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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1940
Page
4
Dr. William Stryker recalls Washington Iowa anecdotes from early days, detailing local poultry scale, employers, and shops. He recalls tales of Cunningham’s store, the Sanitary Bakery, McCall Feed, and early autos, plus Methodist, U P churches, and community characters in vivid vignettes.
Weekend and midweek hospital notices from Washington and surrounding towns list several births with times and weights. Dismissals include Earl Lambert, Wayne Stransky and family, and multiple patients from Keota Wellman and Washington areas. A number of tonsillectomies and medical admissions are noted along with new family births in Barbara Elizabeth, Alice Eileen and other announcements.
Sherman Funeral Home buys Dr A J Droz property on West Main and will move September 1. Miss Gwendolyn Long wed to Lee Holland on July 2 and will reside at 522 West Main. Rain on the Fourth cancels picnics and golfing. minor burns reported from firecrackers. Jean Patterson freed from a waterpipe accident after a toddler foot slipped in. W B Edwards sworn in as night marshal. Graveling work starts on county roads. Florence Crone dies after long illness. Mrs Fred Radda dies at Devonport. Mrs Frank Brindley ill. Esther B Mac Gugin visiting. Mills Seed Co repays $6000 loan. trustees named.
Six boys from Keota swim regularly twice a week at the pool. They are Ronny Lee Arnold Tommy Berry George Chamber Bobby Gammon Steve Ross and Roger Richardson. Rotary club heard Cadet Matt Redlinger and viewed West Point pictures at Monday noon meeting. YYMCA board met Monday evening followed by an hour of fellowship.
The Y will house a muscle department this summer as the Farm Bureau ladies chorus uses the community room for rehearsals and Berne Enelin schedules piano practice periods there.
Joe Falk's nephew Kurt Hess began a Wednesday afternoon visit and is spending the summer with the Falk family.
The church softball league began on Tuesday evening with four teams already entered and room for additional clubs to join.
Dr. C A Boice states teat results show pool water is in good condition and safe for use.
Residents commend the doctor for testing the water each week at the Y. They express appreciation for the safe place the YMCA provides for local youth to swim.
The younger boys have revived interest in the game of pick up sticks, and Leo Lewis is named the champion.
The swim classes have drawn strong attendance on hot days with many older boys and young men using the pool.
The Keta Chapter of Phalanx welcomed Cadet Matt Redlinger as guest speaker Thursday evening. Local boys traveled from across the county for the meeting and engaged in the discussion.
Leslie Dunlap serves as treasurer of the Y association succeeding Everette Griffith. He oversees finances and chairs the endowment committee, handling funds with skill. He contributes to association affairs, supports the Y Christian program, and is active in Washington’s Y activities. His son Eugene shares his interest in the M. CG. A.
A moonbow is a natural light arc seen at night when the full moon illuminates moisture in the air, creating a pale rainbow-like halo. It forms under bright moonlight and mist or rain, matching a rainbow in structure but with fainter colors and visibility.
Atlantic News-Telegraph editor warns Japan to quit trifling with Marine forces in Shanghai as ships seek to safeguard American interests. The piece asserts U S Marines would defend those interests if provoked.
The Soil Conservation Service estimates loam in the Missouri Valley would erode in 12,000 years under alfalfa, 100,000 years with native sod, and 29 to 36 years when set to corn on an eight percent slope. The figures highlight the impact of crop choice on soil stability.
Twenty years ago the Yankee Robinson circus drew a large crowd while reports of petty burglary and theft accompanied the event. Local watchers noted a group of sneak thieves amid the crowd.
Mrs Aaron Hise mother of Mrs Cloyce Dougherty and former well known resident died at her home in Albert Lea Minnesota on July 2nd.
Washington council moves to pave Clara Barton Street toward Washington County Hospital improving access. The action signals upcoming street work and municipal prioritization of local health facilities.
