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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1949

Page

4

Ramblings and Remnants of a Jewelers Career

Bruce Cowden recalls Homer Stephen who grew up in Keota and worked in a Wireota jewelry shop. He trained at Elgin Illinois trade school learning watchmaking engraving and later ran a jewelry store with repair and engraving while pursuing optometry as his main profession. He moved from Akron and Pueblo to Washington after a chance meeting with Lemmon aboard a train.

Wireota Homer Stephen Elgin Ill Akron Ohio Pueblo Colo Colorado Washington Columbus Junction Cc. S. Lemmon

Optometrist Stephen’s career weaves from jewelry to eye care

Stephen, after 12 years at the Lemmon store and training at Northern Illinois School of Optometry in Chicago, shifted from jewelry to optometry. He operated in the old Masonic temple until a 1930 fire, then opened an office on the west square and later moved to East Washington street with Paul Horak. He kept a watch department briefly, and enjoyed band music and duck hunting as longtime hobbies.

Tillinois School of Optometry Chicago Hobson Masonic Temple Mr. Stephen Washington Street State Theater Paul Horak Stephen Washington

Learned Trade in Wales Shoe Repair Man

John Samuel James a Washington shoe repairman born in Merthyr Tydfil Wales settled in the United States after two trips here and a stay in Iowa He worked in Wales and the UK during World War I then moved to Washington in 1920 He helped in hisfather s grocery before taking over a shoe repair shop on South Iowa Avenue five years ago He and his wife visited Wales and London during a 1940s trip to see the wartime ravages

Wales Sam James Washington United States America Iowa John Samuel James Merthyr Tydfil South Wales William James James East End Columbus Junction Harwood and Moore Iowa Avenue Mr. James London England

Merry Makers Meet With Mrs. C. Ashby

The Merry Makers club gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Ashby for a business meeting led by president Mrs. Irvin Bomber. The group enjoyed needlework and visiting, with plans for an April meeting hosted by Mrs. Donald Smith featuring a flower exchange and a house cleaning hints roll call. Refreshments with a St Patrick day theme were served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs. Eugene Shaver, and Mrs. Bomber.

Merry Makers Club Charles Ashby Irvin Bomber Donald Smith Eugene Shaver Bomber

Comets to Meet J C Cardinals in Washington Match

Two top Washington basketball teams the Sport Shop Comets and the Junior College Cardinals meet Friday March 1 at the high school gym with a 6 30 preliminary between ILanecoln and Stewart sixth graders. The showcase helps raise funds for the high school athletic fund.

Junior College Cardinals Sport Shop Comets Washington Ilanecoln Stewart Comets Cardinals

Manning Out As New Cage Champion Looms In Iowa

Iowa high school boys basketball braces for a new champion after Manning’s 1948 titleholders fall 47 to 37 to Forest City in Ames sub state. Forest City’s Dean Rye scores 17 as Iowa City vs Davenport meets in AA sub-state final for a shot at the state finals.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa City Manning Forest City Ames Dean Rye Davenport

Augustine Guests at Saddle Club Dinner in Washington

Mr and Mrs S W Augustine attended a Washington Saddle Club potluck at the Thompson home Wednesday at 6 30 PM with forty members present. After a brief meeting, court whist occupied seven tables. High women scores went to Mrs Lloyd Augustine and Mrs 8 W Augustine. top men were Lyle Lowe and Merle Warner.

S. W. Augustine Washington Saddle Club Glenn Thompson Clifford Thompson Lloyd Augustine W. Augustine Lyle Lowe Merle Warner

Nurses Alumnae Plan District Two Entertainment

Washington County Nurses Alumnae held a meeting at the Squire home with eight members and one guest Mrs. Lloyd Swift. President Wiley Anderson led business and tentative plans were set to entertain district two nurses in April at the nurses home with county association assistance. Refreshments featured St Patrick's day decor. Pine Lumber Leader notes Alabama leads in pine timber with nineteen million acres producing lumber, boosting state rankings in the industry.

Ed Squire Emily Bayliss Washington County Nurses Alumnae Association Squire Home Lloyd Swift Wiley Anderson Nurses County Nurses’ Association

Boys Basketball Scores From Iowa Meet

Sheldon defeated Mason City Milford 49 to 34 while Sheffield lost to Ottumwa 32 to 4. Waterloo West defeated Dubuque 50 to 41 and Mc Gregor beat Dundee 53 to 41 at varying venues.

Mason City Milford Sheffield Waterloo Dubuque McGregor Dundee

Firemen Put Out Small Roof Blaze at Lemley Home

Washington firefighters were called to the Charles Lemley residence on North Seventh Avenue after chimney sparks ignited the roof. Prompt action stopped the fire from causing major damage, extinguishing it after a small hole was burned in the roof.

Washington Charles Lemley North Seventh Avenue

Driver Recovering After Wreck Near Ainsworth

Jack Nicholson of Knoxville injured in a truck collision east of Ainsworth Wednesday morning is resting comfortably at Washington County Hospital for scalp lacerations exposure and shock. Thomas Frank Coss of Seneca Illinois the other truck driver was uninjured. his vehicle carried dynamite.

Jack Nicholson Knoxville Ainsworth Washington County Hospital Thomas Frank Coss Seneca,ll

Local News Roundup from Ottumwa Hospital and Nearby Events

Mrs. Delmar Yoder underwent surgery at St. Joseph's hospital in Ottumwa and is reported to be getting along satisfactorily. Her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Jackson were with her early in the week. Nearby, many out of town relatives attended Mrs Harry Bishop's funeral. Lt Strater stationed at Camp Carson plans to settle in Colorado Springs with his wife LA Strater. Various visits and drives to Des Moines for basketball games are noted, along with social calls from Ottumwa and Letts residents.

Delmar Yoder St. Joseph's Hospital Ottumwa Charles Jackson Yoder Harry Bishop Wayne Hethcote Corning Howard Linder Iowa City George Goble Edward Goble Ainsworth Ray Linder Myrtle Meier Juneral Ethel Naugie Davenport Roy H. Thompson Atlanta Itt H. Strater Colorado Springs Colo Lt. Strater LA. Strater Army Camp Carson

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