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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1940

Page

4

Golden anniversaries and Christmas weddings noted in community

The column marks William S. and Jennie Eldridge’s golden anniversary with all seventeen descendants present and W. F. Salterberg celebrating a Christmas Day 1890 marriage. It also reports engagements, new marriages including Jean Moore and Frankie Bennett, and local holiday events, hospital returns, and seasonal observations across families, schools, and businesses.

William S Jennie Eldridge

Christmas Dinner Guests Across Franklin Center Families

Christmas dinner gatherings spread through Franklin Center with the Galloway Lloyd Walker and McDowell families visiting the Waggoner home. Several relatives from Wayland and Wellman shared noon and six o clock meals, while Art Dawson and Clyde hosted neighbors. Notable mentions include Reed Moore in hospital and Mrs Rich’s aunt Mrs Lacey Samson.

Franklin Center W. M. Galloway Lloyd Walker Vna McDowell del Walker Tommy Ralph Waggoner Art Dawson Clyde Tuinly Emily Forest Lance Lance Misa Asa Payne Donald Carl Johnson Famiy Wayland Edwin

Hospital Roundup Dismissals and Admissions Reported

Hospital notes list several dismissals and admissions among Washington and nearby towns. Notable entries include Robert Downing and Mrs. Walter Weston with Barbara Jean discharged, Marjorie Sheetz undergoing appendicitis surgery, and Woodrow Waggoner admitted for lacerations and back injury. A newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. William Walf is named seven pounds seven ounces.

Local residents admitted and dismissed for medical care

Ralph Erlenhbrsh of Washington route 1 was admitted today for an eye injury. Merle Jean Simpkin of Ainsworth and Virginia Zlerlowsky of Ainsworth were dismissed Tuesday afternoon. 11 month old Louis Havel, son of Mr and Mrs Louisa Havel, was born yesterday. Ainsworth patient admitted yesterday morning for medical treatment. Mr and Mrs W. McKone of 518 South avenue Bo are parents of a daughter born at 9.4% last night weighing seven pounds. John Johnson of Washington route 4 was dismissed this morning. George Benson of 327 East Second street was admitted this morning for a back and shoulder injury. Friday Dr F. W. Hastwood of 209 East Main street was admitted yesterday noon for an infection in his right hand. Betty Blackman granddaughter of Mrs Pearl Hobbs of 125% North Marion avenue was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Mrs John Kurtz of 720 East Jefferson street was admitted this morning for medical treatment. Harry Fullerton of 420 West Sixth street was dismissed this afternoon.

Robert Downing Washington Walter Weston Barbara Jean Margaret Smith Louis Smith Kepta Virginia Zieglowsky Charles Zieglowsky Ainsworth Mae Werner Winfield Dale Marner Keota O. R. Thomas Ainsworth Marjorie Sheetz Andy Sheetz Don Mitchell Harriett Reister Woodrow Waggoner William Walf Frances Wright Roger Edwin Ruth Ellen Reed Moore Ralph Erlenhbrsh Merle Jean Simpkin Virginia Zlerlowsky Louis Havel Louisa Havel W. McKone South Avenue John Johnson George Benson East Second Street F. W. Hastwood East Main Street Betty Blackman Pearl Hobbs Marion Avenue John Kurtz East Jefferson Street Harry Fullerton West Sixth Street

Christmas Day Gatherings Across Iowa Homes

Families visited relatives in Iowa City and Muscatine for Christmas. Gio Atkinson and Carl Greiner joined grandparents Lukavsky. Chas Greiner and Mrs. Florence Bush hosted activities. Roy Kutitz and Art Sadel hosted supper guests from Muscatine. Ed Wieher and Laverne Rieder stayed with Edwin Rich after Christmas evening gatherings.

Gio Iowa City Carl Greiner Lukavsky Chas, Greiner Florence Bush Roy Kutitz Art Sadel Muscatine M. D. Atkinson Ed Wieher Lavern

Adams Family Christmas Dinner at Spen Reed Home

Christmas day dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Reed in Gray features guests from Chicago Keokuk Columbus Junction and Davenport along with local residents. Several relatives and friends gathered for holiday meals and visits as mail carrier McCrandall reported travel woes and local families celebrated.

