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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1942
Page
3
August events at the Journal office mark Three Quarters of a Century Day with a dinner at the Country Club. Mae West's divorce is reported, Alberta Wagner’s death noted, and local memories recalled including old Amana visits, shop life, and period observations of community changes.
At the hospital over recent days multiple births and medical procedures are recorded. Harold and Mrs. Erskine of Columbus Junction welcomed a son at 6:55 weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces, and Merle and Mrs. Smith of Brighton welcomed a son at 7:22 weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces. Several patients were discharged after procedures or treatments, including Susan JoAnn and Barbara Bartholow, and Carolyn Elizabeth Lee, who had tonsillectomies and a tonsillectomy respectively. Other entries note tonsillectomies, adenoidectomy, X ray treatment, fractures, appendectomy, and general admissions for surgery or treatment across various towns.
Frank Bradford a member of the Journals Three Quarters of a Century Club died at his son Virnas home Thursday evening at age 77. Henry Bowes a well known farmer living south of town died after a five year illness at age 70 Thursday night.
A 34 year old man from Wellman was electrocuted Monday at the Shettler quarry where he was employed.
Mrs. Mary Nestor mother of Geo and Roy Fields died at her Bucklin Missouri residence on Tuesday, estate details not disclosed.
A scan of local notes covers Merden Law's death at 59, a George Washington pageant with 500 plus cast, a five dollar prize for 4H health winner, a home burglary in Waterloo, visitors from Minneapolis, a patient returning home after surgery, tennis title win by Betty Crow, and various town events. Also notes on road work near Sigourney, Wellman Old Settlers Day planning, trips to Colorado, and church and opera house developments.
A national war bond sale official praised Journal carrier boys in a letter received this week. Navy recruiting was in town. Ed Muck will move to Riverside September first to become cashier of Peoples Trust and Savings Bank. Air raid sirens and wardens operated smoothly. Henry Te Bockhorst becomes new grand knight of Washington council Knights of Columbus with September installation. Washington schools open August 31 under Supt. A. E. Ralston. Community updates cover travels, visits, moves, and local incidents including a hip fracture, travel to Chicago and Fort Knox en route, and a Coast Guard enlistment.
Recap of local social notes with visits from Mrs. Don Huber and Burrell Keck family updates from Danville Illinois. Mentions of fishing trips, funerals, air raid wardens, deserters, hospital returns, weddings, and community events across Washington County with numerous residents and nearby towns.
Dr T J Pease a Sigourney dentist purchased the dental practice and equipment from Dr R W Gregg. Possession to be given August 1st. Bailey improves building across from the courthouse with remodeling on earlier Jenkins construction. Blanche Zdarsky wins county beauty contest at state fair. Mr and Mrs Mugnaini and three children depart for Italy. Coal shortage looms due to strike. Mrs Marie Preitz of Chicago breaks leg while chasing geese. Deaths include Dan Aughey civil war veteran 77 and Mrs Alex De Bord 38. Esther Wolary and Virginia McConnell 15 and 12 killed in railway crossing accident.
Former Washington woman aged 83 dies in California and is a daughter of the late John Wagoner. Mrs. Edmond Smith of Burbank and Dr. Sam Edgar of Santa Anna were guests at the Anwyl home. Dr. Edgar plans to spend several days here after attending Synod events. Mrs. Rice and her children plan to move to Lake Forest Illinois. Lieutenant Commander Rice is stationed at a navy hospital. Kenneth Freeman completes summer school exams before visiting Missouri with family.
Lt. Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper, newly elected president of the Coffee Club, sent cake on his birthday Thursday. Rev. George Kerr is slated to speak in Central Park Sunday evening. Henrietta Stewart accompanied the group.
Chauncey Meyers prominent Sigourney citizen was instantly killed when a peanut toaster in front of him exploded. The incident occurred in Sigourney, Iowa, leaving authorities to investigate the cause of the blast and the exact sequence of events surrounding the fatal accident.
Mrs. Clark Bartlett visits her mother Mrs. E N Wright and says her husband sold the Washington Observer to a syndicate. Ralph Keller becomes the new clerk at Alberson grocery succeeding Mac Conners after seventeen years. Keller and Tom Shilling purchase the adjacent grocery next to the Press office on Marion Ave.
Bob Hammer is reassigned to the munitions division at Aberdeen station. His new address lists Pvt. Robert O. Hammer, Co. C, 2nd Bn. C. RB. T. C. Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
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