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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
9
The article argues Mr. Welles seeks peace through talks with belligerent powers, warning the venture could drag the United States into European intrigue. It condemns Hitler and Stalin as self serving world conquerors and states no peace with their regimes is trustworthy.
Eugeis, Knoxville Branch No 430 operates daily except Sunday. Eastbound buses from Washington to Chicago include Bus 7 at 12:68 pm, Bus 3 at 4:15 pm, Bus 6 at 12:02 am, and Bus 10 at 10:38 pm. Tickets may be purchased at the Bus Depot or Candy Kitchen North Side Square for the full coast to coast trip.
The Haskins Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Francis Lins on Thursday with sixteen members. They reviewed the crazy quilt block contest, noting Mrs. L. M. Boughtin led with 155 pieces. others ranged 17 to 97. Officers were re-elected except assistant secretary, Mrs. Ted Meyers elected. Refreshments served by the hostess group. Several local families moved within the area, and school members attended a spelling contest in Washington.
Mrs Earl Kephart reports in Pleasant Hill that on Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Lee Hesseltine visited the John household for a cordial social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Vincent Beliel and family visited John Gamon on Thursday. Lee Hesseltine and John Erlenbush call on Wilma Lauderman on Friday. Betty Chalupa Priscilla Dickinson and Jene Chalupa had dinner at S C Wittmer and attended a spelling contest. Raymond Wittiig and Margaret Thing with Raymonds parents visited weekend, as did Mrs William Wasson with daughter and family. Various relatives dropped by Glenn Pratt home and Wilma Lauderman visited. Mrs Charles Cannon from Burlington visits Witting family. Harry Lauder man helped move. Mrs Harry Lauderman visits with daughter Leslie Beenblossom.
Shiloh reports no new residents moving in or out this year. The item lists visits and family movements including Gloria Nayadley and Lois Glasgow hosting, and Verlena North and Carol Jean North staying with Mrs. Glasgow as their parents relocate south of Brighton. Eugene Blick misses school due to illness.
A May 31 1903 flood in Topeka Kansas destroyed four million dollars of property left 8000 homeless and caused 200 drownings according to correspondent reports. The disaster overwhelmed relief efforts as several districts were submerged and residents awaited assistance.
Mary Manners reports a four school one act play festival in Crawfordsville on Tuesday with Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville and Washington presenting Elmer Trifles The Pampered Darling and additional shows plus solo performances and stage crew details. Navy enlistment and local visitors are noted.
Dublin residents report Mr and Mrs Marion Miller and children moving to the Sam Longwell home while J B McCaleb and son Bob return to their former residence vacated by the Millers Mrs Mae Smith Davenport visits McCaleb aiding in the move Leroy and Cloyce Tinnes spend Sunday with parents Nick and Mrs Tinnes Little Lois Ann Engle ill but improving Dr McLaughlin attended Sunday Rex Lear Salina Kansas visited H J Mangold home Thursday afternoon
The PEO Chapter CM held its annual meeting at Mrs. W. E. Erdice home on March 5 with a 1 o clock cooperative luncheon. Initiation of Mrs. M. J. Fitzgerald occurred and new officers were installed by retiring President Mrs. F. M. Herr.
Township women’s home project workers in Washington county meet in the Farm Bureau office at 1 30 p m to map plans for the annual achievement day set for Wednesday April 3 Mrs Merle Twinam of Crawfordsville has been named county chairman after Mrs John Cherry resigned The annual event will be at the Y M C A and about 25 county residents are expected to attend the fourth annual posture training school in Fairfield next Tuesday March 12 with four girls committeewomen club leaders and assistant leaders on hand
A holly tree almost 100 feet high in Granville County North Carolina is believed to be the largest holly on record. The discovery adds a notable landmark to regional forestry records and draws attention from local naturalists.
Mrs W T Smith plans to return to Joplin Missouri after a brief stay for the interment of her aunt Mrs Charles W Beard's ashes. She stayed with half-brother Frank L Wilson and Mrs Wil. Local residents included Mr and Mrs Henry Little of Columbus Junction who attended as a referee at the Gold Medal basketball tournament.
Officers were re elected at a Chapter J P ELO meeting held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Carl J. Roberts home. The slate includes Mrs P T L Etter president Mrs Boyd Berde vice president Mrs C R Mc Cutchen recording secretary Mrs T L Brookhart corresponding secretary Mrs Charles Thomas treasurer Mrs A Anderson chaplain and Mrs Ro Shannon guard. Thirteen members attended the meeting with routine business also addressed.
American Home department section 3 holds a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. L. C. Willits home 724 South Fourth avenue. Topics include Kitchen Day with talks on Aprons by Mrs. Davy Curtains by Mrs. J. W Chandler and Gadgets by Mrs. F. E. Bartow. Serving committee includes Mrs. Vernon Crull Mrs. R. J Tanner and Mrs. Augustaester. Meeting begins at 2 26 p.m.
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