Editorial musings weave politics and community in October
A collection of quotes and reflections touches on burden, fear of the atomic bomb, and civic duty. It notes Washington Community Chest’s first year and cautions against splinter campaigns while praising coordinated fund raising. Reader letters share gardening woes and a humorous Train/Dewey anecdote, with regional papers offering varied take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Community Chest
Worth Welfare
W S C S Meeting At Crawfordsville Features Program
The September WSCS session met Tuesday afternoon October 12 at Crawfordsville Methodist Church with large attendance. Devotions led by Mrs. Harvey Thomas and prayer by Mrs. Clarence Lowe opened. Plans include Missionary study Oct 21 on Prayer and Self Denial, Thank offering Oct 17, bazaar and chicken supper Nov 18, Alaska program by Mrs. Forrest McNeil and Mrs. Walter Rich, assisted by Mrs. Herbert Rich and Mrs. Wilbert Rose. A playlet on women’s rights from a century ago was staged by several ladies. Refreshments served by a group including Mrs. Ernest Beauchamp and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Thomas
Clarence Lowe
Alaska
Forrest McNeil
Walter Rich
Herbert Rich
Wilbert Rose
Earl Lowe
Joe Jones
Howard Anderson
Cleo Fletcher
Chester Spangler
Earl Walker
Charles Wells
Max Mitchell
Carleton White
Ernest Beauchamp
Antoine Finke
Harry White
Ray Rathmel
Stanley Beck
Reminiscences of Washington Clock and Weather Years
The writer recalls a front page box with the town clock’s dimensions seven and a half foot dial three and a half foot minute hand two foot hour hand and a repaint. It notes four chimneys removed weighing 390 pounds each and a centennial July 4 heat wave near 110 degrees. Also recalls deep 1936 snows and long rural outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Downing
Fred
Journal
Will Sickels
Court House
Justice
Course House
Washington
the Journal of
Extreme Cold Closes Schools in Washington January 28 1935
Scrapbook notes record a 22 degree below zero low in Washington the night before a moderating day with noon reading 10 below. Four grade schools and several country schools closed Supt FB ARalston delayed resuming work due to the cold and heavy snow limited road traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FB. A. Ralston
Deaths Mirror Fatal Double Coincidence on West Main Street
Attorney Ed Harmeier and his sister Mrs Marie wife of Dr J A Marie died within hours of each other at 725 and 726 West Main. Dr Marie learned of the brother in law death by phone then found his wife dead. Also noted are Eva Denny resigning after 34 years as city librarian and Mrs Homer Stephen succeeding her. John McGugin of Washington, a former local youth, led camera work for Walt Disney’s Snow White after six years with the studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Harmeier
Mrs
Marie
J. A. Marie
West Main Street
Dr. Marie
Harmeier
Maine
West Main
Eva Denny
Public Library
Homer Stephen
Miss Denny
Stephen
Walt Disney
John McGugin
Washington
Roy McGugin
John
Disney Studio
Disney
West Chester WSCS gathers forty five for meeting
Forty five ladies attended the West Chester Methodist church WSCS meeting in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Robert Stephens presided and committees were formed for the annual chicken pie supper.
Rebekah Club Meets With Mrs L Reaney
Mrs Louise Reaney hosted 21 members and guests of the Rebekah club at 7 30 pm. Guests included Mrs Claude Bain Mrs O E Sisk Mrs Carrie Norman and Frances Ann Godwin. Five dollars was voted for the Youth center and a get well card was signed for Mrs L R Baker. The quilt sale raised 30 dollars and a family night cooperative supper is planned at the IOOF hall on November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Reaney
Rebekah Club
Claude Bain
O. E. Sisk
Carrie Norman
Frances Ann Godwin
Harold Brock
L. R. Baker
Methodist Guild Holds Meeting At Dorathy Turnipseed Home
Wesleyan service guild of the Methodist church met Thursday night at 7:30 at Dorothy Turnipseed’s home. Six members attended along with Louise Wasson and Norma Eyestone chaired by absent Marilyn Ruegsager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
The
Methodist Church
Dorothy Turnipseed
Louise Wasson
Norma Eyestone
Marilyn Ruegsegger
Miss Turnipseed
Lucille Rhodes
Alaska
Wilma Tait
Christian Service Fund
Pauline Blanchard
Marion Homemakers Elect Mrs Caldwell Township Chair
Mrs Howard Caldwell was elected township chairman at a Marion Homemakers meeting held Wednesday afternoon at Pleasant Hill church. 31 members attended as Mrs Alvin Kephart was named publicity chairman and Ruth Foster led the lesson on Color and Line in Dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Caldwell
Marion Township
Pleasant Hill
Alvin Kephart
Steve Walter
Ruth Foster
Acces
Ladies Club Holds Tea With American Theme
