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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1938
Page
2
Congratulations go to Nurse Ruby Brouillette who will travel to Washington D C to share details about the Washington county health unit and its efforts.
The George McDaniel family relocates from 903 East Main to 622 East Main to, Mrs Ward joins relatives in Sioux City and plans a Louisiana move with Frank and Mrs Coffin family. Enna Jetticks shoes offered at Moore's Bootery clearance and grocery discounts at Iowa Southern Utilities. Charles Bear returns from Grinnell College to visit ill father then heads to Chicago. Doctor Sartor joins husband in clinic.
Washington high school basketball travels to Burlington for a 7 30 start seeking its first conference win after five straight losses. Burlington trails Washington in offense but sits 4 2 in the standings, with Thomason set to use the Mt Pleasant game lineup.
Edward G Robinson stars as Joe Krozgac in The Last Gangster a vivid prison drama at the State Rose Stradner debuts as his wife delivering a distinguished performance James Stewart Lionel Stander John Carradine Sidney Blackmer and Douglas Scott also shine Director Edward Ludwig crafts compelling prison sequences enhancing MGM's standard spectacle The film blends thrill and tragedy as Krozgac loses family faith and seeks revenge before a fatal showdown
President Roosevelt announced three new ambassadors today and sent the appointments to the Senate. Joseph P. Kennedy of Hoston is named ambassador to Great Britain, Hugh Wilson becomes assistant secretary of state and ambassador to Germany, and Norman Armour is appointed minister to Canada and ambassador to Chile.
The giant trees along the Pacific coast are described as reaching ages of three to four thousand years, highlighting their exceptional longevity and the region’s natural history.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon for W. I Duncan at the United Presbyterian church by Rev. William N. Nichol Jr. A vocal duet by Carolyn Hamilton and Huge McCleery accompanied the service. Pallbearers included Glenn Mace Joe Wright Hugh MecCleery Tom Will Clark Wood and Everett Stewart. Burial followed at Cambrian cemetery near Cotter.
A look back recalls the 1925 Demons beating Burlington Grayhounds 23 20 in the Little Six. Gene Tucker and Red Norton led the effort in a district tourney clash that sent the Demons to the state finals after two overtimes. Since then the Demons have 33 losses to league opponents.
The Backbone state park trout hatchery in Delaware county starts its yearly operations with eggs from the state brood stock and from Massachusetts South Dakota Minnesota and the U S Bureau of Fisheries. Hatelling the eggs will occupy most of the winter months.
A Des Moines couple, Mr and Mrs William Wurts, both blind since infancy, kneel in prayer over their one year old fox terrier Pepper, their seeingeye guide, who lies wounded from a shooting. The newlyweds, married 16 months, share the scene in a church setting with Pepper’s fate uncertain.
The former Nanking government reshuffle elevates General Pai Chung-Hsi to lead all Chinese armies. He is a former Radical rival of Chiang Kai-Shek and was appointed by General Chi after the recent retreat.
Washington Maid-Rites schedule a weekend home game against Burlington Ben-teco Rovers at the YMCA court with eight o clock admission set at 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Key Washington players include Ahrens McClure Mangold Dougall Mitchell and possibly Dale Kiesey. Next Monday Fairfield IGA team visits Washington featuring Jones an All American center plus former Fairfield stars Webb Scott Menary and ex-Washington player John Jackson.
Mrs. Ellis Keller from Marshalltown visited Rennie Dawson's home and took Mrs. Caroline Tucker home for a visit. Tucker has stayed with her daughter since October as the Dell Walker family nears scarlet fever quarantine end.
The piece argues that shadows in paintings appear gray or black at a glance but contain rich, bright colors upon careful inspection. It emphasizes how observers miss this color depth without close study.
Dr. Thomas L. Curran announces 1937 receipts for the Iowa department of agriculture rose nine percent. Fees and licenses brought in 596 021 dollars, up from 554 516 dollars in 1936, with annual department appropriations totaling 121 215 dollars directed to the state general fund.
George A. Goddard a wealthy Las Vegas New Mexico lumberman was questioned after police found his wife’s body in a Los Angeles apartment. A death by own action note was raised as a point in the investigation and Goddard was placed under suspicion for murder. Goddard is described as a cousin of actress RKc Hudson.
The Oweseeca group of Camp Fire girls met Wednesday evening at guardian Mrs. Ed Hanson s home. Eleven members attended as they opened with song and conducted a business session followed by games. A card from Bonnie Jean Simpson, vacationing in California, was read and future meetings were set for the women s room at the Y.
A demonstration of rug making will be given at the Handcraft Section 3 meeting hosted by Mrs. Harry Sizer at 503 South Fourth Avenue Monday evening. Members should bring carpet warp and woolen strips and inform the hostess if they cannot attend. The gathering opens at 7 30 p m.
Columbus Junction reports the Business Men's club names committees for a WLS born dance home talent program at Columbus High School January 21 22. Committee members include Talent William Dunn K M Arington Mrs Max Fisher Mrs Albert Toms advertising Woodrow Shearer K H Robertson W A Norris tickets J E Henson B H Shearer Lewis Pugh Mrs F J Pine Mrs Beulah Luckey. Also notes Iowa Pearl Button plant to reopen on a three day week and local obituaries for J M McGuire with attendees from Chicago Davenport Delta Des Moines.
Snowball column lists local residents sharing holiday meals and visits. Arthur Wiley and Will Fleming families hosted turkey dinner events. Jarrard, Kephart, and Shebeck households hosted callers and visitors in a small town community note.
AMES The towns state college dispensary handled more than 19 000 calls in the last quarter of 1937. Dr J G Grant head of the student health service and college hospital reported an all time record average of more than 200 student visits daily. Enlarged enrollment and greater use by individuals caused the rise, he said.
Investigators report that tobacco smoke contains nicotine, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ammonia, aldehydes and organic tarry compounds. While harm degree from assimilation is debated, it is generally conceded that nicotine, ammonia or tarry matter are present in irritating amounts with the greatest physiological effect.
Nineteen members attended the P E O Chapter One meeting at Mrs F W Eastwood’s home yesterday afternoon. A business session was held and Mrs T A Michels gave an excellent review of Madame Currie with Mrs Richard McCleery offering a piano selection.
A Kensington club gathering in Ainsworth on January 7 featured Mrs. Bertha Pearson hosting a needlework session and a one course luncheon. Mrs. Fannie Rowan attended as a guest.
Mrs. Richard Stewart hosted eleven members of the Young Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church in her home yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Donald MelLaughlin led devotions and Mrs. Ralph Kleese gave the magazine report. Mrs Burl Pringle presented another chapter from Return to Religion. refreshments were served, with guest Mrs. Arthur Bishop attending.
Wellman on January 7 hosted a joint installation for the Masonic lodge and Eastern Star with 75 in attendance. Officers for the Eastern Star were installed by Emma Webster and others, while Ora Rogers of Kafona led the Masonic installation with Rev. Paul Hannin assisting. refreshments followed as members visited. James Aid Ladies Aid met with 40 present and voted $5 to the local milk fund. refreshments were served.
Civil war veteran L. F. Sigafoose ages 92 and Three Quarter Century club member celebrates birthday. Born in West Virginia, moved to Washington in 1850, life spent on a farm except for three Civil War years. Also marking birthdays are Mrs. Inez Martin 77 and others Emma Smith Edna Palmer Mrs. Francis Feltz Cleo McCoy John Krotz and Mrs. Anna Rath.
James Dean Shull turns one on Wednesday and his brother Robert Clinton will turn four on Sunday. They are sons of Mr and Mrs Floyd Shull of Humboldt, formerly of Washington, sharing a family birthday week.
The HJ club met at Mrs Dewey Weeks home for a lesson on Color and Design in the Home by Mrs Joe Kadetek followed by color harmony discussion and decor tips. Officers elected: President Mrs Oscar Sheetz, Vice President Mrs Ray Soika, Secretary Treasurer Mrs Joe Te Bockhorst, Reporter Mrs Dewey Weeks. Thirteen members and guest Mrs Fisher attended. next meeting in three weeks at Mrs Blinche Shalla’s home.
A reflection contrasts advice from a friend with self advice. It notes the absence of a remedy for self flattery and the distinct value of external counsel in guiding judgment and restraint.
Esther Patterson married Gerald Dickinson last night at 7 in the parsonage of St Pauls Evangelical church with Rev Carl W Klein officiating. Attendants were Eleanor Augustine and James Zarington of Washington. The bride wore a blue silk dress with black accessories. The couple will establish a home on the Offey farm between Washington and Wellman next Monday.
Mrs FE L Rouse Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger and Mrs Jacob Wenger co hosted a shower for Mrs Wayne Burlingame Elsie Wagener before her marriage at Mrs Rouses home on Wednesday afternoon. Fifteen Pansy Hill club members attended. Guests wrote advice on slips read aloud and gifts were hidden in rooms with an alarm clock clue. Refreshments followed and a evening party ended with a general echarivari for the couple.
Geologists describe the Palisades formations in New York as about 150 million years old, reflecting ancient geological history of the region.
Mr and Mrs William H Cress entertained the Evening Bridge club with three tables of play and high score won by Mrs Fred Kroname Norval Flynn. Sorosis club met with New Year resolutions. a lunch followed. A joint installation of Middle Link Odd Fellow and Fern Leaf Rebekah lodges will be held January 11 at the Odd Fellows hall with District Deputy Grand Master Girard and Mrs Edna Murdock in charge. refreshments and dancing will finish the evening.
After a business meeting the Friendly Social club gathered at Mrs Will Sheetz home to knot and comforter the afternoon. Eleven members attended with Mrs Glenn Cuddeback and Mrs Clyde Crile assisting as hostesses. The next meeting will be at Mrs Crile's home in Ftarrary.
Mrs. Jesse Riley entertained children at her son Charles sixth birthday party in Columbus Junction on January 7 with guests including James Boulton James Arthur Robert Humphreys Dick Williams Buddie Lord Roger Hil Douglas Hil Edward Stinson and Willard Stinson. Gaskell Wedding announced Marie Gant to Forrest Lawrence Cragg married last week in Pale Springs California. Former resident Ruth Thoelcke of Lance Creek Wyoming wed Homer T Wilson of Lance Creek in November.
M B prayer gathering scheduled at 7 30 PM at the homes of Mr and Mrs Be win Griffith 308 East Second Street and Dr and Mrs Artie ur Atack 509 West Wastinge ton Street.
Myrtle Coakley daughter of Mr and Mrs Hiram Coakley and Stanley Porter son of Mr and Mrs Foster both of Washington were married December 22 at Kahoka Missouri in the Methodist church with Rev W F Skinner officiating. The wedding dress was dark blue silk crepe. The couple returned to Washington with no definite home plans. Mrs Foster is a Brighton high school graduate and has stayed at home. Mr Foster is a Washington school graduate and farms with his father.
Eureka Ladies Aid holds an all day meeting with a potluck dinner. Eleven members plus five guests attended including Mrs Frank Mayhew and Mrs Joy Work. Mrs Howard Wagner led activities. two comforters were prepared for a hostess. next meeting set for February 2 at Mrs Charles Nicola’s home.
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