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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1941

Page

3

William A Stewart Remembered as Civic Pillar and Farmer

William Allen Stewart of Washington grew up near Xenia Ohio and Iowa before settling in Washington. He lived a long active life, served as an elder in Living Lake church, attended General Assembly meetings, and supported local farms and religious groups. He married Margaret McLaughlin in 1875 and had five children and sixteen grandchildren.

William Allen Stewart Washington United Presbyterian Church Stewart Scotland Ireland America South Carolina William Allen Xenia Ohio Iowa Allen Second United Presbyterian Church West Washinston Mr. Conner First United Presbyterian Church Mr. Stewart R. L. Stewart Allen Stewart Living Lake Atlen Stewart Margaret Eleanor McLaughlin West Chester General Assembly The Columbus Seattle Mazie Stewart John Stewart Portland Oregon Beulah R. Franklin Galloway Bristow Oklahoma Everett L Washington County Cloyce

World’s Fair Corp Reports 1939 Financial Totals

The New York World’s Fair corporation reports total expenditures of 54,712,238.24 for construction, administration and other costs from inception to December 27, with revenues at 31,149,487.85. Of revenues, 1,036,711.11 came in 1939 from concession activities.

New York secretaries school promises payback if placement fails

A New York school for secretaries guarantees a student placement within a year or pays $21 weekly until earning $500 or $100 more than tuition. The policy ties age, outcome, and cost to a fixed compensation, aiming to assure students of returning value.

New York

Room Fountain Humidifier Sits On Living Room Tables

Homeowners can add a compact aluminum fountain to living rooms. It doubles as decor and humidity aide, spraying a fine mist a few inches high when plugged in. The fountain runs a full day on a pint of water, with a gentle tinkle as drops fall back into the bowl.

Rural Poles Trust Wolves Hide in Barns and Cellars

In rural areas residents believe wolves conceal themselves inside barns and cellars during winter, a superstition shaping folk perceptions of wildlife behavior and safety concerns for livestock and homes.

Havre Diesel Engine Train Marks Modern Progress

Havre daily train adds a new diesel engine signaling modernization as residents enjoy spring visits. The column notes Time Marches On and the speed change, while listing numerous local social visits and family gatherings across Havre and nearby homes through the week.

Dwight Wittmer Havre Albert Zieglowsky John Zieglowsky Wilmer Lauderman C. L. Baker West Chester Oliver ‘Takenburg Mt. Pleasant Laura McBride Oscar Gardner

Washington high school wins theater trophy at Drake

Raymond Witting of Washington wins the trophy for top honors in the high school theater tournament held at Drake. Other items note visiting relatives, graduations from Ainsworth and Mercy Hospital, a fatal pneumonia death, engagements, illnesses, and local civic duties. The column lists multiple short notices: births, relocations, plaques, and community events with several named locals and institutions.

Raymond Witting Washington High School Drake

Chief Daniels Remains A Roosevelt Favorite Since Navy Days

President Roosevelt has long called Ambassador to Mexico Josephus Daniels chief dating back to his days as assistant secretary of the navy. The nickname reflects their past supervisor relationship and continued rapport.

Roosevelt Mexico Josephus Daniels

Big Chautauqua to Feature William Jennings Bryan

Twenty years ago the Chautauqua program promises a major attraction with the silver tongued orator William Jennings Bryan slated to speak at the event bringing prominence to the year's lineup and drawing crowds to the venue.

Chautauqua William Jennings Bryan

Retirement Ends Long Clarinda Pastorate at Washington

Dr. W. C. Williamson, longtime pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Washington, retires from his Clarinda pastorate after many years. A recent session of the legislature enables a town to ...

United Presbyterian Church Inter Church Committee George Dowell Clarinda W. C. Williamson United Presbyterian Church In Washington William Allen Stewart Sherman George Kerr

Dam Family and Local News Digest in Washington

The Dam family from Amsterdam Holland visits Washington before planning to settle in Pella. A car convoy led by Bert Smith and Ralph Gibson returns from Oskaloosa with four Maxwell cars, traveling via Sigourney after rain. Local hospital planning advances with a 25 room county facility proposed on land donated by W. P. Wells. Baseball, troop duties, hospital discharges and admissions fill the week with multiple residents including births, appendectomies, and medical updates.