Mrs Howard Benn led with America the Beautiful as tea followed in the church dining room. Red white and blue decor marked the theme while Mrs Roy Kephart and Mrs Howard Witting poured. Committee members included Mrs Caldwell Mrs Dale Woodburn and Mrs Ed Chalupa. God Bless America ended the meeting with next gathering set for Nov 1 to study Using Your Broiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Benn
America the Beautiful
Churcle
America
Roy Kephart
Howard Witting
Caldwell
Dale Woodburn
Ed Chalupa
Eugene Chalupa
Pinochle Club Names High and Low Scorers
Mrs John Lee won high score at pinochle during the U Go I Go club meeting held yesterday at 2 PM in Mrs Paul Mast home. Mrs Claude Brain received low score. Ten members attended. Halloween refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Charles Schiebel. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Schiebel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
Paul Mast
Claude Brain
Hallowe'en
Charles Schiebel
Schiebel
Cook Elevated to Associate Patron in O E S
Max Cook was elected to fill the vacancy as associate patron at the O E S meeting held Thursday at 8 o clock in the Masonic Temple. Seventy members and visitors attended as Mrs. Fred L Longer presented him and Mrs. George Dare installed him. Pro tems were honored, and corsages and boutonnieres distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Cook
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Cook
Marshall
Fred L. Longer
George Dare
Notable Local Honor Recitals Include Mrs Baird Piano
A local observance featured the piano solo Our Best to You by Mrs Lee Baird. Honorees listed include Mr Dare Mr Cook Mrs Howard McBride Mrs Victor Blattner Mrs Goldie Robertson Mrs Lloyd Foster Mrs Paul Snakenberg Mrs Baird Mrs Art Swift Mrs Robert McFarlane Mrs George McDaniel Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger and Mrs Fred Bey with committee members Mrs H M Dodder Nellie Dodder and Mrs B Hamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Baird
Mr. Dare
Cook
Howard McBride
Victor Blattner
Goldie Robertson
Lloyd Foster
Paul Snakenberg
Baird
Art Swift
Robert McFarlane
George McDaniel
Lloyd Neiswanger
Fred Bey
Calf Heads to Three Years for Milk Prospects
A dairy farmer must raise a calf until age three to determine if she will become a profitable milk producer or simply a costly boarder. The decision hinges on her future performance as a dairy cow.
Removal of Buttons From Garment
An easy method to remove buttons involves placing a comb under the button and cutting with a razor blade. The comb protects the fabric from being cut, aiding a clean removal.
Hospital Admissions And Discharges List
At the hospital admitted yesterday were Joseph Ott Keta medical Mrs Leslie Blick 608 S Ave B surgical Today Mrs Paul Thayer 4 E Jefferson surgical Dismissed Today Mrs Lawrence Moore and son Ainsworth Mrs Meiri Koehler and son R38 Mrs Fred Speed and son Charles Joseph Nelson Robert Koehler Ainsworth Grant Humston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ott
Keta Medical
Leslie Blick
S. Ave. B
Surgical
Paul Thayer
E Jefferson
Lawrence Moore
Ainsworth
Meiri Koehler
Fred Speed
Charles Joseph Nelson
Robert Koehler
Grant Humston
Mrs Lewis Wins Costume Prize At Walnut Women’s Club Event
Sixteen members and guests gathered for the Walnut Women’s club Hallo we’en hardtime party. Mrs Everett Lewis won the costume prize as games and contests concluded. A birthday luncheon is scheduled November 11 at Mrs Glen Davis’ home with refreshments by several hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bair
Harry Schimmelpfennig
Walnut Women’s Club Hallowe'en
Everett Lewis
Schimmelpfennig
Blair
Harry Bagby
Myrop Burrows
Charles MekKay
Glen Davis
Old Sanford livery barn razed after sale to Jungbluth
Work men began razing the old Sanford livery barn on North Marion Avenue across from the post office after Carl Jungbluth purchased the lot. The print shows a 50 year old scene with carriages horses and a horse drawn hearse in front of the building.
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Sanford
Marion Avenue
Carl Jungbluth
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John Adams
Indiana
Dewey
F. G. Bagge
May's
Grinnell
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
C. M. Strain
21St St
San Pedro
California
Life Magazine
Georgia Gardner
Woodrow Wilson Dillard
Mr. Dillard
Sibley Gazette-Tribune
Estherville
WSCS
Crawfordsville
W.S.C.S
Crawfordsville Methodist Church
Bruce Cowden
Faprinever
Elder, Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Wax Marble
Post
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circculations
West Chester
West Chester Methodist Church
Chuch
Robert Stephens
Stephens
Edgar Stewart
Troy Foriash
Walter Bauer
Colling
Clarence ~Ifengger
Bert Rittenhouse
Foriash
Fred Lindenmeyer
Walter Duvall
Fred Gerdes
Alsaka
U.S.A
Stewart
James Stancer
Kenneth Cuddeback
Harry Dusenbery
Lafe Stout, Jr
David Bauer
John Hindahl
Lester Laubach
Joe
Ann
Methodist Guild
Marion
H. M. Dodder
Nellie Dodder
B. Hamer
Klein
Klothing
Iowa Ave
FORD
Mace Motor CO
Ashington, Iowa
Lewis
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