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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1949

Page

3

Review of the Week's News Highlights and Local Appointments

A digest from Eden Evangelical and Reform Seminary leader Dr. F W Schroeder at a Sunday union service, the One Great Hour broadcast, and a list of local changes and events. Harold L Johnson named to county board of education. J M White resigns as Washington Lumber manager. John Richards named as new manager. Numerous social visits, concerts, family milestones, and civic notes populate a broad briefing of community life in Washington and surrounding towns.

F. W. Schroeder Eden Evangelical and Reformed Seminary St. Louis Union Schroeder Harold L. Johnson Washington J. M. White Washington Lumber & Fuel Company Mr. White John Richards

Town notes include travels cures and theater

Long column of community news from Washington Iowa covers residents taking trailers to Arizona, Burlington hospital surgery for Mrs Unzicker, Rabenold surgery, visits from Marshalltown and St Paul, and local theater at Mason City. Mentions of sales prices, hospital care, and local church group events.

Orval Unzicker Washington Burlington Burlington Hospital

Chamberlin Bros Announce Grand Opening of Men’s Shop

Wayne and Delias Chamberlin announce the grand opening of their new men’s furnishings store for Saturday April 9. Remodeling of their Northeast corner square building began about ten weeks ago, with the basement and main floor fully remodeled. Mayor-elect Ernest Salladay denied reports of a heart attack and said he recovered from an asthma spell after Friday night illness.

Wayne and Delias Chamberlin Chamberlin Bros Ernest Salladay Salladay Saunday

Falk named president of University women group

Helen Falk, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Falk of Washington, elected president of the Women's Recreation Association at the University of Iowa during all university elections. Red Cross drive in Washington county reports total donations of 8276.49 to date with final tabulations pending. Junior Red Cross work and nursing service reorganized countywide under executive secretary Mrs Winnie Belter. Fortnightly meeting honors Mrs J L Lush of Ames with theme Their Future is Our Future. Guests include Mrs Charles Drish and Mrs Phil Weldin. Des Moines trip planned for General Electric house party broadcast at KRNT theater with attendees including Mrs Marion McAvoy and others.

A. A. Smith Ames Washington Helen Falk Joe Falk Women’s Recreation Association University of Iowa Miss Falk Washington County Red Cross Ralph Kleese Winnie Belter Red Cross Nursing Service J. L. Lush The Christian Church Lush Department of American Home State Federated Women’s Club Charles Drish Brighton Phil Weldin Des Moines General Electric KRNT Marion McAvoy Milo Steele Jr G. T. Jenneke Louise Wasson Art Linkletter

Hospital Notices and Birth Announcements

At the Hospital Saturday Mrs James Brooks R1 medical Wesley Rinner Ainsworth medical Richard Dodder city surgical. Today Mrs Dale Norton city surgical. Dismissed Yesterday Mrs Glen Green city Mrs Don Crone city Mrs Henry Kauffman Wellman Mrs Albert Hazelett Ainsworth Mrs Sam Pattavino and son R38. Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Maynard Fritz Brighton a son at academy om. Today Mr and Mrs Dave Galloway Washington a daughter at 3 23 am Mr and Mrs Wayne Wagner R2 a son at 1 41 am Mr and Mrs Paul Reighard Richland a daughter at 1336 Ri.

James Brooks Wesley Rinner Ainsworth Richard Dodder City, Surgical Dale Norton Glen Green City Don Crone Henry Kauffman Wellman Albert Hazelett Sam Pattavino Maynard Fritz Brighton Acady Om Dave Galloway Washington Wayne Wagner Paul Reighard Richland Mae Nordyke Jimmie Peiffer Surgical A. E. Warner N. Iowa Don Proudfit E. 3Rd George Bowman Willard Reschly Crawfordsville Dick Dodder

Admittances and Birth Announcements From Local Hospital

Yesterday and today the hospital lists admissions and births. Robert Blair and several patients from Keota and Washington are noted for medical and surgical cases. Mr and Mrs Joseph Green of Keota welcome a son at 6 05 p m and Mr and Mrs Peter N Rich of Brighton greet a son at 9 16 p m.

Robert Blair S.lowa Medical Peter Becker Keota Clovee Dill Surgical Lester Fry Wellman Cathleen Peters Joseph Green Peter N. Rich Brighton

Local Births Reported in Multiple Iowa Towns

Yesterday and today records show births in Brighton City Richland Crawfordsville Keota Packwood and nearby areas. Families listed include Nordyke Bowman Reighard Reschly Kracaw Stoutner Roberts Lewis Norton and others with newborn daughters and sons at various times.

Donald Kracaw Wyman Burl Stoutner Keota Roy Roberts Packwood Clarence Lewis Keith Norton

Thursday Dismissed Today Mrs Cloyee Hill Ke ota

A local brief notes the dismissal of Mrs Cloyee Hill at Keota on Thursday. The report provides few details beyond the action and location.

Cloyee Hill Keota

Local births and hospital notices update

Yesterday entries list Mrs. Ronnie Davis of Columbus Junction undergoing surgery with no visitors for Mrs. Harve Huber in R4 and Mrs. Dora Stewart at 222 EF Main for medical reasons. Today notes Mrs. David Galloway and daughter of the city, Mrs. Wayne Wagner and son of R2, and Mrs. Maynard Fritz and her son of Brighton.

Ronnie Davis Columbus Junction Surgical Harve Huber Dora Stewart Main David Galloway City Wayne Wagner Maynard Fritz Brighton

Abortion in Sheep Tied to Cold Weather Conditions

Cold weather appears to prolong the life of the organism causing vibri onic abortion in sheep. This likely explains why most disease cases occur in the colder months.

