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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1938

Page

3

Perley and Beeyard Nature on California Canyon Life

In Carbon Canyon, neighbor Perley of the Moreheus family tends a busy cabin garden. He keeps eight hens, bees, and flowers, while his wife Carrie improves. locals laugh at his bee costume and admire the roses. Nearby, Lisle’s cabin, water and electric work, and hot sulphur baths draw visitors as the Morehouses host friends and share tales from the valley.

Perley Moreheus Carbon Canyon California Josephine Morehous Carrie Lisle

Passages From Washington and Local School Events

A 10 year ago note reports Earl Dickinson of Brighton as state spelling champion who placed eighth nationally in Washington D C and met President Coolidge. Other items cover a senior class mystery play The Cat and the Canary with lead actors, a country club party, junior college oratorical contest won by Norman Sage, DAR history prizes, a memorial tablet for General John A Logan, new electric crossing signals approved by city council, Wilbur Wolary earning a patent for an operable chair, and Mrs John McLaughlin visiting Chicago to learn new surgical dressings.

Earl Dickinson Brighton Washington, D. C Earl Washington President Coolidge

Obituary for Frank Bandy A Kind Man Remembered

The writer sorrowfully mourns Frank Bandy noting his unselfish nature and kind deeds. He faced ill health with quiet dignity and refused inactivity, remaining an ideal patient. The message conveys deep personal loss and ongoing remembrance.

Frank Bandy

Betty Babcock to wed Herman O Gaebe in Chicago

Betty Babcock daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Babcock of Chicago announces engagement to Herman O Gaebe also of Chicago. Gaebe attends Northwestern Dental School and no wedding date has been set. Betty has visited Washington often and has many local friends.

Betty Babcock John A. Babcock Chicago Herman O. Gaebe Northwestern Dental School Betty Washington

Time Flies In San Diego May 1938 Personal Notes

San Diego, California records a reflective column dated May 13 1938. The writer recalls spare time minutely and recounts birthday and Mother's Day plans for Josephine Sprague in Pasadena and visits to Stanely Miller in Los Angeles. The entry praises Mrs Beale and her artisan home while noting her husband Heath arthritis and humor.

San Diego Calif Josephine Sprague Pasadena Mrs. Thomas Beale Georgia Smith Canfield Mrs. Beale

Hospital Births and Discharges Report

At the hospital Saturday Mr and Mrs Edward Shalla Kalona are parents of a son born at 655 pm yesterday weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. Doris Jean Duttweiler Wellman was dismissed last evening Monday Kenneth Fuller Crawfords ville underwent a minor operation this morning Archie Euwer underwent an

Edward Shalla Kalona Doris Jean Duttweiler Wellman Kenneth Fuller Crawfordsville Archie Euwer

Postmaster to fly Italian flag with US flag for WWI anniversary

A. R. Miller received word from President Wilson to fly an Italian flag alongside the American flag to honor Italy’s entry into World War I with the Allies on May 22. Charles Mucnaini aided ceremonies at the post office. M. H. Fedderson, county agent, begins organizing pig feeding clubs in Washington county with several boys already joining. Each contestant feeds two pigs and the best entry goes to the August show. Graduation recital highlights Miss Nellie Link at St James school auditorium with Lin e McKeone and Beasie Swift assisting.

A. R. Miller Wilson Charles Mucnaini M. H. Fedderson Washington County Nellie Link St. James School Madeline McKeone Beasie Swift Miss Link

Walter Meek Wins Tivyde Speaking Contest at Crinnell

Walter Meek son of Mr and Mrs MR Meek won first place in the annual Tivyde speaking contest at Crinnell College. Meek spoke on Cardinal Mereler a self composed piece. In a separate note four youths were injured in an automobile accident near Columbus City and suffered serious injuries including a broken leg for Amarelle McCreedy and broken bones for Pearl Boileau Rolla Westing and John Miller as the car rolled over.

Walter Meek MR. Meek Tivyde Crinnell College Meek Cardinal Mereler Columbus City Amarelle McCreedy Pearl Boileau Rolla Weasting John Miller

Hospital transfers and dismissals detailed in local notices

Nola Mae Press was transferred to University Hospital at Iowa City yesterday morning. This morning an appendectomy was performed. Dismissed yesterday from the hospital were James Pulver, Juanital Weidner and Ethel Mae Churchill of Keota.

