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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1936
Page
2
Weather and travel report from a Saturday morning
A Saturday morning weather note reports dry roads in places and reopening segments while some routes remain closed. Mr and Mrs Frank Kallovus of Ainsworth R2 say it is their first trip on the road since the severe winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kallovus
Washington
Ainsworth R. 2
Valley Out road trip and horse sale draw locals
Andy Sheetz and John Baum from Valley out on Keota Road reported the Valley Out to 77 route in poor condition. West Chester residents Al Augustine and Roy Gardner visited town. Many attended the Brown-Snider horse sale and found buyers for their horses, noting the sale was strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Sheetz
John Baumgartner and Son
Valley Out
Keota R. 3
al Augustine
Roy Gardner
West Chester
Elmer Wyse of Wayland Leaves Four Dollar Gift
Elmer Wyse of Wayland arrived early and left town after giving four dollars. The note adds thanks and mentions plans to see Elmer again this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wyse
Wayland
Elmer
Brown and Spider horse sale attendance notes
Q F Crayne of Keota R 2 ton attending the Brown and Spider horse sale. Carl Daering of west of Wellston near White Oak was here and a steady supporter of Washington Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. F. Crayne
Keota R
Carl Daering
Wellston
White Oak
Washington Evening
Classifications of Men Recounted by Miss Gray
A Simple Classification Professor asks Miss Gray for three classes of men. She answers with Rich, poor and good-looking, delivering a wry humorous slice of social shorthand. The exchange hints at vanity and social stereotypes in a light crowded crowd setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gray
Mrs Caldwell Improves After Auto Accident
Mrs Caldwell is reported much improved after six weeks in Moline area hospital following an auto accident. She is now at home, bringing comfort to her and her many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Caldwell
Cooper to Sell Angus Cattle at Whittaker Pavilion
W H Cooper of Hedrick will sell Angus cattle here again Friday March 13 at the Whittaker sales pavilion. All cattle men know W H Cooper a pure bred breeder and trader in cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cooper
Hedrick
Whittaker
Local residents noted on business in town today
Pat Tobin of Ainsworth and Walter Brown traveled to Keokuk on business. Mr and Mrs Robert Greiner of Harper were in town shopping this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Tobin
Ainsworth
Walter Brown
Keokuk
Robert Greiner
Harper
Oral Long
Brighton
Angus cattle breeder with reliable sales in Evening Journal
A longtime Angus cattle breeder is noted for delivering on his promises at sales. His advertisement appears in the Evening Journal highlighting trusted dealings and consistent results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Journal
Early apples join the worms in a lively exchange
The exchange features Thala and Pop debating who gets the worms with playful Southern drawl. The line hints at clever sparring over who benefits from opportunity and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thala
Pop
Toa
Local Reader Supports Evening Journal Building
Keith Barnes of Brighton R 1 west of Rubio visited Our town and inspected the Evening Journal building and equipment. He left $5.25 to assist in keeping it going at full blast as many good papers will be read in this home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Barnes
Brighton R 1
Rubio
Ourtown
Evening Journal
Local Messenger Delivers News to Lem Logans Household
Lem Logan of West Cheeter receives the home daily through his daughter Miss Harriett and Mrs Logan will read it to Harriet and Lem. The excerpt conveys a family reading routine and the presence of the newspaper in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Logan
West Cheeter
Harriett
Mrs. Logan
Harriet
Lem
Richland man repeats claim of winter shopping here
E S Herr of Richland Route 3 near Clay visited on Friday insisting they have had some winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Herr
Richland R. R
Clay Wan
Professor Guides Visitor Through Curious Curriculum
In a brief exchange a professor proclaims the stadium while a visitor seeks a tour of the curriculum. The dialogue hints at a praised subject described as a “fine one here” within the setting.
Echo Writer Praises Insect Kindness Motto
A writer extols the phrase be kind to ineeets and jokes that mosquitoes never get a pat on the back for good behavior, reflecting playful tone about insects and praise.