Washington Hears From Wesleyan Editor And Local Doings

Wilma Stephens of Ainsworth a Wesleyan junior is elected editor of the Pioneer weekly. The community notes include a theater benefit at State Theater on April 12, marriage license gaps, local choirs in Parsons College tour, a Chicago medical course for Dr. Mast, a proposed Washington packing plant, a 60th birthday gathering for William Masson, and municipal street cleanliness with newly bought brooms.

Wilma Stephens Ainsworth Iowa Wesleyan College Miss Stephens Wesleyan Alpha Ni Delta T. M. Mast Chicago Presbyterian Cook County Hospital Chicago Medical Center

Washington County News Briefs Highlights Local Wins And Deadlines

Mr and Mrs John Speidel won an American Farm Bureau award with sixteen Iowa winners listed. Pauline Darbyshire 13 won best speller in Washington county at Shiloh school spelling contest. Marion George county treasurer to offer 200000 road bonds at the courthouse April 3. John Shields celebrated his 83rd birthday on March 17. Mrs W G Stewart, noted Washington woman, died March 1 at county hospital. Will G Black former sheriff died at Mercy hospital Iowa City. Washington dentists formed temporary organization. Junior college players staged Not a Man in the House at the high school auditorium. Midway cafe opposite Graham theater sold to Alfred Johnson and John Oswald. Bridges on primary road No 161 will be improved. contracts totaled 76623.

Barber Kemp Hampsher Reopens in Hotel Colenso Building

Kemp Hampsher has reopened his barber shop in the Hotel Colenso building after closing for several months. The new location marks a return to service for the barber, with Mr. Hampsher continuing to offer his traditional services to local patrons.

Kemp Hampsher Hotel Colenso

Grandpa Charley Means Receives Baby News

Four decades on, Grandpa Charley Means smiles as daughter Mable reports the safe arrival of a baby daughter in Kansas. Carrier boys surprised Guy Kass on his 16th birthday with a party at his East Third Street home, with games and refreshments. F. B. Mills Seed Co reports near doubling of business and 810000 orders fulfilled. Miss Helen Stewart becomes bookkeeper at Washington Plumbing and Heating.

Charley Means Mable Lee Thompson Kansas Journal Guy Kass East Third Street Maud Grayson Sylvia Crawbaugh Helen Stewart The Washington Plumbing and Heating Company

Local Notes from Washington Iowa and Surroundings

Saturday visit by Joe Huston notes Morehead and David Love as first and second lands entered in the county. Dublin eye sucking contest ends with winner taking twelve and loser nine. Washington township names spring term teachers and reports measles in Boyd Fisher. School tax passes. two new schoolhouses planned. Montgomerys move to Barbour house. Local youths consider a business men association. Mrs Angeline Runyon Brindley dies at sixty five after eight children at bedside. Caddie Hale hosts high school class of 1895 guests.

Joe Huston Wiin Morehead David Love

Feast of Reason and Flow of Soul Noted in Heights

Citizens recount how scarcity kept food off shelves and pleasures away, yet feasts of conversation and dignified toasts filled evenings. The passage highlights resilience amid deprivation and communal spirit in a tight neighborhood.

Heights

Deaths of the Week George B Wheelan and infant Ellen Curtis

George B Wheelan, 78, of 421 West Third Street, died Sunday morning in Sigourney hospital after ailing for 11 years. Ellen Jean Curtis, five and a half month old daughter of Everette and Patricia Swift Curtis, died Sunday afternoon at home eight miles southeast of Washington. she was born October 10, 1948 in Washington.

Mary Wheelan Joseph Lohberger George B. Wheelan West Third Street Sigourney Ellen Jean Curtis Everette Patricia Swift Curtis Washington

Funeral services for Vivian Lytle to be held Wednesday

Funeral services for Vivian Arthur Lytle 54 will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 39 oclock in the Jones funeral home. Lytle died Monday afternoon at 2 30 after a three day illness following a heart attack last Friday. He died at his home just east of Washington.

Vivian Arthur Lytle Jones Mr. Lytle Washington

Mrs. Sarah Dunn Hay 81 Dies After Illness

Mrs. Sarah Dunn Hay, 81, died Monday evening at 6 15 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Frank Miller after an illness lasting more than four years.

Sarah Dunn Hay Frank Miller

Mrs. Mary R. Watson 76 Dies in West Chester

Mrs. Mary R. Watson aged 76 of West Chester died at 6 30 oclock Wednesday afternoon at the Adams nursing home after a three year illness. She had spent her entire life in Washington county.

Mary R. Watson West Chester Adams Nursing Home

Mrs J D Perrin of Wellman Dies at 70

Wellman resident Mrs J D Perrin, age 70, died at her home Wednesday after 40 years in Wellman. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM in the Wellman Baptist church with Rev Ada Hillis of Kalona and Rev William Althoft of Wellman presiding.

Wellman J. D. Perrin Wellman Baptist Church Ada Hillis Kalona William Althoft

George Hook, 76, Dies in Stuart Iowa After Residency

George Hook, 76, longtime East Pleasant Plain, Iowa resident, died Wednesday in Stuart Iowa where he had lived the past ten years. He had previously made his home in East Pleasant Plain.

Brighton George Hook East Pleasant Plain Stuart Iowa

Origin of professional nursing in the U S

A 1873 turning point noted by the American Nurses Association marks the beginning of professional nursing in the United States. Back then hospital patients received sparse diets of tea whey and gruel which nurses had to prepare themselves. Modern hospital meals are designed by dietitians and cooked by skilled chefs.

U. S

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