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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1941
Page
5
Berlin radiophotos depict Nazi machine gunners in camouflaged uniforms attacking on the eastern front and soldiers with a captured Russian banner after a successful advance. Background shows burning farmhouses as reports say German progress has slowed due to Soviet resistance.
In Salem on July 5 farmers debate replacing home made laundry soap with advertised products. A farmer’s wife counts 18 cans of lye used in one batch while neighbors recount combine purchases and family gatherings. Storm damage and a roaming snake highlight rural life in this community update.
A dense listing of railroad timetables for various lines including Washington Lodge No. 26 and FPF AM M schedules, several Golden State Limited and Californian arrivals and departures, Knoxville Branch 480 details, and west and eastbound locals. Includes Burlington Trailways bus departures from Washington and ticketing notes.
Dayton Grove July 7 notes Wilma, Betty, and Harold Leet spent the Fourth with Walter Leet. Marie Stewart visited her parents Charles and Mrs. Stewart. Leo Oldfield and sister Josephine called on Irena Oldfield and A E Knotts. Warren Bishop died Tuesday evening. the family lived in the Lexington neighborhood. A Monday wind storm caused heavy damage to trees and buildings.
Prairie Center notes Mrs. Henry Sutherland returned from Davis City after her mother Rose Bennett died June 27. Windy weather caused minor damage and a long phone and power outage. refrigerators needed defrosting. Families and neighbors gathered for meals and visits at Koehler and Zieglow homes, with various local guests and travels noted.
Moore and Mrs Charlie Stewart joined relatives Thursday afternoon for the funeral of Mr Bishop in Wellman. Bishop was laid to rest after services attended by local residents and friends.
The Cedar Chest Manufacturers of America notes that early furniture began as a hollow log, marking the first construct by primitive humans. This suggests the cedar chest evolved from basic log work demonstrating early woodworking skills.
The month of August 1940 commemorates the twentieth anniversary of delivering United States mail across the continent by motor car. The event highlights progress in airmail and surface mail service and the growth of the nation’s mail transportation system.
The document lists district officials including Superintendent B A Ralaton Dean of Junior College A Harland W Mead Principal of High School W A Erbe Principal of Junior High Miss Ethel McCreedy Principal Elementary Schools and a school board with Richard A Stewart secretary Ralph W Thompson Harry Ramseyer A E Atchison B F Bostwick Jr Mrs Charlotte Baldrige and others.
Wyatt Somrek a Chicago 12 year old spends the summer at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Shalla. The piece lists visits and gatherings including church programs at Vacation Bible School supervised by Mr and Mrs C E Strong and notes local work by Adolph Votruba and Ellis Finke plus a 20 year pastorate celebration for Rev C W Elgin.
Several nights at the Ray Phillips residence involved aiding Mrs. Emma Page with her care needs. The notes reference sustained support from unnamed caregivers during the period.
The census shows cancer deaths most common at ages 65 to 70, with the adjacent high groups 60 to 65 and 70 to 75 also leading in victims.
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