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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1931
Page
3
A brief notice reports trains will pass through Milwaukee with locomotives of type E pulling passenger cars. The item notes the railroad line and schedule context, indicating continued service through the city and potential timetable adjustments.
Milwaukee road acquires the Locomotor a high pressure steam engine developed with International Harvester and Ryan Car Company The unit trades a baggage car form for passenger freight use and will run between Dayenpos and Kansas City with trains 3 and 4 The system uses 1000 pounds pressure oil fuel and water recovery with roller bearings to minimize tractive effort and noise.
Miss Gladys McCreedy to teach and close her school at No 4 with a picnic today. Several residents attend Harmony club and school events. many neighbors visit and help with chores, illnesses noted, and a funeral in Washington.
A biographical work marks a milestone as the first English life to reveal a man's personal character and domestic conduct, offering intimate insight into James Boswell's portrait of Samuel Johnson.
Miss Lillian Harvey of Washington married Floyd Maxwell of Iowa City in a 4 pm ceremony at the Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev. A W Henke. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Adolph Guenther. The bride, a Washington High School graduate and former rural teacher, wore blue georgette. Maxwell, from Prairie County Illinois, worked for the Washington telephone company and belongs to the local Masonic lodge. They will live on a farm near Iowa City.
The Women’s Relief Corps outlined Memorial Day plans at a courthouse meeting attended by about 50 members. They will cut arbor vitae for wreaths at Mrs. Zaring’s home May 26 and seek help from other groups in the G A R hall. The high school visit, flag essays, flowers, and distribution of clothes and shoes were discussed, including 165 essays with prizes and ongoing relief donations.
Mrs. George Fulton hosted the Linger Longer club Friday with fourteen members and four guests. A pot luck supper is planned for June 11 at the Art Dawson home. Miss Althea Montgomery gave a book review on John Marsh, Pioneer by Lyran.
Harmon and Lewis Brinning celebrated their 75th birthday Sunday May 17 with 44 relatives at Harmon Brinning's Washington home. A noon dinner, cafeteria service, and afternoon ice cream and cake followed gatherings of family including Mrs. Arthur Duensing and many others. The Nineteenth Century club met Saturday at Mrs. Marsh W. Lailey’s home with officers reelected: President Mrs. A Anderson, Vice President Miss Helen Wilson, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Geo Morrison.
About fifty people attended a shower at Shiloh school Saturday to honor teacher Mrs Wilma Moore Schantz. The event followed her marriage this spring and marked completion of her school year with many gifts presented by parents and children.
The Legion Auxiliary holds a regular meeting at the Legion hall on Wednesday May 20 at 2 00 PM with important business. Pythian Sisters hold a regular meeting Tuesday May 19 with refreshments and a note to bring sandwiches. The Tl and H Bridge Club plans a gathering with Mrs P B Wanerus Wednesday. The Pythian Circle meets with Mrs Frank Stewart on South Iowa Avenue Wednesday.
At 3 30 P M on Friday May 22 the Woemens Home mission ary agelety of Weat Chester will meet with Mira Nifferwerper. Each mother bring a daughter for a special Mother's Day program. Bring or send your mite boxes.
Police Chief Asa Cusick of Evarta Kentucky and two aides were arrested on murder charges tied to four men killed during the Harlan County mine disturbances. Authorities say the trio aided in the fatal disorders and await trial.
Mrs Osear Hughes will entertain the independent club on Thursday afternoon at 2 00 o f luck The FB BR club will meet with Mrs Paul Harvey on Thursday afternoon at 2 00.
Community event notices reveal a music program canceled for May 20 with a silver offering to fund needs. Two candidates will receive first rank work on Monday evening as part of local society activities at 7912 K of P. Chapter Go Pb Gh plans Thursday meeting with Mrs Ralph Shannon. The Royal Women’s Club’s 20th anniversary celebration is postponed to May 2 at Mrs J N Phillips’s home.
Mrs John Shethe and family were Sunday callers at Adolph Calleathers. Mr and Mrs Carl Jarrard and family visited Mrs Pulk's mother Mrs Peter Selmitt in Muscatine. George Jarrard and Doyle called at the Slebeck home. Carl Jarrard traveled to Mr Pleasant for news of his niece Emm's illness.
WeBeth Mrs Glenn Pole and others attended social calls at Val Fuhrs and homes of Arthur Wiley and Virginia Virw. A high school style show drew Carl Jarrard Maxine Mary Ardith Stanley Mildred and Mrs Lawrence Howell. Griggs family visited relatives in Moreville on Thursday and Friday. Adolph Guenther and D C Griggs made business calls in Keota and West Chester. Clarence Fulton and baby joined a club meeting at Mrs George Putlons. Arthur Wiley and Carl Jarrard were mentioned again in the wrap up.
The Evening Journal profiles the influential buying group led by housewives and social figures. It argues women shape home goods and apparel choices, while men also form a potent consumer force. The piece emphasizes the appeal of targeting ads to these readers.
Vaccinated hogs this week. Mrs Win Eyestone and Mrs Charlie Kerr and Mrs Walton Kyle attended club at Mrs Steven Crawford's Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Henry Berdo attended George Stewart's funeral Friday afternoon.
In Wilmar Minnesota on May 18 police held three transients in connection with the death of W F P Burns of Oelwein Iowa. A fourth suspect was sought as investigators traced a drunken fight in which Burns was killed with an automobile wrench found at the scene.
A cosmetic ad touts new face powder made by exclusive French process. MELLO CLO stays on longer and smooths the skin while blending naturally with any complexion. It claims to prevent large pores, avoid irritation, and prevent a dry or pasty look. Sherman Bros Druggists.
An old advertising snippet touts Adlerika for stomach relief. It claims drinking plenty of water and eating two meals a day, with Adlerika occasionally, cures gas sour stomach and headaches by cleansing both upper and lower bowels. Sherman Bros. Drugists promote the remedy.
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