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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1941

Page

3

Rocking Chair Brigade notes and town social updates

Mrs Edith Simmons Nelson and her husband travel from Monson Mass via New York to San Diego before returning home. Fortnightly Lincoln school meeting entertains, raises funds, and features a Drama department play. local residents discuss gardens weather and upcoming visits with occasional fire incident at Lemmon apartments.

Edith Simmons Nelson Hotel Pennsylvania New York City Monson Mass San Diego Calif Third Ave

Hospital Roundup Notes Dismissals Births and Procedures

A hospital report lists multiple entries: William Van Sant of Brighton discharged after acute appendicitis. births to Melvin Hillery and Carl Nelson with weights seven pounds four and seven pounds two ounces respectively. several tonsillectomies and appendectomies performed or noted. Other patients admitted for observation, X rays, or emergency wrist fracture treatment.

Washington William van Sant Brighton Ella Coon Ainsworth Harry Reister East Main Street John O'Loughlin Roberta Josephine Winetka J. O’loughlin Kalona Melvin Hillery South Marion Carl Nelson Route 1 Luella Mae Blankenhorn David Blankenhorn Route 2 Harold Rees Columbus Junction Kathleen Godfrey West Madison David Peek Fast Pleasant Plain Douglas Dale Fuhr William Chmelar Route 4 William Hook Des Moines Janet Tines L. C. Crawford North Marion

Passing Years in Sty Washington and County News

The column recounts local histories and notable events spanning fifty years in Sty Washington. It notes splinter injuries, gas line workers hurt, a California visit, a $100 junior college scholarship, rural graduates, a death and hospital fund, school commencements, a cheese factory fire, new teachers, and plans for a county hospital.

Washington County Hospital Harold Magnuason Darlo Kans John Gozzala Texas Jim Shuttles Nashville, Tenn Glen Fields Harold Yates

Students entertain mothers in home economics class

The home economics class at the high school entertained seventy five mothers last Friday. Various students performed and displayed work while a social program concluded the event.

Review of the Week's News from Washington and Nearby

Invitations issued for Jo an Elizabeth Kee ley to John Corcoran in Evanston Illinois. Marriages announced for Dorothy Baumert to Private John B. Combs of Camp Bowie Texas and Vera Stutsman to Courtney Kline in Evanston. Community notices include fund needs for playground work, dairy week plans, and a water memorial service, with many local marriages engagements and civic events listed.

William Mort Keeley Evanston, I Joan Elizabeth John Frederick Corcoran Evanston Floyd Baumert Keola Dorothy John B. Combs Camp Bowie Texas Kirksville, Mo FE. E. Stutsman Vera Courtney Kline Washington Y’s Men Joe Duen Washington Junior High School

Speaking likeness of R E Shannon in Evening Journal sketch

A humorous reminiscence describes photographer’s attempts to keep R E Shannon from seeing his portrait as a reporter recalls the moment a man misstates his name. The piece notes Shannon’s smile, attire and the paper’s effort to reveal the sketch with the issue.

Evening Journal Journal Eady R. E. Shannon

Parrot Press memories and a three year college plan

A crowd reaction recalls old Parrots in the Express office with an electric iron anecdote. The piece notes 554 liberal arts colleges backing a three year college program to let high school graduates graduate before draft age, with twelve week summer sessions. Dinners at the Country Club showed strong attendance Thursday night.

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Deaths and local tragedies cross the region

Obituaries report Carl Koehler of Ainsworth dies at 85 after living at home. wife Julia Reuben and nine of twelve children survive. Wellman Wellman, 37, dies after an auto crash. Maplecrest truck owner injured then dies. Keokuk driver John C. Wornah dies later. Sarah Anna Farris widow of Dave Farris dies in Pasadena on May 13. Fern Giffen and Pat, Hollywood, as survivors. Wayland resident dies of heart attack at 76 with wife, daughter, brother, and sister surviving.

Carl Koehler Ainsworth Germany Julia Reuben Wellman Maplecrest Keokuk Swift John C. Wornah Sarah Anna Farris Dave Farris Pasadena Fern Giffen Pat Hollywood Wayland

Mrs Jake Rudolph Ida Rudolph dies after long illness

Mrs. Jake Rudolph Ida Richardson Rudolph of Rubio died at Washington County hospital after a long illness. She is survived by three sons one daughter three brothers and one sister.

