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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1943

Page

3

Local residents share house move plans and society notes

Fannie Wilson says their West Second Street house near Hervey Bell is the Squire residence with two apartments, the Wilsons plan to live in the lower unit and have no move date. The column also notes Henrietta Marble Scott's wedding to Lt Lloyd Scott in New York, judge Dewey's retirement from golf, church work, and local social events from Washington to Des Moines with weddings, club meetings, and a D A R Flag Day program.

Fannie Wilson Fannie John Squire Max Marble Henrietta Marble Scott Lloyd Scott New York City Charleston S. C Fred Reid East Washington Street Wallace School Grounds South Iowa Avenue South Second Avenue Reid Jack Reid Little Rock Ark Iowa City

Quotations on daily life from a Washington Democrat

A compile of varied musings on aging labor, youth, appearance, dental care, consumer habits, smoking, and lawyers. The author contrasts inhouse routines with work readiness, notes on baseball attire versus skill, and comments on cigarette holders and legal representation.

Obituary notices spanning several local deaths this week

Multiple obituaries record the deaths of Mrs. John Acheson and Mrs. Jean Tate Acheson in Los Angeles after a heart illness. Other notices include a 58 year old Washington man, an 87 year old found dead at the Home hotel, Ed Adkins Sr. in Davenport, Emma Clara King, and Frank Bella a Riverside businessman, with short biographical details and survivors.

Jean (Tate) Acheson John Acheson Los Angeles Howard Tate Home Hotel South Marion Ave

Passing Years A in & Washington Notes

Rain is badly needed after a heat wave with 101 degrees. Washington notes include Flower Shut-In day bouquets for 154 residents, a financial embarrassment at the County Health Unit, J M Kelly reelected Grand Knight, a repeal sign burned east of town, A G R encampment attendance by 94 year old J E Harvey, engagements and weddings in the area, Sunset Park plans for a wading pool and paving, Dr Irving Huston moving his office to Galva Illinois, and Frank Bandy relocating goods logistics.

Galva Irving ER. Huston Washington Illinois Frank Bandy

Circus Postponed Amid Readiness for Luther Bowers Show

Circus advance agent William Stewart announced the Luther Bowers Circus Co show was postponed despite all performers in town and animals ready. Other items note new taxi line by Earl Curtis and Owen Ross, a seven hundred patron gain from a new high line by Iowa Gas and Electric, a birth in Montgomery family, first home grown cabbage by Joe Melin sky, two YMCA playground openings, city council lighting plans, aeroplane flights by Eugene Dodet with two flights scheduled, and Field and Jones taking over Bell plant property.

William Stewart Luther Bowers Circus Co Iowa Gas and Electric Co

Normal Institute Ends Week with Teacher Review at McKee School

A teachers institute for review of work in the common branches will be conducted at McKee School and continues until the following Tuesday.

Normal Institute McKeesehool 4-H Club Lincoln School Att'y A. E. Baldrige Cap’t Baldrige

Ed Kallaus and Family Featured in Reading Group

Ed Kallaus of 521 North Ave C leads a reading group with his daughter Mrs Ed Beranek of Richmond and her son Arthur Beranek from south of Riverside and his son Dennis Beranek aged one in April. He wed Julia Shalla sister of John Shalla who died years ago. A longtime Journal subscriber is highlighted in this profile of a notable local family.

Richmond Arthur Beranek Riverside Dennis Beranek Kallaus Julia Shalla John Shalla Mary Brohm Philadelphia Penn Mrs Dennis Brohm

Hospital Births and Discharges Reported Through Week

The report lists numerous births and medical events across several towns. Notable items include a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Campbell at 2:00 PM and another son to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Brown at 2:52 AM Sunday. Multiple patients were discharged to homes, and surgeries such as appendectomies and minor operations occurred yesterday and today in communities including Brighton Keota Ainsworth and Pleasant Plain.

William James Campbell Clifford Campbell West 8Rd Street Robert Pacha East Pleasant Plain Wayne Grove Brighton Ward Essley Washington John McFarland Ainsworth Dora Brown Flare Hagist Keota Lee Emry Janes Wendell Mary Catherine Redlinger Arnold Brown Maurice Altenhoven Leslie Gene Albert Adams East West 3Rd Cloyd Cornick Union Ovie Watkinson Riverside Arnold Nicholson Howard Stewart Harlan Diers Glen Dunkin North Iowa Woodrow Drouns Wellman George Reighard Pleasant Plain Granville Humble Harry Miller North Town A. D. Brown Lena Louise Teddy Fritz Lester Raymond Donald Lee South Sixth Sam Statler Jack West Chester Cliffordine Roundy Columbus Junction Shirley Bowden West Main Dickie Hayes East Second Richard Erbe South Marion

Death of Dr Abijah R Van Sickle Reported in Hastings

Paul Co notes Dr Abijah R Van Sickle died suddenly at his Hastings Nebraska home. The message states the death was unexpected and neighbors describe the passing as abrupt. Local inquiries and arrangements are not yet detailed in the message.

