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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1939

Page

3

Circus crowds, tall corn stalks and Centennial notes

Readers recount a bustling week of events at the Journal office and town. A tall corn stalk contest boasts 23 feet 10 inches with others near 18 feet as citizens marvel at harvest and novelty. Centennial preparations, volunteers, and local humor pepper daily life with praise for organizers and residents.

Journal Iona Don Radda

Local birth and hospital notices and surgeries

Mr and Mrs Gerald Moothart welcomed a daughter Sharon Kay born at 10 20 weighing six pounds one ounce. A son seven pounds born to Mr and Mrs Charles Barthelow at 11 50 last night. Several residents including Duane Murdock Riverside and Josephine Waggoner had surgeries such as appendectomies and tonsillectomies. Others like Marie Netser Wellman and Willis Wittmer Kalona received treatment or observation.

Gerald Moothart Sharon Kay Duane Murdock Riverside Johnny Putnam, Jr Gue Oldaker Wellman Josephine Waggoner Louise Helen Wilcox Betty Ann Kunik Paul Peiffer Washington Robert Hamilton Wilmette Clarence Miller Marie Netser Charles Barthelow K. D. Morrison, Jr Wilma Martin Wyman Marian Meyer Wayland Grace Conrad Crawfordsville David Paul Kern Richmond Gloria Ann Kern Kalona Chester E. Grove Des Moines Robert Nicola Leslie Dean Frank Kron Willis Wittmer

Births and discharges trace a quiet hospital day

Wednesday and Thursday notices show several births and discharges across towns including Washington Wellman Crawfordsville Kalona Richmond and Keota. Newborns include a son to Mr and Mrs John Winga at 7:25 pm and a son to Mr and Mrs Stanly Zager at 4:30 am.

Deaths of Jacob Martin White and Charles Geret

Jacob Martin White aged 78 died at home on East Mai Street after a week of illness. He had lived in Riverside over fifty years. Charles Geret, longtime Riverside meat market operator, died Monday evening at age 77.

J. Martin White Lou Fitzwilliams East Main St East Mai Street Charles Geret Riverside

Died Near Wayland 73 and 80 in Illness Linked

John Graber of Wayland died at 73 after a Tuesday evening illness. Martin Plenner died at his son T A Flenner's home on August 16 after a long illness at age 80. A town resident quotes a saying about expectations and another remembers a circus calliope making him sad when a parade passed by.

Frank Macon Evening Journal Jon Brigade Macon Washington Mr. Reid John Graber Wayland Martin Plenner T. A. Flenner L. J. Kehoe Clyde Schmoeller Garret Alton Clyde C. G. Schmoeller Laramie Wyo Mr. Scehmoeller Missouri

Reopenings and Lectures Highlight Local Week

The United Presbyterian church reopened after redecorating with Prof. C. A. Owen of Assait Egypt as speaker. Ruth Bryan Owen, Florida congresswoman and daughter of William Jennings Bryan, will headline a Chautauqua event Friday. Esther Hay returns from Europe as others head to weekend events.

United Presbyterian Church C. A. Owen Assait Egypt Ruth Bryan Ruth Bryan Owen William Jennings Bryan Florida

Washington Labor Day Parade Aims for Large turnout

Labor unions in Washington plan a big Labor Day parade. Local news notes include a county horseshoe championship where Dad Hite defeated the Wapello champion seven to two, suggesting he may be state champion. Other items report store management changes, drownings of Wellman youths, land sale records, a census count, and debates on the League of Nations.

Washington Dad” Hite Wapello Mr. White

Sunset Park Becomes a Thing of Beauty in Our City

The piece highlights Sunset Park's transformation into a scenic centerpiece as residents envision a vibrant future. Community leaders praise new landscaping, walkway improvements, and potential events to draw visitors and boost local pride.

Sunset Park

Improve Church Remodeling With Added West Wing

Members of the Baptist church are remodeling their building by adding a west wing and enlarging the basement. Windows and entrances will be updated as part of the work.

The Baptist Church

Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen

A satirical piece discusses social mood and gender dynamics with humorous vignettes. The author jests about popularity, manners, and youthful attitudes, highlighting city life observations through playful anecdotes and reflections.

Picnic and social notices from Wash ington county news

The report highlights the Wash ington county Cow Testing association picnic at Sunset park, a Legion supper at the country club, and various community updates. It notes a forgery sentence for Robert White, details about school kindergarten enrollment, debt relief efforts for a fountain, and Centennal profits around $1,000. It includes multiple local people and happenings from Lisbon to Springfield and beyond.

Review of the Week's News Highlights From Fairfield

Robert White of Ainsworth, 19, arrested on forgery and bound over to district court. Fairfield locals report wide interest in county Whisker Club, new education department at Junior College, and H. E. Dougherty appointed manager. Social notices cover multiple births marriages travels and visits, with centennial events and community projects drawing crowds.

Robert White Ainsworth Department of Education

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