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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1940
Page
2
Local note says Mrs. Nettie J. Mayhew will board an early morning train to California to make her home, spending the summer with her son in law and daughter at 4697 College View Avenue in Magle Rock. Fresh eggs sell for a listed price before a moving notice.
The standings show teams like Boston Detroit Cleveland St Louis Philadelphia Washington and Chicago with varying win loss records. Tuesday results include Chicago 6 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 4 New York 6 Boston 6 Cleveland 4 Washington 6 St Louis 6. Today Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington National League shows Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Pittsburgh and others with scheduled games today.
Mr and Mrs Bob Bernau return to Lake City this evening after visiting Mr and Mrs Marty G Simpson. Hundreds of gifts for Mother’s Day available at Rukgab er Hardware. Homer Mount returned from Chicago yesterday after spending time there.
Her Chambers of Keota missed yesterday. Maxine Adams of Wellman underwent an appendectomy last night. John C. Wilson of Wellman was admitted yesterday for medical treatment.
Grinnell College junior Harry Barker of Sigourney Iowa has emerged as a track standout this spring. He set a Beloit relays javelin mark of 181 feet 9 inches and won Beloit discus with 144 feet 1.5 inches, while placing fifth in javelin at Drake relays. Barker stars for the football and basketball teams and was elected vice president of the Honor G club. He is expected to help Grinnell in next Saturday’s Coe Cornell Grinnell triangular meet on Ward Field.
Mrs. E C Bicher travels home to Cheve Chase Maryland after weeks with her mother Mrs W R Mount. Fur coat storage advertised with 622 call. Walter Conner family plans to hear Ted Lewis orchestra in Davenport stage show. Cuddys receive letter from son Max in the U S Navy aboard U S S Raleigh in Pearl Harbor. Max notes 65 000 men in spring maneuvers and a dazzling last dive with searchlights and airplanes. Fur storage call again. May 9 guest delivery by Cownie’s bonded messenger.
Wendell Willkie of New York, a leading dark horse in the Republican field, will address the Des Moines Shrine auditorium on Friday May 17 as part of a campaign effort to let Iowans view and discuss presidential candidates. He is president of the Commonwealth and Southern Utility Co. earning 75000 a year, known for a rumpled appearance and farmerlike look.
WELLMAN May Ww W. J. Popham aged 55 was killed when struck by lightning while loading manure in a field eight miles northwest of Wellman. Funeral at Champion Hill church with burial at Champion Hill cemetery. Survived by wife and seven children, plus mother and siblings.
Mrs Hillenga formerly Gertrude McNeill of Algona died at a Mamp ton hospital. She was one of triplets, the other two living. Surviving her husband and a 13 month old daughter. Services will be at the Christian Reformed church near Woden for Mrs Edwin Hillenga.
Earl D. Cline, longtime superintendent of Dubuque public schools, resigns after ten years to take a similar job in Colorado Springs starting July 1. He had previously served as Grimes superintendent from 1917 to 1920 and from 1920 to 1925.
Carolyn Hamilton presents a program assisted by Paul Fry featuring Harpist Thurday Evening. The recital includes pieces Bedouin Love Song O Du Mein Holder Abendstern by Wagner Verdi and Tchaikowsky among others. Arrangements by Cheshire and Hamblen are noted with titles The Nomad and The Song of the Vagabonds.
Mrs. Law rence Romine hosted the Merry Mixer club at her Romine residence with twelve members and guest Mrs. Francis Romine. Vice president Mrs. Callie Thrapp led the meeting in the president's absence. Mother's Day poems and Club Friend gifts were shared. The hostess served late in the afternoon on June 5 with help from Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Mrs. Francis Romine, and Mrs. Kathryn Romine. next meeting set with Mrs. Mabel Griffith on June 5.
Postmaster M, CC, DeLong reports that in 1939 United States savings bonds totaling 84,506.25 were sold in Washington with 64,527.50 from post office sales and 19,968.75 via mail orders. Treasury figures show March 31, 1940, total bond sales through that date exceed 3.86 billion in maturity value, with about 1.987 million investors. Bonds are sold at a discount and mature in ten years.
Martha Butler reports Columbus Junction May 5 that Ruth Wiegner will be valedictorian and Bette Dwinell salutatorian of the Class of 1916. The eight other top seniors include Barbara Lyon, Marjean Tisor, Richard Houseal, Lucille Jones, Robert Lewis, Mildred Owens, Robert Dicks, and Duane Grover from a 26-member class.
Individuals noting attendance at the State University of Iowa and service as assistant superintendent in South Bend from 1925 to 1930. The fragment references education and early career steps without a complete narrative or full names.
Lincoln P.T.A. meets Thursday at 3 p.m. to install new officers. George Mohr discusses summer playground plans and sixth graders present features. Last meeting of the year includes final reports and business, with Mrs. J. M. Lievyd in charge of tea and hopes for large attendance.
Washington Headliners 4 H club met Monday evening at Martha Birka’s home. President Carolyn Brewer led the poll call with each member giving a style forecast. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. Martha Birka spoke on birds and Betty Stewart presented a talk on Diet for the Teeth. A rally day playlet was rehearsed and several songs were sung. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother after adjournment.
At the request of John S. Nollen Grinnell College president the city's council permanently revoked the Three Elms tavern beer license. Nollen appeared with two Mitors students who testified they bought beer there on several occasions.
Daughters of the American Revolution members met in the nurses home with Mrs. Des sa Shaw as hostess. Officers were elected including C U Davis and Frank Kurtz with reports on the Continental Congress read by Nondas Richardson. Plans discussed for a summer playground program and Flag Day observances with invitations to other chapters. Two new members were named and sympathy notes sent for recent deaths. Thirteen members and one guest attended.
The Merry Maid club held its regular meeting at Frances Fisher's home. Ten members and one guest, Betha Mae Reinert, attended as Evelyn Hoxworth read minutes and the group discussed new and old business. Members prepared keepsake embroidered name plaques and refreshments were served.
A cooperative dinner was held at the John May home near Ainsworth in honor of Mrs. May's 78rd birthday. The meal featured spring flowers three decorated cakes and gifts from her family. Family members attended including grandchildren and daughters while one daughter from Detroit could not attend.
The hostess' mother described as a special treat to everyone. The next gathering is scheduled for May 31 at Cathleen Godfrey's residence.
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