Weather Promises Gentle March Ahead in Richland
The note praises continued fine weather and hints at gardening plans in March. Readers express appreciation for the Richland Clarion and commend the editors for fostering strong community spirit with good citizenship.
Frank Heck Sr. Hopes for Home Return From Hospital
Frank Heck sr of Washington Route 3 has been in University Hospital for several weeks. The Evening Journal is sent to his family for reading. The message thanks Mr. Heck and wishes him a speedy, full recovery and homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Heck
Washington R. 3
University Hospital
Evening Journal
Mr. Heck
Local notes on residents' weekend plans and visit
Ernest Simpson of Oskaloosa will return tonight to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Simpson. Mrs Lulu Johnson of Brigh ton was in town on business yesterday afternoon. Owen Grecian has been at his home for the last three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Simpson
Oskaloosa
Mrs
Earl Simpson
Lulu Johnson
Brighton
Owen Grecian
W. KK. Frame
Ainsworth
Ted Dalton
Mr. Dalton
C. H. Pollock
Muscatine
Charles Fuhr
Central College
Pella
Val Fuhr
East
Washington Street
Local residents and travel notes from Washington county
Betty Cunningham visits her parents while Mrs. Askea returns from visit at Floyd. E R Lins relocates to Washington route 2 and the McClintics move from Richland to a Hillsboro area farm. Merle Wilson and family welcome a 6 lb boy born in March. Dr R P Reid leaves for Little Rock for cattle tuberculosis testing. Gas and electric bill discounts end Tuesday. Miss Catherine Wheelan’s body is transported to Waterloo for burial. relatives visit before and after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Reid
Little Rock
Ark
Reid
Agnes Wheelap
H. J. Corcoran
George Wheelan
Joe Lohbenger
Waterloo
Catherine Wheelan
Herbert Shockley
Tom Wheelan
Fresh Eggs Retail 17c Dozen and Local Visitors
A string of brief town notes lists fresh eggs at 17 cents a dozen from Reister & Son and various locals making business or shopping trips in Washington. It also reports Jin Laffer in a Kansas City hospital after a second amputation above the elbow from an injured arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reister & Son
Roberta
Wayland
Melvin Roth
Charlies Zieslowsky
Havre
Washington
Bruce Hanna
Crawfordsville
Enoch Linden
Ainsworth
Grace Walker
Nell Littlefield
Keota
Henry Witthoff
Weat Chester
William Wooley
Crawfordaville
Patterson
Jin Laffer
Kansas City
C. A. Dewey
Civil War Veteran Joe Warner Dies at 89 in Mount Ayr
Mount Ayr Iowa confirms the death of Joe Warner the last surviving Civil War veteran in town He died at age 89 Warner was known for whittlings he displayed at the Iowa State Fair and became a local historic figure in the era and era memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Mount Ayr
Mt Ayr
Joe Warner
Iowa State Fair
Doug Fairbanks Married in Paris
Doug Fairbanks Sr. was married in Paris today to Lady Ashley the former British actress and divorced wife of Lord Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Fairbanks
Paris
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr
Lady Ashley
Lord Ashley
Hospital Discharges and Admits Reported
Mrs J QO Matthews was discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs I EB Bosbart from Wayland was admitted for medical treatment last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. QO. Matthews
I. EB. Bosbart
Wayland
Broken Ribs and Flood Notes From The Homestead Farm
Broken ribs and severe coughing condition readers face with difficult bodily movements. Local item reports Miss Annie Piper visiting Mrs Mildred Whitehead in Wa pello for a weekend, plus notes on Washington county floods and river behavior. Also references Otto Novy buying a Hereford, cattle sales, and a July 4 1922 celebration with Lincoln Pageant crowd estimates. Governor’s 1922 July 4 address cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Piper
Mildred Whitehead
Wapello
Horton
Hauptmann
Otto Novy
Highland
Lyda Horak
Otto
Evening Journal
Benny Leonard
Grady and Son
Vanatta
Yoder
Reisier and Sons
Washington
Lincoln
L. B. Lupton
Frank Beaty
Esye Phil J. Crail
