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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1939
Page
3
A nostalgic county column surveys local life in Washington including home styles, cemetery road plans, garden blooms, and community notes. It mentions Edna Darbyshire Babcock’s death, farm and school news, cabin project, and social events such as the Mothers Day party and junior high tea.
Washington reports Russel Jennings chosen as district governor of the Y's men with Starland Mead named state treasurer at a Washington meeting on May 4 and 5. Other notes include local obituaries, school plays, hospital day plans, a Girl Reserves banquet, and various community notices.
Twenty years ago Professor R Daugherty transfers academy management to Nora Corvette and Marie Jericho while aiding Dr G W Hay to restart the Eckles tile factory. New workers quickly raise two hundred dollars to repay school debt.
Ralph Shan Non, who came home from the south with malarial fever, is reported much improved and steadily recovering, with doctors optimistic about a full convalescence.
Last minute changes made attendance impossible. Departments hosted delightful celebrations at the Benblossom residence with lawn dinners and turkey. Mrs. Beal’s home hosted Department 1 for a cooperative luncheon as others enjoyed the garden and floral baskets arranged by her son Don.
Fred Neiswanger John Little and Harry Nutt recently purchased vehicles from Wooley Bros across from the Democrat office Liv Hollingawirth also bought a large Mitchell from the dealer.
The article notes Anna Jarvis spearheading Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May, with carnations signaling status of mothers. It also lists a Sacerction Society event at a local school, a return of Pudge Mac Gugin to Lemmon Pharmacy, a job change for James Warner, and a neighbor adding an extension at 296 South Second.
A Calif resident from Palo Alto name Charly Warkinsorn returns home after years away. The note mentions his growth from a small boy to a handsome young man as part of a local society notice.
Controversy surrounds a proposed Coppock Bridge with Washington county offering half the cost while Henry and Jefferson counties would share the rest. Jefferson balks, speculating that Washington benefits most, as local residents express frustration with Fairfield officials.
Rain delayed cemetery road work while Thursday’s thugs began on the project. Howard Dawson faces charges in Tipton for obtaining money under pretenses after allegedly borrowing and selling a horse. Harry W. Bowies named supervising elementary principal for Washington schools and to lead teacher training at junior college. Washington to attend obstetrical convention in Cleveland with maternity service exhibit. Jane Nicholson from Washington DC and Alma Hartz of Des Moines visit health consultants. Public schools music program praised. Mrs A S Smith visiting with Dr Smith after Methodist conference in Kansas City. the Smiths from Perry, Iowa. Carol Lean Doran injured elbow by a tree fall. cousin Mrs George Marshall aiding. Mary Rickey among 240 Iowa State Teachers College students honored for scholarship and campus life. S W Livingston travels to Washington DC for American Law Institute. wife to visit Chicago. Dr and Mrs A W Crow attend Iowa osteopathic physicians’ convention in Des Moines. Portrait cartoons of Washington business men soon to be printed. Band concert draws crowd despite cold. Baptist church reports 31 new members in past year, current 406. Grace Hill quarry supplies rock for county roads. Elm Grove cemetery flag pole ordered for Memorial Day dedication. Washington County women.
The article lists numerous local items: fines for license violations, health service classes led by Pearl Olson, funeral of Mrs. Wilson Martin, high school sports results, Hi Y mothers banquet with 125 attendees, Harvard Phi Beta Kappa honors for Charles Bear, marriage license entries, travels and visits of local residents, and community events including dances, theater, and church activities. It notes new schools progressing, underpass completion, homestead exemption filing, and Rotary attendance at a Des Moines convention.
Mrs Bert Babcock nee Edna Darbyshire died Saturday evening after a brief illness at sixty one. She married Bert Babcock in 1919 and is survived by him. Mrs Fred L Wilson, formerly of Pueblo, died suddenly. maiden name Margaret Frank, family listed at Valley. Jesse Pickering of Pleasant Plain, 49, died Monday after a five year illness.
Obituary notes Minnie Eigar died at Brighton with her mother present. Kate Singmaster widow of Thomas Singmaster died at the old Singmaster ranch near Keota at her daughter’s home. Also mentions pension for Marion Neal and local economic notes on a pickle factory proposal and a hens strike in Iowa.
At the hospital this week a son was born to Mr and Mrs Leonard Marie at 7 20 AM weighing seven pounds. Theodosia Turner underwent an appendectomy and several others had operations or admissions including Mrs Earl Grady major operation JoAnn Schantz Crawfordsville and John Maxwell admitted for medical treatment. Several dismissals occurred including Mrs Ray Hough Keota and Mrs Tom Cantoni with baby Thomas Michael.
Mrs. J. C. Mitchell of Crawfordville had a tonsillectomy this morning and was discharged. Joe Wieland of Riverside was admitted last night. Charlotte Fisher of Wellman and Donald Lee Crow of Columbus Junction were admitted yesterday for treatment. Mr and Mrs Darrell Leffler welcomed a son at 11 55 last night weighing six pounds fourteen ounces. Mrs John Atkinson and Everette Miller were discharged yesterday. Mrs Leonard Marie and her son Jerome Leonard were also discharged.
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