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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1944
Page
4
The column laments Miss Beth Arthaud longtime chaplain at Vinton hospital stay and recalls her eye loss after a knife accident. It also reports the death of Mrs May Brooks Snyder of Mt Pleasant and updates neighbors on health moves and local house sales and moves.
Mrs Samuel Murphy of Ainsworth and Harry Chamberlain were discharged from the hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Brown of 427 South Ninth avenue welcomed a daughter at 5 25 am weighing five pounds twelve and a half ounces. Mrs Jaek Trotman and daughter Tanya Ann of route three were discharged, as were Mrs Carl Stites and daughter Virginia Kay of Keota.
The passing years column notes Mrs. Georgianna Schmidt was discharged last evening. Mrs. Omer Crawford of Keota and Elsie Bratten of 523 West Washington Street had major operations this morning. Dorothy Nichols route three and Dickie George of 519 North Avenue D were discharged or admitted for procedures this afternoon. Forest McNeill of Crawfordsville was discharged. Mrs. Edith Miller of 504 South Avenue B was admitted as a surgical patient, and Mrs. Keith Augustine underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.
Ninety years ago in Washington, Rev. Carl Klein and Dr. F W Eastwood were made honorary Rotary members for outstanding community service. Other notes recall Mrs Nora Dougherty's death after a long illness, George Rodman former editor of the Washington Democrat, and various local incidents including students returning to school, a back injury recovery, and remodeling at Klein Klothing Store.
A slice of small town journalism notes a mix of quips and items. It reports on new hospital superintendent Anne House of Princeton replacing Elizabeth Finley, remembers President Woodrow Wilson's death in 1924, and notes newcomers Stanley Miller Don Ross and Fred West at Rotary. It also mentions Hugh McCleerys daylight calendar factory and a farm accounts school upcoming.
Business men met with L. J Schiltz of Des Moines to discuss a potential airport under C W A here. A fire endangered two families on South Marion Avenue with a close call for Mr and Mrs Dick Lins and their baby. The Ralph Martin family lived downstairs in a house owned by Roger Jones.
The Frank L. Wilson shoe store celebrated fifty years on February 9 1914 since opening February 9 1864. Founded by J Albert Williams for Mrs Wilson, the business is now run by Frank L Wilson and Harle W Corbin, his nephew.
Martin P. Miller a well known dry goods man and civic figure died at fifty five. He planned to move his store next summer to two large rooms on the north side of the square.
The review lists church services led by Rev. Ivan Riess and several community items. It notes war bond purchases by Montgomery Ward, local marriage licenses and weddings including Betty Stock and Alvin Schnoebelen, and civic actions such as Tin can drives and paper collection. Also mentioned are military service moves, teacher district appointments, and local arrivals and departures in Washington County.
Obituary notices include the widow of James Knotek 83 at 521 North Marion Ave with maiden name Sojka. a 79 year old Washington man passing in South Lyon. a 71 year old Washington resident dying in Iowa City. a 71 year old West Chester dress maker. and Frank Sickels brother of Will Sickels and Mrs Frank Kephart. Surviving family details noted.
The U S Army 105 mm howitzer weighs just over two tons and can fire a 33 pound projectile about seven miles.
Very cold conditions linger with temperatures below zero for three nights. By February 10 the cold began to ease. Dr J H Hull of Tampa reports notes of milder weather in Florida.
Mr and Mrs H L Parrot used an electric iron in bed due to cold weather. The iron heated bedding and caught fire, burning a two foot square area through the mattress. They woke, jumped from bed, turned off the iron, and extinguished the flames. Kitchen shower by Methodist church noted.
Memorial service for Pfe. William S. Brinning who died of pneumonia in a Japanese prison camp will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian church with Dr. Eastwood in charge. Public invited. Legion members will attend.
Local servicemen on furlough visit family homes in Crawfordsville. Pvt. Robert Martian of Camp Claiborne Louisiana, Lieut. Harold Spangler from Pecos Texas on wings, and Corp. John Harold Jones of Roberta California are among those home. A dinner honors Cleo McCoy departing for service with guests Claude and Cleo McCoy.
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