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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1941

Page

3

Wedding Shower for Margery Means Plans

The piece recounts a Washington bridal shower for Margery Means, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Means, with guests admiring a cedar chest of gifts in pink and blue, wedding announcements, and advice on hemming towels amid a festive atmosphere. It also notes 4-H Achievement Days, county fairs, and local community updates including Emancipation notices and fall preparations.

Washington Margery Roy Means Stewart

Dismissals and Admissions Reported From Local Hospitals

Saturday and Tuesday hospital notes show multiple discharges and admissions. Names include Mrs Bernard McCarthy Justin Bernard Harold Esmoil Roy Steele Mary Ardith Jarrard Stanley Jarrard Miles Stout and others from Washington Keota Brighton Columbus Junction Riverside Winfield and East Pleasant Plain with numerous tonsil removals major operations and births noted among the day’s entries.

Bernard McCarthy Justin Bernard Washington Harold Esmoil Brighton Roy Steele East Madison John Redlinger Keota Florence Huegh Mary Ardith Jarrard Stanley Jarrard Miles Stout Route 3 Charles Halston Fairfield Veda Schneoblin Ainsworth Miles Stont Janice Elaine Donna Jean Arington Columbus Junction Evalyn Wichelberger Winfield Milo Shalla Riverside Clarence Goff Nadine Dolores’ Griffin Loren Renoux Francis Hiller Lloyd Neiswanger Gordon Stone Phyllis Daryle Dean Donald Duane Disney Donald Brinning Phyllis Darlene Duane Daryle Dean Disney Chris Roth Wayland Rosetta Vodicka Robert Shelanghoski East Pleasant Plain Elmer Krantz Jacquelin Dereks Collumbus Junction

Passing Years and Local Notices From Washington

Alberson dies at 82 former mayor grand master and grand ruler of Mason ic orders. Anderson plans study in Paris and Berlin. Kerr underdone appendicitis. Guther moving to Ambrose Cunningham home. Lottie Norton dies in Kansas City burial in Trinidad. Mary Roberts returns from Sioux Falls survey for Liberty magazine. Senator Brookhart main speaker at Dutch Creek Fair. County schools enroll 4482 pupils. Peter Cnos sen falls 26 feet moving from Richmond to Shenandoah. Lena Maxwell and Roy Tripp to wed Oct 5. Washington post office becomes postal savings office Sept 12. Maud Morton ill with typhoid fever.

Deaths of the Week DPD. D Sherman

Donald David Sherman, aged 69, died Sunday morning after a long illness. He was a longtime resident and member of the community. A funeral service will be held at the family home church with burial in the city cemetery. He is survived by a daughter and two sons.

Bob Marble Bob D. D. Sherman The Ralph Livingston Don Sherman Donald David Sherman W. E. Augustine Dublin Augustine

Drowning of Maxine Waterhouse at Russell Ranch pool

Maxine Waterhouse twenty one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Waterhouse of Brighton drowned in a swimming pool on the Russell ranch at Bermley California. She had written her parents she was learning to swim.

Harry Leamer St. Joseph Norbert Te Bockhorst Kalona Charles Fish Washington Charles Halston Fairfield Francis Hiller Brighton Roy Steele S. B. Sand Ainsworth Robert Henderson Donna Jean Arington Columbus Junction Veda Schneoblin Maxine Waterhouse Max Waterhouse Russell Ranch Bermley Calif

Former Ainsworth Mayor Samuel Sands Dies at 75

Samuel B. Sands, former mayor of Ainsworth, aged 75, died at Washington County Hospital after a four month illness. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Ida K. March, a former Riverside woman aged 73, who died in Metamera, IJ, on August 7.

Samuel B. Sands Ainsworth Washington County Hospital Ida K. March Riverside Metamera

Hair grows again ends a boy’s recovery after cuts

The note states there is nothing for him to do until the boy’s hair grows back, marking a pause in his recovery. The line emphasizes a simple, ordinary moment following an injury.

Marriage Licenses Issued To Wilson And Gregg Dentists

Licenses issued to Marion G. Wilson and Dr. Robert W. Gregg. Dr Gregg is a Washington dentist.

Marion G. Wilson Robert W. Gregg Gregg Washington Shrum Lewis Lillian Bell Raymond Slaughter Lone Tree Helen Calvert Riverside

Breakfast Party Honors Frank Smith of California

Thirty years ago a breakfast gathering hosted by Margaret Doolittle honored Frank Smith of California. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hicher Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crooks Rev. and Mrs. D. I. Coon Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ab Anderson at eight o'clock yesterday.

H. M. Hicher J. B. Crooks D. I. Coon E. R. Jenkins Ab Anderson Margaret Doolittle Frank Smith California

Entertainers and marriages mark local notes

Ab Anderson entertained Bishop Anderson at Chautauqua and his home is famed for hosting many preachers. Wake Neal wed Myrtle A Knapp in Chicago, tied to Greenfield Iowa. The church debate continues on Sunday school attendance as Aldridge visits and seeks to sell property here.

Ab Anderson Bishop Anderson Chautauqua Washington County Chicago Neal Myrtle A. Knapp Greenfield Iowa Methodist Sunday School

Sisters arrive at St James parish and school opens

Sisters here three arrive this week with two more next week to staff St James parish. A new school building opens Sept 5 with one music teacher and other staff as general teachers. The piece notes an upcoming Oldsmobile exhibit and local travel quirks.

Sisters of Charity St. James Parish

Local residents share news from travels and events

Dr and Mrs Melvin Gingerich return from California with sons Owen and Loren after a USC six week term. Eunice Kean of Emporia visits two weeks with the Lipscombs. Richard Minick new clerk at Barclay grocery. Washington County social notes report marriages, relocations, hospital plans, and farm fair results including pig and cattle judging.

Melvin Gingerich Owen Loren California Dr. Gingerich University of Southern California

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