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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1941
Page
3
The piece recalls Ruth Morrison earning a master’s degree, visits from relatives, and travel plans. It reports accidents near North Platte, Neb, a bereaved Klein family, and neighborly sympathy. It notes moving rumors, real estate trends, and local social asides plus brief family reunions and gardener chatter.
A sequence of hospital updates lists patients admitted for treatment or surgery and those discharged or dismissed. Names include Mrs. Seth Hart, Mrs. Herbert Simmons, Owen Kelley, Neil Van Essen, Arlene Kallous, George and Ferdinand Marie, Louise Miller, June Goble, Max Owens, and others with details on injuries, surgeries such as tonsillectomies and appendicitis, and newborns like a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Lorel Garrett.
Drowned in Spirit Lake in 1938 patrol of Wallingford Iowa marked by death of Page, a WWI veteran and father of Harold. Other notes include travels of Keck and Sproull families, McCleery, Eastwood, and Hough ton. Local items cover road to Elm Grove cemetery, a fatal train incident, school moves, and a jail escape.
Mr and Mrs Dale Fuhr move to South Ave B occupying the former Schmoellers home while the Shepards move from 406 West Madison to the Fuhr residence. Numerous travels visits and celebrations unfold including Ruth Neff and Arnold Tucker marriage, Mrs Margaret Popham’s 92nd birthday, hospital bond sale details, and regional trips to St Louis Chicago and Washington.
A long summary ties together county notes from the week including jail status, municipal decisions, weather extremes, and social visits. It notes county residents traveling to Yellowstone and Oregon, new car licenses, 4-H entries, and local births and weddings alongside civic actions and minor civic infrastructure updates.
Readers contest the meaning of the biblical statement Most men are liars suggesting a modern take that it reflects human folly more than moral failing. The remark circulates in social media debates about honesty and judgment.
An amused note on city crowds in the morning showing a quirky obsession with the letter Y in girls names and a quip about the rarity of receiving a cablegram. It also playfully contrasts a preacher's hard row to hoe with a hungry appearance.
Mrs Elizabeth Koebel a well known Wayland resident aged 76 died at her daughter Mrs Noah Leichtys home Saturday evening July 26. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Wenger.
Eight year old Sarah Brinton Cady died at the home of her son Edward Cady on Tuesday. the report notes the family connection and location of passing.
After 18 years in charge of the Telephone Company at Crawfords ville the manager died last week. All business houses closed for his funeral as the town paid its respects.
Homer R. Brower a 56 year old mail carrier on a rural route died of a heart attack at his home Thursday he lived only a few minutes after onset.
Latta aged 75, once a county resident, died recently. He was linked to Patou Ill and survived by Mrs. Frieda Klein widow of Rev. Frederick Klein and mother of Rev. Carl Klein.
A playful jab in the Democrat notes Burrell of the Press wearing a modern shirt waist with no tail and pleated fronts. The column mocks the Democrat for being outdone and lamenting its setback like Rachel weeping for her children.
Home from a western journey are Mr and Mrs Manton Hebner who traveled 9200 miles since June 1. They found California very hot. Betty Michels eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Michels gave a musical at home with all piano solos from memory aided by her Muscatine aunt. Betty studies with Elsie Bratten. John Greiner sold his West Washington Street home to Ira Schene, the former Dr E B Wickham residence.
To open Office H G Simpsonson plans to open the office of the Simpson Finance Co on August third. The office will be in the rooms occupied by C G Crall. the two businesses will share the same rooms.
Firemen finished a ladder truck built from an old vehicle behind City Hall with guidance from various supporters. Members of the Ready Maids club held a reunion visiting Iowa City for gatherings at Mary Steck Sproatt’s home with daily parties. Central park was opened for bathing by town children. The Christian church group plans to reopen the old Methodist church next Sunday. Washington labor unions offer $1000 in labor for the new swimming pool project.
Harry McCall, a renowned Washington chess player, attended a Tama chess tournament last week. Charley Wonser entertained the crowd. The report notes uncertainty about tournament details but suggests the event went smoothly.
Teaching corps filled as Willt Gibson signs to join the Junior high staff completing the district’s next year teaching lineup. Hotel news notes Billy Mason of Mt Pleasant seeking to build a new lodging project in the area.
Washington died from shock following an automobile accident in North Platte Nebraska on Thursday. She had been visiting here.
A woman in town spent hours in a bath tub reading a historical novel on a sweltering Sunday. The note praises baths as aids to reading and Bible study while a doctor treated cold exposure after visiting West Chester and Richmond. Society news mentions the Village Improvement Society meeting tomorrow with Mrs. S A White urging attendance.
A playful, satirical note discusses a man’s sensitivity to aging and weight, a child’s name blamed on the mother, and observations about barber shops. It wryly contrasts male vanity with women’s social fun and ends with a quip about wasted ice cream at a party.
The American Legion will install their new officers at a picnic on August 5 in Brighton Iowa. The note compares local disturbances like trains and wax sealed letters to everyday curiosities, reflecting on home and travel.
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