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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1941

Page

3

Health Unit progress and community notes and events

The health unit shows notable achievements including a maternal health depot and a first ever rural cardiac clinic for children with doctors from the federal bureau in attendance. Dr Ruth Church leads the unit, Frances Goodrich has resigned as supervisor, and staff changes follow. The piece also covers Mrs Wells rented apartments, Oscar Solbrig the aviator, Jane Baldrige’s golf win, Miss Kathryn Mauthe’s new home, Mrs Mount’s birthday, hospital recovery of Mrs St Clair Lewis, and veterans push to remove Secretary Perkins and a training move for Herman Gaethe.

Federal Bureau Ruth Church

Hospital Notes Report Births Admissions and Discharges

Dismissals include Jacquelin Dircks Columbus Junction Milo Shalla Riverside and Martha Whittaker Washington. Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Lester Mick at 2 50 pm weighing seven pounds ten ounces. Admissions list William G McCreedy Riverside J E Moore Washington Freddie Fisher Riverside fractures femur. Tonsil and appendectomy cases Molly Whittaker Joan Schroeder Deborah Longer Robert Colburn Elaine Bell Celesta Shelangoski Cloyd Cornick Carl Cross Donald Eugene Bush and others. Several dismissals recorded including Martha Whittaker Washington and Mrs Robert Shelanghoski East Pleasant Plain.

Jacquelin Dircks Columbus Junction Milo Shalla Riverside Lester Mick William G. McCreedy J. E. Moore Washington Freddie Fisher Martha Whittaker Joan Schroeder Robert Colburn Deborah Longer Elaine Bell Francis Hiller Brighton Celesta Shelangoski Hast Pleasant Plain Mary Lewis Donald Eugene Bush Clover Luckey Carl Cross Cloyd Cornick Mt. Union McDonald Shull Crawfordsville Robert Shelanghoski East Pleasant Plain Robert Henderson David Burdell Ainsworth Clarence Goff William Chmelai

Passing Years in Washington and Local News Snippets

Local items recount accidents from a derelict watermelon truck on a hill west of Columbus Junction, a fugitive killer hunt for Handsome Klutas, office moves, a rainstorm hurt fair attendance, and community moves including nurses training, new shipments, and train reinstatement plans.

Columbus Junction R. J. Patterson

Hospital Addition Won by Earl Wood at Ainsworth

The hospital expansion contract was awarded to Earl Wood of Ainsworth for about 50000 dollars. The piece notes other local items including church fittings, pastor installations, and community events across the region.

Earl Wood Ainsworth

Review of the Weeks News in Washington County

Helen Cunningham visiting from Waukegan Illinois meets uncles James and John Cunningham Rex Hazen back from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls visits before army duty Eunice Hammer Waymack leaves for Silver City New Mexico after a stay Mrs Blair Law Haymes and son Donnie to Chicago Dr H L Gordon ill with bronchial pneumonia in Fairfield Hospital Civic notes report 43 conventions and 57 new families in Washington County Rotary luncheon honors Eunice Hammer local tax and budget items noted.

Rex Hazen Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Charles Hazen E. B. Hammer Theodore Bailey Hammer Home Eunice Hammer Waymack Silver City New Mexico Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Washington

Deaths of the Week

Arnold John Morrison 31 killed in an accident Saturday near Crawfordsville when a gun carried by 13 year old Charles Griffen discharged. Wife, three children, and his parents survive along with several siblings. Additional obituaries note Mrs. William Smith 86, Mrs. Oliver Todd 67, and other locals mourning bystanders and relatives.

Arnold John Morrison Crawfordsville Charles Griffen James Morrison

Eighty Years Ago in Arrow News Briefs

A column reflects on neighborliness and everyday quirks. It contrasts early risers with noise, joking about mothers and babies, child training, vanity in cures, and how a well-decorated diploma doesn't guarantee a larger practice.

War Comes to Iowa poem pledges to conquer hate

Eldna Bacon Morrison writes the Grinnell Herald Register piece August 4 1941 urging national effort as shells replace crops. The poem frames Iowa as land of tall corn and fertile loam yielding to wartime production and sacrifice to defend humanity.

