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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1947
Page
4
Washington residents have had water access since Saturday from the new well completed last October. Sept. P. J. Jordan of the city water plant tested the pump as the street flusher returned from Ottumwa to aid flood cleanup and provide drinking water.
Rex Severt of Wellman will serve as acting postmaster succeeding Haris MacGugin who died recently. A seven year rural carrier from the Wellman office he served two years in the navy and is a son of Ross Severt. his wife Petty is daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Jones.
The Washington county hospital observed its 35th anniversary on a Wednesday with 200 attendees at a Chamber of Commerce chicken dinner the night before. Esther W. Squire, superintendent, said the county financed the hospital’s first construction.
About 1,500 spectators watch Ed Jack Hamm win his second Washington county soapbox derby by a close final against Dean Goff. Hamm earns the right to represent the county at the Des Moines state meet on August 3. Hamm claims A bracket unbeaten while Goff does the same in B bracket. Sergeant B L Ferrell returns home from Tokyo yesterday.
The page records locals on leave and travel itineraries. A serviceman on terminal leave expects discharge in about 30 days after serving in General MacArthur's Tokyo HQ. Others recount lengthy trips to Boulder, Pike's Peak, Grand Canyon, California visits, and nieces in Ohio. Also notes long time bedfast 91-year-old Mrs Lord and teachers needed in several Washington rural townships. Major operation for Ray T. Palmer in Glendale, and a near miss with the Columbian wreck.
Shirley Conry was named president of the Washington County Rural Youth association being organized locally. Officers include Phyllis Galloway as vice president Rob Conry as secretary and Dale Johnston as treasurer. The update notes travel and visits of members and hospital stays for several locals.
Fred Van Auken 63 longtime Columbus Junction resident died Sunday at a Muscatine hospital. His son Glen Van Auken of Washington survives.
Mrs Ada Hollingsworth former resident of Washington dies July 12 at her brother attorney A W Gray's Pueblo Colorado home after over a year of illness. Sister Mrs Florashure cared for her in the Gray residence.
Lydia Ann Davis daughter of the late John S and Mary Davis died at the home of her nephew Everett Davis and Mrs Davis in Crawfordsville Wednesday afternoon. She had been bedfast eight months after a broken hip.
A Twentieth Century Fund report says the war forced 500,000 small concerns out of business. The study highlights how wartime losses hit small firms across the economy, reshaping employment and local markets.
Admittances include Mrs. Carl FE Jarard route four and Mrs. Irvin F Kraemer of Brighton. Discharges list multiple Brighton residents and others. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Milo Heisdorffer of Keota a daughter born at 8:50 last night.
Yesterday admissions include Clyde Clark and Lloyd Duensing with procedures. today Mrs. Logan Sellars in Richland. tonsillectomies for Wayne Lindley Lazelle Lindley Clarice Brumfield William Houvecal Sandra Jean Lay Al an Erbe. Dismissals yesterday include Mrs. Merle Booth and daughter Bonita Ann. today several patients from Richland West Chester Columbus Junction and route addresses.
Yesterday and today notices list several patients and actions. Mrs Clarence Randall 414 KE Second street underwent surgery this morning. John Zwicki Keota transferred to Iowa City hospital after an accident. Daryl Krantz route four medical discharge today. Mrs Tom Stirling route one surgery today. Merrie Ellen Zaring 1617 N Marion Woodrow Crone route three discharged. Mrs Dean Zans and Micheal Dean of Ainsworth. Mrs Eugene Chalupa and Larry Eugene 526 S Avenue C. Wayne Kendrick 211 E Second Street, a son born at 8 05 this morning.
Thursday admission lists Kenneth Ginkins with a left femur fracture. Parents Raymond Pine of Columbus Junction welcomed a daughter yesterday at 2 46 pm. Everett Burham and 609 N Fifth Ave had a son at 4 pm. Donald Southwick of Riverside welcomed a son at 3 33 am. Other names include Mrs William Perdock 918 E Main St Daniel and John Hazelette Ainsworth and Douglas Hotle 727 E Washington St. Today Mrs Donald Bell and son of Ainsworth Mrs Lester Schnoebelen and daughter of Riverside and Mrs R L Lytle 403 E Main St.
Mrs Roy Krone of Richmond California underwent an appendectomy. In Richland a William Parcell and Lloyd Duensing along route three are mentioned. Mr and Mrs Erwin L Miller of Riverside welcomed a son at 946 this morning.
Army engineers identified the five most feasible lines to the Pacific in the 1850s while charting the unknown west. Today streamliners traverse mountain terrain on routes laid out by those engineers with the fifth route used in sections by local rail lines.
Mary Ellen Lytle asks for serviceable equipment for playground classes. Ainsworth residents Carl Koehler and Lyle McCaleb aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington aiding in the search for Amelia Earhart. Washington county hospital marks its 25th anniversary with remarks by William Griffin and Dr. Hargood. Several locals mentioned in social notes including hotel plans, campers returning home, and a lively evening with the Merry Maids at Crooked Creek ending with ghost stories.
T L Brookhart defeated Li Wells in a season ending clash delayed by wet weather. The loving cup in Brookhart’s possession remains with Will Harwood. Rev F W Sutton resigns as pastor after two years at the Christian church. A Washington community Fair is planned with Lloyd Lytle as chairman. Clothiers from three districts meet here next month. Maurine McLaughlin undergoes successful county hospital operation after appendicitis.
A severe hail storm hit the county July 12 centering Cedar Jackson and Oregon townships. The Joe Wright and several others farms suffered heavy damage. Mrs S K Statler was hit by a train but her injuries are not serious. Carnival managers raise funds for Red Cross. Chautauqua promises strong program with speakers Prince Sarah Ghosh and Bishop Edwin Hughes. A petition opposes paving South Marion avenue. Burlington milk dealers raise price to 8.3 cents per quart.
Miss Ruth Latta plans a trip to Chicago with her uncle Tyndale Palmer en route to New York Washington D C and Jamestown. Dr and Mrs G W Hay attended the wedding of David Matchett and Miss Jennie Elizabeth Moore at Hanover. Frank Mecon questions Sherri Crone’s tale of a cow teaching a calf to swim.
Mrs Tom Berdo travels to Colorado for health with Boyd. A neighbor watches hens from neighbor’s lots to prevent laying there. Alex Loughridge trades The Washington House for John Goode’s hotel.
Fort Des Moines recipient Billy Brown receives a March 25, 194? letter from Anton Butz of Bestwig Germany. The note recounts war years 1929–1945, roles as student, telegraphist, interpreter, and German Labour Office worker, and describes wartime destruction and postwar hardships in Germany. It closes with a request for air-mail reply and stamps for a stamp collection.
When choosing a site for a new house consider view natural features such as slope streams and trees as well as prevailing winds. The yard should have good drainage and a beautiful view if possible.
Summer weight bread ideas highlight raisin nut bread with fruit fillings and cream cheese fillings for sandwiches. Recipes cover bread from scratch, fillings such as peanut butter and applesauce, cream cheese mixtures, and tomato tarts as luncheon snacks, plus a refreshing Egg and I Soda beverage recipe.
The article surveys evolving wall materials and designs, highlighting dry walls like asbestos board and gypsum plasterboard that mount to a skeleton frame. It notes lighter, dense hardboards, plywood with resin glue, and plastic impregnations offering heat and sound barriers, fire resistance, and decorative finishes.
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