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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1938
Page
2
A farmer said he planned to attend the speech today but changed plans after two Chester White sows were due to farrow, bringing additions to the family.
Mrs. Dalton and Mrs. Mathers return from Des Moines where the state beauty association met. Mrs. Mathers will take her State board exams April first. The Longs buy 1114 East Main. move in April. Other notes include shop visits, fashion items, and local visits by residents and travelers.
Mrs. Sam Culkomp of Crawfordsville discharged from hospital. Mrs. C. W. Bush and baby Maughter left for home. Dean Owen of Ainsworth discharged. Evelyn Meeks admitted for observation then discharged this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Tucker welcomed a daughter born at 10:10 weighing 7 lb 1 oz.
The 2nd ward Republicans will hold a caucus Friday evening at 7 20 at the Ford Garage.
Estherville voters set a record in the school election with R. J. Ridley receiving 1126 votes, L. Mulock 1125, and G. M. Donovan 532. Ridley and Mulock have won terms and will serve anew as Republicans.
A simple demonstration shows a wheel’s top point travels much farther than the bottom as a wheel rolls. The center remains stationary in rotation, while the top point moves forward faster relative to the ground, illustrating translational and rotational motion.
Washington meets Wayland in a charity game at the Y M C A court starting at 7 30 p m Admission is ten cents with all proceeds to the milk fund for public schools Washington lineup changes Rex Seivert for Ronald Keiper others are Krabill Bishop Carstensen Tucker and Stites Wayland team from last week’s game defeated by Washington 50 46 with the same rivalry expected again in a fundraiser for a depleted local milk fund
Roy Johnston found his car missing wrenches a pump and other items after leaving it by Crooked Creek bridge to visit his brother. A Way patrolman was notified but results are unavailable. The rest of the text notes local social visits and shipments.
In Coppoack, the school election at the Hesser workshop chose F. Manning for one year and Gleede Dold for three years as new directors, defeating L Abrogast and J McMullen. Lillian Hesser wins school treasurer over Iris Volger.
Mrs. Joe Conrad and her parents visited the Ed Curtis home Sunday evening. The same day D. J. Messenger and family called on relatives at Wayland.
Iowa City article notes Newton Vinton Witsea Garner and Keota among first entrants for the state indoor track and field championship at the University of Iowa on April 2. About 50 schools and nearly 500 athletes expected. East Des Moines defends team title after 44 points last year. Events include sprints hurdles relays jumps and distance races.
A skating party at the rink on March 16 marked Treva Marie Hesselschwerdt turning thirteen. Students and teachers attended, with many neighbors and friends bringing gifts and treats. The event included candy and gum for the young guests and a social round of greetings from attendees.
France seeks joint action with Britain to neutralize the Balearic islands under Spanish rebels. In Hendaye disorder rises as insurgents aided by German and Italian forces close to the Mediterranean. Prague reports Russia and France pledged to aid Czechoslovakia if Germany pressures arise.
Whitney pleads guilty to grand larceny and accepts punishment. Hitler defends Austria march blaming Schuschnigg betrayal and vows no tolerance. Chamberlain warns Britain steps up war readiness and urges careful speech. Hurban of Czechoslovakia says they observe calmly with no illusions.
Hartland Conn. Rabbi Abraham Feldman explains cancellation of a national rebroadcast of Hitler speech from Linz. He notes England failed to act and questions what he could do to counter the menace.
Collier's Weekly notes that until 1808 public speakers consistently opened with the address Gentlemen and ladies, illustrating a formal era in oratory and audience expectations in historical contexts.
Wellman March 16 W Q V club met with Mrs Ora Gingerich. Members plan National Wildlife Restoration week from March 20 to 26 by selling wildlife stamps led by Mrs L C Miller.
Fifteen women staged a covered dish surprise and quilting day for Mrs. H. J. Goldsmith in Wayland on Tuesday. Guests traveled from Cotter Washington Swedesburg and Crawfordsville to join the gathering.
Crawfordsville March 16 Chapter L of T T T held its regular business meeting Monday evening at Mrs. Lillian Maxwell home with eleven members present. After the meeting light refreshments were served.
Twenty seven members and guests attended a potluck supper and social meeting of Unit 10 Methodist Ladies Aid in the church. Dr Arthur Atack and Mrs Atack joined as guests, and Mr and Mrs Griffith were praised for their forty first wedding anniversary.
Four candidates were initiated at the White Shrine ceremony held Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple after a cooperative dinner. Mrs. FE. FE. Stutsman chaired the dinner. Mr. C. F. Anderson, Wisie Long, and Mrs. Emma Long joined as new members. Mrs. H. G. Miller and her officers conducted the ceremony with visitors from Oskaloosa and Muscatine in attendance.
Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Eastwood hosted a McCleary Circle meeting last night. Mrs. Ida Berdo led devotions and Dr. Eastwood installed officers including Meda Fisher as president and Jen Carris as vice president. Social hour followed.
Brighton reports a family dinner held March 16 to honor Mrs. Jake Koch on her birthday. Attending were Mrs. Koch’s daughters and families, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robb of Mt. Pleasant, Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Noland of Pulaski, and the Lorne McNeese and Leland Horton households. Harmony Club gathered with Mrs. W B Robison hosting. Ten members attended. Vera Horton hosted Krony Krew Monday evening.
A regional note explains that whistle pig is the local term for the woodchuck found along the North Carolina and Tennessee edges of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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