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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1941

Page

4

Founders Day observance and community notices

Founders Day celebrated by P. E. B. O. society with a five thirty high tea at North Side, a meeting at Mrs W. McLaughlin's home, and plans for the annual tea and Dinner. Papers on the founders were read, followed by group singing. Local residents and visiting figures reported on health and travel, with notes on Katharine Cornell theater plans and community requests for civic action on an orphan house.

P. EB. O. Society North Side W. McLaughlin Presbyterian Church

Passing Years News In Washington 10 Years Ago

Weather hints spring like in mid January as residents recall a milder winter. Y W C A members elected officials. Harold Montgomery retained as Farm Bureau county agent. J E Ream, 50, dies of pneumonia, wife formerly Johanna Broad. Anna Marie Anderson, nine pounds, born to Glenn Zaring and Edie Bovee. Evangelistic meetings at the Methodist church. 300 children to lead service.

Methodist Church

Daryl Oldfield Undergoes Major Mayo Hospital Operation

Daryl Oldfield underwent spinal surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota last week and shows slight improvement but will remain hospitalized for about six weeks. His wife and parents accompanied him. his wife stayed as his parents returned home.

Daryl Oldfield Mayo Hospital

Local Families Welcome Newborns and Health News

Mr and Mrs Eugene Holcomb at 616 South Third Avenue welcomed a son born at 9 05 last night weighing seven pounds ten ounces. Mr and Mrs George McChurch at 909 East Second Street welcomed a son born at 9 25 last night weighing eight pounds six ounces. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hollenbeck of Brighton at 12 15 this morning weighing seven pounds three. Della Brookhart was transferred yesterday afternoon to University Hospital at Iowa City for treatment. Mrs Roy Duttweiler of Brighton Route 2 was admitted last evening and underwent a major operation this morning. Friday Mrs Minnie Green was dismissed yesterday afternoon for her home at 426 South Avenue B. Mrs Eugene Holcombe and son Daniel Dwight were discharged to their home at 616 South Third Avenue. Dennis Boshart of Wayland was admitted this morning as a surgical patient. Mrs I F Kraemer of Brighton was admitted last evening and underwent a major operation this. Mr and Mrs Russell Beauchamp of Winfield are parents of a son born at 7 25 this morning. Carrie Blake of 602 East Jefferson Street was admitted yesterday as a medical patient.

Bernie Thompson Washington Nancy Freshwater George Freshwater Keota Ralph Hoxworth Brighton Dora Stewart Theodore Bailey John Theodore Jean Eleanor West Monroe Ronald Moore Robert Ronald Ainsworth Eleanor Bond East Main Street Dwight Loeffler Ruth Anderson East Jefferson Street Joseph Prymek Lewis Prymek Ernest Salladay South Marion Avenue Lorel Garrett South Ninth Avenue Verne Moss A. B. Schmoeller West Madison Street C. P. Fox North Sixth Avenue Joe Soukup Riverside Eugene Holcomb South Third Avenue George McChurch East Second Street Kenneth Hollenbeck Della Brookhart University Hospital Iowa City Roy Duttweiler Minnie Green South Avenue B Eugene Holcombe Daniel Dwight Dennis Boshart Wayland I. F. Kraemer Russell Beauchamp Winfield Carrie Blake

Half World Population At War Surpasses One Billion

About half the global population is fighting. After subtracting 196 million from the total due to the Russo-Finnish peace, the belligerent world exceeds one billion. Major powers include Britain with about 495 million, France 115 million, Germany 107 million, Japan and occupied China around 280 million, and unoccupied China about 300 million.

British Empire French Germany Austria Czechoslovakia Poland Far East China

Snakes as Pets Debate by Western Herpetological Leader

James Dannaldson of the Western Herpetological association in Los Angeles argues snakes as household pets deserve wider demand. He says snakes are loyal companions, superior to goldfish and akin to kittens in enjoying being petted and rubbed.

James Dannaldson Western Herpetological Association Los Angeles

Family Guests and Health Updates From Cedar Rapids

Sister Mrs Alvena Moffitt of Newport Oregon visited Sunday with Bud Evers. Mrs Moffitt plans to return Thursday to Oregon. Mrs George Huston daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Zillmer will leave University hospital Iowa City this week for Cedar Rapids home. Mrs Bud Nickell, ill last week, shows slight improvement but remains in serious condition.

Alvena Moffitt Newport Oregon Bud Evers Moffitt George Huston Theo. Zillmer University Hospital Iowa City Cedar Rapids Bud Nickell

Getting Better W A Cook Shows Improvement

Getting Better W A Cook who has been quite ill is reported much better as friends and family note a steady recovery and improved strength.

W. A. Cook

Bank Elects New Directors at The Washington National Bank

The Washington National Bank board elected John Alex Young as president and C C Cunningham as vice president with Harvey O Young cashier. Directors include Whitlam A Cook Frank L Wilson Marsh W Bailey Charles J Wilson Lloyd Lytle and E T Wickham W P Wells. County sheriff Chas Denison uncovered a still along Skunk river timber near Ohio. Hi Life editor Richard McCleery announced with Esther Hay as assistant editor and Lewis Warren business manager. The senior class organized with Gwendolyn Long as president and Ralph Reid as treasurer Virgie Griffith among officers. Washington Improvement League says the new municipal skating rink is ready at Lincoln school grounds.

