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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1939
Page
3
Twelve Iowa Highway Patrolmen placed a wreath on the grave of their first commander in chief Mrs. Alex Miller who died January 24 1937. Major Connoly praised her memory at the service, then the group visited the Elder home for coffee.
Reading notes of Rev. James Story and Misa Mate Story reveal life in Ewing Nebraska and Keswick Grove New Jersey. Mentions Miss Leta Glenn Mrs Elizabeth Beamer and Rev James Story family ties along with Henry Minick death and Dan Brindley return to Washington from Moline.
The report notes multiple hospital dismissals in the Brighton area including Frank Cistern Clyde Courtney and Dayton Eden and a Wellman home departure for Mrs D H Whetstine and her baby daughter. Births are recorded in Washington with Carl W Ward and wife, and Willard McGaffey and wife welcoming sons. A named birth is Steven Charles to Carl W Ward’s family. additional notes mention a dog Pat Startsman in Philadelphia and community updates on travel and a cherished Nancy name.
John Mangold Jr age 31 died from injuries suffered January 12 at the county hospital on Sunday night. He was survived by his parents John E Mangold and Helen Mangold with several siblings and a wife and infant daughter. Catherine Winters, Ralph Moore’s mother aged 71, died at the county hospital on Saturday night. Wilson Lemon, son of the late Dave Lemon, died in St Paul at 67. Mary Dill, widow of a Civil War veteran, aged 89, died at Columbus Junction on Tuesday. Henry Minick, 82, died at his North Town Avenue home after a long residence here. James Coleman, 23, former Ainsworth instructor who had infantile paralysis since last September, died in Ottumwa.
Wednesday Mrs. Lloyd Foster and son were dismissed yesterday. Mrs. Oscar Baumert of Keota admitted yesterday for treatment. William Norman of Ainsworth had a tonsillectomy this morning. Thursday Mrs. John Riggs dismissed. Mrs. H G Lamansky of Pleasant Plain admitted yesterday. Harley Davidson parents of a son born last night at 10 weighing eight pounds. Emma Bowes dismissed Monday evening. Edward Squire dismissed yesterday. George Miller, who had a tonsillectomy yesterday, dismissed this morning.
Stanley Miller of 541 North Gower Street sends a California clipping announcing the death of Mrs. Charles Willison, a prominent hotel man referenced in memory. The note also mentions Mrs. G Logan Payne, widow of the late Mr. Payne, described as beautiful and wealthy in a column by E. V. Durling.
A collage of brief notes from Washington state including homecoming of Glenn Eldridge after hospitalization, Mrs. Melinsky’s smoke incident, Mrs. Hull’s improvement, and the death of fireman John McGraw. Other items cover career moves, flu deaths, new hires, local events, school dedication, and community notices spanning recent happenings.
July 1906 marked the start of Journal carrier awards with a foundational watch and cash prizes. Winners include Harry Berry later a Des Moines telegrapher, Paul Dupuis in Burlington, and many others through 1958, with notes on current locations and families. a 1924 entry notes no watch due to a subscription contest.
The woman's missionary society of the U P church held a pot luck dinner Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O F Boller. Mrs Bernard Pauly and Mrs Ben Meinert hosted a shower for Margaret Pauly for her Feb 8 wedding to Leonard Radia. No change in milk grading was made. milk quality reported excellent.
A long list of local happenings fills the page: a seven-member high school band concert, church meetings and speakers, a Journal carriers party at the Congress Hotel, and Paul Dodder winning a gold watch. The district sees moves, visits, marriages, sales, and social events from Ames and surrounding towns, with notes on school activities, injuries, indictments, and upcoming lectures.
The High School declamatory contest at Ainsworth was presided by Clayton Nelswanger with judges Stanley Miller, Nelswanger, and Hugh McCleery. Nelswanger praised all performers. Academy Varty seniors elected officers led by President Elmer Bergeouist and Secretary Emeline Warren. Royal Neighbors lodge organized Jan 19 with 66 charter members and officers. Henry Hull hosted Whist club. Charles Newey to study law. Prairie Flower school fundraiser supper and entertainment at Oregon township taught by Miss Alice Fluke, with good attendance and funds raised.
Gladys Mace a finotype operator at the Journal and Stewart Bell are confined at home with flu. Many store workers also ill. Henry Minick fell Friday injuring his hip. F L Broadgate reported very stay Iowa City. Illness widespread in north town including Mrs Houck Dodd Young Sty der Nicholson Reister family Klein. Lloyd Fyans moved to East Third. Weston family to East Sixth Street.
A humorous column notes how girls know when a young man tips his hat while a woman redefines keys as love. It observes men overworking house cleaning, a man with a lawnmower mocked as dangerous, and jokes about Grace and hippo awkwardness. It ends with musings on tobacco use by men.
The speaker reflects on how some men claim not to read, while others resist usual methods. It notes how opinions shift into accepted facts and how quickly people accept them, with women increasingly taking charge as they age.
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