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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1940

Page

2

Des Moines Couple Weekend Visit and Iowa City Events

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Neal of Des Moines visited the Charles Hazen home for the weekend and Mrs. Hazen joined them returning home. The Neals spent today at the University during Governor's stay. Nellie Sutton and family plan a visit at Ed Richards home near Wayland tomorrow. Dale Bowers and Mary Misel visited Fairfield this afternoon. Guy Carlton of Washington junior high completed a graduate course at the State University of Iowa and attended Saturday morning classes in Iowa City.

Alfred Neal Des Moines Charles Hazen Hazen Mrs. Neal Towa City The University Nellie Sutton J. A. Sutton Guy Carlton Washington Junior High State University of Iowa Iowa City

Iowa convention delegates and Roosevelt third-term push

Des Moines hosts the Iowa Democratic convention where Henry A. Wallace urged a third term for President Roosevelt. He argued the party has capable successors if Roosevelt declines and blasted Republican two-deck “double deal” tactics favoring Dewey. Wallace warned agriculture faces renewed readjustment after war and urged international cooperation.

Des Moines Henry A. Wallace Lowa Roosevelt Chicago Wallace Franklin D. Roosevelt Old Guard Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey

Country Club Social Calendar Detailed for Year

The country club announces this year’s social calendar listing family dinners with chairmen co chairs and entertainment roles for May through September. Potluck dinners will be on non dining dates with July 13 and October 3 set for co chaired luncheons and committee updates.

Country Club L. H. Orr Pearl Gardner W. D. Dwyer Claud Tucker T. B. Bailey Carl Jungbluth Harry Rohwedder Paul Moore R. B. Young Bailey

National League and American League Scores and Standings

Baseball standings show Brooklyn leading the National League with 12 wins and 3 losses, New York at 8 3, and Philadelphia 5 9 among others. American League lists Boston and Cleveland atop with 12 losses 3 wins and 1 36? respectively. Friday results include New York 7 Brooklyn 2 and Pittsburgh 8 Chicago 3. Don’t miss the syphilis film Dr. Barrett urges county health unit to show Doctor Ehrlichs Magic Bullet at the Fox Theatre Sunday through Tuesday, starring Edgar G Robinson.

W. L. Pet Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Bog Casasx Moron Rod Onteen Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston TED Cleveland Son Prion Inne Newce de Brno Oo A Serers Washington Chicskolu D. C. Barrett County Health Unit Ehrlich Fox Theater Warner Bros Paul Ehrlich Edgar G Robinson Dr. Ehrlich Paul Muni Life of Pasteur Emile Zola

Hospital Notes From Washington Area Events

A lt THE HOSPITAL Orville Long Washington was admitted yesterday for treatment of burns. Max Rathmel son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Rathmel Washing ton route 4 underwent a tonsil ectomy this morning. Ronald Elmore 11 month s ad son of Mrs Helen Elmore Brighton was admitted for med ical treatment this morning. Karl Chambers Keota was dismissed yesterday morning. Mra Asa Rowe Washington route 3% was dismissed last eve ning. Mra George McChurch Washington was dismissed yesterday afternoon.

Orville Long Washington Max Rathmel Clarence Rathmel Ronald Elmore Helen Elmore Brighton Karl Chambers Keota Asa Rowe George McChurch

Physical Tests for Thirty-six Preschool Children

Thirty six children of preschool age were examined yesterday in the annual summer roundup for kindergarten entry next fall. Examinations were at Lincoln School from 1 to 2 pm and Stewart School from 3 to 5 pm.

Lincoln School D. ¢. Barrett W. S. Kyle Killeen Jeffrey D. ©. Barrett R. J. Tanner Randolph Kelny Ted Crone Stewart E Shhool Miss Jeffrey Mra. Crone Mra. Barrett M D

Seven Licenses to Drive Granted in State Tests

Driving licenses were issued yesterday to seven persons who passed examinations by Ben Bentzinger of the state highway patrol. Recipients include W. Ordel Wolfe Fred Durst Fair DPD Rath Richard Gardner of Washington Leon Bulger of Riverside and Mrs Dave Gravvat of Columbus Junction. Ten failed to pass. Chauffeurs licenses were granted to Bland L. Wasson Gerald Stutsman Edwin T McGee and H B Aken of Washington.

Ben Bentzinger State Highway Patrol W. Ordel Wolfe Fred Durst Fair Dpd Rath Richard Gardner Washington Leon Bulger Riverside Dave Gravvat Columbus Junction Bland L. Wasson Gerald Stutsman Wellman Edwin T. McGee H. B. A&ken

Lee Sitwell Visits Burlington for Short Stay with Friends

Lee Sitwell traveled to Burlington this morning to spend a few days visiting friends and catching up locally. The trip appears casual with no planned public events.

