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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1938

Page

3

Griswold Shops Field Fragrant Delights In Pasadena

A reader recalls visits to the Griswold shops near Pomona and Claremont, praising fresh preserves and candied fruits. Mr Griswold, a courteous proprietor, notes seasonal bargains while staffers help travelers and a Southern Pacific agent adds friendly service during a trip.

Pasadena Claremont Pomona Griswold S Michigan California Tay Griswold Carlsbad Lisle Parcel Post Southern Pacific Billy” Walton Caddie and Lisle

Fire Destroys White Lumber Yard. $25,000 Loss Reported

A June 9 fire at the White Lumber Yard on North Iowa Ave destroyed the yard and building owned by Lawrence E. Wilson C. J. Karel and Nick Roth. Two trucks a new concrete mixer and other items burned. Heat hindered firefighting and losses were estimated at $25 000.

Iowa Ave Lawrence E. Wilson C. J. Karel Nick Roth

Local notes highlight garden lettuce and regional ties

L E Nagley shows 9 by 10 inch lettuce as Mrs Ethel Kerr oversees the garden lettuce department. Oregon governor candidate Arthur Sprague and wife traveled toward Oberlin for their son’s honors, while Dr W F E Anderson marks long local medical service. Vaccination lessons for hogs, soil conservation talks, and G A R delegate news blend with graduations and marriage plans for Glen Matucha and Madaleen Dewis.

Charlies A. Sprague Washington Arthur” Sprague Columbus Junction Oregon Salem Statesman Oberlin Ohio Wallace

Review of the Tig Week's News Highlights

Weekly Washington digest notes prize winners at the flower show, visits from the Zaring family, and community events. It records WPA project mentions, long-time physicians, playground preparations, divorces, marriages, house moves, guest visits, and local obituaries with numerous names and places across Iowa.

Lease Graham George Bick Ford and H B Holmes Lease Graham Opera House

Patterson weds Hazel Lenore Turner in Des Moines on June 8 with Rev L D Young of Lincoln reading the service. The brief marriage notice confirms Chester Patterson and Hazel Lenore Turner tied their vows at the ceremony.

Graham George Bickford H. 8 S. Holmes Graham Opera House

Brother wheels hurt foot boy on wagon for care

Jerome Kelly stepped on a rake and hurt his foot last week. His smaller brother ferried him about in a wagon with the injured foot propped on a pillow.

Jerome Kelly

St James School Holds Commencement Exercises

The St James school graduation was held June 15 with local dignitaries present. Lloyd Lytle recalled being an air pioneer and part of a local firm that purchased an early airplane, marking Muscatine’s aviation beginnings.

Democrat St. James School Muscatine Lloyd Lytle

Lockjaw Strikes Family Mage in 1984 Memoir Fate

A historic note recalls Tom Keeley’s family mage suffering from lockjaw forty years ago, highlighting the eerie illness affecting local lore. The brief item preserves the event with terse context and period voice.

Lock Jaw Tom Keeley

Re-elected Academy Teachers Named in Satisfaction Review

Re-electees include Miss Lulu Kerr Miss Cora Smiley and Clifford Thorne praised for good service at the Academy and granted reelection ensuring continuous teaching.

Lulu Kerr Cora Smiley Clifford Thorne

Namesake Grover Neis Wanger Shines Musician Start

Local figure Grover Neis Wanger earns note as a budding guitarist six months into practice. He plays in a Spanish troubadour style and shows considerable talent.

Cleveland Grover Cleveland Grover Neiswanger

Academy Reunion Banquet At First Presbyterian Church

An academy alumni reunion and banquet gathered Friday evening at First Presbyterian Church. The program opened to the public and featured numerous speakers led by Anna Fisher of the Class of 1926 who delivered the toast Just twenty one.

Academy First Presbyterian Church Anna Fisher

Hospital Dismissals and Births Noted Over Weekend

Dismissals and admissions reported from multiple towns. Bonnie Bates and Walter Longer left the hospital, Gene and Hilton Coon welcomed sons, and Audrey James plus Mary Kelly among others were admitted or underwent procedures such as appendectomies and tonsillectomies.