Adams Spen Reed Willam Gray Spencer Reed Ray Fraymond Chicago George Reed Edith Keokuk Ralph Manois JoAn of Columbus Junction Harry Rabenclad James Mary WillieConnell William, Jr Francis MetConnell John Adams J. H. McCall Allerton Dave McLaughlin Shirley Clark

Washington Yearly Aid Through Food Baskets

The passing years note a Washington committee packing 26 full chicken baskets for Chicago bound shipments to the needy. Also reports car theft recovery, store bonuses totaling 556 778 among 6 671 Penney employees, and 100 baskets sent by Good Fellows.

Chicago Washington J.C. Penney Good Fellows

Bigg Snowy Christmas Delivers Clear, Cold Weather

A strong cold snap followed a slow storm bringing four below zero temperatures. The light wind kept the snow from drifting, leaving the area with a stark, quiet Christmas scene.

Local Relief Raises 500 For Starving Chinese

About five hundred dollars donated locally to aid starving Chinese was sent to Paul MacKacheron for relief efforts.

Paul MacKacheron

Schilling Dies Ass't chief of fire department passes away

De Le Roy Schilling assistant chief of the fire department died of pneumonia on December 27. Visiting here Nate Bovee of Ames and Vera Crosby are at Ed Bovee's home with relatives. J D Bueckley received brie a brae from son Frank traveling in Sweden. Ophelia Miller and Mary Forman teachers at Antler North Dakota face return challenges due to finances. Clifford Lewis honored at dinner with N P Lewis and daughter Mike at their home. Helen Wright of Carlsbad New Mexico present. Esther Bo Moo heads to Cleveland Ohio for a new position.

Nate Bovee Ot Ames Vera Crosby Ed Bovee Mies J. D. Bueckley Frank Sweden Ophelia Miller Mary Forman Antler North Dakota N. P. Lewis Mike Clifford Lewis Helen Wright Carlsbad New Mexico James Baird

Children return from school hoping Santa brings gifts

Home from school, Hush Rupp and five peers including Carlton Wilson Alma Mc Cutcheon Daisy Hull Hailie Berdo and Mert Teeter gather to see if Santa will leave them a present.

Hush Rupp Carlton Wilson Alma McCutcheon Daisy Hull Hailie Berdo Mert Teeter Santa Claus

Christmas Eve Party At Eichers

Mrs L H Wallace Mrs H F Steck Mrs C J Wilson Mrs H Eicher and Mrs Harry Bell hosted a Christmas Eve party for their children in the Eicher attic. Mrs Eicher acted as St Nicholas. Children received many gifts and plenty of food ensured a joyful gathering.

Eichers L. H. Wallace H. F. Steck C. J. Wilson H. . Eicher Harry Bell Eicher St. Nicholas

Gene Anderson Passes, Noted State Traveling Man Dies

Gene Anderson, a popular commercial traveler, died at his home on December 26 from pneumonia after a week of violent illness. He once partnered with Frank Brindley in the northeast grocery business and was a prominent Mion. His wife was Anna Warren.

Gene Anderson Queene Anderson Mr. Anderson Frank Brindley Anna Warren

Christmas Day Wedding of Nellie Smeltzer and Godfrey Juzeler

The wedding of Nellie Smeltzer and Godfrey Juzeler was solemnized at high noon at Nellie’s parents home on Christmas Day.

Nellie Smeltzer Godfrey Juzeler

Move Here William Picher berger joins Star grocery family

William Picher berger and wife have moved from Havre to reside on the Heights and will work with his father at the Star Grocery. Dinner at Wilsons To Por nightly Club hosted its Christmas party and dinner at the F. I. Willson home with about seventy attendees. The annual event featured a six o'clock multi course dinner. New Years Tree decor included Indian blankets and a bright fireplace scene with a chafing dish lunch. Santa Clauses Mort Keeley Franz Finley Paul Reed and Ralph Smith attended.

