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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1942

Page

3

Washington woman hosts guests amid uproarious home clean up

A Washington woman invited a small group to play ecards with a guest and hired a workman who upheaved the room. She returned to find the house in disarray, joking that a windstorm struck, while the craftsman calmed her with professional indifference.

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Hospital Roundup Dismissals And Births Reported

Dismissals and admissions include Mrs Bernard Stanley and son Robert Evan of Crawfordsville, Charles Greiner Jr and Harold Reiss with injuries, Major operation for Mrs Lee Baird of Ainsworth, and births such as Norval Derby and Mrs Russell Jones families. A chaotic bathroom furniture anecdote closes the item.

Bernard Stanley Robert Evan Crawfordsville Charles Greiner, Jr R. 4 Harold Reiss Columbus Junction Delbert Holmes Ainsworth Lee Baird Clara Faulkner James O'Brian Claude Miller Jerald Keota Robert Martin Thomas John Moline Norval Derby Richland Mary Grace Heisdorffer Maria Caldwell Washington James McMullen War

Washington notes of 1912 and travels

Local items recount Elsie Glassburner returning from Europe after a Miss Washington title, school records showing 1350 students with 680 boys and 676 girls, and updates on residents including Hilkea Jacobs, Miss Bernice Nash taking a music post, and Bob Armstrong visiting from Washington. Other notes cover rainfall, a quilt display, a hospital dedication in 1912, and weather related incidents.

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Washington County notes and community updates from Iowa

Monday to Tuesday travel for Dave Bilder ends with awaiting army orders. Burlington visitors include Mrs G A Chilgren and Miss Lelia Moore staying with Mrs M W Bailey. Caning sugar applications resume and Washington County supplied 170 tons of rubber in the campaign. Nelle Wallace and Edsall Brown wed in the Presbyterian church. Dusenbery family losses and travel reports mix with local staff and dairy growth. Riegele rationing cards received. 97 degree heat followed by rain. Navy medical center training for Lt. Clyde L Boice and honors for Maj William Boice in Iceland.

Clyde L. Boice M.D Washington, D.C United States Navy New Navy Medical Center Bethseda William Boice Iceland Boice Wingacate

Week's News Review Highlights Desertion and Local Happenings

Clarence Farrier, who fled Camp Wolters with three prisoners, was arrested by Sheriff Putnam and Deputy Kiesey. The week features a new city hall defense office led by Joan Keifer, war bond sales by Journal carriers, changes in weather observers, NYA students in welding and auto mechanics, military transfers, local weddings, and community events including a concert in the park and Rotarian gatherings.

Clarence Farrier Camp Wolters Mineral Wells Texas H. M., Putnam Walt Kiesey Joan Keifer Norton Louis Baird

Desolate House After Reception

A stark image captures a house left empty and quiet following a reception. The scene emphasizes solitude and abandonment with no visible guests or activity, highlighting the contrast between celebration and emptiness.

Untitled fragment hints at a chaotic day turning funny

A fragment suggests a day filled with mishaps that eventually becomes enjoyable as events unfold in an unconventional, humorous arc.

Washington county hospital marks anniversary with patients and guests

Twenty years ago the Washington county hospital celebrated its dedication date July 15. An average of 425 patients per year have been treated. Current patients include Mrs. J Reid McCrory and several other mothers and babies, with 150 people attending the anniversary. J B Crail led the event. Aesthetic dancing lessons begin at the Armory for a group of pronounced young girls led by Wanda Neiswanger. Also noted is a north Iowa avenue elevator fire on July 14 causing about 18000 dollars in losses. Mr and Mrs S Rothschild plan to move to Iowa City after selling their house and goods and keeping a local store.

Washington County Hospital A. S. Smith Smith W. P. Gardner Wellman M. W. Bailey John Alex Young J. Reid McCrory Anna Horak Irene James John Bidwell Columbus Junction John Park Dell Walker Nina Hughes Donald McLauglin Vera Sechantz Hughes J. B. Crail The Washington Elevator Co Iowa Avenue W. A. Whiting J. M. Godfrey W. S. Eldridge David McLaughlin C. W. McLaughlin Mrs. S. Rothschild Iowa City Mr. Rothschild

Campfire Girls Return From Weeklong Eicher Shack Camp

The Campfire Girls Corinne Rothschild Jeannette Smith Mildred and Frances Stewart Harriet Keck Marie Bidwell Ophelia Miller Bessie Bovee Elizabeth Bell and Cora Teeter returned from a weeklong camp at the Eicher shack with Mrs A R Miller Barbara Rothschild and Mrs I Rothschild Jeannette joining in most of the time.

Corinne Rothschild Jeannette Smith Mildred Frances Stewart Harriet Keck Marie Bidwell Ophelia Miller Bessie Bovee Elizabeth Bell Cora Teeter Eicher Shack A. R. Miller Barbara I. Rothschild Jeannette

Bonnickson Farm Receives Rent Refunded as Acts of Charity

Lafe Stout, owner of the Bonnickson farm, returned $1000 rent notes to the renter claiming no rent was owed for a total loss. He described the act as Christian and generous.

Lafe Stout Bonnickson Mr. Stout

Krank Skyball Tragedy Near Ainsworth Fatal Lightning Strike

Ainsworth area reports a fatal lightning strike near Krank Skyball leaving one person dead. Emergency responders confirmed the death at the scene and investigators began operations to determine the cause.

Ainsworth

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