Review of the Week's News: Masson Child in Honolulu for Treatment
Tom Masson the Iowa City doctor's grandson arrives in Honolulu for treatment of a rare fatal blood disease. A Japanese physician from the University of Iowa Medical School leads his care and reports notable improvement from prior hospital care in Iowa City.
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Honolulu
Tommy Masson
William Masson
Iowa City
W. J. Masson
Washington
Tommy
University of Iowa Medical School
Iowa City Hospital
Young Adult Leaders Rally Across Four Iowa Districts
More than 100 leaders from Methodist youth groups in the Burlington Ottumwa Cedar Rapids and Davenport districts attended a four district rally at Washington Methodist church on Sunday. Funeral services for W H Swailes of Bloomfield a former Washington and Louisa county resident are set for Wednesday at 11 in Bloomfield with graveside services in Columbus City at 3 for those unable to attend. Baby boy born Saturday in Sigourney to Mr and Mrs William Harper with grandparents listed and relatives visiting. Mrs Harper formerly Betty Schlatter. Additional relatives from St Louis and Minneapolis are visiting their mother Mrs Bert.
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Pierce Knox
Washington
Horace Heidt
Iowa
Mr. Knox
California
Burlington
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
W. H. Swailes
Bloomfield
Louisa Counties
Wagner
Columbus City
William Harper
Sigourney
J. D. Schlatter
Max Schlatter
Monmouth
Harper
Betty Schlatter
Fred Blick
St. Louis, Mo
David Solomon
Minneapolis, Minn
Bert
Washington County Farm Bureau elects new officers at annual meeting
Joe H. Jones of Crawford township named president and Howard Anderson vice president. George Horn of Jackson township re elected secretary, C T Johnson Jr of Lime Creek treasurer, A K Stoutner of Seventy six voting delegate with W R Richards as alternate. Gayle Cupp of Cedar township named county 4 H chairman. A turnip weighed two and a half pounds and measured 16 1 4 inches from George W Johnson of Ia East Washington street. Iowa State College reports 51 Washington county students enrolled this year across freshman to graduate levels. John R. Wagner of Morrow Bay California visiting Emma Barnett. Harvey Patchin and daughter Sharon of Dallas Texas visiting Ira Hough. Patchin to Joliet Illinois for tower job. Martin Whittaker to attend American Legion National convention in Miami Florida by plane from Moline Illinois. Harold L Watson mentioned.
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Joe H. Jones
Crawford Township
Washington County Farm Bureau
Howard Anderson
George Horn
Jackson Township
C. T. Johnson,Jr
Lime Creek Township
A. K. Stoutner
Seventysix Township
W. ©. Richards
Washington Township
Gayle Cupp
Cedar Township
George W. Johnson
Washington Street
Journal Office
Mr. Johnson
Soldier in Japan to Guam assignment follows hospital care
P. F. C. Harold L. Watson, 1938th RS, is hospitalized in Japan for several weeks and will be sent to Guam after discharge. His San Francisco postal address is listed. Marie Blattner is Grinnell College sophomore and elected chairman of her cottage intramural sports. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lindenmeyer of West Chester plan an evening trip to Ann Arbor and then to Washington for an extended visit. Mrs. John Cunningham spent a day in Cedar Rapids. daughter Betty returns from Waterloo to join Mr. and Mrs. Beryle Conley for the national TTT convention in Davenport.
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Winifred Ragan
Evanston, Il
Charles Ragan
Japan
Guam
Harold L. Watson
A. F
San Francisco
California
Marie Blattner
Grinnell College
Fred Lindenmeyer
West Chester
Ann Arbor
Mich
Lindenmeyer
Washington
John Cunningham
Cedar Rapids
Betty
Waterloo
DeWitt
Beryle W. Conley
Community club elects new board at annual turkey dinner
Friday Lee Holland T R Phillips and Gus Westermark won seats on the country club board replacing three term leaders T A Flenner T B Brown and W J Shannon. The event drew about ninety members and wives with other civic notes including a youth center fundraiser and university chorus membership.
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Lee Holland
T. R. Phillips
Gus Westermark
Country Club
T. A. Flenner
T .B. Brown
W. J. Shannon
Washington marching band wins district contest for state bid
The Washington high school band earned a superior rating at the Mt. Pleasant district contest, advancing toward another state championship. Local families welcome visiting relatives and note moves and social events around town.
