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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1940

Page

4

Courageous Lady Cora Bartlett Helps Washington Girls

A letter describes Cora Bartlett of Washington, Pa., as a compassionate public figure. She supports poor girls by sewing dresses, distributing a yellow knitted dress, and aiding a girl with a permanent. Her rose garden and playground invite community play while her nurse husband ensures boys and girls play fairly. Her spirit echoes her mother Emma Wricht, earning widespread admiration.

Cora Wright’ Bartlett Washington, Pa Cora

West Alex memories and aging, highway changes

A reminiscence from West Alex recounts Aunt Sadie aged but lively, churchgoing, and local gossip. The piece notes the new highway reducing traffic, Mrs Garby moving her antique shop, a Presbyterian church anniversary, and changing generations amid affectionate nostalgia.

West Alex

Calico Class Commencement Impresses Town

Commencement at Music Hall showcased a 25 member Calico class with 700 attendees. Annie Scott gave the salutatory and Hattie Harvey the valedictory while Luella Stoll won the declamation prize and Emma Craven the essay prize. Newell Van Sickle earned the most flowers as classmates praised self expression and grit over rote recitation.

Glrs Burrell Music Hall Ciass Owen Wilson Annie Scott Hattie Harvey Eva Conner Margie Duff Ju @lla Stoll Alice Conrad Laura V. Brown Mary Finney Human Twheel Belle Pishe Natio Montgomery Grace McMillon Mira Shafter Easie Williamen Emma Craven Ne'tle Wallace Cora F Kaupp Hetthe Belle Greer van Bickle Nellie Miller Minnie Buchter Maggie McCleery London Chet Rev C. L. Stafford Mre Graves Charley Patterson Prise Luella Stoll Minnie Stichter Grate McMillan Lottie Black Maggie Mc Newell van Sickle Ohio

Latchem Deaths and Town News From Washington Iowa

Obituary notes Mrs Stella Wells learns of Dr Raymond Latchem a Sioux City physician veteran Mayo clinic alum and W V Wells son in law survived by a son Charles. Also town items list births marriages travels misfortunes and local developments including street extension sewer plans new equipment at Fox theater and various local notices.

Hospital Dismissals and Births Reported in Washington Area

Saturday William Hemmings of Washington was discharged. Monday dismissals include Mrs. Leonard Beaureguard and infant Eleanor Jean of Riverside, Dorothy Darnell of Washington, Elsie Gerig of Wayland, and Mrs. Carl Havel and infant Carla Kay of Ainsworth. Elmer Oldfield of Wellman became a parent of a son weighing seven pounds five and a half ounces last night at 9 35. Nellie Wiley of Washington admitted for medical care. Dorothy Thompson of Washington Route 1 had a tonsillectomy. Mrs. Wailer Anderson and baby unnamed. Rebecca Harvey of Washington discharged. Odella Siren of Brighton had an appendectomy yesterday morning. Samuel Bowser, West Chester. Wayne Brock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brock. Ann Brock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Brock. Paul Maxwell of Washington. Richard Brennerin of Keota. Warda Lee and Arlene Walton of Washington Route 1 underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Marion Miller of Washington Route 4 had an appendectomy this morning. Charliste Arnold of Washington Route 1. Richard Pacha of Richland. P. Koex and Mrs. Frank Longwell of Washington. Dorothy Thompson of Washington Route 1. Mrs. Walter Alexander and Mary Lou Alexander were dismissed this morning.

William Hemmings Washington Leonard Beaureguard Eleanor Jean Riverside Dorothy Darnell Elsie Gerig Wayland Carl Havel Carla Kay Ainsworth Elmer Oldfield Wellman Nellie Wiley Dorothy Thompson Wailer Anderson Odella Siren Brighton Samuel Bowser West Chester Wayne Brock Harold Brock Tairiin Ann Brock Harley Brock Paul Maxwell Richard Brennerin Keota Warda Lee Arlene Walton Marion Miller Charlistte Arnold Richard Pacha Richland P. Koex Frank Longwell Walter Alexander Mary Lou Alexander Wanda Lee Patricia Ann Brock Richard Brenneman Dennis Bohrofen Ben Housens Hugh Bishop Pauli Maxwell

Hospital and birth notices from Washington area

Dismissals and admissions reported for Washington Keota and Crawfords ville. Several births noted with weights and times, including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bishop and a May date for other families. Medical admissions include Dennis Bohrofen and Teresa West.

