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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1941
Page
2
Valjean Greeble of Rock Island Illinois visiting Alfred Faulkner home then travels Thursday to Muscatine to visit grandmother Mrs. W. C. Nickerson. Mrs. Faulkner and children accompany her to Muscatine.
Thirteen Campfire girls will leave tomorrow for Camp Ham iesa near Boone Iowa for a week or two. They are chaperoned by June Knotek and include Mary Lou Barth Betty Barth Geraldine Bartow Shirley Brown Barbara Etter Mary Martin Frances Miller Sarah Lou Miller Virginia Moot hart Mary Voorhees Gwendolyn Ramseyer Joan Ross and Jean Rudiger. Their adviser Mrs George Dowell left today for the camp.
A historical note reports that thirty two million people, about a quarter of the U S population, attend some form of school. The statement emphasizes widespread participation in education across the nation.
The Marek and Soukup families express heartfelt gratitude for comforting sympathy, help, service, and floral offerings received during their recent sorrow. Signed by Mrs Anthony Marek, Wm F Marek and family, Charlie A Marek and family, Mrs Elsie Soukup and family.
Chicago prepares to dedicate the Chicago Municipal Airport, a WPA project costing over 9 million dollars with 8.4 million in WPA funds. Mayor Kelly and WPA commissioner Howard G. Hunter lead a ceremony highlighting the field’s 610 acre size, 15 hangars, 227 percent schedule rise, and capacity for 50,000 flights yearly.
United States shows tentative moves toward air and naval bases in Latin America with Mexico and Central American nations showing cooperation. Colombia and Chile hedge their positions while Argentina favors neutrality and Brazil remains ambivalent, Cuba hosts a long standing Guantanamo Bay base.
Mrs. Gordon White and daughters Jean and Marilyn left for Madison Wisconsin after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl Robertson. H L Baker, nephew of Mrs. Robertson, and R N Hovey of Tallahassee Florida also visited at the Robertson home.
The article notes Hollywood spent about 1 739 000 in 1939 on new stage hits and novels that often never reach the screen. Reasons include protecting against plagiarism suits and shelving rival works. Cecil B. DeMille bought A Family Portrait to block conflicts, Walt Disney acquired Bambi's Children to prevent clashes with his Bambi sequel, and Sam Goldwyn bought The Wall Between to reuse elements in City Without Men.
The article stresses precision in measuring and cutting for draperies. Extend the dining table to visualize length and width, and ensure sufficient material for width. It advises about headings for different hangings and recommends hems and finishes for unlined curtains, noting 2 1/2 inch bottoms and a quarter inch outer edge hem.
A portrait of Lord Beaverbrook at Cap D Antibes where peers admire cuff links, then note his paper clip cuff fasteners. At 61 he runs a major wartime effort in Britain, focusing on logistics and production over appearances.
Practical home fire making steps outline lighting a paper tinder stack with kindling and logs. Build from crumpled newspaper to larger wood, light in several spots, and use kerosene only if logs are damp or ignition fails.
Civil Aeronautics Authority technicians demonstrate ground based systems at the Kansas City medical science center to simulate high altitude oxygen deprivation. The equipment cuts oxygen gradually so pilots experience the same bodily reactions as at thousands of feet above ground, speeding aviation progress.
The most deadly diseases in the country are heart disease and influenza with pneumonia listed as common causes. The ranking reflects the long term impact of cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses on mortality rates.
The Baptist group held a mission study and social at the church with fifteen attendees. Mrs Iva Bales and others hosted a luncheon decorated with summer flowers. Devotions led by Mrs John Little featured First Corinthians.
American League standings show Cleveland, New York, Boston leading with strong .600 plus records. Friday results feature Philadelphia 7 over New York 6 and Washington 5 over Boston 3, with several other scores noted.
Independence Iowa June 28 Frank Bond a 35 year old Pittsburgh salesman drowned when his car missed a temporary bridge on highway 11 across Bear creek and plunged into 20 feet of water. A witness said the car was going fast enough to clear the creek bend then strike the opposite bank and roll back in.
Mrs Nellie Booth hosted the White Way club on June 24 with full attendance. Winners of the county contest were Mrs Marion Wells and Mrs Milo De Long. Kathryn Latta spoke on Red Cross work and solicited Red Cross articles.
