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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1941
Page
4
A New York dairy adds vitamin D to regular milk, prompting talk of nutrition. The column also chronicles local church news, charity drives, a Washington author controversy, and a grand rain event with community reactions and colorful notes on flora and furniture making from a walnut tree relic.
Discharges include Mrs. Dwight Wittmer and Mrs. Otto Jackson of Washington. Admissions feature George Groff of Wellman and Cloyce Robertson of Washington. The births include Earl Redlinger and Joanne Mary Greiner’s families with several newborns and weights recorded.
A collection of light anecdotes and sayings about weather March habits daily life and social quirks. It notes unpredictability of March weather the ease of forgetting shoes and a humorous view of professions families and routines with brief playful insights.
Riverside April 56 Mr and Mrs Emery Sharpe and family have moved into the Joseffa Kupka residence in East Riverside after purchasing the property. Visitors this week include Harold Waldschmidt and family from Lone Tree with his parents north of town.
Wednesday Mrs. Arthur Kessler of East Pleasant Plain admitted as surgical patient. Thursey John Wolfe of East Pleasant Plain admitted as surgical patient. Robert Green of Columbus Junction admitted yesterday afternoon as surgical patient. Mr and Mrs Hilton Coon of Columbus Junction are parents of a daughter born yesterday weighing seven pounds four ounces and discharged this morning. Maurice Lane of Harper discharged yesterday afternoon. John Winegarden of Washington route 4 admitted for tonsillectomy. Mr and Mrs Milo Weaver of Washington route 3 are parents of a daughter born at 6 18 this morning weighing seven pounds six ounces.
H. E. B. Rukgaber, father of Walter Rukgaber, died at his Mount Pleasant home Sunday at age 76. Funeral arrangements were not listed.
Walter L. Shellabarger of Columbus Junction, aged 65, died Sunday afternoon in his hometown.
Lifelong Columbus City resident Arthur Williams aged 67 died Tuesday morning. He lived in the community for decades and is survived by relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Harry Alva Beenblossom, 60, died at his home east of town Tuesday night after a long illness. The cause was coronary embolism. His wife Edith Palmer Beenblossom and their son Donald Beenblossom survive. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon.
A history page notes heavy voting at seven pm, Applegate elected mayor, and multiple local notes. Entries cover GAR and Woman's Relief Corps events, Rockne’s 1931 death, business changes, hospital accreditation, plant expansion, a county nurse’s marriage, obituaries, weather disruptions, church finances, and Shiloh remembrance.
Mrs G R Dickinson arrives from Browwood Texas resumes beautician job at Blanche's Beauty Navy. Fund drive for Iowa Children's Home Society in Washington. D A K H members hosted by Mrs J E Lemmon. Elm Grove Cemetery beautification planned with evergreens maples elms tulips and shrubs. lot owners may arrange plantings via cemetery association and Mrs Baldrige. Prof Karl Leib to address Iowa Alumni at Y’s annual dinner. Traffic lights on square functioning well. New metal and motor mechanics classes soon. Spring gardens prompt debate on dogs in yards.
A review of week’s news reports a hay bale spill on a street near the State theater and Riverside officials urging citizens to conserve water. The piece notes local political shifts, new council members, tax and car sale figures, birthday and marriage notices, and various social and civic events.
Twenty years ago J D Glasgow was elected mayor receiving five hundred twenty five of the seventy three votes cast.
Cold Easter Sunday ranks as one of the coldest Fasters on record after a warm winter. Temperatures fell to 57 degrees as Minnesotan student Minn.-Cora Teeter from the University of Minnesota returned home for spring vacation.
Henry T Green husband of Jenniers Jones Green, a janitor at Wards, died on April 1.
Mrs N M Speidel came home from California after attending the World's Sunday School convention in Tokio earlier in the winter.
The Pythian Sisters start a new chapter with 133 charter members serving as an auxiliary to the Knights of Pythias both men and women eligible for membership.
