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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1946

Page

4

Rocking Chair Brigade notes and community updates

Mrs. W. D. Booth returns from a New York visit by plane to Chicago and a train, recalls old Rock Island depot days, and hopes for a new North Iowa Avenue depot. The column blends house moves, repairs, local gossip, church activities, student class efforts, a Rock Island railway hearing, and Fortnightly Club highlights with social updates on neighbors and events.

W. D. Booth New York Rock Island Depot Rock Island Iowa Avenue Frank Rogers Frank Court House Wayland Road There Brighton

Passing Years in Washington Health Unit and Local News

The Board of Supervisors approved state and federal funds to establish a health center with $8,800 earmarked for prospective mothers and infants starting July 1. Washington band concerts return to Wednesday nights on the Rock Island vacant lot with crowds. Ruth Stewart to teach music in city schools. The Sons and Daughters of the USA grow in rural districts, backed by DAR. Coast to Coast store sold to J W Bottcher of Charles City. Robert Risk hospitalized after a non serious auto collision. Ada Montgomery to take his place as math instructor. Cement roads planned for Sunset Park with bird houses and a new band stand lighting project.

Board of Supervisors North Iowa Ave Washington Rock Island Sunset Park

Night shirt grip and glasses prompt thoughtful quotes

A collection of wry reflections on practicalities and appearances. It notes a man should carry a grip to avoid questions about his night shirt and questions whether a woman’s refusal to wear glasses affects age perception. It also remarks on marriages between ten year partners and bald men, and the comfort of dry wood on a rainy morning.

City Council Meets in New Hall for Timely April Water Use

City council in the former Commercial Club building convened as water works superintendent Perry Jordan reported 5 844 000 gallons used in April. Alice Meek and her aunt Mrs Walter Wilde arrived in New York en route to Rochester and Detroit. Mothers and Sons banquet at the Y drew over 100 attendees. Ed Sullivan returned to work after a four month layoff from a broken leg.

Perry Jordan Sup’t The City Water Works U. S M. R. Meek Alice Meek Walter Wilde New York Alice Rochester Detroit Mich

Prairie Flower Church Dedicated After Fire Recovery

The Prairie Flower church, rebuilt after a fire, was completed and dedicated on Sunday. Costing $10,000 and fully paid, the project benefited from a $100 subscription secured by Tom Thompson who contributes generously to the churches.

Prairie Flower Tom Thompson Tom

Best Essayist Graber Wins State Fair Route

Noble resident Joseph Graber earned first place with his essay How Good Roads Benefit the Iowa Farmer and advances to the state fair. Judges were Ella Woodford Anna Dawson and W M Keeley. A city council proposal seeks county hospital support for a new street from South Iowa Ave to the hospital with an estimated cost around 4500 dollars. The city would fund about 3000 dollars if the hospital provides the right of way costing about 1500 dollars.

Joseph Graber Noble Iowa Farmer Ella Woodford Anna Dawson W. M. Keeley New Street Iowa Ave

Guzeman Birthday Celebrated By Family and Friends

A. H. Guzeman, Son of the Revolution, marked his 98th birthday on May 1. A sister, who lived to 101, was referenced as part of the family celebration.

Wyman Harriet Horton Dougherty Bert Dougherty Harriet

Washington High to Represented by Debater Bertha Hay

Bertha Hay daughter of Dr and Mrs G W Hay will represent Washington High in an Oskaloosa declamatory contest reading Bill He Thay. A bridal shower honored Marian Bandy who will wed Edgar Porter soon hosted by Eva Fleming and Nita McKeon with Alice Meek and Mildred Tappen hosting Friday night gatherings.

Bertha Hay G. W. Hay Washington High School Oskaloosa Hay Bill He Thay Marian Bandy Edgar Porter Eva Fleming Nita McKeon Alice Meek Mildred Tappen

Miss Patton Elected to Public Post

Miss Della Patton, a teacher from Winona Minnesota, was elected to a public post. The brief item notes her selection and the location Winona.

