Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1943

Page

3

Remembering Dave Hicher and community ties in Springdale

The death of Dave Hicher at 72 in Springdale Arkansas draws sorrow among old timers. He was known for fruit growing expertise taught to others and his work with the Frisco railroad. Funeral attendees included Noah Haight and Frank Haights from Winfield and his brother Edward C Biche in Washington DC.

Dave Hicher Springdale Arkansas Noble Lehicher Church Ben Bicher Dave Wicher Millie Haight Winfield Dawson Frisco Railroad Dave Noah Frank Haights George Haight John Des Moines Edward C. Biche Washington, D. C Pulaski Iowa

Washington history prizes awarded to two students

D A R history prizes went to Mary Elizabeth Acheson of seventh grade and Bertha Mae Reinert of eighth grade. An eighth grade tie included Doris Klepfer Lois Sartor and Bertha Mae Reinert.

Mary Elizabeth Acheson Bertha Mae Reinert Doris Klepfer Lois Sartor

Western School Honors Miss Villa McCullough with Silver Spoon

Forty years ago pupils presented a silver spoon to Miss Villa McCullough on the last day of school, signaling affection for a popular country teacher. The note also recalls other local items from town life and events.

Hospital Bulletin Reports Local Births and Discharges

At the hospital on Saturday Mrs. Joe McGraw of Washington R2 and Ellsworth Euwing of Washington R8 were discharged this morning. A son was born to Mrs. Eloise Huber of North English at 8 50 last evening weighing six pounds nine and a half ounces. Mrs. Flave Hagist of Keota and Mrs. Marie Berger of Washington were admitted as medical patients. Joe Schlatter of 102 South 7th was admitted as a surgical patient. Mrs. James Boyd of Ainsworth R1 underwent a minor operation this morning. James H. Baird of 308 South Iowa was transferred from University hospital Iowa City to the local hospital this morning. Mrs. Merle Leuzer of Brighton underwent a major operation this noon.

Joe McGraw Washington Ellsworth Euwing Eloise Huber North English Flave Hagist Keota Marie Berger Joe Schlatter South 7Th James Boyd Ainsworth R. 1 James H. Baird South Iowa University Hospital Iowa City Merle Leuzer Brighton Margaret McKinstry Lawrence Mally West Washington Janet Porter Fred Bauer West Chester Joseph Schlatter James Boyd, Jr William Kyle, Jr North 2Nd Ave Rodney James Letts Eugenia Dickinson East Jackson la Velle Bradford

Weekly News Review Highlights Local Happenings

McLellans store manager G A Haygreen returns from Chicago on vacation with Tassel of Davenport covering. Visitors from Louisville and Keota drop by. numerous hospital admissions and discharges noted in Washington and nearby towns. Community events include Memorial Day parade, sailors service, and band concert plans. many births, marriages, and civic notices conclude the week.

G. A. Haygreen McLellans Chicago Volte Vern Haygreen Mr. Tassel Davenport McLellan Stores Mr. Haygreens

Bizarre Commentary on Culture and Etiquette

A satirical piece comments on gender roles and social norms. It jokes about women studying physical culture, preachers in summer attire, anniversaries, and men seeking newspaper fame. It also critiques humorous preaching and the practicality of false teeth.

Boice Wagner Purchases Bakery in Wayland Move

Mr and Mrs Boice Wagner and their family relocate to Wayland as he takes ownership of a local bakery shop. The move marks a new chapter for the family and the community bakery.

Mr. Randall Muscatine Mrs. Randall Joe Lohberger Rock Island St. Mary’s Hospital Matilda Catherine Lohberger Bertha Paul Morris Charles Arthur Speer St. John's Mich Boice Wagner Wayland

Enroutek Home Word From Margaret Cowden Missionary

Margaret Cowden, a missionary in Persia, plans to return home this month after her posting.

Margaret Cowden Persia

Director Marks Road to Great White Way Return

Local director Ralph M. Smith marks a path back to the Great White Way guiding theater efforts and preparing a new season lineup.

