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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1932
Page
6
Mr and Mrs John Dodd hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Ruby Hindahl with a long decorated cake, music and cards. The event followed by a memory-filled celebration in 1932 with well wishes and gifts.
The White Shrine holds open house Monday at 2 30 in the Temple building with hostesses listed. Daughters of Union Veterans meet at 7 39 Monday night. Fortnightly Music Department meets at 7 45 at Miss Edna Klein’s home. Rainbow Girls meet at 7 30 with public installation at 8.
The D A R holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 at Miss Elizabeth Dawson’s home. The Friendly Social club meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Will Snville. Pythian Sisters Washington temple No 133 hold a regular meeting Tuesday February 2. M E C officers and staff to be present for inspection practice. Westminster Guild meets Tuesday 6 30 at the nurses home with Mrs Margaret Hales Rose for a pot luck supper. Members bring clues. meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Will Saville.
The Business and Professional Women’s club will gather in the Y community room at 6 15 PM on Wednesday February 5. Members may request excusal or invite guests by contacting Fran Ces McCoy before 7 PM on Monday February 1. The Linger Longer club hosts a pot luck dinner on Wednesday February 3 at the J W Combe home.
The Delta Alpha class of the M B E Sunday School will meet with Mrs. Roth for their February social on Thursday February 4. Full attendance desired. The Harmony Community club also meets Thursday February 4 with Mrs. John Sheetz and asks members to bring materials for the Flower Garden quilt exchange.
Announcement notes an afternoon event in the Fort with Mrs J D Mc Laughlin featuring records and dancing. The event is set for Tuesday evening and invites all attendees to participate.
In Shiloh three boy scouts visited timber near the creek bridge. On returning two boys played rough and Sonny Glick was slashed by a knife, sustaining a deep gash just above the knee. The others gave first aid and sought further help at Caldwell's.
A charity ball at Washington City Hall drew 250 attendees despite cold weather. The Washington Concert Band under Neil Humble and Hal Reister performed to enthusiastic crowds, helping raise 73.81 with expenses 0.75 for pies, later turned over to the Unemployment Committee. Donations from merchants supported lunch and supplies, with proceeds from admissions and a lunch counter totaling 73.06 after costs. Attendees hailed from Columbus Junction Wellman and nearby areas. a repeat event is considered if needed.
Mr Darbyshire carried a injured boy to his home then town after seeing him lying by the roadside. The lad endured the ordeal and required five stitches to close the wound. The Darbyshire family praised Sonny for his grit. Our pen is out of ink. no further news this week.
Ainsworth Iowa notes report mild winter days and lengthening evenings. Rev Kreamyre of Sigourney visits the Wilbur Gardner family. families from Rock Island visit and attend church. Moves include Hoppings to the Acheson place March 1 and Anderson to the Tobin place east of Huskins. Local hospital visits note Mrs Ray Lambert and others recovering. Hog and beef prices are mentioned with meat still a focus.
Washington dispatch details Admiral Montgomery Meigs Taylor commander of American naval forces in the Orient with limited ships at Shanghai. He fought at Manila Bay with Dewey and is a grand nephew of President Zachary Taylor. Recent moves include sending destroyers from Manila to Shanghai as tensions rise with Japanese forces in the settlement.
A large fire gutted S. Vierson general store in Swea City Iowa forcing 500 residents to battle the flames for over an hour. Firefighters from three nearby towns aided by snow and water shortages fought a blaze that threatened surrounding buildings. Estimated loss surpassed 310,000 with damage still being assessed.
Verdi residents and relatives attend bridge parties visits and funerals in a flurry of social activity. Guests include Mrs Wes Finch Mrs W Tealey Mr and Mrs Howard Anderson Mr and Mrs Donald Applegate Mr and Mrs Fred Kloppenstein Mr and Mrs Vic Wenger and others. Richland and Muscatine connections appear with calls on Mrs S R Tracy s funeral and family visits. Local business and farming news mention Henry Doig baled straw and cattle shipments from Verdi while Theo Oriez visits Chicago on business.
The article analyzes Japan's invasion of Manchuria and China, praising its meticulous planning and rapid progress from last September to Shanghai. It notes Japan's unprecedented military efficiency, and highlights massive purchases in the United States and elsewhere of cotton and war materials, plus a strategic base of coal iron and oil in Manchuria.
The term euthanasia is used to describe the alleged act of ending a suffering patient’s life. The phrase appears in discussions about mercy and medical ethics amid debate over its acceptability and legality.
Fairfield edged Washington 28 to 27 after a tight fourth period. Webb led Fairfield with 19 points while Washington rallied in the third quarter behind Jackson Wells and Kupka.
The Willing Workers Club met at the home of Mrs. Eva Vanerus for an all day session. New officers were installed for the coming year with Mrs. Lottie Davison as president and Mick Myers as secretary. A quarterly WFM tea was hosted by Mrs. Edgar Kessel with Ruth Edwards in charge of the lesson. Local residents, visitors, and relatives were noted, including marriages and travel to Columbus Junction for a funeral following J. L. Thurston’s death.
Marion George and others announce campaigns for county offices while residents attend dances, church events, and club meetings. Deaths include Jake Lemley and Dave Kilgore among longtime locals. numerous weddings births and moves shape small town life across Keota Washington and Brighton.
Iowa state total motor fuel tax receipts for January amounted to 813648 with a slight increase from the 800092.21 recorded last January. Distribution shows 421216 to the primary road account 300000 to the secondary road account and 2432 to the refund and administration account.
Mr and Mrs Frank Conger of Atlantic have been visiting relatives here for several days and will depart tomorrow for home.
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