Iowa
Welch couple observe 55th wedding anniversary
Crawfordsville residents Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Welch celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on March 3. Their children attended and friends visited in the afternoon. Both remain in good health despite Mrs. Welch’s decade of poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
M. W. Welch
Meeks Twins Celebrate 14th Birthday at Riverside Home
A surprise party honored Donald and Dorothy Meeks on their 14th birthday at their Riverside home. Friends and schoolmates joined March 7 for games, cake, and candles, with refreshments after the celebration. Attendees included Junior Marner, Joe Hartzler, Sumner Cummings, and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
J. L. Meeks
Donald
Dorothy Meeks
Elach
Dorothy
Junior Marner
Joe Hartzler
Sumner Cummings
Kenneth Radda
Lester Kethey
Kenneth Kern
Ruby Rath
Elsie Drake
Marjorie Kron
Dorothy Knebel
Agatha North
Phyllis Shalla
Eileen Luckey
Dorothy Kenney
P N G Families to Hold Potluck Supper Tuesday
Members of the Past Noble Grand circle and their families will gather for a potluck supper Tuesday evening in the IOOF P F ball. Attendees should bring bread and butter sandwiches and a dish to pass. Serving begins at 6 30 p m with Mrs M D Lee chairing the committee assisted by Mrs O K Mayo Mrs Myrtle Morgan and Mrs Batu Weidner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Rebekahs
Ways and Means
Iowa Ballroom
Fisher
Noble Grand Circle
O. Q F
Lodge
Oscar Jugenheimer
Ernestine Murdock
M. D. Lee
O. K. Mayo
Myrtle Morgan
Batu Weidner
Social Calendar Highlights For Local Women Groups
The social calendar lists events for Junior Fortnightly, Department of Literature, DeMolay, American Home sections, Booster Club, and various women’s societies. Meetings occur at the Y, Masonic Temple, homes on East Washington and West Madison, with activities including bring thimbles, sandwiches, Irish jokes, and table service.
Birthday Greetings For Charles Junior Minick
Charles Junior Minick turns eight today as his brother John nears nine on March 13. Other celebrants include T Ww.hiarwood and Mace Merle Smith, Doris Klepfer, Mrs Delbert Daniel, Mrs Dave Benson, Ena and Asa Lewis, and Muriel Bees blossom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Junior Minick
John
Ww.hiarwood
Mace Merle Smith
Doris Klepfer
Delbert Daniel
North of Washington
Dave Benson
Ena
Asa Lewis
Muriel Beesblossom
Founder's Day noted by W F M S members Friday
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society held a candle lighting ceremony at Mrs. E. Stutsman's home with 21 members present. Eight candles lit for eight organizers, one left unlit for the absent founder. Led by Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Hoover, Vera Stutsman sang solo. devotionals by Mrs. Anderson. program by Mrs. Brookhart. Leigh Soule reviewed the textbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
E. BE. Stutsman
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Leo Hoover
W. L. Alcorn
Vera Stutsman
B. F. Schwartz
T. ¥. Barker
Ab Anderson
T. L. Brookhart
Leigh Soule
Statsman
Fred Hutt
Mae Jay
Rock Island Items and Theatre Ads From July 1922
A column notes a Fox Theatre advertisement for the film Smiles are Trumps and railroading tales beside Rock Island timetable mentions. A letter from Cando North Dakota recounts a chautauqua on cold nights while editor calls it a lie. The piece laments candidate worries and muses on election campaigns and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Anderson
Rock Island
Rys
John Parknet
Fox Theatre
Fox
Alex Miller
Cando
N. D
Elmer Mason
Elmer
By the Way
Franklin celebrates 78 with town’s lone house in Ok a
EB B Franklin born inoka Iowa in the town’s only standing house is 78 today. He has a twin sister Catherine Guenther of Burlington. He has spent life in the restaurant and hotel business and retired since 1928. He is a Three Quarter Century club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebb. Franklin
Oka
Iowa
Catherine Guenther
Buriington
Franklin
John Adams of Ainsworth Turns 72 Today
