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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1940
Page
2
Local residents hosted relatives from Indiana Wisconsin Iowa and Florida during weekend visits. Travelers include William Glassburner from Gary and the Reinbeck and Moothart families visiting Carris Muck Hobson and Rose households. A Florida reunion complemented trips to Washington D C Henderson North Carolina and New York City areas.
Mrs Don Cooper of Corning Iowa known here as Ada Hethcote died after Brights disease at Mayo hospital Rochester Minnesota. She was 20 born in Ainsworth daughter of Wayne and (Mrs) Hethcote and survived by husband parents and siblings with relatives in Corning Lenox and Dodge Center.
Mrs Tom Carson and her baby son John were discharged from the hospital and headed home to Washington yesterday.
Ottumwa’s South Side Merchants handed the Indees a 6 to 0 defeat marking a rough return after a month layoff. Lloyd Houk scattered three hits as Ottumwa capitalized on misplays in left field and a wild outing by Dale Kennedy. The team heads into Labor Day with Riverside on the slate and Kennedy slated to pitch again.
Baseball standings show Brooklyn leading the NL with 71 wins and .677 pct, followed by Cincinnati and St. Louis. A slate of Sunday results includes Brooklyn sweeping New York in two, Pittsburgh over St. Louis, and Cincinnati over Chicago, with two games each. In the AL Cleveland leads at .600, New York and Chicago follow, with multiple pairings listed for today’s schedule across both leagues.
The United Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville hosted a Friday aft ernoon meeting of the Junior Missionary society followed by a picnic dinner. Mrs. Mabel Monson displayed the society banner from Presbyterial for largest attendance. The event honored Mrs. Webster who organized the group with aide Mrs. Ralph Howell.
Mrs. Charles McKay entertained at a noon dinner at her home south of town to honor her husband and Mrs. Murray Conger's birthdays. A fried chicken dinner and a birthday cake were served. Guests included Frank McKay, Mr. and Mrs. Conger, Lloyd McKay, Mrs. Aaron Bailey, and Mrs. Mary McGraw.
A column notes that 23 year old Adel hoven Raymond Adel hoven of Dubuque took his life near Platteville Wisconsin by inhaling carbon monoxide fumes from his car. Friends say he brooded over possible military draft.
Rita and Renee Hettler, 13, of New Hampton are twins in birth but different handwriting. Rita writes with her right hand, Renee with her left. They are registering for the International Twins association convention in St. Louis, Missouri.
Le Mars Western Union college was assured a civilian pilots training course for the coming school year by the final approval of the civil aeronautics board. Twenty students, under present plans, will be trained during the first semester. Requirements are physical fitness and one year of college work.
Ottumwa man Harry Nelson 42 an employee of Hall Candy Co. for 17 years died after collapsing while changing a tire in his garage at home. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Police used radio Sunday to locate daughter Mrs Victor Darrell who had left in the morning on a motor trip.
In Iowa City three alarm clocks and elastic glass wristwatch bands were stolen after a plate glass window was broken. The robbery mirrors a recent surge of Des Moines window robberies.
Earl Cronk, 52, a resident of the state soldiers home in Marshalltown, was found dazed by a police car crew. He was taken to Broadlawns General Hospital where he said a man slugged and robbed him in his car Saturday night, taking about 36 dollars. Cronk requested to be released and returned to Marshalltown.
Alonzo Fisher of Webster City became a victim in a penny matching scheme in Des Moines. Walking west from the station with two strangers, the men allegedly urged continued bets until Fisher owed them $100. They demanded a watch valued at $110 and a $10 ring as security while he sought money.
In Fayette, 17 year old F B Claxton Jr suffered a spleen rupture from a pre school football drill. The injury appeared minor at first but worsened at home leading to emergency blood transfusion efforts by the local athletic staff and teachers.
Darwin Darky Martin 22 of Jefferson escaped serious injury when his Taylor craft plane struck a knoll during a race at the air show. He crawled free and was hospitalized with numerous cuts and several missing teeth. He said he had no business racing without experience.
Dr and Mrs Fred Blick will depart in the morning for their New Kensington Pennsylvania home after a several weeks stay with his parents Mr and Mrs L E K Blick and Mrs Blicks sisters Mrs Oscar Lane and Mrs Roy Crossett of Brighton Also Howard Eldridge family plans departure for St Louis Missouri tonight after a brief stay with relatives
A 1940 Labor Day feature asks what place workers hold in national ranks and whether individuals can climb those ranks. It notes about 45 million Americans fall under labor and presents images telling the story of laborers’ lives and advancement.
