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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1939

Page

2

Local Movements And Lost Camera In Community

Katherine Latta moves into a west side apartment above the Ben teco grocery. John FE Spence and family relocate to George Clap per home on West Washington. Mrs. Aaron Bailey travels to Cedar Rapids to visit the Thompsons and their daughter. LeRoy Pratt, a noted amateur movie photographer, is missing his camera after last week’s loss. A liberal reward is offered for its return. Rural seventh and eighth graders finish final exams Thursday, with exams held in one central location per township.

John FE. Spence Centerville George Clapper West Washington Street LeRoy Pratt

Hospital Discharges and Admissions Noted

John Zieglowsky was dismissed this morning. Mrs. Oscar Waters was admitted last evening for medical treatment. Mrs. W. R. Mount was admitted yesterday for medical treatment.

John Zieglowsky Oscar Waters W. R. Mount

Adel visitors share weekend at several homes

Mr and Mrs Roy Caviness and daughter Karen of Adel visited M C DeLong and spent Sunday at Packwood with Caviness mother Mrs A M Caviness. Sunday callers at the Austin Emery home near Wayland included Mrs Joe Stalder Edith Pleasant Plain and others. The Emerys welcomed their seven weeks old granddaughter Delores Jean.

Roy Caviness Karen Adel M. C. DeLong Packwood Mr. Caviness A. M. Caviness Austin Emery Wayland Joe Stalder Edith Pleasant Plain Fred Emery Martinsburg L. Doran Emerys Delores Jean

Local Socials and Events Include Family Visits and Farewells

Sunday guests at Clarence Brown home included Mr and Mrs R J Lehi Dred Smith of Lancaster Mo and Rev and Mrs W T Andrews. Dr Ludwig Simon and brother Dave from Chicago plan new California home after visiting. Frank Shinabarger funeral attendance and Peters family adjustments noted. Mayo Hospital operation for Anna Dawson followed by recovery progress announced. Y W C A board reviews May 9 membership drive and staff plans. K of P to meet for rank work scheduled. Sale announced northeast of Keota Friday at 1 30.

R. J. Lehi Mildred Smith W. T. Andrews Lancaster, Mo Homer Martin and Son Wilma Martin Wyman Clarence Brown Ludwig Simon Dave Simon Chicago California Boyd Berdo Muscatine Frank Shinabarger Glenn Shinabarger Shinabarger Pittsburg

YWCA Drives Next Tuesday for Contributions

The YWCA set for May 9 will sponsor its annual drive with board members overseeing the effort and ward workers to be announced. Membership options include five dollar contributing, five dollar adult, three and two dollars for senior and junior girls, plus a $3.50 unlimited swim membership and discounted ten to fifteen swim tickets. Funds may fund swimming tickets or memberships for girls unable to participate, with Mrs. Manton Hebner reporting 75 recipients last year and volunteers listing many board members.

Y. W.C.A Y. W Y.W.C.A U. W Manton Hebner Vacation Bible School Y. W. Board Hebner A. E. Atchison Elizabeth Dawson Lester Orr Orville Elder Harriet Coulter Glen B. Holden Ethel McCreedy Nell Tripp Stan Kiesey Irene Yard Edith Shields

Local families visit relatives and travel notes from Dubuque area

Mr and Mrs Merle Green and children of Dubuque spent Sunday with Mrs Minnie Green and other relatives. Harry McCall and Mrs Wahneetah Ingalls returned from Tampa Florida ending a winter there and stopped overnight in Monmouth Illinois. Dinty Moore move to 1026 West Main Street from 202 West Main Street. J H Peiffer and son of Harper, Hugh Hall of Ainsworth, O F Axhelm of Wellman, Pete Salzman of Mr Pleasant were callers today. Mrs J D Burrell of Clinton visits her daughter Mrs Ellis Negus this week.

