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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1935
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Walter Jones of Cedar Rapids stayed Wednesday night with W I Duncan before heading to Keokuk to meet their daughter Irene Jones of New York City who will stay a month with them.
Mrs. Fred Reid returns from Ottawa at midnight on July Fourth after a first plane trip between Detroit and Chicago. She will visit Danville Illinois shrines and return July 31 to continue official duties as supreme worthy high priestess of the White Shrine. The report notes travels across multiple states and Canada, visits in Haverhill and Coolidge’s birthplace, and a sunburn from a ocean dip.
Dr and Mrs E E Stutsman and family returned from a Rockies trip to take Bob to Guernsey Wyoming. Many relatives visited Albia Burlington Galesburg and Centerville over the holiday. The piece lists numerous individuals visiting relatives and returning home after July Fourth activities.
At Washington County Hospital a major operation occurred this morning on a patient identified as Boy Means. Emma Harmon mother of Mrs Lester Orr and Mrs Otto Schiebel was admitted yesterday afternoon with a fractured hip. Lupt and Mrs M J Tandy of West Chester welcomed a baby boy born at 12:30 Thursday morning July Fourth weighing seven pounds. James Stewart and wife of Crawfordsville had a son born at five o'clock Thursday morning July Fourth weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Mother and baby left for home today. Clarence Morrison of Wellman discharged Thursday evening. Magdalene Miller daughter of Levi D Miller Kinross discharged July 3. Mrs Leonard Strohm and baby son discharged July 3. Louis Beard of Washington RT 2 discharged Thursday morning. Miss Carrie Den of Riverside aged 70 discharged Friday after hip surgery admission February 2.
Iowa Democratic women set a series of grass roots conventions starting July 10 with nine districts. State vice chairman June Fickel announced chairs for Burlington Clinton Waterloo Ottumwa Des Moines Council Bluffs Sioux City and LeMars, plus group study clubs led by Mrs Cryer wife of the head of the Emergency Relief Administration.
Funeral services were held this morning in the Catholic church for Mrs Nick Baker formerly of Harper who died at her daughter’s home in Chicago where she had been living. She was an aunt to Mrs Paul Snakenberg Mrs Darrell Ross Mrs Harold Mangold Mrs Carl Martin Mrs Leslie Fry and Lou Baker of Washington.
Miss Mabel Landau begins duty as a substitute stenographer at the county relief offices in the Washington Loan and Trust building, replacing Mrs. Harriett Finch who plans to retire July 18. A number of local and out of town visitors are noted including the Pierces from Chicago and Mrs. Florence Payne visiting Ames before moving to Schenectady for a new appointment. A display reptile at Otejen’s store draws interest as Louis Case presents the creature, which is in a damp transition state.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Jugenheimer installed the new officers of Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges with district deputies presiding. Officers from both orders were installed amid a charivari for Mr and Mrs Elwyn Gardner. About 130 attendees enjoyed refreshments and dancing after the ceremony.
A group of Des Moines citizens traveled to Iowa City to hear Cincinnati city manager Claren te Dykstra lecture and discuss the proposed shift to a city manager form of government in the Iowa capital.
A fragment suggests sculpture represents the distant artefact of genius in action, reflecting the tension between created form and artistic impulse.
A resident recalls a harsh March blizzard that stranded them in a three room frame house. Snow filled the windows, fuel ran short, and they prayed for safety while a grandson dug through deep drifts to reach the home. Stock survived. it took over a week for the snow to melt.
The Washington county hospital welcomed three newborns on the Fourth of July. Donald Duane Stewart, born to Mr and Mrs James Stewart of Crawfordsville at the hospital, joins two other July Fourth births. Prof and Mrs Lewis Masson of Harvard announce their new son, nephew of Dr. H F and Dr. W J Masson, while Supt and Mrs M J Tandy of West Chester celebrate their own Fourth of July baby born at the hospital.
Mrs Harold Kline's birthday is noted today as a social item. Donna Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Smith, is highlighted in the snippet as part of the celebration context.
Mrs. Ernestine Grady of Ka lona is celebrated today marking a special community moment as friends and neighbors extend greetings in a local observance.
A birth notice for Everett Raths of East Highland records his July 6 birth date. The item notes the newborn's location and confirms the family's update in local society listings.
Mrs. J W Peckham, aged 65, enrolled in the Three Quarter Century club after returning to Washington from South Dakota. She recalls homesteading, farming alfalfa, corn, cattle, and hogs with husband Mr Peckham in the Black Hills era, living mostly alone at night with her dog listening to coyotes.
About eighty people attended the Walnut Women's club event at the Glen Dunbar home on the Fourth. Mrs. Ralph Chorpening Mrs. Dunbar and Mrs. McKay served ice cream cake and lemonade as bouquets from Mrs. Charles Meekay decorated tables. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Johnson Earl Schuerman Vera Tucker Mrs. Harry E. McKay and Miss Wilma Davidson.
Pythian Sisters and families will hold a covered dish picnic at Sunset Park next Wednesday evening at 6 30 p m. Attendees should bring dishes to pass according to family size and provide their own table service.
West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid society will present the playlet No Garden Wall at the church on Wednesday afternoon. Unit 1 led by Mrs. Tom Griggs with serving committee members Mrs. Roy Bauer Mrs. Lee Craig Mrs. Frank Ross Mrs. Milt Ross and Mrs. Will Wallace will handle arrangements. Everyone is welcome.
Joe Zook of Noble County celebrated his birthday on July 6 with a family gathering. Relatives from Johnson County joined relatives from Wellman South English Kalona and Wellman area for a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Zook. Also noted were birthdays for John H simmering of Answorth and cousin Jerry Simmering of Washington.
The Musil and Koenigsmark families visit Ed Simmering in Washington with relatives stopping by from Chicago Cedar Rapids and Wayland. Joe Koenigsmark spends summer with the Musil family. A new barn is under construction at the Musil home with CC K Schantz of Wayland supervising.
Learn speed sewing tips even for novices. Suggested fabrics include seersucker cotton crash shanting novelty striped crepe and other popular choices to complete projects quickly.
Booster club afternoon with Mrs Delbert Daniel. West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid society afternoon at church. Pythian Sisters and families covered dish dinner at 6 30. Snowball Social club afternoon with Mrs Lawrence Howell. Pilotbure Ladies afternoon with Mrs James Chaloupa.
Miss Lottie Ungs of Dyersville won first place in the twelfth annual meat story contest by the National Live Stock and Meat Board. Her essay argues meat provides essential nutrients including high quality protein minerals iron and phosphorus, vitamins, fats, and appealing flavor aiding digestion and health.
Last Sunday evening guests visited the Will Miller home and attended the Charivari at the Elwyn Gardner house. Georgia Musil of Washington spent the weekend at home with Mildred Libbie Georgia Musil, Joe Koeningsmark, and Eugene Chalupa visiting with Helen, Hazel, and Charles Simmering. The Jim Brooks called Sunday evening at Frank Kephart’s. Hattie Waters of Washington stayed from Saturday to Tuesday at the J. Linder home. Lucile and Miss Edwards joined relatives Monday, visiting until Tuesday.
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs. James Chalupa on Thursday afternoon July 11. Miss Winnie will assist as hostess, with Mrs. Clementine Anderson and Mrs. Winifred Stransky on the entertainment committee.
The Past Noble Grand Circle of the Rebekah lodge has postponed its meeting to the third Tuesday of the month.
The American Mad club of West Chester elected Washington resident Mrs J D Dayton president for the coming year at the annual meeting and Fourth of July dinner. Vice president is Mrs Herman Luers, secretary treasurer Miss Maureen Nevin, and corresponding secretary Miss Ruth Haffen. The dinner was at R C Ferguson home with a bounteous chicken meal.
All residents returned to their Washington homes Tuesday after a brief gathering. Mr and Mrs Stanley Brock and their daughter were mentioned as part of the party.
Richland reports many family picnics as July celebrations were modest with gatherings in Batavia and Wellman. Obituary notes Lorain Triggs, 47, of Ollie area, died July 3 after illness. wife Ruby Reeder of Oskaloosa and five children survive. funeral at Ollie Baptist church. A. H. Hyzer marked his 80th birthday with neighbors sharing a covered dish supper. News also mentions Warren Stalker visiting from Denver and Mrs O F Harlan visiting at the Byron Snider home in Washington.
Mrs Georgia Canfield and Thomas J Beale of Pasadena California plan a July 4 wedding in Pasadena according to a friend. They will live at 183 West Washington Street Pasadena. Mrs Canfield is an artist who moved west after her husband Philo Canfield died. Beale works at Mathers store and has four married children.
Announcement for a V. F. W. regular meeting set for Tuesday evening July 9th with Adjutant at 1203.
Two weeks vacation planned with visit to Mr Starrs mother in Spencer. Rev L E Wines drives a new Plymouth sedan as a gift from a generous friend. Rev Wines values the gift highly. Mrs Frank Mayer returns from Rochester Minn after treatment and is reported improved. Mr and Mrs Hal Figgins host dinner with Belle Palmer and Clarence Works families from Columbia Junction, plus Charles Palmer of Washington and Glenn Davis with Donald and Martha of Keota. Mrs Bernardine Neville Smith and her two sons Paul and Philip of Onslow visit her mother Mrs C A Neville and stay with Mrs Gladys Smits Jones who will soon resume work in Jamada. Gladys and Barnardine are cousins.
A columnist notes that Shakespeare is not unique in retelling tales as many court witnesses share similar records. The piece contrasts storytelling with repeated testimony and hints at literary and legal parallels in a reflective mood.
Aloha Nui combines aloha with nui as a superlative, translating to very or greatly. Aloha expresses welcome farewell or love, while Nui intensifies the sentiment, yielding a phrase used to convey strong affection or emphasis.
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