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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
5
Karl Turner, a Murray mail carrier, wrestled a runaway mail cart and lost consciousness briefly before regaining awareness. The incident disrupted a local delivery route and prompted a brief safety check.
The Wellman high school gym hosted the annual alumni banquet on Friday May 24 with 105 attendees. Officers elected included Roy Wetrich president Walter Shrader vice president Mrs Leo Kinsinger secretary and Charlotte Bidwell treasurer.
Wellman May 30 report notes W Q V members gathered May 27 at Mrs L C Miller’s home for a three course breakfast. Seventeen members and one guest, Mrs Westermark of Washington, attended. Newly elected officers were installed by Mrs Ross Severt: Durst president Steninger vice president, secretary Steninger, fed secretary Gingerich, auditor Gingerich.
The wedding of Dr. J. M. Chittum of North Liberty to Miss Emily Krausehaar of Warsaw, Illinois, occurred May 21 at a Warsaw Lutheran church. Attendants were Minnie Bliesener and Jack Kraushaar. A reception at the Le Grand home in North Liberty followed, with about 150 guests.
Miss Luthiera Yeggy of Iowa City visited relatives in Riverside at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J L Yeggy and family. Mrs Fred Hall and daughters Thelma and Lucile from Jacksonville Illinois spent time with local families. Kalona hosts Relokah convention district No 92 with attendees including Mrs Carrie Iden and others. Mr and Mrs Albert Weber welcomed their grandson Cecil Hotz of Lone Tree. Robert Wieland and sons Ronald Larry and Lester of Lone Tree visited Riverside with Mrs Wieland’s parents Frank Minecer and wife.
Riverside Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion met at the Legion HQ. A $2.50 membership prize was won for county totals and $16 in clothing aided needy families. Serving committees were named for each month from June to March with multiple members listed.
The candidate explains origins in Kgypt and Washington upbringing. He lists education at Washington High School, Junior College, and Iowa Law School, and notes partnership with Schuyler Livingston in law since June 1938. He joins YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, and Y's Mens Club and expresses Wunsch to own a home in Washington County.
Riverside residents recall a Delta Delta club meeting hosted by Mrs. Paul Knebel at her Riverside area home. Members spent the afternoon Monday with bridge games beginning at three and refreshments served.
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