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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1934
Page
6
The Y W C A notes rising attendance and active use of the pool, with Miss Witzigman praised for her rain and planning. Volunteers seek more rug making rags for the exhibit chaired by Mrs. Harry Turner, while Friday use of the building is emphasized and women urged to visit.
Residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs John Titterington in Pekin visiting daughter Mrs W C Lins. Irvin and Donald Zimmerine at Will Den home. Wilma Pearson hospitalized in Washington county. 7 lb Dwight Allen born to Mr and Mrs Doyle Frame Letts. 4H club hosted by Marjorie Frame with plans for ice cream supper and farm bureau meeting next Wednesday.
J W Enslin led Chamber of Commerce at the Country Club discussing Curran Co production of 14,000,000 tally cards last year. They plan to revive Dutch Creek fair late August with Rev Carl W Klein presenting the matter. 4 H exhibit set for August 7 10 and many local notices follow.
Figures published show 14028 children of school age in the Wahington Independent sehect district, reflecting enrollment data and demographic detail captured in the latest release.
Calvin Coolidge Jr., sixteen, the President's son, dies at the White House after a tennis accident. The report notes a small injury led to his death. Also mentioned are Harvey Matthews taking a state manager role and Donald Wylie fracturing his arm in a bed accident with his sister Ruth.
In the Fourth of July rush the Journal notes the birth of Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Hull's third daughter weighing eleven and a half pounds at their home. The Hull family now has a new daughter and sister.
To Yellowstone Park Hoe Ott and Josephine Babcock left Sunday morning to begin their exploring jaunt of Yellowstone Park. They went by boat to St Paul.
Frank Brinton, the Graham Theatre manager, is planning to spend about $1,000 on renovating and improving the facility. The project aims to enhance seating, decor, and general audience experience.
Seth Thomas of Ft Dodge who was nominated for the supreme court at the recent primary election is noted as one of the outstanding lawyers of the state. He is forty one years of age.
Eighty year old incident reports a young Eureka farmer Chris Hornung being kicked by a horse and feared to be in serious condition.
A planned opening excursion to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota was sponsored by the E A Lewis Land Co. The attendees included Rev Roy Echlin J Kellogg Ed Page John Cunningham Sherm Crone and Farl A Lewis. Mary joined from here.
A new large arc light is set in the center of the city park directly above the fountain. It will provide better illumination than the four smaller lamps previously used.
Forty years ago Rich Burro-Sol Rich became the owner of Sam Foreman’s burro. The gentle animal is full of speed and reportedly never moved off a show walk. The item honors Mr. Sam Forman of Morlan Penn who lives there and who subscribed to the paper.
Dewey's young son was thrown from a cart by a frightened horse this morning and sustained a serious gash to the head though not life threatening.
Fire damaged several occupants on the south square. KR Fleming undertaking parlor was destroyed. J A Harwood suffered thefts of shoes in darkness. Chilcote and Cook lost paints and drugs by water. Nate Black’s room was gutted. Dr Crawfords dental parlor sustained water damage.
More than 200 guests gathered at the East Main Street home of Mr. and Mrs. George K Blair for a season rich in entertainment. Merc Norton and Harry Mount performed a duet while an orchestra provided music.
The huckleberry, with forty varieties in the United States, goes by many names including tangleberry whortle berry deerberry farkle berry and others. Found in arid soil it enlarges under acid treatment producing berries near cherry size. Heat and softness under weight keep huckleberries from reaching market quickly.
Post Civil War era paper notes the rise of woolen production in Washington county led by William J. Williams. It traces the Washington Woolen Mill at multiple sites, its partnership with John Shields, later ownership by John Graham and L. Jackson, then John M. Stricker, and eventual closure with the site repurposed as Tom McLean's machine shop.
Miss Lauretta Jean Lyon and Geo A Wilkerson, both of Par tf ield, were married in Washington on Thursday. The pen column conveys social commentary and a local wedding note amid humorous asides about everyday life.
Silas Tok of Crawforder'he underwent a major operation at the county hospital last Thursday.
Deaths reported include Helen Galloway of San Diego once a China missionary for thirty years, B H Harrison of Winfield aged sixty seven, J J Bailey a longtime Island worker, and Rev S K Coats longtime Christian minister and Civil War veteran who died at his son Walter’s home in Macomb Illinois.
Gideon Yoder died at her home in Wellman on Monday morning. The loss ends a long life and follows recent illness. Services will be announced by local authorities.
Mrs. CC Yoder 6 died at home Sunday night. maiden Palmer. Mrs. J C Swift aged KX died Tuesday night at daughter Mrs. Carlton Wilson’s home. Surviving are six daughters forty two grandchildren and forty five great grandchildren. A T Looney brother of Mrs. A Beenblossom died at his Knoxville Iowa home Tuesday night. he lived here thirty five years ago.
Mrs. Frank Porter, formerly Elizabeth Watson of Hele Montana, is visiting here.
A brief note observes men who carry bouquets as if they wield clubs, suggesting a playful comparison between ceremonial floral displays and sports equipment. The imagery contrasts gentility with aggression, hinting at social rituals and performance.
A curious reader asks if a child should wear a ball when his tees are unclear or damaged. The article discusses practical guidance on safety and appropriate gear for youth play.
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