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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1946
Page
3
Community note covers PEO Chapter 1 bazaar plans for December 19 at Mrs Henry Bailey’s home to raise funds for charity, YW party updates at the Y on December 23, and reflections on local history, furnishings, and notable residents across town.
The report lists multiple admissions and discharges across Keota Crawfordsville Wellman Ainsworth and Washington. Individuals include George Leedom David Brinning Karen Weston Alfred Davis Allen Palmer and others with various procedures such as tonsillectomies appendectomies and medical admissions. Several births noted include children born to Dale Bales Thomas Randall an Erwin Koenig and a Washington couple.
Railway jury cases began Wednesday with Carlton C. Wilson, W. Korf and others at the Rock Island line contesting land prices for right of way at Ainsworth and Washington. Sheriff’s appraisal raises dispute. several other items include community officers elected, a pastor appointment, marriages, births, and local social events.
To ease aching feet soak in very warm water then cold water three to four times. Add soap to the warm water and scrub feet with a heavy cloth. Rinse and dry, then dust powder between toes and on the soles.
Farmers are advised to stop all feed except hay and milk only when the udder is distended to dry off a cow. Once she is safely dry she should be returned to full rations.
Tuesday the Womanless Wedding sponsored by the American Legion at Ainsworth drew crowds as locals attended Wednesday and Thursday nights. Local tal- portions of the report note community involvement and event planning details.
The Ainsworth high school glee club staged the operetta Were For America on Friday evening. Christmas programs were given by the Fortnightly club and the three American Home departments at a birthday dinner with Mrs. Etta Glassburner of Ottumwa as guest of honor.
Mr and Mrs Leo Hoover of Marengo announce the marriage of their daughter Kathryn Anne to Clyde Walton Jr on December 27. The item then notes weather with snow and colder on Thursday and Friday and mentions the Human Appliance store opening in a room.
260 truckers in the county renewed their licenses at the courthouse. Over 1100 car licenses issued. C C Wilson testified long in railroad case. Charles W Johnson of Winterset arrested for allegedly cashing a forged check near Wellman. Mrs Palmer Schilling elected worthy matron of the Eastern Star. Relatives attended Matilda Te Bockhorst funeral services in nearby communities.
In Lexington on December 11 a few neighbors reported receiving their long awaited 1946 cars including James Pence with a Chevvie coupe Hoyt Gardner with a Chevyvie pickup John Flading with a Ford sedan Wayne Norman with a Pontiac and Dean Emde with a Hudson Mrs Cecil Amlong visited Davenport last week Mrs Bill Martin Gary and Mrs Morton Keimede visited Mrs Emmet Gingerich Thursday Lexington Circle ladies met and planned a December 11 gathering at Mrs Chris Millers with needlework and a cooperative noon dinner Lexington Ladies Aid served seasonal refreshments and mini turkeys Bingo entertained the social hour Farm Bureau members John Flding and spouse toured the west
Items from a bygone issue note Tom Carris elected Farm Bureau president. A public dinner offered twelve meat kinds for fifty cents at the YMCA chaired by Mrs Delpha Howard. Mrs Esta Clark visits then returns home. A banquet honored Congressman Edward C Either with Governor elect N G Krasechel as speaker. Dr O F Boll eray counted as toastmaster. Betty Eicher recounted the flag history linked to the 1933 inauguration. Thomas Schilling, longtime grocer, dies at 93. A new Washington charity kennel chapter organized with Vic Van Sickle leading, Thompson Brookhart acting as Great Mastiff, Sheriff McCarty as Noble Watch Dog, Fred Jardon and Dr A K Syverth as Spaniels.
The Town Loan & Trust Co of Des Moines is closed with Dave McKee, formerly of Washington, as president. The bank was capitalized at $500 000. Margaret Ann Jungbluth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Jungbluth, ill with bronchitis, is reported much improved. Richard McCleery elected president of the U's Men’s Club this week.
The Methodist church men served 5000 pancakes with butter and syrup at a weeknight supper. The event drew local attendees and highlighted the church community gathering for fellowship.
Charles Mclaughlin Henry Bailey and Theodore Bailey faced a 49 cent gift split. Ted offered an extra penny so each paid 2 cents. The scene likens the effort to Rockefeller buying oil fields. A doctor recalls a bemused note from a son in law thanking him for services to his mother in law. Yellow Dogs plan community Christmas drive with broad business and civic support.
The Roberts family intends to move to Colorado Springs soon sparking concern among Presbyterians about church attendance without them. The item notes a local sense of loss and questions about church life after their departure.
Mr and Mrs J P Faris parents of Mrs Fred Stewart who live near Linton Iowa plan to move to Washington soon. Arthur Mason will display flags at North and West Second streets during storm forecasts indicating heavy weather or a cold wave. Over 200 people attended the Helping Hand circle bazaar at the U P church raising over 28 dollars. Jessie B Smouse a Lake Forest Illinois student is home for holidays. Caddie Hale and Bessie Eichelberger visited Riverside this week.
Mrs Emma Nicholson of Wayland died at Whaley rest home in Mount Pleasant after a nine year residence there. Widow of David Johns and of Christopher Witthot died after long illness and stroke. Survived by many descendants. funeral in Winfield. A well known Richmond woman, aged 52, died suddenly of a heart attack, leaving six brothers and two sisters.
Ancient Romans valued amber highly per Pliny, shaping it into cameos, statuettes, cups and rings. It was used as a medicine for many ills and as a charm against disease and ill fortune, sometimes costing as much as a healthy slave.
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