The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon at the church in West Chester. Mrs. Nellie Booth will chair the refreshment committee with Mrs. Frank Scranton, Mrs. Keith Stewart, Mrs. Clement Griffith, and Mrs. W. T. Rittenhouse assisting. The meeting date was moved to the first Wednesday of the month from the second.
Mr and Mrs Earl Eldridge of Indianola spent the weekend at the parental Eldridge home. They arrived yesterday to join his parents and brother for a short stay and family time.
Maxine Simons daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Simons of Washington marries Wayne Chamberlin son of Mr and Mrs Harry Chamberlin in a single ring ceremony at the Little Brown church Nashua. Attendants Mary Walker and Dallas Chamberlin. The couple will reside at 115 West Madison street Washington.
The first Gault reunion, descendants of Mr. and Mrs J E Gault of Washington, met in Sunset Park on Saturday. A noon tureen picnic, business meeting, and election of next year’s officers followed by games and reminiscences. Plans set for a late August gathering with many Gault family members noted in attendance.
Patricia Edwards of Brighton and Carrell L. Davisson of Fairfield were married at 3 PM Saturday in the bride's mother’s home. Rev. Hebner officiated with immediate family present. Attendants were Lorena Stockman and Victor Davisson. The couple planned a short state trip after the reception and noted school origins.
The Thomas Simpson reunion gathered Thursday in the G. A. R. room for a noon dinner followed by a meeting led by president Mrs. William Beggs. Read minutes, welcomed two new members, noted a birth and a death, and re elected officers. A Simpson history was shared and a coat of arms from Scotland displayed.
Francis Taylor McDonald turns 85 and joins the Three Quarter Century club. Other holiday birthdays include James Casey Jr and Darlene Wolfe. Mr and Mrs M J Orr mark 55 years since marriage, both Three Quarter Century members. Kenneth Sheetz and George Shuppy also celebrate birthdays, with Clarence Goodwin aged 16.
A county convention of the W. C. T. U. will meet at the Methodist church in Wellman next Wednesday, September 4, with registration starting at 9 15 A. M. A Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting follows at the home of Mrs. Frank Pearson, 1008 North Iowa Avenue.
The notice notes a bridal gown in blue and white silk crepe to be worn at home after September 10 at 208 North B Street in Fairfield. Attendees include the bridegroom's mother and siblings Virginia Victor Rosalie Alice and Gordon Hornbeck of Fairfield plus Mrs. Clara Sehott of Washington DC and others from East Pleasant Plain Rubio and Fairfield.
Community groups list events from Monday to Friday at various venues in West Chester area. D program includes Daughters of VFW, Rainbow Girls, Nurses Association, Pythian Sisters, O E S, ladies aids, Republican and Woman's clubs, with times from 2:30 to 9:30 p.m. and locations such as Union hall, Masonica Temple, and churches.
Ellen Gilman formerly of Kenneth North Dakota and Killen Gilman of Omaha wed Forrest Davidson of Omaha in Omaha on August 26. The ceremony mirrored the bride’s twin sister’s wedding with bridesmaids and best man present. After a brief honeymoon the couple will reside in Omaha where Davidson works. he is son of the late BE Davidson of Crawfordsville.
Miss Manda Davies presents a piano recital featuring pupils at the Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville on August 29. The program includes works by Thompson Bentley Davis Gault Rolfe and Haydn with solos duets and a finale by Cadets on Parade.
The W C T U convention in Wellman at the Methodist church on September 4 lists a full day program with registration at 9 15 am, devotional sessions, business, a dime card collection, reports from local unions, an address by Jessie Earhart, songs and instrumental pieces, and a benediction to close. The event features speakers Mrs Ada Ith Mrs Dewey Rev George Pennington and music by performers including Johanna Maxwell and Miss Davies.
A Saturday recital at the United Presbyterian Church featured Geraldine Bartow in her first piano showcase. With four years of study under Miss Helen Hervey, she played Bach, Mozart, Chopin and others to an approving audience, while her teachers and hosts offered praise for the performance and program.
Co hostesses Mrs Ross Levert and Mrs Frank W On led a 1 pm luncheon for ten in Wellman with fall flower centerpieces and games afterward. Guests included Mrs Henry Durian and others. A separate cooperative dinner hosted by Mrs Glenn Dill at the Hicks home drew guests such as Mrs Marie Foget and Mrs Loren Robertson. A picnic and bridge evening followed for Miss Jean McIntosh and friends at the Anderson home with football on the TV.
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