Ainsworth resident John Adams, aged 72, marks his birthday today. Family and neighbors extend well wishes as he celebrates the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Ainsworth
Birthdays in East Highland Celebrate Local Residents
Three East Highland residents mark birthdays today Mrs. Clara Prymek Ronald Wieland and Marcella Mineer. Margaret Kelly daughter of Carl E Kelly turns 15 while Lyle Broek son of J W Broek is one year younger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Prymek
Ronald Wieland
Marcella Mineer
Margaret Kelly
Carl E. Kelly
Lyle Broek
J. W Broek
Jeanette Lois Poshart
Grace Boshart
Birthday Celebrations Noted for Several Individuals
Tomorrow many birthdays will be celebrated including Charles Brown Bill Shannon Golja Miller and Howard Lt McCleery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Bill Shannon
Golja Miller
Howard Lt. McCleery
Out of town guests honor East Highland birthdays
Out of town people celebrating today include Mrs. John Mc Crabb of Lexington Mrs. Evelyn Dea of Ainaworth Leona Mincer age 6 of East Highland Mrs. E H Testreet of West Chester Alvin Jones age 18 son of Mr and Mrs John D Jones of Crawfords ville Lucile Marie Weber of East Highland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCrabb
Lexington
Evelyn Dea
Ainaworth
Leona Mincer
East Highland
E. H. Testreet
West Chester
Alvin Jones
John D. Jones
Crawfordsville
Lucile Marie Weber
Local couples mark wedding anniversaries in community spotlights
Multiple couples from Ainsworth and nearby households observe anniversaries today. Families include Mr. and Mrs. John Krause, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pvorak, and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krause
Ainsworth
Frank Pvorak
A. L. Young
A. H. H. Missionary Society Meeting Tuesday Evening
Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. H. N. Ward 622 East Main Street. Hostesses for the evening are Misses Lucy Stahl and Martha Sidles. A potluck supper will be served at 6 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hearne
Holland Missionary Society
H. N. Ward
East Mainstret
Lucy Stahl
Martha Sidles
Booster Club Meeting Tuesday at Mrs May Smith Home
The booster club meets Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 PM at the home of Mrs May Smith. Members are asked to bring thimbles and scissors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boster Club
May Smith
Baptist Y W M S Meeting Tuesday Night
The Baptist Y W M S will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Howard Messer 628 West Madison Street with Mrs. Francis Haney as co host. Members are asked to bring sandwiches a dish to pass and their own table service for the potluck supper served at 6 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society
Howard Messer
West
Madison Street
Francis Haney
Sorosis Members Hear One Act Play at Riverside Home
Sorosis club met at Mrs. John Tener’s Riverside home on March 7 with ten members. A one act play titled Three Potatoes for Mary was staged by Mrs. Co J Karel Mrs. Howard T Holt Mrs William O Loughlin and Mrs Tener. The meeting included library project discussion and committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
Riverside
Sorosis Club
John Tener
Mary Wa
Co. J. Karel
Howard T. Holt
Willam O'Loughlin
Tenor
Ladies Aid
Methodist
Ladies Aid Poeiery
Parsour
John Teney
Wesley
Henry F. Griffin
Douds
Five Hundred
Hubert Eb, Doud
Norval Mynn
E& F. Wheelan
Wilhliam Stevam
Howard T Holt
Missionary Meeting Held at McNeill Home
Crawfordsville March 7 The postponed meeting of the women s foreign missionary society of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Pearl McNeill. Mrs McNeill led the devotional period and Mrs Ella DeLong led the stewardship program. Mrs W Cochran presented the lesson from the study book Under the Southern Cross and Mrs Ollie Anwyl spoke of the Sweet family memorial school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Pearl McNeill
McNeill
Ella DeLong
W. Cochran
Ollie Anwyl
Sweet Feml Y Memorial
Fortnightly Department Meetings Scheduled for March
