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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1946

Page

4

Washington area notes and 4 H show highlights

A long Washington section covers Country Club progress and new facilities, notable deaths and obituaries including Louise Harwood and Harry Whitaker, and local housing and trailer developments. It recaps 4 H show results with Elmer Schneider and Oscar the Hereford, plus a style show at Rothschild’s and community rail.

Elmer Schneider Angus Elmer Riverside Oscar Tommy Havel Ainsworth Armory

Local births and dismissals reported from area hospitals

The notices list several newborns including Donald Joe Miller at 4:40 Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller and Rosemarie Rita Koehler born to Mr. and Mrs. George T. Koehler at 1:18 yesterday morning, plus other births to Duncan, Ellis, Peterson, Shettler, Lewis, and Richard families. Dismissals include Mrs. Wes Custer and son Steven Wilber and others from West Chester Harper and Kalona.

Lloyd Miller W. Main Donald Joe George T. Koehler Ainsworth Rosemarie Rita Harry Duncan Columbus Junction Wilber West Steven Wilber West Chester Curtis Wells Rebecca Raye Route Four Clyde Finke Crawfordsville Wes Custer S. Ave. C Gary Mahlon Huston Wyman Clots Ellis Wellman Bob Nardy East Main Street Carl Peterson Richard Shettler Kalona Delbert Lewis J. N. North Fairfield Howard Hess Connie Sue Harper Bernard Peiffer Jane Anne

Review of the Week in Washington County News

A compact weekly roundup notes sales and marriages including Walter Jaspering selling a filling station at 325 North Marion Ave to Sadie Lowash and Everett Harland. It records multiple weddings, travels, visits, and local social news spanning Monday through Friday with residents from Kalona, Riverside, Washington, and surrounding areas.

Walter Jaspering

Washington wedding and community notices spread across pages

Invitations issued for the wedding of Bette Snakenberg to Merle E. Turnipseed scheduled Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church. Other items include a $5,850 food fund drive total announced, various travels, weddings, and family notices across Washington community figures and local leaders.

Bette Snakenberg Washington Merle E. Turnipseed Methodist Church

Local Social Notes Highlight Dinners Weddings and Travel

Thursday column notes Mrs Lloyd Little honored at a birthday dinner Sunday. Dwight Prince and wife traveled over 300 miles to visit her mother. Gertrude Boomershine wed at Baptist parsonage to Robert Grubb of De Queen Ark. Newlyweds to live on North Second Ave. N B E Young’s daughter Mary Elizabeth departs for a two week motor trip west visiting Medford Oregon. Dorothy Weidner Neva Long and Leonard Zickafoose depart Brighton for California. Morris Helman visiting brother Irwin Helman in Granite City Illinois. Ralph Kelsey recovering after major operation at University Hospital Iowa City awaiting address C 41 care of University Hospital Iowa City.

Lloyd Little Dwight E. Prince Gertrude Boomershine Sanford Mokelbutt Robert E. Grubb DeQueen Ark Baptist Parsonage Candy Kitchen North Second Ave Ralph Kelsey University Hospital Iowa City

Obituaries Highlight Local Deaths Of Community Figures

Mrs. Glen Cuddeback aged 39 died after a week long illness at Mercy hospital. Descie D Cuddeback survived by husband, daughter, son and six siblings. A noted stock buyer and community sales originator died at Mercy hospital in Iowa City, aged 76, survived by wife Mary Ellen Casey, a son and five daughters. Washington man, brother of J M and H C, died in Des Moines at 71. he lived with his daughter and his wife died in 1943.

Glen Cuddeback Dessie D. Cuddeback Bother Mercy Hospital Iowa City Wed Mary Ellen Casey Washington J. M H. C Des Moines

Mrs Will Harwood Louise Waite Harwood Dies at 62

Mrs Will Harwood Louise Waite Harwood died Friday after a several month illness. She was 62. She is survived by her husband T W Harwood a daughter Mary Louise Pike of Santa Ana California and Rosalyn Duensing and two brothers.

