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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1938
Page
2
Dick McCleery and his moving picture camera climb a wind mill tower on a northern farm for a last set of shots. The gas-house chimney is planned as the next spot for filming.
The report details unemployment claims and the insurance plan. It notes a 3 percent payroll deduction this year and 1 percent on 1936 payrolls, totaling $10,500,000. Claimants must register with the state employment service, wait two weeks, and be available for suitable work. Benefits range from 5 to 15 dollars weekly for 15 weeks, with a possible half salary if no work is found. Estimated annual payout under normal conditions is $4,500,000.
If weather holds, Blattner field will host the Independents versus Cedar Rapids Light and Power team Monday afternoon attracting the year’s largest crowd. Manager Vic Trosky expects a tough challenge as Washington’s Bob Young starts on the mound with Wagenknecht and Ostrus in reserve. Sojka is sidelined with a sore arm for weeks. Independents beat What Cheer 6 to 4 at home Sunday.
The county golf championship and the Fourth of July tourney debut at the Washington Golf and Country Club. Qualifying rounds conclude Sunday with nine holes for the Fourth of July, and finals are planned for July 16. Entry fees are $1 for the county event and 25 cents for the Fourth.
Helen Jacobs of California retired hurt after losing 6 4 6 0 to Helen Moody who claimed her eighth Wimbledon title. Moody’s victory came despite Jacobs sustaining a leg injury during the match, leaving the crowd aware of her pain as she limped from the court.
Mel and Pat Beers of Wilmington invited to assist in entertaining the Swedish delegation led by the Royal Prince of Sweden. The group was hosted at Pierre DuPont’s Longwood mansion near Wilmington with President Roosevelt in attendance, eighty guests, and dancing after a dinner to the Royal Band of Sweden.
The Journal carriers top the league with 3 wins and 1 loss under George Mohr. Bob Lowe's Indians are second at 2-1, Davenport Democrat boys 2-2, and Boys Scouts in fourth after three straight losses. Mohr plans a horseshoe league next week. Yesterday, Journal beat Scouts 17 to 4 and Indians defeated Democrat.
Friday results show New York 3 Brooklyn 1 and Chicago 11 Cincinnati 4 with Philadelphia 4 5 and Boston 10. Upcoming games list Philadelphia at Boston St Louis at Pittsburgh New York at Brooklyn and Chicago at Cincinnati with Washington at New York among others.
Regular meeting at I O O F hall with 65 in attendance. Noble Grand Mrs Harold Gray announced committees for the July 11 joint installation including refreshments dining room and entertainment led by named members.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Church met with Mrs. Robert Reaney on Wednesday afternoon. Ten members and one guest attended. Myrtle Pearson led devotions. Mrs. Flossie Holmes led the magazine review. Alice Brown spoke on the National Topic The West Indies. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Helen Foster. The July meeting will feature a children's program led by Gladys Wolfe and Ruth Gideon at the Gideon home.
Today two birthdays are recorded Mrs. John Combs of Franklin Center and Mrs. Frank Patterson of Salem. Sunday marks the eighth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Lee Holland. Several others including Mrs. N M Speidell Henrietta Hull Mrs Melak Marek of Kalona and Mildred Rich of Stringtown have birthdays tomorrow. Billy Gallagher turns twelve tomorrow.
A front page United States weather note reports Washington reached 96 degrees as the warmest day of the summer so far with a 63 degree low. The state also logged an official high of 195 degrees at Council Bluffs and the southwest faced oppressive heat with more extreme conditions forecast.
The D A R dedicated the State Line monument in April 1913 at the Oregon trail crossing on the Nebraska Wyoming boundary near Henry.
Commander Candidate T R Long past commander of Clinton County post 2288 Veterans of Foreign Wars and present senior departmental vice commander is an outstanding candidate for depart mental commander in the election to be held during the state convention opening June 20 in Cedars Maple.
At the hospital Eva Corey had a minor operation this morning. John Te Rockhorst of Keota had an appendectomy last night. Donald Gingery was admitted last night. Mr and Mrs Logan Gargus of Washington welcomed a son this morning weighing seven pounds. Charles Eugene Fish of Washington had a tonsillectomy this morning.
Mrs. Hazel Orris Conrey and her two sons return to Pueblo Colorado after a two week visit to Crawfordsville. Mrs. Pearl Hering has spent the past week with mumps causing ill health in the town.
Dye O F Boller and Ed Hotle form a committee to pick delegates for district and state conventions. Chairman Brown names Mrs. H G Richardson Margaret Griffin Riverside and Sam Donahey to draft a resolution to Congressman Richer expressing Democrats’ regret at not seeking re election. A separate committee of Will Embree Mrs T V Knerr Kalona and H G Richardson will fill county office vacancies. Primary yields no nominees except for board of supervisors and state representative. hospital board remains vacant. Ross Livingston history professor at ISU to receive honorary resolution committee appointment.
Negotiable warehouse receipts prove grain ownership when stored in warehouses or elevators. These receipts function as transferable title instruments and are bought sold and used as collateral for loans.
The Women’s Missionary Society afternoon division met at the United Presbyterian church parlors. Mrs. J. A. Porter presided and led the program. A devotional by Mrs. Jennie Acheson opened a session focusing on thanksgiving and patriotic themes.
Mrs. Anna Brown will host the Friendship club at Mrs. Ray Lambert’s home on Friday July 8 at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Des Moines health department urged Iowans to take the July Fourth holiday for rest and posted eight rules for a safe weekend. Rules include obeying speed limits, limiting golf to 18 holes, avoiding overeating, sun protection with short sun exposures, avoiding prolonged horse riding, limiting swimming to 30 minutes, and getting eight hours of sleep for a quick return to work Tuesday.
A busy community schedule lists Sunshine Community Club on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Marion Sheetz. Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon led by Mrs. Will Miller. Woman's Golf breakfast at 7 a.m. at North Side Cafe. Coun try club 7:30 p.m. Thursday features St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid at the church and a country club pot luck dinner at 6:45 p.m.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at 2 30 yesterday at Mrs E E Stutsman with nineteen members present. Mrs J O Sexton led devotionals and the program included vocal solos and duets. Mrs Roudabush accompanied and $13 75 was raised from the Mite Box. Hostesses served iced drinks and cookies. The group will reconvene September 7 after a summer break.
Relatives and friends gathered at 110 West Seventh Street Thursday afternoon to surprise Mrs. C. O. Dayton on her birthday. The party featured entertainment by Mrs. Raymond Dayton, social time, and birthday cake with ice cream, coffee, and mints. Gifts were exchanged, with Congratulation cards from Mrs. Blanche Davis, Mrs. Kenneth Dayton of Hollywood, and others.
The meetings at the Foursquare Gospel tabernacle begin Sunday with Mildred Eastin of Los Angeles. Rev. W. J. Stevens announces she will speak Sunday evening and every evening next week except Monday and Saturday. Eastin, a pianist and whistler, will contribute musical portions to the services.
The tale recalls Thomas A. Edison offering a prize for a useful lab article not present. A young winner proposed the lab was missing a pin, illustrating the inventor’s appetite for practical novelty and the value of simple tools.
Wandeline Carter entertains friends at her ninth birthday at Sunset Park and home of her grandparents in San Francisco. Guests include Mercedes Carter, Margaret Morrison, Helen Falk, and Bob Fiterson who photographed the group. Luncheon and birthday cake with nine lit candles followed a day of stories and games supervised by Margaret Ragan.
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