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Washington High School
Mt. Pleasant
Deaths of the Week Karlene Kay Kitzman Keota
Five month old Karlene Kay Kitzman of Keota died at Washington county hospital Monday at 5:30 am. Funeral services set for Thursday at St Mary's church Keota with Rev C S Kempker presiding. Local obituaries note Mrs Jennie Myrtle Long found dead Oct 13 in Brighton garage, death ruled self inflicted after coroner's inquest. Jess Rodruck, 79, longtime Columbus City resident, died Oct 13 after illness, earlier staying with daughter near Wapello.
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Karlene Kay
Dallas Kitzman
Keota
Washington County Hospital
Brighton
Jennie Myrtle Long
Nellie Brown
W. S. Kyle
Washington County
Columbus City
Jess Rodruck
Rodruck
William Hawkins
Wapello
Karlene Kay Kitzman
St. Mary’s Church
Kempker
Angi Seummidt of Iowa City dies in Columbus Junction
Mrs Angie Seummidt formerly of Ringworth community dies at Restopia Nursing Home Columbus Junction after years of ill health. She passed away at 2 10 p m Wednesday afternoon October 13.
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Iowa City
Ringworth
Restopia
Columbus Junction
Death of Charles Doyle in Winfield
Charles Doyle father of Ver non Doyle and employee of the State and Fox theaters died at his home in Winfield.
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Vernon Doyle
State and
Fox Theaters
Winfield
Ten births at Washington County Hospital highlighted
The Washington County Hospital reports ten births in the last two weeks including Leonard, Alice Ellen, Norman Elvin, Wanda Maxire, Virginia Anne, Myron, Lyle Victor and Sidney Hugh among others. City council approves new sewer block on East Harrison Street spanning 29 feet east from South Iowa Avenue. High school annual staff announced with editor in chief Margaret Stewart and business manager Charles Long. Attendees at Shrine meet list and local obituaries note Harry Bell’s death at 67.
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Chester Holcomb
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Harrison Street
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Charles Long
John Westphal
John Young
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Catherine McConaughy
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Orval Korf
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Palm gifted to courthouse by Brighton couple for winter visit
Dr and Mrs M C Terry of Brighton donated a large palm to the county courthouse before leaving for California for the winter. Retail grocers were told unused sugar bought for canning may be returned on November 1 2 and 3. The Fox theatre, closed by the flu, is undergoing a thorough renovation by manager C A Pratt during the lull.
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Brighton
California
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the Fox
Foreleck
Funeral services set for Thursday at Winfield Methodist Church
The notice states funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock in the Winfield Methodist Church.
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Winfield Methodist Church
Mrs. Cook Receives French Letter For Comfort Bag
Mrs. R. S. Cook, who sent comfort bags to those suffering under German oppression, received a French thank you note. Washington County drive for United War Work aims was cut to 61323 dollars from 69000. The community will revert to standard time at 2 AM Sunday after daylight saving. Glenn Eldridge owns a button from a German second lieutenant’s uniform captured by Corporal Wayne Simmermann.
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Washington Country Organization
United War Work Organizations
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Wayne Simmermann
Washington
Hot Town Buzz Sweeps Through The City Gatherings
A busy Thursday night saw the W A C blowout the Modern Woodmen banquet and the Musical Union meet at Mrs Norton s with many residents attending. Co D soldiers received a royal Brighton welcome as Walter s band led crowds downtown. Miss Cora Williams and Julius Conger announced their upcoming marriage. A Peace Jubilee and carnival in Burlington drew crowds with notable figures including President McKinley and generals in attendance.
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Washington county health unit proves its value and permanence
The Washington county health unit has earned broad public support and is a stable, useful institution. Since its 1924 founding as a pioneer rural health service, it has grown smoothly with Dr. C. A. Boice playing a key role, earning lasting local recognition.
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Washington County
Washington
United States
C. A. Boice
Hayes Boys Win Races Boost Local Pride This Fall
On October 13 a one dollar round trip fare from Washington to Burlington for the day was offered. A L Smouse renovates Harvey and Warfel's rooms adding a new front and moving the stairway for L D Robinson's benefit to enable a south side telephone exchange on the upper floor. The Hayes boys’ horses are winning everything this fall, making them hot stuff.
