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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1939

Page

3

Community remembers Mrs. Patterson and local events

The county notes the death of Mrs. L. S. Patterson and honors her long service in the J. P. K. D. and Eastern Star. The piece highlights Barbara Koons’ Pomona College honors, Clarice Meek’s California trip, 4-H rally day, D. A. R. meeting, and a cheerful children recital by Billie Bissell Hanson with praise for local clubs, fountains, and community activities.

The Eastern Star California Barbara Koons Edna Koons Frank Webb Los Angeles Billie Bissell Hanson Ferdinand the Bull Frances Miller Nancy Patterson

Hospital Roundup Reports Dismissals and Births

At the hospital Saturday Mrs Clyde Thompson and daughter JoAnne Kay were discharged for their Brighton home. Mr and Mrs Dale Crandall of Washington welcomed a daughter born at 6 10 p m weighing six pounds nine ounces. Mrs Clarence Benson underwent a major operation this morning. Loren Bush Wellman and Edward McCutchen Washington underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Lloyd Gasaway Brighton transferred to University hospital Iowa City this morning. Other dismissals included Mrs Myron Salladay and baby Jackie LeRoy and Mrs M I Weaver and Milo Dean.

Clyde Thompson JoAnne Kay Brighton Albert Simpson Loren Bush Wellman Edward McCutchen Washington Dale Crandall Clarence Benson LeRoy Richardson Sharlene Kay Myron Salladay Jackie LeRoy M. ID. Weaver Milo Dean Lloyd Gasaway University Hospital Iowa City Mary Vinke William KE. Finke Columbus Junction Burlington Town City Howard Freshwaters Gibson Keota Ralph Gibson Mary Reid Phil Mercer Nancy Chicago F. A. Barden Alice Cedar Rapids William Herbrechtsmeyer Billy Dickie Charles City Ruth Gibson Ft. Madison Dick Barden Ned Barden Bill Baden Ralph Gibson J Virginia Lee

Whoopee Day to Celebrate New Brighton Paving

The community of Brighton will hold a Whoopee Day on June 4 to mark the completion and opening of the new paving. Also noted are obituaries, birthday tributes, travel plans, teaching moves, a flower show, a gift to a Pittsburgh pastor, and a nearby hotel site discussion.

Brighton

Local hospital round of dismissals and admissions

Dismissals include Walter and Harry Dunphy of Muscatine Vernetta Trier of Keota Mrs Bessie Schlatter Wayland Paul George and Edward McCutchen. Kathleen Mae Crandall and baby born Kathleen Mae. Bernice Cole Riverside admitted for observation. Dorothy Baker Washington route 2 had appendectomy yesterday Merley Statler Washington had emergency operation. Harlan Graf Washington admitted for treatment. Dr F W Bastweed discharged this morning. Leota Brown tonsillectomy this morning. Kathleen Dunbar appendectomy this morning. Mrs Nick Tinnes Keota admitted yesterday afternoon for treatment.

Walter Harry Dunphy Muscatine Vernetta Trier Keota Bessie Schlatter Wayland Paul George Edward McCutchen Cate Crandall Kathleen Mae Bernice Cole Riverside Dorothy Baker Washington Merley Statler Samuel Murphy Ainsworth Harlan Graf F. W. Kbastweed Leota Brown Kathleen Dunbar Nick Tinnes

Deaths of the Week List Highlights Local Losses

Mrs. L S Patterson aged 764 died at County hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage on June 8. John S S Wilson, former County Recorder, died at his home in Kalamazoo Michigan on June 5 after a stroke. W Nebergall Joseph Whituah Nebergall aged 七 and a half died June 5 after long illness. his wife and two others noted.

Patterson Florence HK. Watson Patterson L. 8. Patterson John SS. Wilson Kalamazoo Mich W. Nebergall Joseph Whituah Nebergall

Proud Grandfather Celebrates Birth in Schenectady

Clyde and Mrs Clyde Schmoeller of Schenectady New York welcomed an eight pound boy born on June eighth 1919. Grandfather Charlie Schmoeller expresses pride at the arrival of the new family member.

Charlie Schmoeller Clyde Schmoeller Schenectady New York

Country Graduates Largest Rural Class Yet

A class of 151 boys and girls will graduate from county rural schools next Saturday. It is the largest rural school graduation yet recorded here.

Notable citations and obituaries from regional notices

Major John Steck of Washington cited by General Pershing for meritorious service. Other items list scholarships, hospital discharges, and multiple obituaries including Bettel Harvey and Marcus Kuhn. Additional notices mention Clara Worley Arlington, Mary Denison, Mary Vinke, and Ida Gasaway among local deaths and memorials.

Steck John Steck Washington John J. Pershing Washington National Guard H. Ff. Steck Etna Steck

Home of Perique Tobacco

Perique tobacco is grown only in James Parish Louisiana.

Perique Tobacco Perique James Parish

News Review of Week and Local Happenings

The D A R elected officers led by Regent Mrs J A Harwood and Vice Regent Mrs N C Corbin. A piano recital featured Dorothy Latchem's pupils at the Academy chapel. Residents urged paving on South Iowa Ave toward Clifford Thorne corner. Kalona Methodist church was dedicated. Lillian Crone joined Dr E T Wickham’s office. Edward Cox Raguet, son of Conde and wife, graduated from Annapolis. Marriage of Helen Elder and Albert Peterson announced with plans to travel and build a home. A spoiled beef incident amused neighbors as McKinley embalmed beef joke circulated. Will Heat and new furnace planned for local offices. Edith Van Sickle to wed Ed Corbett June 22. Washington housing improves as flower shows draw 300 visitors with Etna Dawson ill. Odd Fellows elected leaders. local notices mention stints of travel, graduations, and vacations among townsfolk.

Review of the Week’s News Highlights and Local Notes

A broad weekly wrap reports Darlene Custer’s injury after being struck by a car with driver Goliah Miller aiding the child. It notes local politics on Armory site selection, progress on underpass and new schools, and various social and civic events. It lists baptisms, marriages, graduations, reunions, and community arrivals with named residents and nearby towns, plus routine business openings and a few accidents and warnings.

Darlene Custer Goliah Miller

Hopkins Marries Ella Beenblossom in June ceremony

The wedding of Albert Hopkins and Ella Beenblossom was solemnized June 4 by Rev. A. B. Smith. Ella is sister of Billy Beenblossom and Albert is son of Tom Hopkins caretaker of the Milwaukee depot grounds.

Hopkins Albert Hopkins Ella Beenblossom Smith Billy Beenblossom Tom Hopkins Milwaukee

Cutting Trees Around Home Prompts Landmark Change

A. H. Wallace reports maples near their home are being cut down not for fruit but to make way for new hard maples, removing old landmarks after four decades.

A. H. Wallace

Uncle Eben's concept of Luck as amanageable force

Uncle Eben explains that luck is like a boss that can be controlled if you can manage it. He warns not to let luck run away with you and emphasizes personal responsibility in games of chance.

Isabelle Combs G. W. Hay Bergie Larson Northville Mich Detroit Washington Uncle Eben

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