Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1950

Page

4

Washington Through the Years Ten Year Snapshot

The article notes painting at the State theater exterior by Howard Kerr and others, planned redecorations by Ralph and Clyde Pratt, a baseball win by the Washington Indies over Fly 7 to 3, and remarks on school lawn work and community efforts. It mentions population gain of 206 in ten years, a pageant consideration for corn celebration, summer string instruments program, Camp Fire Girls’ camp plans, and various local happenings from multiple decades.

Howard Kerr State Theater Ralph and Clyde Pratt Theater Management Cas Washington County O. F E. Schmitt Chamber of Commerce John A. Wallbank Mt. Pleasant

Washington Youth Center seeks chaperones for open hours

The News Review reports Washington's Youth Center needs young married couples to serve as chaperones during open hours. The item lists frequent local visitors and mentions many residents traveling, visiting, or attending events around Independence Day and summer vacations.

Washington

Neighbors at Home Reflect Liberty and Community

A Washington community column recalls Liberty as responsibility to do right. Independence Day passed quietly amid visits and travel, while Brighton lost four frame buildings on Main Street. The Red Cross elected Mrs. Nate Young as chair, Lulu Slocum Teeter's memory honored with an Ohioana Library fund, and local civic groups plan park improvements and White House commemoration.

Washington Brighton Main Street County Red Cross Nate Young Lulu Slocum Teeter Merton Teeter John Teeter Columbus Ohio Teeter Lazarus Book Shop Chioana Library Lulu S. Teeter Mrs. Teeters Ohioana Library

Hospital News and Births Summary

Hospital admissions list includes Mrs Cora Brown Lee James L Young Mary Hinshaw Matilda Pringle. Dismissals include Accie Clapper Kenneth Brown Mable Dickinson Ernest Leyden and son. Births reported for Eli Yutzy Kalona Lloyd Miksch route 4 Colthurst Ainsworth Glen Guengerich Wellman Floyd Gontoernam Keota Wayne Marshall Ted Springman Iowa City Eli Yutzy Kalona Richard Flynn Keota.

Cora Brownlee Surgical U. P James L. Young City Mary Hinshaw West Chester Matilda Pringle Medical Accie Clapper Kenneth Brown Kalona Mable Dickinson Brighton Ernest Leyden and Son Carolyn White Colthurst Ainsworth Glen Guengerich Wellman Floyd Gontoernam Keota Wayne Marshall Ted Springman Iowa City Eli Yutzy Richard Flynn

Local births and titles in Iowa City area listings

Yesterday names include Mrs Toni Bring man Mrs Wayne Wolfe and son Mrs Francis Olson and son Mrs Rolla Crawford and son Michael Brice all in city. Monday mentions Mr and Mrs William Rarick Iowa City a daughter at 1 25 p m Mr and Mrs George.

Toni Bringman Wellman Wayne Wolfe City Francis Olson Rolla Crawford Michael Brice William Rarick Iowa City George

Local Births and Hospital Updates Reported

Yesterday and today notices list medical and surgical patients Mrs Mary Wolfe Mrs Mary O Connor Mrs Carl Ward and William Norman with locations, while Cloyece Burham is noted as medical. Keota records a new birth a son born to Mr and Mrs Omer Crawford at 2 32 BD. 32.

Mary Wolfe City, Medical Mary O’conner City, Surgical Carl Ward William Norman Route 4 Surgical Cloyece Burham Omer Crawford Keota

Medial notes mention Howard Van Ness and Mark Haupert

Yesterday entries show Howard Van Ness of the city and Russell Owen with Ainsworth medical notes and Mark Haupert of Harper undergoing surgical care. Today references Mrs William Rarick.

Howard van Ness City Medical Russell Owen Ainsworth Mark Haupert Harper Surgical

Deaths of W. P. Steele and Axel Anderson

W. P. Steele aged 88, a former Washington resident, died at his Clinton home on Saturday. Axel Anderson aged 83 died at his home 34% miles northeast of Washington on Sunday morning after a brief illness of a few days and months of declining health.

