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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1941
Page
4
In a June 7 1941 bible thought the piece reflects on Washington County hospital’s value born from skepticism. It argues the county built the first U S county hospital, facing doubts about cost and feasibility but proving its usefulness and community cornerstone. It warns of a future without the hospital and urges defense of its rights.
The Washington County hospital formed and the community quickly grew hospital minded. Residents who once feared hospital visits found an efficient institution focused on making sick people well.
At first many rooms stood vacant but soon reports said the place reached full capacity at times. The frequency of such reports has grown so much they are now treated as the normal status.
Washington County Hospital faces overflow with several patients in hallways due to full rooms. A proposed new south wing would ease lab and x ray bottlenecks and add an isolated floor for mothers and babies. In 1931 eighteen infant deaths fell to four in 1940, reflecting the hospital’s influence on saving babies.
Estimates state 48000 dollars are needed to add the hospital wing and will raise the tax levy by half a mill, repaid in five or six years. The piece argues that valuing hospital care in dollars misses the human worth of a child and the relief from illness, asserting a half mill levy feels meaningless in emergencies.
A patient’s perspective praises Washington County Hospital and urges voters to approve next Tuesday’s proposal. The speaker frames the measure as an investment, not a tax increase, reflecting strong support for continued hospital funding.
Action packed film at Tex Theatre Sun through Tuesday stars Joan Bennett Louis Hayward and George Sanders as a young Count of Monte Cristo. Plot centers on Zona, a duchess held by a ruthless dictator in 19th century Lichtenburg, as the Count plots with enemies to free her and overthrow the regime.
Mr and Mrs Paul H Kannow of Kearney Nebraska visit with Mr and Mrs Frank Crone old bank colleagues. Kannow shot 87 for two over par while Crone was surprised by his friend s play. Also notes Phil Antonoff eagle on hole nine and a string of humorous vignettes and quotations from Will Rogers and others.
A patron questions the sandwich freshness while the waitress affirms it is wrapped in transparent airtight paper. The dialogue contrasts being labeled reliable with the value of true reliability as a badge of honor.
Notes from the 7s M C A week describe a Memorial eve dining at the Hotel in South Amana with Mr and Mrs K C Moore and Patty of Chicago as guests. A Ysmen steak fry and play night at the Y followed regular meetings. Merle Booth led a Memorial day program while swimming classes progress with lifeguard Howard Little on duty. Rotary club met for noon in the country and ministers planned summer park services. USO committee met with Glenn Mace as county chairman leading activities.
A bathing suit crafted from diamonds rubies emeralds platinum and other precious stones is valued at $250000 according to reports. The garment draws attention for its lavish design and extravagant price tag.
The Y's Men's club held a busy Tuesday evening meeting planning the summer play ground program. The Y served as overflow for Bidwell funeral services with a public address system. West Chester boys in the vacation Bible school visited the Y pool as local churches plan two weeks of pool use for Bible schools. Red Little visited Des Moines for his sisters graduation. Bob Marble works part time at the Y desk this summer and has been in the program for years. His father used to bring him to the pool before he could touch bottom. he is active in Hi Y.
LeRoy Pratt stands out as a key Y M C A photographer and member of the membership committee. He supports Y program promotion and movie projects used to recruit friends, with his father C A Pratt and uncle Ralph Pratt also active in making the Y available to local boys.
A note from The Y in Washington expresses appreciation for Le Roy Pratt and his work with the movement. The statement highlights gratitude for Pratt’s ongoing contributions and support.
Shiloh residents report visits from Rock Island and Moline. Jean Sigafoose joined family for a reunion at Sunset Park in Washington. The Schoonovers and Roland Armstrong traveled to Chandlerville for the high school commencement where Garfield Armstrong was a graduate.
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