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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1940
Page
3
A column recounts community memories from Peoria and surrounding towns. It covers oblique notes on Ethel Ball Wilde, Jim Warner, local residents, chores, homes, recipes, and social affairs, with sketches of neighborhood life, portraits, and church notes.
Sudbury district in Ontario produces nearly all the world supply of nickel, a vital component in steels for armaments, says Collier's Weekly. The article highlights nickel’s pivotal role in defense and industrial steel production.
A collection of humorous maxims and homespun wisdom touching manners labor fate and relationships. The fragment showcases short quips about editors townspeople sailors barbers auctions and social habits with a playful edge. The tone mimics a light column of witticisms from a historical newspaper.
An archive of short local items notes Methodists beating the U P church in attendance by 180-125, Peter G Widmer buying Curl clothing store, teachers planning summer travels to Europe and southern states, Bill Shannon elected HiV club president, Elizabeth Lohberger and Daniel Keeler marry in Davenport and will live in Rock Island, a fire destroys a barn after severe lightning damage at the Albert Cherry house, rainfall totals reach 1.7 inches, American Pearl Button Co faces labor shortages risking factory relocation, Mrs Jones sustains arm injuries, Alma Hearne Holland missionary society formed at the Methodist church with Stella Palmer as president, Mort Keely visiting Excelsior Springs, A H Gazeman celebrates 102nd birthday, Charles Denison seeks sheriff nomination, Harrison Dodder sells home and may move to California, sugar priced at 25 cents per pound and eggs at 36 cents per dozen, town clock restored to proper striking at three o'clock.
The notices list J. W. Warner 71 died in St Louis after two years inval. Gladys Lattimore widowed daughter. Anna Lun ting 68 native of Germany died at County hospital after five year illness. Lewis L Goodlander Alice Grant Goodlander 54? 68? clarify. Mike Fritz 84 died at daughter's home south of Brighton maiden name Emma Pohren. William L Fisher 74 died of heart attack at old age assistance office. William Livezey 75 died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. James Hunter 87 died after extended illness. longtime Keota resident.
Funeral services for Mrs Alphretta Fry drew relatives from Bristow Washington and Kalone as well as Iowa City and Amish areas. News from Lansing says Mrs Miller and Mary Patricia remain in hospital with streptococcus throat and rheumatic fever. The L. T. Loa Younger group met at the Miller home with fifteen members led by Mrs Charley O Brown.
The L. H. Wallace home near the square was sold to P. G. Ahrens with possession due next March. The Wallace residence, begun September 18, 1879 and occupied November, 1880, was exchanged for 160 acres four miles southwest of town. Wallace family social center history noted. Ahrens plans move-in later.
Mrs. Anna Griffin travels to Ottumwa to visit her daughter Miss Mary Gertrude Griffin a social worker. From there she plans to visit Red Bank New Jersey to spend time with her son Lieutenant Robert W. Griffin and family. Local Hotpoint Cooking School event in St Marys hall attracted a large crowd with instructor Miss Bernice Lowen Chicago demonstrating electricity based cooking and prizes awarded to numerous attendees.
Tom McClean drills southeast of town for A B Carr down 150 feet and recently blew rock with dynamite to increase water flow. Two rock specimens intrigue Capt. Kellogg who notes they resemble gold, though progress depends on the rock’s return to the hole.
Headlines cover church improvements new birth at New Windsor Ill wedding announcements in May 1900 Namson and Montgomery grain yards change partner Sam son and Livingston Washington boy Ralph Livingston joins firm Sigourney watchdogs paint criticism and fires sparked by Alex mentioned in regional columns
Hospital notes report Earl Chambers undergoing major surgery this morning. Mrs. A R Ledger was discharged yesterday afternoon. Clarence Jarrard and spouse of Washington route 3 welcomed a daughter born at 8 27 weighing seven pounds three ounces. Mrs Clyde Cornick of Mount Union admitted for medical treatment. J M Welch of East Moline underwent an appendectomy this morning. Fred Werner of Washington admitted for medical treatment Tuesday Til dismissed this morning. A correction states a tonsillectomy was performed yesterday rather than an appendectomy as previously reported. Nels B Westermark and I Rothschild dismissed yesterday.
Mrs. Allen Conrad and baby Myrna Arlene were dismissed for home. Mrs. Clayde Cornick Mount Union was dismissed this morning. Donald Beenblossom, son of Mr and Mrs John Beenblossom, had an appendectomy yesterday. Mrs. Ronald Metzeer and Jane Anna Marie were dismissed yesterday afternoon in Oldsordias. Mrs. Ellis Murdock Riverside was dismissed yesterday. Mrs. Blaine Hawkins Ainsworth admitted for medical treatment yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Godwin Washington welcomed a daughter born at 9 15 this morning weighing eight pounds four ounces.
Mrs R L Livingston hosted P E O Chapter 1 with plans for Thursday. Washington residents traveled to Iowa City Thursday evening to hear Richard Crooks. The Glenn Davis family moved from Richland to a farm on route 2. Dr Keith Droz and family relocated to 633 Mast Washington from 401 Knst Main. Mr and Mrs George Means and son Eddie moved from Lemmon apartments to Mangold apartments on East Washington. Eighteen filed nomination papers for the Republican primary on June 2.
James Owen earns a Washington University medical scholarship amid Monmouth College ties. Local items cover road bids rejected by supervisors, incoming postmaster nominations, moves and anniversaries, hospital stays, a bridge contract, YMCA activities, new homes, a jail bond election, and upcoming May games and concerts.
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