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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1940
Page
3
A devotional note for Wednesday January 10 cites Psalms 91:2 affirming trust in the Lord as refuge and fortress. The message centers on faith and divine protection as the theme for the day.
The piece notes that pastoral work demands constant effort, high intelligence, human understanding, and diplomacy. It cites Dr. FF Eastwood's sixteen years in Washington as evidencing prolific speaking and illustrates broader views on industry, war, and civic life through anecdotes about families, polls, and the census taker.
January meeting in Mrs. B. A. Wehrle home with thirteen members. Installation conducted by Mrs. C. C. Theisen as Installing Officer and Mrs. Wm. Stricker as ceremonial Marshal. Officers listed for the year include Oracle Mrs. Ralph Bull and Vice Oracle Mrs. Earnest Bell.
Mrs. Edith Weidner presided at the Past Noble Grand circle meeting with Mrs. Floyd Murdock and Mrs. Ernestine Murdock co hosting. One new member, Mrs. O E Sisk, joined as plans were announced for the annual cooperative dinner at 1 LC F hall in February with date to be announced.
The Springfield Union notes that after extensive war news a robust American presidential campaign would feel uplifting. The item frames public mood and nostalgia as a contrast to ongoing conflict.
Mrs. Harry Sizer starred for Lisbon high school girls basketball scoring 63 in a game. Three-year-old Carol Jean Kimberlin mentions she will marry Jerry Juea when grown, and Janet Kos plans to wed Buddy Sizer. Keagy notes he reads this column each evening.
Chicago police say Sam De Leo was arrested on suspicion of murdering his mother in law Nellie Sharp whose battered body was found in an abandoned trunk.
Ed Chuck a junior college basketball player hints at giving up the game to rely on his kid brother's reputation. He notes his brother at Brighton high averages sixteen points per game this season.
The ex change paper misprinted the marriage address for Miss Ethel Grecian and Harve Wilson as 205% West Second Street, later corrected to a backdoor address at go2y Real Neighbor Howard Kerr, amid a collage of local quips, jokes, and life reflections from the era.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Parcell welcomed members of the H M club to their home last Thursday. Pinochle was played at four tables with Max Cook winning high score and Murray Smylie taking low score. Traveling prize went to Woodrow Crone. guests included Mrs Harold Miller and the Cooks. Mrs Smylie and Mrs Miller helped with serving.
Emma J. Anderson celebrates her eighty sixth birthday as member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club and local groups. Betty Snakenberg turns thirteen. Paul Snakenberg's birthday comes Saturday. A line of neighbors and relatives mark January 10 as a common birthday date with multiple families in Keota Valley Kalona and Pilot Grove.
Riverside reports Mark Rummelhart has joined the U S Navy and is assigned to the light cruiser Cincinnati. He trains at Mare Island and will soon depart for San Diego for extended duty. Nearby, Blanche and Marjory Jenkens visited Mrs. Oral Rath while families in the area hosted several relatives from Iowa City Streator and Clinton. The article also recounts Jacques Cartier naming Canada from the Huron word kanata meaning village.
The Dorcas Society of St Pauls Evangelical Church met last evening with twelve members and several guests. Rev Carl W Klein led a devotional on the character of Dorcas. Mrs Roy Finke presided over the business session. Mrs John Wickert became a new member.
Riverside January 9 The fifth and final card party in a series by St. Mary's church groups will be at St. Mary's hall on Monday evening January 15. Bridge euchre and pinochle games with prizes and a lunch after. Committee includes many listed local families.
Mrs Attia Landau new booster club president hosted a small gathering with twelve members and four guests yesterday afternoon at her residence. Business was conducted, program books distributed, entertainment arranged, and refreshments served. next meeting is January 23 with Mrs Guy Stumpf as host.
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