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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1938

Page

6

Public Health Rotary Program Highlights Maternal Care

At a Rotary meeting Miss Ruby Brouillette and Dr. C A Rooee recounted trips to Washington D C and health conference contacts. Miss Mable Olson outlined expectant mother care methods, while Dr C A Rotee discussed federal project goals. The county shows improved maternal safety with zero births die in 1937 and nurses singled out as backbone of the effort. Dr D C Barrett introduced as new health head. Dr R M Sorenson noted nurses’ essential role and Washington County’s demonstration status.

Rotary Ruby Broullette C. A. Rooee Washington D. C Mable Olson C. A. Rotee County Health Service Washington County Barrett D. C. Barrett Cincinnati Ohio R. M. Sorenson Washington Brouillette Boice Eicher United States

Frank Priebe’s Weekly Letter Poultry Raisers

The author discusses choosing chick breeds for backyard flocks and argues quality of chicks matters more than breed. He praises New Hampshire chickens after observing several flocks, noting some poor specimens exist but many are unusually good.

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February military milestones and quotes from a patriotic calendar

February entries list key dates in U S history from 1783 to 1928, noting events such as Texas secession, flagship battles, peace treaties, and notable figures. The piece blends historical facts with lines about patriotism and a New Hampshire poultry aside, reflecting a veteran group publication's tone.

British Soldiers Die in Palestine Clash

In Jerusalem on February 1 to 4 a pitched battle killed two British soldiers and several Arabs, signaling a renewed outbreak of Arab Jewish fighting in Palestine.

Palestine Jerusalem

Spearpoints Unearthed From Ancient North American Sites

A prehistoric hunter who tracked mammoth and other game on the North American continent 10,900 or 15,000 years ago selected implements to fit his quarry. Spearpoints and stone tools dating back about 10,000 years have been found in recent excavations.

Pearson Family Visit and Local Social News

Mr and Mrs Kilmer Pearson visited at the parental James Dvorak sr home Sunday. Harry Clegg helped with work at the Henry Prymek home. Evelyn Mincer helps at the Glenn Rayner home and cares for a new girl born in January. Raymond Stoberly and Leonard Moberly visited neighbors Sunday afternoon. The Mincer family spent Friday with Noah Wieland. Mrs Filla Coon and Woodrow Coon visit J W Coon this week. A E Moberly and family attended the Al Peters sale Saturday. Mayme Weber returned to school work after an absence.

Frank Mincer Highland Kilmer Pearson James Dvorak, Sr Harry Clegg Henry Prymek Evelyn Mincer Glenn Rayner Raymond Stoberly Donald Birka Leonard Moberly Joseph Minecer Frankie J. Mincer Gary Gene Noah Wieland Filla Coon Woodrow J. W. Coon A. FE. Moberly Leonard Raymond al Peters Sale J. B. Swailes John Weber Lewis Albert Weber Washington Mayme Weber

Richard Swailes Spends Day Night With Clifford Mur

Richard Swailes spent Saturday day and night with Clifford Mur in a brief social note from a local column.

Richard Swailes Clifford Mur

Woman 70 Dies From Car Crash Injuries

Rebecca Clancy aged 70 died in Ottumwa after a January 23 accident near Pleasant Hill. She had been hospitalized with pelvic injuries and was reported dead last night.

Ottumwa Rebecca Clancy

Farmer Dead in Hunting Accident in Osceola

Osceola Iowa Feb 1 A gun lying in a field was blamed for the death of Frank Stull 28 a farmer killed in a hunting accident Investigating officers said the weapon discharged while he slept or rested in the stand providing the initial cause of death for this rural community incident.

Osceola Iowa Frank Stull

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