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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1941

Page

4

Timothy Crimmins shelter life and community kindness

A detailed reminiscence centers on Timothy Crimmins living under a bridge, his past music study, work with the Goliah Miller family, and ongoing care from the Millers and local Americans. The piece connects Crimmins’ family history, open hospitality, personal cleanliness, and lingering public attention amid broader notes on Serb relief and community auctions.

Timothy Crimmins Timothy Under the Bridge Goliah Miller

Deaths of the Week W. M. Terry 89

Well known old time resident W. M. Terry died at his son J. L. Terrys Florida home. Burial will be held here Thursday morning.

W. M. Terry J. L Florida

Widow of County Sheriff Dies at 81 in Clemenceau

Mrs. John Teeter, widow of former county sheriff, died at Clemenceau Arizona at age 81. She lived there with her daughter Cora and family. Miss Cora Porter is also at Clemenceau.

John Teeter Clemenceau Arizona Cora Cora Porter

Wayland Man Aged 83 Dies At Home

An 83 year old man from near Wayland died at his residence two miles southeast of Wayland. No foul play is indicated and the death is being investigated by local authorities.

Wayland

Shaping Baby’s Bonnet By Balloon Drying Trick

A caregiver describes blowing a balloon to bonnet size after washing a baby or little girl's hat, inserting it inside the cap, and letting it dry to maintain the proper shape. The method relies on balloon support to set the hat’s curvature as it dries.

Hospital Discharges and Births Reported in Local Reading

A sequence of hospital discharges including Mrs Floyd Edwards and son Donald Lee from Ainsworth and other families from Keota Richland Swedesburg and Washington. A birth noted at 6:55 am to Manuel and Mrs McKune at 615 North Marion weighing eight pounds six ounces.

Floyd Edwards Donald Lee Ainsworth Will Easter East Washington Street Orville Griggs Larry Orville Keota Ivan Cummings Richland Manuel McKune North Marion Joe Wolfe East Washington

Passing Years Notices and Local Happenings

Obituary note for Des Moines resident O Loughlin aged eighty, details on family ties and widow, plus community updates from St Joseph to Washington Iowa. Local items include civic elections, weddings, theater, travel, snowblock news, society visits, staffing changes at Lytle Grocery, and business improvements in town.

Community Notes Highlight Local Events And Changes

R. E. Shannon spoke at the Wayland community club and a church group visit followed. Washington school pupils prepare for an Iowa City play festival with Ruth Flood directing. Traffic signals readiness prompts public adaptation. Welfare director Stephen B. Jones reports 3800 cases in the past year. Multiple local residents travel, marry, or graduate from Glendale. Dentists from Cincinnati will lead a full day clinic. Soldiers relocate from Camp Bowie to Fort Snelling. Health and housing moves include Mrs. Hilma Larson’s return home and health improvements. Dob served at Nashua church, missionary day draws a crowd. Draftee Richard Yansky returns home after nonacceptance. Roosevelt High School speaker Edwin H. Griffith discusses local topics. Ice cream merchandising course in Omaha. Marines bound for San Diego. California vacation trip ends. Community redecorating at Modern Appliance. Presbyterian choir hosted by Mrs. Fred Reid. Yellowstone naturalist Thomas Parsons featured. Postnuptial parties and K C hall entertainment noted. Farm Credit Administration official Carl W. Danielson to visit on April 1. One of the most interesting events closes the brief report.

Review of the Week's News

A collage of local notices and social happenings. The Slossers plan a southwest departure with Harold Wehr replacing George Slosser as Davenport Democrat correspondent. A California art display visits Iowa City as various residents announce weddings recoveries and moves.

George Slosser Southwest Mr. Slosser Davenport Democrat Harold Wehr

Discharges and Admissions Reported in Local Hospitals

Thursday Mrs Ronald Jennings and daughter Patricia Elizabeth were discharged to their home at 111144 West Washington. Joe Wolfe discharged to his home at 1203 East Washington. Mrs Floyd Mundt admitted as surgical patient at 611 South Seventh Street. Maurice Lane of Harper admitted this morning as surgical patient. Friday Wilbur Darby of Washington route 3 dismissed yesterday. Frank Welte discharged yesterday to his home at Richmond. Jacob Hubbel of Wellman admitted yesterday afternoon as medical patient.

Ted Ross Ronald Rex Swedesburg John Hesseltine Washington Route 4 Dwight Wittmer Ronald Jennings Patricia Elizabeth West Washington Joe Wolfe East Washington Floyd Mundt South Seventh Street Maurice Lane Harper Wilbur Darby Route 3 Frank Welte Richmond Jacob Hubbel Wellman

Arrow Shots and Smalltown Sayings

A collection of humorous maxims about family, work, and urban life. The observations touch on parents and children, weddings, sports, habits, and social quirks with wry, old fashioned tone.