Harry Kuntz Washington County Hospital Jake Rudolph Ida Richardson Rudolph of Rubio

Auto crash involves Towa liquor truck and Missouri car

A liquor control truck driven by William R. Hook of Wapetlo collided with a passenger car from Missouri. One man was hospitalized and the truck required repairs.

Towa William R. Hook Wapetlo Missouri

Patterson Dies at 66 After Long Illness

David J Patterson, noted county citizen, died from cancer after weeks of suffering at age 66. His wife Dora Martin, a former resident, survives with a son named Robert. Move Shop S Reister and Sons relocate to 110 East Washington Street.

Patterson David J. Patterson Dora Martin Robert Move Shop S. Reister and Sons East Washington Street

Open House for New Masonic Temple Friday

The public is invited to visit the newly dedicated Masonic Temple during an open house Friday afternoon May 22. A closed lodge session was held last night when the building was formally dedicated.

Masonic Temple

Catherine Hull Elected to Purple Masque and Phi Beta Kappa

Catherine Jane Hull was elected to membership in the Purple Masque for theatre excellence at the university. She majors in Speech Pathology and graduates this year and has recently been elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Catherine Jane Hull

Pre Nuptial Parties Honor Anna Marie Anderson

Anna Marie Anderson, the honored guest at several pre nuptial parties, is set to marry Milburn A. McKay in June.

Margaret Davison Richard Skipton Anna Marie Anderson Milburn A. McKay

Visitors Pack Masonic Temple Event

The article notes more than 500 people visited the Masonic Temple on Friday. Among out of town guests was Roll Organ of Chicago.

Masonic Temple Roll Organ of Chicago

Bell Retires After Forty Years At Local Post Office

After forty years of service, Harry Bell retires from the local post office amid illness from an infection in his head and eye. Victor Masson, long time clerk, becomes permanent carrier.

Bell Harry Bell Victor Masson

Postpone Plan For Washington Hotel Rejected

Last night the Walsh Building Co of Davenport failed to win approval for the new Washington hotel. The project is not abandoned and the hotel is to be built next spring or the following year.

Washington Walsh Building Co Davenport

Washington girl wins Illinois beauty prize

Wanda Neiswanger of Washington is named the most beautiful young woman in Illinois in a Chicago Tribune conducted contest. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Neiswanger.

Wanda Neiswanger Fred Neiswanger Washington Illinois The Chicago Tribune

High School Presents Annual Dedicated to Miss Ella Woodford

The annual publication at the high school, edited by Richard McCleery, was released as part of the Annual Day Day event. Miss Ella Woodford is honored for many years of faithful service before severing her connection with the school. A May Festival was staged on May 24 at the High School building.

Jerry Selis Jerry Sherman George Benson George Jerry Sam McCleery Howard McCleery Sam Ella Woodford Richard McCleery

Remembering a cold May snow and ruined corn fields

The speaker recalls May 22 1882 when six inches of snow fell in Washington County. They note Andy Hauenstein in Crawford township had a large corn field that froze to the ground, erasing the crop.

Samuel Conner Washington County Andy Hauenstein Crawfords Township

Busy City Hospital Records Monday Morning Activity

The City hospital had two appendectomies on Monday morning, patients include Mrs. Dave McLaughilin and George Beckerman. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Conger and another girl to Mr. and Mrs. Will Harwood.

City Hospital Dave McLaughilin George Beckerman Julius Conger Will Harwood

New Court House Election Noted in Wayland News

Wayland News reports Henry County will hold an election on June 6 for a new court house costing $100. The note questions the small amount and recalls a $65,000 cost twenty five years ago, contrasting with larger Washington County.

Court House Wayland Henry County Mr. Pleasant Washington County

Married in Knoxville A Chinaman as Bride

A Knoxville wedding last week united a white woman and a Chinese laundryman. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Thorn. The piece questions social norms and religious views, noting the groom’s wealth and attractiveness and jesting about Knoxvilles quirks and Casey of the Express.

Democrat Knoxville Rev. Thorn Knoyville Casey The Express Elbert Hubbard

New Roof for Lafayette House for John Goods

Old News mentions construction of a new roof by Bill Smith on the Lafayette House for John Goods who will use it with a Washington property. Ira Rathmel resides on B. F. Brown's farm west of town.

