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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1941

Page

3

Wedding in Methodist church noted for Wilma Kurtz

The informal wedding of Wilma Kurtz, daughter of Mrs. Frank Kurtz and Charles Biklen of Wapello, was held in the local Methodist church. Wilma, a Rockwood store clerk, wore sea foam blue and plans a happy home. The piece mixes social notes with local reminiscences and community reflections.

Wilma, Kurtz Frank Kurtz Charles Biklen Wapello Wilma Kurtz First Methodist Michigan Vera V. Stutsman EB. E. Stutsman Courtney P. Kline Waterloo

Letter From Shanghai Amid War Turmoil and Shortages

Lloyd F McCall describes Shanghai in March 1941 facing murder and shop looting, bank killings, rising food and coal prices, and looming power shortages. He notes American and other ships withdrawn, coal stock dwindling, and the danger of further upheaval as he and others cope with famine and chaos.

Lucienne Shanghai China India Africa U.S International Settlement Honkong Empress Australia Asia Japan Pacific President Lines Lloyd F. McCall U. S Lloyd P. S

Passing Years in Washington Big Banquet and Local Happenings

The 10 years ago column recalls the seventh annual Crawfordsville High School Alumni banquet with a clever toasts program. A Fortnightly Club flower show features 14 iris entries, 14 peonies, 22 in arrangements, 21 roses, and 26 perennials and shrubs. Irene De Long begins work with S. B. Weedon Publishing Co in Cleveland after a Indianapolis trip. Judith Reid leaves for Los Angeles to attend a National Education Assn meeting as Keokuk school delegate. Mrs Adam Mayer injures hand in wringer with no bone break. Joan Keeley graduates from Swanston Junior High and is named pageant queen. The Clemens-Hebner auto party enjoys California trip. The Methodist Ladies Aid presents Louisiana pantomime benefiting a church project, with Milan Shields Orchestra.

Crawfordsville High School Association Garden Dep’t Fortnightly Club

New Boy Casey Joins Town Family

New resident Martin Ernest Casey arrives with a hearty welcome. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Martin Casey and described as a robust young lad. Wishes of good luck are offered to the Casey family.

Martin Ernest Casey Martin Casey

Lake Forest Academy Graduate Plans Homeward Return

Lyle Nicola, a graduate at Lake Forest Academy, completes studies today and intends to return home late in the week. The ceremony and farewell events mark the close of his academic chapter.

Lyle Nicola Lake Forest Academy

Rural Phones Plan Four Farmer Lines to Washington

Rural Phones Robinson and Wilson announce plans to build four farmer telephone lines from Washington this summer. The project will put about 80 farmers in direct communication with Washington officials and agencies.

Robinson Wilson Washington

Milwaukee Road gets rail line upgrade announced

Railroad-Washington routes connect as construction begins immediately. Local notes report vacations, parties, hotel activity, staff changes, and community events including alumni banquet plans and summer schooling for Washington High School students.

Washington Milwaukee Road

Fine Girl Carol Jean Born to West Chester Couple

20 years ago Mr and Mrs Herman Luers of West Chester welcomed a daughter named Carol Jean at the county hospital. Other brief notes include local society items and upcoming events such as a wedding and civic notices.

Carol Jean Herman Luers West Chester County Hospital

Review of the Week in County News and Events

Reports span a wide mix from the Iowa Quiz Derby entries at the state fair to car accidents on West Madison Street. Oak Park area notes include weddings, military burials, school teacher hires, Boys State attendees, civic society meetings, and a flower show with 200 entries in Kalona.

Iowa Madison Street Joe Lang Alva A. Heisdorfer Richland Lang Ann Hiesdorfer Kalona

Hospital Report: Surgeries and Births in Local Towns

Norbert Becker of Keota underwent surgery for acute appendicitis. Several patients were admitted for procedures including tonsillectomies and appendectomies. Parental births include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Orrie Kephart and daughters for Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lance and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Coover, with multiple residents listed from Washington, Kalona, Wayland, Keota, and West Chester.

Deaths of the Week: Local Farmer and Veterans Die

Ralph Lee Livingston 66, a well known farmer from a mile north of town, died at University hospital Iowa City after eight weeks as a throat operation failed. he had been improving before. Also noted is a 30 year old Columbus Junction resident who died in a Rock Island hospital on June 9 after nine weeks of illness. Ralph Nelson, a World War II veteran aged 55, died at the Veterans hospital near Chicago from a stomach ailment after a period as patient there.

Appanoose County Walnut Iowa M. Coverdell Low Mains Hotel Grand Dora Stewart Maude Hott Harvey Young Panora Shanghai Count Verde U. S Ralph Lee Livingston University Hospital Iowa City Columbus Junction Rock Island Ralph Nelson Veterans Hospital Chicago

Lecture Program on Temperance for Kentucky Natives

If we were a native of Kentucky we would join the lecture program and speak on temperance, sharing views and guidance with fellow residents.

Kentucky

Local hospital notes and births reported

An assortment of hospital admissions and discharges from Washington area include Harold Ahrens having a tonsillectomy this morning, Mrs. George Stewart admitted as medical patient, and several dismissals such as Mrs. Orrie Kephart and infant son, Mrs. W. F. Beaman, Friday Reta Ruth Ahrens, Gloria Navadley, Allard Navadley, Mable Swartzendruber, Elmer Keith and daughter Julie Marie, Thelma Flynn, and a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Robert Kron weighing seven pounds twelve ounces born yesterday afternoon at 1 10.

Norbert Becker Keota Juanita Weidner South Second Thelma Flynn Washington Mabel Swartzendruber Kalona Orrie Kephart William Henkle Washington, Route 2 Harold Romine Wellman Dolsa Jean Boileau South Eighth Street Robert Truax North Avenue D William Penner Wayland Will Harwood Joan Delsa Boileau Donald Cleveland Dale Lance Route 4 Carol Jane Kenneth Coover Columbus City Jerrolyn Rose W. F. Beaman North Sixth Norma Jean Dillon Harold Ahrens Route 3 George Stewart Reta Ruth Ahrens Gloria Allard Navadley Mable Swartzendruber Elmer Keith Julie Marie Robert Kron

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