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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1935
Page
7
Wellman Iowa May 10 The Alumni banquet will be held at the high school gym Friday May 24 honoring the class of 1935 and the first graduates of Wellman. Several local families hosted gatherings and notable community news includes births illnesses and civic events from May 2 to May 10.
Sunset Reporter recalls local happenings including Neil Humble delivering produce to Jake Strader and Will Mitchell, Mrs. Mitchell visiting Washington with her mother Mrs. J A Billhouse, Cecil and Aletha Shrader visiting with James Shrader, Nyle Bailey absent with German measles, Alvin Jones ill, John D Jones and Mary visiting Columbus Junction, Sam Baker home guests Griff Nairs Fred Wisele and Williamreen, O A Sewell visiting daughter Mrs Frank Balley.
A reflective verse by N. P. Willig about a mother whose secret hope endures beyond youth and fading friendships.
In Palestine on May 10 Mr and Mrs Charles Von Drasek and Mrs Albert Petsel visited Mrs James Beranek Sunday afternoon. Families including the Krons and Novys shared calls at various homes and farm tasks noted with multiple visits and a hog sale to Riverside.
Charles Vawson, while helping with tile work at Kendie Vawson’s home in Living Lake, was injured when the iron roller toppled onto his foot. He was freed by Mr. Dawson and Vernon Witting, taken to Dr. MacLaughlin’s office, and found to have no broken bones though his foot is sore. Nearby notes mention community events, family visits, and local chatter.
The text notes no constitutional requirement for different states for President and Vice President and recalls that in 1840 Barksdale and Tyler, both born in Virginia, were elected to the two highest offices.
Ruth Norris reports that Mr. and Mrs. Max White and their sons returned home from Minneapolis after being summoned by the death of Mrs. White’s father. Carl Bassler, son of Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Bassler, accompanied by the senior class and others, traveled to Iowa City and Davenport for events and visits.
Talleyrand, May 19 Mike L. Greiner tears down his barn to construct a new one. Mr and Mrs John Kiefer and children Ruth Raymond and Paulie spent Sunday evening at the Mike Times home. Jake and Clarence Kiefer helped Will P Greiner vaccinate his dogs Thursday. Nick Ott called Robert Sheets windmill Monday. Mrs Robert Sheets spent Tuesday evening with Peter Tinnes and daughter Elsie. Misses June Sheets and Theresa Buck also called there. Petie Tinnes drives a Model A Ford coach.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sieren shopped in Washington on Monday while Mr. and Mrs. George Crawford visited the Will Crawford home on Tuesday.
Jean White reports social visits and travels in her area. Names include Doyle Frame family, Harold Gerdes, Duane, J B McConahay, King of Union, Will Richard, F M Smith, Will Richards, D W Griffith, Mildred Woodburn, Glen Been blossom, Edna Dowell, Roy Whiteman, I K Beal, Lola Coppock, Indianola, Hollinger, Hollinger parents, L G Roberts, W P Roberts, Hugh Cotter, Iowa City music contest attendee, Biggsville Illinois trip, Burlington stop, Happy Hour club gathering.
Government relief corn purchased by the Washington Relief Commission will be shelled this week at the Koehler farm and soon at the Koch farm. Local residents share in the community note, with families gathering for meals and visits as Braden reports ongoing measles cases and illness.
Frank McCoy superintendent of schools at Springfield Ia was at the Wm H Brown home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Will Roberts announce the birth of a son at Washington hospital Thursday. Mr and Mrs Harry Pearson attended the senior class play Saturday night. The hostess assisted by Francis Wilma Atcheson and Mary Ellen Crawford served delicious refreshments.
Ainsworth notes pests ravaging crops with chinch bugs and potato bugs seen as tomato plants are set out. The piece also covers community activities including L. G. club events, visits, and local school year closures around Oregon No. 3.
Lexington Ladies Aid meets at the church on Thursday May 16 with Bar Dill and Mrs Chas as hostesses. The Lexington circle gathers on Wednesday May 23 led by Mrs Doris Tadlock. Cedar Township Bureau meets at Prairie F church on Thursday May 16. Miss Hazel Amlong injured Saturday while playing. stitches required. Kenneth Bishop misses school this week due to sickness. Church services to begin Sunday mornings in June with Rev MacBlain and Rev Fancher encouraging daily services. Daryl Chas St and family return from California for a visit.
The Iowa conference annual meeting of the Evangelical Church begins in Cedar Falls with Bishop H Starffacher of Kansas City presiding. Dr. J R Niergarth and Rev C J Yaegy speak. the convention marks a diamond jubilee and will include examiner meetings, auxiliary group sessions, and evening addresses by Rev F R B and Dr W L Bollman.
A fragment from a lyric tribute to maternal bonds. The lines imagine a mother’s love as a rescue in danger of death or damnation, expressing how a mother’s tears, prayers, and care would restore and redeem the speaker under extreme peril. The verse centers on a later longing for consolation.
Farmers report strawberries in bloom with only a few black centers from frost. They planted corn Tuesday and Wednesday and remain hopeful for a good crop across all crops.
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