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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1932
Page
8
The Pansy Hill club plans a pot luck dinner on Thursday February 18 at Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger home. The hostess provides meat and potatoes and members are asked to bring dues and the pieced comfort blocks.
Ten years ago John Henry Gibson of Des Moines nephew of Mrs. Frank Bell won a gold prize for the most genuine smile selected by the Des Moines paper’s smile editor. Weather notes warn of increasing cloudiness and slightly warmer conditions in eastern and central regions.
A charity event features three one act plays by the drama department with music by the Fortnightly music department at the high school Monday at 8 00 pm. Admission 25c, students 15c, no reservations. Proceeds go to charity. The event showcases community talent and offers a worth-while evening.
Ralph Pratt surveys film stars and productions noting Edna May Oliver Rose Altes Fredric March Thomas Meighan and John Gilbert among others. He covers Lady s of the Jury Cheaters At Play The Phantom Of Paris and The Fifth Commandment with remarks on actors careers and upcoming titles.
The Goodyear Baby Blimp Columbia crashed at College Point Long Island killing John Blair a Jackson Heights mechanic and seriously injuring pilot Prescott Dixon. Secretary of War Hurley walked out of a senate committee room in Washington in rage after a clash with Senator King over statements.
Washington High School beat Muscatine 23 19 as Wells and Jackson led scoring. Washington built a 12 8 halftime lead, Muscatine closed to 16 15 in the third, then Washington finished strong in the final period. Referee Hildebrand. Umpire Swenson. Next, Muscatine Washington junior college game Tuesday February 16. Washington heads to Crawfordsville county tournament facing Riverside Friday.
The Campfire girls will hold two after school Valentine parties today at the homes of Mrs. J. R. Kruser and Mrs. George Dowell. Members drawn to uneven numbers attend one party, even numbers the other, with social events kept small and by chance.
Davenport dispatch says Guy Gatton of Muscatine is jailed on kidnapping charges after a 15-year-old girl, missing 80 days, was found at friends in Mason City. Gatton, father of seven, admitted being with the girl in Rock Island as authorities tracked the case.
Cimarron New Mexico February 13 Charles Springer 74 longtime lawyer businessman banker and statesman will be buried here today He died in Raton after months of illness Springer born December 19 185k at Columbus City Iowa He joined his brother Rank Springer in operating the CS ranch with irrigation from Eagle Nest dam and coal deposits New Mexico gasoline tax law credited to Springer and later used as a model He is survived by brother Arthur Springer Waterloo Iowa niece Mrs Charles Kemley Aton New Mexico and nephew Edward Springer Cimarron
In Des Moines Iowa democratic leaders organize a Murray for president effort to build county clubs and an instructed delegation to the Democratic National Convention. George A Stephens of Oklahoma City opened campaign HQs noting the plan operates with the governor's awareness.
Judge J G Patterson journeyed from Sigourney as a jury nears verdict in an automobile damage case. Judgment entered for Eardley Bell Jr trustee Riordan trust against Detroit Fidelity and Surety Co for 23514.54 with 6 percent interest from Feb 5. Divorce granted to Clare Matlock from Clayton Matlock. Morrison and Morrison attorney.
Today’s unemployment fund receipts include $2.00 from Mrs. C Romine $5.00 from Nicola & Harmon and $1.00 from A Friend. A State Unemployment Relief Committee check for $89.58 arrived to a surprised local committee. The drive has been raised without canvassing with broad community backing and prompt group responses. Residents praise the wood cutting operation report in last night’s Journal.
Salvation Army Envoy Sinvey Lowe reports $160 raised this week for Iowa relief work and plans to end county canvass next week. He urges donations via Washington National Bank as all funds go to the Iowa headquarters. no other canvass will be held this year. Lowe’s daughter, who aided the effort, is seriously ill and he returned to Des Moines tonight for Sunday.
In Keokuk Iowa on February 13 a car plunged over a bluff after crashing through a guard rail. Dora May Lambert died at once and her companion Mrs. Margaret Means was seriously injured.
Mrs Ida R Nicola 76 wife of the late Ben Nicola fractured her left femur after slipping on an icy sidewalk near her son Lyle Nicola’s home in Norfolk. She is resting comfortably while sandbag support replaces a cast.
Local store visitors include H B Oldt Wyman Stella Rynes Richland Arlene Godber Wellman J A Echlatter Wayland Floyd Maxwell Crawfordsville Claud McCoy Crawfordsville Alvin Hasty Kalona Jim Long Crawfordsville Guy Stout West Chester Wayne Berkshire Crawfordsville I Rothschild back from Chicago trip Mrs Rothschild ill for four days since return Mayme Burich back to Rothschilds after three weeks absence J M Godfrey Mrs Nettie McLaughlin brought Miss Jane Godfrey home for weekend Charity event announces three one act plays by Fort night drama and music departments admission 25c students 15c no reservations
Dr Frank A Gageby pastor of the First Presbyterian church for fourteen years arrived last night as a guest at Mr and Mrs A Claire Dewey. He is general secretary of the Presbyterian board of Illinois with headquarters at Decatur and serves on the national committee for the Presbyterian church. The committee meets in New York monthly and he travels often. His son Dr Paul Gageby is married and lives in Munising Michigan where he runs a practice and manages a small hospital.
The club women present a benefit performance featuring Mistress Morris and Mrs Ruth Lemley in a Will o the Wisp folk play. Mrs H B Knight sings Irish numbers before the show with soloists including Margaret Ruthven Lang and Claribel. Mr Boneta Larby directs with a cast led by Mrs Robert Templeman and Miss Mary Welch in key roles.
A delivery truck for Thompson's market and groceterial was badly damaged by fire this morning as M. M. Thompson had parked it in front of the market. Miss Frances O'Brien of Washington, recently ill in Washington county hospital, returned home today.
Mr and Mrs George Abel traveled home to Ottumwa today following a several day visit with Mrs Alice Peterson in her sister’s residence.
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