Harold Edward Barenek Riverside Harry Fred Strathman Bill Smith Lafayette House John Goods Washington House Ira Rathmel B. F. Brown

No Operation A Sutherland Refuses Appendix Surgery

No Operation A Sutherland declines appendicitis surgery and shows improvement. Reports quote him using strong language when urged to submit to the knife. The U P General Assembly in Des Moines met last week and revised its creed to allow a man to marry his deceased wife's sister.

Austin Sutherland U. P General Assembly Des Moines J. H Rhea Rel

Mail Delivery Brings Rural Free Service Hoped For

Rural boxes will receive Saturday delivery starting, ending long wait for country residents who have waited patiently for mail service to begin.

Piano on the move in Pueblo train lot

The shipper Dewey moved Mabel's piano to Pueblo on Tuesday morning. Slow packers delayed the process as Ed Bovee arrived late. Train staff and passengers helped load the piano into the express car with effort and teamwork.

Judge Dewey Mabel Pueblo Ed Bovee Henry Campbell

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Rocking Chair Lincoln School Wolmet Sara McCleery W. McLaughlin R. G. Cherry Clarice Meek Ted Michels Mason City W. E. Anderson Carl Haneker Arkansas J. C. Carris Susie Pee California John Timmerman Peoria Gordon Dean Meeker Decatur Lil Gordon Mummie Lemmon Elsie Glassburner Richard and Douglas Fuhr Glen Fuhr Richard Lee IN Sty, Washington D. C. Russell Griff Humphreys Iowa City Mable Livingston San Dimas Helen Livingston Voorhis School George Griffith Stanley Simpson W. F. Bickels Benteco Burlington A. W. Yard Dublin John Mangold Central Josephine Martha Morehous Lisle Morehouts Cecil Rogers Pleatus Burgess Wayland High School J. A. Harwood Fanny Fanny Elizabeth Harwood Adah Simons Peterson Fairfield Duane Griggs Byron Snider Hancock Griggs Lloyd J. Proyer Erma Stutsman Wood River, Neb Kenneth White Keith Sweet Harry Ditmars Olympia, Wash Albert Tracy University Hospital Ada Hollingsworth Dudley Gray Ellen Green Krause State Soldiers and Sailors Home Putnam County Selective Board H. M. Lee Margaret Sexton Margaret Eleanor Carolyn Virginia Dannie Linda Brindley Clara Dobras Terlee Ralph Thompson Dave Brindley Ames Bob Thompson Iowa Albia Dianna Coffey E. D. Morrison, Jr Ainsworth High School Coe College Roy Caviness Karen Keith Kenneth Adel, Iowa M. C. DeLong Paul Horak Allied Mutual Casualtty Co Vernon Peters Clinton Eardley Bell of Keith Wells Nancy Macon Mackie’s H. M. Hill Highland Two Rockwell City A. B. Sehmoeller William McConaughey Charles Thomas BE. M. McConaughey Ralph Poole San Francisco Myrtle Poole P. H. Frank Merle Miller Presbyterian Hospital Waterloo Frank Kurtz D. M. Kurtz Denver Colorado Ira Lute State Chamber of Commerce Bob Downing Mrs. Rapp Rockwood Dale Duncan Melvin Dubuque W. I. Duncan Tom Duncan I. Rothschild Dora Chapman Yankton, S. C Jo Ellen Margolin Nellie de Witt Dean C. A. Phillips Iowa Commerce College A. Anderson Janet Martin Jean Acheson Gwendolyn Ramseyer H. C. Hull Kalamazoo van Riper Eleanor Keagey Shirley Peterson Jean Mathers Raymond Weeks Roberta Wheelan Shirley Relief Corps of West Chester McCleery Presbyterian Church Sunset Park Red Cross Carris Manufacturing Company John Baldrige John Stewart United States Navy Legion Rooms P. J. Seigers of Newton Leslie Gates J. LeRoy McGraw Bob Anderson 135 Pounder Bob Jackson Thelma Benson Dave Benson John Wagner Howard Wagner Legion Lyle Box Geraldine Bartow Fred Reid Nick Roth Roy Means O. Schmitt St. Louis William Masson W. J. Masson David Masson Pearl Taylor Cedar Rapids Edward Barker Helen Masson Maywood Rock Island Milwaukee al Crone Lawson Crone Cloyce Crone Donkins Woodrow Crone Geraldine Phyllis Crone Ed Davis Wayne Normann Lillian Crone Cora Davis Bill Simpkins Glenn Bush James Oswalt
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