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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1945
Page
3
This week the J. Wilson home on East Washington street sold to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pickens with possession by January 1. The column also covers church bazaars, local obituaries, social events, and plans for a new Rock Island railroad cutoff with extended service into Washington Iowa.
Ten year old items recount James Burham’s death in Chicago with survivors, John Isaiah Kuhn funeral services, and community events. Local stabs include Y’s Men furnishing a Christmas tree, a lighting contest, Frank Dolies’ death, a Santa Claus parade, a champion steer sale, an Lincoln school operetta, Ramseyer hatchery incubator arrival, tetanus case of Tom Stewart, peanut brittle sale, Lyon bakery purchase, and Smith’s Emporium closing sale.
A December blizzard paralyzed travel with four foot drifts and heavy snowfall. John Lemmon returned home from Parsons College to spend the weekend, while Alice Meek plans a winter Mediterranean cruise with her aunt Mrs Walter Wilde. The Roths Ready-to-Wear marked its twenty first birthday, drawing messages from wholesale houses and friends. Clarence Hollingsworth and daughter Betty plan a move to Cedar Rapids in the coming days.
Dr Pease bought a small East Van Buren house part of an estate and may remodel. A West Madison sun porch addition is noted. Lawrence Libes reportedly bought the Stanley McKeown Jr home at 803 South Third and the McKeowns will move into a newly purchased East Washington apartment. Washington street hums with progress as flu closures disrupt schools and journal carriers. Mrs Pamelia Rk Lay, not eligible for the Coffee Club, bakes a cake for her birthday and urges help to place returning servicemen.
A week of parties honors Virginia Wallace who heads to California for a girls school. Dorothy Harvey hosted thirty six guests at a dance with refreshments at Congress hotel. Warren Moore bought the Strauss property near It Co Purvis home to remodel and build two small houses. Mrs Susanna Harmon Clapper died aged almost 83 after moving to town in 1893. Rev Father M J Hartigan from Kinross will join St James church as priest succeeding Rev Father W J Guinan. Mr and Mrs A R Miller hosted Country Club members at their new South Marion Ave home with an elaborate feast served by Bovee, Miller, Teeter, Brooks and Babcock. Ainsworth woman gifts a Benjamin Franklin stove to Jog cabin in Sunset Park.
The Washington Democrat extols Miss Dwinnie Rankin as an exemplary bookkeeper and cashier who resigned, noting in two years she never erred or angered anyone. The paper hints at the reason for her departure but withholds details. Dad Whitcomb quips about Thanksgiving plans in Ed Ewing's restaurant.
The first annual farmers institute is scheduled for December 14 and 15 at the courthouse with a prize offering. Miss Rose Minner plans to resign her city teaching post to become a missionary in Egypt, noted as a capable, sensible young woman. Cotton prices surge as foreign demand rises, impacting domestic cotton goods costs and potentially affecting the upcoming Chautauqua tents.
Production began in Pittsburgh in 1876 and rose to widespread use in baths and kitchens after World War I. In 1939 U S Tiles produced more than 73 million square feet of floor and wall tile in the United States.
Dismissals included Harry Haifley and Mrs. Lester Woods on North Avenue and 815 South Iowa Avenue. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lins of Ainsworth. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bishop of 909 North Seventh. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bush of Wellman. Joan Sechantz admitted as medical patient. several others admitted or discharged. corrections note a son for the Lins family and multiple births listed with times and weights.
A whimsical column comically critiques patched pants and creased attire while musing on vanity, trust, and daily life. It paints a portrait of public figures a town man and a baseball player as well as the humor of weather, luck, and social pretenses in a light, observational tone.
Nearly 200 cars licensed in the county. Carlos Walling becomes Dutro Tire Shop manager replacing his mother Everett who moved to Denver. Sheriff’s office acquires a surplus U S Army submachine gun. Santa Claus arrival spoiled by rain. Rosalie Combs and Leland Sheetz wed at the Baptist church. Several local moves and retirements noted including military returns from Okinawa and discharge of Ira Morrison. Mutual updates on wills, divorces, and births accompany church and community events across town.
The Deaths of the Week note Juanita Weidner Fenn 29 died at her mother's home after a long illness. Other obituaries include a longtime teacher at a Cedar Rapids school who died of a heart attack after flu, Vera Caroline Voss Smart 41 a Davenport businesswoman, Blanche Mead Hebner 90 at 108 East Second Street, and Dwight Long 48 a former Richmond resident and World War I veteran. Surviving relatives named include spouses siblings and children. Services for Mr Long will be held locally.
A dinner guest at an Eskimo meal expresses delight by taking all leftovers with him leaving hosts surprised by the unplanned departure.
Fern Growth suggests using castor oil sparingly every three months or olive oil at the roots twice a month to boost growth. Ferns naturally turn toward light. rotate plants daily to prevent leaning toward a single direction.
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