Dam Amsterdam Holland Pella Washington Bert Smith Ralph Gibson Martin White Bob Nelson Oskaloosa Maxwell Smith and Gibson A. S. Smith J. A. Harwood C. S. Lemmon L. R. Dalton Sigourney

Stolen items across towns trigger watch notice

City Marshall Ragan reports a team with a bay horse and a sorrel mare hitched to a top buggy stolen at Boone. A lady's gold watch and several jewelry pieces were taken from Muscatine, twenty two Smith and Wesson revolvers stolen from Omaha.

Ragan Boone Muscatine Smith and Wesson Omaha

Wedding on West Main as Dr Anderson and Myrtle Kerr wed

Dr. William E. Anderson and Myrtle Kerr were married at the bride’s parents’ West Main Street home with about forty immediate friends witnessing. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Stafford and Rev. J R Logue.

Frank Redeker Genevieve Rose Washington Mike Crone West Monroe Street Catherine Elaine Daryl Shalla Brighton Ida Wade Kinross Wayne Miller Keota Claude Reister Lester D. Hanlon Williamson Samuel Baird Ainsworth Clyde Thompson Carmen Jeah Ralph Gibson R. FE. Brown Dale Gallagher East Jefferson Clifford Goodwin West Third Street Edith Crandall J. M. Leary Robert Brinton Emily Musil West Monroe Street William Madden Russell Johnson East Washington Street C. W. Kreager John Davison Beatrice Kaye Jennie M. Dunnean Columbus Junction Fast Main Street William E. Anderson Myrtle Kerr West Main Street John Stafford J. R. Logue

Commencement Plans From Local High School Class

High school planners map a two part commencement with literary exercises followed by a dramatization of Tennyson. The 33 graduates include Merle Lytle as president and names such as Blanche Patterson Maude Reeves Roy Crawford Mable Morton Kate Buckley Ralph Junkin Dwinnie Rankin and several others. Crail barn fire shortly after a bucket brigade prevented further spread at the Craid residence.

Tennyson Princess Merle Lytle Blanche Patterson Maude Reeves Roy Crawford Mable Morton Kate Buckley Ralph Junkin Dwinnie Rankin John Fisher Etha Purvis Elmer Sickles Birdie McElroy Hubert Crail Marian Stewart Allie Jay Laura Rich Laura Wertz Edna Klein Fannie Wilson Thomas Motts Nora Crone Will Harwood Dack Montgomery Will Kerr Charlie Davis Bessie Moothart Percy Walton Marie Stewart Henry Shield Lillie Minick Clara Bickford Bessie Dayton Bert Anderson Wither

Mickie Says This May Be a New Idea

Local columnist Mickie suggests a potential new concept or approach in community affairs. The note weighs possibilities and signals openness to unconventional plans for future events or programs.

M. C. DeLong U. S. Defense Savings

Steam powered engine runs without fire at Ford River Rouge

An article notes a steam locomotives that operates without visible fire by using stored steam. The Ther mos Bottle engine at Ford Motor's River Rouge plant stays steamed for hours, charged hourly with hot water and steam from open hearth furnaces.

Ford Motor Company River Rouge

Fire damages Knox residence as roof ignites in several spots

Firefighters battled flames that broke out at the Knox residence and spread to the roof in four or five places. The crew quickly set up water lines and extinguished the blaze, preventing further damage to the home and surrounding structures.

Alex Knox

Emigrants to Kansas Pass Through on CRI&P Line

A group of emigrants en route to Kansas traveled aboard a car passed by the C R I P railway header. Their coach was attached to No 15, as reported in today’s local notes.

Kansas

Husband seeks lie detector test in NC marriage claim

Special Agent James Powell from the state bureau of investigation in North Carolina refused a husband’s request to use a lie detector on his wife. Powell stated no and declined to send out the device.

