Washington women golfer tops rivals in exhibition at club
Phyllis Otto, Iowa state champ, joins Vic West Phillips and Bob in a 18 hole display at a Washington country club. Otto shot 38 39 for 77, impressing 200 spectators with steady play and friendly competition against three top local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
Boa
Atlantic
Vic West- Phillips
Bobip
Miss Otto
Iowa
Acoes
Otto
Mr. Phillips
Mary Rabenold
Oskaloosa
Phyllis
Vic
Hob
Washington
Martin Funeral Held on Sunday for J M Martin
J M Martin 56 farmer died from complications after a second stroke at his home near Winfield Iowa. Funeral at Winfield Methodist Church followed by burial in Winfield Cemetery. Survived by wife Anna Meier and several children, two brothers, and other relatives. Born near Mount Sterling Kentucky and moved to Iowa in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Martin
Crawwfordsville
Winfield
Mr. Martin
Mount Sterling
Benjamin
Martha Martin
Ilinois
Iowan
Anna Meier
Crawfordsville
Martin
Methodist Church
Cranville
Lester Charbonneau
Akville
Eugene Stephens
Ainsworth
Leonard
Carl
Max
Warjorie
Sixenudaren
J. A Martin
Peoria
J. A. McTee
Hedger
Mount Fant
J B Messenger Taken by Death
J B Messenger 76 died this morning about 10 30 at 803 South Avenue C after prolonged illness. Services set for 2 pm Monday at L A Jones funeral home with burial in Grove cemetery. He was born June 24 1884 in Iowa and married Nellie Rik in 1889 at Burlington. He lived in Crawfordsville Washington and Muscatine and worked at Rock Island pumping station and American Pearl company. Survived by two daughters Stella and Mary Williams and son Jon Messenger, all of Muscatine, plus two brothers Charlie and D J Messenger. His wife died April 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohn’ B. Messenger
South Avenue C
L. A. Jones
Lm Grove Vetery
SUNY
Messenger
Ary County
Iowa
David G
Mary (Harvey ) Messenger
Burlington
Nellie M. Rik
Grawfordsville
Washington
Mr. Messenger
Rock Island
American Pearl Company
United Brethren Church
Wayland
Stella Messenger
Mary Williams
Jon Messenger
Muscuaem
Charlie
Wahington
D. J. Messen
Scrambled Eggs and Vehicle Collision Report
Fragmentary report notes eggs scrambled in two cases and damage to an eye tracking system and a car in a collision. No further details available.
Pedestrian Struck by Car on City Street
Guy Rouse of 215 North Second avenue was struck by a car near East Second Street and North Iowa Avenue at 7:30. He suffered a cut nose and knee injury and was taken to the county hospital. the driver Myron Salladay of Washington reported the crash to the sheriff after ensuring medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Rouse
North Second Avenue
Aear Frimornin
East Second Street
North Iowa Avenue
Myron Salladay
Washington
Sheriff's Office
Rouse
Fred W. Werner Taken by Death
Fred W. Werner longtime Washington street commissioner died at his home 514 South Avenue C after months of failing health. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Sherman's with Rev. Carl W. Klein officiating and burial in Woodlawn cemetery. He was born March 4 1860 in Burlington Town and later lived in Missouri before moving to Washington in 1915. He married Mare Huinston in 1908 and is survived by his wife sister Mrs Henry Kientz of San Benito Texas and a niece Mrs Andy Polis. He was raised in the German Lutheran church and belonged to the Second United Presbyterian church until it dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Werner
Washington
South Aveue
South Avenue C
Sherman
Carl W. Klein
Woodlawn
Mr. Werner
Burlington
Town
Jacob
Sophie (Kessel) Werner
Brighton
Missouri
Mare Huinston
Henry Kientz
San Benito
Texas
Andy Polis
Werner
Second United Presbyterian Church
Three-Quarter Century Club Picnic Set for August 19
The Journal announces the annual Three-Quarter Century Club dinner for pioneers aged 75 and over. New members may join if they turned 75 since the last meeting and fill questionnaires at the Journal Office. The event includes a 12 o clock meal at the Washington County Club with rides provided and a short program after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Club
Washington County
Washington Counry Club
Country Club
Washington
Lub
Journal Oice
Jourtl
Crash on Averside Street Involving Truck and Car
Averside Street crash occurred Thursday when a truck traveling on No. 9 through Riverle collided with a car entering from side street. Witnesses Melvin Kalsky of Mieron and Hen Tener of Riverside reported the scene. Damage to the truck and car was estimated at about $90 with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averside Street
Melvin Kalsky
Miernon
Iowa
Hen Tener
Riverside
No.9
Riverle
Mis@ener
Iside-Street
Washington residents advertise Festicorn by front yard corn displays
A photo feature shows Washington residents planting tall Festhorn corn along yards and Main Street to promote the October corn festival. Citizens including Joe Melinski and Ralph Wittkopf pose beside thriving stalks while the Chamber of Commerce and local officials join the promotion with displays across town.