Lee Sitwell Burlington

Local Families Travel On Weekend Visits

Mrs Edward A Swift returns to Knoxville after visiting relatives including Miss Celestine Marie and others. Mrs P L Etter plans to attend the PEO state convention at Ft Dodge May 14 15 16 as a local delegate and credentials committee member.

Edward A. Swift Knoxville Celestine Marie P. L. Etter Ft Dodge

Dairy Unit Heads Tax Campaign and Leadership Change

Chester L. Schobey, a dairy farmer near Algona, was elected chairman of the Iowa dairy industry commission succeeding the late Clyde M. Foster. The commission pledged to take necessary steps to enforce the state advertising tax on butterfat now being collected for 140.

Ames Chester L. Schobey Algona Iowa Dairy Industry Commission Clyde M. Foster

Senior Class Trip Includes Visit to Capitol of State

Crawfordsville May 1. The high school senior class traveled to Des Moines for a sightseeing trip led by Supt. W C Rauscher and Paul Haris, with a tulip festival stop at Pella on the return. The girls 4-H club met at Mrs. Howard Anderson’s home with fourteen present. Clarence Davis, recent attendee of Omaha Theological Seminary, heads to Palmyra Nebr for summer preaching duties.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Des Moines Pella Supt W. C. Rauscher Paul Haris Howard Anderson Woods Wielher Anderson Clarence Davis Omaha Nebr Palmyra

Lemon or Sugar Tea Cup Count

A pound of tea yields 150 to 200 cups depending on strength desired, guiding readers on portioning for efficient brewing.

Methodist Ladies Aid Units Hold Friday Meetings

Multiple Methodist Ladies Aid units met Friday with Unit 8 on Thursday. Unit 1 hosted by Mrs. Bostwick Jr. reported 33 calls, election of nominating committee, and a Sunset Park picnic planning. Unit 2 hosted by Mrs. Genkinger reported 26 calls and May program notes for a General Aid nesting. Unit 3 gathered at Miss Clara Huber’s with plans for the May 23 junior-senior banquet and a Mother’s Day program. Unit 4 at Mrs. Maynard Brown’s elected new officers and planned junior-senior banquet work. Unit 5 at Mrs. Ralph Junkin discussed a June potluck and reported 14 calls. Unit 6 hosted by Mrs. L. M. Robertson logged 38 calls and featured spring and Mother’s Day poems. Unit 7 at Mrs. L. R. Starbee’s sang, prayed, and set up junior-senior banquet help and memorial cards.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society B. F. Bostwick, Jr K. Kk. Stutsman Leo Hoover N. Sorrell The Christian Advocate C. W. Stewart Carl Voorhees Harvey Meek Tom Lowning Sunset Park Bostwick Mary Genkinger Unit 2 Stan Kiesey Will Mohland Will Crozier T. R. Benn Ward McCutcheon Unit Two General Aidaynesting Unit 3 Clara Huber CC. O. Davis J. D. Dayton William Mercer Ted James KK. Zeck Mavis P. B. Babcock Texas Toi L. M. Robertson Unit 6 Devo Jong WF. Salterberg Rh. E Brown Clarence Jacobs Jacob DeKoning Gang Harrison Dodder Sam Richardson Edith Weidner Robertson Unit 7 L. RR. Starbee W. R Mother Ira Rathmel Martha Faris W. A. Bealer Jacob Fisher

Mothers Day Unit Meetings Report Deep Faith and Social Time

Rural Unit 91 with two members and three guests met hosted by Ed Gallagher. Devotional led by Gallagher followed by a brief business session and social time. Unit 11 with thirteen members and one guest met at Mrs Crawford’s home. Psalm 109 read and singing. Durst conducted business and studied Matthew. each shared a verse. five tick calls noted. election of officers set for 2 p.m. June 14 at Mrs Rittenhouse’s home. study planned of Matthew and continued study of the week.

Arthur Durst John Rittenhouse

Two Birthdays Are Honored at Supper

BOW club members and families gathered at Mrs. Mary Scranton’s home for a potluck supper honoring two members, Mrs. Milt Denison and Mrs. Robert Dawson. Dinner was served at 6 30 by Mrs. Scranton with help from Mrs. Vina Manussier, Mrs. Gaham, and Mrs. Stewart. Guests were seated at quarter tables as the evening included socializing and gift presentations to the honorees. Mrs. Vina Manussier and Sarah Rinehart attended as guests.

B.O.W. Club Mary Scranton Milt Denison Robert Dawson Scranton Vina Manussier Gaham Stewart Sarah Rinehart

Registered Nurses to Meet Tuesday

A Washington county Society of Registered Nurses meeting, postponed from last week, will be held next Tuesday at 7 30 in the nurses home. Martha Woster, county director of relief, will speak on social welfare. All members urged to attend.