Dr Fred Reid began foundation work on a new home after selling his Clara Barton street house. The completed garage will serve as temporary housing for Dr and Mrs Reid until construction is finished.
Miss Fannie Wilson head of the domestic science department in Janesville Wisconsin visits her mother Mrs Ella Wilson for the summer. Miss Geneva McCaw, formerly teaching in Washington Pennsylvania, will chair English at Cooper college Kansas next year.
The Charles H. Keck home on West Washington Street sold to J. W. Warner who plans to move in at once. Lisle R. Nicola and family welcome a newborn son Richard Benjamin Nicola born June 26 in Norfolk Nebraska. Seldon Stewart brings goods for his purchase of J C Smith and Son grocery and plans to reside on the Heights. Carl Jungbluth from La Crosse starts as salesman and office assistant with the American Pearl Button Company. Mrs. Frank Stewart dies at 61 on June 29, 1910, a Sunset Park and church supporter.
Forty years ago July 29 report notes Sylvia Warren a New York City industrial school teacher planned to be at home for the summer with Miss Frances Cooke a Brooklyn drawing supervisor to accompany her. A city council hearing cited eight scales and weight discrepancies from 50 to 800 pounds across tests. Marion Anderson sells Columbia Pharmacy to R. R. Rowland and Mel Shields as he retires to settle his father in law Dr. J. R. Burroughs affairs. Anderson may relocate to Chicago. Ed Fox marks eleven years as HB and NW railway agent with rising business. Ab Anderson and wife honeymoon attendees at the National Republican convention in Philadelphia.
Students wrap five weeks of summer string lessons with a fine Lincoln school program directed by Margaret Christenson A Memorial band program will be held July 17 in Central Park by the Municipal band and other local notices include church conventions and congratulatory marriage notices.
A long village column details numerous residents and events. Howard Kerr and colleagues repaint the east wall of the State Theatre while Pratt brothers plan front redecorations. Local businesses hire new staff, weddings, travel, and retirements are noted alongside church and civic updates.
The graduating class held a reception for the junior class and friends at the high school building. Della Patton Anna Deane and Roy Stichter greeted guests in gowns. Jessie Sage played piano as Ruth Latta Mabel Frazier Ola Bailey and Josephine Babcock served frappe.
Jessie Crooks will remain with her brother Dr. William B. Crooks and help him keep his medical office. She may also take on a few piano pupils.
A Commanche Missouri graduating class adopts the motto Beyond the wash tub and the saw buck highlighting practical values over ornate Latin phrases. The line prompts discussion on tradition and relevance for the ceremony.
The town lists several June marriages including Ralph Smith with Mame Stewart, Franz Finley with Katherine Jeffrey, Milan Shields with Nettie Anderson, Dr. Roth with Anna Crawford, and Laura Springer who wed Eugene Stichter in California in June.
Anna Henderson hosted a six o clock tea for the Kooking Klub honoring Kathryn Jeffrey and Mame Stewart, who plan to use club lessons in their own homes. A Sunset Park opening event was arranged at William Scofield's home with plans for lighting, decoration, and an upcoming brand opening next week.
The Isle of Dogs is a London peninsula jutting into the Thames across from Greenwich with large shipyards and docks. Its name stems from the king once keeping hounds there.
The article notes spinach cabbage kale and other greens cauliflower tomatoes and alfalfa as vitamin K sources along with cereals grasses and fish.
The wedding of Dorothy Lowash and Arlis Knauss occurred at Kahoo ka Missouri with ert Day of Brighton in attendance. A Red Cross auction rescheduled for Wednesday evening after the band concert to raise donations. Mr and Mrs Arthur and family traveled to Des Moines and Aberdeen for a short vacation. Ashmore visit by William Ashmore and family. Merrimac community marriage of Margarete Kientz and Delmar Crile noted.A fishing trip planned for Ely Minnesota by Bob Shannon Ken White Tom Stewart and Bob Hammer.
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