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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1945

Page

4

The Rocking Chair Brigade War News and Carrier Party

In Washington Iowa on January 13 1944 readers receive a county page feature detailing local wartime notes. Updates include Ira Morrison missing in action since December 18 in Europe and comforting letters from his hospital stay in Belgium. Also reported is Corporal Charles Sutten society’s friendly atmosphere and Major Latta illness in California. The Journal Carrier party is celebrated with Melvin Snyder receiving a war bond and a well attended gathering with two girls carriers.

Weather, galoshes, and small-town life musings in Iowa

A fragment from a community column shares playful notes on cold mornings and galoshes, a party mishap with overshoes, and mentions of the Ku Klan house lights. It moves through early riser habits, a double funeral for Emma and Hattie Pratt in Ainsworth, and a Christmas greeting from New Guinea. It also notes Edith Zaring’s fourteenth birthday dinner at the MIL house, local civic updates, and travel plans of residents including Mrs. Lawrence Wilson and the Rothschilds with Los Angeles on the horizon.

Edith Zaring MI L House Mable Gray Edith Squire J. E. Bovee Merrie

Hospital admissions and births reported in local notices

A series of hospital discharges admissions and births are listed with names and addresses. Notable items include two newborns at Brighton and Sigourney families, several patients dismissed after treatment, and a Des Moines veterans transfer. Continuous details of individuals and times reflect a community hospital summary.

Washington News Roundup of 1935 Local Events

Washington items report the first 1935 marriage license issued to Richard Fisher and Oneila Griggs, a state auditor check on rural schools, new Y M C A secretary George M Chase, a new insurance office opening by Fred Smith, and several local incidents including a fatal coasting accident, a house fire, a poultry show, and community notices.

H. J. Fichelberger State Auditor Des Moines Washington Richard Fisher Kxeota Oneila Griggs Fred Smith Washington National Bank Harper and Gardner Smith

Deaths of the Week in Local Communities

Mrs. Ella Rickerd widow of Daniel H. Rickerd died at 1301 East Third Street at 74 years old. Wellman resident aged 81 died after a lingering illness. his wife died in 1917. Eugene K. Annas, 76, died at Washington County hospital after a stroke. wife and daughter survive. Russell Richardson killed in action over Belgium December 12 1944 at age 22. radio operator and alternate gunner on a Marauder. J S Crawford aged 81 died at hospital after a burn incident. survived by wife six sons and siblings.

Daniel H. Rickerd East Third Street Gowey Wellman Noah Katie Eugene K. Annas Washington County Keota J. C. Richardson Russell Belgium 9Th Airforce J. S. Crawford

Farewell Party for Ward and Hallie Before Move

The Winfield Ad club hosted a farewell event for George Ward and Hallie as they prepare to relocate to Washington Iowa to manage the 98 cent store formerly William Blair’s on the square’s southeast corner.

Winfield Ad Club George Ward Hallie Washington Iowa William Blair

Heights School Principal Injured After Ice Fall

Maude McCreedy, principal of the Heights School, fractured her ankle in a fall on ice. She is expected to recover after treatment.

Maude McCreedy the Heights Margaret Moller Calloa Peru Methodist Mission Board Ruth Stewart Duncan U. S Homer Smothers Federal Veterans Administration

Health center plan eyed for Columbus Junction

Arthur P. Cutter of Chicago says Columbus Junction will become Iowa’s great health center after discovering blue mud and mineral water on the C. L. James farm southeast of town. A large sanitarium is planned.

Arthur P. Cutter Chicago Columbus Junction Iowa C. L. James

Patients Admitted Today From Washington Street and Brighton

Paul Snakenberg of 746 East Washington street and Mrs. Gus Feifer of Brighton were admitted today as medical patients.

Paul Snakenberg East Washington Street Gus Feifer Brighton

Hughes opens Washington factory for ventilated skirt pads

New Enterprise reports The Hughes Company has started a factory in Washington to produce ventilated skirt pads. The plant will offer five different designs and aims for steady business in this perennial demand.