Stacked grain plans amid farm labor and pests

Farmers weigh stacking grain to protect harvest when elevators are down and granaries fall. Properly stacked, protected from mice and rabbits, grain can store until lumber for repairs is available. Stacking aids stubble cultivation and prevents weed spread by visiting stock wagons.

Fire damages gym roof at Commercial Club

Fire swept the Commercial Club gymnasium roof yesterday causing substantial damage. Insurance coverage is reported at 5000 dollars. In other notes, Kra caw truck line was sold to Mark Pratt Karl Little and Lloyd Little. Also, residents J A Harwood Mrs T J Berdo and Catherine Null return from St Petersburg Florida. Women will vote for first time in municipal election on Monday March 28.

Kracaw Mark Pratt Karl Little Lloyd Little Flairs J. A. Harwood T. J. Berdo Catherine Null Frances Louise Null St. Petersburg Florida

Local Notes and Marriages from Janesville and Washington

Wilson from Janesville visits with her mother Mrs. Ella Wilson. Orville Wilder and Josephine Babcock wed at the Miller home on Foster Day March 27. The Methodist church on West Second Street sold to Washington Christian Church members for 10000 dollars, including lots church and parsonage. W T Carson buys J K Rheam’s plumbing interest.

Frances Wilson Janesville, Was Ella Wilson Orville Wilder Josephine Babcock Alex Miller Foster Day Old Methodist Episcopal Church West Second Street Christian Church of Washington

Yale selects Dr. Charles R. Brown as Divinity dean

Dr. Charles R. Brown of Oakland California accepts the dean post at Yale Divinity School and will begin soon. He has served as substitute at Old South Church in Boston since last December and is fifty is age forty nine.

Yale School Charles R. Brown Oakland California Yale Divinity School Old South Church Boston

Ready Bats Party Hosts Dinner at Max Miller Home

Miller hosted a dinner for the Ready Bats with music by Henry Steck and George Dempsey. Guests included Mel Kilgore Ben Wallace Clarence Proudfit Harvey Matthews and Homer Darbyshire. A son weighing 10 pounds was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs CC W Long.

Ready Bats Max Miller Henry Steck George Dempsey Mel Kilgore Ben Wallace Edgar Martin Ray Guest Clarence Proudfit Harvey Matthews Homer Darbyshire

Bride-to-be Wilma Rowe Hosts Prewedding Parties

Many parties honor Wilma Rowe who will wed Harold Shaw of East Orange New Jersey. The events highlight arrangements and social season leading to the wedding.

Wilma Rowe Harold Shaw East Orange New Jersey

Law Career Move by Schuyler Livingston Planned

Schuyler Livingston will relocate this June to practice law, having spent part of the recent weekend renting a house here for extended stay.

Schuyler Livingston

Light Vote Muddle at Brighton Over Light Proposal

Report from Brighton indicates a tied vote on the light proposition with Mrs. Ed Blackwood voting against it. She is said to be under twenty one.

Brighton Ed Blackwood

New Partner Joins Nicola Hardware Co Undertaking Arm

A new partner has been taken into the Nicola Hardware Co creating a three man undertaker team in town. The move adds an undertaking division so no man will be left waiting to be buried.

Nicola Hardware Co

Minister Rev. J. B. Shreckengast to leave ministry this year

The Reverend J. B. Shreckengast plans to resign from the ministry at year end due to his wife’s poor health and will pursue other work.

D. C. Barrett Bloomington Ind Rev J. B. Shreckengast

Barber shop duo sells business then plans Buffalo opening

Sell Shop Dave Kimmel and Remps Hampsher have sold their barber shop and will move to Buffalo to open a barber shop there during the exposition. Camp Washington reunions invitations issued at Mollie Cherry home hosted by Ella McNeil and James Baird. Claude Lemmons moves today from South Town Ave to Eli Scranton property.

Dave Kimmel Remps Hampsher Buffalo Camp Washington Mollie Cherry Ella McNeil James Baird Claude Lemmons South Town Ave Eli Scranton

Nobody Enjoys Being Watched While Eating

A terse remark notes social discomfort when another person observes someone while eating, highlighting universal unease and potential etiquette concerns in shared meals.

Silk Competition Spurred by New Mesh Stockings

A fusioned silk fabric from the Department of Agriculture develops sheer mesh stockings. The new fabric aims to boost silk competition by pairing silk with other fibers to create stronger stockings and broader uses.

Apartment of Agriculture

Woman Seeks Explanation on Separate Kets for Waste and Non Burnables

A Lena Ray Illinois woman asks why kets are not divided into sections for holding waste matter and for non burnable articles. She requests guidance on storage options and proper disposal.

Lena Ray, Il

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