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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1939
Page
3
The column describes the Washington county centennial fair with period costumes, displays of old items from the Lemmon pharmacy area, and the Tog cabin exhibit. It recalls local leaders and residents, notes excitement about the parade gear, and highlights community spirit and preparations for the event.
Hospital activity in Keota Winfield Ainsworth and nearby towns shows multiple discharges including Mrs G B Montgomery and baby son Mrs Edward Jilmore and daughter Patricia Dale Mrs Lucille Reister Bales and others. Admissions include George Brock Frank Libe A D Cain and Ivan Rhodes. Tonsillectomies reported for Jeanne Campbell Janice Kennedy and others in Washington and Wellman.
Drowns in English river near Kalona Walter Yoder, nineteen, drowned on Sunday afternoon. The County Red Cross sent twenty five bedside bags for soldiers at Ft Bayard NM. James Casey of Washington won first honors at Camp Wapsie Y. William Palmer injured falling 75 feet. Melba McAvoy won preliminary acrobatic dancing at Burling ton. Thursday hottest day 91 degrees. Chautauqua plans for 26th annual event in Townsley Park. Crone grocery becomes Crone and Sons with new meat department. Homer Bruton’s barn burned July 24th. one worker saved a 12 pound catfish. Winfield Beacon reports excitement over a merry go round. Carrie Nation to be featured at 1904 Chautauqua. Boyd Berdo drove to Des Moines and back. Ed Harmeier to open law office over Harvey and Warfels.
List of medical procedures including tonsillectomies and appendectomies performed this morning and yesterday. Births include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller of Washington at 8 10 weighing eight pounds seven and a half ounces. Several patients from Wellman Kalona Washington and surrounding towns were admitted discharged or dismissed today.
A column lists multiple local deaths: Calvin Leenblossom an 80 year old farmer died at his son Howard Beenblossom’s home after a long illness in North Oregon. Mrs Mary Hamilton 89 longtime Brighton resident died at home. 19 year old Lester Holliday drowned in the Skunk River near Brighton while picnicking with relatives. David Trewin a Brighton native born in 1860 died Saturday evening. Mrs Nora Boothroyd sister in law of J Martin White died suddenly at Humbolt Iowa. Mrs Josephine Wall lifelong Columbus Junction resident died aged 73. Mrs Michael Meyer oldest Keota resident died at home. maiden name listed as part of Keota obituary details.
Des Moines outfit La Farge Co buys Washington Rendering Works and plans a local branch. Boxing star Bob Armstrong returns home, recalling early days and a past rivalry with John McCartney. A barn fire at Palmer Babcock farm destroys hay oats and equipment. insurance partly covers loss. Benton Dicken named inspector of telegraph for Rock Island second district. Housekeeping and vacations with Maurine and Charles noted. town enjoys fine times.
A ninety five year old man, described as a son of the Revolution, balanced on a twelve inch plank while shingles were laid. His father, a Revolutionary soldier, and A H as the youngest of eleven children. The piece notes family moves and a relocation to rooms above the Webineto County Savings Bank for work proximity. Charley W' ter idling at the creek is mentioned.
Connelly, 4. VT. Miller James T. Miller, 74 Rubio, died at daughter Eda Waggoner s home on Tuesday July 25. Frank Libe, 51, died at Warrington County hospital on Tuesday. He leaves one son Maurice, father William and brother Karl in Washington. Garry Mrapp, 67, resident of Columbus Junction, died Monday after a life spent in the junction.
The Rock Island workmen report a successful test of a new reservoir west of town with a 10 000 gallon per hour capacity and a 16 foot diameter well to 35 feet depth. Washington plans a new park west of town funded by 500 members paying 1 yearly, on land inclosing the old Law property and other tracts. The park spans about 12 acres, previously used by Maxwelton Golf Club, bounded by Jas Work's residence to Sigourney road and West Main street, Mahlon Smith property to the west.
Washington Iowa items from Dec 1 to Aug 18 announcements and small notices. Cars licensed ramped up to 375, Cole Bros circus scheduled for cavalry field. Fragments cover arrests travels, birthdays, weddings, farm loans, hospital posts, and local society events. Prominent names include George Whetstine, Frank Pringle, Kenneth Palmer, Warden apartments, and Frank Libe obituaries.
Ed Griffith arrives home Saturday afternoon after three years teaching at the University of Athens Greece. He plans several weeks visiting relatives before resuming life back home.
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