John Custer Racine Milwaukee Wis Earl Blumke Custer Tom Duncan Will Marlowe Tamaroa Ill Harry Anderson Washington Milo Zeck Marlowe Zeck Anderson Melvin Charpening W. P. Steele Clinton Axel Anderson

George H Williams Dies in Topeka Motel

George H Williams aged 63 died Tuesday morning in a Topeka motel after a months long illness. He had been traveling toward Colorado for his health and left on Monday with Emmett Hays from 800 North 4th street.

George H. Williams North 4Th Topeka Kansas Colorado Emmett Hays

Mrs Mary E Wolf 66 Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Mary E Wolf aged 66 died early Friday after a short illness. She had been in poor health for several years and resided at 602 East 9th.

Mary E. Wolf East 9Th

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington Indies Fly Lincoln and Stewart Board of Education Washington Festborn Commission Lincoln School Sara Lu Miller Mary Voorhees Virginia Moothart Naida Breitenbach Geraldine Bartow Mary Lou Barth Mary Martin Martha Young Margaret Ralston Shirley Lowell Pat Patterson Martha Downing Betty Barth Ruth Michels Camp Hantesa Fire George Dowell Guardian Bill Brewer Bob McLaughlin Carol Brewer Virginia McLaughlin 113Th Cavalry Washington-Riverside Wellman- Town City W. B. Edwards Aaron Bailey Jeanatterson John Patterson Thoy Dr. A. d. Droz West Main Street Roger Sherman Mr. Sherman al Baldridge Rotary Club Wapsie Will E. Jones Jessie Klein Ruth Hedges Emily Ann Jones Earl Little Little Yankee-Robinson Circus Washington City Council Clara Barton Washington County Hospital Fred Reid Clara Barton Street Mrs. Reid Fannie Wilson Janesville, Wis Ella Wilson Carl Jungbluth la Crosse American Pearl Button Company Esther B. MacGugin The Montezuma Republican R. L MacGugin Charles H. Keck West Washington Street J. W. Warner Seldon Stewart J.C. Smith and Son Mrs. Stewart Heights Mills Seed Company Win Smouse William Scofield Sunset Park Anna Henderson Kooking Klub Kathryn Jeffrey Mame Stewart Ab Anderson Philadelphia Della Patton Anna Deane Roy Stichter Marion Anderson Columbia Pharmacy R. RK. Rowland Mell Shields Mr. Anderson Chicago Jessie Crooks William B. Crooks News Review of the Marsha Bailey Helen Holmes Evelyn Davisson FHA Kansas City Missouri D. H. McLaughlin George Rudicer Shirley Clark Cedar Rapids J. H. McCall Allerton Ottumwa J. Russel Jugan Xenia E. G. Humm Pawnee City Nebr Rodger Larry Humm Dugan’s Harold Crosset Hannabell Tacoma Wash H. H. McCleery Mrs. M. Phelps Denver Colo Orval Korf North Hollywood, Calif Mrs 8S. W. Korf Tom James Morrison Wes Erbe Fort Dodge Richard Erbe Morrison Boys Nellie Huff Des Moines Ronald KE. Horn Max Payne Mickey Ethel Ferguson Carl Singmaster J. E. Wolf Jack Wolf Rickey Claud Rhodebeck Wolf Rhodebeck Agnes Wheelan Rodney Davis Ft. Madison Irene McKay Ambrilo Texas Marian Ruth Bridges Muscatine D. M Bridges Wayne Brown Charles Brown Brown K. E. Frederick D. W. Keener Albany F. L. Casey Bill Davenport Jane Casey Roy Schiebel Jr Mary Ann Robert Roy Dundee Roy Schiebel Charles Henry D. W. McClure Grinnell Dop McClure Orville Unzicker Burlington Fred Jones Don Orr W. P. Ross Mr. Orr C. H. Woods Silas Ross Zilpha Woods Ross Raymond Degenhart Paul Dallas Mr. Degenhart Ralph Kleese Boyd White Quincy, Ill