West Chester elevator sale and mixed local notes

H W Luers and A T Augustine sold their West Chester elevator to Homer Porter who will take possession in October. Two hundred reserved seats were spoken for the Cardinals Dodgers game in St Louis on July 21 with the train named the Corncob Special. About 90 people joined the county 4-H club tour. Women employees at Montgomery Ward hosted a dinner honoring Mrs Rolce Kurtz moving to Moline and Mrs Vince OEROT. Mr and Mrs Vince Calabar moved to Centerville to run a meat market. Mr and Mrs Herbert Judevine returned to Westwood California after visiting relatives. The item mentions Jericho wall, political campaigning, and a railroad commissioner nomination with Clifford Thorne at 3500 votes. Also notes local historical figures Wilson and Tama Jim Wilson, a Hinney Bray, music chair Kate Shalla for Richmond celebration, and very hot weather with Dad Whitcomb.

H. W. Luers A. T. Augustine West Chester Homer Porter Cardinals Dodgers St. Louis

Gio To Meeting At Keo Presbyterial Meet

Ralph Bunes and Bruce Cowden attended the Presbyterial meeting in Keo. Ruth Latta of this city leads the Y P C U union in the United Presbyterian church. A German air ship carried the first air ship passenger service in history on June 22, 1910.

Gio Ralph Bunes Bruce Cowden Keo Y.p.c.lu United Presbyterian Church Ruth Latta

Will Move Leon Prof and Mrs. Beth Thomas to Ft. Dodge

Will move Leon Prof and Mrs Beth Thomas who have been visiting at the Hon B F Brown home north of town will return soon to Ft Dodge where Mr Thomas expects to practice law. He finished his course this year at the state university. Also notes a painter William Paul Moothart fell from a ladder at John Applegate fourth, landing in a cistern but unhurt beyond scrapes. Mention of Ren Cherry having an operation for kidney stones.

Fred Sweet Aaron Bailey Ottumwa Sweet William Ratley Leon Beth Thomas F. Brown Ft. Dodge Thomas The State University William Paul Moothart John Applegate

Patterson Family Returns From Chicago

Mrs Patterson and daughter Florence return home from Chicago where Bi completed a course in a kindergarten training school.

Es. Patterson Florence Chicago

Lewis Dies in California at Seventy After Teaching 23 Years

DD W Lewis former superintendent of the local school for twenty three years died at his California home. He was about seventy, and was married to a sister of Sadie and W R Hamilton.

Athearn Anna Elizabeth Athearn Ainsworth Asher Pay Samuel Athearn Dp. A. R Sunset Park OW. Lewis W. Lewis California Sadie W. R. Hamilton

Badly Burned Woman and Son Suffer Serious Injuries

Forty years ago Mere Nine Webb and her three year old son George were badly burned when a fruit can lid burst while tightening it. The fruit spilled, burning Webb on her hand and arm and George on her head and body. Webb tried to save the child, suffering deeper burns.

Webb George

Vantatorium Club Buys Half Interest in Pantatorium

Pace leads Vantatorium Club in purchasing half stake of Pantatorium Club from Peoria buyers. Pantatorium now lists over ninety members who pay monthly dues and receive cleaning and pressing services.

Vantatorium Club Pace Peoria Pantatorium Club

Hank Change Reassigns Staff At Wayland Bank

Hank Change 1 M Sproul accepts a bank post in Washington and resigns from Wayland Bank. Karna Bieber, formerly in the creamery business at Wayland, will fill the vacant position.

Hank Change

Local Notes: Hares Growth, Bank Shuffle, and Long-Married Couple

Belgian hares breeders report rapid births but slower growth. Charley Means sold 15 yesterday, 26 in recent days, and would sell by the carload if available. The Brighton Bank franchise faces comptroller action with Ira Sproul named cashier possible. Kecks show interest. Clifford Thorne improves at home in Knoxville. Seventeen applicants seek the new local principal post, W A Pratt chosen. Mr and Mrs John Jams celebrated seventy-two years of marriage, the oldest in the county and perhaps state.

Charley Means John Jams United States

Local notices mix with births, travel, and town happenings

Washington area items include registrations at Lincoln and Stewart playgrounds, new drivers licenses, farm purchase near Brighton, a Delhi farm sale, aviation and political travel, marriages and social visits from Iowa to New York, Chicago to Winnipeg, and community church and Red Cross events with several local residents noted.

Deaths of the Week Listed for Mrs. C. W. Long and Irvin Henry

Mrs. C. W. Long 4, died at the county hospital Monday evening from asthma. Irvin Henry aged about 8, of Keota, took his own life by hanging on Monday evening. death attributed to health issues.

C. W. Long Charles W. Long Irvin Henry Keota Mente

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