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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1937
Page
2
The census shows county sales rising across sectors from 1934 to 1935. Eating and drinking places climb from 147000 to 163000 while general merchandise stores rise to 288000. Apparel, auto services, furniture, lumber, hardware, drug stores, and miscellaneous stores also show gains with Iowa statewide sales up 16 percent.
Local items note fresh eggs retailing at 15c per dozen from W. S. Reister & Son and visits from Detroit industry staffer Francis Haney. A street cleanup notice from Street Commissioner Blaine Holmes calls for old cans to be hauled starting May 11, with cans left on alleys or streets. Mother’s Day plans, hospitalities, and local visits populate the page along with a brief auctioneer notice and mushroom reports.
County Agent W J Roudabush announces plans to form a United States Department of Agriculture backed committee to oversee grasshopper control. Committeemen serve without pay and a central bait storage site near a railway will be used with a small mixing and hauling charge. Entomologists survey counties including fifteen stations in Washington county with about five fields studied at each site.
Linotype slugs from the Journal composing room announced the May 30 wedding of Miss Elizabeth Rees to William J. Shannon at a party hosted by Miss Rees and Mrs. R. E B. Shannon. Guests enjoyed bridge and pick-up sticks with pink and white decor and a two course dessert featuring kissing doves in ice cream.
A hospital note reports Mrs. Floyd Murphy underwent a major operation this morning. She is said to be in stable condition with physicians monitoring her recovery and stating an expected postoperative course.
Cedar Rapids residents Mr and Mrs Shirley Clark with two sons David Mee and Jack stay weekend at Mrs Clark’s parents in Washington. Mrs Myrtle Grooms of Mt Pleasant visits sister Mrs Charles Clark to help care for bedfast mother Mrs M B Sands. Stella Logan Clarence Logan and children visit Mrs N J Walker in Ainsworth. Melvin Roth of Wayland shops in Washington yesterday. Several couples and individuals from Ainsworth Keota West Chester and other towns shop or visit in Washington and Wellman for Mother’s Day weekend. Frank Berquist arrives from Chicago to stay with his mother Mrs J A Berquist. Frances Meechumn of Brighton visits on business. Floyd Nelson from Winfield also mentioned.
A 1934 letter from Bernard E. Manley of the State Liquor Control Commission says the commission will confer with local dry committee before any action. It urges careful weighing of the desire for a legal liquor source against illicit traffic and notes Washington has been treated as dry. The commission may survey Washington and other towns to gauge current dry status and sentiment for a store.
Four new members were initiated into the Rebekah lodge at a meeting last evening in the I. O. O. F hall. About 75 members attended. Delegates reported on the Southeastern Iowa district meeting in Iowa City on April 26. The next year's meeting will be in Marion. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker.
Chief W W Akers ordered a school for Iowa state agents to begin when caseloads allow. The program will teach new laws and technical criminal-work aspects and include training on proper courtroom conduct during trials.
The Associated Press reports the Orioll diariom from the Russian imperial scepter was stolen from a Brahma statue in India by a French soldier. The incident highlights cultural property theft involving military personnel and international tensions.
Local birthday notices include Mrs. Co. V. Brown Mrs. Byron Snider Howard Anderson Joe Hessel of West Chester and Donna Jean Wallace who is three a daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Wallace.
Tomorrow honors multiple birthdays and anniversaries including Mrs. Sam Baker of Crawfordsville Lillian Minick Paul McGraw Mrs. James Griggs of West Chester Mrs A J Robertson and the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Howell Daryl Nelson and his daughter Sevilla Jean also celebrate birthdays tomorrow
Keokuk Presbytery reports were presented at the United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society afternoon division meeting held at Mrs. Harry Davis home. Mrs. Oscar George led devotionals and program, with Mrs. W. J. Masson in charge of the prayer circle. The group voted to oppose a state liquor store in Washington.
A Mother’s Day program was held yesterday at the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society gathering at Mrs. Orville Elder’s home. President A. B. Schmoeller led, read poems, and a bake sale boosted funds while members shared tributes to mothers. A missionary tea is planned for May 14 at Mrs. Fred L. Moore’s home.
Miss Helen Kamerow will lead the lesson at the Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society gathering next Tuesday evening. The meeting, at Miss Hazel Siberts home 802 South Iowa avenue, starts 6 15 p m with supper plans to follow.