Iowa Iona Eldna Bacon Morrison Grinnell Herald - Register Grinnell

Bridge party honors Mrs Clarence Hollingsworth guest of Chicago

Mrs Dell Hollingsworth and Mrs Alex Lytle hosted a bridge afternoon in honor of Mrs Clarence Hollingsworth of Chicago. High honors were awarded to Mrs Maie Donahey.

Bridge Dell Hollingsworth Alex Lytle Clarence Hollingsworth Chicago Maie Donahey

Calif. visitors and upcoming events noted

Mrs. Kate Ackley of Los Angeles visits friends here while Mrs. Lydia Richer prepares for France and sails before Sept. 17. The K of C plans a Labor Day picnic in Sunset Park expected to draw 1 000 attendees. Chautauqua bus drivers end ten cent taxi service as most riders use private cars.

Calif Kate Ackley Los Angeles France Lydia Richer K of C's Sunset Park

Milwaukee buys Mrs Wrights property and Neiswan coal yard

Forty years ago the Milwaukee road purchased Mrs Wrights property and Tom Neiswan acquired a coal yard. Neiswan receives $3,000 for the deal reflecting his business needs and a fair price. The right of way agent Sutherland is praised as fair and well regarded.

Milwaukee

Prairie Fire and House Movements in Local Area

A prairie fire near the organ factory required full factory force to extinguish the blaze as dry grass burned quickly. Local house sellers are buying back homes sold to the Milwaukee road and planning moves. John Shalla Sr. of Richmond dies at 78 after bronchial pneumonia. W A Athearn, longtime Washington printer, passes away at about 65 in Ainsworth. Miss Mame Samson is reported very ill on Iowa Avenue.

Milwaukee Road Charley Mercer Iowa N. L. Babcock E. N. Wright Win Smouse Columbia Addition Shalla John Shalla Richmond Bohemia Shala Crete Nebr Mary Novey W. A. Athearn Washington Ainsworth Mame Samson Iowa Avenue

Flower-Henry Parkin Son Reported Tall Sunflower

A North Iowa Avenue sighting notes a sunflower reported as fifteen feet ten inches tall in the field near High Flower-Henry Parkin. Neighbors describe the oversized bloom as remarkable and unusually tall for the area.

Henry Parkinson Iowa Ave

Painting contract awarded for nurses home to Louis Baird

The contract for painting the newly acquired nurses home has been let to Louis Baird for $272.80. The award covers interior and exterior surfaces as specified in the project plan. Work is to commence within two weeks and reach completion by the end of the month.

Bailey- Sweet Jack Klutas Max Cuddy San Francisco Calif Wil Louis Baird

J H Young Dies In Pasadena Former Banker Passes

James H. Young longtime cashier of the Wash. Co. Savings Bank and brother of Mrs. D. J. Palmer died at his Pasadena home California. A large shipment of torchen lace totaling 2808 yards arrived at a New York store from Germany.

J. H. Young James H. Young Pasadena Calif D. J. Palmer Wash. Co. Savings Bank New York Germany

Body Sent From France to Arrive in September

Lieut Henry Russell is reported killed in France with his body sent home from France and expected to arrive early in September. The notice notes his death on October 14, 1918 in the Argonne. Dr and Mrs M E Dicken hosted a six o clock dinner last evening for James M Wilson and his bride.

Henry Russell France The Argonne M. E. Dicken

Birthday surprise for James Work on his forty first

Friends and relatives hosted a surprise party Tuesday evening to honor James Work on his forty first birthday. Miss Kath eryn Mauthe of Grace Hill departed yesterday for Glenwood to teach sciences and higher mathematics at the high school.

James Katheryn Mauthe Grace Hill Glenwood

Curfew Enforced as Washington Sets Nine PM Curfew for Minors

The city of Washington imposes a curfew requiring anyone under sixteen to be off the streets by nine o clock each evening. The measure aims to reduce juvenile disturbances and ensure public safety.

Washington

You do not know how many mistakes you make

A quip notes how errors compound when tools fail to sharpen. The line suggests imperfect preparation and the need for steady accuracy as work proceeds. It frames mistakes as visible when the pencil lacks a proper creaser or sharpener.

Quotations on Temper, Friendship and Habits

A string of wry observations on social cues and manners. Red hair in heat becomes a humorous symbol of discomfort while aging looks and borrowing betrayals are explored with brisk wit. Practical household items like scissors and paper knives are noted as common losses.

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