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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1934
Page
8
George Freshwaters underwent an appendectomy this morning at Washington County Hospital. Miss Alma Daniels is hospitalized in Washington County Hospital for treatment after being at home for five weeks and will likely stay about ten days.
Mrs. Fred Reid supreme noble prophetess of the White Shrine attended a reception in St Paul for Fred Snyder who was recently elected supreme associate watch man of shepherds.
Will Eldridge was taken to the county hospital today for treatment after a fall while picking cherries. Authorities believed he may have fractured his shoulder or arm, but no x ray report was available this afternoon.
England has a school leaving age as low as fourteen. Scotland Germany Romania Portugal and parts of Switzerland set it at fifteen. Latvia, one of Europe’s smallest states, requires sixteen.
Mrs Sadie Hollinger was named senior state vice president of the W A C at a meeting held in Marshalltown signaling leadership for the organization and its regional activities.
Mise Marie Vacek, representing Howell Neighborhood House, brought a group of Chicago youngsters for the summer. Dorothy Pufka, 4, stays with Mr. and Mrs. William Graf, Josephine Havlicek, 9 1 2, with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Erwin. Lillian and Fielen Giduch with Clarence Fitton. Anna, 9, with Mrs. D. C. Griggs. Lillian 14 4 and Helen 16. Rove Nemecek with Mrs Steinbeck of Rubio, hosting Emily Nemeck until July 5.
Fog remains of the Narbada elephant reveal a shoulder height over 14 feet, suggesting this Indian giant was probably the largest elephant that ever existed.
Rev. William M. Matthews born 1857 celebrates his Three-Quater Century Club birthday tomorrow. He resides at 703 South Thirl and has lived in Pennsylvania in early years before moving to Ainsworth in 1865 and Washington in 1908.
Among others with birthdays today are Mr. H. J. Brenner man of rt 1 Miss Lucy Langenberg of Washington and Miss Jessica Milligan who is attending S U summer school Bright local roster of celebrants in a brief public notices style item.
Marilyn Kay Kelsey turns one with a birthday dinner today for daughter of Mr and Mrs Randolph Kelsey. Tomorrow Eugene Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Warren Stewart, celebrates his sixth birthday. His birthday is today.
A group of relatives plans an ice cream party this evening to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Howard Champs and her sister-in-law Mrs. Howard Caldwell both born on June 16.
Paula L Tracy celebrates her birthday tomorrow. Audrey Hotle, who was in Lincoln 4th grade last year, celebrates tomorrow. Gwendolyn Dold, born on June 17, is the daughter of Ronald and Mrs. Dold of Coppock and will enter the 6th grade next year.
A fragment notes John Wesley born in Epworth England on June 11 1700 and died March 3 1731. It records a quotation asserting reliance on God and questioning certainty.
A group from Washington left yesterday for Colorado Springs to attend the national Gamma Phi Beta convention at the Broadmoor hotel. Miss Cherie McElhinney is among them, accompanied by her mother J S McElhinney. Province director Mrs Theodore Rehder of Iowa City and Miss Mary Orr Olmstead of Rock Island joined them here Thursday, staying overnight before the trip. Olmstead had led the chapter as president this year, with McElhinney installed as president for next spring.
The word cathedral comes from the Greek cathedra meaning a chair. A church housing the bishop’s throne is defined as a cathedral.
William Manussier and H H Reister plan to leave Davenport at 7 o'clock Monday to attend a convention in Minneapolis. Manussier plays cornet and Reister baritone. The Journal prints three classified names daily with a free Salada Tea package until June 18. J. E. Grayson of Forest City recently elected junior grand warden of the Masonic order in Des Moines. Mrs. Grayson accompanies him as he attends grand lodge. Laura Marie Samuels visits from Sigourney, granddaughter of Mrs. L. R. Baker. Special tomorrow: mule ice cream 25e quart at Candy Kitchen. Richard Ball Jr. of Cedar Rapids leaves after a short visit.
The Walnut Women’s Club hosted a guest day at the president Mrs Ralph Chorpenning’s home with large turnout. Special music by Norie McFarland and declamations by several members highlighted the program. New member Mrs Swailes was welcomed and plans were made for an ice cream social at Sunset Park next Tuesday. A luncheon in yellow and white was served by the hostesses with help from Mrs KR J Chorpenning.
The Evening Journal Three Quarter Century Club will hold its first annual meeting June 28 1934 at Washington M E Church. Registration starts at 9 30 am with program in the auditorium at ten featuring Mrs Clarissa Vinton Rollin B Organ and Hon Les Weeman among others. A DAR dinner follows at noon with chicken noodles and more. evening drive around town to Sunset Park and the log cabin caps the day. A long member list is announced and invites eligible locals to join now to avoid missing the event.
Packwood residents Mr and Mrs C R Ruggles visit niece Mrs D L Carbaugh and granddaughter Edvith Ruggle. They plan to return this evening after a visit starting Wednesday. Ralstan Meet and George Means returned from a institute in Mtt Wieasant. George resumed work at Widmer & Busby. Ralston home with foot infection. Mildred Kyle arrived earlier. Additional arrivals expected: Dorothy Dowell Heidhin Jarrard Thelda Tracy Ruth Sartor Virginia Kephart Elizabeth Thorne Myron Sailaday Daryl Dodder.
An average distance to the sun is about 93 million miles from Earth. The figure reflects common astronomical measurements used to describe solar proximity.
Mrs. Aaron Bailey returns home after visiting her sister near West Chester and father in Kalona. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Peterson plan a ten day to two week visit to relatives in Muscatine and Galesburg. Candy Kitchen advertises double rich milks and prices.
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