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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
4
Six members of the Grace Hill Ladies Aid society spent the afternoon quilting when they met yesterday in the community building. The president Mrs. H. A. Farel led the devotional service reading Luke eighteen and a prayer titled God Let Me Be A Giver. Roll call answered with proverbs. Another meeting is planned in two weeks when roll call will be answered with news items.
Wellman women were guests at the golf day for women held yesterday at the Washington country club. Twenty women participated in the morning's golfing, and at 12:45 a luncheon was served to thirty-nine with Mrs. Glenn Hayes as cateress. The luncheon tables were arranged in an.
An afternoon event featured a L shape with three bouquets of summer flowers. Bridge and golf were played. Mrs. T. A. Filenner won the high score bridge prize. Golf prizes went to Mrs. A. W. Clow for low score on the second hole, Mrs. R. Arthur for most sevens, and Mrs. Tieshmann of Wellman for the low score among nine Wellman women. A repeat day is planned next Wednesday and weekly through summer. luncheon attendees to call Mrs. J. O. Sexton by Tuesday noon.
Officers elected in Unit 9 1 of the Methodist Ladies Aid are Mrs. Walter Jarrard leader Mrs Homer Birney assistant leader and Mrs Henry Berdo secretary treasurer A meeting was held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Art Rathmel home Nine members and one guest attended Mrs Walter Brown led the devotional and plans were made for the general Aid society luncheon Friday Refreshments were served after the meeting.
Mrs Fred Bey and daughter Harriett hosted a post nuptial courtesy for Mrs Rex Severt of Wellman at the Bey home. Severt, formerly Batty Jones, was feted by 22 guests who played bridge and bingo. Kay Hardy won the high score bridge prize.
Howard McBride received a low prize as several bingo prizes were awarded. A hostess gift was given to the guest of honor. Quarter tables featured small bouquets of garden flowers during refreshments. The home wore abundant June bouquets. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Ross Levert and daughter Kitty Mae Maddock of Wellman.
Elsie Bratten entertained friends in honor of Mrs. H. J. White of New Orleans visiting Washington. Six close friends gathered at Miss Bratten's home then went to Fairfield for refreshments at the Purity cafe.
The West Chester Pythian Sisters met Tuesday evening in regular session. Plans were made for a memorial service at the hall Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. It will be public and open to all. A short Flag Day program was given with refreshments served by Mise Tierney and Mrs. Bover after the meeting.
The Salvation Army began in London in 1865 under a different name. It adopted the Salvation Army title in 1878 and started worldwide mission work that year. It established its presence in the United States in 1880.
June 15 report from federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed notes varying corn stages across Marshall Page and Audubon counties with some waist high plants and others just germinating after rain. Oats barley and early soybeans show strong growth while planting continues and alfalfa regrows. Fruits gardens and potatoes also benefited.
Iowa physicians predict a sharp decline in babies born with congenital syphilis within two years after a July 5 law takes effect. The rule requires blood tests of pregnant women at the first prenatal visit and, if positive, tests of the father and siblings. Tests are sent to Iowa City labs, and birth certificates must note if a blood specimen was drawn.
Grasshoppers hatched in large numbers across western counties and posed a serious menace to crops. The insect outbreak affected farmers, threatening yields and prompting calls for control measures.
Detroit tops Boston 6 to 2 in the second game of the Major Leagues standings and results report. The win shifts momentum for Detroit as Boston falls further in the standings.
Washington blanked Chicago 3 to 0 while Cleveland toppled New York 4 to 2 and St. Louis routed Philadelphia 6 to 0. Today’s schedule lists Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Washington, St. Louis at Philadelphia, and Detroit at Boston.
In Iowa City on June 15 the annual G. A. R. encampment will bring more than 1,400 delegates to the city. Attendance rises with members of the Women's Relief Corps Sons of Union Veterans and its auxiliary Ladies of the G. A. R. and the Daughters.
Governor George A. Wilson is expected to address the assembly, likely during the memorial service to be held Sunday night, as Union Veterans gather.
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