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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1938
Page
8
City council enacts a police force for Washington Iowa with a city marshal as ex officio chief and two regular policemen plus special officers. The chief and regulars must work at least 84 hours weekly and wear uniforms. Monthly compensation set for chief at 125 dollars and first regular at 100 dollars with the second officer’s pay to be stated.
The ordinance fixes special policemen pay at forty cents per hour for service and sets appointment, qualification, powers, and duties per Iowa law and city ordinances. It repeals conflicting sections of Ordinance No 222 and similar ordinances. In force after May 2, 1938, city clerk W H Fulton attests.
Ordinance No 228 fixes the cemetery sexton compensation at 80 dollars per month payable monthly. It repeals Section 10 of Ordinance No 216 and any conflicting provisions, with the ordinance taking effect after passage and publication. City Clerk W H Fulton attests.
The Crawfordsville High School senior class will present the three act farce Tea For Tom in the school auditorium Friday May 6 at 8 o clock. Director Doris Anderson leads the cast including Ruth Arnold Anna Mae White Alice Covington Doreen Lease Tom Boxwell John Whiting Stanley Johnson Everett McCall Pete Harold Spangler and others. May baskets will be hung by children Saturday night and possibly Monday night with receivers enjoying the tokens of friendship.
Off the west coast of Ireland Omey island becomes a land bridge at low tide forming a natural racecourse. A firm sand bed connects it to the mainland allowing horse and cycle races where the sea had just been.
At the Rotary club meeting four local speakers discussed the City Library Parks and County Health and what to do about them. Mrs. C W McLaughlin stressed library services and the need for a children's room. Frank Miller outlined park goals and WPA help. Dr D C Barrett spoke on health measures and cooperation with doctors and officials. Ralph Shannon urged public support for these vital community institutions. Dr C A Boice introduced speakers. program deemed wholesome.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Lantz report selling young chickens weighing two and a half pounds. Thelma Shafer needed an ear lancet due to an ear ache. Mr and Mrs Carl Amrine with their sons and Mrs A N Amrine visited Robert Gages near Wellman on Tuesday. We are sorry to report that
Elkader born Captain Harold E. Gray, chief pilot of the Bermuda Clipper, is slated to command Pan American Airways transatlantic Clippers. A 32 year old veteran with over a million flight miles, Gray led the first experimental Europe flight and has a long career across Texas Pan American, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
Mrs. Dave Paul on sick list this week. Charley Robb suffered another stroke and is not improving. He has been moved to the home of his son Harold near Mt Pleasant. Charley and his wife will stay there for the present. Various local visits occurred including Baldosier calling on Roy Eshelman and the Lantz funeral for Samuel Louth. The week also saw numerous Sunday calls among neighbors and relatives.
French cuisine offers about 1400 sauces and each chef aims to craft another. The line of tradition prompts chefs to experiment, seeking a distinctive blend that can join the long list of classics.
Ruth Norris reports the death of Mrs Frank Golden in Ainsworth after illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon at the Ainsworth Methodist church, with the funeral party arriving in Washington at seven that morning on the Rock Island. Gertrude Thoma, born in Ainsworth March 6 1898, daughter of George and Alice Thoma, attended local schools and the State University of Iowa nursing school. She married Frank Golden in 1926 and lived in Geneseo and other places while he worked for the Rock Island.
Frances Jean Duncan daughter of Mr and Mrs G C Duncan will have funeral services Wednesday at 2 PM in Cotter Presbyterian church Dr J F W Jastwood of Washington will officiate and burial will be in Columbus City cemetery
Cedar Falls Theta Gamma Nu sorority won the Lady Victory cup for highest grades for the year at Iowa State Teachers College. Pi Theta Pi earned the second trophy. Pledges of Pi Tau Pi were noted as top ranking pledges. Gertrude Thoma had many friends at Ainsworth and was affiliated with the Ainsworth Methodist church. She leaves a husband, Geo Thoma of Muscatine, a sister Mrs Gladys Evans, and brother Orville Thoma of Ainsworth. mother and two brothers preceded in death.
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