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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1941
Page
3
A writer recounts Door County cherry abundance with 40 acres in cherries producing eighty tons. Guests at Hotel Anderson in Ephraim enjoy lakeside scenery, meals, and a weeklong reunion for the Ball family led by host Charles R. Ball with 38 attendees.
A daughter was born Thursday at 5 55 PM to Mr and Mrs Leonard Young Washington route 38 weighing six pounds 15 ounces. A son born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Fritz Brighton yesterday at eight AM. Floyd Shockley family Mt Pleasant welcomed a daughter yesterday at 12 50 PM. Several patients admitted dismissed and surgeries noted including Paul Young Lloyd Sharp Dr Leo Homan and others from Washington Keota Mt Pleasant and Kalona with tonsillectomies appendicitis and tonsillectomies listed.
A brief remark notes that the only way to tell when some men are dressed up is by their cuffs.
In a quirky note the piece observes how a town’s nightlife can mislead about local business. It jokes that signs don’t reveal moves or true trades and even wedding parties in Chicago look odd versus home.
John M. White aged 81 formerly of Columbus Junction died at his Seattle home on June 27. He is survived by relatives and friends in the region. Memorial arrangements are pending.
William Saville aged seventy died Sunday night at Washington County Hospital after a ten day illness. He lived on a country move in 1926 with his wife Gamon who predeceased him in 1988.
A Wellman man born in 1894 was found with a fatal gunshot wound and died at the hospital. The coroner’s jury ruled death by own action. His wife was away at the time and he leaves three children.
J OC McKay aged sixty nine retired Burlington Station agent died at Washington County hospital on Thursday. He had suffered a stroke four years earlier. McKay served as station agent for forty six years after coming from Packwood. Survived by two sons Ives Milburn and by wife Wilhelmina Anderson McKay.
A crowded notice page lists local incidents and appointments. Ralph Pratt avoids injury in a car collision with $100 damage amid intoxication suspicions. Dr H L Hendricks becomes county health unit director moving from Minneapolis Kansas. Elsie Bratten plans a Drake University recital in September. Jessie Klein and her mother recover from goitre surgeries at Iowa City. Leland Morrison plans to open an ice cream factory in Gasoline alley. A sod field for the new high school and junior college is laid with seating underway. Captain David A Boyer Civil War veteran dies at 81. Highland township lowers tax valuation increase by five percent. Stella Palmer returns to Elliot's Business College after July 4 leave. Bob Motts, prominent Washington Black resident, dies in Chicago. Henry Shields becomes partner in family business. A new clothing firm will be Coox Maxwell and Ford.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Berdo entertained Berdy relatives at dinner. Afterward young Charles Berdo gave a pony ride for all the children, sharing the activity with the group.
The recently completed census records 1424 individuals in the locality aged between 5 and 21. It notes the distribution across schools and potential enrollment planning needs for the coming year.
Notice records the marriage of T. A. Michels attorney and Eva Mae Willer of Tipton, marriage news received from Tipton.
John H. Work, a real pioneer in the area, died at age 97. He came to Iowa in 1857 and passed away July 5.
Sworn On-A. E. Putnam was sworn in as a member of the city council for the second ward Bad Throat-s. W. Livingston, who has been the victim of ton silitis for several days is better. He is at the hospital.
Rest room in basement for county women is being prepared by Cunningham and son Will with carpenters installing a new floor under women’s supervision and a matron to oversee the space. The heat record tops 104 degrees this afternoon with a prior 1054 noted on July 10. A lively cart spin caused by Colonel Palmer’s neg colliding with O K Clapper’s team, breaking a buggy hat and damaging an axle. Mort Keeley and Miss Alyce Fluke returned from Eagle Point with a camping party from Muscatine, Marian Stewart visiting in Muscatine.
A boy, Albert Farrier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Farrier, was missing for an hour as the town searched. He was seen going south in the afternoon, and late in the day some searchers urged a new house search. He was found asleep under a bed upstairs.