Washington County Society of Registered Nurses Martha Woster Washington County Relief Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Elmer McClure South Fourth Avenue Noble Grand Circle Myrtle Morgan George Stewart Fa Hammer Sam Witting Glenn Holden Washington Country

Announcement of school program and lodge meeting

An announcement notes a program at No. 4 school on Tuesday May 14 with home made ice cream cake and everyone is welcome. Signed by Myria Stephens, teacher. A regular meeting of the lodge will be held Monday evening in the hall at 74ts.

No. 4 Myria Stephens Hk. of. Lodge

Milk Snake Venom Used to Make Antitoxin Highlighted

Historical note explains that venom from poisonous snakes is collected by milking them. The extracted venom is then utilized in the production of antitoxin.

Sand C Club Afternoon Meeting Hosts and Prizes

Mrs. Milt Wolrob hosted the Sand C club at her Riverside area home. Bunco awarded prizes to Mrs. Charles Schneebelen and Mrs. Guy Gerot. Refreshments followed. Present were a list of members including Mrs. Bowman who will host May 23.

Milt Wolrob Sand C Club Riverside Bunco Charles Schneebelen Guy Gerot Harry Woob Bert Cray Henry Klein Robert Nicola Joseph Miller Howard Fisher Ernest Bowman Gerot Schindebelen Maxine Glenn Crew Martlee Bowman

Many Happy Returns Birthdays Across Town Today

L Ebony Nagley turns 78 as part of the Three Quarter Century club. Others marking birthdays include Mrs. David Allen of Davenport Anna May White Crawfordsville Clyle Mason Mrs Emerson Witting Braden community Don na Jean Morgan Mrs J S Mangold Mrs J H McGraw not twins Bobbie Scott Pilotburg son of Orva Scott fourteen Nina Mae Little celebrates tomorrow Mother’s Day also a birthday for Mrs Frank KH Miller and Mrs John Shalla sr Co C Niffenegger West Chester Marlene Harnes eight tomorrow Patty Sizer seven Alice Wehr Hardscrabbie and Lawrence Glasgow celebrate tomorrow.

David Allen Davenport Anna May White Crawfordsville Clyle Mason Emerson Witting Braden Donna Jean Morgan Frank KH. Miller John Shalla

Social Calendar Highlights Various Clubs This Week

Community schedules list May breakfast at 7 30 p m in Sunset Park and multiple meetings at Lincoln School White Shrine and Masonic Temple events plus church activities. Officers elected at Vigilant Bible class and Wesleyan Missionary Society meet at Mrs L K R Carbee 320 South Iowa Avenue with other society gatherings through the week.

Margaret Cowden Sunset Park Lincolp School Hiomer Stephens Mt.atichive Cat J. Roberts Masonic Temple Wesleyan Missionary Society L. KR. Carbee Iowa Avenue

Music Department Dinner Party at North Side Cafe

Members of the Music Department of Fortnightly club held a dinner in the private dining room of the North Side cafe last evening. Sixteen members were seated with a tulip centerpiece. Martha Foster and Mrs. Lee Holland served on the dinner committee. Afterward the group attended the Morrell male chorus recital at the Methodist church.

Music Department North Side Cafe Martha Foster Lee Holland Morrell Categrt Alt the Methodist Church Mothers and Daughters Hratian Church Kart Jackson Charles Doran Lealie Dunlap Glenn Holden Ruth Michels Bette June Garrett Jane Steele Miss Garrett Phil Nelson Edith Reister Tennie West Roy Brobst C. H Breilenthal Claude Tucker William Putman

Lexington Ladies Aid Meeting Set for May 16

Lexington May 11 Ladies Aid society plans a May 16 afternoon gathering at the church hosted by Amanda Schultz and Mrs. Maria Oldfield. Hostesses are Mrs. Herman Schultz and others with a Mother’s Day poem roll call and a tea service to follow.

Harry Campbell Lexington Ladies Aid Society Lexington Amanda Schultz Maria Oldfield Mary Oldfield Herman Schultz Emmett Gingerich Donald Fleming Donald Ma Ber

Washington Ainsworth group meets in Long Beach California

Former Washington Ainsworth group joins twenty five members and three guests at Recreation Park in Long Beach California for a May meeting. Edith Shae non Glick sent the report noting a brief program and pink roses decor. Next gathering is planned for September.

California Edith Shaenon Glick Beautiful Recreation Park Clas House Long Beach Calif Washington-Ainsworthia Mabel Master Stephens Minnie Jennies J. W. Nebergall Edith Moody

Ladies Aid Meeting Highlights Fifty Members

Unite Presbyterian Ladies Aid met with about fifty members. Mrs. R. Livingston presided. devotions led by Ralph Kleese. Jeanette Picken of Brighton gave an entertaining reading China Blue Eyes. Mrs. Speider spoke on glass flowers from Harvard Museum, created by German makers. display details and secret were shared. Refreshments followed.

Germany

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