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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1941
Page
2
Charles Clark and Glenn A. Watson of the local fire department are assigned to the government shell plant near Burlington for the week. Charles S. Hennon travels to Burlington for similar work at the plant.
A busy social weekend featured Mrs. George Mann of Iowa City visiting with her mother Mrs. W I Hill while Cedar Rapids guests attended a vesper service in the Presbyterian church. Numerous families from Chicago Cedar Falls Stuart Keota West Chester and Ottumwa joined dinners and excursions, with gatherings at the Morrison and Palmer homes. Messages note weddings, a property purchase by Rebeccah Laubaugh, and a funeral in Minneapolis, plus a free wedding dance announced for Highland Palace and Legion officials traveling to Des Moines for a state meeting.
Arlene Churchill extends gratitude to friends for kind expressions of friendship with cards and flowers during hospitalization.
William Hahn of Keota Route 8 Brady Wetzel of Murray and his wife were discharged over the weekend Elmer Phillips of Truro also left the hospital Myral and Joyce Elaine Smith of Crawfordsville welcomed a daughter born at 8 35 this morning weighing 7 pounds no ounces
Mrs. Nellie Kendrick thanks readers for ecards during illness. She was discharged from the hospital on February 20 and now resides at R F D 4 Mason City.
Lent series at Trinity Lutheran Church East Second Street begins Ash Wednesday February 26 with mid week services led by Rev Albert Bostelmann from Williamsburg. Sermons center on Sayings of the Enemies of Jesus with dates February 27 March 6 13 20 27 and April 3 all at 730 pm. All welcome including nonmembers.
Mrs. Fred Forinash and Mrs. Glen Martin hosted a 7 o'clock buffet at the Martin home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Martin on their 32nd wedding anniversary. Twenty six guests enjoyed a George Washington motif with red and white carnations and crystal candelabra. A gift of cut flowers was given by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher.
Riverside high school split a double header with Conesville at the public school gym. The Riverside boys led 12 to 2 early, trailed 50 to 22 in the third, and lost 28 to 25. McKean scored 20 for Conesville, Hartzler led Riverside with 8 points. In the girls game Riverside trailed at halftime and finished 33 to 28 for Conesville with strong Riverside play in the second half.
The Loyal Builders class of the United Presbyterian church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brewer on Friday evening. About forty guests enjoyed a cooperative supper and games including Chinese checkers and Truth and Consequences as Mrs. Clyde Piattnam and Mrs. Will McConnell assisted with serving. The event, taught by Lloyd Walker, was the first of its kind and plans for future gatherings were announced.
Martha Decker and Zenta Powell co hosted a Saturday dessert bridge at the B. J. Holmes Nome. One o’clock dessert featured cherry pies with George Washington hatchets in whipped cream. Lincoln school teachers attended along with Mable Moore and Mrs. Robert Young, who had the high bridge score.
Mr and Mrs Ora Gingerich and Mr and Mrs Leo Hoover joined the YMCA hospitality committee for Couple Night with games at the Y. The weekend also saw visits by Ralph Kleese and family to the Marvin Williamson home, with Harriet Coulter returning home from her daughter's place. Harvey Coulter plans a three week southwest vacation after a stay at Williamson's. Galloways from Waterloo visited Mrs Galloway s parents the MecCreedys and the Lipscombs, while Mrs Edward Barker of Maywood Illinois visits W J Masson s family.
The Highland Social club and neighbors hosted a farewell oyster supper for the Ed Endicott family at the Ira Coon home. Forty six attended and enjoyed balloon rates with prizes. The Endicotts move to a new home south of Mt Pleasant after many years in the community.
Announcement lists Bb P W Mardi Gras at City Hall on Tuesday evening with 10 cent admission door prize bingo concessions and free program. West Chester Pythian Sisters regular meeting Feb 25 at hall full attendance urged by M E C. Levington Circle moves to March 5 with Mrs Doris Tadlock. Radio program roll call requests time and station. Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting 4 30 Wednesday morning with Miss Kathryn Latta 105 Marion Ave.
