross

Laundry Sold to New Owners Plans Cleaning Dyeing Shop

Laundries owner Sam Wen has sold the business to Wisie Ling and Lee Arthur. The new owners intend to continue laundry work and launch a cleaning and dyeing establishment.

Sam Wen Wisie Ling Lee Arthur

Possible candidates named for coming city election

With the city election near, prominent men mentioned as possible candidates include Ralph Shannon, J. W. Calvert, Amos Alberson, Jay McNamara, B. F. Dixon, Claude Reister, Hneh McCleery, and Marion D. Work. None have said they would serve.

Ralph Shannon J. W. Calvert Amos Alberson Jay McNamara B. F. Dixon Claude Reister Hneh McCleery Marion D. Work

DAR February meeting draws largest crowd in years

Mrs H N Shaver hosted the Daughters of the American Revolution for their regular February gathering. The event drew the largest attendance in a long period. Mrs C A Speer serves as regent.

H. N. Shaver Daughters of the American Revolution C. A. Speer

Go South Frank Stewart and Marian Head to Tampa

Go South-Frank Stewart and his daughter Marian left yesterday for Tampa Florida to spend a few weeks and join Mrs Will Stewart and daughter Helen who have wintered in Florida. Also H Lusby forms a lunch system for tri cities. General notes on patients and business items appear in the same brief.

Frank Stewart Marian Tampa Florida Will Stewart Helen

McElhinney Drug Store Repainted with Steel Ceiling

The Mc Elhinney drug store received an update with a new steel ceiling and interior repainting and wallpapering, reflecting a refreshed storefront and interior.

McElhinney Drug Store

Iowa Teachers Seek Law Allowing Retirement Pension

Teachers in Iowa press for legislation to authorize a pension payable upon retirement. The move aims to secure financial support for educators after service.

Davenport visit with Miss Julia Swift and friends

Miss Julia Swift traveled to Davenport to spend the day visiting friends. She joined several local residents for a relaxed afternoon, enjoying conversation and companionship in a casual gathering.

Davenport Julia Swift

Brookhart Visits Family During Snowy Week

Home for Sunday Thompson Brookhart who attends college at Iowa City spent the week here with his parents Mr and Mrs A C Brookhart. Big snow yesterday February 5 saw a real blizzard and six inches of snow fall here. Visit here Mr and Mrs R H Crittenden of Uniontown Indiana arrived yesterday for a visit at.

Thompson Brookhart Iowa City A. C. Brookhart R. H. Crittenden Uniontown Ind

Students and travelers plan summer study and Europe trip

Hallie Hall returns from Lake Forest and will teach music this summer. She will attend the Boston Conservatory next year to study elocution. Ida Roberts and Carl leave for Chicago to join Della Crawford and a party sailing February 27 for Florence Italy. They will tour Europe for four months.

Hallie Hall Lake Forest Boston Conservatory Ida Roberts Carl Chicago Della Crawford Florence Italy Europe

Restaurant Buy Signals Immediate Possession By Means

Charley Means purchased the east side restaurant and plans to take possession at once. The Democrat wishes him luck as the city election approaches and residents weigh whom to elect. A separate weather note records an exceptionally cold spell with temperatures ten degrees below zero on February 6 following eight below the day prior.

Charley Means East Side Democrat

Anniversary Ghost Party at Miss Scofield Home

The Anniversary Party Chapter J P E O entertained their husbands at a sixteenth anniversary event held at Miss Bess Scofield’s home. Guests wore ghost costumes and Charley Cunningham won the prize for guessing the most. An evening party featured a dainty luncheon.

Bess Scofield Charley Cunningham

Have New Church Debut in New Building

Members of the Seceder church worshiped for the first time in their new building on last Sabbath. Rev. Masson preached to a small congregation due to bad weather. Old seats were used as the new ones had not arrived.

Masson

Birthday Party Celebrates Peter Hayes With Pupils Guests

Peter Hayes marked his birthday at Miss Florence Knox's room inviting pupils as guests. The attendees include Alice Meek Dollie Lombardo Ethel Jacobs Angelo Lombardo Frank King Wyatt Rosenberger Edward Hays Guy Knauss Cecil Hays Ira Davidson Roy Hays Charlie Dolies Mary Lombardo Frances Siples Jessie Lombardo Forrest Jacobs Carmano Lombardo Frank Likely Roy Rosen Berger Bobe Hays Floyd Knauss Warren Hays Clare Hays Donald Likens Fred Dolies Severa Lombardo Alvin Hays Whitney Surprised

Peter Hayes

Deaths of the Week Harvey J. Williams

Harvey J. Williams age 78 former Crawfordsville resident died here on Saturday. He survived by a wife four daughters and two sons.

Harvey J. Williams Crawfordsville

Death of Charles Kelly Aged 18

Charles E Kelly eldest son of Mr and Mrs Carl Kelly died Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Charles E. Kelly Carl Kelly

Elizabeth Meeks Dies in California at 71

Mrs Elizabeth Meeks sister of J R McCreedy of Haskins and William G of Riverside died in Oakland California January 28. She was 71 years old.

