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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
2
The magic lantern, invented in 1646 by Athanasius Kircher, a German Jesuit scholar, marks a milestone in visual science and early optical entertainment.
In 1930 Sinclair Lewis became the first American awarded the Nobel Prize in literature. He had previously declined the Pulitzer Prize.
Entry blank lists date March 2 at 4 00 p m in Washington high school auditorium. Entries due March 41 and must be sent to Mrs Milo Steele Jr West Harrison Street Washington.
Local shop announces shipment of spinner pianos by Sorden Music Co. Ad highlights a $50 down payment to place a beautiful new spinner piano in homes.
Secretary of Commerce W Averell Harriman told the House Appropriations Committee that Russian aggression poses a greater menace than Hitler. The panel approved 503 420 263 for state commerce justice departments and federal courts for the new fiscal year, a net cut of 35 417 168 from the White House request. Harriman warned that unchecked communism in western Europe could shift the balance of power against the United States.
A Twentieth Century fund report notes that in 1940 domestic sources supplied under 15 percent of the 757000 tons used in the United States. After Pearl Harbor domestic capacity rose to about 900000 tons with roughly three-fourths of crude rubber used for tires and tubes.
Daily figures show 17 500 passenger trains and 14 000 freight trains run across the United States. The data highlight the scale of rail traffic supporting commerce and commuting nationwide.
Admitted today is Mrs. A Mc Lamore from route two in medical. Dismissed today are Mrs. Jennie Carson of Ainsworth Mrs. Albert Handshaw of Pleasant Plain and her son Jerry Dean Mrs. Lloyd Duen sing from route three and her son Thom as Arthur and Mrs. Dick Daley of Keota and her daughter.
George Miller a 218 pound former navy instructor from St Paul Minnesota is the sixth wrestler in a blindfolded battle royal at the veterans athletic show in city hall arena tonight Six wrestlers Miller Johnny Gondek The Black Secret Alex Kaffner Yellow Demon and Jimmie Ricci enter the ring simultaneously for the main event the last two standing meet in a best two out of three falls forty five minute limit two referees Marvin Buckwalter and Jimmie Bear assigned Harold Kerr announces and Charlie McAvoy times the show starts 8 15 pm Ladies admitted free with paid adult admission.
Washington Feb 27 Congress moves to keep farm price supports alive beyond December 31 with a flexible postwar plan. House and Senate agriculture leaders favor a parity system where supports adjust as crop supplies rise, possibly using a long term price average as a guide.
Mr and Mrs K A Mathers returned home Friday from a southern trip saying they enjoyed it but were glad to be back. Alva Blanchard and family moved last Thursday to Bert Dennis’s former property and will work for John Riggs. The Blanchards and another brother with their mother came from Allerton.
Planes set for a one evening YMCA table tennis tournament on Monday March 1 with 24 singles entries 6 doubles teams and byes. Artemas Brown Y secretary will accept more entries to fill byes. Opening doubles include Humble and Brewer vs Davis and Snyder and others. Public invited free admission at 7 30 p m.
Washington Demons meet Keota at 8 45 PM on Keota floor in a single sectional game with a district bid at stake. Other Class B results include Wellman 51 Lone Tree 15 and Kalona 43 Cosgrove 31. Crawfordsville 31 Ainsworth 19 and Wayland 63 Olds 28 in Winfield.
Mrs. Eugene Slead of Wellman Iowa announces the engagement of Patricia Joan Slead to Lawrence William Griffith son of Mr and Mrs Chester Griffith of Galesburg Illinois The wedding is planned for May 2 in Galesburg Illinois Patricia a Galesburg High School graduate class of 46 and currently works for J C Penney in Washington Iowa Lawrence a Galesburg High School graduate class of 45 and employed at Galesburg Soft Water Service in Galesburg Illinois
The inhabitants plan to work with Del mar Blanchard at the Mathers farm on Red Ball road. Mrs. M. J Coon spent the weekend visiting country relatives, while Earnest Raymond suffers a finger fever. George Prosser laments losing their best cow last week.
Notices list events for Odd Fellows Rebekahs I O O F hall and W C C C meetings with guest speaker Mrs. Wagner at church. Saturday brings 19th Century club luncheon hosted by Mrs. Emma Barnett. Monday lists multiple Fortnightly and YWCA sessions at libraries, Masonic Temple, and homes with potlucks and specific dish details.
The notice lists birthday wishes for numerous residents including Mrs. William Cnossen Mrs. A L Griffith Roy Wood of Ainsworth Betty McCartney Mangold Ethel Mincer Charles Walker Carl White Helen Critz Helen Brock Reid Orris Mary Lee Bower Gladys Boyid Elwood Glen Schrock Frederick Joseph Emry Carrol Ruth Young Paul Johnson LeRoy Brown George Murphy Elmer Pearson Earl Nicola and marks wedding anniversaries for several couples.
Thirteen members and officers met at the K P Hall for the February session. Lucy Leet proposed an essay contest for West Chester grade school pupils titled The Flag What It Means to Me. Mrs T R Poore officiated on the service flag ceremony as captains led attendance.
The Fleur De Lis club honored George Fosters with a copper ivy plant holder as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary next Tuesday. Mrs. Dawson opened with anniversary notices, new president Mrs. Victor Peiffer handed out year books, and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Horn Drake Casper. Co-hostesses Mrs. Marek and Marek decorated tables. dinner was at Mrs. Vince Marek’s home.
Announcement for Ainsworth Chapter O. E. 8 lists a regular meeting on March 3 with a school of instruction at 9 30 a m and a luncheon at 1 00 p m followed by an evening gathering.
Vivian Nicola daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Nicola Des Moines and Clark F Miller son of Mr and Mrs William Miller wed yesterday at 7 30 in the Christian church Reverend Thomas Polk read the vows in a double ring ceremony in the presence of 178 guests A reception followed for about 75 in the church parlor Brides party included sister Patricia Nicola and Ray Mescher with ushers Jim Dawson Homer Cannon Eugene Nicola and Dean Zear of Wayland Details describe attire reception decor and family connections plus guests from Wayland Ottumwa Richland Sigourney Iowa City and other towns.
Mrs. R. Vernon Pike served as hostess to a Mission study group on Tuesday afternoon. Devotions were led by Mrs. Robert Stephens with Psalm one read. Mrs. Edgar Stewart sang The Lord Is My Shepherd. Lou Bauer reviewed chapter two of Great Prayers of the Bible, followed by a general discussion. Walter Bauer contributed World Outlook items and W. B. Rittenhouse reviewed Methodist Woman. Refreshments were served at the close.
An evening program starts at 8 00 p m with initiation and social hour led by Mrs Helen Smith instructor at 1013.
The future author Mark Twain studied at a log cabin school until age twelve, reflecting his early education in a rustic setting.
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