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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1939
Page
6
Wayland on May 12 reports mixed chorus and concert band won firsts at the state music contest in Iowa City. Dean Mallory took tuba solo first, Helen Martin earned a two rating in cornet solo, woodwind group didn't rate, and bass clarinet audition fell short of regional qualification.
Hannah Graber and Sam Roth were married in Pulaski on May 1 with Rev. W W Miller officiating. The notice lists a string of local visits and gatherings as neighbors and relatives celebrate the day and follow weekend activities around Noble Iowa.
East Sunset community reports Friday visits among residents including Mrs Henrietta Howell and Willard with Mrs Harry Jones. Attendees at an aluminum demonstration supper and graduates list highlight spring activity. Multiple households share meals and birthday celebrations as neighbors host gatherings in Stanwood Columbus Junction and nearby areas.
Local families gathered for Sunday dinners at various homes. Notable events included three May birthdays Shown by Mrs Blanchard Mrs Scranton and Harry Jones. Other visits encompassed the Graber Williams and McGuire households near Brighton and West Chester with relatives from Washington and Columbus Junction.
A large audience attended a Crawfordsville school program on Tuesday evening featuring a display of student work in notebooks drawings embroidery sewing and manual training. The music included a band directed by Mrs Nelle Wittmer and vocal by Miss Benson with multiple pieces performed by various student groups and solos.
Wellman senior class will present the three act comedy Second Fiddle by Lepelley Friday May 19 in the high school auditorium under director Margaret Bedford. Leads are Robert Martin and Lillian Bell with a large cast including Minnie Carson Maxine Adams Wilbur the butler Cedric Olin Marion Baker Aunt Marion Durst Janet Williams Helen Ruth Durian Dorthy Van Straaten Fern Oldfield Mrs Keller Joan's mother Virginia Stricker Robert Miller.
A biographical sketch of Abigail Alcott and Louisa May Alcott exploring the mother daughter bond behind Little Women. The piece notes Marmee’s influence, her practical care during Fruitlands, and Louisa’s later support, with a Golden Rule Mothers Day Committee tribute and an appeal for a 10 cent booklet.
In Wyman May 19 update seventh and eighth graders hiked to a fire and enjoyed a weiner roast at Mr. Fred Humphreys field. The trip included a noon hike and an ice cream treat after, while spelling and arithmetic contests highlighted graded achievements and a foreign refugees debate.
Afternoon service at Cotter Presbyterian Church led by Rev. David C. Davies and assisted by Rev. M. A. Robeson and Rev. Samuel Whilding honored Mrs. Davis. Neph ews Trevor Davies Towyer Davies Emrys Owen Gomer Owen John Lloyd Evans and Grant Davis served as casket bearers. Flowers arranged by Mrs. Ernest Jones Mrs. Ruth Gipple and Miriam Davis. Mrs. Davis remained active in church work and will be deeply missed by many friends.
Brighton May 11 graduation exercises will be held at the Methodist church on May 18. Twenty two seniors, seventeen girls and five boys, will receive diplomas. Nine girls finish the normal training course: Jeat Eyestone Dorothy Warrier Louise Fritz Marian Fritz Dorothy Norton Syulth Kath eryn Wehr Mietha Ziekeloosy Edith Zihmwan.
The article lists graduates completing the commercial course and general diplomas with names Charlene Brolliar Eloise Emry Jeanette Vicken Margaret Jean Rudolph Louise Waterhouse Miriam Stennard and Clifford Weidner. It notes co valedictorians Jean Hvestene, Miriam Stannard and salutatorian Jeanette Pickens as well as illness news regarding Nancy McCreedy. Family visits include Lemley and Konrad gatherings and other Sunday guests at various homes. It ends with Netty Jean DeWolf hospitalized after a ruptured appendix.
Edna Crile and relatives visit Oskaloosa. Harmony Club hosts guests including Mrs. Vanerus and Mrs. Arnold. Birthdays observed for Myrtle Helmick. clubs Jolly Ten and Krony Krew meet Adeline Drish and Robertson home. Wade Page hosts Floyd Mills family and Nellie Mathes. Pleasant school closes Friday with Play Day at Franklin Center. Louise Eyestone to teach next year. John Williams painting home.
Gracehill column notes visitors from Elgin and Chicago expected Friday to see Mrs C A Strohm. Mushroom hunters report success with several women named Cherwinker Fleaming and Georgia Janecek among the active gatherers. Dale Robertson also part of the family visit.
Washing ol lodge No 26 A M regular meeting held first Friday of each month. Ray Coa W M A W Yard secretary.
A railway timetable fragment lists Westbound trains including No 3 Golden State Limited arriving 4:00 p.m. and No 1 Local at 11:20 p.m. plus No 43 Californian at 2:27 a.m. Eastbound services show No 4 Golden State Limited at 3:11 a.m. and Local and Californian patterns with multiple stations and agents named Goodlander Anderson Bell, Knoxville Branch details and various daily except Sunday operations, with departures for Davenport Kansas City local and Southwest Limited services.
Local schedule shows Bus No 11 from Chicago to Omaha leaving Washington at 8 57 A M. Bus No 1 departs Washington at 6 67 P M. Round trips listed with multiple Washington departures. Tickets available at Bus Depot and North Side Square. Agent AL CANTONI notes single trip to country point possible.
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