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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
3
Harry Margaris, 52, who saved over a year for a trip to Greece, was robbed after two masked men disarmed him near his planned departure. They took $4,310, leaving $500 and $3,800 in a money belt. police suspect the criminals knew of his travel plans.
Chicago July 10. Shortage in union treasury prompts inquiry. Details scarce as officials investigate funds and internal controls.
An assistant district attorney was assigned today to investigate a 42000 shortage in the treasury of local 347 CIO United Packing House Workers. Police sought Randolph Luke, the local’s financial secretary, who was reported missing. The union represents 10000 Chicago employees of Armour and Co. The shortage arose during an audit ordered after the union learned its per capita tax had not been paid to the international union since March.
West Chester Pythian Sisters met at K P hall Tuesday evening with 17 officers and members present. Effie Van Sickle visited from Washington temple along with Mrs. Clarence Shaffer Mrs. Warren Stewart and Mrs. A Reinert. An auditing committee was appointed and a lock box for odes and rituals approved.
Mrs. P. E. Babcock hosted nine members of the Good Will club and guest Patty Ruegsegger of Wellan. New president Mrs. A. C. Ruegsegger led the business meeting, then social time followed. August gathering planned with Mrs. W. A. Bealer. Hostess assisted by Mrs. John Tucker with refreshments.
Mrs Will Shalla and Mrs Walter Neff hosted the July gathering of the Linger Longer club with fifteen members attending. President Mrs Clyde Dawson led the business session and plans were made for the annual family picnic on Wednesday evening August 6 at Sunset Park. Janet Shalla played two piano solos and helped hostesses with refreshments assisted by Robert Neff.
Regular announces Knights of Columbus gathering at K. C. hall Thursday evening with refreshments and entertainment. Location listed as 123ts.
At the hospital a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Marion McAvoy at S.11 last night. Rev. and Mrs. Merle Booth report a daughter at six this morning. Albert Green and Brighton parents welcome a son born at five. Carlos Walling with 802 W Monroe welcomes a daughter at 3 03 this morning. Eugene Chalupa and family report a son at 10 80 this morning. Dean Zachs of Ains worth has a son at 12 noon. Admitted today J Paul Swartzendruber Kalona for a tonsillectomy. Mary Wentworth Brighton for adenoidectomy. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Minnie Hazen to Howard Hazen’s home. Mrs Duane Van Winkle and son of Brighton discharged. Today Mrs Howard Wright of Keota and Don Young of 322 E Second street noted.
About fifty thousand former Iowans now living in southern California will gather on Saturday August 2 for the Iowa association of Southern California midsummer picnic in Lincoln Park Los Angeles. Joe Crail president outlines plans with entertainment and prizes including awards for oldest attendees and youngest infants with Iowa roots.
Thirty one members attended the weekly golf and bridge at the Country Club yesterday afternoon. A two course dinner was served by Mrs. Emma Barnett. Mrs. Frank B. Miller won the bridge prize. No. 2 score prizes went to Mrs. Wayne Chamberlin low, and Mrs. C. R. McCutchen Jr. won the consolation for most strokes. Committee members were Mrs. A. C. Peterson, Mrs. Clayton Bear and Mrs. T. A. Flenner.
A soil drench using 1's gallons of water and 1 ounce of Spergon to a depth of about half an inch protects healthy plants from damping-off. It does not cure infected plants, but can safeguard healthy ones. In large beds, treating only affected areas works. A fine nozzle sprayer or water can is recommended for application.
Mrs Richards was elected president of the Happy Hour club for the new year at the July meeting hosted by Mrs Robert Duncan. Mrs Clarence Richards and Mrs K A Mathers were named vice president and secretary treasurer respectively while the group enjoyed a rock game and refreshments served with assistance from Mrs Will FE Jones.
Rubio July 10 The quilting club met July 2 with Edith Lambert. Twelve members, three children and one visitor Mannie Luithly were present. The afternoon featured railroad spelling and visiting, followed by refreshments served with Helen Lambert and Floria McClurg assisting as hostesses.
A community shower for Mrs Marion Derusi formerly Ella McClurg is set for the first Wednesday in August at the Nan Strickland home. Locals recount visits and gatherings as floods in nearby towns are noted and residents comment on the dry fields on Independence Day.
Mrs. C. K. Snyder hosted a miscellaneous shower honoring Rosemary Jirsa. Guests played bingo, wrote favorite recipes for a cookbook, and admired an umbrella display. Bobby Long presented the honoree, with roses and garden flowers brightening the living room. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Paul Snyder, Mrs. Paul Long, and Mrs. Jack Trotman. Out of town guests included Mrs. Fred Annas, Mrs. Earl Richardson, Mrs. Harry Jirsa, and Mrs. Paul Snyder.
The 4 H Club met at Sunset Park yesterday afternoon. Members recited the pledge and answered roll call about their record books. Martha Gamon reported on camp and Barbara Dare shared convention notes from Ames. Mrs Norman White demonstrated sock darning, followed by a pin curling demo by Eva Blattner. Dorothy Anderson visited. A wiener roast followed with guests Virginia Snethen Mrs George Dare and twin nieces.
The record notes that marine corps aviation comprised 282 officers and 2,180 enlisted men during World War I, outlining the size of the aviation arm in that era.
The Catholic Daughters of America held a business session at K C Hall led by Grand Regent Mrs M L Whittaker. They planned to pack clothing for Ottumwa flood victims and prepare yearbooks. A tribute was paid to Mrs Albert Adam for her service as grand regent.
A report states that electrostatic spraying has been found practicable for porcelain enameling enhancing efficiency and coating quality in manufacturing.
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