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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
2
Mr. and Mrs. Jim White return from Iowa City and Waterloo for family and Masonic grand lodge involvement. Mrs. Ed Gray and Mrs. El Clark continue bed rest after an automobile wreck. Local doctors and families share recent social engagements, picnics, and birthday visits in Fairfield, Washington, Hedrick, and surrounding areas.
Lorraine Michum of Kalona was dismissed. Wenona Anderson of Wellman admitted yesterday afternoon. Duane Richardson of Washington admitted for observation. Gayle Cupp dismissed for Keota home. Harold and Mrs Jarvis of Washington welcomed a son at 4 25 am weighing eight pounds. Noah Wieland and baby Geneva Nadine dismissed for Riverside home.
County auditor lists delegates and committeemen for multiple townships and precincts including Jackson, Nira, Marion, Oregon, and Washington, with names such as Cummings Flynn Sims Ray Cummings Blythe Frey Benson Marsh and Frey. The long roster covers numerous townships and wards detailing delegates and committeemen across the county.
Mrs John Krots and son Ronald James joined Mrs Anna Krotz of Riverside for a Sunday at the Louis Zillmer home near Wellman. Mr and Mrs Milt Wollrab hosted a gathering of relatives at their home.
Mr and Mrs Walter Lodders and their children from Butte Montana visit Ida Lodders in Washington after lasting absent years. Doris Clow, daughter of Dr and Mrs A W Clow, accepts a secretarial post in Chicago. Beth Crow returns from Lake Forest teaching stint. Eva Ballard and Amanda Schulty shop in Washington. The Barrs of Dubuque stay with Rudie Schmidt after a Nebraskal visit. Charles Brown witnesses a bank robbery nearby. Frank Crone of the National Bank of Washington learns of the crime.
National League standings show New York at .382 with 19 games back, Cincinnati 86 3 23 842, Pittsburgh 48 6 88 percent, St. Louis 22 37 449, Brooklyn, Philadelphia. Thursday results: Philadelphia 3 St. Louis 2. Pittsburgh 10 New York 2. American League notes Cleveland 4 Washington 1. New York 5 Chicago 1. Boston 12 St. Louis 8. Detroit 12 Philadelphia 3.
Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beach, Junior and Danny Dean of Muscatine, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Passmore, Lyle E. LeFevre, and others from Rick Island and nearby cities. Ira Coon returned home from northern Iowa. Henry Klein visited the Will Krotz home. Mrs. Ernest Bowman hosted the S and C club. A house fire damaged Will Chmelar's home Saturday evening.
The article notes that the United States Marines wore their first uniforms with green coats and red facings. It highlights the early Marine attire and marks the distinction of their initial military dress.
lawmakers debated a broad reorganization bill tied to the New Deal, with the Senate and House previously advancing separate measures. The clash over executive power intensified through April as votes and threats of a filibuster shaped pledges to revisit the issue next year.
Notification from Carlsbad New Mexico confirms the death of Mrs. Harvey E. Lewis on Monday night June 13 at the Lewis farm near Carlsbad. Born Cora C. Bowersock December 25 1876 she married Harve Lewis March 4 1895. They had no children. The Lewis family longtime residents of the Nira area are remembered by old neighbors. C. C. Lewis and Harve Lewis are cousins of Miss Mike Lewis and Mrs. Helen Lewis Baird.
Franklin Center notes a coo k emergency as three boys fight whooping cough with high school age immunity. Families visit relatives and attend local and county events including Co K picnic at Fort Madison and 4 H convention in Ames. Support from nurse care for Mrs. Bruce Dill and neighbors share news and sympathy after the Chemlar home loss.
The clarinet was developed by Joseph Christopher Denner in Nuremberg in 1690, marking a key innovation in woodwind design. Denner created the instrument's clarifying tone and technical versatility that influenced later makers and players.
Ainsworth, June 7. The Ainsworth Band planned its second concert of the season but rain forced cancellation. The summer band includes Cornets Eugene McCaleb Ronald Keiper Norbert Norris Martha Wylie Gerald Wehr John Walker Earl Miller Clarinet Maryreth Pressly Wilma Marsh Harlan Evans Mabel Thoma Marion Stephens John Dea Billy Norman Horns Joyce Butterworth Beverly Butterworth Trombones Norval Norris Paul Mahin Harold Wehr Tuba Bob Sharpe Percussion Dorothy Pearson Helen Pearson Saxophones Conn Whiteman Donna Rabenold Frank Dea Lois Pearson. Washington supporters assisting Milo Sorden director with concerts Jess Radda Milo Steele Jr baritone Milo Steele Sr tuba Max Lee cornet Dave Pearson trombone John Yousling assistant director. Mr and Mrs FE R Butterworth and family returned home Tuesday from Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Will Ross of Keota were guests Sunday at the G L Trotter home.
The Iowa State Federation of Labor rejected President A A Coughs plea and passed a resolution accusing Governor Kraschel of employing nonunion workers on the state payroll after he tried to explain the situation.
Geologists say Lake Matta Muskeet, about 50 000 acres, formed in Hyde county North Carolina as great fires burned peat bogs leaving a lake in their wake.
The Pythian Sisters plan a Sunday 2 30 p m gathering at the K P hall to decorate graves of deceased members and request attendees bring flowers.
Mrs Richard McCleery hosted a lawn party yesterday afternoon for Margarette Ann two years old plus several mothers and children. Two course refreshments and a birthday cake were served as games entertained the youngsters. Guests included Mrs Roger Sherman and sons Jim my and Billy Mrs B E Morrison Jr and son Eddie Mrs Lewis Warren and daughter Judy and Jeanne Ellen Rudiger.
Twelve members of the Rosemary Club and four guests gathered at Mrs. Dell Walker's home Tuesday afternoon. Four tables of bridge were played and Mrs. Lloyd Foster won the high score prize. Guests included Mrs. Adolph Larson Mrs. Stanley Foster Mrs. Boyd Foster and Mrs. Harry Drake. The hostess was helped by her daughters Jean Mary and Marjorie Walker. The next meeting on Tuesday June 28 will be in the evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rothlisberger.
Six girls held a birthday picnic at Sunset Park on Wednesday evening for Greta Ramsey who celebrates today. A wiener roast and marshmallow roast followed with gifts for Miss Ramsey while participants included Helen, Virginia Rohrer, Lucille Kurtz, Wilma Mincer, and Florence Forbes.
Health reports on Caring for the Sick were given at a Jolly Troopers meeting held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Edwards home. Ten members, two guests, Emma Merrick of Coppock and Dale Bain, and five children attended. refreshments were served. The next meeting on July 14 will be at Mrs. Louis Fetes home with a lesson on Caring for Infants.
The Woman's Relief Corps second ward social drew thirty seven attendees yesterday afternoon at the G A R hall. A Flag Day observance featured two readings by Mrs Pearl Whistler and performances by Carol and Doris Gray. Reverend Arthur Atack spoke on respect for the flag, with other talks and piano duets. Refreshments of brick ice cream and cake followed. committee members were Mrs L R Baker Mrs J D Dayton Mrs D L Rohrer Jr and Mrs George Yeaman.
In West Chester Mrs. Ida Hough hosts a June party for the J. W. Baker Relief corps with thirty or more women attending. The town committee staged patriotic readings games garden contests and know your town. Letters of greeting were sent to ill member Mrs. Hattie Laubach. Refreshments followed.
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