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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1944
Page
3
Local notes recount a car veering into the east side McLellan store causing door and window damage but minimal further harm. Obituary and community notices follow, including tributes to Charley Winter and several local deaths, marriages, and civic events with parish and club activities, weather thoughts, and a reminder to vote Tuesday.
S. Sargeant Joseph J. Skubal killed in action over Germany on Sept 28 after being missing. He was born Aug 28 1924 near Riverside and trained as an aerial gunner, receiving air medal and oak leaf cluster after 15 missions. Survived by parents a sister Ida Dorothy and twins Charles and Francis, plus grandmother Mrs Nettie Shradel.
Jesse B. Myers of St. Petersburg Florida celebrates his 87th birthday, marking his membership in the Three Quarter Century club. Born in Ohio, Myers reflects on a long life and ties to the state.
Mr and Mrs Joe Cortum of Pilotburg mark their wedding anniversary today in a quiet observance. The couple are longtime residents of Pilotburg and celebrated with family.
Sherel Ann Roth daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Roth celebrates her birthday today with three candles on her cake marking another year.
The birthday list notes Captain Max Donaldson stationed in England along with celebrants Mrs Bernice Dunbar Dill of 76 township Harry Green Sam A Marsh Ted Pratt and Mrs Max Raymond.
Two candles will be lit on a birthday cake tomorrow for Barbara McDowell daughter of Mr and Mrs John C McDowell of West Chester. The event honors Barbara's birthday with family involvement in the McDowell household.
Mrs. Jess Raymond and Mrs. Pearl McNeil of Crawfords ville Mary Kay Morrison of Fairfield Alice Shelangoski relocated from the Panama Canal Zone T/3 Charles Morris stationed in Puerto Rico Nelen Stewart a WAVE in Washington D C will observe birthdays tomorrow at their posts
A string of short notices from Wellman and surrounding areas covers new management planned for Burlington stores, Des Moines shoe store leadership, a Cincinnati rabbi visiting, Wellman night lights on main streets, the first Rose Reid club in Des Moines, a new baby daughter in Sioux City, moving homes in Wellman, a wild duck found on pavement, a county baby health contest cold, and a seven month old prize winner Everette Kephart.
The Republican women installed two radios at the high school drawing a crowd voicing fears about Coolidge and Dawes. The Thea Chocolate Shop added a soda fountain with Frigidaire system to serve forty gallons of ice cream. Paul Armstrong opens a Northawn Ave produce store near Stewart hardware. Invitations issued for the wedding of Louise Livingston and Horace Jeremiah Voorhis on November 27. About 450 attend Mothers and Daughters banquet at United Presbyterian Church.
Thirty years after their marriage Capt and Mrs J J Kellogg received an unexpected visit from G A R members at their home to mark their golden wedding anniversary with a social gathering and celebration.
The Presbyterian women cleared 139 dollars at their rummage sale held Saturday.
The Presbyterian church at Haskins burned to the ground on November 4 in a 2:30 am blaze. Erected eight years ago the building cost 3000 dollars, with 2000 dollars of insurance in force.
The notice lists Mrs. Clarence Logan, Joe Cortum of Pilotburg, Mary Catherine Red linger, J. W. Cox, Mrs. Phil Antonoff, and Nick Schillig as those accepting birthday congratulations tomorrow.
Paul Brock 41 died suddenly from a heart attack Monday morning. He was son of the late Oscar Brock and Mamie Tracy and survived by his wife two children a brother and a sister. Winter Hollingsworth 58 died Sunday at Washington County hospital after being moved from his sister Carrie Winter Berdo’s home. He was son of Enoch and Ada Hollingsworth.
Zelpha Brook McLaughlin aged 45 died from burns after attempting to burn trash in a stove and her clothing caught fire. Survivors include her parents husband two daughters and a son Cpl. Robert McLaughlin. Eardley Bell aged 100 died at the home of his daughter-in-law in Welltu an on Saturday.
J C Conger aged 85 died November 2 at his daughter's home. He moved to the area in the early forties and spent years in the shoemaking trade.
The quote notes that bearing can strike unpredictably like lightning and suggests many boast wisdom because others never hear them speak. It contrasts easy criticism with the challenge of creating 2004 music.
Johnny Schonberger’s long running hit Whispering tops charts for over 23 years and now serves as Twentieth Century Fox’s theme for Greenwich Village in the new Technicolor musical opening at the State Theatre. Carmen Miranda Don Ameche William Bendix and Vivian Blaine star. The tune is used with symphonic elaborations and a three piano rendition by three artists. The song is expected to remain a hit for decades more.
Mrs Evan Reese Laura Leppert Rees of Columbus Junction aged forty dies at University Hospital Iowa City Monday. She is survived by her husband a brother and a sister and by other relatives.
Albert Hammond Farmer, aged 74, passed away Sunday following a prolonged illness. He was a longtime resident and is survived by family and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Killed in Action Eugene Young 18 son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Young of eight miles southwest of town served as ship s cook third class reported killed in action in southwest Pacific. Emma Belle Pine James 57 died in Washington county hospital after major operation and a second procedure days later.
The hospital log lists multiple admissions including William Bruegge and Charles Stewart. It records two new births to John and Davison of Brighton and Evans of Wellman, with weights 8 pounds 0 ounces and 8 pounds 6.5 ounces, respectively, and several discharges and medical procedures throughout the week.
A weekly roundup notes fund drives in the county, war loan quotas and dates, local service and church activities, marriages, births, and community notices. Events include Poppy Day, Armistice observance, Red Cross dressings quota, and ongoing church revivals. Local reports cover accidents, deliveries, travel, and civic updates across Iowa locations.
Dee Lee transferred ownership of the former Lou Wombacher residence to Mr. and Mrs. George Birney. Mrs. W Kyle hosted members of Fortnightly Public Affairs Department No. 2 on Thursday.
Funeral services for Charles J. Winter were held at the L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev. George Kerr in charge. Pallbearers included Ralph Shannon Howard McCleery W. G. Stewart Manton Hebner C. C. Wilson and Lloyd Lytle. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
Funeral services for Paul Brock were conducted by Rev. Alfred Trenerry at L. A. Jones funeral home. Pall bearers included Pete Cnossen Frank Tongwell Charles Gilbert Gerald Moothart Howard Kerr and George Williams. Burial followed at Grove cemetery.
The motto In God We Trust was placed on bronze two cent pieces following the 1864 act. It first appeared on gold and silver coins on January 1, 1866, excluded from the dime due to size, remained until 1907 when new designs omitted it. The 1908 act added it to all coins except the dime, and since 1916 it has appeared on the dime as well.
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