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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1941
Page
2
Mrs. Nary Ann Van Winkle, 89, fell yesterday morning at 924 South Avenue C when she rose from the porch and became faint, breaking her left hip. She was taken to Washington County Hospital.
Ames residents Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Kerr hosted relatives while Bertha Shick visited Ottumwa and Lemmon family. A fleet of local visitors attended a potluck for nephew Eugene Chalupa on furlough from Camp Bowie Texas. Weekend guests included San Diego residents Mrs. Jessie Brown and Mrs. Lois Thacher.
Mrs. Peter Witting of Kalona was admitted Sunday evening as a surgical patient. Mrs. Mary Ann Van Winkle of Brighton was admitted Sunday evening for treatment of a fractured left hip.
Washington Indees offense powers past Ottumwa 7 to 4 at Blattner field. Red Mellecker pitched all nine, allowing 10 hits and 1 walk with 5 strikeouts for his second victory. Dale Burich had four hits and two doubles, lifting the Indees in a contested early game and again in the sixth with two key doubles. Ottumwa’s Jimmy Criswell took the loss as the visitors were charged with costly errors in key innings. Next Sunday Davenport Maroons visit as part of the summer schedule with coach Bob Fitzke leading the Tri-City standout team.
National League standings show New York leading with six wins and 18 losses, followed by Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia and Boston in the table. Sunday results include St Louis sweeping Pittsburgh in a doubleheader, Brooklyn defeating Philadelphia, New York beating Boston, and Chicago shorting Cincinnati with a 3 to 2 win. Pitchers listed for today's games include Olsen vs Shoun in St Louis and Crouch vs Fitzsimmons in Brooklyn among others.
American League standings show Cleveland and Chicago atop the list with mixed marks. Chicago 7 Detroit 3. Boston 10 New York 3. Philadelphia 7 Washington 3. St Louis 6 Cleveland 0. Detroit notes Newson 2 6 and Cleveland Smith 3 2. Mr and Mrs Harvey Moore of Iowa City were weekend guests in Dr C A Bolle’s home.
Des Moines report quotes Antowan after Washington visit claiming the nation’s power leans toward the South in government. He notes southern Democrats gain seniority, easing their voting goals, while northern lawmakers show loyalty to southern interests on key taxes. Tobacco taxes cited as a luxury shield for southern interests.
A back-to-work movement at 11 west coast shipyards gained support from 500 Alameda county building trades council members defying a 17 day strike by AFL CIO machinists. Strikers ignored an appeal from 17 AFL craft unions to resume work on more than 500 million dollars of maritime and naval commission contracts.
Edward Barker and his wife visit Iowa for two weeks visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids Sigourney and Fairfield. DAR meeting guest state regent Mrs von Krog to attend tomorrow afternoon. Calif trip explores family ties as others visit Los Angeles and St. Louis.
A Mississippi farmhouse reunion brings together Ernest and Joe Parsons after 23 years and their sister, followed by the discovery of a third brother, revealed when John McCrory, a hospital case worker, connects them by long distance.
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance reports show higher private savings totaling 1.748 billion dollars in 1939 from 2,044,000 people, with over 2,000 institutions insured up to 5,000 dollars. November assets reached 121.9 million, reserves 20.7 million, and only seven aid cases occurred among 2,189 insured institutions.
Charles S. Snyder of York Pennsylvania is cited as the oldest automobile dealer in America not by age but by distribution. He sold steam carriages before true automobiles, once frightening a prospective buyer who refused to close a deal after a steam speed demonstration.
In a Cambridge Mass case about drunk driving, attorney Frederick V. McMenimen questioned Patrolman Arthur E. Johnson about how the defendant was treated. Johnson said he ripped the shirt when grappling with the man, causing McMenimen to lose the case at the bar.
The American Chemical Society reports that powdered grass could season meals like salt and provide vitamins from fruits and vegetables. Researchers W. R. Graham G. O. Kohler and C. F. Schnabel of Kansas City claim a grass powder can be added to most foods.
Mr and Mrs A Y Thomson returned to Des Moines Saturday evening after a two day visit with Mr and Mrs A E Atchison and Jean.
Twelve members of the Junior Missionary society met at the United Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon. Margaret McCleery attended as a guest with Bob Kleese leading the meeting. The program included a game matching pictures of missionaries and Mrs Everett Simpson provided refreshments.