Clifford Thorne arrives from New Haven after postgraduate study and departs next morning for Knoxville, his home.
The Miniature Circus Company on West Washington street at Morrison lawn drew lively crowds. Promoters include Dunham Morrison Hazel Conner Frank Langworthy Charles Mannhardt John Matthews Jr and the patronesses were neighborhood women. Receipts yesterday totaled 17 50.
Five steers were killed instantly when lightning struck the Robert Anderson farm on the night of July 12.
A historic note records steamboats operating in this country before steam railroads. It cites the first steamboat in 1807 and the first steam railroad in 1831 as key milestones.
Guidance notes that standing dough in the pan for 20 to 30 minutes before baking increases loaf height. The tip applies to nut and fruit breads.
A dated column lampoons social habits and sayings with blunt humor. It touches on arguments faults of memory and the oddities of public speech, then shifts to social stereotypes and the quirks of daily life including fruit pies and gooseberries.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Guyer returned to Waterloo after a week at the Howard Crozier home. Their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman and three children joined them Friday from Waterloo and left with the Guyers. Mary Ruth Berdo came home last Saturday from Mt. Pleasant where she had stayed with Sally Ristine at Dr. Leonard Ristine's home.
Eugene Field known for Little Boy Blue and many poems was nicknamed The Poet Laureate of Childhood.
Petitioners call for an enabling act by the California legislature to allow charges to be levied on prisoners for their meals and housing, arguing it would offset state costs and improve prison responsibility.
Mr. Donald R. Boyer becomes Secretary of the Board of Education replacing Mr. Ralph Thompson who served 24 years. Numerous items follow including local marriages, accidents, travel, church activities, hospital updates, new car registrations, a bicycle lights ordinance, and community notices from Washington County and nearby towns.
Three and one half tons of bananas were used to lubricate a 7,400 ton steamship launched recently at Beaumont Texas in an extraordinary demonstration of lubricity.
A presidential cabinet consists of ten members appointed to advise the president on policy. Each member leads a separate executive department and reports to the president, forming the core advisory group for national governance.
A rough industry estimate places about 800 radio broadcasting stations operating in the United States. The figure reflects substantial regional coverage and diversity across networks and independent outlets.
Warden Lewis E. Lawes resigns from Sing Sing prison Ossining New York on July 16. Robert J. Kirby principal keeper at Attica State Prison Attica New York for the last eight years will assume the Sing Sing post. Kirby is shown sworn in for the Albany appointment.
The state of Connecticut generates more than 10 million dollars annually from tobacco production.
The week opened with temperatures surpassing 100 degrees as heat continued to grip the area. Local records were approached as thermometers climbed, prompting health and safety advisories from city officials.
Agent Russell at the Rock Island office sold 264 tickets to Fairfield and 164 tickets to Keota. The Fourth marked a Women's Day event at Keota.
Nothing Doing Sells Brothers plan a major circus visit and seek a free license grounds and water from Mayor Glasgow. The mayor replied with regrets.
Fire and sheriff teams destroyed 714 barrels and about 150 quart bottles of hard cider that had been seized in a coordinated operation. The action underscores enforcement of local alcohol laws and public safety concerns amid ongoing crackdown.
A state wide police search targets Harold E A Wakely a Philadelphia Navy Yard worker after Camille Nemcik was abducted from her mother’s Philadelphia home. Wakely reportedly followed the mother until a recent quarrel sparked the investigation.
Wants Land-George Paul seeks a 16,000 acre tract of orchard land near Pueblo. The move targets a large agricultural development with potential impact on local farming and property interests.
Half the people are in trouble a good deal of the time buying wedding presents, reflecting financial strains as couples plan and families weigh costs amid social expectations.
A local crowd comments on how jokes trigger reactions when people lack information. Officials urge respectful dialogue as misunderstandings rise and social media chatter increases.
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