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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
8
Grace Hill Ladies Aid meeting gathered twelve members and three children. Mrs. Robert Hyde gave devotionals from a Bible chapter, a short story and prayer, followed by minutes read by Mrs. Ed Libe. The president took roll with members sharing Civil War anecdotes. Plans discussed for upcoming events.
The North Division announced a ten cent social and guest day to be held in two weeks, inviting community members and students to participate in the summer event hosted by the student pastor.
The United Presbyterian choir held a basket dinner honoring Lois Sampson Con rad who was recently married and Ruth Stewart who will marry next month. Twenty five attended the supper with decorated tables and candlelight. Beulah Stewart and Dorothy Daniel led the supper committee. Rev. W M Nichol spoke and Ruth Stewart responded. Choir practice followed.
Saturday Poppy Day sale outlined with staggered volunteer slots from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. listing names of participating Auxiliary and Legion members. Prizes for top junior auxiliary sellers and children of Legion members. theater tickets offered for sales of a dollar or more.
The highway commission approved bids on 16 state road projects, including maintenance and surfacing on Highway 1 from Washington to the Jefferson county line and Highway 22 from the Keokuk county line to Riverside. Sargent Bros Des Moines bid 3,775 and Concrete Material Co Muscatine bid 4,453.
Mr and Mrs L A Jones returned from Mayo brothers hospital Rochester Minn where they were patients recently. The T R Gillespie house on East Main received a coat of buff paint and nearby home had interior remodeling. Mr and Mrs Fred L Moore came back from Cincinnati Ohio after visiting their son Fred L Moore Jr. Hot weather marked the return trip along the highway. Mary Dougall daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Dougall graduated from St Anthonys hospital Rock Island after a three year course. Mrs Dougall attended the exercises and Mary will work as private duty in Washington.
The Centennial Whisker Club reports a near sweep against penalties in Kangaroo Court. Fifty more Washington men joined, bringing total membership to 141 with several signed cards awaiting pickup. New sponsors include Crane's Market Economy Oil Hampsher & Lee Barber Shop Ross Variety Kyle Engraving Company.
Iowa VFW posts and auxiliaries plan a May 28 visit to Knox ville veterans hospital with carpet rags candy and cigarettes. Juanita Mathers and Bunny Blair coordinate donations and the program while Washington unit members participate. Call 615-green to offer transport or arrange attendance.
A Des Moines jury of ten women and two men found Glenn Kidwell of Kelly Iowa guilty of manslaughter in the hitchhike slaying of W N Lowe a Des Moines Salvation Army worker. He faces sentencing June 3 before Judge Loy Ladd.
Jurors began deliberations yesterday at 10:15 after testimony and later retired for the night. The defendant, a youth, had been tried on first degree murder charges and resumed deliberations this morning.
Twelve states derive names from Baslish roots, twenty six from Indian origins, ten from French and Spanish sources. The text notes a mix of etymologies reflecting diverse influences in state namings.
Des Moines Iowa officials who travel to invited functions out of town must pay their own way state Comptroller C Fred Porter declared The issue arose when Secretary of State Earl G Miller asked for 17 for expenses for attending the Pella tulip festival and governor s day at the State University of Iowa at an executive council meeting.
Des Moines officials say traffic violators should fear patrols in rural areas as well as on main thoroughfares. Commissioner Karl Pichler announced plans to deploy patrol members off the beaten track to increase enforcement beyond major highways.
In Sioux City Merkel suffered the loss of his right eye from a bottle of charged water exploding during delivery. Authorities report the incident occurred during the handling of the container. The report notes severe facial injury and an immediate hospital transfer.
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