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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
2
Harry Ramseyer and Gwendolyn with Harry Jr. sped from Ro ro Minn to Oska after Harry Jr. had knee surgery and remains in a cast. They visit Ramseyer brother’s funeral and return home with other local family updates noted.
Fur buyer to visit each Saturday at Powers Produce. Relatives send word from Mexico of heat and plans to visit Texas then New Orleans. Davenport business caller Charles Fannigan. Keen Kutter rep Henry Clay visits Peters Hardware in town. Death notice of Mrs Charles D Willson in Santa Barbara. Columbus Junction visitors Mr and Mrs Guy Enke and son Robert. Dr C W McLaughlin and wife travel to Omaha for wedding of son Dr Charles McLaughlin to Beatrice Reimers. they plan to return Sunday.
Mrs. Tda Kolosick had a major operation this morning. Helen Bringman of Wellman underwent an appendectomy earlier today. Mrs. Grant Geyer and her daughter Lois of Wellman were admitted for treatment last night.
Des Moines report shows Mr Average Taxpayer earned about 2250 and paid 191.31 in taxes during 1938. He tracked sales and state taxes but could not verify Iowa property tax or concealed purchase taxes. He notes the eight hour day extended to a 40 minute government work share based on his accounting.
Bruce Stewart of Pleasant Ridge is reported better and able to be up a bit. The note mentions Mrs. Stewart has not been well lately and several men attended Jim Martin farm sale. Various local visits and family drop ins are listed among neighbors and friends.
In Crawfordsville on a Sabbath at the United Presbyterian church Mr Lindeen of Swedesburgh performed The Holy City during the union service His voice drew praise from attendees In morning worship Ilene Benson music teacher was mentioned as part of the church program
Eureka reports a Sunday gathering as Mr and Mrs Charlie Marek and children visit the Duane Shalla home. Numerous local families host relatives for dinners and social visits across Eureka and nearby towns.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for an emergency defense appropriation of 552.6 million dollars and earmarked 304 million for army air corps expansion. The request follows warnings by Col. Charles A. Lindbergh about foreign air power.
Jefferson county officials condemn Governor Kraschel for commuting Joseph Acerra's prison term. Acerra, a Chicagoan, was convicted of brutal beating of a Jefferson woman in 1936. Sheriff Foss Davis denounces the action as the worst miscarriage of justice in the county.
Fifteen members attended the Junior Missionary society meeting at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. Lois Mace as president led the session with minutes read by Shirley Dunlap. Naida Lee Breitenbach led devotions and Miss Laubach presented the lesson while refreshments were provided by the Foreign Missionary society.
Sixteen members attended a Child Study Department lesson on Religion in the Home led by Mrs. D. C. Barrett at the home of Mrs. Joe Park. Barrett contrasted religious training with sex education, stressing character, daily example, and communal consideration for a solid marriage and home. After discussion, refreshments were served. next meeting is at Mrs. Harry Sizer's home.
A special meeting in the 10.0.8. hall installed Rebekah and Covenant lodge officers. Nominated leaders include Fay Murphy as noble grand and Ralph Zeck as right supporter, with 250 in attendance. Indoor track meet announced for Iowa City with 60 plus schools and 500 plus athletes set for April 1 at the field house.
About 60 officers of the University of Iowa Alumni association will convene in Iowa City on Saturday for their annual meeting. President Virgil Hancher and roughly half of the 129 county officers are expected to attend, announced executive secretary Prof. Bruce F. E. Mahan.
The Cedar Chips 4-H club will meet at Paul Benson’s home next Tuesday January 17 at 3 p.m. A benefit dance sponsored by the VFW is set for Saturday January 14 at the K C hall.
Harmony club members and their families attended a noon dinner at Mr and Mrs Ed Vittetoe. Twelve families were present along with Mrs Vittetoe’s parents Mr and Mrs Paul Peiffer. Guests helped with service while Joe McGaw and son Li Roy H J Brenneman and Mr The afternoon featured visiting and games such as Chinese checkers.
Thirty five attended the potluck supper for Pythian Sisters and their families last evening in the K P hall. After the supper, visiting and ecards were the evening's diversion. The supper committee included Mrs Maude Applevate, Mrs George Baker and El-
Helen Hayes and Emmett Hayes celebrate birthdays with family. M Delong and Ella DeLong mark theirs, Crawfordsville. F L Casey and several younger locals named. Mrs John Shebeck and Mary Ann Tianer noted. Tianer celebrated with classmates at West Chester school.
New Quaker Oatmeal Raisin Cookies promise fruity flavor and lasting freshness. The recipe yields four dozen cookies and highlights health benefits from Quaker Oats plus easy steps for mixing, grinding oats, and baking at 275 degrees for 12 minutes.
Lucille Reed of Cedar Rapids will arrive this evening to spend several days with Dorothy Kammueller and other friends in the area.
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