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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1938

Page

3

Potatoes and People Across a Wartime Fargo Column

A reminiscence piece recounts a trip to Rochester with Mr. Turner including a stop at Cedar Rapids and a ten cent store. It notes Turner buying potato chips, visits to see a hospitalized family member, and reflections on local clergy and residents. The column mentions Dr. Eastwood’s standing, a resignation at the First Methodist church, the Miller family Canadian trip, and a sorrowful tale of Mrs. Clifford Campbell’s death.

Cedar Rapids Har Evalyn Kahler Hester Turner F. W. Eastwood Boer Geternes Douglas

Quiet Fourth of July Observed with Fewer Accidents

The town marked Independence Day with rest and gatherings as stores and offices closed. Picnics and parties filled the day despite possible rain, and there was a notable drop in July Fourth accidents alongside the annual fried chicken picnic at the Country Club.

Country Club

Passing Years Recap of Local Happenings and Notes

A long column notes Bidwell moving his plumbing shop to South Marion Avenue and the Isler Carnival clearing 800 for the Legion. It mentions drum corps uniforms, a 24 year old apple tree with 22 apples on one limb, a big tent for Dutch Creek Fair with Senator Brookhart address, golf hole in one, a Colorado trip, a Naval academy student from Ottumwa, and local social notes. Also reports a July 12 death in Beverly Hills, and community musings on hair fashion, bananas as diet, health courses in Portland, raspberries, and local farm helpers.

Legion Drum Corps Mary McAvoy South Avenue

Party Here in Honor of Francis Louise Null

Francis Louise Null enjoyed a party Saturday in her honor hosted by her “big cousin” Charles Berdo. Honored guests included her mother Mrs. Catherine Null and visitors from nearby towns and cities. The Improve ment League reported strong community work with a $200 lecture course last winter and projects at Sunset park and Wood lawn cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. George Morrison plan to move soon into their West Washington street home.

Francis Louise Null Charles Berdo Francis Catherine Null Cora Wright Bartlett Washington, Pa Carrie Emmons Ward Waterloo Chester Patterson Omaha Mary Steck Sproatt John Iowa City George Morrison West Washington Street J. M. Wilson Charles George Dickie Ruth Ann Maryville Matt Redlinger Charles Jirsa Richmond

Hospital News Briefs From Washington and Surrounding Areas

Local hospital reports list multiple admissions and procedures. Eva Corey underwent a minor operation, and several patients including John TeBockhorst and Blaine Hawkins had appendectomies, while others like Mary Lou Hall and Janet Lynn Roberts were born weighing notable birth weights.

Review of the Week's News Highlights Wisconsin Iowa and beyond

The column recaps social events and local moves around Jackson Hole and several Iowa towns. It notes weddings anniversaries parties travels and visits by residents and visitors including the Jirsa Gather Lloyd Rainwater and Carter families. It mentions political moves such as the county convention and Eicher's withdrawal from reelection plans. It records incidents like auto accidents and jobless claims plus community notices and family happenings.

Shaffers Visit Rouse Home and Nearby Families

South Dakota couple Mr and Mrs Clarence Shaffer and daughter Ina visited Clyde Rouse and family. A parade of neighbors and relatives—McGraws Warnocks McConnells Stouts Brooks Gritters and others—shared Sunday evenings, dinners, picnics and calls across Keota and North English areas.

Mrs. Shaffer South Dakota Rouse Tommy Harvey Clarence Shaffer Ina Shaffer Arthur Hockey Clyde Rouse Tom McGraw Joe McGraw Dorothy Baker W. H. Edgar North English Paul Banks Keota Kenneth Patterson Richard Harvey George Lemon Montrose Calif Tuesaay John Warnock Kate Swift John Wheelan W. H. McConnell William, Jr Francis McConnell Paul Mayer Emerson Maplethorpe John Brenneman H. J. Brenneman Bernard Piffer Milwaukee Wis Ed Wittetoe Russel Brooks Edward A. R. Brooke Strongheart James Brooks Miles Stout Howard Baker Ed Gritter Nadine Florence Smith Maxine Jackson Ruth McGraw Karl Libe Paul Lytle Deborah

Local notices list dismissals and a newborn birth

Wednesday Mrs. Orland Roberts and daughter Janet Lynn were dismissed last evening. W. D. Hesseltine was dismissed for his home yesterday. Mrs. J. R. Thorburn of Iowa City returned home yesterday. Donald Gingery was dismissed Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Richard Son are the parents of a son born last night at 8 45 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. He has been

Eva Corey John TeBockhorst Keola Donald Gingery Logan Gargus Washington Son Charles Eugene Fish Edgar Lee Marton Augustine Ruth Martie Blaine Hawkins Ainsworth Hugh Morris Ainaworth Beverly Baker Mary Nicholson Columbus Junction M. RE. Hall North English Mary Lou Rollin Roberts Janet Lynn Harry Jones Carl Harken Richland Lloyd Dale Hunt Neil Humble Baby Son Frederick Allbaugh Jefferson City, Mo H. M. Eicher Louis Baird Charles Gilbert Excelsior Springs Kansas City St. Joseph Baird Orland Roberts W. D. Hesseltine J. R. Thorburn Iowa City Dwain Richard Son

Deaths of the Week: Col Hobart Wallace Killed at Fort Sam Houston

Col Hobart Wallace nephew of Pollock Wallace in the regular army was killed at Fort Sam Houston. He was a son of W. O. Wallace. Mrs L. MacGugin Ward was reported as deceased in San Francisco, with no particulars. she was well known here and had resided here for many years.

Col Hobart Wallace Pollock Wallace Regular Army Fort Sam Huston W. O. Wallace L. MacGugin Ward San Francisco

Death of Frank Pierce Randall at 84

Randall of Sigourney aged 84 dies after long illness Friday. He formerly lived here. Survived by daughter Maude Hanson of Sigourney and daughter Ruth Kurtz of Cedar Rapids, two sons, and wife.

F. P. Randall Frank Pierce Randall Sigourney Maude Harold Hanson Ruth Kurtz Cedar Rapids

Glaze in Weather Talk Described as Icy Coat

Forecasters describe glaze as an ice coating from rain freezing in shallow cold air. An extensive glaze deposit is called an icestorm, though forecasts do not use this term.

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