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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1938
Page
2
A note about enjoying abundant Erabu East lilies this season with bulbs from Era island in southern Japan. The report mentions frequent cutting of lilies as they arrive.
Mrs. Juanita Mathers, visiting her mother Mrs I B Rabenold, plans to leave for Des Moines tomorrow. Clifford Beatty returns from Arkansas for a short visit before work in Dowagiac, Mich. Vic Westphal from Chicago optometry school arrives for the weekend. V F W ritual team travels to Iowa City initiating a large class. Ed and Wilbur Bicher and Mrs Frances Bicher, Ruth Miner of Wayland visit Washington. Mrs. Harry Lauderman returns from Rock Island to Washington before resuming stay.
Kalona residents report Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lahey Gertrude and Sherman returning from a stay with Clifford Lahey family in Waukeesha Wisconsin. Earl Lines of Atlanta Georgia formerly with the Florida Citrus Exchange visited Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Patterson. Mrs. J S McElhinney of Iowa City was a business caller this afternoon.
Valerian is linked to ancient legends such as a claimed form borne on Christ’s feet by Mary Magdalene. Hindu tales recount a test of faith where a plant cared for by a wife proves faithful. The herb is sometimes used as a seasoning in broths.
Evelyn Meek had an appendectomy this morning. Rita Trabala of Richmond was discharged today. Richard Crossett and Mrs. Sidney Smith were discharged yesterday afternoon. Roy Altenberg and his son Ronald were discharged this morning. Richard Perrin of Wellman was admitted yesterday afternoon for observation.
Six Riverside high school basketball players were awarded letters after a victory dinner by the local American Legion Post. Superintendent Howard T. Holt announced the rule requiring participation in half the games. Recipients included seniors Dale Burich Gail Kern Richard Buchwalter and Sumner Cummings along with juniors Robert Frost and Cleo Gerot.
Approximately 80 attended a basketball banquet at Wellman on Thursday evening in the school gym served by Lewis Bros cafe. Sponsored by the Community Club. Jol lie Williams and Pops Harrison from the University of Iowa athletic staff gave talks followed by musical numbers by the girls sextet the brass ensemble and an oboe solo by Adda Godber.
The Dope Book Twenty-second year features life time leaders 500 pitchers major leagues top salaries 1936 and rosters with ages heights and weights. It includes World Series facts All-Star game data and day by day major league schedules compiled from official records. Send 15 cents to C. C. Spink & Son St. Louis Mo.
The Iowa Dairy Press Association reports the federal Agriculture Department's planting intentions indicate government plans to reduce farm acreage to curb overproduction, signaling challenges for the state agricultural conservation committee.
Dr. S. P. Telford recalls a 49 year career in the Christian church beginning February 22, 1889. Born in Mercer county Illinois he studied at Washington County Iowa and Oskaloosa College, was ordained in 1893, served in Iowa Illinois and Colorado, later trained as a drugless physician while continuing to preach, marry, and bury, and reflects on choosing the gospel life.
Mrs. Howard Crozier and Ferne hosted a mother-daughter dinner at 17 East Main Street in honor of Mrs. F A Schlanbusch of Newman Grove Nebraska and her daughters Irene and Della. Guests included twelve attendees, with Lorraine Schlantisch and Bea May Moore serving, and Irene Schlanbusch and Charles W Long Jr’s upcoming wedding noted for tomorrow at 4 pm.
The plan outlines two paths for Iowa's 200,000 farmers under a crop control program. Full compliance at 9,249,259 acres yields 34,997,036 in benefits, while March 1 intentions for 16,853,000 acres would produce 64,149,640 additional bushels but only 4,921,316 in benefits. The analysis uses 10 cents per bushel for compliance and 50 cents per bushel penalty for overage. The goal targets a 4 percent reduction to 1,939,741 acres less than last year with an overall soil-depleting crop allotment of 16,337,044.
The text notes a program promising payment on allotted acreage with a penalty in the prospective benefit for any additional acreage, contrasting it with a 1937 program that paid for reductions up to 15 percent from the allotted acreage.
Riverside residents prepare two slates for the March 28 town election. Mayor Knebel seeks reelection after a caucus backed challenger Cummings for mayor and a full council slate. A petition was drafted but not filed in time, leaving Knebel as the only early ticket option.
Wayland March 19 Wayland chapter of OES will host a covered dish supper at the Masonic hall on Thursday evening March 24 followed by initiation services for two candidates to receive the degree. Local Tri T hosts hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering with a formal initiation at the Roberts home and a luncheon at Mrs Meyer's with guests from Crawfordsville and Washington. A quilting bee hosted by Mrs Mattie Roth drew a group of women for an all day session and a covered dish noon meal.
