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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1944

Page

4

Washington Obituaries and Social Notes Chronicle Local Events

Beth Arthaud of Washington died in hospital at Vinton after long illness. The piece notes her P. E. O. society roles, blindness, and family ties to Dr. D. D. Arthaud. It also covers OSS events, fires, open houses, and local residents including the Hazens, Lemmon family, and Roberta Stewart wedding plans with Wilton Webb.

Beth Arthaud Bessie Arthaud Vinton Washington D. D. Arthaud West Washington Street P. E. O. Society

Hospital births and discharges list for Saturday

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Melville Donald of 621 West Second Street welcomed an eight pound four teen ounce son born at 5 40 Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Keith Statler of Keota have a daughter born at 11 15 Saturday night weighing eight pounds two ounces. Mrs John Yousling of Olds was discharged Saturday afternoon. Mrs Orville Campbell and son Richard Lynn of 606 South Marion Avenue and Anthony Franzen of Lrighton were discharged yesterday afternoon. Roger Richardson of Keota was discharged this morning. Mrs R J Thornton of 810 North Iowa Avenue was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient.

Melville Donaldson West Second Street Keith Statler Keota John Yousling Olds Orville Campbell Richard Lynn South Marion Avenue Anthony Franzen Lrighton Ted Kiesey North Second Avenue Roger Richardson R. J. Thornton Iowa Avenue Ida Burnson West Washington Street Lorence Marek Riverside Ronald Simpson Ainsworth Dannie Kiesey Ben Stout, Jr Robert Lenninger Robert Eugene West Eighth Street Aldine Gingerich Leland A., Wellman

Hospital Discharges and a Newborn Birth Report

Mrs Glen Stoutner and daughter Glenda Kay Keota and Mrs Ralph Glider and daughter Jean Yvonne West Chester were discharged yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Robert Sterling Columbus Junction are parents of a son born last evening at 5 56 weighing seven pounds twelve and a half ounces. Mrs Glenn B Holden and Mrs Joseph Wolfer were admitted yesterday afternoon as medical patients.Thursday

Glen Stoutner Glenda Kay Keota Ralph Glider Jean Yvonne West Chester Lyle Wilson Route Two Wilcott McKinstry Route Four Cheryl Cloycene Dill Cloyce Dill Robert Sterling Columbus Junction Glenn B. Holden North Iowa Avenue Joseph Wolfer Peter Koehler Crawfordsville

Passing Years A May Washington items from 1 year ago fire in Clay township

A compilation of local briefs notes a year ago fire destroyed Henry Wood ford's Clay township home, cold weather, honors for George Buckley of New York City, a new radio shop by Bamford Van Dyke, the East End Weekly staff, hospital admissions and discharges, a new clerk at I Rothschild, candidacy for school board Glenn Mace, births, medical and surgical admissions, cataract removals, a death in Kalona, poultry, business changes at Snouffer Ward Co, D A R cabin debt cleared, and a new laundry opens at 111 North Marion Ave.

Fire at Ainsworth and other brief items

Fire damaged the George Marr home in Ainsworth this morning. Mrs. Hugh McCleery plans to visit Conord Ohio to see her son a Muskingum college student. Over 800 ballots were cast in the March 18 school election.

Ainsworth George Marr Ohio Hugh McCleery Concord Richard Muskingum College

Ainsworth News Roundup March Dedication Week Events

Mrs W C White remains in University Hospital Iowa City for observation ahead of a major operation. Mrs Will Busby, who had surgery months ago and visited Muscatine and Washington, has returned home. Rev Peterson of Kalona spoke on the Church and the Community during Dedication Week. Rev Pinnell Wellman spoke on the Church and the World Task. Rev Munster West Chester will discuss the Church In An Hour of Emergency. Mr and Mrs A Lopshire announce their sons Francis and Robert Lopshire in Tech 5th grade have reached England, while their son LeRoy Lopshire, Tech 5th grade, serves in Italy.

Will Busby Muscatine Washington Peterson Kalona Pinnell of Wellman Rev Munster West Chester A. Lopshire Tech Francis Lopshire Robert Lopshire England S Sgt LeRoy Lopshire Italy

Opening of new Rapp shoe store on South Square

Bruised but intact, customers toured the newly opened Rapp shoe store on Friday on the south side of the square where Harwood shoe store stood for years. The shop looks neat with a baby department, fresh flowers for callers, and updated shelving and repairs underway.

