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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

4

Local notes span families and town life in Sigourney

Henderson Wallace recalls Scofields near the east end grocery. Mrs. Babcock endures illness and travel, while Dr Harris Franklin Ball wins a $15 000 humanities prize. Community tales cover road work near Elm Grove cemetery, D A R events, church and civic gatherings, local births christenings and weddings, plus reflections on friendliness and patience in town.

Henderson Wallace Sigourney Scofields East End Wallaces

Washington News in Brief Highlights 10 Year Rain and Local Happenings

Rainfall reached ten inches in a single day causing flooded cellars and backed sewers but no serious damage. Washington county sees ongoing building and street work, plus new residences and improvements at local firms. Notable items include the death of John C. Little, upcoming wedding of Gwendolyn Long and Lee Holland, and local civic events such as Rooster Day, DeMolay officer elections, and town planning news from Texas.

Journal Washington

Remembering George K Pratt 84 at State Theater

An obituary style reminiscence honors George K Pratt father of Clyde and Ralph Pratt. The gentle courtly showman valued advice and teamwork and will be missed by his family including grandchildren and great grandson Billy. It reflects on aging, quick illness, and a sense of independence seen in youths like Dicky McCleery as they head to camp.

Harris Pranklin Ball Evanston Ilinois William Bross State Theater George K. Pratt Clyde Ralph Pratt Mr. Pratt Billy Dicky McCleery

Graduates and Civic Notes From State University Iowa City

Graduate at Iowa-Ophelia Miller Irene Whittaker and Mae McNamara were graduated from the State University at Iowa City. Dolly Day at playgrounds drew interest to a walking doll. A fishing party including Dr A J Droz Dr J B Edgington Howard McCleery and Harry Montgomery returned from Oakland Mills with a twenty five pound coat fish. The Woodford undertaking business was sold to Louie Jones and Joe McKihinney. South county wedding licenses were issued at the courthouse. Nordica Wells and Harold Duke wed in Burlington June 21. County auditor A L Griffith finished the 1929 tax assessment listing farm land valuation at 29 647 565.00.

Iowa Ophelia Miller, Irene Whittaker Mae McNamara State University At Iowa City A. J. Droz J. B. Edgington Howard McCleery Harry Montgomery Oakland Mills A. L. Griffith

Fourth of July Parade Fund Reaches One Thousand Dollars

Washington residents and merchants contribute generously to a grand Fourth of July celebration with a mammoth parade and $1,000 subscribed. A fine driving mare is reported stolen from Will Eldridge and later found near Riverside. Dr. Will Terry begins a bungalow on South Iowa Avenue while H M Shaver contracts a new home nearby.

Iowa Avenue Washington Will Eldridge Riverside Will Terry H. M. Shaver Iowa

Shields and Anderson wedding at East Washington home

Mrs Leigh Wallace hosted a Friday card party for a small group of ladies with gracious hospitality and refreshments amid a note about Journal reporters. The wedding of Miss Nettie Anderson and Milan Shields will be celebrated at the bride's East Washington residence with Rev J K Logue officiating.

Frank JL. Wilson East Main Street Fred Moore Leigh Wallace Journal

New Livery Barn Company Formed In Lafayette Area

A stock company forms a new livery barn to operate in the barns behind the Lafayette House with Elrod Dayton named manager. Other members decline to publish their names. Paris bound. University of Chicago standout Charlies Burroughs will represent the University in intercollegiate games in Paris. Emma Purvis, the Hello Girl, leaves her Lafayette telephone duties for a year long vacation to Lafayette Indiana.

Elrod Dayton Lafayette House Paris Charlies Burroughs University of Chicago K Emma Purvis Lafayette Ind

Deaths of the Week Noted in Washington County Listings

George Lechner a 76 year old Brighton man died after a three week illness at Washington County Hospital. Joseph B R Lease of Crawfordsville aged 72 died at his home after several months of illness. Dale Minick son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Minick aged 37 died Friday from bronchial pneumonia.

John Little John C. Little Washington County Cal Little Des Moines George Lechner Brighton Washington County Hospital Joseph BR. Lease Crawfordsville Dale Minick Ralph Minick

Obituaries of Mrs Mary McAvoy and Claude Pierce

Mrs Mary McAvoy widow of Samuel McAvoy died after a months long illness aged over eighty. An orphan, she never knew her parents' names. Claude Pierce, a veteran Burlington railroad engineer, died Sunday in Burlington and had been retired on pension.

Mary McAvoy Samuel McAvoy Claude Pierce Burlington

Arrow Shots And Town Gossip On Editors And Romance

A sharp column notes how a man roasting an editor in town becomes public knowledge and jokes about marriage trends for girls new to a town. It mocks the lie defense used against press criticism and the appeal of a suitor who seems to think all girls are interested. It ends with a quip about tiring of a woman wearing the same bat.

Hospital Discharges and Births Reported in Area

The report details multiple hospital discharges for Mrs. Monroe Bontrager and baby Edward Eugene, Mrs. Laird Simpson and Calvin Andrew, Mrs. Perry Beckler and Cleo Morris, and others. It notes tonsillectomies for Cloyde Cornick and Delores Heisdorffer, admissions for fractures and observation, and a birth for Carl Havel's daughter. Names include Washington, Ainsworth, Wellman, Mount Union, and Keota residents.

Monroe Bontrager Edward Eugene Washington Laird Simpson Calvin Andrew Ainsworth Perry Beckler Cleo Morris Wellman Cloyde Cornick Mount Union Joe Shalla

Hospital News Briefs From Riverside and Washington Area

Wednesday notes report births and several medical procedures. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Beau in Riverside weighed six pounds five and a half ounces. Numerous appendectomies, tonsillectomies, and dismissals are listed for residents of Washington Westchester Keota Richland Wellman and South English with names including Elsie Gerig Paul Nichol Robert Nichol Nancy Lee and Mary Ann Bauer.

Carl Havel Ainsworth Delores Heisdorffer Riechsland David Coffman South English Charlene Stoutner Don Nelson Grace Tinnes Keota Mary Ann Bauer Jerry Cherry Ldth West Chester Helen Phyllis Arlene Knapp Washington Leonard Beauregard Riverside Elsie Gerig Wayland Ed Matthews Wellman Joe Richardson Wilbur Richardson Paul Montgomery Nichol Robert Allen Nichol W. M. Nichol Zino Tinnes Wilbur Harter Nancy Lee

Rainfall and public health notes from county court

Rainfall reached 1.36 inches Tuesday night with hall and a heavy downpour. Sam Baker home near Hiavre reports a seventh smallpox case in the county. Chicago-bound children expected June 25 while Howell House seeks more county visitors. Civil service exams open for chemist and chemical technologist positions. Buel W. Williamson of Ottumwa to advise on old age pensions Friday. Rev Father H J Corcoran marks 25 years as priest this Sunday. Tuesday damage from lightning hail and wind. Wayne Simmerman Jr. returns to Downers Grove Illinois after visit with grandparents.

Chicago Howell House

Week in Tri County Medical society and Wayland notices

The week’s items include a Tri County Medical society meeting in Jefferson with doctors from Jefferson Henry and Washington counties, and numerous Wayland activities. Attendees at the U P church vacation Bible school, Red Cross contributions, marriage licenses, and local civic events are noted along with hospital departures and community improvements.

Jefferson Henry Washington Counties Tri-County Medical Society Nurses Home

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