The article lists official ballot names for mayor and council positions. Mayor William Knebel. councilmen Joseph P Pailllotet R I Marner John Moss Ralph Elicopter F W Schnoebelen. treasurer William O Loughlin. assessor George Waldachinidt. Schnoebelen replaces the late Alphonse M Libenguth. Y district directors John Swenka Joseph L Libenguth. Nearby social guests include Alma Ott Mildred Stevens Geo Stevens Jonia Spencer and Agnes Rankin Iowa City. Rankin a former local teacher.
Musk oxen stand about five feet at the shoulder and gather in herds of around thirty. They feed on grass in summer and on lichens and mosses on rocks and trees in winter. When threatened they form a circle with calves and cows inside and bulls on the outside facing the danger.
Mazie M Stewart Kinters of Washington enters her oil "Oats Harvest" in the Iowa artists exhibit opening at Cornell College in Armstrong Hall. The show runs March 18 19 with awards including two medals and two honorable mentions. Works chosen by the jury may join Iowa's 1928 All States exhibition in New York in June and remain on display through April 1.
Mrs Hugh McCleery and Carolyn Hamilton hosted a high tea for twenty guests at 615 East Main Street yesterday at 4 p m. The event filled two long tables in the dining room and sun room with a three course tea served by Mrs Richard McCleery and Mrs Donald McLaughlin. Pussy willows framed the place cards and guests later enjoyed quizzes and games in the living room.
Monday Daughters of Victoria meeting in the evening at the G A R room. Tuesday P P Women’s Missionary Society at 7 30 p m at the church Booster club in the afternoon Mrs Ralph Stewart Pach member brings sewing equipment Father and son banquet 6 30 p m M E church West Chester Damascus Shrine No 10 regular meeting 8 p m Masonic Temple Wednesday Drama dept 7 30 p m Lisse Glassburner 302 East Jefferson note change of date Homemakers club afternoon Roll call riddles Mrs Neill Trotman.
Mrs. Annie Case turns 78 as a Fortnightly club member and Three Quarter Century member. Others sharing today’s celebrations include Earl Chambers Ira Morrison and Dewey D Stephens of Ainsworth, and Joe Simmering. Ten year anniversaries mark couples Mr and Mrs Mela Lasek and Tommy Randall with Guy Koch John Mapel Jr Dale H Peters.
Methodist Ladies Aid held a general meeting in the church social hall with about fifty members. Mrs F E Schmitt led the business session followed by a Unit 5 program featuring Iowa Safety Council pictures by Dean Harland Mead. Refreshments were served at the close.
Twenty five Presbyterain Woman's Missionary Society members met at Mrs. Fred L. Moore home. President Rennie Dawson led the session with devotions on Intercessary Prayer. Delegates chosen include Mrs. W. W. Wilson to attend the Presbytery at West Liberty April 14 and 15. New officers were installed by Dr. F. W. Eastwood. Papers covered The Negro in America and Foreign Japan. Newly installed president Carl J. Roberts outlined next year’s work and handed out yearbooks. Tea and cakes were served by Mrs. B. H. VanMeter and the hostess.
J M Bickford a member of the Three Quarter Century club will celebrate his 88th birthday tomorrow.
Wilma Zolen Young, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Young, reaches her eighth birthday today with family celebrating this milestone.
Mrs. Ralph Martin hosted a surprise birthday party for her husband at their 628 South Third Avenue home. Pinochle and bridge were played at two tables. Prizes went to Frank Longwell and Mrs. Charles Hensler for high pinochle, with low to Rachel Longwell and Harold Gray. High fridge scores went to Mrs. Darrell Rogs and Ray Cox. low scores to Mrs. Rodney Arnold and Dr. T. M. Mast. Refreshments followed.
The Clara Henderson Woman's Home Missionary society met at Mrs. James Griggs in West Chester with eleven members present. Florence Bauer led devotionals while Ida Hough and Bauer presented rituals. A district convention invitation was read, a Lenten offering of 5.95 was noted, and talks covered Narcotics and The National Peace Conference.
The 1st Ward Republicans will hold a caucus Thursday evening March 23 at 7 30 in Morrison Law Office 291.
Mae Welch secretary of the Rebekah assembly and Caroline Darby past president both of Iowa City met last evening with the local Rebekah lodge. One hundred persons attended with visitors from Iowa City Wellman and Columbus Junction. Four members were initiated and the March social was announced for Friday March 25. Mr and Mrs Milo Steele and a committee served refreshments after the lodge in the dining room.
Any province in Canada may enter into an agreement with the Dominion government for the services of the Royal Mounted Police upon payment for its services.
Damascus Shrine No. 10 will hold a meeting at the Masonic Temple for election of officers this evening at time. After the business meeting and election a social hour will follow with refreshments served.
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