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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1942

Page

3

Get Acquainted Day Coffee Event Encourages Neighbors

The Rocking Chair Brigade invites residents to drop in for Get Acquainted Day coffee hours set around ten. Volunteers list six hostesses to serve and welcome neighbors at homes along Marion, Iowa and Main streets. Funeral for Mrs. H. M. Eicher noted as fitting at Elm Grove cemetery with Judge Matchett giving the eulogy.

A. E. Baldrige Marion Avenue S. W. Livingston Iowa Avenue Susie Johnson Carr's Market Dave Elder South Orville Elder Second Avenue C. W. McLaughlin West Main St Richard MccCleery East Main St

Birthday Celebrations Mark Several Local, Out-of-Town Figures

Vera Jarrard and Mrs. Bobe Kurtz mark birthdays along with Mrs. Clayde Knapp. Out-of-town celebrants include Mrs. M. L. McCreedy of Brighton Donald Griffith of West Chester Joe Belka of Kalona and Mrs. Lydia Horak of Pilotburg. J B Randle and Claire Holmes also celebrate. Albert J. Morgan of Brighton, 84, member of the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club, was born in Clay in 1858.

M. L. McCreedy Brighton Donald Griffith West Chester Joe Belka Kalona Lydia Horak Pilotburg Albert J. Morgan Journal Mr. Morgan Clay

Burial services for Benjamin F. Hart held at Elm Grove

Benjamin F. Hart was buried yesterday at Elm Grove cemetery beside his first wife, sister of J. D. Dayton of Washington. He died at Lbeary, Virginia, and funeral services were held there.

Elm Grove Cemetery Benjamin F. Hart J. D. Dayton Washington Ibeary

Applegate Outlines Rotary Four Objects at Luncheon

John Applegate spoke on The Four Objects of Rotary during the Monday noon Rotary meeting. He highlighted the development of acquaintance as the first object, followed by high ethical standards, the ideal of service, and promoting better international understanding. Rev. George Kerr also gave a brief review of My Favorite Book.

John Applegate Rotary Washington John

Old Rubber Drive Items Listed for Donation and Use

A list of rubber goods for an upcoming drive covers apparel medical office and farm items. It includes rubber aprons gloves belts boots hats galoshes tubing hoses tires and belts among others. A reviewer notes exclusion of the Bible and references David Breed's Preparation of the World for Christ.

Medical Society Has Long and Active Career in Washington County

The Washington County Medical Society formed in 1853 with a 1873 reorganization that produced a constitution and by laws still in use. The first officers included Dr. W. H. Rosseau president and Dr. W. Fraser vice president. charter members hailed from Brighton Dublin Crawfordsville and Washington. Over a century about 230 physicians practiced there, including five women, with varied tenures.

Washington County Medical Society Darius Scofield W. E. Fraser Brighton W. H. Rosseau W. E W. S. Kyle Fraser Deih R. Wrroughs Prizer Cusham Parsons Robertson Dublin Miles Crawfordsville Eckles Fraser Scofield Adair Rosseau Burroughs McClelland Rodman Washington Washington County

Opinion on history and God's hidden plan in current events

The remark suggests that while present history may not always appear aligned with righteousness, it asserts that God is guiding events according to His own purpose and timetable. The comment frames contemporary happenings as part of a divine program.

Viela Donahey Walker A. S. Lexington Pearl Harbor Equator Australia Coral Sea Mr. Anderson Vincent Anderson God Milwaukee Road Olympian Lake Michigan Puget Sound

Legacy of care in Washington county medical staff

The county’s physicians have long advanced public health by building facilities such as the county hospital with its new addition, the nurses home, health unit and maternity nurse services, along with school nursing. Dr. T. M. Mast serves as president, Dr. F. M. Mahin as vice president, and Dr. W. S. Kyle as secretary.

Washington County T. M. Mast F. M. Mahin W. S. Kyle

Funeral services for Eliza V Sweet held this morning

Funeral services for Eliza V Sweet were held this morning with brief rites and a gathering of family and friends. Final disposition details were not provided in the fragment.

Eliza V. Sweet

Funeral Details For Mrs. Jones Given At Ainsworth

L. A. Jones funeral home handles the service with Pastor Rev. F. J. Robins of Ainsworth officiating at the burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Pallbearers named are Alva Sands, Lee Norris, Blaine Pressly and Orville Dayton.

L. A. Jones Funeral Home F. J. Robins Ainsworth Ainsworth Cemetery Alva Sands Lee Norris Blaine Pressly Orville Dayton

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