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Hayes
Hospital Births and Admits Highlight Local Families
At the Hospital MONDAY Admitted Yesterday Mrs. Jennie Hering R38 medical. Dismissed Today Mrs. Richard Gullion and son. Births Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garland 415 W Main daughter 11 44 a m Mr and Mrs Roger Peters Columbus Junction daughter 10 56 p m Mr and Mrs Harry Baumert Keota son 8 15 p m Sunday Mr. and Mrs Orville Unzicker 928 E 2nd daughter 1 10 p m Mr and Mrs George Mills R daughter 1 14 p m Mr and Mrs Everett Curtis Crawfordsville daughter 5 350 p m Today Mr and Mrs Lawrence Moore Ainsworth a son 12 26 Aut
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W. Main
Roger Peters
Columbus Junction
Harry Baumert
Keota
Orville Unzicker
E. 2Nd
George Mills
Everett Curtis
Crawfordsville
Lawrence Moore
Ainsworth
Elizabeth Hicks in Wellman Family Obituary Items
Yesterday notes Elizabeth Hicks in medical context with Mrs Daryl Hoyle of R 4. Today lists Elizabeth Hicks with Mrs Austin Whetstine and daughter of Wellman and Mrs Harvey Wiles and son of Wellman.
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Daryl Hoyle
Austin Whetstine
Wellman
Harvey Wiles
Washington Transfer changes hands in Davenport sale
Rolla Crawford announces sale of Washington Transfer to W. D. Federlein and Robert L. Reisacker both of Davenport. The new owners acquire and will operate the transfer business locally.
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Washington Transfer Company
Rolla Crawford
Local Birth Notices From Kalona and Columbus Junction
Yesterday and today many families reported new arrivals. Charles Nelson underwent surgery, and new babies were welcomed in Kalona and Columbus Junction, including sons born to Dale Booth at 12 38 a m and Verton Miller at 2 p m.
Local births and hospital updates from Ainsworth area
Yesterday and today reports list births and medical events. LeHi Blanchard underwent surgery in Crawfordsville while Robert Koehler in Ainsworth received medical care. Several newborns announced at various homes including Leemer and McFarland in Ainsworth and other families.
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Levi Blanchard
Crawfordsville
Surgical
Robert Koehler
Ainsworth
Medical
Hospital Admissions List Adds Several Residents
Admitted yesterday and today are Joseph Ott and Kevin for medical care with Mrs. Leslie Blick at 608 S Ave B. Mrs. Paul Shaver at 459 FE Jefferson. 60 gicat. Today includes Mrs. Lawrence Moore and son of Ainsworth. Mrs. Merit Koehler and son R383. Mrs. Fred Speed and son. Charles Joseph Nelson. Robert Koehler of Ainsworth. Grant Humston.
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Joseph Ott
Kevin
Leslie Blick
S. Ave. B
Paul Shaver
FE Jefferson
Gicat
Lawrence Moore
Ainsworth
Merit Koehler
Fred Speed
Charles Joseph Nelson
Robert Koehler
Grant Humston
Health unit leaders stress disease controls and prevention
Dr. Mildred Doster and sanitary engineer A. L. Bennett describe the unit’s role in contagious disease controls, vaccination, and early diagnosis. The group works with schools, town councils, and clubs to promote sanitation, health inspections, and water quality in rural schools and communities.
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Dr. Doster
Farm Bureau
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Doster
Sanitary Engineer Proposes Plan With Washington City Council
The sanitary engineer has coordinated with the Washington city council on a pro proposed sanitation plan. The aim is to improve public health infrastructure and address sewer and drainage concerns in the city.
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Washington City Council
Public Health Efforts Improve Water Safety and Sanitation
The Washington county health unit reports improvements in drinking water safety as farmers test and correct issues with wells and improper well platforms. Efforts include sewer upgrades, polio vigilance, maternity care progress, and continued milk sanitation with clinics testing 1,870 women for early cancers and preschool vaccines in high uptake areas.
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Courts
Bennett
Washington
Dr. Doster
Health unit prompts serious note on county welfare
The unit director discusses health efforts while noting serious risks behind potential comic moments. She cites a mother’s misused term congenital versus congenial and recalls a nurse aiding a home birth, later returning for a baby with burns. She warns about unsafe well siting near a former privy and urges fuller public appreciation of the unit’s work.
Fatal Farm Accidents Rise Across States
An alarming pattern shows farm related fatalities averaging over one death per day nationwide. The data highlights ongoing safety risks in agriculture, underscoring calls for enhanced protocols and training to protect workers on farms across all states.
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