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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1939

Page

3

Washington news from 1939 centennial week gatherings

A Washington Iowa column recalls Chautauqua era humor and centennial preparations. It chronicles visits by Marguerite MacGugin, Esther, Ben Badenoch and family, the Latta and Kilgore families, local clubs, and a parade of former residents returning for summer visits, weddings anniversaries and school reunions.

Heat Wave Breaks as Rain Ends Extreme July Weather

The town endured a 91 degree Saturday heat with oppressive conditions, then welcomed over an inch of rain on Sunday ending the heat spell. Local life featured weddings, retirements, business changes, and community notices including a large birthday party and a busy camping group along the river.

Various Local Visits and Social Activities Reported

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Waggoner visit from Gary Indiana. Pauline Clege of Ainsworth performs in Cedar Rapids Maddegan school recital. Glenn Hagans becomes barber at Hampsher Lee shop. Mrs C W Stewart returns from Chicago. Dr and Mrs Hamilton of Omaha visit Monmouth and Egypt farewell. Mrs Kensier to Peoria for month with granddaughter. J A Gairing noted on street with mother Mrs Meltzer. Jacqueline Gairing is his daughter. Dickie and Donna Kalious return from West Point visit. Vic Westphal returns from Chicago for vacation. Blanche Beatty marries Delbert Benseth of Rock Island. Mrs H A Dougall hosts miscellany shower for newlyweds. Park fountain donations rise by 30 and 63 dollars. Whisker and Sunbonnet clubs visit Ainsworth after parade. Karl Ruhe injured after fall at Lincoln shop. Seal coat planned for two thirds of streets resurfaced. Ina McDowell returns from Kalamazoo and Pittsburgh. Charlotte Lang visits from St. Joseph. Charles Nicola may hold county record for miles in a covered wagon. Auto signs arriving for upfitting. Ra Lute and Natalie Denver tour southern states. J Edward Evans attends W A Whiting funeral in Brattleboro. George Thorpe and Geneva Turner visit, Witt attack ties to Thorpes. Birthday club meeting in Kiehland. Mrs Shalia ill with summer flu but improving. Mrs O F Rambo of Olympia visits Minnie Chance. group plans trip to New York for fair then July 20 return.

Review of the Week's News Briefs and Local Updates

A long list of community notices covers vacations and returns from Denver and California, relatives visiting Kalona and surrounding towns, school and church events, a 1994 class reunion, car accident details with injuries, local honors, and plans for a Centennial pageant with a queen contest. Several residents travel, birthday and birth notices appear, and municipal matters such as deeds filed and licenses issued are noted alongside local remarks on taxes and public events.

Lawrence Tibbett to Headline Iowa Summer Arts Festival

Opera star Lawrence Tibbett will perform at a July 19 concert in the University of Iowa Field House as part of the Fine Arts Festival in Iowa City. The program includes a world premiere theatre piece “Paul and the Blue Ox” by Ellaworth P. Conkle. Mail orders go to Charlies Galiher, Field House, Iowa City.

Lawrence Tibbett America University of Iowa Field House Iowa City Paul and the Blue Ox Ellaworth P. Conkle Mr. Tibbett Metropolitan Opera House Ovathens Tibbett Charlies Galiher Field House Iowa

Washington Improvement League hosts ice cream festival funds depot plea

The Washington Improvement League held a Saturday ice cream festival in Central Park and cleared 50 dollars. Hope for a new Union Station wanes as a hotel and memorial building rise, leading locals to forget the union depot though Washington needs a better depot.

Washington Improvement League Central Park Union Station Union Depot Washington

Forty Years At Patriotic Paper

The Washington Democrat of July 1899 is described as patriotic with red and blue ink in its printing, marking a long-standing community newspaper commitment.

Washington Democrat

Misses Min oie Klass and Gertrude Kendall Named Top Teachers

New Yorker Misses Min oie Klass and Gertrude Kendall were voted the most popular teachers and received free tickets to the National Educational convention funded by Dr. Desmond. A lecture figure from Kirksville Missouri boasted about anatomy knowledge, claiming to have lectured there before arriving locally.

New Yorker Minoie Klass Gertrude Kendall New York Tore Desmond Myron Desmond Kirksville

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