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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1933
Page
8
Mrs. S. C. Douglas of Fairfield visited her daughter Mrs. Leland Morricon along with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Klepfer and daughter Helen and Mrs. F. A. Stow for a day in Cedar Rapids yesterday.
Mrs J B Crail leads the hospital auxiliary in planning a tag day to raise funds for a nurses home. The notice also urges adherence to doctor orders for prescriptions and mentions True Story Magazine and local weather with fair tonight and Saturday partly cloudy.
Bremen resident R P Miller traveled here yesterday. Mrs Pauline Reynolds of Muscatine died yesterday. services set for Saturday at 1 30 PM at Fairbanks funeral home Muscatine with burial at Eliza. Mr and Mrs Tom Will of near Ainsworth visited the Duman home. they met their new grandchild at the hospital. Florence Swartz returns home from Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Carrick and daughter Isabelle came from Wyman on business. Ss. P. Bell of Cotter bought a young team southwest of Washington yesterday and brought it home today. Fern Bowser had her tonsils removed at Washington county hospital and was to go home this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Richardson welcomed a baby boy born at 1:55 this morning at the hospital. The newborn’s weight was pounds and 13 ounces. Mrs. John Harding of Mexico visited her sister Mrs. John H. McCreedy near Haskins yesterday. Mrs. Tom Berry of Keota shopped here today.
Harry Greene of Avoca sheltered a chased buck deer in his barnyard after foxhunters and dogs forced the animal to flee. The hired man drove off the dogs and provided water and food while a game warden assisted. The buck will be released once fully healed.
Gordon Bowers of Cresco reported a rare pure white striped gopher to the Fish and Game Department. The animal’s winter behavior is noted as it curls into a lifeless ball for four to five days, then its heart races and it resumes feeding briefly before dormant again.
Pacerville resident Cainoe Newton O Nei l awaits coin experts report on value of an 1835 $2.50 gold piece found eight feet underground. He declined a $25 offer, believing the coin to be valuable.
Eight sons served as bearers at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Walsh in Peabody Massachusetts.
Officers of the Eastern Star were entertained at the home of Mrs. J. E. Ream after a practice at the Masonic temple. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ream and her sister Mrs. W. T. Carson. About twenty five people attended, including spouses. Jigsaw puzzles were part of the entertainment.
A birthday surprise party was held Wednesday evening for Catherine Wilson by Evelyn Anderson. Friends enjoyed an evening of cards and refreshments. Evelyn was assisted by her sister Myrtle as pink and white decorations adorned the gathering.
The railroad agent Thomas Peacock was robbed of 969 dollars by two masked bandits in Ft. Dodge on March 3. He was struck over the head during the robbery.
A state funeral at the capitol in Washington was announced for Senator Thomas J. Walsh. The body will be sent to Helena Montana for burial after the services.
Red Brick Iowa March 1. Mike Flynn helped the Flynn Brothers shell corn on Friday. A spelling contest crowned Betty Knox in third place. Mr and Mrs E J Strickler of Iowa City joined guests of Mr and Mrs John Caldwell. Several residents plan moves to new farms including Robert Gault and Charlies Palmer vacated properties. An Eureka telephone meeting drew a large crowd at Red Brick. Ernest Rouse delivered cattle to Washington Tuesday morning.
A National Bank campaign favors a waiver plan to avoid receivership. Cash flow limits and uncertain asset liquidation are explained by W L Graves, cashier, who says deposits likely stay protected if the bank reopens. Depositors hear endorsements from directors and local attorneys supporting the plan over receivership.
Senator Howell of Nebraska, hospitalized at Walter Reed, remains in critical condition as of March 3 as reports say he is holding his own but very ill.
Harold Kennedy aged 33 died when his home burned down in Marshalltown. Mrs Kennedy and their infant son were rescued by firemen as the blaze destroyed the residence.
Mr and Mrs M A McKay plan a weekend move from 1151 East Washington to 611 East Main Street. Miss Lucille Minick returns to Des Moines with Miss Abbie Evans after a brief visit here. Minick will stay in Des Moines about two weeks. Floyd Love of Cedar Rapids was in Washington on business yesterday.
Washington Iowa auctioneer Db. fh. Macon advertises Brown's Super Service with a money back guarantee. Ainsworth visitors include Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Jeffrey Mrs. N. J. Walker Mrs. Lynn Van Horn and Miss Grace Walker. N. J. Walker visited sister Mrs. W. E. Logan after shopping yesterday afternoon.
Pickets obstructed all leading highways into Council Bluffs during renewed milk controversy actions. Nebraska farmers from Washington county helped Iowa allies impede shipments for the A and P Dairy, the sole large dairy not in the milk cooperative association.
Henry A. Wallace, named future secretary of agriculture, visited Washington to confer with outgoing Sec. Hyde on his return from a Hoover cabinet meeting.
Denver authorities and Wyoming police continued search for the men who held Charles Boettcher a Denver millionaire prisoner for 16 days. It was disclosed he was freed before any ransom was paid.
A Cincinnati Enquirer aphorism notes that middle aged folly can rival youth in boldness, suggesting humor and self awareness in aging. The remark frames generational perception with sharp wit and city newspaper tone.
Mr and Mrs Frank Clark and their son from Wayland were in town late yesterday on business. A E Quigle of Lincoln Nebraska also was in Washington on business yesterday.
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