Mrs. Manton Hebner hosted fourteen Nineteenth Century club members for a one o clock luncheon Saturday at the Hebner cabin on the Cedar river. Tables on the screened porch held wildflower decorations. Afterward guests walked along the river and enjoyed the outdoors. Helen Wilson read from Take to the Hills by Marguerite Lyon, a writer who lives in the Ozark mountains and uses the pen name Marge of Sunrise Mountain, often appearing in the Chicago Tribune.
Stewart school faculty honored three members not returning this fall with a farewell dinner in the community room. Flavia Richards and Helen Thompson led dinner arrangements as guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. Ralston. A faculty wives picnic followed with a gift to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowles.
The Catholic Daughters of America held their annual May breakfast yesterday morning at the home of Mrs. Joe Wehr. Fifteen members attended with two guests Mrs. Martin Kern and Mrs. Clifford Blech. Bouquets of spring flowers decorated the tables and after breakfast the group took communion at St James church.
Mrs. Leslie Dunlap in Chicago is arranging Washington county homes for the summer placement of boys and girls from the Howell Neighborhood House. The group will arrive in Washington during the last week of June, likely June 24. Several children have not yet been invited, and Mrs. Dunlap at 802 East Madison Street has photos of those awaiting host families. Prospective hosts may call 629J.
President Roosevelt signed the commodities loan bill to aid farmers in the 1941 AAA program. Loans cover 85 percent of parity on cotton, corn, wheat, rice, and tobacco, plus soil conservation and parity payments. Corn loans set at 75 percent of parity, replacing previous lower terms for this year. Parity measures link prices to 1909–1914 purchasing power.
Thirty one members of the Fortnightly club and retiring board members met for a luncheon to discuss the district convention in Washington at the end of September. Mrs B F Bostwick Jr decorated tables. Mrs Glenn B Holden led the meeting and announced committee chairmen for the Iowa Federation event.
Royal Neighbors prepare for the 26th assembly in Muscatine on Wednesday in the 1.0.C.F. hall with about 260 delegates expected. Registration starts at 9 AM followed by welcome by Way or Lytle, open for public at 10, with a schol of instruction at 1 PM led by Mrs Florence Bridges.
Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr. is at sea with Admiral E J King and will not hold his Monday press conference. A treasury spokesman said Morgenthau was aboard with the Atlantic fleet commander and the purpose of the trip was not disclosed.
Ruth Marie Blattner turns 12 alongside J N Phillips F G Live and Leroy Pratt who also celebrate. Francis Eugene Beliel and Daisy Huber share birthdays with Stanley Lemley. Marilyn White reaches age two.
Community groups list events this week from DeMolay to Missionary society. Pot luck suppers at Masonic Temple, Baptist church, and country clubs. sewing for Red Cross. group arbors for Memorial Day. various clubs meet in afternoons and evenings with roll calls and lightweight socials. Budget includes pot luck meals and dessert luncheons throughout the week.
The West Chester Pythian Sisters will meet Tuesday evening May 27 at the hall with full attendance urged to discuss plans for the annual Memorial Service. By Order of the M.E.C. The Presbyterian Cottage prayer meeting is set for Wednesday morning at 9 30 at Mrs Kensler home 514 North Avenue Pp 8612.
The supreme court ruled that Congress may regulate primary elections for federal candidate nominations. The decision overturns a Louisiana district judge who had dismissed indictments against five New Orleans election officials charged with fraudulent vote counting.
The Y's Men program Tuesday evening will open to the public at 7 15. A representative from a major electric manufacturing company will give a demonstration expected to be very interesting.
The Washington County VFW Auxiliary hosted a district meeting at the K C hall with 80 attendees from Fa Keokuk Fort Madison Jine Iowa City Ottumwa Burlington and West posts. District president Mrs Johnson announced re election and appointed officers. memorial services music and readings followed with a pot luck supper and convention committee named.
Women golfers of the Cou club plan a nine oclock start Wednesday for a golf day. Mrs Robert Young chairs arrangements and announces a lunch at 1230. Members should bring own table 'Vice sandwiches and a dish pass. Golf follows with prizes for morning and afternoon scores and an important business meeting to close.
The Iowa Taxpayers Association reported 44 cities with populations over 50,099 reduced per citizen spending on streets and parks in 1940 while health costs per resident rose. Total street spending fell to 1.523 million, a three percent drop from 1939. park and health expenditures shifted with minor changes amid budget constraints.
A yellow flag hung from the ship's halyard warns of pestilence aboard, signaling health risk to crew and any port authorities.
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