Hughes Company Washington

Card Party At Wilson Home Attracts Friends

A card party hosted by Miss Kathryn Wilson drew a number of friends to the Wilson home last night. Fred Smith of Richland attended as an out of town guest.

Kathryn Wilson Wilson Fred Smith Richland

Arrow Shots From Washington Democrat 40 Years Ago

A reflective column questions verbosity and ambition as it ponders prominence, luck, and the ease of rising, while pondering the sight of attic clutter and a barber’s water shake. It contrasts tales of starting with nothing versus being given everything and invites skeptical introspection.

Washington County Weekly Review Highlights Civic Work and Crime

The county reports bond drives meeting quotas while workers rush to collect wastepaper. Council plans postwar projects—deep well storm sewer and paving. Two teens from Marion plead guilty to stealing a car with liquor and receive prison terms. Local social events include club meetings baptisms engagements and retirements. Weather cold with low coal use. bank and public offices recap meet outcomes.

Carnation Day Proposed in Honor of McKinley

A movement seeks to establish an annual Carnation Day with everyone wearing a carnation to honor the late President McKinley.

McKintey

Florida citrus crop losses rise to five million dollars

50 years ago Carl Keck lost his entire orange crop in Florida during a late cold snap. The nationwide damage was estimated around five million dollars, with many growers affected. Also, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Denny announced the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Maude M to Dr. Charles W. Stewart this month.

Harry Haifley South Avenue C Dale Beenblossom Duane Allen Insworth Douglas George Garrett Lorrell Garrett Don Sheets Route Four Sam Bowser West Chester Chris Jensen Brighton Charles Bond Arthur Harris Wayne Zeck Robert Blair South Lawa Avenue Leff Carl Keck Florida J. M. Denny Maude M Charles W. Stewart

Drug Store Changes Hands in February Sale

Sells Store E N Foster transfers ownership to Seth Carris and Son with the junior Carris joining from Keota, partner Ralph Hamilton. The sale takes effect February 1, 1895. Also noted editor Harry Keistler laments January 10 issue with no staff, and Washington Printing Co. moves into receivership.

E. N. Foster Seth Carris and Son Carris Keota Ralph Hamilton Harry Keistler The Journal W. W. McCausland Washington Printing Co

Calendar Iowa elects woman Justice of the Peace

Residents of Calendar Iowa celebrate after electing a woman to the position of Justice of the Peace. They had planned to vote for her husband but chose her instead. The event marks a notable local election outcome. Wheelbarrow ad by J C McCartney and Sons prompts large sugar sale.

Calendar Iowa J. C. McCartney and Sons

Steckleys Leave for Oregon to Attend Daughter’s Wedding

Mr and Mrs Dan Steckley depart Noble for Albany Oregon to attend the wedding of their daughter Florence and to visit Gilbert Roth. The trip follows arrangements and includes a long drive and anticipated family gathering in the west with possible connections noted by Vernon W Frey.

Noble Florence Gilbert Roth Vernon W. Frey Dan Steckley Albany Oregon

Community Notes From The Bieber Church and Area

Social items from Bieber church and nearby communities include weddings and family visits. Mrs. Gilbert Roth and relatives attended a daughter's wedding. Florence married Pete Stauffer. Pvt. Donald Resehly enjoyed a furlough from Camp Barkley, Texas. New rural mail carrier Warren White replaces Lester Thomas. Deacon Elmer Graber installed at Bieber church with Maylon Wyse assisting.

Gilbert Roth Florence Pete Stauffer Mission Society of the Bicher Chaurch John Schlatter Wayland Donald Resehly Camp Barkley Texas Joe Resehly CCFE Eicher Shurch Sunday School Workers Conference Christ Joe Sehrlatter Earnest Sharp Washington John Kauffman Marguerite Roth White Shoeckly Vinton Iowa Elmer Graber Bieber Harlan Widmer Maylon Wyse Otto Orlin Frey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tournal Thea Rocking Chair Ira Morrison George Morsox Germany Nellie Sutten Cpl Charles Sutten Major Latta Cottage Hospital Fullerton Calif Melvin Snyder Edith Morris Louise Fields Brigadier Mable Elder Pshaw South Town Ave Orville Elder Ralph Shannon C. W. McLaughlin Cloyce Bogle Long Beach George Masson Luckenbill Kuniks Emma Hattie Pratt Ainsworth Hattiie F. W. Eastwood D. K J. D. Longer Fred Longer New Guinea Fern Pastry Elizabeth Sutherland Clark Court House Wilson Building Barclay Grocery Bonnie Ryan Zahn Washington, D. C Brigade Maurine Bogle Iowa Highway Patrol Alex Miller Robert Blue Lawrence Wilson California Bowman Mrs. S. Rothschild Kansas City Los Angeles Vernon White Crawfordville Carl Luers Sigourney Frank Leeper Myron Salladay South Marion Avenue Edward Brown Melo Kos East Second Street Veterans Hospital Harold Stutsman W. L. Rukgaber East Main Street Clarence Shull Howard Fulton West Third Street Merritt Reiner Katona Daugher Linda Sue Herman Eagle Maxine Marie Mary Harrison Iowa Avenue Herbert Askea North Avenue B Raymond Mineart South Down Avenue Forest Lance D. M J. S. McElhinney A. Claire Dewey Deweys Lester Krabill Frank Miller Iowa Southern Utilities Co Chamber of Commerce Owen Ruth Bryan Owen William Bryan Owen DAR Living Lake School Sons and Daughters of the D. A Carr Singmaster OLD Folks Home Improvement League H. M. Eicher Alice Rowne John McCall Frank Sage W. A Cook Hugh Dougall North Iowa Ave Oscar Haney Orie Turner Cyrus Dickerson Rubio Malcolm Montgomery George M. Chase Newton Kansas Harvey Matthews Farmers and Merchants Bank C. L. Thomas Harvey John Matthews Thomas Clifford Thorne J. P Squire W. H. Riley Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church George Stewart Hardware H. A. Brown Marsh Bailey Unsington Arizona Burlington Ella Rickerd Daniel Beer Kk. K. Annas T-Set Russell Richardson Democrat Pvt Earl Burns Lyle Wells Marion Wellman Snt Cedar Rapids Linn County Leila Moore Boyd Berdo 19Th Century Club Alex Lytle WRC Legion Hall O. J. Fix Washington State Bank State Supreme Court Clarence Wilson Henry Boden O. E. Schmitt J. E. Wright U Po Floyd Kerr Middleton Burlington Hospital Kerr Edith Jarrard Courtney Kline Courtney II Denver, Colo Dr. E. E. Stutsman Roscoe Bales Yakima, Wash Mrs Jake Arlene Kallous Frank Kallous FE. A. Kron Riverside Frank Crone Ruth Foster Hubert Kron Marie Donald W. Fox Don Ross Auditor's Office Helen Woodburn Clark National Bank Yugoslavia Calvary Baptist Church Bert van Meter Mela Vacha Sup’t Set Maxine Marshall C. G. Marshall San Diego Burdell Marshall J. Steve Crawford City Hall Council Jefferson Street Carrie Blake Fred Garrett Gertrude Nowell Parkin, Ark Sgt Roy Nowell Fort Sill, Ohle Roy Downs Ruth Pierce Blick Capt Fred Blick Genera Elsie Griffith Edward Griffith Wesly Henry Smith, Jr Coumbus Junction Ira KE. Huber Helens Ernest Ramsey Portland Ated Ester Muck Milwaukee Wis Douglas Allen Diane David Tomny Glen McFarlane Red Cloud Nebr Atlantic J. C. Penney Company, Inc William D. Kyle Spokane Wash George Hotle Larry Georgia Kyle al Ledger Herb Kolosieck Congress Cafe Rock Island Mr., Mrs. D. Steckley
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