J. R. McCreedy Haskins William G Riverside Oakland Calif

Local Notes From Washington Iowa Week Of News

Mrs Boice Kurtz of Moline visited her mother Mrs A W Spessard at Ainsworth and will join her family for the weekend Public Affairs dep t of the Fortnightly Club No 2 met with Mrs W Mohland Lucille Robertson and Roy Johnson wed Tuesday and plan to live on a farm south of Wellman The plaintiff won a 2000 verdict in the Colburn Krabill case Two cars involved but no collision One girl and nine boys passed physical exams and enrolled for private flying instruction Snowstorm hits Friday Band members leave for military training Edison era updates and local meetings including TVA contour farming Soil erosion work led by County agent J W Chandler County Legion plan for Feb 14 Navy enlistments Francis Hughes William Knott and Michael Flynn joined The Sinclair Oil station lease near Washington and census count over 5500 people Washington Junior College lost 68 to 384 at Bloomfield Don Messer and family relocate to Muscatine L C Willits birthday cake for Coffee club Goodyear rep Bill Wayne elected Coffee club president

Locals and Visitors Share News and Milestones

W G Stewart and son celebrate, Jean Ste wart Harkness and baby Loa Lu visit Bemidji. Merle Simpson returns from Buffalo trip. Monroe Bontrager moves to 220 West Fifth. Mrs Merle McConahey attends funeral in Fon du Lac. H J Glick visits Davenport and planned trip to Lee's Summit. Floyd Bower hosts turkey dinner. D A R meets with Kathryn Latta. Raymond Kron and Freda Frank wed at St Marys Riverside. German Hungarian speakers at Y M C A event. Panama guest speaker. Phillip Albert Mills turns one, weighed 20 pounds at one year after incubator stay. Clara Wallace noted among locals.

Local Births and Travel Notes from Washington Iowa

Mr and Mrs Paris Miller of Kalona announce the birth of a seven pound son to be welcomed at their home Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Carl Hedges have traveled to Tampa Florida for a vacation and will be greeted by Washington residents. G F Wallace earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from S U S.

G. F. Wallace Paris Miller Kalona Carl Hedges Tampa Florida Washington, Iowa

Carrier contest winners and local events at North Side cafe

William Houseal won the gold watch in the Journal carrier contest held Thursday night. A dinner, meeting, and a late picture show followed with 27 carriers and substitutes in attendance. Gerald McGaffey claimed second prize of $10.00. A. F. Atchison traveled to Richmond Kansas on Wednesday to join his brothers and travel to Oklahoma City for their sister Mrs. B E Cunningham's funeral.

William Houseal North Side Gerald McGaffey A. EF. Atchison Richmond Kansas Oklahoma City BE. P. Cunningham

Visit by Mrs. Lawrence Kehoe and infant to Rock Island

Mrs. Lawrence Kehoe and her two month old son Larry Jr visit the parental Joe Lobberger home in Rock Island, staying for a time.

Lawrence Kehoe Larry, Jr Rock Island Joe Lobberger

Washington R 3 community notes keep busy

Marjorie and Paul Benson rode with friends the Weeks children on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Anna Rogers remains under care as Miss Alice Kemp helps with housework. William Koening shelled corn Thursday morning. Agnes Koening assists Bernadine Meyer with butchering. Richard Scott and Clyde Fishburn and Chas Ashby visited Washington Wednesday. Robert Benson works for Stanley Fishburn. Cedar Chips 411 club met at Don Ald Pence's home Monday. Marjorie Benson Arlys Meyers and Arlys Larson joined the band concert at Washington high school Tuesday evening. Mrs Milton Maas and daughters Eleanor and Vanita visited Allison Maas. Mrs David Ashby visits with her husband's parents.

Bernice Maas Washington Marjorie Paul Benson Anna Rogers Alice Kemp Wm. Koening Agnes Koening Bernadine Meyer Richard Scott Clyde Fishburn Chas Ashby Robert Benson Stanley Fishburn Cedar Chips 411 Club Donald Pence Marjorie Benson Arlys Meyers Arlys Larson Washington High School Milton Maas Eleanor Vanita Allison Maas David Ashby

Lively Masquerade Draws Young at Heart Attendees

It seems some men never outgrow the thrill of masquerade parties as aging participants join a festive crowd. The scene blends nostalgia with playful costumes and community spirit.

Fragmented Advice on Manners and Daily Habits

A jumble of satirical quirks about churchgoers, romance, and behavior. It mocks pretension with lines on rising in church, fashion, and social conduct, mentioning husbands wives and everyday temptations in a humorous voice.

Few Escapes From Northeastern Penitentiary at Lewisburg

Only seven inmates escaped from the Northeastern Federal penitentiary at Lewisburg Pennsylvania since the institution opened seven years ago. All were recaptured and received additional sentences.

Lewisburg

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