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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1941

Page

3

Acquaintance Introduces Walnut Grove Manager Family

The writer meets Clem Adams his wife Mrs Clem Adams and their three sons Clem Jr Johnnie and Tommy in Atlantic Iowa Where Clem Adams is division manager for Walnut Grove a mineral product stock food They travel widely and have moved from Lone Tree Tommy has a broken left arm and the family attends Catholic church The article notes addresses in East Main Street and South Fourth Ave and mentions local school changes and upcoming civic items.

Clem Adams Clem, Jr Johnnie Tommy Adams Walnut Grove Atlantic Iowa Lone Tree

Hospital Discharges and Births Update From Local Clinics

The record lists numerous hospital discharges including Wendell Hoffert of Washington and Mrs. Harry Baker with daughter Sandra Sue of Columbus Junction. Births noted for Albert Schulze and Angela and Kenneth Smith at 11:50 last night, weight eight pounds 12 ounces, and Daryl Leffler at six pounds 15 ounces. Multiple tonsillectomies and appendectomies performed, with several patients dismissed this morning and yesterday.

Wendell Hoffert Washington Harry Baker Sandra Sue Columbus Junction Dean Hartzler Riverside Max Owens Max Arthur Crawfordsville Jimmy Letts June Goble Omer Boshart Wayland Albert Schulze Kenneth Smith West Third Street Daryl Leffler Adams Dale Bower East Jefferson Florence Owens Edna and Leota Hoover Welman Robert Berdo Henry Berdo Charles Fuhr Raymond Gene Royal Glenn Verlee Raymond East Third Street Harry Leamer St. Joseph Charles Fish East van Buren Anneal King Wellman Lloyd Sharp Richmond

Washington County Chautauquas Best Program Yet

The Washington County chautauqua enters its 28th year with the finest community program to date. Local updates note sick at home, travel returns, school openings in September, and civic happenings from the drum corps at a Legion convention to a large Sunday school picnic at Sunset Park.

Washington County Chautauqua Washington Davenport Sunset Park Walter Hutton

Railroad official injured in Kansas City to Columbus Junction trip

A. R. Rogers of Waterloo Iowa 55 prominent railroad workers union official survived a crash while driving from Kansas City to Columbus Junction west of West Chester. His car wrecked but he was not seriously hurt. F H Finley Mt Pleasant undertakes remodeling of Jeffrey building northwest corner to install a new furnace for tenants. National Tea Co not yet signed contract but expected next week. Betty Sue Thompson Milan Mo named latest city teacher set to teach third grade at Stewart school. Bobby Berdo eleven-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Berdo fell 38 feet through a trap door landing on cement suffering a brain concussion and remained unconscious at noon Thursday. He was taken to Washington.

National Yea Company Robert Berdo Henry Berdo A. R. Rogers Waterloo Iowa Maintenance of Way Railroad Workers Union Kansas City Columbus Junction West Chester Finley Mt. Pleasant Jeffrey National Tea Company Betty Sue Thompson Milan Stewart School Bobby Berdo Washington

Riverside resident Patrick Dean dies in Iowa City hospital

Dest of the Week Patrick Dean, a sixty seven year old Riverside resident, died Monday night in an Iowa City hospital.

Patrick Dean Riverside Iowa City

Allen Murray Pallbearers Honor Deceased at Columbus Junction

Allen Murray, aged st, died at Columbus Junction Saturday. Six nephews served as pallbearers at the funeral service.

Allen Murray Columbus Junction

Local Notes From County Hospital and Townwide

County hospital life and community updates include births, visitors, business changes, and local events. Elmer and ainsworth-based family welcome Beverly Kay at eight pounds. Oswalt reunion, farm bureau activity, and new managers at Benteco and Farmers Union noted.

Ottumwa Visit By Wisie Long Ed Gray And Son

Mrs Wisie Long and Mrs Ed Gray with their little son Tommy traveled to Ottumwa yesterday for a day visit. Tommy participated in the Ottumwa baby show as a contestant during the event.

Ottumwa Wisie Long Ed Gray Tommy Little Tommy

Doctor Lyda Hellam Returns From Des Moines Meeting

Dr. Lyda Hellam arrived home this evening after attending a chiropractic convention in Des Moines.

Lyda Hellam Des Moines

Garage Sold in City Deal by Dempsey Co

The Dempsey Land Company reports the sale of the White Way Garage and equipment in this city to the Busby Brothers.

