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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1946
Page
2
James Holbert was elected treasurer of the Order of DeMolay Southeastern Iowa district at the semi annual conclave in Davenport attended by 300 boys. Holbert is master councilor of the Amos Alberson chapter and 20 members of this chapter attended the conclave returning home Saturday night.
Washington city council met to approve bills and conduct routine affairs. Harry Sowden spoke on sewer and water connections for new houses in the southeast, and Thorpe Well Company awaits work on a new city well with pipe consignment arriving yesterday.
The Washington Baptist church holds its annual meeting Wednesday evening at the church with a dinner at 6:20. Officers and department heads will be elected for the new church year and written reports will be received. The church reports a very fruitful year and excellent condition.
Advice for doll care recommends wiping a dirty face with grease less cold cream on a soft cloth to remove soil without dulling paint or luster from the cheeks.
Baseball results include Boston 5 St. Louis 4 and Chicago 2 New York 1. Other games: Washington 7 Cleveland 4 Detroit 3 Philadelphia 1. Pitchers listed for Chicago New York St Louis Cleveland Detroit and more with scheduled night games across cities.
Twenty members of the Fortnightly club Music Department attended a cooperative dinner at Mrs. George Masson's home. The gathering closed the department's season with a brief business meeting led by Mrs. Boyd White and a program preview by Mrs. J. C. Holbert before attending the Morrell chorus program at Lincoln school.
Voters in Independence approved a 195000 bond issue for constructing new school buildings. The ballot passed 932 to 136, funding replacement of five aging schools with a new high school and two grade schools first.
Mrs. Bessie Jarvis Kightlenger, 102, longtime Sioux City resident, died yesterday. Born October 18, 1843 in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, she will be buried here tomorrow.
Governor Robert Blue will deliver the principal address at the dedication of American Legion Post No. 41 in Keokuk Iowa. The restored old English style building will be open to the public for several days.
The capitol in Washington spans roughly three and a half acres. Officials note the site’s size and define the boundaries of the national landmark.
Frank Vodicka of Kalona was admitted with a fractured knee. Harry Baker of Columbus Junction admitted for minor surgery. Lana Shalla Riverside Leo Ott Crawfords ville Wallace and James Brennman Kalona had tonsillectomies. Dismissals included Jennie Keating 1015 East Second Street and Lloyd Griggs Wayland.
Mrs Ed Vittetoe attended a two day Marycrest College music festival in Davenport with her daughter Marie Vittetoe who sings in the college choral club. Mr and Mrs Clyde Hershberger of Wellman welcomed a seven and a quarter pound Cornish hen born at 8 30 last evening. Rev Milo Phillipi and Henry Whitthoft attend the Iowa Synod spring meeting in Kahoka Missouri through Wednesday. Boxed candy offered by Winga s North Side Cafe. Mrs Ernest Peiffer and her mother Mrs Susan Jollan of Van Horne visited Smil Peiffer’s Sunday with other relatives Audrey and Eileen Vittetoe.
Washington prepared the Farewell Address with Madison's input and Hamilton's revisions. Hamilton favored reflections designed to endure and build future reputation. The address, dated September 17, 1796, declared Washington would not seek a third term and appeared in Dunlap and Claypoole's Daily Advertiser two days after its completion.
The Junior Fortnightly club hosted mothers at a meeting last evening in Alice McDaniel's home at 622 East Main Street. Virginia McCall presided with about a dozen members. ten mothers and guests attended including Mrs. W. B. Dupuis and Ruth Marie Morrison who spoke on Red Cross service in Italy and displayed Mediterranean items. Refreshments featured a tulip centerpiece and red and white decor. hostesses included Miss McDaniel, Mrs. R. E. Whisler, and Mrs. Marion McAvoy.
Mrs. Lewis Boyd reported the death of her father Newton Farrow aged 71. He fell and fractured a hip last July and died last Saturday at the Boyd home in Chicago. Funeral services were held Monday in Kampsville Illinois where he was born at the Baptist church.
Mrs. Orvile Elder hosted the Fortnightly club literature department meeting with 22 members and three visitors. Mrs. W. H. Lloyd reviewed Alfred Leland Crabb’s Breakfast at the Hermitage about Nashville’s reconstruction. Officers for next year were announced by Mrs. A. W. Clow.
Dubuque mayor expected to issue a proclamation for daylight savings time on Sunday May 12. City council, after an open forum, passed a resolution in favor of the new time system with over 100 residents attending.
A Ohio woman reports crankiness and gas followed by relief after using Pru-Lax, framed as an herbal medicine with Cascara and Senna. The ad claims benefits for bloating, indigestion, vertigo, and energy, with a money back guarantee and a directive to buy at Pioneer Drug Store.
Buquet residents attended the meeting and presented their arguments for and against the daylight savings time resolution. Action on the question was initiated by a petition signed by 7,500 residents and presented to the council.
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