Spick and Span New Rapp Shoe Harwood Shoe Store A. Claire Dewey

Nomination papers circulate for Latta and Squire in county posts

Nomination papers were issued today for Ruth Latta seeking the county recorder post and John Squire for county treasurer. Each has served one term. Doc Moriarity of Roberts Sanitary Grocery departs Wednesday to join Maxell Motor Car Co in Des Moines. H G Ryan of Winfield to become clerk at the same storefront. Snouffer Ward store marks its eleventh anniversary with Ella Reister as the remaining original staff member.

Ruth Latta John Squire Doc Moriarity Roberts Sanitary Grocery Des Moines Maxwell Motor Car Co H. G. Ryan Winfield Snouffer & Ward Ella Reister

10 Years Ago Items Highlight Local News

Obituary notes Mrs. Alex Duff dies at 73 after pneumonia. Ned Gustavus Ross. 13 months, son of Silas Ross, dies after a weeklong illness. Rev James Story honored at social hosted by Mrs. R T McCall. Covenant ers plan a $4,000 church build this summer. Presbyterians discuss remodeling. Fred Stewart loses clover seed in warehouse accident. Ira Bowman shaves mustache and loses some looks.

Washington Democrat Duff Alex Duff Margaret Duff Ned Gustavus Ross Silas Ross Fred Stewart

Rabies found in dog near Ainsworth and local health drive

A dog around Ainsworth was killed and sent to the state lab where rabies was detected after it bit a child who is receiving treatment. The report urges diphtheria immunization for children and notes a busy Health Unit with tuberculin tests planned in March. Other items cover a Wellman fire, bond sales, funerals, fines, and local engagements.

Ainsworth State Laboratory

Review Of The Week S News Highlights

Mrs. Margaret Welch, aged 84, guest of honor on her birthday. Lt. Mor rison and family headed to Saint Simons Island for station duty, with home rental secured. Updates on neighbors, weddings, moves, and community events fill the week including Red Cross plans, road postwar work, and local civic notices.

Margaret Welch

Families at Walnut Move to Farms or Select Other Work

A local list records numerous moves as residents from Walnut relocate to nearby farms or other jobs. Names include the Mast, Conrad, Heta, Krantz, Spangler, Williams, Holmes, Beauchamp, and several others shifting from Washington, Winfield, Olds, and surrounding areas to farms around Crawfordsville and nearby communities.

Walnut Crawfordsville Marek & Marion D Kipp Winfield G. W. Max Mast Washington Joe Conrad D. N Howard Williams S. K. Orris Frank Courtney Mrs. Courtney Wapello Allen Scheeffer Brighton Ris Farm

Deaths of the Week and Missing Airman Reported

Death of a well known 81 year old native of Wales after a long illness. One daughter Della at home. Two sons Ed and Fred Humphreys reside in Wyman. Tech Sergeant Glenn Stutsman of Wellman reported missing during a training flight from Clovis to Denver. He is 23 years old.

Wales Della Fred Humphreys Wyman

Well known local resident dies in car on way to doctor

A longtime local resident of 69 years died suddenly Monday evening in a car while en route to see a physician. He was 71. Funeral services are planned for Thursday. The note lists several relatives and connected individuals including Donald Jackson, and references ties to Mrs. Harry Doty, Mrs. Selmar Johnson, and Mrs. Joe Frain of Brighton.

Murray Conger Lloyd Oleta Malin Besse Washington Julius Long Beach Calif Allen Congere Donald Jackson Harry Doty Selmar Johnson Kenneth Elmore Joe Frain Brighton el Monte

Maiden Falls Twelve Feet In Tumble

Seven year old Elizabeth Lohberger tripped while going upstairs on an errand, fell twelve feet from the bannister, struck her head and was unconscious briefly. The next day she recovered with a sore spot but appeared okay. Mrs. Joe Lohberger (Theresa Quinn) was shaken. Move to Minn.

Elizabeth Lohberger O. K Joe Lohberger Theresa Quinn

Wit and Wisdom From a Local Column

A collection of pithy aphorisms on marriage church beliefs and social manners. It offers wry observations about aging marriage, preaching, overshoes, and domestic kitchen dynamics, reflecting a late era candor and humor in everyday life.

Anna Elizabeth Birney Finney Dies at 63

Mrs H C Finney Anna Elizabeth Birney Finney died suddenly on Friday at age 63. Funeral services to be held locally. She was beloved by many and had not been well recently.

