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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1945

Page

8

Elizabeth Bell undergoes major operation in Chicago hospital

The note reports Elizabeth Bell, a relative of James Cunningham and Mrs Corawell Wilson, had major surgery at St Luke’s in Chicago last Saturday and was recovering well by Wednesday. It also recounts light anecdotes about Al Terrell, Elizabeth Irwin and other Washington visitors, plus the Sherlock family reassignment to Washington and medical concerns from a tropical skin disease.

Washington Elizabeth Bell St. Luke's Hospital Chicago James Cunningham Corawell Wilson al Terrells Elizabeth Irwin Rowl Miss Irwin Jin Mr. Tervelt Frances Stewart Sherlock Edward Sherlock United States Navy Washington, D. C California Frank Carter Frances

Fifteen Graduate From Eighth Grade At Special Program

Eighth grade graduation exercises at the Brighton high school featured two one act plays as fifteen students received diplomas. Named graduates include Richard Allison Virginia Gowey Keith Troskins Loig Knerr Carrie Morgan Charles Pacha Leland Roberts Rosalie Robison Lee Sehooley Jane Snider Darlene Zickefoose Elaine Swick Geraldine Whitaker Sam Sistern Richard Morgan.

Edna Crile Brighton Richard Allison Virginia Gowey Keith Troskins Loig Knerr Carrie Morgan Charles Pacha Leland Roberts Rosalie Robison Lee Sehooley Jane Snider Darlene Zickefoose Elaine Swick Geraldine Whitaker Sam Sistern Richard Morgan

Ainsworth Notes Busy Weekend and Local Sales

Ruth Norris reports in Ainsworth that Mr and Mrs Albert West visited from Chicago and spent the weekend at the W C White home. Local families attended a Methodist Sunday school potluck at Mary Woodside’s home. A household goods sale of Mina West and Oscar Freeland occurred Saturday afternoon and Glen McCullough bought the estate property.

Knerr Texas Henry Knerr Chicago Vogt George Milam Mary Lou Stacy Harry Stacy Ames Dave Irwin Ethel McChureh Washngton McChur Ruth Norris Ainsworth Albert West W. C. White Methodist Sunday School Mary Woodside Join Woodside Burlington Maury Woodside Dorothy Alexander Moline

Handle Plugs Carefully and Safe Cord Practices

The note warns against hitting plugs against hard objects or yanking cords. It advises not to kink twist or knot cords or let them touch surfaces. It also prohibits handling a wet cord and hiding cords where they will be stepped on.

Sufferer Dr Edwin Miller Returns from Overseas

Fragmentary note describes Dr Edwin Miller of Chicago recently returned from overseas as a sufferer. It states the illness is distressing but not infectious and mentions Captain Sherlock has twenty one years in the navy.

Ccarrier U.S.S. Guadalcanal Daniel V. Gallery USN Chicago Guadalcanal Edwin Miller Sherlock J. P. Norfleet Bode Cape May N. J United States Navy International Sound

Mormon Leader Heber J Grant Dies in Salt Lake Home

Heber J. Grant president of the Latter Day Saints church died at his family residence in Salt Lake City after weeks of treatment. Elevating to the presidency in 1918, his death leaves the council of 12 apostles to govern with George Albert Smith acting leader at age 75 until a new president is chosen.

Heber J. Grant Latter Day Saints Mormon) Church Salt Lake City Grant Council of 12 Apostles George Albert Smith International

Community Notes From Grandview May Social Roundup

Grandview residents report on dinner gatherings at the Eltermiller and Enfield homes. Visitors include Herrs, Parber, Kyle, Steiner, Nickell, and Wagamon families. Mrs Hanley is hospitalized in Marengo. well wishes expressed. Royal Neighbors group held a Friday chicken dinner for about 20 attendees.

Delbert Maxwell Grandview Will Eltermiller Jim Herr Carl Herr Joyce Ellen Packwood Eltermiller Dan Steiner Bud Nickell Lee Walton Mearl Charles Hanley Charles Parber John Kyle Mearl Enfield Wilson Rodgers Tom Hanley Perry Wagamon Will Wagamon Wagamon Harvey Wagamon Loren Lovewell Bud Vans Fows City

Invention of wheel predates 2100 B C according to illustration

A dated depiction shows the sons of Ramesses I riding a chariot with six spoke wheels around 2100 B C. The roller bearing, cutting wheel friction by over eighty percent, appears more than three millennia later.

Rameses

Nazi Sub Surrenders Sparks War Claims

A surrender of a Nazi submarine is reported as part of wartime events while a separate Ohio stateline note reports 78 percent of farms now have access to electricity. Local authorities confirm ongoing rural electrification efforts across Ohio.

Sewing Machines Need Cleaning and Oiling for Longevity

Sewing machines kept well cleaned and oiled will last for generations, extending their usefulness and reliability across eras. Regular maintenance helps preserve performance and value for collectors and users alike.

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