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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1944
Page
4
A town column blends wartime resilience and local life. Dozens of short items cover Missing in Action topics, housing moves, WASP Martha Ann Mace, family health cautions, Red Cross efforts, brigade news, and July 4 gatherings, with references to London bombs and civic updates.
The bulletin records newborns including a seven pound three ounce son for Mr and Mrs Frank Patterson and a six pound five ounce daughter for Mr and Mrs John Barnhart. It also lists numerous admissions and discharges for medical patients and surgeries, plus a note about a 17 year old girl detained in county jail amid family concerns and a call for ensuring sanitary facilities.
Obituary notes Mrs. W. R. Jeffrey aged 95 died July 1 after a brief illness. She taught locally in early days and is remembered by former pupils Ella Reister and Mrs. A. Anderson. Also reported: W. A. Cherry died July 8 at his daughter's home. Dr. Paul Allen, son of W. C. Allen, passed away. 10000 gallons creosote oil to fight chinch bugs. Dr. O. F. Boller named Democratic chairman. Owens brothers hitchhiked to the Worlds Fair. Ruth Finney to wed Richard Allen Stewart July 20. engagements of Fani Dede and Mrs Helen Kurkland Tomkins announced.
A 20 year old storm damaged crops and many windows as hail washed out bridges and disrupted life. Reports mention a July Fourth parade drawing large crowds and a pageant in Washington County. Also notes on births marriages park outings bank staff changes and a court nomination, with local residents visiting relatives in Clayton New Mexico.
Chris Hor nung, a young farmer in the Eureka neighborhood, was kicked by a horse and is reported to be in serious condition.
The Rosebud opening excursion in South Dakota, sponsored by the E. A. Lewis Land Co., draws crowds as leaders John Cunningham Rev Roy Echlin S J Kellogg Ed Page Sherm Crone and Karl Lewis plan to camp and view the sights in style. A new large arc light now dominates the city park fountain area providing brighter illumination than the former smaller lamps.
A reverent note recalls Rich Sol Rich owner of Sam Foreman's burro known for speed and a loud voice. Dewey Hurt reports Claire Dewey injured but not seriously after a cart accident. A society party honors Mr. and Mrs. George Blair with 200 guests and performances. A fire destroys Schott harness shop and Fleming funeral parlor. theft and water damage affect nearby premises and Dr Crawford’s dental office.
A reflective editorial notes that many people are eccentric and loud, mocks flashy marketing, and suggests many men should not quit work before seventy to avoid rusting out. It questions attitudes to education and false teeth while offering a wry take on daily life.
Ellen Morrison returns to St. Joseph Missouri to join Western Tablet Co as designer. Visitors arrive from Chicago Milwaukee Seattle Decorah and more. military and family events pace the week with marriages engagements and college moves. A barn fire on De Stephens farm near Ainsworth and war bond drives mark notable local events.
Mrs. Sexton travels to St Paul due to serious illness of her daughter in law, while Mrs. Bankers and Mrs. Lane head to California after niece visits. Funeral in Newton for Mrs. Fleming. survivors include husband and children. Max Birka returns from Phoenix with father Cyrus. plans month stay at relatives. Bill Hawkins injured by hay fork at Blair Duncan farm. two inches of prong penetration. David McCall on furlough from Camp Howze, Texas to visit father Glenn.
Staff Sgt Lester Long formerly reported missing in action was killed in action May 10. Robert L Bauer son of Mr and Mrs Ray Bauer of West Chester was killed in action May 10. Mrs Gertrude Walker widow of Charles W Walker aged 62 died at her daughter’s home in Douds Iowa. Hiram Cooper a Brighton resident aged 87 died at the Wayne Robison home Thursday.
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