Fortnightly department meetings set for March 9 and 10. Junior section meets Monday at 7 80 p m in the Y M C A women’s room with Mrs Carlton Wilson presenting gardening and Mildred Lemme reading a play. Literature group reviews The Green Light by Douglas at 7 45 p m at Mia Anderson’s home. American Home sections 1 and 3 hold a joint meeting Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the Y M C A community room with a planned play and refreshments supervised by Mrs G S Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of
Laura Einspoor
Ab Anderson
East Washington Street
Masonic Temple
Carlton Wilson
Gareening
Mildred Lemme
Ators
Department of Literature
Douglas
Carol Forgey
Mia Ab Anderson
Laura Einspahr
Kathryn Latta
Etha
Elizabet Dawson
G. 8S. Kerr
Chapter A Q P E O Brighton Meeting Installations
Brighton March 7 Chapter A Q P E O met with Mrs Mary Dash. Officers elected for the year include President Grace Frazey Vice President Edith Weldin Ree secretary Lydia Cooper Corresponding secretary Nelle Engel Treasurer Carrie Lemley Chaplain Myrtle Helmick Guard Ocean Irwin. Nineteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Mary Dash
Grace Frazey
Edith Weldin
Lydia Cooper
Nelle Engel
Carrie Lemley
Myrtle Helmick
Ocean Irwin
Pleasant Valley Club
Ira Schafer
H. W. Helmick
Harmony Club
Dell Kyle
Dave MecNeere
Methodist Aid
Methodist Ladies Aid
Ad McCarty
Kings Daughters at Mrs Pressly Home Ainsworth
The Kings Daughters met with sponsor Mrs Jessie Pressly on Thursday evening for a pot luck supper. The lesson topic Women under the Southern Cross was led by Leila Keiper with guests Esther Pollock Marjorie Frey and Kathrine Kendall. The Glad Hand missionary society met with Mrs Jessie Pressly on Thursday afternoon. officers were elected and hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Kings Daughters
Jessie Pressly
Southern Cross
Leila Keiper
Esther Pollock
Marjorie Frey
Kathrine Kendall
The
Glad Hand Missionary Society
Jessie Presesty
Emma
Ray Townsend
Walker
Mabel Keiper
Merle Whiteman
Marie Colthurst
Blanche McConnell
Elizabeth Porter
Ruth Norris
Mrs A Robinson Hosts Pinochle Party For Marie Hay
Ann Robinson entertained at a pinochle party Thursday night honoring Marie Hay who is moving to live with her mother in Keokuk after resigning from J C Penney. Fifteen guests attended and refreshments were served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Robinson
Marie Hay
Son
Keokuk
J. C. Penney Company
Ladies Aid Meeting Set in West Chester
West Chester Aid society will meet in the church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock. Mrs Clarence Niffeneggzer is chair man of the serving committee and Mrs Will Retf will be chairman of the entertainment committee. Everybody is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
West Chester
West Chester Aid Society
Clarence Niffeneggzer
Will Retf
Harmony club meeting postponed awaiting further notice
The Harmony club announces an indefinite postponement of its meeting until further announcement. PF will conduct work in the first degree Tuesday night for four candidates from Kajona. A large attendance is desired. 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
O. PF
Kajona
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Floyd
Mr. Askea
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Paul McClintic
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Mr. McClintic
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Merle D. Wilson
Idaho Falls
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Willis Howell
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Bill Beichelberger
W. H. Parker
Cotter
Business Today
Dorig Endicott
Everett Huber
Dorothy Thompson
Nelson Thompson
Helen Gardner
Aesty
Alvin Hasty
M. Welch
Meeks
Department of American Home
Y Booster Club
Clarense Niffeneeger
Will Reif
Rural Women’s Club
Ora Rhodebeck
Elinor Kimmel
John Kimmel
Virginia McLaughlin
Donald McLaughlin
Voco Clase
Carolyn Hamilton
Ftta Birney
Gertrude Bowman
Washington, D. C
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Emma Beckman
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
J. W. Bidwell
Lawrence Crull
Floyd Miller
George Oakes
Davison
Huddle
Cover
Todd
Helen Jean Powler
A.H.H. Missionary Society
Booster Club
McNeill Home
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Mrs. A. Robinson
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