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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1946

Page

3

Wead buys Pulver estate house. neighbor sale offered

Mrs. Bessie Wead of 602 North Marion Avenue moves into 222 East Main Street bought from the Pulver estate. She offers her six room house for sale near town and the Presbyterian church. The column also notes illness, funerals, and local social updates from Washington across town.

Bessie Wead North Marion Avenue East Main Street Pulver Wead James McCutcheon Presbyterian Church Ella Kerr Presbyterian Home Washington Wm. Graf East Washington W. P. Wells Stanley Foster Grafs Graf West Monroe Street West Monroe

Passages From Washington Local Notices And Milestones

A compact column notes holiday visits including Mrs Rose Reed and Congressman BE C Eicher with daughter Betty in Washington and local moves by Mrs Nita B Law and Blais Clapper. It records New Year open house at the Y, the first baby of 1936 Franklin D Wen ger, and several golden wedding anniversaries. A federal grant funds most of a new record vault at City Hall costing 1979 with city share 3840. A Rankin recalls the 1872 county tornado and JLA Harwood marks 40 years in business since 1876.

A Man’s Laugh Echoes Through a Shrewd Deal

A witty remark suggests a man’s character and judgment in business. The observed laughter hints at his confidence and the likely success of a forthcoming transaction, reflecting how humor ties to perceived trustworthiness.

Ames Scholarship Winner and Local News Bits

Ed ward Wolfe wins a Washington County scholarship valued at 110 dollars for a short Ames course. First baby of 1925 born New Year’s Day in Brighton. Births include a girl to Mr. and Mrs Helmick and a late Dec 31 baby to Mr. and Mrs Sojka. Ma u rine McLaughlin and Charles trip to Chicago. Rotary party hosts sixty children with Jesse Miller. Dougherty dinner for Kooking Klub members. 3320 cars licensed in the county. Harry Philips resigns as county superintendent. Rex Coffman and wife celebrate 57th anniversary.

Stanley Miller North Gower Street Los Angeles California Hotel Roselyn Iowa Stanley Iowa Association Frank Merriam Clarence Hanson Fort Dodge Harry Hargrave Mahaska County Lincoln Park Gov Blue H. H. McCleery Carolyn Hamilton McCleery Georgine’ Stewart George Stewart Belle Miss Hamilton Richard McCleery Virginia McLaughlin Velda Parcell Dodd John Lloyd Hughes George Kerr MecCleerys Chicago Tribune Ames Edward Wolfe Washington County David Wilbur Day Brighton Ll. FE. Helmick Yaro Sojka Dougherty R. E. Dougherty Kooking Klub Washington Club Congress Hotel A. R. Miller Otto PB. Dede F. Merle Lytle Dudley Crone

30 Years Ago Goes to Florida

Mrs J H Hull left for Florida to join her husband Dr J H Hull. They own land near Tampa and will be joined there by the couple.

Florida J. H. Hull Tampa Frank Casey Excelsior Springs, Mo

Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Dewey Entertained in Washington

NICE PARTY.Mr and Mrs A Claire Dewey were honored at a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Eg G Fox. Cecil Rogers and Marguerite Cherry coordinated arrival and cloakroom duties as guests arrived, while Mrs Wilber Wolar y Bertha Curran Eva Denny and Maude McCulley assisted in service. The couple appeared handsome and happy amid many well wishers.

Washington Democrat A. Claire Dewey Eg. G. Fox Cecil Rogers Marguerite Cherry Wilber Wolary Bertha Curran Eva Denny Maude McCulley

New Years Party Attends Sleigh Ride at Presbyterian Church

Ten junior choir members enjoyed a sleigh ride on New Year’s afternoon with Gwendolyn Ramseyer and Marie Blattner, then returned for refreshments at the North Side cafe under the supervision of choir director Edith Shields.

The Presbyterian Church Gwendolyn Ramseyer Marie Blattner North Side Edith Shields

Review of the Week's News in Washington County

A wide roster of local and military families is noted with travels, assemblies, weddings, and homecomings. Officers and nurses return from duty, engagements are announced, and community events from New Year observances to charity drives are reported alongside repairs to telephone lines and local business changes.

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Reported in Columbus Junc

The list details multiple hospital admissions and discharges among residents of Columbus Junction and nearby towns. Notable items include births for Ezra Freyenberger and Don Neff families, and transfers to Schick hospital. Names include Lee Ginkens Keota Mary Woodside Ainsworth and others with addresses, weights and times of births.

Everett Cumming Howell Rees Columbus Junction Clayton Nicholson Richland Ezra Freyenberger Wayland Lee Ginkens Keota Eugene Steere Riverside Leonard Booth Route Four Howard Stewart West Chester Gifford Porter Schick Hospital Clinton

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