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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
2
Chicago lawyer W M Keeley is set to return home tomorrow after a brief business trip to Washington. He was in Ottumwa yesterday and today, with plans to resume his duties at his home. The Evening Journal reports his travel.
Dr. Tom B Shrader of Syracuse Nebraska is here for his mother Mrs Hannah Shrader’s funeral. Mr and Mrs Ray Minick and Leonard Lackey returned from Des Moines Monday night. Washington high school girls glee club bought tailored uniform dresses in hyacinth blue with Peter Pan collar and belt.D M Cuddy returned to BR and B clothing store after several days with flu. Mr and Mrs W C Schafer and Frank Wesley of Brighton were callers yesterday.Stanly Zager and Ray Harrison went to Des Moines last evening to attend the Rexall drug convention today and tomorrow.
Willis Jones admitted for observation last night. Mrs. Robert Wead had a minor operation this morning. Ruth Rice of Riverside underwent a minor operation this morning. Ezra A. Neilson was discharged yesterday afternoon.
Dr. R K Atchison Rimersburg and sister Alice Atchison Beaver Falls attended the funeral of John Atchison with Mr and Mrs M J Orr. Marion Mundt welcomed a son Lester Eugene born yesterday. Various residents listed visited, worked, or traveled between Sigourney Town City Fairfield and Iowa City as events included barber changes and basketball wins.
A Collier’s Weekly essay notes the nine handed armadillo, peba, uniquely bears litters of four young all of the same sex in every birth, a rare trait among mammals and a curiosity in natural history.
A compact profile highlights dependable fair behavior and professional conduct. Emphasizes accuracy, trustworthiness, sincerity, and accommodating service in a concise character list.
The American Home sections held meetings at members’ homes with dozens of participants. Topics included meat history from farm to consumer and rayon production and uses, plus a fashion demo from E. M. Bridges store.
Funeral services for Alberts Musgrove were conducted yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home by Rev. W. J. Stevens. Pallbearers were six girls named Dorothy and Margaret Votruba Elsie Amlong Gloria Najedly Lucille Lewis and Ruth Humston. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
A brief appreciation from Mrs. Dollie Musgrove and children for the kindness shown during the death of their daughter and sister Alberta Musgrove.
Local notices detail multiple family moves around Wyman area including L. M. Bogle to Blakesburg Dewey Davis moving to vacated property J R Rees and Homer Martin moving into vacated houses Oscar Holmes on Rees farm and other tenants shifting residences. Chicken pox illness plagues area and school election sees Evan J Rees run for election 40.
A census reports France possesses more castles than any other nation, totaling 761. Most are located in the Touraine district, highlighting the country’s rich medieval heritage and regional concentration.
The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society celebrated seventy years with a potluck dinner at Mrs. Wisie Lane's home. Fifteen members attended as Stella Palmer and Mrs. Long hosted, Leila Anderson led the devotional, and Lucy Stahl led the lesson. Jessie Klein and Martha Sidles acted in the play It Happened in Seventy Years.
After a White Shrine practice at the Masonic Temple Mrs Roy Means worthy high priestess and Mrs Leola Muagdefrau of Wayland noble prophetess hosted Shrine officers past officers and shepherds. Past worthy high priestesses included Mrs George McDaniel Mrs Charles Davis Mrs Fred Reid and Mrs Virgil Knerr of Kalona. Past watchmen of shepherds present were Roy Means Roger Sherman and Harrison Dodder. Bridge and china checkers were played and refreshments served.
A WCTU meeting is set for Thursday at 2 30 p m with Ethel Atkinson 402 West Second Street Mrs M H Sartor will lead The Maore school community meeting is postponed to Friday evening March 24 Further announcements will follow
Elsie Glassburner hosted a McCleary circle dinner at her home with 24 members present. Marie Landau and Mary Welch assisted. Kathryn Latta led devotions and Mrs. Ben Briley spoke on stewardship. New officers Dessa Shaw president Misse Bratten vice president Kathyrn Latta secretary treasurer.
A round of birthdays and anniversaries is noted across several towns. Mary Jane Bowers turns 85 in Brighton. Victor Mayer marks a birthday as son of Charles and Mrs. Mayer. Mrs. Carroll Halligan, formerly Bea Wilson, celebrates in Muscatine.
The Wyman Community Club held an all day meeting at the schoolhouse on Wednesday with a noon potluck. Members pieced quilt blocks and two comforters were knotted for donation to charitable groups. Committees led by Mrs. F F E Humphreys Mrs Ernest Jones and Mrs Frank Courtney organized the dinner.
The Zamdetha council No. 21 schedules a special meeting Wednesday evening for the visitation of the grand illustrious master. Refreshments follow. Also a Beanies orchestra will play after the Odd Fellow and Rebekah special event.
The text explains gold fineness by carat value and describes sixeen carat gold as containing eight parts baser metal or alloy. It presents a basic formula for karat purity and alloy composition.
Thursday programs include Public Affairs luncheon at 1 am and a 2:30 pm social at Pederated church. Fleur-de-lis club postpones to March 23. Damascus Shrine ceremony at Masonic Temple. Turkey dinner 6:30 pm at Hi. H. Club. Pythian Past Chiefs 7:36 pm on Orson street. many society meetings across West Chester with church and school groups including Y M C A and G A R hall events.
The Booster club met at Mrs. Sam Neill's home for St Patrick's day contests. Prizes were won by Mrs. George Jarrard Mrs. Fred D. Stewart and others. The event featured green and white decorations and coordinated refreshments. Sixteen members attended along with two guests Mrs. Randall Neill and her daughter Jane.
Pepper cinnamon and cloves ranked among the most treasured spices in ancient times. They served in kitchen, cosmetics and medicine across civilizations.
Mrs Ruth Lemley and Miss Blanche Robertson led the program titled A Tower Bridge at the Baptist Young Women's Missionary society gathering held at Mrs F H Messer home. A nominating committee of Carel Forgey, Mrs Messer and Minnie Leet was named for the next meeting, and refreshments were provided by Mrs Messer and Marietta Workman as thirteen members attended.
Thirty people gathered at the K P hall for a potluck supper hosted for Pythian Sisters and their families. After the meal, a social hour followed with pinochle played. The supper committee included Mrs. Ted Crone and Mrs. Vic Crone along with Mrs. Sherm Crone.
In North Dakota the Flickertail State nickname appears with a note on the state flower. The wild prairie rose is identified as the official bloom.
The U S Chapter of Order Eastern Star is invited to a school of instruction in Richland on Tuesday March 2. The session begins at 1 30 p m with an evening meeting at 7 30 p m. Mrs Mable Brumm of Fo Madison will instruct.
The article notes that several states use three or four degrees of manslaughter. It discusses how definitions and penalties differ across jurisdictions and compares legislative approaches to differentiate degrees.
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