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!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1941
Page
2
Charles Vogler of Davenport and Robert Shannon depart for Kings City California to begin government training as flying cadets at Palo Alto airport. They will pause in Ogden Utah to visit Robert West and family.
Evelyn Bartz of Ainsworth and Helen Holden of Washington were discharged after tonsillectomies. Shirley Cupp of Keola was admitted and discharged after a left arm fracture from a pony fall. Eleanor Deal of Washington underwent a tonsillectomy. Mrs Lynn Ferguson of Washington was dismissed.
Mrs. Rose Lewis returns from Nashville with three daughters for a reunion. Edna Lewis teaches at Peabody College and visits along the Cumberland River. The Crandall family reports a Youngstown trip with son Dale in vehicle service. Ed and Vera Smith relatives are mentioned with Cousin Ed Shelangoski. A social scene includes slack ensembles, a birthday for Edwin Hill, and a Pythian Sisters picnic at Sunset Park with extended family attendees.
Fairfield star Wayne Harrell, southeastern Iowa champion, was upset by Wendell Robinson of Des Moines in the opening round of the Iowa Amateur golf tournament. Robinson, 18, won one up after a 40 37 77. Harrell shot 37 41 78. the match hinged on the 17th and 18th holes. Robinson tied for second in qualifying with 145 and entered as a favorite.
Standings update lists club positions in the major leagues with today’s games and the open date. Includes team rankings and schedule context for current day play across leagues.
Members of the Y s Men s club held a supper in Sunset Park last evening. A lively kittenball game warmed appetites for the picnic attended by about thirty people. Committee in charge was John Owen and Clarence Jogan.
Donald Birka son of Mr and Mrs Milton Birka of Riverside and Riverside High School Class of 1941 has gone to Chicago to attend the Coyne School of Electrical Engineering He will study radio and electrical engineering Also noted are regional visits and weekends with relatives in Iowa City Buffalo Wyoming and Kansas City.
Pleasant Ridge reports a wren returning to the same mailbox nest for the third season. The piece notes a practical observer in Des Moines earned a dollar, while locals discuss sun exposure and the wren’s persistence. A section covers trips to Rock Island and family visits.
The first steamboat operated in 1807 and the initial steam railroad began in 1831, marking early industrial transport advances before widespread steam rail travel.
The piece describes Vancouver harbour residents living on houseboats, cottages, and shacks, with Coal Harbour as the main floating community. Around 500 people reside on the water, paying mooring fees of 3 to 12 dollars yearly while the national harbours board takes a share. other areas resemble Shanghai's sampan settlements with many boats left high and dry.
Brighten A. Prody Borkoski reports local visits and outings. Mr and Mrs C L Brown and family traveled to Kahoka Missouri Sunday. John Moxley and Jack Smith with St. Louis visitors spent Fourth of July weekend at Anthony Meath home. Darlene Meath returned from St. Louis. Doyle Brown hosted Thursday dinner with Seth Carris family. Ivan Courtney has mumps. Roman Borkoski and Berkley Brown families picnicked in Iowa City area.
About 1.5 million people in the United States are classified as unemployables even during economic upswings, highlighting enduring labor market frictions and barriers to employment.
The smallest book known a 28 page Omar Khayyam volume weighs a third of a carat is on display at the Library of Congress. Saltchuck mud emits a strong odor while rats abound. In the past year the city has tried to clear floating slums along the harbor but many residents cannot afford shore rent. Squatters’ shacks have been torn down yet floaters remain.
Mr and Mrs S N Sorrell announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Ruth of Toledo to Kenneth Armstrong of Tama. The ceremony occurred Saturday June 28 at two oclock in Kirksville Missouri with Rev H H Snyder officiating at the Methodist church. Attending were Lola Armstrong and Mark Metcalf with the bridegs grandmother Mrs J N Sorrell. The couple will reside in Tama.
Our heartfelt thanks to all our friends and neighbors who extended comforting sympathy and help during the illness and death of our Father. For the beautiful service flora offerings and the many other kindnesses we are grateful.
Eleanore Keagy served as hostess at a Mon evening dinner hosted by her parents Dr. and Mrs C Keagy. Two courses were served at seven with a summer flower centerpiece and lighted tapers. Guests included Margaret Race Shirley Peterson Jean Applegate Betty Neiswanger Gil Davis Roberta Wheelan andoise Springer.
Bolivia mined gold for about 300 years at a rate of one million dollars or more annually. The long running output reflects sustained mineral wealth and ongoing exploration by mining interests.
A brief notice reads deeply grateful from Mr. and Mrs Lee Hesselty and Mr. and Mrs Don Darbysh for support and kindness shown recently.
Sidney, Australia, covers 685 square miles ranking as the largest city by area in the world. The statistic highlights its extensive municipal footprint and urban span.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.