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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
2
Local notes list visitors from Iowa City Wyman Wellman and other towns including Crawfordsville Keota and Fairfield. Readers mention illnesses and a Sterling college concert attended by several residents. Mrs Schulty from Chicago visits Keota then stays with family in town.
Five patients were discharged from the hospital yesterday and Ruth Rice of Riverside was released this morning. The group includes Logan C. Ahrens of Washington route 3 Henry C. Miller of Kaloya Kenneth Orn duff of Ainsworth Dr. A C. Peterson of Washington and Lyle Plair Duncan of Columbus Junction.
Mr and Mrs Everett Shenefelt of Cedar Rapids returned home after two days with his brother I W Shenefelt and Mrs Shenefelt. Milo Sorden visited Wellman Tuesday and made three recordings of the Wellman school band.
Walter Pickett and son Wal ter Jr from Minneapolis, plus Mae McCulley and Mae Yountaz of Iowa City and others from Ames Columbus Junction and Brooklyn attended the funeral of Emily Pickett Cunningham. Charlotte e Cunningham of Brooklyn accompanied the body.
A column lists local birthdays and anniversaries with ages and marital milestones. J A Squire born in Scioto county marks a wedding anniversary. couples Leighty, Griffiths, and others observe milestones. February 28 and March 17 mark notable dates for several residents.
The Scott force attended a school of instruction and demonstration on Bendix home laundry equipment in Davyport yesterday. Community notices mention a Special Clearance Sale on Monday March 20 and local social updates including health news about Bobinkert, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Binkert, recovering after a ruptured appendix.
Father Jose Simeon Canas 1767 1838 is praised for leading Central American liberation from Spain and ending slavery. His role in liberal education and spreading learning is highlighted in memorials.
Raccoons are omnivorous and adapt to many foods. They commonly feed on fruits vegetables eggs meat poultry mice frogs crayfish mussels melons and corn in their habitats.
In a candlelight ceremony at the Cotter Presbyterian manse, Margaret Arlene Arthur and James Darold Jones of Columbus Junction united in marriage. Rev. Merilen Arthur and Rev. James Carola Arthur Robeson officiated. attendants included Gwendolyn Arthur and Russell Jones.
The Public Affairs department held a luncheon yesterday in the North Side cafe private dining room with eighteen participants including Mrs. Carl Jungbluth and Thelma Luther. A second program featured talks on Conservation for Health by Miss Luther and Conservation of Wildlife by Mrs. C C Wilson, hosted by Mrs. RK Cherry and Mrs. J O Sexton.
The article notes no constitutional provision allows extending a presidential term during war. It cites Lincoln’s 1864 reelection while the Civil War continued, and explains that World War I did not suspend presidential elections though 1916 congressional elections occurred before the war ended.
The Damascus Shrine ceremonial at the Masonic Temple drew about seventy attendees with a turkey dinner hosted by Mrs. E. E. Stutsman and aided by a committee. Six DeMolay members served, six candidates were initiated, substitutes attended, and a large crowd from multiple towns observed. A benefit card party is planned for March 23, and the next meeting with officer elections is set for March 28. A new Shrine is to be installed in Grant City, TL, this month.
Mrs Richard Stewart hosted nine members of the United Presbyterian Young Women’s Missionary Society for an afternoon meeting in Stewart. The session opened with a prayer cycle, devotions by Mrs George Rudiger, magazine review by Mrs Glenn Meal, and a chapter review of Moving Millions by Mrs Arthur Duensing. After nominating committee reports, all officers were re elected: Cloyce Stewart president Richard Stewart vice president Don McLaughlin secretary and Sam Erwin treasurer. Refreshments closed the program.
Ten members attended the Harmony club gathering at the home of Mrs Paul Mayer on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Tom Harvey led entertainments with Believe It or Not items and several contests awarding prizes. Mrs Henry Brenneman assisted with refreshments. next meeting will be hosted by Mrs James Brooks.
Twenty seven members of Chapter J P E O met at the home of Mrs C W Stewart and Eva Denny. After the business session led by Mrs P L Etter, Mrs S W Livingston reviewed Beth Streeter Aldrich Song of Years. Non resident PFC members H R Luers and Sarah Pollock of West Chester attended.
Ancient Greeks used outdoor theaters built with open roofs where plays were performed without admission charges. These open air venues hosted performances under the sky, reflecting a tradition of accessible public drama.
The V F W Auxiliary held a well attended meeting at the new M C hall on a rough road night. Iowa president Mrs Ethel Consign ey visited along with Madaline Walsh and Hazel Johnson. Audit praised the books as nearly perfect. a social time followed with refreshments and dancing.
Wallace P T A met after school in the fourth grade room with the theme Safety. Dean Harland Mead and George Mohr presented two short films on night driving hazards and child safety on streets. Mrs. Arthur Krause led Safety Education in Schools. A nominating committee was named: Mrs. Victor Blattner, Mrs. W. M. Tweeten and Mrs. Milo Steele. Plans for summer playground funds were discussed.
Since the American Legion Leon Beatty post in Washington was formed in 1919, twenty three men have served as commander. Only one is dead Frank Appleby the fifth head in 1923 who died in California years ago. Eighteen live in Washington. The first commander was Palmer Wilson followed by MH M Putnam ERR Burham Rev Arthur Oates F B Appleby W G Conner and Dr P L Bitter among others.
Notices list multiple events through the week led by groups like Living Lake P T A Independent club W K C meeting Nineteenth Century club Rainbow Girls drill and regular meetings. Programs include school instruction evenings and social gatherings with venues at city hall hall Mason ic hall Pilgrimage temple and Don Wylie home.
Mrs. John W. Applegate hosted a meeting of the Pythian Past Chiefs association last evening at her home. After the business session, progressive pinochle determined high score for Mrs. Vic Crone and low for Mrs. George Baker. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Applegate and her daughter Helen. next gathering is April 20 with Mrs. Baker.
A historical column cites a roster of individuals including Brown, Atkinson, Miller, Baxter, Kerr, Carris, Denison, Crone, Brown, Baldrige, Stafford, Voorhees, Squire, and Wolf among others in a discussion of St. Vitus dance symptoms observed in girls and boys. The list appears in a medical or educational text from the period.
The Past Noble Grand Circle met with Mrs. Meredith Cha and fourteen members plus one guest Mrs. J K Kupka. Mrs Edith Weidner presided over the business session followed by a social hour with refreshments. The next meeting’s time and place will be announced later.
Lemmon will speak on silverware at Handcraft department section 1 meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 in Mrs. E D Morrison Sr home. Roll call prompts a display of antique jewelry or silverware. venue changed from yearbook notice.
Nine members of the H. H. club and two guests Valetta Rose Dettweiler and Ruth Applegate met at Mrs. Don Applegate’s home. A new member, Mrs. Martha Dettn er, was initiated. Plans for the March 24 meeting at Mrs. William Bell’s home were made. Ruth Applegate and Helen Blanchard helped serve St Patrick’s day color refreshments.
Announcement for Knights of Pythias esquire rank work set for Monday evening with refreshments served. Local schedule notes 2713 as reference.
We thank neighbors Odd Fellows Rebekahs and friends for their kindness during our son's illness and death. Thanks also for the floral tributes. Such kindness will be remembered. Mr and Mrs John Erlenbush and family.
A description notes Australia as shadeless due to tree foliage where some trees press edge to sky with needle leaves and others are entirely leafless, highlighting unique arboreal characteristics across regions.
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