Ralph Kleese Jr Gary Williamsport William Aghmore, Terry and Sally of Roches Ter N. Y Junior Cuddy Larry Joan Marissa Max Cuddy Janicez Sandy Vallejo Calif O. M. Cuddy Jean Johnson Robertson Janet Harold Johnson Don Nichols Wilma York Lincoln Nichols Osinecup’s G. N. Barclay Allan Barclay S. P. Sandy Pat Oe City Sanday Patty Dunn Winterset Janet Tucker Mrs. Eurain Tucker Patty Mrs. Ray Burlingame J@d Conner W. J. Gates Downey Ricardo Saldivar Charles Casper Old Mexico Donna Mae Thompson W. Ns. Wasson A. J. Smith and Son Bradley Downers Grove, Ill G. E. Mace W. O. Boshart Dave Falk Sam Hahn George Lewin Joe Falk Robert Patterson James S. Harrison Colorado Springs Cole the Harrison's Lurline Hawaiian Islands Harrison Patty Patterson Nancy Patterson Colorado College Clifford Goodwin Clarence Goodwin St. Louis Frank Fanis Mark Twain Memorial Park Illinois Harold Jarvis Wade Pence Hubert Fry Fairfield Crapo Park Milo Sorden Elkhart Ind Conn Musical Instrument Co Ed Prebyl Jr Mr. Prebyl E. J. Prebyl Sr Ernest Simpson Nancy Kay Sharon Ann Berkley Earl Simpson Lee Craig John Wooley Shelley Ann Wooley Nellie Crossett W. D. Crossett Robert Wittmer Walter Jaspering Ozarks Frederick Smith Fred Nancy Cleveland Heights Edward Barker Jack Patricia W. J. Masson Earl Smith Bessie Barker Masson William Masson University of Michigan Ann Arbor Niagara Falls Montreal Quebeck New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New England Wes Reger Greenboro N. C James Reger Larry Proffitt James Judson P. F. Whisler E. Hendrickson Twin Valley, Minn Carl Crosset Crossett Gene Trask David Mt. Ayr Charles Eyestone Iowa Iowa Safety Congress Howard Waddell Washington Recreation Council Wayne Chamberlin Evelyn A. Kile Oakland John Sowash Mr. Sowash Peoria Pfe Harold Schmidt Rudie Schmidt San Antonio Tex West Virginia Betty Jean Schmidt Louis Stockman Cpl Robert L. Riley L. Harding Mr. Harding Cpl. Riley Army Air Base Merced Karl E. Frederick Luthern Bible Camp Lake Okoboji National Red Cross Aquatic School Red Cross Clifford Beaty E. Moline, NL Ralph Beaty Kathleen South Bend Ind Willis Beaty Carl R. Meek Marion Ohio Mr. Meek G. W. Mansuier Irma Thomson Thelma Luther Ruth Foster Velma Jarrard Miss Luther Charles Kallous Sr Mercy Hospital Russell Brooks Edward and Albert Brooks Stronghart Cloyce Tinnes James Brooks Walter Kyle Washington D. C Norfolk Richmond Edna Franklin Westwood, Calif Bertha Young Dale Atkinson Marsh Atkinson Ralph Linder Dodge Center Minn Glenn Harley Linder H. Ramacher Esther Fresno James O'Loughlin Rampecher O'Loughlin U.S.C Los Angeles Lauren Thomas C. Raymond Reed T. R. Phillips JD. P. Livingston Frank B.B. Miller Elsie Glassburner Carrice Meek New Sharon J. Ed Miller Cladwell Idaho Frank Mast George Robertson Bts O Ame c Bloomfield W. L. Clapp T. M. Mast Mr. Miller Althea Engle Karen Harry Horesowsky Barbara Northwest Pacific Coast Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Maser, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble Post United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations Wash- Leone Aeontne G. BE. Mace White House United States America Abbot Preston Bradley By Edith M. Gates Hospital News Lloyd Miksch
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication