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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1947

Page

8

County Hospital at Thirty Five Years in the Community

The article notes patients are moved short distances for care near home and family physicians. It quotes a speaker affirming that a well-equipped hospital is a distinct asset to the community and can serve as a radiating center for local health.

Justin introduces a stylish new stationery line

A new line of stationery from Justin promises a fresh, elegant option for crafting letters. The collection highlights contemporary designs intended to elevate handwritten correspondence and reflect a modern taste.

Justin

Partly cloudy tonight with thundershowers tomorrow

A weather note reports partly cloudy skies tonight with thundershowers possible tomorrow. Temperatures remain largely steady with little change expected.

Hospital influence on local medical practice praised by Dr Boice

Dr Boice credits the hospital with elevating local medical standards through education of patients nurses and physicians. He notes anesthetists training and the shift from cure to prevention, citing Washington County hospital’s adaptation and Miss Esther M Squire as superintendent while highlighting Johnson’s restrained administrative outlook and election history.

Boice Bolce Washington County Hospital Times Esther M Squire First County Hospital

Ray Johnson Sets Tone as New State Comptroller

Friends of Ray F. Johnson say the recently appointed state comptroller, after a long political career, gets along with people in Des Moines. The report notes his willingness to work across factions and his early focus on public finance challenges.

Comptroller C. Fred Porter Johnson Flo Ray Johnson Des Moines Ray F. Johnson

Mormon Caravan Crosses Iowa Toward Salt Lake City

The Mormon pioneers caravan of 72 cars decorated with covered wagon tops travels through Keokuk Montrose Danielson Bloomfield and Mid Centerville en route to Salt Lake City. Crowds greet the group in a town of 600 founded 101 years ago. They rest at Mount Pisgah and plan stops at Red Oak and Council Bluffs before continuing west.

Gaptyny Crove Towa Sons of the Iowa Nauvoo Ill Keokuk Montrose Danielson Bloomfield Mt. Pisgah Union County Red Oak Council Bluffs

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