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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1940
Page
6
In loving memory of our daughter and sister Helen Baker Walerich who passed away a year ago today written by mother No more we'll hear her chatter the tongue no more her face no more we'll clasp her to our hearts Oh God why must this be Her stay with us has been
Mr and Mrs H R Baker and family mourn the death of Helen Belle with a prayer for peace and guidance. The note asks for strength to endure the loss and to meet again in the eternal home beyond sickness and pain.
Des Moines reports say neither the state bureau of investigation nor the office of the state fire marshal is handling the Royal fire case that killed Calvin Jesperson and seriously burned Billy Long. Neither agency has been invited to join the investigation.
Iowa Board of Education minutes reveal the University of Iowa will require all fraternities and sororities to employ housemothers selected from chapter nominees with final choice by the university president. The plan matches Iowa State College practice with a proposed university contribution around 15 dollars per month toward salaries.
In Wellman Mrs Frank Wilson notes a large group including Albert Greiner and family, Durian families, Foster and Hagist households, Andersons, Websters, and Wilsons, plus Keith Wilson of Iowa City, gathering for a plenie dinner and supper along the Skunk river on July 4. The writeup mentions a continuation of the meal with further details from Frank Wilson.
A long list of Wellman and area residents attended picnics and potluck lunches on July 4 and nearby days. Attendees included Hicks families, Marvin Hicks, Harry Haller of Des Moines, Frank Wilson, Jesse Gardner, Gue Oldaker, Darwin Hicks, Glenn Dill and Ronnie, Ned Morrow, Carl Whetstine group, Don Nall Romine and families, Morris Lemley and infant, plus many guests at the Shames and Crossett homes. Additional visits featured Jack and Betty Rampleberg to Mystic for the holiday, and a tour to see the English River bridge near the old Wassenyville Mill. The Conants hosted guests and a musical afternoon, while Ross Levert and friends attended a wedding shower for Ronald Goldsmith in Wayland. Family groups from Farmington and St Paul gathered at Kraft households on a visit that included Billy Kraft’s Minnesota trip plans.
From 2,084,000 American Expeditionary Forces personnel deployed in 1917 18 about 1,236 deserted. The figure reflects wartime discipline across units and theaters.
Pleasant Ridge reports a hurt Fourth as young Marvin Christner fell on spikes while playing with fireworks, left side punctured. Doctors say wound dressed and improving. The column lists holiday visitors, family gatherings, and multiple local greetings as residents shared Fourth of July events and meals.
A naval medical examiner from Burlington will be at the Washington post office on Friday July 12 for physical examinations of men aged 18 to 31 of good character with no dependants who seek U S Navy enlistment. Applicants will receive the medical exam on site instead of traveling to Des Moines as before.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Pfeifer were injured when their car left a rock road about a mile west of Rubio. Doyle suffered a broken right collar bone and a deep hand gash needing seven stitches while Melvine had minor cuts and bruises. The wreck left the car totaled and aid was provided by Carl Love and Dr Swinney of Richland.
Riverside notes large family exchanges with trips to Mo Line Davenport and Cedar Rapids. Edits include Heitzman and Miss Edith Heitzman visiting relatives, Gretchen Kloppfer from Iowa City with parents, and local returns from Indian, Ainsworth, and Elsie Michigan.
In Calmar last week the thirteenth bipartisan judicial convention nominated Judge T. H. Goheen of Calmar for re election. Goheen, a Democrat, was first elected in 1932. The Republican convention also nominated him, while the Democratic gathering adopted a resolution by attorney Clarence F. Munro, Elkader.
Classified notice states applicant should bring his birth certificate if possible. The item emphasizes documentation needs for employment or eligibility.
Ames Iowa reports more than 8 000 different students attended Iowa State College in the last year including regular and summer terms. Registrar J R Sage cites all time record attendance up 6 percent from 1988 39 with over 1 100 in graduate college and nearly 19 000 in short courses. Home economics leads enrollment with 2 178 followed by engineering 2 157 agriculture 2 132 science 1 650 and veterinary medicine 259.
Officials report an enrollment increase of over two dozen learners, marking a notable rise in the current term. The figure follows a prior uptick described as a modest gain amid ongoing program expansions.
The Board of Directors of Ainsworth tows will hold a tax hearing July 23 1940 at 8 p m at the school house in Oregon Township Washington County Iowa Taxpayers may speak for or against the following expenditure estimate The estimated taxes per $1000 of assessed value are 19 58 and the mills per dollar of valuation 1 95 Taxable valuation for 1939 is 1189995 Moneys and credits for 1939 are 94265
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