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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1940
Page
2
Roy Durian of Wellman claims a Iowa City policeman saw a dog killed on Dubuque street but mis-spelled the street name and moved the dog to Linn street before filing the report. Also advertised Easter pottery pieces priced from 50 cents suitable for ivy and novelty plants.
Alexis Miller, a University of Chicago student, is among thirty selected to begin flight training as part of civilian training under the Civil Aeronautics Authority. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miller and grandson of Mrs. W. P. Miller. Other local notes include illness, bake sale, bank group meeting in Keokuk, and Legion conference travel.
Fifteen thousand Mexican families are expected to leave the United States this year in response to President Cardenas repatriation plea. They are offered 20 acres of irrigated land per family or 50 acres of non irrigated land.
La Panne, a small Belgian coast town near the French border, markets itself as a retreat where visitors seek rest and quiet rather than sights and bustle. The town touts its notoriety for not being famous.
A damaged line reads a Mission farm offers 50 bushels per acre as part of a sale. No further details are legible.
Dismissed yesterday were Leonard Drish of East Pleasant Plain Mrs Richard Lenninger and infant son Dennis Keith of Ainsworth and Mrs Ray Box Washington Mrs John Westphal Jr underwent an appendectomy this morning.
Harlem Globe Trotters defeat Maid-Rites 37 to 30 on the Y4 M.C.A. floor. Goody Goodwin led scoring with 16 points, while Dan Dennis and Cleo Johnson run the show with precise passing. Bob Marshall added 12 points, Dale Fuhr 10. Maid-Rite reserves beat Richmond Indians 14 to 8 in a curtailed prelim.
Mrs H J Meyers and Clara Faulkner spent yesterday in Cedar Rapids. A E Reeves and daughter Faye bought property on South Iowa avenue from the L H Orr company and plan to move around April 4. Mr and Mrs Munch rent the Orr house at 409 South Iowa avenue and will relocate from Iowa City. Mrs Edith Meeker and son Gordon and Mildred Moffitt returned from Lancaster Wisconsin where Mrs Meeker obtained a divorce decree. Stanly Zager attended a three day pen repair and fountain pen service training by the W A Sheaffer Pen company at Fort Madison.
Dr W W Smith of the University of New Hampshire notes berries are enlarging and housewives will soon ask grocers for a dozen blue berries to bake a pie. A new variety produces berries so large that sixty fit in a pint box.
Curly the horse from York Idaho receives a diploma from the local superintendent for attendance and devotion to duty. The American Magazine notes Curly has carried H M Smith family members to school without missing a day for 12 years.
The army announces the appointment of a new infantry drill regulator, described as a major addition to drill instruction and training oversight amid ongoing capacity and modernization efforts.
Mrs. Harold Kline hosted the Birthday Club on Thursday night with five couples attending. A chicken supper preceded pinochle, travel prize went to Mrs. Lowell Harding who also had high score among women, Mr. Harding won high score for foremen, guest Mrs. Ellen Edsall attended. Next meeting planned with Mrs.
Washington High hosts Fort Madison in a Little Six showdown while coach Ken Kimberlin may rest captain Bob Lewis due to recurring ailment. Don Kiesey and Dick Marshall share backcourt duties with Frank Dea at center. Darwin Vacha and Don Shepherd provide forward depth as the Cardinals of Fred Maasham trek with road games against Albia and Centerville trying to lift their JC tourney hopes.
Wayland February 24 Mrs J R McKirahan hosted Chapter J of T T T at her home with thirteen members present A social afternoon followed the brief business session and refreshments marked Washingtons birthday.
A George Washington birthday motif framed yesterday’s Public Affairs luncheon in the North Side cafe private dining room. Mrs C W McLaughlin and Mrs J K Wright attended, as Anna Dawson led a talk on The Present Situation in the Far East with maps, plus Mrs J N Irwin reviewed Americas to the South by J T Whitaker. Guests included Mrs Maynard Brown Mrs Dona McLaughlin and Carolyn Hamilton.
The Rebekah Odd Fellows social in the IOOF hall drew a large audience with a varied program. Performances included Walker Trio songs with Jane Steele on violin, Laura Murphy on a guitar selection, dramatic reading by Esther Hayes, a clarinet solo by Dorothy Turner, humorous reading by Beulah Stewart, several instrumental solos, a high school girls sextet, and dancing to Beanie's Orchestra of Oxford Junction.
Eleven members of the W Q V club met at Mrs A J Nichols Wellman on February 22. Mrs KE N Foster presided the business session followed by a social hour with refreshments.
Crawfordsville February 22 The Sabbath School class at United Presbyterian Church hosted a potluck supper in honor of Mr Ralph Howell and Mrs Helen Howell who are leaving the community this week. They have served as church trustees and Junior circle mentors. Best wishes accompany their friends as they depart.
