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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1943
Page
3
Mary Porter McGinnis of Clinton Wisconsin visits the Brigades scene to care for ill father and rest. The note describes Keota Iowa visits to the Flynn farm, local exchanges, and social calls, with updates on neighbors, war service, and wedding news from China.
News brief from Washington notes Billy Cox son of J W Cox performing in Iowa City in a local art class program using colored chalk illustrations. Also items cover a Crawfordsville fire, Cedar Falls medical service, West Point appointment for Robert Griffin, a city rock crusher purchase, and local society notes among school and military community events.
The old Academy ground has been secured for gospel tent meetings with Rev. Charles Winters of Riverside to preach. Agnes Swift a World War I nurse and longtime Washington resident dies July 14 1928 after months of illness. Full military honors are paid. Mrs S R Dewey sings her own composition Gods Own Garden at the Presbyterian church. Washington travelers head to Osakis Minnesota for vacation with Dr and Mrs Henry Hull and others in the group.
Mrs. Laura Maxwell and W T Smith of Marshalltown wed July 11 at the Wilson home in a simple ceremony attended by relatives and friends. They plan to reside in Marshalltown. T W Barscyldt, uncle of Mrs M W Bailey, died July 16 in Pasadena at seventy five. he helped build the Narrow Gauge railroad and led the road before its Burlington era. Margaret Jane Corrette to wed Charles Archibald Owen July 31 at the Corrette home. the couple will reside after December 1 at the American Mission in Assuit Egypt.
Washington Democrat notes Mills Taylor will enroll at Monmouth College this fall and predicts he may become a U P preacher. The writer compliments Mills as a fine and worthy student suitable for any undertaking.
The Chautauqua shows strong turnout with 4000 attendees on Sam Jones day. Campers arrive and more are expected as events include art lectures history classes domestic science and Bible hours along with talks by Rev Ross and others. Local notices report service in the park and community updates from military personnel and residents.
A crowded roundup from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas notes travels and furloughs of soldiers and relatives, arrivals of visitors from Washington DC and Oregon, personnel changes at offices, and community updates. Notable items include Sgt J T Stewart's furlough to Drew Field, Elizabeth Fisher's visit from DC, new clerical hires in Davenport, and local family announcements. The week closes with rainfall data and a preview of Rev Milo Phillips's park sermon.
A marriage license was issued today to Pearl Irene Elder and John W. Lewis. They will wed next Tuesday at the C. Co. Lewis home near Nira. Five store fronts on the east side of the Square are to be redone, owned by J. Albert Williams J. Cunningham Sol Rich T. Keeley and L. D. Robinson.
William Joseph Cline, 57, died at Washington county hospital after a yearlong illness. Son of Fred Semler of Wellman, he was reported missing in action since November 14, 1942, in the Coral Sea battle in the South Pacific as a gunner with a bombing squadron.
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