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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

2

Ruth Ness Returns to Work at Rothschild Store

Mrs. Ruth Ness resumes duties at the Rothschild store this morning after a week of illness absence. The Evening Journal notes local ads and events including Legion leaders gathering with Mr. Seiverding to address the Chamber of Commerce and Leon Beatty post at the Congress Hotel this evening at 7:18.

Ruth Ness Rothschild Store Vic Seiverding Grundy Center Leon Beatty The Legion Congress Hotel

Davenport Visitors Swing Through Town for Meetings and Visits

Mrs. Louis Stockman arrives from Davenport to stay with her mother Mrs. Myrtle Waggoner and relatives. Several locals travel for meetings at the Presbyterian church. Glendale telephone company to hold annual meeting January 28 at 2 p.m. at U P church basement. John A. Stewart presides.

Louis Stockman Davenport Myrtle Waggoner Mr. Stockman Dorothy Thomas J. M Davis Dorothy Cotter EB. V. Humphreys Woman Miriam Davis Crawfordsville Rev. Davis Presbyterian Church Glendale Telephone Company U. P John A. Stewart

Local figures visit Des Moines amid university break

Supt B A Ralston and R B Shannon traveled to Des Moines on business. H A Beenblossom visits, Gene Tucker returns from S U T for the weekend between semesters after final exams. Kay Hardy to return home tomorrow. Laura Cross of Cedar Rapids takes over Marvels Beauty Shop from Helen Marston, bringing experience as an operator.

B. A. Ralston R. B. Shannon Des Moines Gene Tucker S.U.T Kay Hardy

Arrange for Trinity Lutheran Pastorate

At a Trinity Lutheran meeting Rev. Theodore Henke of DeWitt district mission secretary attended. Plans were made for temporary settlement of a pastor for the church since Rev. T C Meibohm resigned last fall. William F Krueger of Wellman will lead both Wellman and Washington churches, dividing his time between them for now.

Trinity Lutheran Theodore Henke DeWitt T. C. Meibohm William F. Krueger Wellman Washington Mr. Krueger

Gov Wilson Addresses Block and Bridle Club Banquet

Governor George A Wilson visited Iowa State College for his first post inauguration trip and spoke at the Block and Bridle club annual banquet, an organization of animal husbandry students. State agricultural secretary Mark Thornburg attended the event.

Ames George A. Wilson Iowa State College Block and Bridle Club Mark Thornburg Agricul

Hospital Roundup of Dismissals and Births

At the hospital Mrs John Riggs was discharged yesterday and Mrs H G Lamansky of Pleasant Plain was admitted yesterday. Mr and Mrs Harley Davidson welcomed a son born last night at 810 weighing eight pounds. Mrs Emma Bowes was discharged Monday evening.

John Riggs H. G. Lamansky Pleasant Plain Harley Davidson Emma Bowes Alva Kepler Wome Na Kern Lawrence Ruce Gordon Engistrom Reager Adams Lerwan Reil

2 178 Loans on Homes Made in Iowa Last Year

Iowa home loan activity rose with 2 178 insured loans in 1938 from 38 associations led by Nugent Fallon of the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation and R J Richardson of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Total savings reached 8 279 880 across 12 602 savers, while assets climbed to 12 476 800. Associations operate in towns including Des Moines Ames Council Bluffs Sioux City Mason City and more.

Washington, D. C Iowa Nugent Fallon Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation R. J. Richardson Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Insurance Corporation Algona Atlantic Burlington Clear Lake Davenport Denison Desnes Petherville Grinnell Harrah Independence Jews City Town Fade le More Mason City McGregor Nevada Oelwein Ottumwa Perry Rock Rapids Sheldon

Wellman Minister Preaches Sunday Service at Local Church

The text notes continuing residence in Wellman and indicates Sunday morning preaching services will be held there under the Wellman minister’s charge, pointing to ongoing local religious activity.

Tinue Wellman

Deniel Haynes Asked to Resign as Warden

Harry C. White, chairman of the state board of control, emphatically demanded the resignation of warden Deniel Haynes. The move reflects mounting pressure over administration at the facility in Des Moines.

Deniel Haynes Des Moines Harry C. White State Board of Control

Last Call for Free Betty Lou Spoon Coupon

Readers are urged to cut the coupon on page 3 and bring it to the paper office with a trade mark from a large size Quaker Oats package to receive a free Betty Lou spoon. The Carlton Silver Plate teaspoon features a Quaker radio star handle and is marketed as a value offer for Journal readers. This is promoted as the last chance to obtain the gift without mailing or payment.

The Journal Quaker Party Radio Star Carlton America Quaker Oats Company Quaker Daig

Hawkeye hunting violators report figures show arrests and fines

In Des Moines 106 people were arrested last month for hunting trapping and fishing violations. Of those, 100 were convicted and fines totaling 4000 were levied with 2500 suspended. Confiscations included 13 guns 11 spears 16 fish 6 game birds 18 furs 2 spades 20 steel traps and 1 fishing net.

Des Moines

Bill to Alleviate Crowded Conditions in Hospitals

Iowa House introduces a measure by Rep. Harry W. Burma to form a commission to assess inmates at state mental hospitals for possible transfer to county homes. The bill targets patients needing custodial care without medical treatment to relieve crowding.

DPI Iowa Harry W. Burma Allison Burma

Rumor Spreads On Warden Haynes Resignation At Port Madison

A circulating rumor suggests Glenn C Haynes may resign as warden of the state penitentiary at Port Madison due to illness. The warden has suffered poor health for weeks and recently can only devote part of his time to duties.

Glenn C Haynes Port Madison

Pauline Hicks and Glenn Dill Announce Marriage

Pauline Hicks and Glenn Dill announce their marriage after a single ring ceremony at the Sigourney Methodist parsonage on January 18. Rev. G K Hufetscher performed the ceremony attended by the bride's sister and brother in law. Mrs. Dill wore a tea dress with black accessories. Mrs. Dill, a Wellman graduate of 1934, attended Irish's business college in Iowa City and has worked at the Gardley Bell law office for three years.

Mrs. Smith

Kalona W R C Installs Officers in Potluck Meeting

Kalona January 25 members of the W R C held a regular meeting with a potluck dinner during which officers were installed led by installing officer Charn Pitty Iitinone and Rose Slelehrer. Officers named include President Florence Feldman and Secretary Wanda Peidman with twelve Riverside Relief corps members present for the ceremony.

Belle Strickier Alman Michel Gladys Horesow Eky Leona Kessler Eunice Rogers Norma Tilden Relief Corps Riverside Charn = Pitty Iitinone Roee Slelehrer Artha Teter Cora Plytn Edna Wehek Kate Ineram Ila Kittel Peterle Crttz Hagel Higbhe Ol Whenehlin Anns Younkin Ad Anna Helleman Tre Te Mere Bert Bidtten Ernest Felso Phare

Backache Relief Told Via Kidney Health Pose

A vintage style ad promotes Dean's Pills as a remedy for back pain linked to tired kidneys. It claims kidneys remove waste, cause headaches and swelling when failing, and urges readers to buy Dean's Pills for relief.

Nature Dean Dee

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