Dempsey Land Co White Way Busby Brothers

Livingstone Shows Continued Improvement After Knee Operation

W. Livingstone, ill in hospital, shows steady improvement with no fever since knee surgery.

S. W. Livingston

Gc Delegates Visit West Chester for Day with Isabelle Kil gore

West Chester hosts Marion Kil gore and companions Ruth Wilson Lucile Miller Mildred Martin Ida Carris Rhea Ford and Edie Bovee as they spent a day with Isabelle Kil gore yesterday according to Democrat records.

West Chester Marjorie Hebner Ruth Wilson Lucile Miller Mildred Martin Ida Carris Rhea Ford Edie Bovee Isabelle Kilgore

Homecomers and travel plans span the week

Boyd Foster returns home from Aberdeen South Dakota while Dr Henry Hull arrives from Boston Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs M Holinger embark on a Missouri trip in their new Buick with plans outlined for the journey.

Boyd Foster Aberdeen South Dakota Henry Hull Boston Mass M. Holinger Missouri

Shooting Scrape Over Steer Sparks Neighbors in Eureka

In Eureka last week a shooting incident arose when Bill Buntenbach tried to drive a steer from Humm's field. The quarrel between the neighbors stretches back years over stock and fowls and turkeys. If Buntenbach recovers, no action. if he dies, Humm faces potential trouble. Both allegedly used guns.

Eureka Bill Buntenbach Humm Buntenbach

Grassel Buys Clarence Aug Hey Property on East Madison

Mary Grassel purchases the Clarence Aug hey property on East Madison Street for 1200 dollars. The transfer solidifies the deal with payment and title change recorded for the property transaction.

Mary Grassel Clarence Aughey East Madison Street

New Home Planned Across from Covenanter Church

J. B. McCartney prepares to build a fine new residence on the corner opposite the Covenanter church. Trees are uprooted and the lot cleaned as the old house is removed. Construction is not expected to begin for several months.

J. B. McCartney Covenanter Church

Nurse-Esther, Max Well Visits Then Returns to Davenport

Will be Nurse Esther Max Well has visited her mother for a week and has returned to Davenport to continue nursing training. She expects to graduate from the school next year.

Esther Maxwell Davenport

Will Locate Here Charles A Dewey Opens Iowa Law Office

Charles A Dewey, a University of Iowa graduate and newly admitted attorney, will establish his law practice two doors west of the Washington County Savings Bank, joining the H M Eicher law office. He is described as bright and popular and has the best wishes of many friends. Time will test him as it does all men.

Charles A. Dewey University of Iowa Washington County Savings Bank H. M. Eicher

Arrow Shots 80 Years Ago From The Democrat

A humor column reflects on social quirks from the era. It jokes about age forward planning for birthdays, drunk behavior in heat, and widower outings, with playful lines on buggy rides and lemonade shortages.

Local residents share news from travels and family moves

Mr and Mrs Frank O Parrish return from St Louis trip. Ellen Stafford remains ill at 838 East Madison. Betty Grecian resumes county auditor office work after vacation. Bourgeois and Ritz families move to 618 Sout Avenue B as McKone family vacates 915 West Madison. Leslie Powers heads to Des Moines for Navy physical. Wayne Weaver and A M Weaver family visit from Lindsy California and Rochester Minnesota recovery news. J J DiLorenzo leaves for Antigua after public health post in Washington. Ruth Dupuis returns from Iowa City summer school. Music students from Lorden Studio showcased in a county recital. Teachers for county rural schools listed. most positions filled.

Fred Bourgeois E. A. Ritz Sout Avenue B C. W. McKone McKones West Madison Street Bourgeois J. J. DiLorenzo Iowa City Washington, D. C J. E. Lemmon DiLorenzo Antigua British West Indies Mary Juliet Lemmon DiLorenzo

Community Bulletin Highlights Local Happenings

All girls over eight invited to Red Cross doll-making at city hall from 9 to 11 Monday and Wednesday. Private Robert Stirling departs Camp Bowie Texas for Fort Riley Kansas for three months of mechanics training. Numerous visits, weddings, relocations, school events, and county activities fill the week in Washington and surrounding areas.

Red Cross Robert J. Stirling Thomas Stirling Camp Bowie Texas Fort Riley Kansas Sevilla Bowie Hopp Hopp

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