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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1939
Page
6
The first carload of oranges sent East from Southern California arrived in 1877 marking a milestone in agricultural commerce. This shipment showcased the state’s growing citrus industry and set a precedent for wider distribution to distant markets.
Eight new cars added this week raise county total to 5400, up from 5207 last year. Trucks licensed reach 741, down from 690 a year ago. New car owners include E E Nevin, Ray Sojka, Enos Miller, W L Darnell, T R Conklin, Charley Wiley, George Rudiger, and Fr L Strickler with models from Plymouth Chevrolet Ford and Dodge.
Mr and Mrs George Van Gindy of Peoria Illinois spent the weekend at the James Baird home. Mary Joann and Carolin returned home after visiting grandparents. Dr F W Eastwood called at the James Baint home Saturday. Mrs Joe Nebergall visited a few days with daughter Mrs Leslie Gates. The Welden family called on Patricia. Theodore Beenblossom visited Edd Miller Sunday. W H Harrison and H Miller families spent Sunday evening at Edd Miller. Irene Coffman spends this week with Frank Kephart.
Allen Wright Hanft post No. 100 of the American Legion installed its officers in Columbus Junction. Commander H. P. Edmondson, vice commander Arthur Barnard, adjutant J. E. Henson, finance officer F. C. Spaethe, historian H. I. Church, chaplain Rev. V. A. Bloomquist, and others were listed.
In Hardscrabble July 12 a wren raises a family in the local mailbox at the corner undisturbed by daily newspaper headlines. Community notes include visits, funerals, guests, farm work, and local residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Wendel Shoeffer, Lloyd Loeffler, Glen Little, Clarence Lynn, Floyd Carris, the Wehr family, and others in Washington, Sigourney, Muscatine, and Davenport.
The executive committee includes W. H. Hull E. A. Pine H. P. Oakes J. Ko McKee and T. A. Lewis Read the Want-Aris.
Salem July 12 Darlene Shalla entered the Paris Beauty Academy at Cedar Rapids on July 5 for a nine month beauty culture course. She spent Sunday with her parents and stayed with relatives in Cedar Rapids. Local social notes describe family visits, a birthday dinner, and farm work as harvest continues despite heat.
Xenia July 12 Jess Pearson shipped a double carload of heavy hogs to Chicago Sunday. The hogs were described as having a fine finish. Mrs. Lillie Wallace of Washington visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Acel Jeffery. Dewey Stephens began cutting oats for several farmers and started his thresher at the Gene Stephens home. He has two threshing runs this year. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Edmonson and family drove to Quincy to see Clair Edmonson in business school. They expect him home Wednesday. Mrs. Jim Cleget hosted the Happy Hour club Wednesday afternoon. Guests at the Miller home Sunday included Mr and Mrs James McLaughlin and Mr and Mrs Dave McLaughlin and daughter Terry of Kahoka. Mrs. Paul Campbell visited the Jetty Pearson home earlier in the week. Billy Norman visited his uncle Ed Davis for several days.
Glen Shafer helped harvest wheat for Doss Van Winkle and Lester Kientz this week. Mrs. Arthur Salesman visited Mrs. Glen Shafer on Tuesday. Charley Bekel and Minnie Crile hosted the Lutheran Ladies Aid at the church parlor on Thursday. Carl Amrine and son Donald visited Mrs. Glen Shafer Friday. Roger Ackey stays a few days with his grandparents Doss and wife.
Mrs Angela Kaufman widow of a razors magnate shocked Newport when she disclosed plans to lease her Newport mansion The Castle to Father Divine and his followers after officials refused liquor service license She intended to open an elaborate dinner and cocktail venue in the residence
Wellston residents report Saturday afternoon threshing of wheat on the Carl Chorpman place. Walter Wilson’s crop yielded about 20 bushels per acre. News notes include visits by Keith McClelland and family, Ethel Wilson, and relatives. plus updates on a new baby son born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miksch on July 5.
Brighton residents vote to erect a new schoolhouse at Black Hawk by two votes. The community mourns two deaths, M Brinton and Grant Horton, respected longtime residents. Threshing began with Keith Barnes, while Leland Horton and family and Luella Taylor attended a Rural Carriers meeting in Alneworth.
An expectant mother, Mrs Dorothy McNeill Loften, faints after learning her parents Mr and Mrs John McNeill face deportation to Canada under a U S government order for illegal entry. The ruling requires the McNeills and two of their seven children to leave while five children may remain.
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