Marks Road Ralph M. Smith The Great White Way Associ

Town Curiosities and Everyday Scenes

A woman insists she cannot get a photo that resembles her. A visiting farmer habitually pockets a bite to eat first. A woman trying on a hat always draws a crowd, showing the era’s small town bustle and social preoccupations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rachel Ray Riggs Herbert Ruth Beliel A. H. Beilel Mokine Lil Douglas W. Eastwood F. W. Eastwood Detroit Matt Ghents Kenry Eagle West Main Street Ella Wilson Fankie John Squire West Washington Street Chal Ford Iowa Ave Squire Folger Grace Anderson Boshart HK. P. Foss John Jarvis Brigade Monte Randall Bicenteco Dale Fuhr U. S Nita Corbin New Orleans Margaret Texas Grace Coughlin National Bank Aberdeen S. C KR. E. Dougherty Washweetah Ingalls O. K. Clapper Keely House H. © Hull John Lytie Hull Verne Pangborn Cedar Rapids Les Jones Petie Pratt John Lytle Jery Voorhis Charles Jerry Livingston Voorhis California S. W. Livingston Alice Stephens College Missouri Dave Elder McCall Florida Sunset Park Daughters of the American Revolution Jennette Kyle Washington County Frank Miller West Washington St Thursand Robert Noonan Woodlawn Cemetery J. E. Lemmon Sara Marie Davis R. C. Warfel Winga Cafe Winnie Geisler Ray Guest Frank Myra Shafer Ray J. B. Crail Jour Itl Karl Bevins Evanston, Il Reisters Helen Elder Mrs. Arthur Elder Orville Elder Union Daily Vacation Bible School Baptist Methodist Christian United Presbyterian American Legion A. E. Baldrige Ation Council Bluffs Wallace W. R. Jeffrey James Zeck Keokuk Mississippi Frank Brinton A. H. Guzeman Jefferson Street Savage Corner County Hospi Theald Harry Donald Bell Harry McCall Pelican Rapids Minn Lake Lida Lloyd Lytle Nineteenth Century Club M. W. Bailey William A. White A. R. Dewey Ab Anderson Margaret Doolittle W. M. Keeley A. R. Miller Josephine Babcock W. M. Terry Ophelia Miller Frances Stewart Eleanor Bailey Maurine McLaughlin Mahala van Sickle Vera van Sickle Earl Lewis Washington National Bank Jim Redd Columbus America Goode Hotel Clem Latchett Chi Carl Roberts Opera House Rose MacGugin Mrry Ottumwa Eddyville Eldon Squaw Club Squaw ‘Club Ira Sproull Robert Taylor Robin Eddie Louisville A. W. Clow Clow Taylor David Jones R. 2 John Carey James Dudley Lloyd Scrivner Gary Wayne Wellman Harold Cortum Delmar Yoder Donna Lee Ed Lukavsky Robert Lee Howard Schultz Ronald Eugene South Glendle Romine William Marshall Wiliam Cannon Wyman Edward Ward Kenneth West Main LaVelle Bradford Allen Bradford Josephine Puckett R. 4 Elliott McKinstry Warren Donaldson William Dale J. J. Keegan Hadley Edmondsorm North Jth Lawrence Malley E. F. Bauer Vincent Marek Lee Emry D. J. Wheelan Norrman, Okla J. H. Wheelan W. J. Masson Bob Ch. Sp William Masson Gowrie Jane Knapp Mercy Hospital Ernie Rouse James Olinger Fort Riley Kansas William McGinnis Fort Fonmouth New Jersey Mrs Wm. McGinnis Joan Siegle Harold Kauffman Earl May Store T.L. Brookhart Dr. A. 5. Smith Crooked Creek Jesse Jadda Rea Myrtle McCleary Africa Parsons College 50Th Volunteer Infantry Ray Simpson Dennis and Bobby Manchester Charles Wilson Albert Simpson E. D. Crossett Dick and Don Marion Chas. Hazen and W. D. Crossett John Owen Susan Great Lakes Boyd White Toledo Ohio Irene Lane O. R. Lane Tues Cedar Falls Riverside Don Ross Helen Pierce Solomon Minneapolis W. H. Sigafoose E. Ward Walnut Creek Hill Ward Ruth Foster County Home Henrietta Stewart Margery Logan Sheriff's Office Veryl Mitchell New Brunswick Ray Glider Ruth Marie Morrison St. Louis Mrs. E. D. Morrison, Sr Richard Stewart Patty Lynda J. D. Finney Finney Stanley Jones Sammy Judy Terre Haute Mr. Jones Marjorie Ahrens Logan Alkens Hickey Bros. General Office Central Park Nate Young Camp Bowie Harry Barker Marines South Pacific Gale Y. Miller Mary Ellen Brinkham Seattle Wash Emma Kay Smith R. L. Gibson al Brown Dale Gallagher DHS Moines Des Moines Register Charlotte Fleming Alfred E. Baldrige Rich County Europe Wanda Neiswanger Fred Neiswanger University of Illinois Wanda Saginaw, Mich Fresh Air Miss Mahling Agenta Day Nursery
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication