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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1938
Page
4
Mrs Elizabeth Canter and her twin Mrs J A McCoy celebrated their 85th birthday with a dinner hosted by Mrs Frances Cherry on South Marion Avenue. Guests included Edith Faris, a niece of Mrs Canter, and Canter is the sole survivor among five sisters once living in the area.
Margaret Alice Stewart arrives from Cincinnati to spend Christmas with family in Cincinnati. Damages totaling over $5,000 will be sought from Frank Kinsley and his son due to an auto accident. Francea Stewart from Chicago plans holiday visits with her mother Mrs. C. W. Stewart and Miss Eva G. Denny. Nellie Wilson from Des Moines also expected. Fred Maasdam and daughter Mary travel to Sioux City for the holiday weekend. Kathryn Little, student at the University of Nebraska, visits John Winga’s home. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. McCutchen Jr of Oskaloosa visit parental homes. Mae Rita Ragan returns from Davenport nursing training for a week. Ella Smith of Marshalltown visits with aunts Mrs. Willa Gilchrist and Mrs. T. T. Keeley. Foundations for the new Stewart school continue to be poured. Most stores will close Monday December 26. Dr. D. D. Davis is named president of the county dental society.
The passage notes that initial reactions fade as people adjust to glasses and new places often improve health. It also mentions drivers shouting at old crow ball teams and questions women loafing downtown, ending with a remark on barber and milliner pairings for stability.
Mrs. Sarah Knox widow of B. Knox died in Los Angeles at her daughter's home. Lucille Knox is her grandson. James F. Moothart of West Chester died after a two year illness. Mrs. Jack Fletcher, 72, Crawfordsville, died after a year of illness. Joseph Heitzman, Riverside, 77, killed by brain concussion in a car exit accident. Mrs. Thaddeus Owen, 73, Iowa City hospital patient after a stroke of paralysis.
Edgar Squire died at El Paso Texas en route to Tucson aged 69 born and raised in Wellman. Frank Chihak ainsworth harness maker for 53 years died Wednesday night aged 78. H G Gilbert brother of George Gilbert and Miss Rose and Miss Fannie Gilbert died at Fort Smith Arkansas at 76.
At the hospital on Saturday and Sunday several births and procedures are noted. Parents welcomed daughters Patricia Nelle, Tynda Mae, and Patricia JoAnn, while Jerry Wayne was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Wolford Coneaville. Others underwent appendectomies and tonsillectomies, and several patients were admitted or dismissed as Wellman and Coneaville area hospitals reported.
Wednesday through Friday notices report births for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Creech in Washington Glenn Edward weighing 10 3 and 9 52 born times. Dismissals include Mrs. George Chalupa Mrs. Addie Thompson Mrs. John Riggs Virgil De Maree and Marjorie Stead plus Mrs Francis Singleton.
Mrs. C. B. Williams describes travel through Georgia from Penney Farms Florida to Knoxville Tennessee. She admires Negro women, notes CCC camps, Florida tourist industry, citrus crops, and warmth of Florida and Tennessee flora. The journal covers travel, hospitality, and future plans including a move to Mexico City and visits to the West coast.
Goodfellows donations exceed two hundred dollars with one hundred baskets to be filled. J C Penney in Washington distributed bonuses totaling over six hundred. Bristow Flower and Printing Shop burned at Brighton on December 27. Two Crawford family deaths from pneumonia. Washington residents move to Nashville for work. Charles Welch buys Rours Restaurant on East Washington. Ill son-in-law Jerry Vorthill ill in California. Six Cedar Rapids residents fined for hunting rabbits. Helen Wilson hosts high tea for Mrs Keeley of Chicago. Board fills hospital vacancies. Lieut Masson on furlough. Rev M R Reagan seriously ill. Schools reopen after quarantine. new rules issued. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs L A Jones. Wedding announced for Mildred Morton’s sister Helen and Wade Gardner. Sunday church services resume after flu closure. Patricia Keeley’s water on lungs operation successful. Sam White quarantined with mumps. extreme cold with seven deaths in Midwest. Monday stores to remain open. Harry Boice injured by fall. O M Eyestone of Keith Kine Optician Co on visit. encored performances. Candy artist Howard Sitlar creates candy canes. Howard Hamilton returns home for Christmas. Star Helping Club saves for gifts for needy children. Verne Kerr returns from business college. Laurie Nellie Margaret Doolittle host chicken pie supper with guests.
County committees from fifteen counties meet at the Y to discuss soil conservation. Various local items include holiday visits, promotions, marriages, and a Christmas program. A series of robberies, accidents, and community events are noted along with moves, visits, and financial updates.
Forty years ago, the Sunday Christmas prompts local merchants to adjust hours and events. Business leaders weigh special sales, hours, and closures to accommodate churchgoing families and holiday traditions across the community.
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