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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1939
Page
5
A humorous local column notes the rat population thriving in winter quarters, fed by garden crops and sun rays. It also covers visits, building improvements, church and community events, and local listings of moving plans and school attendance.
W D Archie argues that neutrality does not require inaction and urges direct stance against aiding Hitler. The piece cites war developments with Poland France and Britain at war with Germany and notes Egypt's diplomatic break with Germany while predicting varied public reaction to war and fashion.
Louis Dautremont disposes of his cafe interest to twin sisters Norma and Naomi Dautremont who will run the business while he enrolls at the University of Iowa to pursue a bachelor of arts degree and teaching career. Robert Frost departs Riverside for Parsons College to study geology and join the college printing department after high school and local work. The Midwest Teachers Association Musical Revue is set for September 16 at Riverside Public School with a 100 piece Hawaiian guitar orchestra and varied acts led by William Downey.
Russia reports construction of more than 16 000 schools over a four year period, signaling a rapid expansion of educational infrastructure across the country. Officials credit policy push and regional programs for accelerating school building.
In New Haven on Monday night lightning rods were stolen from the school house. The town shares in fall work with men cutting corn and making bean hay while women preserve produce. Other local items mention Wayne Hyde starting as a new beginner at New Haven and families visiting each other.
Mrs Delia Neal leads the school at West Chester with Mrs Marion Smith in charge for a corn Tuesday event.
Mary Manners reports from Crawfordsville that Marian Williams has returned to Cedar Falls to resume studies at State Teacher's College with Maude also noted among returning students.
Barnes joins Monmouth College and Manda Davies transfers to Coe College Cedar Rapids. Erwen Graber moves to Bluffton Ohio. Rev. E. EB. Voss attends Iowa Methodist conference in Burlington. J W Rich is congregational delegate with Howard Anderson as alternate. A group of girls with W B Saville heads to a cabin near Amana including Marie Darbyshire Gwendolyn Rhea Jean Cherryholmes Verena Graber and Wilma Hauenstein. Rev W G Robertson returns from Bloomington Indiana and plans to resume at Atlantic United Presbyterian Church. A B Orris ill but improving. his daughter Mrs Henry Delarpart of Mt Union helps care for him.
Madge Brooks leaves Friday for Chillicothe Missouri to attend a business college. Elmer Freyenberger worked on his silo. Madge Brooks visits Pauline Mast in Wapello and accompanies Paul Mast. Mildred Rich assists with housework at the Clyde Huston home in Crawfordsville. Donald Rinner leaves for Knoxville as Marion County agent. Grace Roth of Wayland helps at Emery Leichty home.
Richmond dispatch notes visits by Mr and Mrs Otto Bruhn of Whe Cheer to the Delbert Strabala home. Adrian Welte remains ill but shows improvement in latest reports. Mr and Mrs Frank Freund attended a relatives picnic at Columbus Junction last Sunday. Community members from nearby areas cited in brief items.
Wayland initializes Tri County League basketball official selections. Scheduled baseball games with Olds Raiders September 19 and October 10, plus October 6 at Crawfordsville. Two basketball games with Pleasant Plain set for November 14 and 21. Banquet for school boards and administrators attended by Wayland representatives. Students and staff noted activities including class enrollment and home economics projects.
Friday event drew locals including Everette Shalla and Harold Schnoebelen with West Chester, Linus Patterson served as fourth caller in Kalona Tuesday morning, and multiple families visited each other Sunday at the George Stumpf and Bernard Friese homes.
A day in their honor was held at Sunset Park to recognize Picniec with a community ceremony. Residents gathered to pay respects and celebrate contributions.
Harvey Leffer of California called on James Dvorak senior at his East Highland residence on Monday. Leffer once lived on part of the Dvorak farm as current local residents James Dvorak Jr. and his son conducted business in Wapello on Thursday. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Milo Stransky and the Heck family at the Florang and Wieland/Stalley homes. Milton Birka shelled corn.
Seven new cars were registered at the county treasurer’s office in the past week. The total with 1989 license plates now stands at 5,519, up from 5,350 a year ago on this date. Trucks licensed number 762, 66 more than last year. Owners: Ralph R. Stewart Washington Pontiac 4 door touring sedan. Margaret Stewart Washington Chevrolet town sedan. Milo T. Sorden Washington Chevrolet town sedan. Frank A. Krots Washington Dodge 4 door deluxe sedan. Nellie S. Matthess Washington Plymouth 4 door town sedan. Guy Bros. Brighton Ford 2 door sedan. W. J. Edgar Crawfordsville Ford border deluxe.
A provincial Latvian barber auctioned his 38 inch beard in public as the town band played. The 38 inch beard sold at 25 cents an inch, totaling 9.50 dollars. The barber’s shop has become the district’s most popular business.
Mr and Mrs Frank Mineer called on Robert Wielands Monday evening. Austin Collins is cutting corn for Henry Prymek in Caro. Anne Rath is visiting her grandmother Mrs Anna Rath this week.
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