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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1941
Page
3
A reflective column shares a parable about friendship, illustrating that being a good friend attracts companions. It recounts community life notes, church events, and letters from former pastors abroad, highlighting generosity, patriotism, and everyday kindness amid wartime concerns.
A series of medical notices records multiple hospital events including births, appendectomies, tonsillectomies, and admissions. Notable items include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Roe Horak at 3 05 with weight seven pounds 13 ounces and a son born to Senator and Mrs Frederick P Cromwell at 2 PM weighing eight pounds 14 ounces. Several residents underwent emergency procedures or were discharged, and several injuries from automobile accidents were treated. Names include Dorothy Denison Daryl Robertson Karl Megdelson Leif Kadison Oscar Ostroff Esther Hay Cromwell Beenblossom and others with locations Brigh ton Washington Wellman Harper North English and Chicago.
State highway commission grants permission to close all four sides of the square during the fall festival. Rerouting will occur until the festival ends, with rides and concessions allowed around Central Park.
A well known Washington county woman who had lived in the community since 1880 died at Brighton on Sunday morning. She was born in 1867 and her maid was Eliza Rebecca Katherine Simmers.
Mrs C Hollingsworth Mae Long Hollingsworth a former Washington resident died at her Long Beach home after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Cal Long. Survived by her husband and one daughter Betty Mrs F A Gunn.
The former resident and son of the late Tom Lewis died in a vehicle accident in Iowa City. Police say the crash occurred late last night and the investigation is ongoing.
Theresa Schnoebelen 25 and her brother 20 died in a Saturday night crash that also killed Virgil Haney 22. The driver, Haney, reportedly panicked as a storm approached and lost control.
Asa Reid a former well known horse buyer died at Washington County Hospital after a brief illness. He had suffered long heart trouble. His daughter Mrs Charles Babcock of Chicago and his sons Dr Harry Reid of Chicago and Dr Ralph Reid of Arkansas are present.
An archival quip column wonders about hypocrites and ignoramuses while noting odd habits and social insights from eight decades ago. It muses on fashion, travel, towels, and the oddball details people notice in daily life.
Mrs. Madison Klotz widow of Madison Klotz dies at her home in Columbus Junction after a three month illness. The report notes her local prominence and long illness.
Charley Hebner, 82, after seventy years in the monument business on North Iowa avenue, retires. His father and then Br H Hebner and Son ran the shop. Harry Springman has rented the building and plans a new business at the old Hebner stand.
Mrs. W. J. Hamilton, age 76, longtime resident, died September 5 at her home after a lingering illness. Born in the county, she spent most of her life here and was mother to Mrs. J. D. McLaughlin, Mrs. C. W. Mce Laughlin, Howard Hamilton, Mrs. H. H. McCleery, and Miss Carolyn Hamilton. She belonged to the United Presbyterian church for fifty years.
A traveling band of Gypsies entered Washington yesterday and planned fortune telling and theft trades. Authorities halted them before any work began, stopping them as they begged at homes and sending them away.
Isabella Kerr McGaughey widow of Capt J J Kellogg died at her son Sam’s home on September 6 after long frail health. She had carried the maiden name Kerr McGaughey. Victor Masson resigns postoffice job to attend the State University of Iowa this fall.
J Adam Mayer a well known local carpenter died suddenly at his home on September 6 he was seventy two years old.
Early Sunday morning Mrs Earl Birney accidentally pierced her foot with a sewing needle the point breaking off an inch from the tip. She was hospitalized for removal then stayed with her sister Mrs W S Hill to recuperate.
Dr. W. W. Bowers has been returned to Washington for the coming year indicating continued service and assignment alignment with governmental duties and schedules.
Howard Wilson, tied to J. M. Wilson in the family Wil son Heating firm, resigns to become assistant librarian at Cedar Rapids Ma sonic library. In Chicago, Mrs. Nellie Dewey Gaston wed Carl S. Mohr of Chicago. friends relay word of the marriage.
Sue Reed aged about sixty four died at the county home on September 11. The obituary notes she once owned considerable property in Washington County.
The new main automobile highway through the state will be known after a naming contest offering 10 dollars for the best suggestion. W M Keeley president of the Commercial Club provides the news authority.
George H. Paul has purchased the Campbell building in Oklahoma City for 200000 dollars, claimed to be the largest deal for improved city property in Oklahoma to date. The Golden State Limited wrecked at Ainsworth with the train in the ditch at the fatal curve. no serious injuries reported. George Morrison Lynn Baker Louis Masson and John Fisher left for Iowa City to begin their year’s work at the university.
Brick paving from the Milwaukee depot to the Forman corner on North Iowa avenue is near completion. The work covers the stretch from the depot to the 5am Forman corner.
Forty years ago Amy Folger hosted a school social Saturday evening that netted 20 dollars and 25 cents for the school library.
Frank Roberts and John Williams were in Davenport last Wednesday to arrange purchase of building materials for a new brick building planned for the site now occupied by the Brookhart law office. The project would be a fine permanent improvement.
A reflective column notes on social habits and perceptions. It compares how some seek favors with a simple letter while others observe human behavior in daily life. The piece mentions glasses wearers, funerals, horse racing outcomes, conductors, train tickets, and home improvement.
Logue married Emma Vinton and Earnest Garrett last week. Both residents are known in town. Earnest works for Samson and Livingston.
Mrs. John Buxbaum died in Crawfordsville on September 5 after a three month illness. She was thirty one years old.
A new pavilion named Fine Pavilion has been completed in Sunset Park. The structure serves as a resting place and may be used by band members for practice during hot weather. The design is described as a fine building.
Rev Lilley, the new Baptist minister, toppled from a load of household goods when books shifted. He jumped to avoid them and hurt both ankles. Vera and Fred Van Sickle hosted about fifty guests at a party in honor of Elizabeth Burnside and Margar et Adams of Oskaloosa. A progressive peanut game featured at each table with peanuts and a hat pin.
The prizes included a turquoise hat pin and sterling silver hat mark awarded to Rae McElhinney and Lloyd Lytle. Booby prizes went to Mdythe Shields and Mort Keeley, described as peanuts dressed with dunce caps.
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