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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1938
Page
2
Local brief item list mentions Louis Dusenbery starting at George McDaniel drug store after Iowa State University training. Also notes Burke Gillespie joining Winfield Beacon staff in multiple roles and dining-site promos from Lucille’s Ice Cream.
Caldona Ott Keota and Dale Hoyle Washington R I were dismissed for home. Waida McKean Conesville underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.
The text notes a shrine of American interest in Southwark Cathedral across the Thames from London Bridge. It mentions John Harvard, founder of Harvard University, raised in this parish and commemorated by a chapel. It also cites William Shakespeare as a worshiper and his brother Edmond buried there.
The Democratic District Convention at the State theater featured a tense clash between Cedar county leaders Lamar Foster and an elderly Mr. France over a contested delegation. The meeting proceeded with humor from stage mishaps and concluded with Jim Gaffney emerging as the candidate, while Congressman Richer pledged full support.
J F Devitt introduced M W Stapleton from Muscatine but Stapleton withdrew after an informal ballot. Dr O F Boller of Washington presided with Will Griffin of Riverside as secretary. Charley Chansky aided Washington county delegates while reporters from Iowa City Burlington and Des Moines observed. Ed Eicher received an ovation after a closing address by Judge Gaffney. Zoe Nabors and J O Boyd led Lee county votes on successive ballots.
Delegates appreciated short talks by Judge Gaffney and Mr. Eicher after a long day from ten until after one o'clock. They headed to the Richer country club feast with twenty turkeys prepared and ample potato salad cold cuts cheeses coffee nuts and candy ice cream and cake. Cateress Mrs John Dodi oversaw preparations.
The Iowa first district delegates endorse the Roosevelt administration and commend Senator Gillette for reelection. They praise Governor Kraschel and the Democratic state ticket, urging active campaigning to continue reform, with voting tallies listed for early convention ballots across multiple counties.
Judge James P. Gaffney of Williamsburg Iowa, a Democrat, was nominated by the first district for Congress. A longtime jurist and former county attorney, he has chaired conventions and led legal associations. He and Irene Stapleton have three children.
Mrs. Minnie Jennings visited the Frank Moore farm near Wellman with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Adams and son Jimmy. The Carl Crossett home hosted visitors including Roy Crossett and family from Brighton. Luncheon guests at the Eicher house included Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCall and Mrs. Wahneetah Ingalls, with John A. Eicher and Noah Eicher. Washington shoppers included Vincent Yeager, H. E. Davis, and Richard Duncan. Joe Falk and daughters Helen and Clara Ann returned from a Chicago trip visiting Falk’s mother and relatives.
Across multiple wards in Washington Cedar Muscatine Van Buren and Des Moines voters report tallies for Hart Gaffney and McKinnon. Key scores include Cedar Fourth Ballot Gaffney 15 McKinnon 4 and Jefferson totals with Hart and Gaffney both reaching double digits.
Threshing began Monday in South Hill at Sam Turkington's farm where forty acres of oats yielded forty bushels per acre. Later at Dave Schantz’s, oats reached thirty bushels per acre. Oats across the community are not as good.
Washington Independents announce lineup shifts for Sundays game with Iowa City Eagles at Iowa City. Catcher Marvin Buckwalter, third base Dale Kiesey, first base Punkin Anderson, second base Dale Fuhr, and shortstop Max Mitchell start, with Martin or Whitehead in the outfield. Patt Wagenknecht to pitch, Bob Young as reliever option. Earlier season victory 17 to 7 over Iowa City cited. team seeks a second win in Iowa City.
Last year’s crop and farm work are mentioned as Dale Riley helps Clint Shull with oats. Mr and Mrs Cloyce Messenger and family visit the Joe Conrad home. Gwendolyn Rhea stays with uncle Robert Rhea in Sigourney. Doyle Sands and Bobby visit Frank Sands. Cedar Rapids carpenters work for Joe Conrad installing floor screens and barn repairs with painting planned. Ray Sweet and Mt Pleasant residents visit Edd Curtis. John Wooley of Columbia spends time at Harley Rhea home. Mrs Dale Riley visits Mrs Charley Curtis.
The Bermudas were once called the Somers Islands over 300 years ago to honor Sir George Somers, who led the first settlement. The name reflects the early colonial link between Somers and the islands.
Burlington marks its territorial centennial with wooden currency in denominations 5 10 and 25 cents. Mayor Max Conrad buys the first piece from Miss Ramona Beck as part of a promotion by the centennial committee. The note is backed by U.S. money and redeemable at local banks until the celebration. Collectors already show interest. Dr A P Brugge of Davenport becomes the first to purchase.
Entries for the women s golf tournament at the country club must be in by Saturday evening for play starting the first of next week. Send entries with a 50 cent fee to Miss Helen Breese at Phillips Hebner drug store this evening or tomorrow. Volunteers to enter early will help the committee and a list of 30 or more is hoped for.
National League standings list Pittsburgh in first place with 50 wins 29 losses and a .633 pace followed by New York Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia and St Louis Chicago defeated Chicago 5 0 and Brooklyn 2 1 while Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 5 to 4 and New York beat St Louis 5 to 2. American League shows New York leading at 49 28 followed by Cleveland 48 28 Washington 45 30 and St Louis 38 46 with several rainouts. Detroit 3 4 etc. Thursday results include Detroit 3 St Louis various rainouts and scheduled games Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Chicago Boston at Pittsburgh.
Martha Butler reports the second half schedule for the Inter-County kitten ball league in Columbus Junction. The listing lists dates from July 25 through Sept 8 featuring matchups such as Redmen vs Eagles Hamm's Beer vs Grandview Elks vs Zoller's Beer and Ding's Oilers against various opponents with several night and twilight games.
Riverside report says Harvey Holtz left the city this week to join his son Dr. Everett Holtz in Dallas Texas. Everett is completing an advanced Xray course at the University medical college in Iowa City. The pair plan to reside with Dr and Mrs Holtz in Dallas as the move is finalized.
The annual city golf tournament opens with 65 competitors in four flights. Pairings crafted by the tournament committee include Tom Brookhart Bill Slinnon Ted Bailey Jim Swanson and many others. Matches begin at 1 pm with 18 holes per round and a week allowed for opening results.
The clipping records several local visits and movements. Earl Walton and family are mentioned with a son Marvin. Walton relatives near Jows City visit Harry Walton’s home. Charles Vonies sek visits from near West Branch. Johnny and Merie Moss return to parents Vern Moss and West Chester area. Ruth Pogge employed in Iowa City spends vacation with her parents Al and Ruth Pogge.
Extra Special apricots attract attention today with high prices and standout fruit. The note highlights No. 1 grade apricots in 15 lb boxes as a selling point. Demand appears strong as buyers respond to the fruit's appearance and quality.
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