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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1940
Page
2
Observers link today's weather to solar sunspot activity from 1938, suggesting past patterns could have warned growers about strawberry crops. The piece notes notes on solar cycles and their potential impact on climate conditions for farms.
Local column reports births including ary Marlene Benn and a second set for a Henderson child. Adjoining notes mention skywatchers seeing five planets Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn shining west after sunset. Social updates include visits from Caviness family and others visiting Cedar Falls Anaheim and Rubio.
Washington Junior College Cardinals lose 30 to 24 at Albia on the opening night of a two day Iowa swing. Keiper and Watson lead scoring with seven each as Albia rallies after a 19 to 14 halftime edge. Box score notes Kasper and Maddy key in victors follow, Jones tops with ten for Albia.
Marguerite Alderman of East Moline and Vernon DePower of Moline were married today at a Christian church with Rev. A E Clark officiating. Attendants were Eileen Alderman and Arthur McCaffrey. The couple planned a dinner in Iowa City and will reside in East Moline with DePower employed at John Deere Plow Works.
Mrs D W McClure entertained at a dinner yesterday in her home at 902 North Second Avenue. Guests included Mrs Frank Gob ble Mrs Boyd Foster Mrs A L Young Mrs Marie Brock and Mrs Della Miller. The afternoon featured visiting and a good time was enjoyed by all.
Mrs Nola Faulkner hosted the IX bridge club on Wednesday afternoon with two tables in play. High score prize went to Mrs Frank Casey and travel prize to Mrs Harvey Waggoner. Guest Mrs Wanda Bowden attended. Refreshments followed. Mrs Harry Drake will host the next meeting in three weeks.
Wellman defeated West Chester 40 to 17 to stay atop the Ke-Wash conference with 9 wins and 1 loss. Kalona toppled Keota 45 to 32 behind Cletus Yoder and Ken Gingerich’s 20 and 12 points as Kalona shared the conference title. West Chester’s Trance was injured in the second quarter. Brighton routed Richland 53 to 27 as the Brighton boys posted one of the season’s higher scores.
Washington High loses final Little Six conference game 48 to 25 at Prison City court. Gerald Wagner leads Fort Madison with 20 points including a decisive fourth quarter as Washington struggles after a forty minute intermission. Dick Lethmer replacement Daugherty scores nine for Washington. Tate tops the tourney-era chatter with a high scoring pace.
Lincoln students presented a Friday evening program with a tableau The Spirit of 76 and patriotic songs led by Eva Stevens and Helen Levis The event featured numerous students from kindergarten through sixth grade and highlighted backstage roles, ticket sales by fifth and fourth graders, and a bouquet to teachers from the Lincoln PLT A Virginia Shannon from Adel visited her parents in town during the weekend
Ira Amlong of Washington was dismissed yesterday and Harold Fink of Keota underwent a minor operation this morning.
The Crawfordsville Legion Auxiliary held an all day meeting at the Legion Hall with large attendance. They spun carpet rags for Knoxville hospital and sewed scrapbooks for the children's hospital at Iowa City, plus pillowcases and sheets for Des Moines supply shelves. Mrs. Cora McCoy leads Child Welfare efforts to keep children supplied. A noon pot luck dinner was shared with auxiliary children joining from school.
Three Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups met yesterday afternoon in separate sessions. Group 1’s meeting was postponed. Group 2, hosted by Mrs. William Matucha, included devotion by Mrs. Archie Kuwer and a program quiz on Washington and Lincoln, with Elsie Bratten playing a piano solo. Refreshments were assisted by Mrs. H. L. Renoux and Mrs. K. E. Pierce. Group 3 met at Mrs. Carl Roberts’ home. Tom Rickey led devotionals and quotes from Washington and Lincoln were shared. Mrs. Roberts displayed Madonna pictures and refreshments followed. Group 4 gathered at the church with devotion led by Mrs. Frank Crone. Joyce and Janet Graf sang, and Mrs. Oscar Hughes managed the refreshments.
The February meeting of the Baptist Women's Missionary group was held despite wintry weather. Mrs. J. Fredmund co hosted with Mrs. J. C. Little. Mrs. K. Messer spoke on Mexico, read a story, and displayed Mexican crafts. Rev. J. Fredmund discussed the Vital Religion Crusade, and members planned the Dutch Market supper for March 7. Ed Grayson’s death was noted. 23 attended with four guests.
The Knights of Columbus announce a regular meeting scheduled for Monday evening February 26. Members are reminded to attend.
