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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1942
Page
3
A column recounts Mrs. A. Anderson sending letters and gifts to Miss Margaret Moninger in New York. It notes the death of Dave Clendenning, neighbor Dr. Henry Hull’s illness, a wood stove project led by Rollie Jurging, and memories of family piano and parlor scenes. The piece closes with hopes Frankie is welcomed by Mrs. Chilgren and family.
Weekly hospital roundup reports births in Crawfordsville and Keota with times and weights, discharges, and admissions. Notable entries include the Crossett, Stanley, and Gunther families welcoming new babies, plus several patients admitted for medical care, tonsillectomies, and emergency operations. The piece also remembers Mrs. Hilma Larson and Mrs. B. I. Jones and notes community reactions.
The Republican party elected Glenn Mace as county chairman and Fletcher E. Smith as Democratic county chair. Mrs. Ralph E. Shannon named chairman of the Democratic women’s division, succeeding Mrs. Grace Gibson. Also noted are a golden wedding, engagements, anniversaries, career moves, park services, market news, and the death of Mrs. Alex Gibson at 77.
George McDaniel who has managed the McElhinney Drug store for the past two years has bought a half interest in the store. The McElhinney Drug store has been in operation here for the past eighteen years.
Charles Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Marion Anderson wins the Tribune prize for a 300 word Roosevelt essay in Chicago high schools. He will enter the University of Chicago this fall. Pageant crowds estimate 20000 with over 500 participants including praise for the colored group in the slave auction scene. Clear $30 from the Central Park Ice Cream Festival as women donate cakes. James Casey operated on for acute appendicitis and is recovering. Mr and Mrs Max Marble plan a trip to Atlantic City for Elks convention. Myrtle Shields and friends plan camping at Loveland Colorado with relatives meeting in Kansas City.
A fragment titled 830 Years Ago Great Invention surveys a landmark achievement noted as a major leap in technology. It highlights how a single idea transformed daily life and industry, shaping future progress and inspiring further innovation.
Charley Burroughs is here for a short visit, arriving after a long period away. He plans to spend time with family and friends during his stay.
Harpist Louis Baird who worked for Dave Donovan departed for Pueblo Colorado. John Moore sold his butcher shop on the square leaving two shops in town. A new Wallace porch is planned. Roy Slichter bought a half interest in Charley Means restaurant on the east side. Circus day brings heavy wagon traffic and show vehicles to Washington with Wallace show carrying elephants. Harvey and Warfel bought the Johnson bakery and took possession. Tom Schilling and Mae Conner will open a grocery store in the former butcher shop near the Savings Bank. Prof Bert Dougherty is painting the Academy cupola and stands as a leading local scholar.
Local residents share furloughs and travel updates, while several weddings occur including Edna Dowell and Pete Allen in Missouri and Irene Bishop marrying Lawrence Trotter in Ainsworth. Community events include a homestead tax exemption hearing, 4-H agent change, and a new farm loan office.
People reflect on craving tasty meals even as they envy or suspect a swindler. The speaker notes how discovering a thief leads others to claim similar deceit, while dessert cravings like strawberry short cake offer comfort in questionable times.
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