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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1945

Page

4

Memorial Patrol Day and Local Arts News Recap

January 23 marks a Highway Patrol Day with a wreath ceremony at Elm Grove Cemetery for Mrs. Alex Miller, and a government school of instruction on January 24 shifts attendance. The issue notes upcoming musical recital by Daryl Layton at Pomona College, and long itemized local society notes including recitals, movements, and service members missing in action.

Highway Patrol Alex Miller Elm Grove Cemetery Daryl “Layton Pomona College Claremont

Passing Years In Washington Mentioned In 1918 Records

A 1918 column notes Jean nette Cherry McElhinney moving to Des Moines to become secretary for Sen. A Claire Dewey, with prior experience as court reporter and secretary to attorney Marsh Bailey. The item also covers safety emblems for accident‑free drivers, YW and Y activities, a Wayne Gideon death, a Scottish descent banquet, a patent on aircraft parachute ideas, Brookhart secretary Lucille Forgey, and local postings on posts, toasting, and school events.

Sec’'Y Dewey Jeannette Cherry McElhinney Des Moines Sen A. Claire Dewey Court Sec’y Marsh Bailey Francis L. Morgan Mr. Dewey

Arrow Shots From Washington Democrat 40 Years Ago

The excerpt reflects a vintage column tone with social criticisms about money culture publicity and decorum. It notes that wealth does not guarantee culture and questions notions of fashion and vanity while warning against lies and inflated claims.

Washington Democrat

Mrs. Hannah Burnside of Oskaloosa Dies

Mrs Hannah Burnside of Oskaloosa and sister of Mrs H F Steck died this week in an obituary noting her residence and relation to local resident Mrs H F Steck.

Burnside Hannah Burnside Oskaloosa H. F. Steck

Hospital grads Hattie McConnell and Marguerite Springman

Hattie McConnell and Marguerite Springman complete their coursework at Washington County hospital and plan graduation on January 22.

HOSP Hattie McConnell Marguerite Springman Washington County Hospital

Fox Theatre marks anniversary with vaudeville show

Thirty years ago the Fox theatre celebrated its anniversary week with top vaudeville acts. Bo Dempsey and Heinie Steck delivered a standout performance in Sweethearts Revenge while Hop Shearer and Don Berry also entertained with a dandy skit. Berry wore a Cream of Wheat Chef costume.

Fox Theatre Bo Dempsey Heinie Steck

Oyster Stew Social at County Court House

Minnie Conner hosted an oyster stew social at her home on Thursday night drawing in incoming and outgoing officers and county court house staff. The event was described as the best time by attendees though one new officer caused a rambunctious moment by adding sugar to Dr. Hays soup before he finished half of it.

Richard McCleery McCleery Minnie Conner County Court House Dr. Hays

Soldiers Sacrifice Home Talent Play Draws Crowd

A community home talent production titled Soldiers Sacrifice featured a villain a pair of heroes and a heroine with Indians besieging the fort. Clayt Neiswanger played the Parson along with Earl Hoyt Everette Bailey Martha Pyke Jim Ferguson and the local act Steck and Dempsey delivering slick stunts.

Clayt Neiswanger Earl Hoyt Everette Bailey Martha Pyke Jim Ferguson Washington Steck and Dempsey

Prize Baby Sherman Wins $10 For Beauty

Roger Sherman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Sherman, received a $10 prize as one of the country’s most beautiful babies. The Spim company offered the prize.

Roger Sherman Don Sherman Spim Company

Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Ainsworth Area

The bulletin lists multiple hospital admissions and births. Mrs. Fred Hermann and Mrs. Mina West were admitted as medical patients. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mound welcomed a nine and a half pound baby born at 6 24. Edwin Lukavsky and Nellie Courtney were among those having procedures, while several residents were dismissed. Placements include Mrs. J A Marsh and Mr Dennis Sorrell, with personnel at 746 Fast Washington Street and 415 East Washington Street noted.

Keith Mound Kepta Mina West Ainsworth Paul Snakenberg Fast Washington Street Arthur Harris Archie Route Four Dennis Sorrell West Madison Sr C. W. Rademaker Edwin Lukavsky

Chicago trip recalls sister's death and funeral

Mrs. J Martin White traveled to Chicago this week after being summoned by illness of her sister Mrs Emma Malcolm who died Sunday. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Malcolm taught in Chicago public schools for 25 years.

Robert McCall Washington Cloyce Dougherty Fairfield J. Martin White Chicago Emma Malcolm Malcolm

Review of the Week's News Highlights and War Updates

A weekly roundup notes Sergeant Donald Cox has earned the Air Medal while a prisoner in Germany. Many families host dinners and visits, with local moves, nursing studies, and service members abroad. Inductions, church events, and community happenings fill the week, including new postings, retirements, and social gatherings across Pleasant Plain and nearby towns.

Ray Cox Sergeant Donald Cox Germany

Deaths of the Week Mrs Swank of Portland

Mrs Adda May Swank formerly of Ainsworth dies at 40 in Portland Oregon. She is survived by her husband, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clark Wood and three children.

Jennie Mason Hala Bradford Owen Tucson Arizona Oregon Little Furniture Co Russell Schmutzler Cannes Valley Lone Tree Don Henik Sehmutzler Anita Lehrer Joanny White Boone R. B.B. Artheer Rochester, Minn Maxine O'Loughlin Riverside Arthur Adda May Swank Ainsworth Clark Wood Portland Ore

Riverside Twin Gus Rummelhart Dies at 8

Gus Rummelhart an eight eight year old twin from Riverside died at Washington County hospital on January 15 after three weeks of illness. He was one of Riverside's oldest twins and his death was reported from the local community.

Wayne Gideon Bethel Roxie Longer Riverside Gus" Rummelhart Washington County Hospital

Renowned carpenter dies at 69 after 25 years of work

Well known carpenter Winch ester De Los dies at home on Monday afternoon January 15 at age 69. Survived by his wife and seven sons and four daughters.

Winchester de Los

Local notables and births mark a busy week in town

Major, aged 72, died at Fulllerton California hospital after a stroke from a blood clot. Interment in Elm Grove cemetery. A 68 year old former well known musician linked to the Springman family died January 5. Mrs Kensler visited from the hospital. West Chester’s Sam Weaver and a new son, seven pounds seven and a quarter ounces, born at 7 25. Mrs Zeck and Phillip Wayne, route three, were dismissed. Mrs Vernon White and son Thomas Holmes, Crawfordsville, dismissed. Mrs Robert Burns of Wellman admitted as a surgical patient. Mrs Carl Luers and Vernon Eugene discharged. Darald Lets, route three, readmitted.

M. E., Latta Fullerton California Major Jenn Parks Latta Washington Elm Grove Cemetery Iowa Calif Springman Boys Will Kensler Sam Weaver West Chester Wayne Zeck Phillip Wayne Route Three Vernon White Thomas Holmes Crawfordsville Robert Burns Wellman Carl Luers Vernon Eugene Darald Lets

Aging and Time Anxiety Among Adults

A reflective line notes that growing older brings persistent unease with the passing of time. It suggests a universal feeling of clock awareness and aging discomfort.

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