Merle Green Dubuque Mr. Green Minnie Green Harry McCall Wahneetah Ingalls Tampa Fla Tampa Monmouth, Hl Ralph W “Dinty’’ Moore West Main Street Weat Main Street J. H. Peiffer Hanper Hugh Hall Ainsworth O. F. Axthelm Wellman Pete Salzman Mr. Pleasant

Local Social Notes From Gray May Day

Local residents shared Sunday visits at various homes including Mr Gilpins with relatives, the Gipil pins, Glen Beenblosom and family at Jess Nicola, Alvin Shebetk and daughter Joan, J W Longer Will Kos Charlie Harvey and W Donaldson at the writer's home, and Don Applegate plowing for Spen Reed while Doyle Plecker plowed for Jess Nicola. Chas Longer was noted as a caller at the writer's home.

Origin of January Named for Janus and New Offerings

The month January derives from the two faced Roman god Janus who presided over beginnings and futures. It was consecrated by offerings of fresh meal salt frankincense and wine, each new to the rite.

Janus

Boy Scout Troop 33 Holds Cabin Rally and Picnic

Boy Scout Troop No. 33 met at the cabin Monday evening for a rally and picnic. Don Gingery and Billy Moore played a kittenball game, called after 2 1/2 innings with 11 to 6, likely due to darkness and hunger. Scouts Don Gingery and Keith Hammond passed a cooking test as first class requirements. A picnic supper of baked beans, potato salad, wieners, and lemonade followed before a council to discuss camp plans and a plan to send two scouts to camp via the Y's Men’s Club. A board of review is set for May 12 ahead of the Scout court of honor and jamboree on May 15. Twenty-two scouts attended, listed by name, arriving by car, bicycle, hike, or horseback. Rousing cheers were given to Mrs. Lester Jones and Mrs. Nels Westermark for preparing and serving the supper.

Boy Scout Troop No Don Gingery Billy Moore Don Keith Hammond Y's Men's Club Board of Review Bob Keyser Bill Arnold Dick Crossett Don Crossett Bill Bob Breitenbach Stanley Wallace Bob Morgan Bob Unsinger Bob Rohrer David McCall Keith Hardy Bob Marble Max Bales John Perdock Bob Brown Bob Downing Paul Gale Watson Lester Jones Nels Westermark

Fresh eggs and storage prejudice in poultry markets

Frank Priebe explains how storage of eggs from spring to fall inflates fall prices due to consumer prejudice over freshness. He argues storage costs are small, that age does not determine quality, and urges repeal of cold storage labeling to equalize spring and fall egg values.

Gregersen International Baby Chick Association Frank Priebs Frank Priebe North Franklin Chicago

Slogan King Sir Charles Higham Kept Ad World in Motion

The late Sir Charles Higham of London was known as the Slogan King. As a youth he came to the United States and entered the advertising business. He later returned to England as a leading promoter of American advertising methods.

Sir Charles Higham London United States England

What Will Government Do With Corn It Might Take Next Fall

Iowa State College correspondent Lauren K. Soth weighs government options for 250 million bushels of corn pledged as 57 cent loans. If yields are average, the government may take over substantial stock, with choices including selling domestically, exporting, storing, or taking a loss and selling back to farmers.

Lauren K. Soth Iowa State College Ames Iowa IDPA Farm Board

Columbus Junction Farmer Dies Today

Camiel Driessens, 58, a farmer four miles northwest of Columbus Junction, died at 1 a m after a stroke. Funeral services set for Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic church with burial in Columbus City Cemetery. Born March 28 1881 in Belgium, he married there March 2 1905 and arrived in the United States that month. Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Paul Troxell of Columbus Junction a son Emil of Davenport two grandchildren and his father Augusta Driessens in Belgium.

Columbus Junction Camiel Driescens St. Joseph's Catholic Church Columbus City Belgium Driessens United States Paul Troxell Emil Davenapor Augusta Driessens

Former Car Purchase Cost Dr. McGovern in 1926

Dr J E McGovern of Remsen faced a $150 bill from a 1926 auto purchase reminder. Years after trading in the car, the vehicle the doctor sold ended up with Martin Rosse and was involved in a collision with Edwina McGovern. No injuries occurred though the doctor's car sustained $150 damage.

Riverside Pie Supper Aids Church Group In May

At the Riverside Methodist church basement the Sunday school class hosted a chicken pie supper raising about 20 dollars for the organization. Mrs Marner led arrangements with her committee and a candy sale paid for a Christ picture now displayed behind the altar rail. Elsie Smid of Lone Tree visited relatives, while Mrs J L Meeks returned from Des Moines after two weeks helping care for her ill daughter in Des Moines. Norval Flynn and family visited in Lowaly with Gordon and May Flynn's mother.

Riverside Methodist Church Marner Christ Elsie Smid Lone Tree Now Shradel J. L. Meeks Des Moines A. Rice Norval Flynn Lowaly Gordon May Flynn

San Marino on One Peak

San Marino, the tiny republic, sits atop Mount Titano within rugged terrain and limited space, surrounded by Italy as a sovereign microstate with historic walls and a compact population.

San Marino

Annual YMCA Y Meet Tonight Announces DinnerProgram

Secretary Leigh Soule of the YMCA presents the annual dinner and meeting program for the Y tonight. Activities include a 5:30 swimming and diving exhibition at the Y pool, photo exhibits, 6:30 dinner with Rev. Carl Klein delivering invocation, music by King's Men and the Y's Menettes trio, and an address on American Youth by D. Miller. Directors for a three year term will be Kleeson.

Leigh Soule YMCA Harry Size Carl Klein Milo Solden Kleeson King’s Men Ss. D. Miller North Central Area

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Announcement

A cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 9 30 AM at the home of J M Bratten and Elsie Bratten 517 West Washington Street. There will be no Presbyterian choir rehearsal Wednesday evening.

J. M. Bratten Elsie Bratten West Washington St

City Council Eyes Street Surfacing and Utility Bids

Council hears a request from American Pearl Button Co. to surface East Seventh Street and nearby avenues to curb dust from truck traffic. Bids for gasoline and oil were rejected. a committee will redraw specs and reseek bids. Northwest Washington water extension and police car repairs are also under review.

C. J. Jungbluth American Pearl Button Company East Seventh Street North Sixth North Seventh Avenues Jungbluth East Seventh County Board of Supervisors County Board O. F. Boller W. R. Dununis Rrfo McFarlane Washington Water Committee

After games and music a social with lunch for children

After the games and music there was visiting and a lunch was served to the children and attendees. The event combined play, songs, and a communal meal fostering community ties.

Honor Mrs Blythe at Farewell Party

Riverside residents honored Mrs Blythe and family on a farewell party as they move to Iowa City. A potluck supper followed by bridge and Chinese checkers formed the evening with gifts and speeches.

Mrs. Blythe Riverside Havel Blythe Iowa City Evenine Oddfellow Hall William H. Cress F. W Schnoebelen Norval Flynn Ranke William Ingram Blythe R. H. Heitzman Park William H. Crees Res. Heaton Boone Lloyd Blyth Waterloo Cloyd Cress H. P. Allen F. W. Schnoebelne Clement Motte Harold Cress Fred Kron A. H. Pogge Norval Flynn J. Marner Bertha Tenet Helen Dorothy Fitzsimmons Chery: Hopka Eva Heitzman Gerald Cress Joseph P. Quinn Alovqd Dake Wiythe Thomas McEwen

Has Meeting at Salem School

Salem May 2. The Salem community club met at the schoolhouse last Friday night with thirty five members present. Mrs Blanche Shalla provided entertainment after minutes, with games and contests boosting spirits and a mystical school band number by the Salem school harmonica band. The group formed earlier this year and a local teacher praised progress.

Salem Salem Community Club America Blanche Shalla

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