Genevieve R Lundvick daughter of Dr and Mrs A W Lundvick Gowrie Iowa and William J Masson Jr son of Dr and Mrs W J Masson Washington were married at 12 30 Saturday Feb 22 in Fort Dodge officiated by Rev Davern The couple and attendees included Annabelle Lundvick and Robert Masson The bride wore turquoise suit with navy trim and red rose bouquet After a four course luncheon at the Wraywood club house the newlyweds planned to live at 328 North Dubuque Street Iowa City March 15 Mrs Masson educated at UIowa the University of Washington and Kansas State College later taught at Kansas State and Iowa State Her husband taught at the University High School and the University School of Commerce in Iowa City They left for a brief wedding trip.
The Junior High P T A will hold its regular meeting Wednesday February 26 at 3 p m Officers for the coming year are to be elected and good attendance is desired Mrs P L Etter will talk on Applied Art including school clothing and home decorations School clothing will be modeled Eighth grade girls will dance seventh grade art classes show soap carving and manual training exhibits The eighth grade girls will serve ten
A birthday notice celebrates Milburn McKay now in Elkhart Indiana along with W H Plum of Rock Island JIL Robert Hyde of Wellston and Virginia Lee Klein of Riverside who turns ten years old.
A metal canteen for suntan oil offers a practical option for an in veteran gardener or vacationer. It hangs from the shoulder, drapes over a hip, resists breaking, and prevents ground spills. The white canteen features bright yacht flags around its rim and resembles a soldier’s canteen.
The first passenger train hauled by a locomotive ran on September 27, 1825, marking a milestone for an English railway.
The article portrays the devil fish or Menta ray as a massive bat like creature with wings up to 25 feet, traveling swiftly through water. It can weigh several tons and its whip shaped tail can cut a man in two. It does not kill intentionally, becoming murderous only when frightened.
Thomas J. Bromfield, a filling station operator in Albion Michigan, opened a depot a year ago that now hosts about 300 hitchhikers weekly. A large painted adjustable thumb on the bench signals motorists that riders are welcome, with the figure able to point in either direction along the road.
Washington residents born today include T. R. Phil lips and Mrs. Maud Jarrard. Harry Jones pair marks 38th wedding anniversary with Mrs. Jones. Joe Rich also observes 25th anniversary. James Swailes and family celebrate another wedding anniversary. Georgia Marshall, daughter of Stanley and Mrs. Marshall, has her ninth birthday.
Mr and Mrs J T Moore celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary today with family and friends noting the long marriage and special milestone.
Members of the Knight Templars held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple Friday evening. After the session the wives attended, sharing lunch and an evening of card games and other activities. The social committee was led by Mrs. Ray Cox Mrs. George McDaniel Mrs. John Winga and Mrs. R. C. Keagy. Next meeting is scheduled for Friday March 21.
Eight families attended a social pot luck supper Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Garrett. Guests of the evening were Mr and Mrs Cloyd Garrett. The gathering was spent socially.
A guide notes that table linen showing wear can be repurposed into practical home items. It explains simple steps to convert fabric into runners placemats and napkins, extending reuse and reducing waste.
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and guests held the annual George Washington dinner Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. Thirty six attended with Mrs Will Matucha in charge of the Ladies Aid serving a turkey dinner.
Mrs Nels B Westermark hosted a George Washington themed bridge party Friday evening at her home. Theta Bridge club members attended along with Mrs Herbert Judevine of Westwood Lasson county Calif and Mrs C R Wilson. Pig-in-a-Poke bridge at two tables crowned Mrs Wilson high and Mrs Paul Horak second. Refreshments featured a patriotic color scheme with miniature cherry trees and George Washington hatchets on small tables.
The Homemakers club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Elmer Bontrager. Members will answer roll call with an Irish joke. The program committee plans entertainment and election of officers. members urged to attend.
The article showcases colorful spring prints chosen by fashionable women. Joan Leslie models a crepe yellow print with a matching green belt and straw chapeau. Ruth Hussey wears a blue and white print suit with pleated skirt and hip-length jacket. Louise Barnes Gallagher designs a feminine leaf-green print with bow knots and hoop-skirted girls, featuring a pleated ruffle and peplum waist with a white sailor hat.
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