Nola Mae Press University Hospital Iowa City James Pulver Juanital Weidner Ethel Mae Churchill Keota

Local Court Notices and Medical Updates From The Week

Wednesday Mrs John Pehler and daughter Nancy Jane were dismissed this morning. Thursday Kenneth Fuller was dismissed yesterday for his home in Crawfordsville. Friday George Asken was admitted yesterday afternoon. Mrs Leona Fisher Wellman underwent an appendectomy last evening. Rita Teslik was dismissed for her home in Riverside yesterday afternoon. John Birney Washington was admitted this morning.

John Pehler Nancy Jane Kenneth Fuller Crawfordsville George Asken Leona Fisher Wellman Rita Teslik Riverside John Birney Washington

High School Commencement and Various Local News

Fifteen seniors received diplomas at the Opera House with a two part program including essays and an address by Prof. Daugherty and a class play The Elopement of Ellen. The page also notes a window fall mishap involving Master Robert McGugin and other school events, parties, and community notices across arts sports and civic matters.

Opera House Prof Daugherty Ellen Frank Taylor Elizabeth Erwin Ralph Zeck Ralph Bunce Etta Whiting Floyd Elwell Howard Hill Mise Emelia Grecian Robert McGugin Roy McGugin Robert M.D

Review of the Week's News in Wellman Area Highlights

Long column notes incidents and updates from Wellman and surrounding towns. Miss Lucy Dempsey escaped injury after a car skid near Haskins. Miss Helen Cresswell resigns as welfare worker to join Polk county WPA. Various community events, weddings, school notices, sports updates, and local improvements are summarized with multiple named people, places, and institutions.

Lucy Dempsey the National Bank Haskins Helen Cresswell WPA Polk County Martha Foster Burrell Foster of Wellman New County Welfare Oi Miss Cresswell Miss Foster Marshalltown Sioux City

Complexion experts and overlooked daily foibles

A jumble of aphorisms and quirky observations on appearances fear aging routines and daily habits. The excerpt hints at cosmetic disguise joked about as expertise and notes on procrastination memory and taste in coffee.

Company D Heads to Tampa From Des Moines

A group including Mr. and Mrs. Will Manners Mr. and Mrs. Owen Wilson Eli Nelewanger Mrs. Morehous Miss Ola Hamilton Miss Ruth Latta Mrs. W H Latta Howard Lane head and Sam Manatt left Des Moines for Tampa Florida. They rode to Davenport to bid goodbye.

Tampa Des Moines Florida Davenport Will Manners Owen Wilson Eli Nelewanger Morehous Ola Hamilton Ruth Latta W. H. Latta Howard Lanehead Sam Manatt

Crawfordsville Firefront War News On Handcar Ride

War brief notes Crawfordsville residents Will Walker Ed Neal Will Crooks Neal Sherry Georges Yeager and Dan Fox heard the fire whistle and rode a handcar from Crawfordsville to obtain the latest from the seat of war.

Crawfordsville Will Walker Ed Neal Will Crooks Neal Sherry Georges Yeager Dan Fox Seat of War

Lost Horse Killed in Mysterious Train Incident

Henry Diedrich lost a horse at the depot when a freight train passed by. The animal tumbled and died with little struggle, apparently from a fatal blow. The event is noted with terse humor about its worth as a war horse for Cuba.

Henry Diedrich Fried Cuba

Deaths of the Week in Washington County

Deaths include Will J. Crozier 69 longtime Washington township assessor who died at Washington county hospital after four weeks illness. James Lester Sigmund Cedar Rapids native formerly of West Chester died at University Hospital Iowa City after two years illness. Dr J C Boice 91 Civil War veteran and longtime county physician died at home after frail health. wife survived. they marked 68th wedding anniversary last December 20.

Will J. Crozier Washington County Hospital Mr. Crozier Washington Township James Lester Sigmund James L. Sigmund Cedar Rapids West Chester University Hospital Iowa City J. CO. Boice J. ¢. Boice Washington

Class of 00 Field Meet At Mr and Mrs Samson Home

Miss Fleming invited her B class pupils to an indoor field meet at the Samson home. Referee Miss Woodford and timekeeper Mr. Whitney oversaw events with winners including Ralph Mintek in Standing broad grin and Ernest Berquist in multiple contests. Homer Ashby presented Miss Fleming a token of appreciation as the hour closed.

Miss Fleming H. F. Samson Miss Woodford Whitney Ralph Mintek Ernest Berquist Theodore Turner Gent

Obituaries for Thomas Wykert and Ralph Woodford

Thomas Wykert 81 of Columbus Junction died at home after a long illness. Ralph Woodford 69 died at his daughter Mrs George Statler in Brighton after several weeks illness. gangrene listed as cause.

Thomas Wykert Columbus Junction Ralph Woodford George Statler Brighton

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