State Bureau of Investigation of North Carolina James Powell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elizabeth Beamer Fred Hisele Lee John Hauenstein Mary Lee Richards Glee Club Carl Zieglowsky Martha Karl Koehler Richards Dale Cole W. G. Richards H. L., Witting Howard Edna Witting W. C. Richards John Simmering Martin Westen Virgil Wittmer S. CC Marion Smith New Haven Everette Weston Larry Noble Fred Kisele Gayle Kelley John Ziegslowsky William Freyenberger Harold Wilson and Martyn J. C. Swift Carleton Wilson Ainsworth High School Richard Dale Busby Busby East Main Street Alice Meek A. W. Manussier John McCall Missoula, Mont H. M. Bucher New Mexico Heinrich Pittsburgh Morrison Rotary Club Wilma Walker the Baptist Church Nicaurangua Lieut Paul Putnam A. B. Putnam Marine Corps San Diego Lucy Dempsey Walter Smith Marore Ruth Patricia Frank Shelangoski Vinton Ed Vinton Mrs. Vinton Catholic Daughters of America Junction Phil Crail Mr. Crail Martha Lohberger Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs Catherine Jane Hull Ht. C. Hull University of Iowa SUU Young John Alex. Young A. W. Hall Colfax Kate Old Methodist Church Christian Church Monmouth David Livingston Chocolate Shop Rothschild J. B. Crail Cunningham's Cora Teeter Fairfield High School Knoxville James Wilson C. H. Wilson Chief Daniels Island of Crete George II Mediterranean J. D. Glasgow M. W. Batley A. N. Alderson Carl Keck H. Wallace W. B. Bell Henry Hull George Hay W. E. Anderson Henry M. Bicher John Belville J. B. Craig Frank Brinton Morning Sun Meek Macerf Russel Critz Dokies Case Brown Classper Shhenefelt P. Howard Anderson Leigh Bell F. G. Robb McKee and Bliven Roy Hays Charles Denison Carl Cuthrie Verne Bradford Jay Brown Harry Palmgren Lee Arthaud John E. Jackson Crail Craid Mickie OF Our Sam Richardson Nondas Richardson Robert S. Shane State Selective Service Washington County Board Bundlers For Britain, Inc Southeast District A. Anderson George W. Rudiger Grace Stephens Ruth Lytle J. W. Chandler Martha Darbyshire Beverly Hills Calif Iowa City Chicago Alma Brindley Maude Hott Dundee Ill California Bob Anderson Daryl Duncan Galesburg Anderson Gladys Adams Iowa State College Extension Department Miss Adams Mary Ellen Duensing Jacksonites June Longer Jolly Jokers Dorothy Darnell Laura Jeane Stout Go-Getters Joan Gerdes Northern Start Carolyn Brewer Mary Bordwell Eleanor Maas Burrell Foster Jr Burrell Foster of Wellman Casagrand, Arizona University of Arizona, Tuscon Miles Stout Stout Ferne Crozier Howard Crozier Donald H. Minick C. @. Reister Lemmon Apartments Tracy Norris Des Moines Dale Voorhees Iowa Southern Chas. Long Jr J. C. Penney Blair A. E. Atchison Washington Board of Education E. A. Ralston Jessie Parker Atchison Iowa Association of School A. L. Logan A. C. Ruegsegger East Jackson Street South Third Avenue Ruegsegger Logan Alta Martin James F. Marsh Masons Washington City Mr. Marsh Ethopia Korea Europe Duncan Henry Addis Abaa Ethiopia DeWitt S. Lowa Presbyterian Chung Ju Walter Logan Cloud Willits Darrel Ross Lawrence Libe City Hall West End Richard McIntosh Donald Thompson Kalona Donald Perrin Fort Des Moines City Park Board Sunset Park Washington Street NYA Lincoln School Jake Roth Vicinity Victor Westphal Toledo Marshalltown Jake” Davis LeRoy Tripp Sioux City
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