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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1944

Page

4

March Weather and Local Happenings in Washington

A March mood pervades as robins return. Marion Anderson dies in Davenport, and Washington mourns Mrs Kerr and others. Property deals mark the week with Karl Little buying the Knapp place and the Washington Democrat building becoming a furniture store. Wedding bells ring for Roberta Stewart and Wilton Webb as 250 guests attend.

Karl Little Harve Wilson Knapp S. Second East Madison Street Amanda Schulty Ray Schulty Earl Charlie McConnell Washington Democrat South Marion Ave Alex Miller Robert Templeman Bethany Roberta Ann Stewart Ensign Wilton Webb

Deaths of the Week in Council Bluffs Hospice Care

Mrs. Harry Shrader 81 former resident died in a nursing home in Council Bluffs after a stroke. She was the second wife of the late Harry Shrader 90 of Brigh ton. Bedfast since Feb 26 after a fall. Father of Mrs. Ralph Scott died in Rolla Missouri hospital. Brother of Anna Eagle Harmeiler died at home in Fremont Nebraska after a long illness. One son is overseas. His wife sur-

Marion Anderson Ab Anderson Washington Davenport Charles New York Marian Slavik Chicago Rev Fred Miller Margaret Moninger Buffalo Center Ella Smith Marshalltown T. T. Keeley W. B. Kerr Frank McFarlane California Kerr Cloyce Kerr Ames W. F Charlie Ashby Jennie Hennon Mr. Jurging Council Bluffs Harry Shrader Brighton Ralph Scott Rolla, Mo Anna Eagle Harmeiler Fremont Neb Sur Adeline Juzeler Peter Boyle Des Moines Ina Caldwell Frank Edworthy D. C. Stewart Steve Frank Stewart Geo. Sturgis Calif Lucetta McConaughey Clay Mills Soldiers Home Burich Clarence Rathmel Milwaukee Wis Cpl Harold Rathmel Dale

PASSING YEARS ITEMS IN WASHINGTON DES MOINES AREA

A county newspaper page lists candidates, business moves, local deaths, and society notes. Putnam candidate for sheriff, L C Willits in auto trade for 23 years, Mrs C Speer elected historian, Harwood store remodels, Gale Heacock buys Daily Tribune, John Deere store opening, Mrs Cora Scofield book, William Boice earns track honors, I W Schenefelt to move Studebaker garage, Six Cylinder Love lecture, sheriff’s paper service by mule due to bad roads, multiple deaths and obituaries, marriages and new residents in 1914 Washington and Davenport areas.

Preacher Challenges High Assessment on Church Bill

A preacher questions the legality of a church tax or bill he deems excessive, arguing the charge burdens the congregation. He seeks clarity on rights to contest, delay, or reduce the payment under local tax or church exemption rules.

Hospital Discharges and Admissions List

The report lists multiple hospital discharges and new admissions across locations including Mrs Glenn B Holden 917 North Iowa avenue and Mrs C A Drishana with daughter Mary Elizabeth. It notes surgeries such as appendectomies and tonsillectomies, x ray treatments, and a lacerated hand from a runaway team with Bryan Coakley.

Glenn B. Holden North Iowa Avenue C. A .Drishana Mary Elizabeth Meville Donaldson Gerald Ray West Second Street Floya Blankenhorn Crawfordsville William Moberly Route Tne Karen Way Neff Route Two

Linen shower and wedding plans mark Mrs Stewart event

Mrs J M Lloyd and others hosted a linen shower for Roberta Ann Stewart with a 1 PM luncheon. A prenuptial supper followed at Mr and Mrs Manton Hebner's home and later the wedding party was hosted by Mr and Mrs George C Stewart at the State cafe after rehearsal.

J. M. Lloyd Henry Berdo George Morrison Theodore Bailey Manton Hebner Lloyd Roberta Ann Stewart Fred Stewart George C. Stewart State Cafe

Review of the Week's News Highlights

A long list of social visits, weddings, anniversaries, travels, and wartime updates fills the week. Notables include Golden Wedding anniversaries for L. T. Burham and A. B. Orris, weddings in Jacksonville and Tampa, moves, hospital and military transfers, and community events at the Red Cross and Presbyterian church.

Renewal of Incorporation for West Chester Telephone Exchange

Public notice of the renewal of incorporation for West Chester Telephone Exchange in West Chester Iowa. Details include name continuity to West Chester Telephone Exchange, principal business in Iowa, authorized capital stock $16,600.88, 8 directors, officers by stockholders’ and directors’ meetings, corporate debts to private stockholders exempt, renewal period twenty years beginning after Secretary of State issuance, dated February 16, 1944.

West Chester Iowa Purerr West Chester Telephone Exchange J. A. Huber Mae DeLong Treas

Nail making sparked by American innovation

The text notes that true progress in nail making began only after the United States achieved independence. Within six decades after 1777, American inventors and businesspeople transformed nail production from hand cut strips into a modern manufacturing process.

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