The orange truck owned by Robert Tomlinson vanished from a downtown Raton street two months ago. The insurer, once hopeful, has given up on recovering the gaudy vehicle.
Mrs Charles B Rice hosted the Y Social club at her Riverside area home with two guests Rita Metz and Caroline Swenka. The gathering featured social games and a luncheon served by the hostess and her daughter Ruth Rice. Mrs Cloyd Cress will entertain the club March 14.
The Damascus Shrine No. 10 will hold its regular meeting at 2 PM in the Masonic Temple instead of the evening. Members attend the Bethlehem Shrine anniversary in Fairfield and the Fort Madison guest officers ceremony. Mrs. Roy Means acts as district deputy and Roger Sherman serves as second Wise Man.
Mrs. Glen Dunbar and Mrs. Lyle Wilson organized a surprise farewell gathering Sunday evening for the Wentworth and Schuerman families who are leaving the community. Attendees included the Miller, Nelson, Wilson, Dunbar, McKay, DeWolfe, and Schuerman households with refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Leslie McFarland entertained Walnut Woman's Club members and their husbands at a potluck dinner Thursday. Thirty three members and four guests attended Mrs Casper and Mr and Mrs Harold McFarland and Mrs McCall were present. After dinner the afternoon was spent visiting and playing cards.
The column lists birthday and anniversary happenings around West Chester. Carol Elizabeth Tellin turns six. Mr and Mrs C C Niffleneggeer mark an anniversary. several women celebrate birthdays including Mrs Rennie Dawson Mrs Dale Fuhr Mrs R R Barr and Mrs R W Hess. Phyllis Irene Owens George Washington birthday tie and others including Wanda Ruth Smith Charley Harley and Mary Ardith Jarrard with ages noted.
Eastern Star Kensington chapter held yesterday afternoon at the Masonic Temple with committee members Mrs Murray Smylie Mrs W J Roudabush Mrs Tom Downing Mrs Luella Patton and Mrs Leigh Soule organizing. Twenty five members attended to work on handcrafts and contests conducted by Mrs Roudabush.
Saturday Junior Legion auxiliary meets 2 p.m. Legion rooms with a potluck supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Mert King at Joe Max well home. Nineteenth Century club 2 30 p.m. Monday Handcraft section 3 7 30 p.m. at 1103 North Iowa avenue. Bring article for white elephant sale. Bible dept 2 30 p.m. Mrs George Clapper 320 West Washington street. Tuesday Priscilla club luncheon 1 p.m. North Side cafe dining room. Damascus Shrine No 10 2 p.m. Masonic Temple note change of time Booster club afternoon Mrs May Smith.
Daughters of the American Revolution members and guests celebrated George Washington’s birthday at the Guest House. Tables were decorated with lighted tapers and a three tiered angel food cake centered the speakers’ table. The program featured travel talks and a play cutting.
Eleven members of the Rural Women's club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Will Marie to hear the Farm Bureau lesson on Insurance. Presented by Mrs. Charles Palmer, Mrs. Grant Humston conducted the business meeting. Mrs. Loyd Alliman and Mrs. Glen Schwartz led afternoon contests with prizes won by Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck. Refreshments were served with assistance from Mrs. Humston and Mrs. Palmer.
Mrs Smylie hosted a February birthday themed gathering with cherry pie and coffee. Each service tray carried a tiny red hatchet bearing a name of a person with a February birthday, including famous figures and Star members.
The Child Study Department met last evening at Mrs. Horak’s home with hostess Mrs. Paul R. Hors assisted by Mrs. Henry B. Bailey and Mes Dc. V. Crull. Mrs. Bowles reviewed an article from the Woman’s Home Companion on lunches and box meals. She discussed hot lunches in Washington Schools as a WPA project with federal aid and student costs. Mrs. Patton shared foods diagrams and described canned goods and fresh produce, noting modern differences from grandmothers’ era. Nineteen members and guests, including Mrs. W. K. Views and Mrs. R. M. Mecum, attended and light refreshments were served.
The Home Builders class held a cooperative supper for 34 members and their families at the Methodist church social hall. Mrs Glenn Thompson, Mrs Joe Sowek, and Mrs Golla Miller led the event with a roast beef meal and coffee. Glenn Thomson presided over the business meeting before the social committee, Ralph Martin and others, shared photos of the New York World's Fair, Washington DC, and the Smoky Mountains.
The Living Lake school invites the public to a community meeting Monday evening at 7 56 at the school. Three reels of movies will be shown by the county health unit. The films appeal to both young and old attendees. Regular meeting of Mem day eve February 26. 13.
Philippines pushes to expand its sugar shipments as the country seeks greater participation in the global metals trade, aiming to diversify exports and boost revenue. Local producers note rising demand in Asia and hopeful policy support will improve logistics and pricing signals.
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