Dismissals and Admissions Reported for Local Residents

Wednesday reports show Mrs. Mary Kelly and Carole Cupp of Wellman along with Mrs. Lawrence Wilson of Ainsworth dismissed yesterday. Mrs. Cinda Chilcote admitted yesterday afternoon. Mrs. William Crayne and her baby son were dismissed this morning. Mariam Rinner of Mount Pleasant page text continues.

Mary Kelly Carole Cupp Wellman Lawrence Wilson Ainsworth Cinda Chilcote William Crayne Mariam Rinner Mount Pleas

Local hospital updates and births in regional towns

Lorraine Michum Kalona underwent an appendectomy this morning and was dismissed yesterday evening. Hattie Laubaugh Washington admitted yesterday afternoon. Harold Webr Haskins had an appendectomy last night. Allison Maas Washington had a major operation this morning. Wenona Anderson Wellman admitted yesterday afternoon. Duane Richardson Washington admitted yesterday afternoon for observation. Gayle Cupp dismissed yesterday for her home in Keota. Harold Jarvis Washington and his wife welcomed a son at 2 45 this morning weighing eight pounds. Noah Wieland and baby Geneva Nadine were dismissed yesterday afternoon for Riverside home.

Gayle Cupp Wellman Mary Kelly Lorin’ Ruegsegeer Parnell Gene Gorham Washington Walter Longer Donald Statler Larry Lee Keota Helen Marie Jones Columbus Junction Audrey James J. L. McJunkin Hilton Coon J. A. Koehler Washington Marion Rinner Mount Pleasant Mabel Reber Ant Lorraine Michum Kalona Hattie Laubaugh Harold Webr Haskins Allison Maas Wenona Anderson Duane Richardson Harold Jarvis Noah Wieland Geneva Nadine Riverside

Deaths of the Week Et ta Conner 65

Etta Conner born Henriet ta Helen Conner daughter of Samuel and Nancy Savage Conner died June ith at age sixty five. Known to friends as Et ta. Funeral and obituary details not provided.

Etta Conner Henrietta Helen Conner Etta Samuel and Nancy Riddle Savage Conner

Obituary notes from multiple regional deaths

Mrs Eva Palmer widow of Tyndale Palmer aged 78 died at her home in Chula Vista California. Sylvia Furman Ferguson Wellman aged 24 died at University hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday. J A Koehler Well-known Washington man aged 73 died at the county hospital on Tuesday after a week’s illness. Rodney Meyer seven months old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Meyer of Wayland died at the county hospital in Mt Pleasant on Wednesday night. Mrs Harvey Lewis former resident 76 died at Oaklsbad New Mexico June 18. She was sister in law of C and J W Lewis.

Eva Palmer Tyndale Palmer Chula Vista Calif Sylvia Furman Ferguson Wellman University Hospital Iowa City J. A. Koehler Washington North Marion Ave Rodney Meyer Harold Meyer Wayland Mt. Pleasant

Local Social News and Community Updates

Mr and Mrs Rolland Troth of Montezuma visited at the Albert Oreutt home with family. Carrmeat market slaughter house west of town burned partially on Tuesday. Rust College jubilee singers performed at the Methodist church despite rain. Rotarians and Y's Men held their annual dinner last Monday. Rainfall last two weeks total 4.24 inches. The Birth of a Baby will run four days at Fox theatre starting Sunday. New residents Mr and Mrs Ross Ely and children Dolores and David arrived from Carroll Iowa. Frank Frazier injured in auto accident near Mt Pleasant recovering. Mrs Tyndale Palmer died in Chula Vista after a long illness.

Frank Frazier Mabel Gray Esta Clark Mr. Frazier Mt. Pleasant Mrs. Gray Mrs. Clark Wisie Long O. K Tommy Gray

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