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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1949
Page
3
A United Presbyterian congregation held a Saturday business meeting after the New Year dinner to discuss remodeling plans for the church edifice and to schedule another meeting as soon as possible. An expert on remodeling will be invited to address the gathering and provide new data on the project.
Washington county reports heavy road work in 1948. County Engineer W P Rawn notes 7.47 miles built to grade and 18.25 miles gravelled, plus 19 miles resurfaced and over 20 miles maintained. Births fell to 501 from 569 in 1947. Mace Motor to display England Ford distributorship January 5. Dairy additions expand Griffith and Hedberg plant. Local residents Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Bailey, and the Hites are mentioned with hospital and travel notes.
Leon Beatty American Legion post members voted to consider repairing and purchasing playground equipment for Sunset Park as a service project. The article notes community activities including church, youth, and civic groups with various local residents and events.
Mrs. Unzicker and children Bobby and Linda Ann will move to Burlington where the husband will work as a truck driver for White House Dairy Products. They will live with Mrs. Unzicker's mother until a home is found.
Rev W L Clapp reports letter from daughter Gladys Thorné Clapp of Chicago now supervisor at Marshall Field Clinic in Chicago. She previously did private nursing at Ravenswood Hospital and earned the position through experience and ability. She is known locally. Duane Mottet, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mottet, is reported in fair condition after a serious operation at University Hospital Town City. He is in room 211 on second floor. Paul Fern of 490 South Marion avenue, proprietor of Ferns Pastry shop, lost the little finger of his right hand in a bakery accident while closing a ventilation hole. a ladder slipped and his finger was severed on a steel brace. Mary Alice Walgamuth and Robert Scott have returned to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago after New Year’s visit. Mrs T W Palmer and baby left the county hospital for home. Two day sales conference attendees for insurance men named along with their spouses.
Washington organizations plan four lectures beginning January 27 and continuing for three Fridays in February as part of a national movement toward world peace. Speakers include John A Morrison Chicago Margaret H Kaiser Berlin Dr Paul D Eea Brazil and C Douglas Booth Canada.
Ross Motor Service announces a family partnership with sons Dick and Bob each owning one third. Charles Crone marks his business anniversary a year after moving across from the Pearl Button factory. Smart Implement Co sponsors a free family party night at Washington High School on January 12. Mose Levy injured in a head on collision north of Washington and hospitalised. Mrs Ralph Scott and family return from Chicago furniture market. Louis Larsen recovering from broken leg after horse mishap. John Barnett and wife welcome a daughter born at eight in the morning.
In certain Indian areas the killing of cows remains a capital crime. The article notes persistent legal penalties and regional variations in enforcement reflecting ongoing disputes over cow protection laws and customary practices.
Three men from Belle Plaine and a county man were fined 600 dollars after being found guilty of killing two deer in Dutch Creek township. The report notes winter blizzard conditions and a cold snap following.
Thirty years ago the annual White Gift by United Presbyterian raised 153 dollars this year. Mr and Mrs W A Whiting announce the birth of a grandson in Springfield Massachusetts to Mr and Mrs J E Evans. L F Evans manager of the local telephone company died at home from influenza. Rodney Dale Arnold returned to Ft Dodge after a stay.
The obituary notes the death of Max Marbourg, nearly four years old, at his Aurora Illinois home on December 24. It cites his parents Mr. and Mrs J K Marbourg and mentions funeral plans. Other brief items update local people: Ed Sicher returning to Chicago after a visit, Mr and Mrs Blair and Harold returning from Crawfordsville rabbit hunting, a woodcutter injuring a finger, Harry Whittaker buying the Cherry farm, George Pauls Co expanding with a $10,000 car and $380,000 rolling stock, Otto Dankwardt purchasing the Barrett and Link meat market, and funeral services for Will A Maxwell. Hope Ott leaves Malcolm, Iowa for teaching duties.
Frank McFarlane has bought C. C. Bray's store at West Chester and is renovating it. EK. J. Seleverhart bought a half interest in Tetley’s furniture and undertaking business. Carlton Wilson returns to Burlington for study. Miss Mame Shearer joins Wil son suspender firm in Chicago. A new boy arrives at the Crone home January 6. Perry Hayes lot bought by Christian church folks, weather delays building.
Yesterday admissions include Mrs L E Blick and Mrs Nellie Pence. Dismissals list Wilma Miller John Miller. Today patients include Louis Larsen and Mrs Frank Janecek. New Year's Day birth of Michael Gale to Mr and Mrs Orin Black at 10 30 p m. Yesterday a son born to Mr and Mrs Bart Wall in Ainsworth.
Yesterday entries list Mrs. Robert Montgomery of Keota medical status, Mrs. Paul Bell of Columbus Junction surgical, and Mrs. Winnie Baker of 915 West Madison surgical.
Yesterday lists Ted Brown 4103 3rd surgical J R Leiechty Mr Pleasant medical Mrs Roger Colthurst Ainsworth medical and today Clarence Randall Mrs Orin G Black and son noted in local medical notices.
Yesterday Kathryn Logan and Mrs Ed Aller of Harper underwent surgeries. Today Mrs Earl Wall of Ainsworth and Mrs Anna Daering of Brighton had procedures. Births: Yesterday How ard Hays at 10 15 p m a son. Today Arthur Campbell and Mrs Wayland welcomed a son born at 8 16.
Friday birth today records a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Paul Hammen in R38 Kalona at 8 48 AM. The birth is noted as Mose Levy.
Word from Washington reports the death of Mary Atchison in Richmond Kansas after a long illness. She lived in Washington for many years before moving to her sister's home in Kansas a few weeks ago to receive care. She died Friday evening December 31 at six o'clock.
Raymond Wikoff aged 52 lifelong Brighton resident died at 6 am in Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield after several years of ill health.
George William Ward a resident of Washington for 38 years died this morning at 6 10 following an illness that began after he suffered a stroke late last November Born in 186? the obituary notes his long residence and the fatal illness. remains were not specified in the fragment.
Work has begun to tear down the historic brick residence on the site. The project moves forward after preparatory steps, with crews initiating demolition to clear the lot for redevelopment.
Roy Rogers stars with Trigger in Grand Canyon Trail at the Fox Theatre for a three day run. The Republic Pictures western promises action packed entertainment with Trucolor and a lively score.
Edmund Gwenn, Oscar winner for Miracle on 34th Street, stars in the new Technicolor Apartment for Peggy opening Sunday at the State Theatre. The veteran actor, who first appeared on stage 52 years ago, began his screen career in 1922.
The YW desi notes eight teams in the league with Mixers captains Mar Redlinger and Donna Hughes. Other teams include She-Wolves and Hoopers Redliners. Organizers face half hour practice periods first come first served as the league grows.
The article notes a surge in electoral membership bringing new energy to the group. Mrs. Masson taught knitting to Helen Henry while Audrey Steele watched New Year games and swam separately. Nancy Wilson is introduced, and swimmers look forward to spring after 182 swims in June reminder.
Gwenn says actors must heed critics to improve. He notes friends may hesitate to critique and on screen you can see and fix your mistakes to avoid repetition, declaring Hollywood respects his self-critical approach.
A huge mastodon tooth, six and a half inches long and three and a half inches wide, weighing three and three quarter pounds, was dredged from waters near New York City.
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