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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1937
Page
8
Obituary note reporting the death of Rev. Mountford former pastor of the Second U.P. church, who died in Pennsylvania at age 87 while accompanying his daughter Mrs Les lie Mountford. The report places the deceased as a longtime parish leader.
The hospital list notes Marie Greiner was discharged to Keota, Roland Rabenold to Ainsworth, and Mrs. Mary L. Lord admitted for injuries from a fall. John C. Ellis Wayland family welcomed a daughter weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces born at 4 39 p m. Victor Klopfenstein and family see multiple admissions and discharges including Cecelia Anne and Victor, with other minor operations and medical care for Dorothy Kenney Leonard Griffin Irwin Moothart and William Ballard.
Thursday Edward Tessick Riverside was dismissed yesterday afternoon along with Mrs. Lyle C. Wilson and daughter Beverly Joyce. Also dismissed were Mrs. John Lasek of Ainsworth Mrs. John Fllis and daughter Karen Elaine Wayland. Morning dismissals included Marshell Shaw of Washington and Herbert Dawson of Keota.
A brief note describes how fish and other aquatic animals sense taste using their tails or external body parts. The statement outlines a behavior observed in water dwelling creatures.
The West Chester column reports crushed rock laid on several streets improving winter travel to the schoolhouse. Community members share New Year’s dinners at the Methodist church and holiday gatherings at multiple homes, detailing families visiting and meals enjoyed.
Weather notes report a severe cold wave with fair and cold Sunday. Local social items include visits to Wayland, Christmas dinners with Ames and Keota families, and a goose Christmas feast. A timber accident injures Paul Griffith, and school returns January 4 with staff and student movements listed. The 1642 Harvard first graduating class is mentioned.
A historical note highlights that Pennsylvania Germans pioneered rifle making in Colonial America, shaping early Yankee firearms craft and trade. The reference underscores their role in developing skilled gunmaking traditions that influenced colonial military and civilian arms.
January meeting of the Business Men's club will be at the community building with dinner at 6 39 p m. Mr and Mrs Paul Grouwinkel and sons of Yarmouth visit relatives here this week. Dividend checks of 3 on each share issued by Columbus Junction State Bank. Annual stockholders meeting set for 1 30 p m Jan 12 at the bank.
The record notes that prior to 1798 the U S Navy was directed by the War Department. It highlights the pre constitutional arrangement of military oversight and the later shift to separate naval command.
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