Country Club Tucker Abijah R. van Sickle Hastings Nebr

Reception at Church Welcomes New Pastor F. O. Ross

Members of First United Presbyterian Church held a general reception for new pastor Rev. F. O. Ross and family. In the receiving line were Col. W. B. Bell and Mrs. Etha Steck, L. D. Robinson and Mrs. W. J. Hamilton, plus Mr. and Mrs. Ross and Ross’s mother. Carolyn Hamilton sang a solo noted for voice range and culture. E. G. Pog resigns as C. B. & Q. agent to become general manager of Washington Telephone Co. Alice Fluke declines Centennial teaching post to pursue eastern college studies. Hallie Berdo returns from Boston School of Oratory tonight. Chapter 1 P. E. O. furnishes a ward for the new hospital in Washington.

First United Presbyterian Church F. O. Ross Col W B. Bell Etha Steck L. D. Robinson W. J. Hamilton Ross Carolyn Hamilton Alice Fluke

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A. Dewey Udge Dewey R. C.eagy Ottumwa Towa Keagy Haseen Methodist Church Eagys West Washington Rey Red Miller Chariton Iowa J. B.emmon F. W. Eastood Ivan Rehmel Cora Bell Wilon Nelle Wilson Elsie Braten E. O Nellie Tripp North Ve. B Lucy Wilson Erret Kewanee Lucy Althea Montgomery Anderson C. O. Davis J. O Nell) Sexton Jennette Kyle National Press Women’s Convention Des Moines Elizabeth Wherry Wallaces Farmer Wherrys Bertha Perdock John Winga Lole Winga T. R. Pratt Harper Auburn Neb Presbyterian Church Bertha Wm. Perdock Ellen Hays John Perdock Kalona Clar Ence Jacobs Dr. Reid Jean Tate) Acheson Arthur California Tate Clara Ida Roberts Mary Berry Patricia Charlotte Colorado Springs Lydia Richer Dave McKee Chicago Noah Leicher Winfield Charles Walker Washington County Gertrude Gates Anthony Kansas Irwin Galloway Ralph Waggoner Samuel Robbins Ed Adkins Mercy Hospital Davenport Mrs. Mort King Emma Clara Crile) King Mert King Frank Bella Cedar Rapids Ross Pence IN & Washington Rockefeller J. M. Kelly K. C J. E. Harvey Fort Madison John Speidel Frances Pew Ames Ment King of Pearl Shrack Frank Casey St. Mary's Church Sunset Park Earl Curtis Owen Ross South Second Ave Studebaker Casey — the Wed Harry Alexander Montgomery, Jr Harry Montgomery Joe Melinsky Washington Green House Community The Lincoln Heights School Eugene Dodet Field and Jones Bell George H Ed Kallaus North Ave. C His Ed Beranek E. F. Wilkins Crawfordsville E. L. Bartholow South 3Rd Vincent Marek Washington R T. R. Gillespie East Main Ernoon G. W. Stewart Maude Hott Dundee Alma Brindley Donna Belle Kephart Dorothy Putnam Virginia Gibson Gayle Davis Rainbow Grand Assembly John E. Perdock Theodore Mayer Louise Wilcox Lyle Wilcox B. C. Briley Civil Air Patrol Major Johnson East Madison Guy Truax North Ave. D A. C. Peterson South 2Nd South Ayre David McCartney Keith Smutz Caroline Marlene R.2 LeRoy Pratt LeRoy George Jefferson Merle Leazer Homer Porter Harold Cortum Washington R. I Janet McMullen Coppock Henry Lunning Eoqaughter R. J Homer Birney Fred Graham Wilford C. Dawson Camp Dodge John W. Jarvis Near Denmark Daryl Leffler East Adams Wm. G. Eldridge Charlotte Longer Charles Longer E. Lins Will Lins Monahan Texas Spurfeons Don W. Bealer Dona Gaye Camp Hood Rey Pollock Sarah National Labor Relations Board Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, C. I. O American Pearl Button Co Washington Chamber of Commerce John Westphal John Glendale Mary Carl Koehler Long Beach Burdette Wagenknecht Des Moines Register and Tribune William Penn College Oskaloosa H. S. Here Des Moines Register Ray Teel Madison Street Alaska Christian Church Virginia McLaughlin Benteco George C. Stewart Betty Henrietta Chillicothe Ill Mrs. Stewart Robert Cooper Louisiana Ft. Crook, Neb Nels B. Westermark Mildred Brown Utah San Diego Robert More Patty Wilmar Minn F. L. Moore BE. A. Negus Nancy Paul Co E. G. Pog Washington Telephone Co Hallie Berdo Boston School of Oratory
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