William Picherberger Havre The Heights Star Grocery Wilsons Por F. I. Willson Ralph Smith Mort Keeley Franz Finley Paul Reed

Mrs J R Palmer and Daughter Stella Host Christmas Group

Mrs J R Palmer and her daughter Stella hosted a gathering of relatives for a Christmas celebration. The event brought together extended family members in a festive, family-centered gathering featuring seasonal greetings and shared memories.

J. R. Palmer Stella

Marriage of Karl P D Melcher and Gertrude Collins

Announcements state Karl P D Melcher of Marshalltown and Gertrude Collins of Marshalltown are married. The bride taught in Marshalltown schools while the groom serves as business manager of the Times Republican and president of the Iowa Daily Press Association. He formerly edited the Democrat Independent there.

Karl PD. Melcher Marshalltown Gertrude Collins The Times Republican Iowa Daily Press Association Democrat Independent

Washington News Roundup Reflects Christmas and Local Events

Census shows population 5227 as Washington area records a busy holiday season. Christmas mail up 15 to 20 percent. several auto accidents with no serious injuries. Local births, marriages, anniversaries, and community notices fill the day, with stories from Lone Tree to Mt. Pleasant and beyond.

W. H. Swails Lone Tree Muscatine Hospital C. H. Wood Allerton Ernest Hiller Washington Oakley Payne

Seven Weeks News Review Highlights Local Civic Matters

Review notes partition suits filed by Mrs. Lucy Rehmel and Mrs. H J McCreedy. District court seeks sale of property formerly occupied by a company. Ten students passed ground school tests. Community sale raises 11 to Good Fellows fund. Christmas licenses issued to Archie Kaufman and Mary Lou Goodwin. Doane College deans visit Dr A W Clow home. Beth Clow accompanies them to Washington. Hillerys visit Norway Kansas for Christmas. Fields transport Timmerman funeral in Quincy.

Lucy Rehmel H. J. McCreedy Dean Holdeman Doane College Crete Neb Frances Little

Quotes and everyone’s Christmas in a small town

A nostalgic column blends humorous maxims with holiday visits and community notices. Readers from Manchester, Fayette and nearby towns share Christmas travels, marriages, anniversaries, teaching gigs, and hospitalities.

Turkeys Killed by Dogs At Nira Farm

At Nira Margit Barrett reported her turkeys were killed by dogs, with about twenty birds dead in the incident involving her flock.

Nira Margit Barrett

Deaths of the Week Highlight Long-Lived Nebraskans

M. H. Marble aged 102 of Table Rock Nebraska died at home. He formerly taught in Snake Hollow District near Kalona in this county. Sheridan Augustine Dutch Creek man, once a state hospital patient at Mt. Pleasant for 34 years, died Tuesday morning.

Max Marble Table Rock Nebr Snake Hollow Kalona Sheridan Augustine Dutch Creek Mt. Pleasant

Keota Resident Clark Nelson Dies After Stroke

Prominent Keota resident Clark Nelson died on Monday at age sixty nine after suffering a stroke about five weeks earlier. He was a longtime community figure.

Clark Nelson Keota

Reynolds Woman Dies at 75 in El Cajon California

Reynolds Miss Reynolds, seventy five years old, died at her home in El Cajon California. She had left here in 1923. Mrs. Oscar George is a sister.

Frankie Bennett Henry Sutherland Frankie Washington Vesper Reynolds

Wayland Man Dies at 55 After Heart Attack at Home

Ben Meyer of Wayland died at his residence at age 55 following a heart attack. Authorities reported the death occurred at his home and are investigating the incident. He was known locally as a longtime resident and active community member.

Ben Meyer Wayland

Samuel Wesley Jones Pioneer Dies at Brighton

Samuel Wesley Jones Pioneer who arrived in 1556 died December 19 at Brighton.

Samuel Wesley Jones Brighton

Levi James Columbus Junction Man Dies After Stroke

Levi James, a 75 year old resident of Columbus Junction, died at his home following a stroke. Local authorities note the death occurred at his residence with family by his side. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Levi James Columbus Junction

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