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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1938

Page

6

Christmas Social Notes and Community Happenings in Washington

Christmas reflections note a busy season with parties at Ruby Stewart’s guest house and a ninety five guest wedding dinner. Evelyn Turner marries quietly, Ames student near Rochestor experience, and local church cooperative dinner planned at the Presbyterians.

Washington Esther Hay Ruby Stewart Don Beenblossom

Folks You Knew From Mrs. Etta McCall in Montana and beyond

A compilation of names and addresses of acquaintances from Mrs. Etta McCall at 712 Blaine Missoula Montana. Entries include Mina Keck in Orlando Florida Fannie Cowan Coe in Arlington Washington Orin Looney in Ardmore Pennsylvania and many more with notes on Christmas plans travels and recent activities.

Etta McCall Blaine Missoula Montana Mina Keck Orlando Florida Fannie Cowan Coe Arlington, Wash Orin Looney Mapleshade Road Ardmore Penna Etta Laughead Walter Hast 6Th Street Long Beach Calif

Tin supply origins include Bolivia and nearby regions

Tin Bolivia India Australia and the island of Banka and the Straits Settlements supply most of the world tin. Small deposits exist in Alaska Mexico Colombia and Peru. Nearly a quarter of total output comes from Bolivia.

Bolivia India Australia Island of Banka The Straits Settlements Alaska Mexico Colombia Peru

Deaths of the Week Brighton Man Alex Schlarbaum

Alex Schlarbaum a well known Brighton man aged 64 died at his home south of Brighton on Wednesday after heart trouble since Thanksgiving. The report notes his passing and mentions local observances.

Brighton

Hospital Births and Admissions Report

At the hospital on various days: Lela Carolyn White born to Mr. and Mrs. Leland White of Ainsworth at 6:30 AM weighing eight pounds four ounces. Kay Rita McCreedy born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCreedy of Washington at 8:00 AM weighing six pounds six ounces. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Don Hayes of Washington at 8:30 AM weighing eight pounds twelve and one half ounces. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Leland WheStine of Washington at 4:30 AM weighing five pounds one and one half ounces. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harland of Wellman at 2:00 AM weighing eight pounds two ounces. Cora Trier of Keola Underwent an appendectomy Saturday afternoon. George Whetstine of Washington and Claude Havel of Ainsworth were dismissed. Alice McDaniel and Mercedes Miller were dismissed or admitted respectively. Vernon White of Crawfordville admitted Sunday.

George Whetstine Washington Claude Havel Ainsworth Leland White Lela Carolyn Alice McDaniel Mercedes Miller Ralph McCreedy Kay Rita Vernon White Crawfordaville Don Hayes Leland Whetstine Elmer Harland Wellman Cora Trier Keola

Hospital Roundup Notices and Birth Announcements

Wednesday Mrs Ida Kolosick admitted for observation. Thursday Mrs Cora Trier Keota dismissed yesterday. Mr and Mrs Don McClure welcome a son at 4 50 weighing nine pounds one ounce. Friday Mrs John Flading Wellman admitted for observation. Dayton Eden Columbus Junction admitted for minor operation. Pon Applegate admitted yesterday for major operation.

Ida Kolosick Cora Trier Keota Cloyce Watson West Chester Don McClure Dayton Eden Columbus Junction Don Huber Washington Pon Applegate

Passing Years and Local Doings In Washington

The column covers recent events in Washington including Earl Corbin’s extended Rout Em Out shoe sale due to rain, Tom Duncan working at Warren Feed, a large Christmas party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Stewart with Santa Clauses from Chicago, a near-robbery report at Bennie Share’s warehouse, Madison Orr’s serious limb injury from a wood-sawing accident, illness in the Plum Leslie Dunlap and Eugene Dunlap household, Gladys Williams and Marie Jackson hosting a party for Alice Meek of Detroit, attorneys moving into new offices at Washington National Bank building, a dinner and theatre party at Colenso hosted by George Paul with out-of-town guests, and I. Rothschild buying his partner Isaac Klein’s share of the I. Rothschild and Company store while planning to settle here.

Holiday Visitors and Local News Highlights

Holiday notices include Fanice Acheson returning home from Cedar Falls and Althea Montgomery visiting Des Moines. Mis J O Sexton and two children go to Des Moines for holidays. Frances McCoy from Iowa City visits her parents. Brown brothers Jay Fay and Maynard Brown reunite in France. A countywide first baby prize is offered by Washington merchants. A fire damages a home on South Iown Avenue causing $2500 loss.

Des Moines Mis J. O. Sexton Margaret James Boyd Rerdo South Iown Avenue

Frank Bell Suffers Stroke During Travel

Harvey Bell received word that his son Frank, a traveling salesman for a Carriage house, had a slight stroke causing paralysis on his right side. Later reports said he was better.

Harvey Bell Frank

Visit for Mrs Belle Stewart Montgomery in Ottumwa

Mrs Belle Stewart Montgomery of Ottumwa visits her brother Fred and her parents on Brighton street, staying with family during her visit.

Belle Stewart Montgomery Ottumwa Fred Brighton Street

Christmas Dinner Ride and Community News

A slice of small town life collects family dinners, school moves, marriages, and local events. The Latta and Henderson families share Christmas dinner at the Morrow home. Miss Helen Elder visits Monmouth. a total lunar eclipse is predicted. the Fortnightly club banquet hosts 75. Windsor Grocery runs holiday ads. S. A. V. reunion features multiple toasts. grade school contracts and local civic notes round out the holiday season chatter.

Will Latta

Washington county news reel notes holidays and local events

The open house drew favorable comments while contractors on the North Second Avenue underpass paused after Christmas weather. Weather and health updates mix with marriages births and civic notes including WPA projects and a new baby prize.

North Second Avenue

Breaks Her Arm On Icy West Washington Streets

Mrs. Mary Fisher of West Washington fell on icy streets last night breaking her arm. She received medical aid and is resting at home.

Mary Fisher West Washington Second United Presbyterian Church Harriet Paisley- Howell R. L. Coulter Cumberland Ohio W. Rt. Frame Haskins East Washington Street

Vaudeville Show Impresses Local Audience

Messrs Van Sickle and Crail presented a home talent vaudeville last night with strong acts. Lester Baird drew praise for singing, Hebner and Shannon offered Musique Comique, and a variety of features kept a good crowd entertained.

van Sickle Crail Lester Baird Hebner and Shannon

Sunday Dinner Gatherings Across Iowa Communities

East Sunset hosts were joined by Mr and Mrs Clary Thlmes and sons Richard and Roger at the Joe Johnston home near Wyman. Merle Twinam and children visited the parental C C Strothman home near New London. Several families from Cedar Rapids Washington Wayland and Olds shared meals and an exchange. Hol ly Johnston party also spent the day with Roy Johnston near Olds.

Lev Simmons Russel Thoman Middletown Clint Anderson Familly Henry Bekey Latimer Davis Boyd Twinam Claude McCoy Oscar Hughes Jim Stewart Donald Frances Harold Timmins West Chester Frank Boshart Russel O. C. Boshart Wayland John Widmer Chris Widmer Swedesburg Hilbrandt Eleanor Barnes Trenton Lloyd Widmer Mr. Union Yula Rose Bert Spangler George Spangler, Jr Olds J. B. Lemley Jim Joe Schlatter Lyman Johnson Ralph Howell Paul Howell Columbus Junction Herbert Rich Kenneth Dale Johnston Salem Clary Thlmes Richard Roger Joe Johnston Wyman Merle Twinam P. J. Graber John C. Graber Lester Krabill Washington Joe Graber

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