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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1940
Page
2
Local residents Mr and Mrs Mayvd White and John Lloyd Hughes attend a public school event at Coumbes Junction. A benefit card party is scheduled for Tuesday March 26, hosted by the VLE Auxiliary.
Hosts Mr and Mrs Charles Crone led a b card club evening with pinochle at three tables. Numerous residents visited, traveled, or hosted Easter weekend plans, with many names and sendoffs noted across Washington County communities.
Charles West of Washington was discharged yesterday at THE HOSPITAL. James Pease and Maxitile Watson, both of Washington, were dismissed this morning.
Driver Lee Hodgson, of the Mercury car on a 2750 mile performance run, is photographed stepping from the vehicle as Captain Jay Brown and local dealer G B Mace greet the car near Washington. The trip yielded nearly 600 miles and 20.98 mpg. Mace Motor Co plans a Mercury driving contest with prizes for best mileage on a short charted course. Details to be announced in Monday's Journal.
Iowa City reports the Consumer's Co operative society filed articles of incorporation to promote members' economic welfare through united efforts in purchase, distribution and production of commodities. Incorporators include Howard Kh Bowen Ethan P Allen Alexander C Kern and J Van Der Zee and the Rev Evane A.
Ten members of Chapter J MeO and one guest gathered at the home of Mrs C A Boies for a brief session led by president Mrs P L Etter. The meeting adjourned due to other engagements and no program was presented.
The W C T U meeting at Mrs Russell Bell home heard three articles read by members. Devotions were led by Clara Tate. One piece on social hygiene and drink was read by Ethel Atkinson, another on First Signs of a War Goom by Mrs Russell Bell, and a piece titled Rum on the Run in Akibama read by Mrs Hawthorne, with a 744 to 201 vote.
Don Stutsman returned from LaPorte City with Vera Stutsman and Virginia Stuteman for Easter weekend. Harry Ramseyer hosted a display of colored baby chicks and Kanter eggs attracting attention at K.K.K. A.M. Sale is noted for Saturday with Melb. 23. Mrs J Ho Hamm of Keota and Mrs B J Hesselechwerdt of Ka-Jona were among local shepherds Wednesday.
A county nurses conference brought Des Moines county staff and Washington county unit personnel together in Washington. Alma Harts and Edith Countryman led sessions on school and maternity nursing. Dr. D C Barrett spoke on administrative issues while the group shared luncheon at the North Side cafe.
Worthley June V. Strother Em met H Potter M M Johnson and Bagire. Professor Van Der Zee of the political science department at the University says such a cooperative unit is long overdue in Iowa City. He notes many university towns have such units suited to campus needs.
A note from Young America describes about a dozen red birds visiting a yard, feeding on corn and appearing unafraid. The item also records various local visits and social calls among residents, and mentions Claud Rhodebeck being elected a school director.
Bruce Campbell five today in Pil otburg. Dary Dodder Iowa City marks birthday. Mrs Elliot Grayson Cedar Falls also celebrates. Maurice Mayo Schenectady NY has a birthday. Local celebrants include Mrs Milt Sokja Lou Arthur Al Cantoni Maxine Adams Harold Ger ges Marcella F Plander Alice Scott Mrs Mabel Thompson and others.
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs family night at 1.0.C.F. hall. Baptist Missionary society meeting postponed to Friday March 29. Daughters of Veterans practice for inspection at A.R. hall Morday. DeMolay benefit card party 8 p.m. Masonic Temple. Bible department 2 20 p.m. Mrs. George Clapper 320 West Washington. U.P. Woman's Missionary Society evening division 7:59 p.m. Mande and Ethel McCreedy Booster club afternoon. Mrs. Lloyd Walker notice change of place. Priscilla club dessert luncheon 335 p. Mrs. Moss 509 South Trowe avenue. Damascus Shrine meeting 8 p.m. Masonic Temple election of officers. V F W auxiliary benefit card party evening K C hall. Navajo club 2:20 p m Mrs. Augusta Lester 515 West Madison.
W. J. Roudabush, former Washington County agent, arrives in Davenport to supervise the new federal agricultural statistics project covering 22 Southeastern Iowa counties. Based under the Agricultural Marketing Service, he will lead up to 25 men with temporary headquarters in Davenport for the coming months as the state is divided into four districts.
Mrs A K B Schmoeller welcomed ten members of the Pythian Past Chiefs association after a business meeting led by president Mrs Paul Harvey. Bridge followed at two tables with prizes awarded for high score and eighty honors. Refreshments concluded the event.
At the Pansy Hill club meeting at Mrs. BE L. Rouse home eight members organized a “Pansy Sister” system. Names were drawn and each member will gift her sister on anniversaries or birthdays, keeping identities secret. President Kathryn Flynn led the regular business, with entertaining games and Easter decor refreshments. A flower exchange is planned for April at Mrs. John Caldwell’s home.
In Palestine on March 22 wartime roads are poor and travel by horse or on foot dominates. The community notes several visits and events including Jerom and Francis Schnoe belen riding to church, Kron family visits, a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Thoman, shoppers at Kalona, and various social calls across local towns.
Columbus Junction reports Lynn as board president with G W Weber as vice president. Committees include Athletics superintendent coach and facilities, Text book and course of study, Finance by the board, Transportation routes, and various members named for each. Royal Neighbors meet hosts visiting guests from South Bend and Cedar Rapids.
Since January 633 new industries have started operations in New Jersey according to the council. The state lists 500 miles of deep sea waterways 17 000 miles of improved highways four major airlines and 20 000 000 consumers with 23 percent of the nation s buying power as key economic advantages.
Six members of the Kom club attended a meeting at the home of Mrs. Palmer yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Kennedy presided and the business session closed with a social period and refreshments. Election of officers will be held at the next meeting at Mrs. Kennedy's home, with Mrs. Palmer assisted by Neill Trotman.
Mr and Mrs Reo Horak of 1213 North Marion Avenue Washington and Mrs Reo Horak will host a charivari dance on Wednesday night March 27 in Fisher Hall at Lone Tree. The couple will be joined by Berm and her pals for music and merriment. Mrs Horak was formerly Alice Hotz of Law Tree.
A group of women met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. A. Stewart and organized the Heights Thursday club to meet on the first Thursday of each month. The afternoon featured social time and Chinese checkers, followed by refreshments assisted by Vi Stuart and daughter Marilyn.
The couple Ward Aldershof and Charlene Bell wed at Junction City Kansas with witnesses Corporal Al W. Tedrick and Pvt. Cock Pickering from Ft. Riley and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stone of Wichita. Aldershof attended Columbus Junction high school and enlisted in the U.S. Army. The couple will reside near Ft. Riley.
A Franklin Township and publican caucus will be held at the Township house Saturday at 1 o clock PM. The Republican caucus of the precincts and ward will be held later on March 23 at 7 30 PM in the Ford Gate. Dr. W. B. Kyle is noted as a president.
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