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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1941
Page
2
Local residents travel for visits and shopping. Hazel Redlinger and others spend Sunday in Grinnell while several Washington residents shop in the city. Tax reminders urge payment by September 30th as Marion George notes. A Kansas trip and church preparations are mentioned along with visits to Drake University and regional homes.
A string of local and nearby residents visit Ed Aston and each other. The list includes Mr and Mrs Ellis Moore and Valerie Pollock of Denver, Colo. Mr and Mrs W J Ramsey of Newkirk Okla. Miss Finney and Miss Hilson in Chicago after visiting New Orleans. John Muirhead of Traer guest of Rev George Kerr and his family. Mr and Mrs M C Delong returning from the Ozarks and visiting Castle Rock Courts residents George and Mrs Slosser. Mrs DeLong visits Kansas City and Adel to see Roy Caviness. Also a special Friday sale of Annis Fur Coats priced 69.50 to 500.00 by E M Bridges Co. and a birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Dave Messenger.
An all day prayer retreat hosted by United Presbyterian churches in Crawfordsville will include a cooperative luncheon at noon. Registration starts at 10 AM. In the afternoon Mrs. Richard Stewart will report on the W.G.M.S. trip to Washington, D C, and Sally Dickey of Pittsburgh will speak.
At the hospital Carl Kelley underwent an appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Mrs Grace Vanerus was admitted for medical treatment. Mrs Carl Gordy and son Carl Jr Davenport and Patricia McCreedy Riverside were discharged last evening. Carolyn Ann Mattison Harp er had a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger Washington had a major operation this morning. Betty and Joyce Logan South Third street underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs Glenn Owens Ainsworth was dismissed this morning. Mrs Everette Simpson and son James Earl were dismissed this afternoon. Most Fatal Accidents report notes 63 percent of 94000 annual deaths from accidents.
Nile Kinnick, Iowa star, will demonstrate punting running passing and drop kicking at Columbus Junction football field on October 2 between halves of the Columbus Junction and Lone Tree game. The athletic department and Columbus Community club sponsor.
American League standings show New York leading with 98 wins 65 losses and a .601 mark. Detroit Cleveland and Washington trail with varying records. Tuesday results include Detroit over St Louis 4 1 Philadelphia over New York 9 8 and Washington over Boston 4 3.
The National League standings show Brooklyn leading with a .647 mark, Cincinnati second at .564, and Pittsburgh and New York following. Tuesday results include Pittsburgh sweeping St Louis 4-0 and 9-0, Philadelphia beating New York 8-2 then losing 6-8, and Chicago defeating Cincinnati 5-1. Scheduled games feature Chicago at Cincinnati and New York at Philadelphia among others.
The Business and Professional Women club met at Winga's cafe with new members Frances Hays Alice Richardson Wilma Nordyke and June Arnold Stever introduced. Officers were elected and a tea honoring teachers was set for Sunday September 28 at Helen Heilman's home.
James Winn of St. Joseph Missouri was re elected county clerk for a third term. His three race margins were 106 votes total with a 34 vote margin in the latest contest. he had previously defeated the incumbent by two votes in 1927 and won by 70 votes six years later.
Case Field hosts a Fri night showdown as Geneva's Demons, shaken by coach Peck’s resignation, clash with the veteran Ottumwa Bulldogs. Ottawa radio will broadcast live, highlighting improved blocking tackling and a polished offense led by Booth Cross Brown and Turner.
Members of T T T held a social gathering at the home of Mrs M C Hillery with Mrs R C Dayton as co hostess Bridge was played at four tables with high score won by Elsie Glassburner Guests included Mrs R A Jurging and Lucille Reed Refreshments were served at Winga s cafe
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met with 27 members and guests including Sally Dickey of Pittsburg. Miss Dickey spoke on Seven Departments of Work Carried on by Women of the Church, sharing experiences in Indian missions and southern United States communities.
Japan places 70 million new coins into circulation valued at about one third of a cent each. The issue expands monetary supply but keeps small coinage in everyday use.
Mrs H H McCleery hosted a Priscilla club breakfast for fifteen members and four guests. Tables featured fruit centerpieces, two mule-drawn dump trucks with grapes, and a cornucopia. Guests enjoyed games, songs, and place mats with nostalgic scenes. Margaret McCleery sang and performed "God Bless America" to end the program.
The Ladies Aid of Lexington Methodist Church plans a homecoming on Sunday September 28. The day starts with morning worship led by a veteran choir and features a Marion Timmons solo and Rev. George Pennington sermon “The Glory of Going On.” An afternoon service at 1 30 includes musical numbers greetings from visitors and a pageant “Old Lexington Speaks.” A basket dinner follows at noon.
A comical item describes a bulb snatcher in action and Aunt Sue appearing as a humorous suspect. The ad urges readers to buy bulb spares at low prices with 18 and 15 cent sizes and suggests a carton of spare lamps from REDDY KILOWATT.
Janelda Hudson of North English and Gene Cole of Riverside wed in a North English Catholic church ceremony on September 16. Attendants included Marjorie Cole and Francis Baschnagel. reception and dinner followed at the brides’ and groom’s homes. The couple will establish residence in Eldora with Cole employed by Schnoebelen Produce then Vinton Produce.
Brazil's coffee sector grew from plants introduced from Arabia about three centuries ago. The expansion linked to trade, agriculture, and regional development tied to the growth of coffee as a major export and cultural staple.
Jeanette Irene Bartz daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bartz of Ainsworth marks her first birthday today. Also celebrating are Mrs E R Cox Lloyd Nelson and Henry Bailey. Others listed include Maxine Jackson Donald Brinning Firmin Te Bockhurst and Model Harbison.
In Wayland on September 24 Myndell Wagler wed Dillon Boshart and Esther Wagler wed Dennis Boshart in a double ceremony at the John Wagner home near Trenton. Rev. Simon Gingerich officiated before about 60 guests with quartette performances and a two course supper. After Oct 1 the couples will move to Elmer Boshart farm southeast of Wayland.
The Saturday Junior Missionary Society of the U.P. Church meets at 2 p.m. The event will be followed by a church business meeting and a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Logan Ahrens announce the marriage of their daughter Phyllis June to Max Mowery of Moline Illinois son of Mr and Mrs Gaylord Mowery of Batavia The ceremony was performed by Rev Monroe at the Methodist church in Kahoka Missouri on September 20 The bride was attended by her sister Marjorie Ahrens The couple will reside in Moline
Miss Elsie Bratten and Mrs. Everette Stewart hosted twenty guests at Mrs. Stewart's home for a handkerchief shower honoring Mrs. Eddie Aston who moves this weekend to New London. Games and guessing contests preceded a decorated basket of handkerchiefs and refreshments served by the hostesses and Mrs Don Hayes.
The Mayo family and others express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kind expressions of sympathy, telephone calls, cards and flowers during a bereavement. Oral Mayo Betty and Chas, Maurice Mars, and Lawson Cros thank those who offered support.
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