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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1932

Page

3

Washington Bulletin Notes Local Happenings and Fashion

A collage of social items from Washington Illinois covers weddings and moves, library plans, club events, yard news, local travel trials, and community efforts. Highlights feature Miss Minnie Hayes wedding to Mr Turner of Illinois, YWCA clothing drives, and the city library board planning a district convention.

Washington County Health Unit Educates on Public Health Role

County health workers describe the unit as a broadeducation effort to improve living standards. They detail school health exams, dental care, milk funds, milk and nutrition programs, prenatal classes, and coordination with doctors, nurses, and welfare services supported by Rockefeller funds, Red Cross grants, and federal health service contributions.

Father Rockefeller Foundation Red Cross United States Health Service Washington County County Health Board Board of Supervisors Della Miller Rotary Club H. L. Hendricks Inez Frye Iowa Washington Frye Hilkea Jacobs Washington City White House United States Henry New York U. S State Superintendent of Health State Dept of Health American Red Cross Board of Health Stewart Rotarians C. W. Stewart FE. E. Stutsman

Washington 10 Years Ago Highlights

A report from Washington lists a store fire at the West End grocery owned by Audley Gault with quick extinguishment and insurance coverage. Also notes Rev. J Reade McCrory taking up duties at Monmouth’s First United Presbyterian Church about April 1.

West End Audley Gault McCrory J Reade McCrory United Presbyterian Church Monmouth First United Presbyerian Church

Not Here But There Not Here But There

Mrs. Joseph Robinson of Chicago reports a sea gull likely stole her diamond ring left on a dresser near a window. She saw a gull on the sill and later the ring vanished, prompting police to search. A reference recalls Mrs. Chambers losing a diamond ring to a dog whose x ray later revealed the ring in the dog's stomach.

Esther MacGugin Cleveland Ohio Washington Marguerite Stonday Marguerite MacGugin Winnie Palmer Elain Man Y. W Clara Faulkner Joseph Robinson Chicago San Francisco Alex Miller Burton Inn Democrat New York Barbara East Carl Roberts

Odd Tales and Tragedies Streak a Chicago Dispatch

A chaotic column weaves quirky reminiscences from Chicago about a livery drivers order in a funeral procession, Roosevelt jokes at the White House, a violent kitchen dispute in Manhattan, and a note on the federal payroll topping a billion and a half with over one million in executive and military service.

St Marys Falls Name Origin and Pronunciation

The article explains St Marys Falls also known as Sault Ste Marie meaning Walls of Saint Mary in French and notes the word Sault is related to somersault with pronunciation commonly rendered as Soo.

Sault Ste. Marie Walls of St. Mary Sault

Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen

A column of playful maxims and wry observations on life religion fashion language and human behavior. The pieces critique preachers know how to profit from biographies yet emphasize common sense and everyday folly. The tone is comic reflective and lightly satirical.

Fred the Press Dog Remembered in Dedication and Loss

The article honors Fred the Press dog a ten year companion cherished for affection fidelity and resilience. It recalls his devotion to the PRESS office his sensitivity to ridicule and his playful nature as he joined parades bands fires and caucuses. His death by poisoning is mourned as a cruel end to a loyal friend.

Fred Lord Bacon Po. O R. A

Week in Washington Jan 31 to Feb 8 highlights

Martin Whittaker narrowly escaped losing his home near town as fire crews set a record run. State Rep. C. O. Dayton announces another bid for legislature with Claire Dewey already in the Republican field. Local churches and Y activities shine with youth involvement. Numerous weddings anniversaries and community moves fill the week along with bank incorporation filings and Ground Hog Day antics. The town hosts firefighting, theater benefits, and school notices as Citizens meet for D A R and Y programs.

Martin Whittaker Whittakers C. O. Dayton Claire Dewey

When the Sea Calls and the Old Ground-swell Heard

A historical note explains the sea calling as a ground-swell heard on calm nights reaching inland. Coastal towns linked its sound to omens of death sweeping their shores. Tennyson’s Crossing the Bar is cited with the line And one clear call for me.

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