Dwight Prince Warren, Ariz Louisiana Helen Little Lloyd Little H. C. Finney Anna Elizabeth Birney Finney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richard McCleery Sara J. M. Tiloyd Jessie Stewart Journal Force Howard Hazen Roger Hazens Barbara Shannon Stoker O. K. Clapper Owosso Dora Steck Richard Stewart Mr Chipper Stewart J. E. Lemmon Stella Latehem Mrs. Latehem Mr. Lemmon Lemmons Joe di Lorenzo Mary Juliet Joe Falke Washington Democrat Alex Miller Mr. Conger Frank McFarlane Havre Ross Coulter McFarlane Farmers Cooperative Iowa Ave Roberta Ann Stewart Jacksonville Florida Wilton Webb U. S. "Naval Reserve Beeville Texas Roberta George C. Stewart U. S the Waves U. P Howard Crozier West Main Street Clay Henry Woodford Clay Township George Buckley National City and Farmers Trust Co New York City Hugh S. Johnson Bamford van Dyke North 2Nd Ave East End John Bidwell W. Wilson Warren Cox Bill Brown Josephine McElhinney Cora Williams South Marion Avenue D. W. Anderson Harry Baker Joe Wolfer Annabelle Jackson North Marion Avenue Helen Klepfer I. Rothschild Glenn Mace George Breitenbach E. H. Pierce Jesse Guy Montevideo, Minn Ed Page Harry S. Ward Snouffer Ward and Co Me G DuBois North Marion Ave Omaha Mrs. Caughey Southwell Helen Anderson California J A. Porter C. A. Boice P. G. Ahrens G. N Barclays Denny Wm. Blair Madison Street Ruth Norris W. C. White University Hospital Iowa City R. T. McCall James Story Covenanters Ira Bowman Ottumwa Frances Eicher Jones Funeral Chapel F. W. Eastwood Warren Stewart Bill’’ Beenblossom Marilyn Falk JoAnn Wilson Jane Whitehead Marsha Bailey Frances Miller Marilyn Cook George Dowell A. R. Coddington Paul Snakenberg Bette Max C. Birka Phoenix Ariz Elaine Bell Cyrus Birka East Virginia Street Phoenix, Ariz J. G E. D. Morrison, Jr Sonos Saint Simons Island Richard Myers Winifred Gerdes Sat Colorado Springs John FE. Adams Martha Z. Caldwell Frank Burdette Moore Wilbur Caldwell Frank Moore Latehem Keeley Altho Methodist Church J. Lloyd Lewis Mrs Rose Lewis Chicago Edna Lewis Loyola University F. C. Surface Robert E. Jefferson Street Gerald Dettwiler East Main Street M. P. Lewis Sheridan Wyoming Alice MecAtlin Cedar Rapids George Clinton Stewart Ensign Wilson Herman Webb United Presbyterian Church U.S Elmer Bontrager Dale Voorhees Carl Voorhees Jane Baldrige A. E. Baldrige Denver Josephine Howard Miss Howard Colorado Women’s College At Jane Ed Sorrell Mercy Hospital Joe Falk Marcus Moch Detroit, Mich Pvt William Arnold Transportation Corps New Orleans Rodney Arnold Fred Neiswanger E. Stutsman Andy Blattner Wed Harry Ramseyer Board of Education Marion George Charlotte Balérige Red Cross W. B. Dupuis Grace Hill Ladies Aw The W. S. Eldridge Chas. Brown Ister Davis Henry Bailey Desser Bridge Roger Sherman Clerim Meek Mary Berry Mary Manners Cherryholmes Ainswor Dale Bales Piesant Plain Tewn Cher Holmes Harold Littrel Oldstrom W. Rich Walter Rich Littrel Maurice Krabill Wayland Alva Town Holmes T. M. Holmes Rober Holmes T. & Holmes R. A. Beaucham Robert Holmes Ollie R Farl Lowe Beauchamp Phillip Marshall Cannes Colon Tindill Crawford J. H. Crawford Welier Evans Wraue Luther Williams Columbus Glen Dunkin Griffith Humphreys Fred Elmore Calvin Gormley Wenatehee Wash Charles Snyder Kans Ed, Irve and Roll Gallagher W. B. Kerr Russell Manning San Diego Cloyce Kerr Ames Pormer State School For the Blind Minn Mr. and
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