Washington National Bank Board John Altex Young C. C. Cunningham Harvey O. Young John Alex Young Charles CC. Cunningham Whitlam A. Cook Frank L. Wilson Marsh W. Bailey Charles J. Wilson Lloyd Lytle E. T. Wickham Aba W. P. Wells Hi Life Richard McCleery Esther Hay Lewis Warren Russell Conner Esther Welch Lester Duke Gwendolyn Long Ralph Reid Lecy George Pauls Washington Improvement League Lincoln School

Walter Wilson Dies in Kansas City

Walter Wilson, long time Washington resident, died in Kansas City. Dan Mannhardt, inventor of the Mannhardt valve cap, returned from Minneapolis after securing a contract to supply 40,000 caps per month with potential for 100,000. J. C. Purvis resigned as county assessor after seventeen years and was named his successor.

Walter Wilson Washington Kansas City Mannhardt Dan Mannhardt Minneapolis

830 Years Ago Walks The Methodist People Sprinkled Salt

A fragment notes salt sprinkled on church walks along with a January 17 carrier party at the Elder home. Eliot Grayson won a watch and Harold Ross received $5.00. Also mentions Ward MecKutch en leaving Rock Island Milwaukee depots with Dutch Boijeau to succeed. Janet Cherry and Joseph McElhinney wed January 17 in Washington with Rev. W C Fisher officiating.

Eliot Grayson Harold Ross Washington Janet Cherry W. A. Cherry Joseph McElhinney Rev W. C. Fisher United Presbyterian Church

Local land trades boost Bruce Dill portfolio

Bruce Dill bought Robert Hutton's farm then sold it for an eight hundred dollar advance. He subsequently purchased the Wm. Randal farm located west of town in a sequence of property moves reflecting active real estate activity in the area.

Bruce Dill Robert Hutton Wm. Randal

Local Briefs Touch on Weddings and Business Moves

Married last week Oscar Davis and Gertrude Shenefelt wed January 9 at the home of her sister Mrs Will McClean. Klein retires from business after ten years, may move to Davenport. Clyde Brown buys Wilde foundry to start a buggy factory. Mrs D W Harvey and Miss Chic O Loughlin host 50 guests at a five nun dared party. Horse buyers surge as Jake Hite notes high annual sales. Lloyd McCutchen to edit The Remarker in Mt. Vernon after study at Chicago University. B W Nicola moves to new East Main home. Hog prices expected higher. International lectures debut Monday.

Oscar Davis Gertrude Shenefelt Will McClean Russell Davis John Shenefelt Klein Davenport Lloyd McCutchen James McCutchen Chicago University Mt. Vernon The Hudson Iowa

South side auto supply store set to open in February

A new auto supply store will open about February 1 in the south side room formerly occupied by IGA. Other notes include Will Harwood buying Mrs Frances Cherry's insurance business, plans to sell his shoe store, and Mrs Cherry's California vacation with return expected by March 1.

IGA Will Harwood Frances Cherry

Review Of The Week In Washington Iowa Society

Mrs. W R Brown visits Maquoketa and her son in law B S Moyle moves to Des Moines. A junior college semi formal dance occurs in Lincoln school. Wayland telephone company elects officers and declares an 8 percent dividend. Mrs Anna Meyer 34 survives a burning car saved by Lester Utterbach of Washington. she is hospitalized in Iowa City with pelvic injuries. Troop D mobilizes. Des Moines notes on births marriages and local visits follow as residents travel and attend services and events.

W. R. Brown Maquoketa B. S. Moyle Des Moines Anna Meyer Lester Utterbach Washington David Messersmith Hedrick Iowa City

Arrow Shots From Democrat Four Decades Ago

A quirky, fragmentary column blends wry aphorisms on work, aging, cooking, and social habits. Observations touch on employment for youths, fire risks, show troupes, butter, hats, dishwashing, and dating norms with ironic humor.

Deaths of the Week Worcester Area Figures

Mrs. Harry Loring, a 62 year old Brighton woman, died after pneumonia at a Fairfield hospital. Mrs. James Baird and Mrs. Helen Lewis Baird, daughter of the late R. P. and Olivia Tracy Baird, died suddenly at their county home west of town on Sunday evening.

Harry Loring Brighton Fairfield Hospital James Baird Helen Lewis Baird R. P. and Olivia Tracy Baird

Youth Dies in Ohio Crash Near Uhrichsville

Eugene Blick, 17, born at Ainsworth, perished in a fatal auto crash in Uhrichsville Ohio. Four other teenagers the same age in the car also died. He was the nephew of Mrs Victor Blattner. Also dying Tuesday morning was Jacob J Miss Washington man, 77, who had been ill only a few days.

Eugene Blick Ainsworth Uhrichsville Ohio Victor Blattner Jacob J Washington

Death of Kaloni resident Mrs Knepp at age 7

Mrs Mary Kensinger Knepp a former Kaloni resident died at her Kaloni home Wednesday morning at age seven.

Mary K. Knepp Mary Kensinger Knepp Kaloni

Obituaries of Patterson Shreckengast Mayhew figures

Mrs. Mary Patterson and Mary Liebe Patterson noted for a 68th birthday, died after a stroke. Mrs. IT B Shreckengast, wife of a former Methodist minister, died at her daughter Joy Jones’s home in Seward Nebraska. maiden Genevieve F. Clark. Surviving daughters include Mrs J D Taylor of Lincoln and Mrs F O Hansen of Denver. five grandchildren. Mrs W Mayhew and Mrs Hattie Mayhew, widow of a Civil War soldier, died of pneumonia at age 90. maiden name Black.

Mary Patterson Mary Liebe Patterson IT. B. Shreckengast Joy Jones Seward Nebr Genevieve F. Clark J. D. Taylor Lincoln, Nebr F. O. Hansen Denver Colo W. (. Mayhew Hattie Mayhew Black

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Fragmentary quotes note opinions on cigars home life and romance with no identifiable people or events.

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