The Women’s Council of a Christian church held an indoor track meet with two teams, the IT Canners and the Go Getters. Events included shot put prayers and javelin Bible quotes, with trials judged by Mrs. C. A. Nicholson. About 40 attended. IT Canners won 29 to 26. Refreshments followed. next meeting plans sewing for the Red Cross and a potluck dinner.
In Dallas Texas voters face a U S Senate race with 25 candidates including Governor W Lee O Daniel Basil Hatfield Linden Johnson Martin Dies and Sam Morris. The contest draws attention from across the state as the campaign unfolds.
British planes from the channel pressed large scale assaults on invasion ports and German bases in north France and ship yards and industrial targets in northwestern Germany, following a night of attacks on strategic sites.
Washington June 28 The Senate passed by 42 to 20 and sent to the White House a bill extending for two years President Roosevelt's power to devalue the dollar and the treasury authority to maintain a 2 billion dollar currency stabilization fund.
Linger Longer club meets at Mrs. Everette Schmitt home with Mrs. Katie Schmitt assisting. Bring three towels. Thursday CCC Class at West Chester M. E. church in the afternoon hosted by Mrs. Ben Holt and co hostess Mrs. Abbie Boyer. All members urged to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. BE Morrison celebrate 36th wedding anniversary. Several residents mark birthdays including Linus Patterson Lawrence Whisler and Mrs Paul Houseal. Children Keith Pieper Myra Edmondson Rodney Campbell Harriet Kunik and others have birthday milestones with upcoming celebrations noted for Karen Berkhoff Dorothy Baker Joyce Messenger and more.
Des Moines The attorney general's office says mere possession of a punchboard does not make one a gambling house operator. A punchboard holder can be charged with illegal possession, a misdemeanor up to one year in jail or a $509 fine. To prove keeping a gambling house the state must show the owner allowed others to play.
Marshalltown Iowa Frank Rizzo of Oelwein faces a manslaughter charge in municipal court for an auto crash north of Marshalltown that killed Homer Winchall of Cedar Falls. Rizzo pled not guilty and a preliminary hearing was calendarized for July 10 with a $5000 bond.
George Crowder, a plaintiff in ouster proceedings against Walter E. Smith of the Wapello county board, asks the district court to withdraw his name. A hearing on the charges is set for next Monday before District Judge R. G. Rodman in Cherokee. Crowder says he signed the petition in error and now believes Smith did not profit from the alleged misconduct.
Leonard Chandler of Iowa City was admitted yesterday afternoon as a surgical patient. Jean Wood of Ainsworth was admitted yesterday afternoon for observation. Mrs Arnold Nicholson and her daughter Phyllis Ann were discharged this morning to their home in Ainsworth.
Crawfordsville residents held a picnic at Tourist Park for Walter Rauscher and his son Fredrick and housekeeper Mrs J L Mitchell who plan to move to Lockridge to join Mr Rauscher senior in business. They have not found a new home yet.
Four Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups met yesterday in members homes. Group one hosted by Mrs Harry Campbell had seven members. Group two at Mrs Harry Dye with twelve present and plans for a bazaar. Group three at Mrs Marsh Bailey with fifteen present and Red Cross work assigned. Group four at Mrs Tom Gerdes with twelve present and July Red Cross plans.
Four children under two attended the birthday party for Karen Berkhoff, daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Berkhoff. Karen is one year old. Guests included Barbara Shannon Sandra Wade and Judith Putnam. Mothers attended. Individual cakes and favors were at each plate. Karen received several gifts. Pictures were taken of the group.
Fourteen guests attended a post nuptial miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Gail Swartzendruber at Wilna Norman's apartment. Thirteen guests joined in contests and gift opening. refreshments were served by Alice Richardson Cathleen Godfrey and Mrs. O D Norman. An angel food cake with a miniature bride and bridegroom and ice cream were served to attendees. Names present included Dorothy Turnipseed Wilma Snyder Lota Snyder Mrs Herbert Askea Alice Richardson Cathleen Godfrey Mrs O D Norman Twila Mangold Mrs Richard Skipton Mary Ferguson Myr tie Kesselring Alice Vincent and Mrs Harvey Swartzendruber.
Members of the Woman's Relief corps are invited to a cooperative dinner in Fairfield on Sunday June 29 to honor newly elected department commander Mr. Taylor. The event welcomes members of all patriotic organizations.
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