The H H club met February 15 at Mrs Don Applegate’s home with seven members three guests and three children present. Guests Mrs Ted Givens Mrs Elva Givens and Mrs Frank Snyder joined as new members. The constitution was read revised and the night meeting postponed due to road conditions.
Homemakers club members will elect officers at a Wednesday afternoon meeting. The event will be hosted in the home of Mrs. Henry Dittmer with Mrs. Neill Trotman and Mrs. Arthur Wiley on the program committee for the day.
Mrs. Zieglowsky was surprised by Sunshine Community club members on her February 1 birthday. An evening of pinochle and Chinese checkers followed refreshments, with Marion Sheetz and family among the guests.
Mrs Nellie Booth hosted the White Way club with most members present to answer roll call led by president Pearl Smith Each member reported on a year long subject and several noted gifts or cards from sunshine sisters A "shut in" friend plan for the year was announced Entertainment featured Washington's birthday proceeds and a luncheon in red and white was served with help from Esther Booth and Mrs Fori ash Mrs Keith Stewart attended as guest The next gathering is set for March 12 at Mrs Marion Wells house
Mrs. Robert Lytle entertained bridge club members at two tables in her home. Mrs. M. J. Cruise won high score, with Mrs. Ellis Negus second. A stork shower for Mrs. William J. Shannon followed, gifts in a doll buggy, pink bows, sweet pea cradles, and stork ice cream molds complimented refreshments.
Mrs. Mary Johnson was an honored guest at a Wednesday birthday luncheon hosted at her home. Nine guests attended, seating at one table with yellow and white jonquils as a centerpiece and red hatchet place favors. Gifts were presented and the afternoon concluded with social time. Attendees included Mrs. Della Miller Mrs. Marie Brock Mrs. Mary Starr Mrs. William Beggs Mrs. Laura Graham Mrs. Elmer Swickard Faye Swickard Mrs. Ed Aston and Mrs. Everette Stewart.
Handcraft department section 8 holds a home exchange sale Monday evening at 7:30 at Mrs. Ed Squire’s home 1105 North Iowa Avenue. Members contribute baked goods towels aprons dishes and other usable home items with proceeds to be used locally.
The community calendar lists events including Handcraft group meeting Monday at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Ed Squire 1103 North Town Avenue and Bible department at 2 30 p m hosted by Mrs George Clapper 329 West Washington Street Priscilla club luncheon Tuesday at 1 p m North Side cafe dining room with hostesses Mrs H M Shaver and Mrs Frank Kd Stewart unable to attend Damascus Shrine No 10 meets at 2 p m Masonic Temple Note time change Booster club afternoon Rosemary Club evening Mr and Mrs John Cherry UP Woman's Missionary Society evening division 7 30 p m Mrs W S Duncan 629 Fast Washington Street Momemakers club Wednesday afternoon Bethel Missionary Society 2 p m Navajo club 2 20 p m Mrs J E Kunath
February 22 brings celebrations for F A Shelangoski and many local couples. Mr and Mrs Harry Jones mark thirty seven years of marriage, while Mr and Mrs Joe Rich observe twenty four. Also listed are birthdays for T R Phillips Maud Jarrard Milburn McKey Robert Hyde W H Plum and a wedding anniversary for James Swailes and spouse. Virginia Lea Klein turns nine.
Sunday tomorrow couples and families in Crawfordsville observe longstanding anniversaries and birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. 8. K. Orris reach forty nine years of marriage. their daughter Mrs. Paul Howell shares the date. Others celebrate long unions and a child turning eight, with several local residents named in the list of birthdays.
James Edward Wolfe turns six on Sunday. Mrs. J. J. Fleig of Rubio and Mrs. Carrie Anderson expect birthday messages tomorrow. Wade Sims of Wayland celebrates tomorrow while his son Ducan is celebrated today. Carl Koehler, studying in California, will have a birthday tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs Jim Stewart entertained N O C club members with a potluck supper at their Stewart home last evening Pinochle followed with Mrs Paul Harvey winning the women high score prize and Mr Harvey the men high score prize Low prizes went to Lloyd Humston and Mrs Dell Walker
A charity sale will raise funds for a local cause with shoppers supporting a good cause this weekend at the community center. Proceeds support programs and services for families in need.
Eighteen women gathered at Mrs. Will Mercer’s home for the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Hampsher spoke on stewardship and “Bomb proof” while Mrs. Zeck led devotions. Clara Huber addressed Christian citizenship and Mrs. Benn led enigmas. The president announced an upcoming joint meeting with the children's society on Wednesday February 28 at 4 p.m.
The Living Lake school invites the public to a community meeting at 7 50 PM on Monday. The county health unit will show three reels of movies for both young and old attendees.
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