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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1934
Page
8
At The Hospital John Boileau left the Washington county hospital today. James Kirton left the Washington hospital.
G FE Frey will be at Cy Bush residence 427 So 4th Ave on Saturday May 26 for professional massage. Mrs Roscoe Jones of San Francisco visits relatives with meetups in Mt Pleasant. she plans to depart Saturday for Boston to visit sister Esther Calderwood. Mrs Anton Nicholsen of Mediapolis helps care for new baby Mary Jo Johnson. W S Munro plans to attend his class reunion at Town State College Ames during commencement. Mr and Mrs Jr M Kely returned from Cedar Rapids where Kelly attended K C convention. Dr Marie and Martin Whittaker also delegates. Mrs Ann Myers and Miss Margaret Meswirgin of Minneapolis visit H J Myers family northwest of Washington. Clara andkner spent Sunday at Myers home.
A slate of candidates announces runs for county sheriff state senator and county attorney in Washington county. Charles Al. Denison and A Claire Dewey declare Republican bids in the June primary while Mary Cherry Newbold seeks the Chetek district attorney nomination.
The Journal today carries its fourth Victorial Supplement praised by readers and advertisers as a strong attraction. Pictorials include Washington County historical items and photos of Washington high school and junior college graduates. The Ainaworth section appears every second Wednesday, alternating with the Crawfordsville section. The College Cardinal from Washington Junior College runs with Hi-Lights, the high school publication.
Professor Walter Foster of Iowa State College Ames died from skull fracture and internal injuries after a collision on the Lincoln highway four miles west of De Kalb UL. Mrs. Foster suffered cuts and shock. The couple were en route to Chicago when their car hit a truck driven by Joe Montovitz of Fremont Nebr. A second truck driven by Joe Van Doon of Rock Valley Iowa collided with the ambulance and stalled vehicle causing damage.
Riverside senior class members include Lara Wingler Vera Novy Maxine O Loughlin Funice Craig Lloyd Herring Norbert Kephart Difford Lynn and Joseph Best. Rev Fred E Miller will deliver the baccalaureate at the Methodist church Sunday May 27 and a class play Depend On Me is set for St Mary’s hall Friday May 25.
The city of London has paid quit rent to the crown for over seven years for lands within the city. The annual rite is performed in the city law courts and the payment typically includes a bundle of faggots horse shoes and a number of nails.
J A Taylor was elected president of the Washington Y's Men’s club. Officers include Dave Elder vice president Dr W O D Dwyer secretary Leigh Soule treasurer. New board members are Glen Eldridge Guy Carleton and Dr R A Henderson. Outgoing president Lee Holland receives appreciation. Clarence Logan of the Chamber of Commerce spoke on progress and ties with the U S Chamber.
Wallace M. Short, running in the Republican gubernatorial race in Iowa, denounced what he called petty campaign futility. He warned of looming housing evictions within a year and urged the next governor and the Legislature to use state power to defend homes.
Mrs J J Statler and daughter Hazel visited at the Merle Statler home while several guests from Wichita Kansas joined Sunday gatherings at the WL Hotle home. Various families including the Hotle, Heck, and Smith households shared meals and afternoon visits through Sunday and Monday in New Haven.
Weekend visitors were at the parental Joseph Heitzuian home. Peter Barnett of Cedar Rapids visits this week with old time friends in Riverside. Mr and Mrs Harry Nesler and family of Iowa City were part of the gathering.
A White Shrine gathering at the Congress hotel and Masonic temple featured an elegant banquet, formal gowns, and floral decorations. St. Paul and Racine visitors, escort girls, and officers filled many roles as the group prepared for a supreme visit in Rock Island and a host of attendees from Iowa and Illinois.
Sunday guests at the home of Dr. and Mrs. KE E Blythe included Mr and Mrs Edward Bushes and son Bobby John with Mr and Mrs Paul Snyder of Kalona visiting Fairfield for a rural carriers meeting last Friday evening.
The Iowa City area council of the Boy Scouts of America announces a ten day per period summer camp at Camp Rotary near Iowa City starting June 4. The program emphasizes safety, healthful meals, swim instruction, and cooking tests for Merit Badges under a veteran staff led by Glen Fordyce with assistants Mann Scannell and Karpan.
Ainsworth hosts district Sunday school conventions on May 27 with afternoon sessions at 2 p m near Haskins Presbyterian church and an evening gathering at the Ainsworth Methodist church. Melvin Gingrich of Washington junior college will speak on World Peace in the afternoon, with special music and officers' reports. the evening features a temperance play by a West Chester cast. Edkins of Ainsworth presides.
The article outlines the evolution of the U S Supreme Court with successive chief justice to associate counts. It then covers a high school era scout program detailing junior staff selections with names Troop numbers locations and roles in crafts nature study model airplanes rope work and leather work.
A letter defends BLWL dances at Moose Hall every Friday claiming orderly conduct. An ice cream social is planned for Friday May 25 with the Crone Orchestra providing music starting at 6 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Tom Holland and their son Bobby spent the weekend here while Mr and Mrs Holland plan to move to Philadelphia in a few weeks. Bobby stays with his grandmother Mrs Holland. Harry Whittaker reported from Chicago that about half of the Iowa Livestock Commission Co pens survived the stockyards fire and 200 head saved and sold. he called John Babcock to confirm. The fire damage and rebuilding effort drew interest for a potential Chicago visit.
Mrs. Carl Jungbluth visits relatives in La Crosse Wisconsin. Mrs Emma Bopp stays at the Jungbluth home. Frank Chilcote family moves to 1005 South Iowa Avenue with W D Booths former residence. Chilcotes stayed with W A Chilcote since last October from Canada. Family includes Alice 18 and William 16. Mrs John Dodd ill but improving. Mrs Ethel Kerr staying with her. Maude Shellabarger McCartney rents 208 East Main and cares for Miss Cora Effort.
A Republican caucus will be held for Jackson township voters Friday night at Jackson Center School in Spoom.
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