Louise Waite Harwood Burlington Mary Louise Rosalyn Will Harwood T. W. Harwood Mary Louise Pike Santa Ana Calif Rosalyn Duensing Barthers

Passing Years in Washington and Local Notes

10 years ago golf champion Vic West defeated Albert Moorman to win his sixth city title. Mrs Nelie Thompson and daughter Helen move to the T J McElhinney house. Miss Thompson becomes Lincoln school principal. City rooms above Coast to Coast store remodel into two apartments. Esther plans to open an office upstairs on the square. An 18 month old, Carol Walker, fell 25 feet from a window but was largely unharmed. Merle Gallagher now with United Air Line News, son of Ira Gallagher. Mr. and Mrs. Schafer traveled over 7 000 miles home recently. Several hurt in an accident involving two trucks. Mrs George Leverenz, formerly Phoebe Maxwell, visited with aunt Mrs W A Cook. home in Detroit. Chautauqua remark about a sad hand organ tune. Mary Roberts and friends found a tree mass of worms at the grounds. worm cocoon interest noted. car ride home and worm discussion.

Mount Building Esther Stewart Building Carol Walker Hubert Walker Carol Mary Roberts Priscilla Morrison Betty Hallingsworth Chautauqua Grounds Mary Priscilla Betty Hollingsworth

Judge Dan Hamilton Dies in Rochester

Prominent jurist Judge Dan Hamilton died in Rochester Minnesota on August 21. The veteran judge was widely known in the region for his long service and respected rulings.

Dan Hamilton Rochester, Minn

Miller backs hard surfacing of Iowa main roads

Twenty years ago Alex Miller, the Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, announced his support for hard surfacing the state’s primary road arteries. He argued good roads will come when people demand them in a voice that cannot be misunderstood.

Alex Miller Iowa

YMCA Delegates Head to Camp Foster

Ernest Simpson and Richard Stewart, delegates from the local YMCA, left this morning for Camp Foster at Lake Okoboji to participate in the program sessions and activities.

Ernest Simpson Richard Stewart Camp Foster Lake Okoboji

Gravel Placed on Iowa City Road North of Washington

Gravel was spread on a road near Iowa City a short distance north of Washington, affecting travel conditions in the area.

Iowa City Washington

Mae Campbell Arrives in New York After European Trip

Mrs. J. W. Campbell received a message announcing the arrival of her daughter Mae in New York after a European trip. Washington business men will fund a boy's farm club with prizes near 200 dollars. The Clay picnic and homecoming occurred on August 19 with a large crowd and a strong program.

J. W. Campbell Mae New York Washington

Pretty Mary Dee Lupton Dies At Ten

A ten year old girl Mary Dee Lupton daughter of Mr and Mrs L B Lupton died on August 21 after a severe hemorrhage following a tooth extraction two weeks earlier She became ill on Thursday and died soon after No further details were given about funeral arrangements or underlying condition.

Mary Dee Lupton L. B. Lupton

Life Threat Stalks Col. Brookhart At Marion Fair

Police guard Col. 8 W Brookhart at the Marion fair after threats from a crank are received. Authorities report a series of letters sent to Brookhart prompting protective measures.

W. Brookhart Marion Brookhart

Resignation of Army Lieutenant Ch A Dewey Reported

Washington Democrat notes Ch A Dewey has resigned his cavalry lieutenant post and will return home at once. The item also mentions Fred Neiswan Ser planning to move into a new building and an elderly lady with a crutch playing a hand organ outside stores.

Washington Democrat ARMY Chas. A. Dewey Cavalry Fred Neiswan Ser

New Stenographer Hired at Walter Ayres Land Co

Notices announce Julia Swift becomes the new stenographer at Walter Ayres Land Co. and reflect a Chautauqua expansion with Berdo and Crail bakery line. Other items include a birth, a serious appendicitis operation by Ottumwa doctors, and local civic notes.

Julia Swift The Walter Ayres Land Co

Camping on the English River Aids Two-Week Trip

Five men led by Sam Kel logg camp along the English river for a two week excursion. They bring enough furniture for a second hand store, plus a large ice box to keep drinks cool and avoid warm water. The group includes Frank Rogers Bob McCall and W. V. McCausland and a family member referenced as a niece.

Sam Kellogg Frank Rogers Bob McCall W. V. McCausland English River

Five Sisters Visit Their Sioux City Sister

Mrs L Babcock Mrs M EF Canier Mrs Adam Page and Mrs Antho Van Sickle traveled to Sioux City to visit their sister Mrs Nial Van Sickle. The group shared news and stories during the reunion.

Sioux City L. Babcock M. EF. Canier Adam Page Antho van Sickle Nial van Sickle

Arrow Shots A Boy Heading For Trouble In Town

A local boy with every advantage drifts toward vice as skeptics question why people lose sleep over generosity. The piece questions about blessing through giving and the grogginess of next day outcomes.

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