The Rocking Chair Brigade Returns To Christmas War Time Spirit
The piece tracks the Hughes family in military service with three sons in the army and navy, notes John Lloyd Hughes’s singing at the Old Heidelberg cafe, and mentions Christmas events, welfare talks, and civilian defense calls. It praises Lydia Richer and reports on church services, community kindness, and holiday memories amid wartime.
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Hospital Dismissals and Births Reported
Dismissals at the hospital include Harry Montgomery 605 West Jefferson and several others from Williamsburg Brighton and Wellington after auto accidents and treatments. Rex Hesseltine and Mrs Orville Farrier transferred to Iowa City University hospital. Newborns include a daughter to Mr and Mrs William James 229 East Seventh weighing nine pounds five ounces and a son to Mr and Mrs Leonard Brinning Keota route 2 weighing eight pounds eight ounces.
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West Jefferson
Sam Neff
Jimmy Verne
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Patrick Joseph
South Iowa
Harold James
Williamsburg
Raymond Bear
East Washington
David Boyer
Stanton Lane
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Herman Childress
Wellington
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Rex Hesseltine
Orville Farrier
University Hospital
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Roy Quinn
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John von Arb
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William James
East Seventh Street
Leonard Brinning
Keota
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Passing Years Chronicle area discharges and births
The column lists multiple local hospital discharges and medical events across Washington, Garnett, Crawfordsville, Keota, and Brighton. It notes several individuals being dismissed home, others undergoing major operations and a ton sillectomy, plus a birth in Brighton at 10:35 PM weighing seven pounds 10 and a half ounces.
Washington News Roundup of Church, Post Office and Local Notes
In Washington, Trinity Lutheran dedicated a rebuilt church building purchased from Episcopalians with Rev. T. C. Meibo hm as pastor and a new cornerstone laid. Walter Eastwood preached at the Presbyterian church. his father attended. The county's first baby of 1942 will receive gifts from local stores, echoing a seven year tradition. Secret ary Soule announces Y open house on New Year’s Day with YWCA sharing honors. Frank Sage commemorates the Baptist 90th anniversary with a history reading. Robert Shields departs for Denver State University medical school, staying with Dr. and Mrs. Shields. Washington’s post office becomes first class, signaling a $40,000 business. Mrs. Knight Wagner dies at 77 from bronchial pneumonia. Bakery formerly owned by M. Johnson, later G. W. Hill, sold to Kird and Burke with possession Jan 1. Married men defeat single men in a brisk bowling contest led by J. H. Hull and others, while single players include Merle Lytle and Henry Shields. Nellie Dodder, nurse trainee in Iowa City, visits home for Christmas amid typhoid illness in her brother Harrison.
Death of Mrs. Araminta Smylie in Ainsworth
Araminta Wallace Smylie aged 69 died at her home in Ainsworth after a heart attack. She had attended a Christmas program and became ill, passing away within an hour.
Mrs Dora Grimstead Dies in West Chester at 74
Mrs Dora EB Grimstead a well known West Chester resident aged 74 died after a long illness on Tuesday. Her maiden name was Stivers.
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Snowy Christmas Feels Like A Real White Christmas
A steady snowfall continued all day creating a festive scene with sleighs on the streets and sleigh bells heard throughout town. Residents described the Christmas as authentic and bright.
Three Washington County Homes Burned on Christmas Day
Three homes burned Christmas Day in Washington County: Joe Mc Graw residence four miles east of Ainsworth, George McClintic home one mile north of Brighton, and Logan Crawford home three miles southeast of Washington. Thermometer read thirteen degrees below zero the night before Christmas, the coldest of the season. I P Faris aged eighty two father of Mrs Fred L Stewart died Friday at his home after a long illness, the last of a family of fourteen children.
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Fred Lear
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Christmas Party Horse Race at Rotarians Event
The Rotarians hosted a party for about one hundred children. A ride and race featured horses carrying young riders including Bill Harding Leigh Wallace Mort Keeley Harry Ward Marsh Bailey Jim Glasgow Harry Ward Claude Reister Claude Lemmon and Harvey Young. New Baby Born December 27 named Ralph Lemley at grandparents home. Mr. Lemley had died weeks earlier. DeMolay chapter planned for Masonic group. Martha Maxwell traveled to Chicago for a New Year party at Lake Shore hotel. Mrs. Isaac Klein, former local resident, died in Davenport. her husband passed away about a year and a half ago.
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Former Ainsworth Pastor Rev. S. Fred Sharpe Dies
Former pastor of the United Presbyterian Church at Ainsworth, Rev. S Fred Sharpe, died at his Reinbeck home on Wednesday. He served the Ainsworth church for many years.
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Bleeding Canker Disease Treated by Injections
The bleeding canker disease prevalent in New England for a decade is now treated with trunk injections using a bored hole a rubber hose and a slow seeping bottle of organic chemicals. Some plant injuries blamed on insects sun scorch and other factors are traced to sulphur dioxide leaks from household refrigerators and large refrigerating plants, according to Massachusetts State College researchers.
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New Car George Pauls Pierce Arrow Arrives
George Pauls premier Pierce Arrow automobile with limousine body and glass windows arrives and is seen on streets. The 66 horsepower six cylinder seven passenger car is noted as a winter warmth feature.
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Local notices from a small town column
40 YEARS AGO New horse shoir Austin Sutherland shod horses amid snow and ice. Married Here David Knott nerus and Sophia Hindahl wed by Squire Folger on Monday December 23. Special Edition The Evening Journal released a Washington an Ideal Home supplement. Live in Louisiana George Horridge and Carrie Smythe wed and reside in St Charles La. Resigns Job Miss Mayme Shearer resigns from central telephone to work in county treasurer’s office. Kate Stichter takes her place. New Clerk Howard Jeffrey begins duties at Means restaurant. Accepts Call Reverend H R Stark to Presbyterian church at Frankfort Ind. Missionary Speaks Miss Anna Scott describes work with girls in Passaic N J at Presbyterian church. Married Here Miss Ella Cunningham and K A Burnell wed quietly in Washington December 28 1901.
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Conrads Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville notice records Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Conrad observing their 50th wedding anniversary. Peter S. Conrad and Ida Bailey wed December 23, 1891, in Washington with Rev. Terry officiating. They started housekeeping on a Stringtown area farm and shared years there.
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Amusement and social notes from Crawfordsville
A blend of light reflections on life and local events includes jokes on hotels and half hour chimes, plus a family Christmas gathering for the Van Pattens and the Conrads. The article records W R C activity and thanks to well wishers, with residents Dewey Oval and Lloyd Deharper noted among attendees.
Review of the Week's News
Nine people in a single car were injured in a highway crash five miles north of town on Saturday evening. The car owner Rex Hesseltine was a passenger and others listed sustained various injuries. Christmas activities filled churches and businesses closed for the holiday.
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