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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1942

Page

3

Four day trip lifts spirits for Howard McCleery family

The McCleerys visited Blytheville Arkansas to see Corp Sam McCleery. Howard had a two day leave and joined them in St Louis for a family reunion. USO quarters in St Louis impress Sam who notes the value of wartime morale and community support. A broader church and civic appeal runs through the piece, urging support for ministers, soldiers, and local efforts.

Howard McCleery Howard Blanche Nic Blytheville Ark Corp Sam McCleery St. Louis Nicola Sam Chestnut Street

Hospital Births and Discharges Across Several Towns

The bulletin lists newborns, weigh-ins, and several surgeries from Columbus Junction Washington Kinross Wellman and surrounding areas. Notable births include J C Stancer daughter 3 pounds 12% ounces and a son for Mr and Mrs Keith White weighing 7 pounds 11% ounces. Multiple patients underwent tonsillectomies and appendectomies while several individuals were discharged. A social note mentions home economies exhibits and visits by Calvin relatives and Nancy Gastman returning home with her nurse.

Harold Erskine Thomas Alan Columbus Junction Cornelia Keyser Washington J. C. Stancer West Chester Alfred Stalder North Marion Edna Renoux Maynard Goff, Jr South Third Keith White Jefferson Phoebe Banks Ivan Little Linda Rae Keota Frank Lewis Cy Bueh Larry Dean Mose Bontrager Virginia Marlene Kinross James Davidson Bill Fulton Harold Moore Lynda Rae Lewis Tobin Riverside Dwane Shalla Lana Kay Terry Leroy Lawrence Howell Crawfordsville Harold Moothart Wellman Raymond Pickard Pleasant Plain Jim Boyd, Jr Ainsworth Eddie Anderson East Jefferson Street Daryl Dean Disney R. J

Passing Years in Washington Reported Marriages and Local News

A Washington column lists upcoming nuptials for Gertrude Hammer and Theodore Bailey on Sept 3, and Harrison Dodder’s wedding set for Aug 21, 1912. The page also notes a major Iowa City operation, 4-H achievement days Aug 10 11 12, and local notices on births, appointments, deaths, and job changes.

TOPS MARKET Load of cattle nets $10.65 at Chicago market

Amos Weaver topped the Chicago market with a cattle load that sold for 10 dollars 65 cents. The report notes the sale price and party involved.

Amos Weaver Chicago

Richard Charles Frank Born to Merle and P. H. Frank

A newborn named Richard Charles Frank arrived in Waterloo weighing eight pounds. Parents Merle Miller Frank and P. H. Frank are listed with grandmother Mrs. Wilbur Miller visiting the infant days later. The Valley church marks its 65th anniversary on Sunday August 13. A sales note states 900 Chautauqua tickets must be sold in three days to reach 1200. Elmer Mason plans an aviation advertising stunt on August 19 for a washing machine company. Joe Melinski is reported very ill with an eye infection.

Richard Charles Frank Richard Charles Merle Miller Frank P. H. Frank Waterloo Wilbur Miller Elmer Mason

Visit by Lloyd McCuteheon Prompts Mt Vernon Notice

Lloyd McCuteheon arrived in his own car last week, described as a successful local businessman who runs a spicy paper. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jim McCuteheon. Will wed Leora Taylor and

Sam White The Mills Seed Co Langworthy Washington Democrat Lloyd Mc- Cuteheon Mt. Vernon Jim Me- Cuteheon

Forty Years Ago Goes to Philippines Miss Ollie Maxwell Wed

Miss Ollie Maxwell leaves for the Philippines on Saturday to wed John Springer. The journey is long, but the goal is clear.

Washington Democrat Philippines Ollie Maxwell The Phillipines John Springer

Deaths of the Week List of Local Obituaries

George McClelland York aged 79 died at Washington County Hospital after a year of illness. Mrs. Leslie Brecht is named as a daughter. Riverside man aged 85 died from burns suffered while burning weeds in his backyard.

Springman Matthew Springman Matt Washington George McClelland York Washington County Hospital Leslie Brecht Riverside

Claire Gordon Takes Key Role With National Meat Board

Claire Gordon of Henry Illinois daughter of Mr and Mrs Mac Gordon north of Ainsworth has a fine post with the National Live Stock and Meat Board, headquartered in Chicago. She will demonstrate and lecture on meat cuts and preparation and has done welfare work.

Claire Gordon Henry, Ill Mac Gordon North Ainsworth National Live Stock and Meat Board Chicago

Union services in Central Park to feature Rev Basil McBee

Weekly notices show Rev Basil McBee of the Associate Reformed Church will speak at Sunday evening Union services in Central Park. Other community items include war effort drives, personnel movements, and local visits across Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.

Basil McBee Associate Reformed Church Central Park Ivan Reiss The Christian Church

Century Club dinner marks three quarters of a century

The Journal notes 100 members of The Three Quarters of a Century Club attended a dinner and party at the Country Club last Saturday. The item lists numerous locals and visitors with military postings, travels, and residence updates connected to wartime service and civic life.

Journal Country Club

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