The first women’s golf breakfast of the season will be held next Wednesday at 7 30 AM at the Country Club. Attendees should call Mrs A W Clown or Miss Marjorie Pratt by Tuesday morning.
Mrs Loren Luithly formerly Miss Margaret Norton was guest of honor at a surprise shower hosted by Mrs Dorothy Schmoeiler and Miss Bertha Shelangoski at Miss Shelangoski s home last evening. Nine guests attended as they played games and presented gifts. Pink and white were the color scheme for refreshments.
Mrs L M Bogie hosted a pre nuptial shower in Wyman on May 8 for Miss Josephine Stewart of Washington who will wed Raymond Rich later this month. Guests offered advice and recipes while a scrapbook showcasing forty years of married life was presented to the honoree along with a May basket of gifts. Attendants included Mrs Paul Huston Mrs Guy Huston Mrs C R Paisley Mrs H B Oldt Mrs Dewey Davis Mrs Oscar Holmes Mrs Wayne Romine and Misses Alexa Eloise Davis Mary Thomas Martha Blankenhorn Bernice Hollander Mildred Williams and Viola Harshbarger.
County rural women’s chorus met Thursday evening in the G A R room at the court house with a good crowd. Mrs John Stewart presided as president and the organization was perfected. Mrs P F Whisler was elected president and Mrs Clyde Manwell secretary treasurer. Ruth Stewart directs the chorus. Next rehearsal set for May 15 at 8 pm in the G A R room.
Mrs Lindenmeyer and Mrs Fred Lindenmeyer co hosted the COC class gathering at the Lindenmeyer home in West Chester Thursday afternoon. Miss Ruth Haffen led the business session and five minute May lesson reviews were given by Mrs Homer Porter Mrs Platt Hicks Mrs Merle Eckelg and Miss Haffen followed by a general discussion. hosts served spring salad sandwiches and coffee.
Community groups list events for the week including a Junior Fortnightly tea at the Y Wesleyan Missionary society a Presbyterian vigilante church de Molay Masonic Temple and various missionary society meetings. Notable items include a Mothers Day luncheon at Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society and a Pythian Sisters potluck supper for families with local hostess details.
In Columbus Junction the Junior-senior Banquet was held Friday evening at Columbus High School. A toast program followed the 6 30 dinner. The event featured remarks and recognition of attendees.
Mrs Will Matueha Mrs Vina Manassier and Mrs Oral Mayo lead the committee for the Pythian Sisters family supper next Wednesday evening. Guests will be served at 6 30 p m in the K P hall.
A Riverside event details Hal Cresa celebrating his eleventh birthday with games and a wein er roast at the east end park. Attending were Robert Soukup Hal Holt Melvin Schnoebelen Dick Cress Richard Kallaus Dean Slartaler Jackie Price and Donald Cress.
West Chester Pythian Sisters plan a Tuesday meeting on May 11 at the hall. Initiation and observance of Mother's Day are on the agenda. Full attendance requested by M. B. CG.
Viola Herring turned six on Friday and was celebrated with a birthday supper hosted by her parents Clarence and Mrs Hering. Relatives attended from Columbus City and nearby, with two angel food cakes each topped with six candies, one baked by her grandmother and another by her mother.
East Highland homemakers group met at the schoolhouse for the final phase of the Tie Completed Costume lesson by Ames specialist Miss Mary Wood. They learned accessories complete ensembles including purses scarfs gloves handkerchiefs jewelry hats jackets shoes and hose. Slip cover making for purses was studied with several covers started. Victrola records were used for a memory test and a noon luncheon followed.
The American Home department will hold a potluck luncheon next Tuesday at 1 p m in the country home of Mrs Boyd Foster located six and three fourths miles east of town. Meat potatoes and dessert will be provided attendees should bring one dish to pass plus sandwiches and their own table service.
Washington Lodge No 6h A F and A M holds its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month with McDaniel W M and Arad secretary in attendance.
The notice lists multiple trains with departure and arrival times, stops for California passengers, and agent stamps. It includes Westbound No. 429 daily except Sunday at 7:00 a.m and No. 430 daily except Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Eastbound trains from Washington include local at 9:08 a.m and Southwest Limited at 1:30 a.m.
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