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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1945

Page

4

Goodbye Mrs. Rothschild memorial in Washington Iowa

Obituary and community notes honor Emma Rothschild who died after a long, full life with husband, children, and neighbors. The column recalls her work, warmth, and influence, then continues with local events, reunions, church ties, and upcoming summer log cabin visits in Sunset Park. It also covers war news, residents' letters, and town happenings.

Mrs. Rothschild Nature Emma Rothschild

Rainfall in Washington month totals eight point six seven inches

The review notes 8.67 inches of rainfall for the month and headlines a series of local items. Honored guests Rollin B Organ and hostesses are described at two parties, with social notes from Washington. Other items cover a carnival opening, travel plans, milk distribution, a new room at Lemmon Pharmacy, and local obituaries.

Rollin B. Organ Mr. Organ Chas. Hebner G. S. Kerr Pearl Whistler Ida Cavender

Various Dismissals and Admissions At Local Hospitals

The report lists numerous hospital discharges and admissions across several towns. Individuals include Marian Owens Ainsworth discharged Saturday. Leonard Dale Schantz Crawfordsville. Joan Marie Tucker Brighton. Robert Edward Davis Crawfordsville underwent appendix removal. Harold Houstman Anamosa admitted. Marion Dunbar route one tonsillectomy. Ronnie Greiner East Second street minor surgery. Harold Meyer Wayland medical admission. and many others with births and multiple tonsillectomies noted.

Marian Owens Ainsworth Wilbur Schantz Leonard Dale Crawfordsville Clark Ffeifer Arnold Tucker Joan Marie Brighton Will Erwin North Iowa Avenue Jay Brewer West Madison Street Robert Edward Davis Harold Houstman Anamosa Marion Dunbar Route One Ronnie Greiner East Second Street T Huesday

Arrow Shots

The piece questions moral standards and the restraint of Christians when money is tight. It asks whether a man who ruined a preacher’s life has any right to brag.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Local residents attend visits and events across states

Lt Lloyd Scott of Ajo Ariz arrives for several days of business. A parade of visitors from Boulder Colo to Davenport Iowa and beyond visits relatives. Iowa and Missouri residents travel for training nursing education and summer programs as local families host guests and attend youth conferences.

Lloyd Scott Ajo, Ariz

Deaths of the Week list local residents and war casualties

Death notices report James W. Brock of 715 North Eighth Ave dies at Oakdale sanitarium after seven years of illness. Roy Glider killed in action on Okinawa April 30 with wife notified Tuesday. Sparland Jr. dies of tropical fever in Luzon hospital, son of Rev. Fred and Minnie Sharpe formerly of Ainsworth LU Church. Henry Shields killed in action on November 4 at age twenty two, known locally as Heinie.

War Department Henry E. Shields Shields Jack Mace Henry Shields Roy Washington Iowa James William Brock Oakdale Sanitarium North Eighth Ave Pfe. Roy Okinawa Sparland, Jr Luzon Fred and Minnie Sharpe LU. P Ainsworth Heinie

Walking Versus Riding Two Washington Men Trek to Kalona

Two young men from Washington rode bicycles to Kalona for Children’s Day services. They enjoyed the visit despite an approaching thunderstorm and lightning, lingering into the small hours before returning home.

Washington Democrat Kalona

Fifty Years Ago Bicycle Parade and Local Events

Fifty wheels paraded around the square attracting attention with about fifty riders in the city. H. C. Hull and W. M. Keeley excelled in bicycle races. A second parade was planned to promote orderly riding led by Commandant Clyde Bailey with Marian Stewart and Marguerite Paquet at the front. Nellie Dewey hosted Mrs. Smithers of Burlington for an evening of dancing and readings. Mrs. Addison White and daughter hosted a Thimble Bee with thimbles, fancy work, lunch, singing by Mable Dewey, and readings by Nellie Dewey. Chas Means, the cob pipe man, bought the Eva Livingston house on North Iowa Ave for $1100.

North Second Ave Elizabeth Canier H. C. Hull W. M. Keeley Clyde Bailey Marian Stewart Marguerite Paquet Nellie Dewey Addison White Owen Gregg Wilson Mable Dewey Means Chas Mrs. Eva Livingston North Iowa Ave

Mrs Ruble and relatives visit in Midwest

Mrs. Fred Ruble and sons Jim and John of Denver Colorado visit Mo line Minnesota to see brothers Elwyn and Robert Martin. Richard Graber of Goshen Indiana visits grandparents J G Roth Wayland for two weeks. Mrs Ella Shively returns to Denver after a three and a half week stay with Clarence Berkoff and family. The Pythian Circle hosts at New London home of former member Mrs F W Eastwood. Lt Douglas Eastwood visits parents in New London. Union church services begin in Central Park on Sunday evening.

H. A. Bingham Margaret Billy Boulder Colo C. 8. Lemmon Bingham Richard Vermont Fred Ruble Jimmy and John Denver Moline Lill Elwyn Robert Martin Richard Graber Goshen, Ind Mrs J. G. Roth Wayland Ella Shively Clarence Berkoffs Pythian Circle F. W. Eastwood New London Union Church Central Park

Plans to become a permanent resident noted

The Democrat expresses approval of someone plans to gain permanent residency. The remark underscores political support for the ongoing immigration status change. The short statement highlights party stance and approval without additional context.

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