A long time resident died at her son Bloyd’s home on Wednesday. Born in 1870, she survived by her husband a son stepson two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Roe celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last July. Private funeral services were held Friday.
Louise Florang 41 a former Riverside resident died in Mercy hospital Iowa City on Saturday. George Grott 79 Wellman resident died at Washington county hospital Wednesday afternoon. Julius Crile 94 Brighton resident died Thursday at his home eight miles southeast of Brighton. Anna Waltering 66 Keota resident died at her Keota home Thursday afternoon. Mary Wyse Wayland resident 79 died at the home of her daughter Mrs A B Magdefrau on Thursday.
W L Glassburner longtime Bethel resident dies after two year illness. His wife was formerly Mary Etta Wallard.
A large crowd attended last night’s band concert with the mandolin club and Cleveland Dayton performing. Charlie Lugenberg impressed on cornet and Miss Lou Slocum repeated readings to the audience’s acclaim.
Hallie Bardo delivers a engaging introduction with a charming personality and shows substantial talent. Critics would be presumptuous to downplay her efforts as she captivates audiences with confident performance.
Sept Clara Wallace former Ainsworth principal elected county superintendent of Washington County. She will succeed Kathryn Montgomery who did not seek reelection.
George Dempsey, a noted Washington figure, plans to enlarge his Davenport hotel by adding seventy rooms at a cost of 140000 dollars. The project marks a significant expansion for the property and its operations.
Kurtz of Washington and Arlene Spessard of Ainsworth were married in Davenport on Sunday April 3. Remodel! Home owners Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wilson are remodeling and adding to their East Main street home.
The Ma sonic fraternity marked the sixth anniversary of the temple dedication on April 2. About 300 attendees enjoyed splendid rooms with elaborate decorations and American Beauty roses. Ladies in glittering attire and men in their best mingled while Miss Alice Rowne and Miss Kate Marbourg presided over the frappe bowl.
Mrs Mc Call promotes Julia Marlowe hats to new customers while urging inspection of styles including the Two Decker Isadore Rush and Sarah Bernhardt. Dr I P Jankins plans a new building across from the courthouse. Frank Brindley will haul dirt to fill Burns lots on East Main. Congregational meeting names John Shields president and sets church offices.
Mary Juliet Lemmon, once seriously ill, was able to be out on the street again Saturday marking a recovery milestone and renewed public presence after a long illness.
Stradivari, famed Italian violin maker, also crafted guitars many of which survive. While best known for violins, his guitar creations echo the lasting Stradivari name in instrument making.
Thirty years ago a severe storm on April 2 brought heavy sleet and snow with an unusual electrical display. Thunder rumbled deeply, lightning flashed vividly, and the storm persisted for over an hour.
The Althing of Iceland, recognized as the world’s oldest parliamentary body, celebrated its 1,000th anniversary in 1930 highlighting its long constitutional tradition and historic role in Iceland governance.
Dr. and Mrs. Ray Latehem arrive for a few days en route to Sacramento California where he will intern at the Sacramento County hospital. Mrs. Latehem’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wells accompany them.
A proverb-like remark notes that those deemed to die young often survive to a long life, reflecting on fate and longevity with a cautious, almost ironic twist.
A quirky moniker sparks local chatter as residents recall the once famed public figure known for a distinctive mustache and enduring railcar persona. The line about age and appearance fuels discussion of his enduring legend in town lore.
The Iowa Children's Home Society holds its annual publicity campaign and emblem sale in Washington on Saturday April 5. Activities center at the Mayor's office under Miss Frances Kiecher and aides. The society, endorsed by the State Board of Social Welfare and local groups, reports 85 new wards from 76 counties and 321 children in care, placed via courts and welfare agencies statewide.
A cryptic excerpt questions a person’s behavior and habits. It mentions watches debts and paying dues for a wife, hinting at social or domestic concerns without clear context. The text reads as a fragmentary snapshot of opinions about a disruptive figure and common duties.
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