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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1935
Page
8
In Des Moines at the Iowa chiropractors business section Dr H R Zock of Guinari Center and Dr Walter Gingerich of Kalona were nominated for president to succeed Dr H B Donovan of Jefferson and Dr F J Palmer of Davenport. The presiding speaker urged the group to clean their own houses before battling critics.
An anti vice council elected in March prepares to curb river town roadhouses and night clubs near the University of Iowa campus. City officials aim to end the era of unruly student drinking by enforcing a new ordinance shutting out these venues.
Newly married Ralph Kern and his bride return from their lakes trip to Brighton. Neighbors host a rousing charivari at the Kern home and again at Lennon hall. The couple receive money for treats and enjoy cakes and ice cream at a social gathering.
The Harmony club hosted a 1 PM luncheon at Mrs. R. B. Kessel’s home with sixteen at four tables and pink and white decorations. Readying for a 4-H county rally at the high school, the afternoon opera Bohemian Girl will be performed in a simplified version with a gypsy chorus, solos by Ruth Speidel Maurine Walker and Wilma Palmer, and cast members Mabel Wiley Marjorie Frame Myrlie Stephen among others under Mrs Leslie Gates and Mrs Merl Rekels’ dramatization guidance.
Betty Clow returns home this afternoon for her birthday while Grinnell College marks commencement day. Dr. A W Clow drove up for her. Birthday observances include Dr H F Masson and Frank Bandy with son Frank visiting. Harold Speidel and W H McCall are noted birthdays as well.
Jane Sweet, daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith Sweet, turned four yesterday. Friends and family offered warm wishes in a cheerful birthday note.
James Marsh 11, son of Mr and Mrs Sam Marsh rt 2, celebrated a birthday yesterday while Patricia Anne Kallaus daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kallaus marked a Sunday birthday. Both families share in the small town celebration and pride.
Public library announces new fiction titles including Darragh Aldrich The Red Headed School Ma am Dora Aydellotte Long Fur W B Mowery Resurrection River Robert Nathan Road of Ages River and Wead Dark Car rows Rex Beach Wild Pastures Agatha Christie Murder in Three Acts Darwick Deeping The Man on the White Horse IL CC Douglas Green Light C W Gordon Torches Thru the Bush J P Huack A Little Avers ion Jos Hergesheimer The Fool ap Hose Hill The Christmas Bride Z N Ifureton Gourd Josephine Johnson Now in November John Kunitter Vic Mala Emelie Loring With Banners McCord Dawns Delayed H F Miller Splendor of Eagles Jonah's Son Kenneth Roberts Captain Cautious Booth Tarkington Little Or
Miss Cheerrine Orlesz and Mrs Ed Miller entertain the Walnut Women’s club at Mrs Miller’s home at 2 PM Thursday. Roll call will be answered with a favorite author’s name and a quotation from his works.
Franz Werfel novel featured in discussions as a literary work of note. C N and A M Williamson are cited for a separate title, Marry at Monte Carlo. H W Morrow documents Yonder Sail the Mayflower as another reference within the period.
Rt Rev Msgr J M Walsh V F pastor of St Marys church Ottumwa will celebrate thirty five years in the priesthood next Sunday. Ordained June 9 1900 in St Paul Minnesota by Archbishop Ireland he has served in Des Moines Davenport Morris and Cornell Bluffs and held posts in Washington Albia and other communities. In 1933 he was named a member of the papal court with the rubric of monsignor.
A dated grocery list itemizes Kraft Mt Hope cream cheese Daisy Cheese Ib fat 30 2 for 27 cents. It also notes Sunmaid Raisins 2 lb and Sure Jel 25 2 for Certo bottle 27 cents.
Eighty acre bluegrass pasture with good grass crop and ample water. Price twenty dollars per acre. BREDPEENBACH DAYTON exclusive agents. 681% COD.
Monsignor Walsh visited Ottumwa on March 4 1924 and has led St Marys parish for over 15 years. He stated there are no special plans to mark his thirty fifth church anniversary.
The 1906 launch of Kellogg's Corn Flakes propelled a cereal that grew for 29 years to become a global staple. Daily train shipments to Battle Creek and worldwide distribution feed 12 million eaters, with a harvest from 700 acres supporting the cereal and a vast dairy and fruit network backing quality.
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