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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1938
Page
3
Placentia California diary notes a spring trip visiting Palm Springs canyons and a Biltmore Theatre crowd in Los Angeles. The author stays with Major Latta in San Diego at 2720 Wellborn avenue, recalls visiting friends, family gatherings with the Bells and Dunlevys, and contrasts homes in Monson Massachusetts and San Diego.
The author recalls a 1910s trip to San Diego with family and friends highlighting Balboa Park La Jolla and the Pacific causeway. They describe Mrs Stella Porter Kelly and her husband Mr Kelly facing illness, praise Mrs Maude Post and Miss Ella Woodford, and note a warm reunion with Mrs Edith Simmons Nelson and Mr Ed Bovee alongside a brag about Ralph Dougherty and Carleton Wilson’s appreciation for a Horn of Plenty china collection.
At the hospital a daughter named Donna Joan was born to Mr and Mrs Bernard Stanley at 2 55 pm weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. A son to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Droll at 2 20 am weighing six pounds thirteen ounces. Discharged: Robert Oconnor Ainsworth Mrs Ollie Blake Mrs Vera Boyer both of Washington and Mrs Virgil Lintz of Kalona. A 110 p m and a 210 pm birth. a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Pehler at 11 05 am weighing five pounds. Ethel Mae Churchill Keota admitted Saturday night as accident patient. Doris Jean Duttweiler Wellman had appendectomy Saturday evening. Mrs Ira Nordyke Ainsworth had appendectomy this morning. Tuesday Mrs Nancy Kiesey Washington admitted last evening for observation.
Mrs. Clarence Woods and daughter Zilpha Marie were dismissed last evening. Thursday Mrs. Laurence Droll and baby son Marvin Lee were dismissed yesterday afternoon for their home in Ainsworth.
Stemple White of Oskaloosa dies after weeks illness and is buried in Bnchton cemetery. Mrs Roger Leedy a former West Chester resident dies in Selma after a serious illness. Mrs W A Carson of Davenport dies. they marked their fifth anniversary on April 5. Emma Bain dies at home after short illness with asthma and heart trouble. formerly of Cottonwood, moved to Wayland five years ago.
Peter L Eicher 79 a prominent Wayland resident and father of Leslie Eicher of Washington died Tuesday night at his home after a heart attack earlier. Jacob C Miller 77 died at his home near Wellman after a long illness with pernicious anemia and complications. Lucille Morrow 20 daughter of Roy Morrow of Colorado was killed in an automobile crash in Colorado. the family formerly lived in Washington. Mrs Charles O Jones of Flint Michigan died Tuesday at her home. she was a former Washington county resident.
On May 13 a federal group filed a report recommending prohibition of a proposed merger between Burlington Trailways and Interstate Transit Lines. The report argues competition between transcontinental bus lines would be restrained. The two companies operate motor coach services under parent railroads.
Break Ground for a nurses home donor Winfield Smouse turns first spade for the building during National Hospital Day ceremonies. Engagement announced Myrtle Bolee and Thomas Anderson of Chicago plan June wedding. Hazel Alderson returns from Asheville and will tour Europe. Rev Willard Wylie has a call to preach in Newton. Washington junior college accredited. inspectors report strong prospects. Dr H Masson to New York for postgraduate study. Choir to perform Pinafore at high school with local participants. W R C contributions aid aviators. Dr C W Stewart undergoes gallstone surgery in Rochester. sister Mrs. Ralph Smith accompanies. Mrs Dave McLaughlin attends eastern missionary convention. grandmother hosts children in her absence.
Chalmers Grocery on North Town Avenue was sold to D. H. McLaughlin Dr. C. W. McLaughlin W. S. Eldridge and J. M. Godfrey. D. C. Kilcore of Brighton to manage the elevator and M. R. Meek to continue to manage the grocery store.
Commencement program notes Mise Vandaline Neiswanger daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Neiswanger as valedictorian. Dr W A Jessup president of the state university will present the commencement address. Shirley Clark delivered the welcome to the class.
Bids for the Washington High School project were opened today as officials seek a contractor to build the new facility. Responses from multiple firms are under review to determine the lowest qualified bid and project timeline.
Mrs L S Patterson president of chapter J P B E O with Mrs A R Miller past state president and Mrs A R Dewey past supreme president attended the state convention of P F E O at Centerville. Delbert Sayre a high school student won county honors in the essay contest for farm boys conducted by the state fair association.
Roths childs was elected president H Fr Darbyshire vice president Ralph Shannon secretary and Frank Sage treasurer J H Warren A E Atchison L F Henderson J B McElhinney and Will Harwood named to the board of directors.
