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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1941
Page
2
Maid-Rite Sandwich shop on South Marion Avenue installs fluorescent lights. Clint Burk owns the shop as local business news notes changes and modernization in Kalona.
Fresh eggs retail 14c per dozen from Reister Bros. Mrs M W Bailey travels to Burlington to visit her daughter and will proceed to Chicago before winter ends. Stanly Zager and Wendell Shaffer plan an Iowa City trip for a pharmacy dinner meeting. Eli Lilly executives will address the pharmacists after the meal. Oyster Supper at Haskins Church postponed to Friday January 17.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Holcomb of 616 South Third Avenue welcome a son born at 9 06 last night weighing seven pounds ten ounces. Mr and Mrs George McChurch of 90914 East Second Street report a son born at 9 76 last night weighing eight pounds six ounces. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hollenbeck of Brighton celebrate a daughter born at 12 15 this morning weighing seven pounds three ounces.
Mrs. Tony Redeker recovers well after major surgery at Mercy hospital Iowa City while Mrs Celia Escher stays nearby for support. Mr. and Mrs. Fetters report improvement. Fetters in University hospital. Local social notices include sales, visits, travel to Evanston conference and church events plus a staff transfer at Montgomery Ward to Burlington store.
Jan 15 In Ainsworth Overcomer's class of the M E Sunday school held a pot luck dinner at Mrs Howard Stewart's home. Attendees included Mrs Florence Goble Mrs Mae Nordyke Mrs E K Annas Mrs J E Freeland Mrs C R Stearns Mrs Geo Carson Mrs Rose Fitzgerald Mrs Wm Olinger Mrs Mary Woodside Rev and Mrs John Nye and Mrs Esther White.
Dr. D C Barrett, director of the Washington County Health Unit, reports a drop from one death per 200 deliveries in the past twelve years to one per 700 deliveries since January 1, 19387. He cites improved obstetric care, early prenatal care, sterile home deliveries, and nursing supervision as key factors.
Community notes recount a tangled mix of social visits at farms in Salem with pot luck suppers and euchre games. Family events include birthdays, anniversaries, a funeral for Eugene Blick, and reports of neighborhood visits between Marek TeBockhorst Shalla Zeck and Coakley families.
A short note mentions a book on South America and a hostess serving refreshments at the event. The item emphasizes a literary discussion and hospitality without additional details.
Rich woodland town notes show multiple families visiting relatives and hosting guests over the weekend. Distinct movements include Virgil Lintz and Larry visiting the Leonard Lintz home, and Clem Shalla's group at the Charles Marek home.
The Iowa State printing board awarded 20 000 copies of the 1941 official register to Wallace Homestead Co of Des Moines for printing while Klipto Loose Leaf Co of Mason City received the binding contract.
A Pleasant Hill gathering honored Gilbert Dickinson Eugene Chalupa and Charles Anderson Jr as the boys head to training camps. The church social featured Haines and visiting with refreshments served. Local families and relatives were noted among attendees and condolences extended for Mrs Alliman.
Kalona January 1 Mrs Mary Patterson dies at home following a stroke two weeks earlier She observed her 67th birthday yesterday Funeral arrangements handled by a local funeral home Born January 14 1878 she lived in Kalona all her life The Patterson home has been in Kalona three years Her husband died four years ago She is survived by sisters Mrs John Benell and Mrs John Yortley brother Charles Leibe of Kalona Mrs Ralph McCray Des Moines and Will Leibe Iowa City
In Columbus Junction on Friday Gordon Bennett sustained facial injuries from a blast and underwent eye removal surgery at University Hospital Iowa City. Kenneth Cutkomp, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Cutkomp, had an eye removed after being struck by an air rifle shot at Bellevue Hospital Muscatine. Funeral services for Orville Sparrow were held in Evangelical Reformed Church after a highway crash. Burial followed in Dallas City Illinois.
The Methodists beat the Presbyterians 24 to 15 on the Y court to stay atop the church league standings. Bill Kiesey scored 13 for the Methodists with Red Little adding 11, while Presbyterians listed Harold Wolf and Vernon Witting among others. The Baptist team defeated United Presbyterians 21 to 18 with Hadley Emundson leading the Baptists with 9 points. Standings show Methodists 6-1, United Presbyterian 5-3, Presbyterian 6-2, Baptist 4-3. Upcoming games include Christian church vs Presbyterians and Methodists vs United Presbyterians.
Iowa players feel they are a serious basketball team after beating Minnesota on its home court 41 to 34 on a second half surge. Coach Rollie Williams prepares for Northwestern at Iowa City next Monday, closing the first semester and aiming to climb into the top division. Iowa's defense held Minnesota to 11 baskets, limiting Don Carson to two field goals.
Riverside reports the fourth in a series of St Marys church card parties held in the parish hall with 20 tables of bridge euchre and pinochle. Edward Bushek won bridge high and Melvin Schnoebelen consolation. Euchre victor Peter Schneidler, pinochle winner Mrs Walter Shebek high, and Zelda Shebek as low. Funds raised support the church treasury. Fortnightly club hosted by Mrs Earl Walton with lunch served. Wedding dance planned by Mr and Mrs Robert Kiefer for January 16 at Swailes Hiland Palace southeast of Riverside.
Mrs. H. C. Hull will lead worship and Mrs. D. C. Barrett will preside over the program at the Methodist Women's society general meeting Friday at 2 30 in the church social hall. Ruth roster will read and the sophomore girls sextet will perform selections. Unit 3 will run the social hour.
A report notes coffee contains a variety of substances beyond water and sugar including caffeine fat oil mineral water and wood. It outlines the beverage’s complex composition and hints at potential health implications for consumers.
Sarah Smoke was held Monday afternoon in the Fredonia Methodist church. Louis Parsons sang. Pallbearers were Louis Briggs Frank Briggs William Winece Harry Robert and Ted Tucker. Burial was in Indian Creek cemetery.
Anderson from Washington will box this Thursday night at City Hall facing a fast opponent from the Oskaloosa COCO camp. Seven other bouts pair Osla Joosa CCE boxers against Oakville CCU opponents under amateur rules. Marvin Buckwalter referees with Hal Williams and Stanley Smith as judges. Admission is 50 cents with 19 cents for reserved seats. The show starts at eight.
Miss Ruby Yocum daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Yocum of Jonesville wed Newell W Abbott eldest son of Mr and Mrs H D Abbott of Nichols in the parsonage of the First Methodist church Muscatine Dr Raymond M Shipman officiated with a single ring service Attendants were Mr and Mrs Fred Van Zyl Jr The bride wore aqua street length dress with black accessories and a corsage of eight roses They will reside in Muscatine where Abbott works in the Muscatine Journal composing room
The Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of O'Brien county intends to purchase fire fighting apparatus to protect rural areas. The equipment would be distributed at vantage points around the county and operated by the insurance company to aid firefighting efforts.
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