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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1935
Page
4
A reflective verse from Colossians 4 1 urges fair treatment by servants and masters, reminding readers that all have a higher Master in heaven and calling for justice and equity in daily duties.
Dr. Mel Shields recalls Will Heath whose death occurred last July 10 in Denver. Heath, born April 1 1889 in Farmington Town, worked for A Booth Packing Co and Procter and Gamble, later ran a hotel in Alamosa and entered insurance. He was a Mason, Colorado Consistory member, Tehe Melbourne Temple A A O N M S, and Travel ers Protective Association charter member with widow as the sole near surviving relative.
J M Utterback of Ainsworth sent a regretful note from his sickbed after missing the Journal Three Quarter Century party. He had planned to attend but illness struck the morning of the event and lingered for a week. He is now recovering but laments not seeing the Three Quarter Century friends.
A reader from Chicago recalls the Three Quarter Century Club meeting at the Country Club praising the venue and staff. He thanks Journal staff, especially Miss Milligan, and notes the Reception Committee of the D A R led by Mrs. A Anderson. He also acknowledges pastors inviting him to speak to church groups.
A Northwest tour reports abundant rain and a promising wheat crop after drought years in the Dakotas. Local business voices praise renewed activity and caution that government overreach has dominated discussion during depressions, hoping for a day when front-page government talk recedes.
A Washington High School graduating class revises the Tavern Song for its class hymn. The columnist notes the humorous stunt and laments missing the ceremony. In golf, Mac McCutcheon tricks fellow players at Ye Olde Golf and Countrie Club by placing their balls near his tee shot, leaving five balls lost or in trouble.
A reader challenges a columnist to write an article about Sockum Ridge history, recalling a log house school scene and the beauty of the ridge vistas. The note invites more detail and an expansion of past experiences for publication.
Frances Falk writes colorfully from Chicago about a beach day with sisters Helen and Clara Ann. The column also praises Viennese actress Luise Rainer in Washington showing her first American film and mentions a Mt Pleasant relief case where an aged couple returned most of their relief groceries after inheriting funds.
About 600 participants filled Iowa Falls as the Baptist Assembly opened. A cross-state staff will teach biblical, missionary, and training courses with leaders from seven Midwestern states. Notables include Earle Edwards, Darwin Cartwright, and Virginia Pederson.
Sixty five entrants enter the 1935 city golf title divided into four flights. First round deadline is July 24 with eighteen holes in courses for Flights one to three and nine or eighteen holes optional in the fourth. Match play decides results and cards go to Tracy Phillips after matches.
Des Moines reports the forecast for July 15 to July 20 calls for generally fair conditions with local showers midweek. Temperatures start seasonable and rise to warmer levels later in the period across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the central great plains.
A quirky proverb notes that rhyming in everyday talk may hint at a sign company arriving. The saying plays on the link between wordplay and business signs.
Mrs Hampshire Hogge boasts her son Junior known as Porky behaves like a budding statesman. He reportedly cried after breaking a fireplace tile claiming he hammered it with his father's watch. The bridge club amused by the innocent tale plans to meet again tomorrow.
Pittsburgh beats New York 4 to 2 while Chicago swallows Boston 8 to 7. Yesterday Chicago 3 New York 0 Boston 14 Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 4 Detroit 3. American Association matches: Minneapolis 5 Toledo 2 Columbus 3 St Paul 2 Milwaukee 5 Louisville 3.
City softball commission announces a three game program at Troop field on Tuesday evening priced at 20 cents. Events include a seven o'clock city league contest a big men at eight and a North Side Cafe versus Red Jackets closer. Special costumes and headgear promise a remarkable spectacle.
Sixteen Washington golfers totaled 98 points in yesterday’s local course play while a near equal number from Wellman amassed 69. The 18 hole event faced two afternoon showers with some players getting wet but most finding shelter as rain fell.
Hills won the softball tournament at Riverside defeating Kalona 10 to 2 in the final. Havel Red Jackets secured third place by beating Riverside 8 to 7 in the consolation. Other teams included Coralville Richmond Bayer town and Brighton. Umpire Ernie Marshall from Washington officiated.
The American Pearls, a top Washington city league team, host two games at Troop field tonight. At 7 20 they face the DeMoleys in a city league clash and at 8 30 meet the Har Macs of Ottumwa, a leading southeastern Iowa club. The Pearls and Ottumwa are both strong performers this season.
West Chester diamond ball team defeated the local firemen 16 to 4 under lights. Smith and Gardner were West Chester battery. Schmidt and Snivey for the firemen. A home run and a three-bagger came in the eighth. Everett Cummings and Geo Schnoebelen umpired. Lone Tree next hosts the firemen Tuesday night.
Miss France Moon visiting her sister Mrs. Fred Durian at Wellman. Dinner plans involve her nephew Richard Durian and wife at John Flading home in Lexington. Durian relatives from Fort Dodge and Wellman are noted with several weekend visits and meals described.
Loretta Cantoni faces Doris Clow in the 4 30 p m final on the west court after a tight three set win over Betty Clow. The Ni cola and Harmon store sponsors the event.
Harry Durian and Mr and Mrs John Reese of Corning travel to their homes after a July weekend. The Reeses and Fort Dodge Dur ians were guests at Henry Durian’s home as plans for August 5 to 10 Achievement Days near Wellman unfold. Mrs John Spiedel will outline 4-H demonstration team plans at Maplecrest and Was hington County 4-H meetings.
Three unemployed workers began tearing plaster at Riverside Public School as part of a redecorating project. Despite initial hurdles with FERA approval, the board expects TM% completion in time for September opening under the supervision of janitor Joseph Heitzman. Workers include Charles Kinsey Jets L Deatsch and August Kern.
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