Patton Della Patton Winona, Minn

Let Mother Alone by Kathleen Norris

Kathleen Norris urges leaving elderly mothers free to run their lives, sharing a New York 83 year old example. The piece warns against domineering daughters and emphasizes autonomy, respect, and the happiness found in independent choice.

Kathleen Norris Woman's World New York City California Mama

Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Local Notes

Local hospital notes record admissions and discharges including Mrs. Paul Evans and Mrs. Paul Edwards as surgical patients, births to Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Brinning in Keota and Mr. and Mrs. Oren Yoder in Parnell, and various tonsillectomies appendectomies and medical discharges among residents of Keota, Wayland, Ainsworth, Brighton, and West Chester. The bulletin lists names and addresses with procedures and times across multiple days.

Paul Evans East Second Street Paul Edwards Haskins Gayle Brinning Keota David Miller, Jr Kaiona Oren Yoder Parnell Virginia McLaughlin Route One Harry Duncan Columbus Junction Glen Stoutner Ora Hochstetler Merlin Lee Mernia Lou Joseph Wasgon Ella Louise West Chester

Review of the Week's News from Noble County Farms and Tales

A long, busy round of local notices spans farm changes, moved families, club events, and civic updates. The Nebels bought the Kauffman farm near Noble, Kauffmans moved to Wayland, and a Memorial Day plan with 4 H club show is underway with Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau backing.

Clayton Nebel J. R. Kauffman Noble Kauffmans Wayland Chamber of Commerce The Farm Bureau

Deaths of the Week Highlight Local Residents

Crawfordsville resident Mrs. Fred Mitchell 56 died Sunday night at Washington County hospital. Maiden name Reubsam. Survived by husband nine children and two sisters. Mrs. Bruce Moore Francis Celia Moore 76 died Monday at home north of West Chester. Jour nalist from Dayton Grove for years. Survived by husband one son and three sisters. Wayland resident 59 died Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant hospital. Survived by wife two sisters three brothers. Washington County farmer of seven miles west of Washington died in University hospital Wednesday after July 17 illness. He was 63, son of Franklin and Christina Brewer Smith. Four children, a brother and a sister survive.

Ray Whitehead West Second Street Russell Kendrick Route Four Lyle A. Wilcox Bernard Wolf U. P Carolyn Hamilton Morrell Ottumwa Paul Stoltz Jesse Miller Washington Todasday Fred Mitchell Crawfordsville Washington County Hospital Reubsam Bruce Moore Francis Celia (de Long) Moore West Chester Dayton Grove Wayland Mt. Plesant Washington County University Hospital Wed Franklin Christina (Brewer) Smith

Army personnel updates and medical note in Iowa report

News notes show Pvt. Robert L. Burham assigned new address 17198294 Cas No 58 Pit 3 APO 21621 San Francisco California. Pvt. R. E. Whisler departed from Iowa City by air for Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland after a 12 day home furlough. Mrs. Frank Embree was taken to University Hospital at Iowa City for treatment.

Robert L. Burham San Francisco Calif Pvt R. E. Whisler Iowa City Aberdeen Proving Grounds Frank Embree Laken University Hospital At Iowa

Morrett Rites Set After Denver Death

Francis Morrett of San Francisco aged 37 died at his daughter's Denver home. Survived by two daughters and a brother John of Washington plus sisters Susie Cleo Margarita Martha and Kathryn all married and living away. Funeral services in San Francisco Monday at 2 PM at L. A. Jones Funeral Home.

Francis Morrett San Francisco Calif Joe Morrett Denver Colo John Washington Susie Cleo Margarita Martha Kathryn L. A. Jones Funeral Home

Balles Family Visits City From Ann Arbor

Mr and Mrs John J Balles stay several days with Bridges and Knupp relatives. Mrs Balles formerly Jane Knupp worked on a hospital staff in Ann Arbor Michigan. Mr Balles recently returned from the European theater where he served 18 months in the county intelligence corps of the US Army. He plans to resume university work later.

John J. Balles Bridges Knupp Ann Arbor Mich

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