The county draft registration board includes M. Keek W A Gibson John Applegate Charles Hebner J M Lyth George Ross and A N Alberson, named to oversee local registration duties.
All sorts of odds and ends of jewelry were displayed in the window of the Caner music store. They were arranged to attract customers and reflect a busy urban storefront.
Under a January 1937 contract, Burlington Trailways proposes absorbing the Interstate Transit Lines into a single extended operation subject to Interstate Commerce Commission approval. The plan would place Burlington within the National Trailways system, a major competitor to Greyhound, and the report questions whether such absorption serves the public interest.
The usefulness of soap lies in dirt particles floating away in an emulsion. The chemicals in soap are not highly effective cleaners by themselves.
May 9 wedding of Stella Hulse and Jesse Ashby conducted by Rev. Tracy, brother of Mrs Port Lewis of Washington. Neighbors surprised the couple on their anniversary. celebration planned by daughter Verne. Local notes report community events, business news, and society updates including DeMolay, American Legion, library events, and youth groups.
Highlights include a pigeon race organized by Hubert Walker of Express agency, G. Marshall buying KE W. Kessel service station in Brighton, and 19 county candidates filing for the primary. Local events cover music contest ratings, band success, art exhibits, PTA leadership, and track meets. Also noted are several weddings, relocations, and civic notices with community figures from Washington, Brighton, and Ottumwa.
Brighton officers and Sheriff Teeter responded to a murder report on the Gil Vincent farm. Tom Pierce arrested the would-be killer as he tried to board a train. Charley Meacham fired the shot injuring Will Garbrick who faces an even chance of recovery after Garbrick threatened wage garnishment over a $10 loan.
The Democrat notes a shift away from old fashioned commencements with students in their best attire and girls in pink rib bon dresses. TH. L. Seerley of Cedar Rapids is slated to address the graduating class.
Wal lace school principal Park J L Brockhart passed the Supreme Court examination for admission to the bar after diligent study. He read while teaching and during vacations and answered the questions properly to earn his license.
A telegram announced the arrival of a son, David Palmer Livingston, at the home of Mr and Mrs Schuyler Livingston in Chicago, on May 14. Col Palmer takes pride in his namesake.
Lightning damaged the Bollean home tearing away chimney and cornice and furrowing siding. Mrs. and Mrs. Bollean slept nearby and woke only after smelling smoke and discovering plaster torn from their room with wallpaper shredded.
Eight new cars were registered this week, bringing the county total of licensed vehicles for the year to 5053. The update notes steady growth in local vehicle registrations through the period.
A quirky collection of quips about stamp collecting troubles barbers and teeth. The piece muses on avoiding world trouble wordplay about knots smiles and writing warnings about swindlers and sharks. It reads as light humor with no clear single event.
Spider monkeys derive their name from a thin spidery look with long legs and tails. They typically lack thumbs and use their paws as hook-like supports while climbing. In captivity, they use tails to retrieve peanuts beyond reach, reflecting reliance on their prehensile tails. Brazil is their native home.
Iowa City’s Owen B Thiel spoke to Scout troop 32 on Tuesday night. J F North authorized to haul coal between Middlegrove IL and Washington. Delmer and wife moved into 1117 East Main after their Saturday marriage. Republican luncheon at Presbyterian church to hear Senator L J Dickson and other candidates. Singer Jesse P Robertson performed at U P church Friday to fund Young People’s convention delegates to Ames. Joe Melinski and wife visited South Bend IN. Daniel H Pedtke led music week. Jane Tlody awarded Smith College social work scholarship to finish her Master’s. Joe Tuea elected VP of Southeastern Iowa football and basketball officials association. Last wrestling show of season held at city hall Friday. Merle Benson of Newton and Betty Ross of Newton wed at U P parsonage. Benson manages Newton A and P. Salvation Army canvass conducted under W L Howe. Kenneth Carris leads memorial day services. A Baldridge to speak. Only two Civil War survivors left in county, Dr J C Rolee and L F P Stgafoore. J C Cannon elected president. Travid McLaughlin VP. Richard Stephens sec treas of new Washington County Producers and Feeders’ Association. Henry Mast of Crawfordsville celebrated golden anniversary May 10. Mrs Glenn Wilson and Mrs PP Weldin attended General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Kansas City. Rvesell Frink spoke to Y’s Men on state highway maintenance division. Fortnightly club plans May 19 meeting at a church. Thermometer reached 41 on Wednesday.
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