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Washington
Washington Yards
Tom Stewart
W. G. Stewart
South
Iowa Avenue
George Teas
West
Washington Street
Joe Falk
Falk
South Town Avenue
Babe
Helen
Frances
Marilyn Falk
Kurt Hess
Joe
Klein Klothing Company
Clarence Logan
O. KB. Schmitt
Chamber of Commerce
Schmitt
Paul Stewart
Mast
Lloyd
Died Monday Owen Cnossen 77 in Washington home
Owen P. Cnossen aged 77 died Monday morning at 2 15 at his home 1020 East Secogd Street after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 19 o clock in the Jones funeral home with Dr FDW Eastwood, pastor, officiating. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Survivors include wife Grace DeVons Cnossen two sons Pete Washington Owen Waterloo and Gary Chiteco and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen FP. Cnossen
East Secogd Street
FD W. Eastwood
Elm Grove
Cnoseen
Pete
Grace
Fisher) Cnassen
Harland
Grace DeVons
Washington
Cyrassen
American Pearl Company
United Presbyterian Edinreh
Cnossey
Neesan
Owen
Waterloo
Gary
Chiteco
Byam’s Variety Store Relaxes Heat with Winter Preview
LaPorte City shoppers were reminded that winter is just around the corner as Byam's Variety Store showcased an array of seasonal items on display despite the heat. The display emphasized early stock for cold weather needs and seasonal promotions to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte City
Byam
Accidents and Damages in Washington County Lawsuit
The case centers on Carol Kinsinger widow of Leo Kinsinger who died after a collision in Johnson County on Be 14 1940. She sues the truck owner Strickler alleging the crash caused fatal injuries to her husband and seeks damages of 10000. Strickler faces related actions from the estate seeking 309.39 for truck repairs alleging driver negligence. Attorneys Thomas J. Bray represents Mrs Kinsinger and Morrison represents Mr Strickler.
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Datingese
Ein
Peconel
Ly Kinsinger
Wellman
Johnson County
Washington County
Carol Kinsinger
Leo Etringer
Strickle
Mr. Kinsbie
Court House
Kinsinger
Strickler
Strickfer
Hinsttger
Thomas J. Bray
Osksloost
Airs
Kinsinger "Na Pyinhain Morrison
Wash- Inston
Sevegal
Merchandising Sale Declared For Christmas Trade
In a notice from Mr. Byam the store announces sale of merchandise purchased for the Christmas trade as part of seasonal offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Byam
Finish Road To Coppock Surfaces With Chips Later This Year
Finish Road To Coppock grading and bridging were completed Saturday making the route ready for surfacing with oil and rock chips planned later this year. The project includes 23 new culverts and brings the highway to a standard grade completed last week by Lowe Construction Company. The six mile contract runs from George Brown corner south to the Henry county line at Coppoth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Lowe Construction Companye
Cedar Rapids
George Brown Corner
Henry County Line
Coppoth
Hed Brick School Corner
Wayland Road
Divorce and Separate Maintenance Suits Filed
One divorce action and one suit for separate maintenance were filed in Washington County District Court Friday. Mildred E. Noel sues Forrest W. Noel with T. A. Michels representing the plaintiff. Elma Erb seeks separate maintenance from Forrest Erb and requests a temporary injunction to restrain him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Two Autos Side Swipe Northeast of Riverside Causes Minor Damage
On road 218 northeast of Riverside a car driven by Joe Link of Washington and a truck owned by Farmers' Rendering Plant of Iowa City sideswiped. Passengers Ralph Dougherty and Jesse Marr of Ainsworth were uninjured. Marr was treated at a hospital in Iowa City. Damages exceed $300. vehicles remained upright.
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Riverside
Joe Link
Washington
Ralph Dougherty
Jesse Marr
Ainsworth
Marr
Iowa City
Farmers’ Rendering Plant
Ed Wingler
Insurance Agency Sold in Havre Buyout
Lisle Hering purchased the Ruebsam general insurance agency and took possession Monday. He will operate under the Ruebsam Insurance name with the same location over the Nicola and Harmon store and continue as representative for the same lines of insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisle Hering
C. A. Ruebsam
Hering
Lewis Hering
Havre
Ruebsam
Ruebsam Insurance Agency
Nicola and Harmon
Kalona Attorney Representing Plaintiff In Case
T Reagan Adams of Kalona is the plaintiff's attorney in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Reagan Adams of
Kalona
Patrolman Braden Assigned to Washington County
Donald Braden one of thirteen new Iowa highway patrolmen is assigned to Washington county and will relocate to the area within days. He will operate solo for the county, joining Mount Pleasant for a interim period until his patrol car arrives. Braden, 34, from Red Oak, will be joined by his wife later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Braden
Iowa
Washington County
H. W. Jennings
Mr. Braden
Jennings
Rotary Club
Mount Pleasant
J. J. Bowers
Washington
Braden
Red Oak
Unclear Iowa City Living Arrangement Mentioned
Fragment states someone plans to stay in Iowa City with Mr. Hering while commuting to the office here. No dates, affiliations, or clear events provided. The sentence lacks sufficient context for a fuller summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Mr. Hering
Mrs. Murray Dies at Mount Pleasant
Mrs. Arthur Murray mother of Mrs. Goodwin of Washington died at her Mount Pleasant home at 6 45 Monday morning after a period of serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Murray
Goodwin
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Lightning strikes Brighton High School chimney during storm
A severe Aug 56 storm hit Brighton injuring no one but causing a chimney strike at Brighton High School. The bolt followed the chimney to the roof, blew open a soot door, and caused a fireless but dramatic display seen by residents. An aerial wire connected to Mrs. John Dunbar’s home carried part of the strike with minimal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
John Dunbar
Charles Dunbar
G. C. Haskins
F. E B. Dunbar
Budget Ordinance Adopted by Council
No objectors appeared before the council for a hearing on next year’s tax budget and the budget was adopted. The amount to be raised by taxation is 46 587 dollars. Bids are to be opened next Tuesday August 18 for paving two blocks of South Second avenue between East Madison and East Washington streets, to be awarded by the state highway commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saas
South Second Avenue
East Madison
East Washington Streets
State Highway Commission
Thief Searched John Shebeck Home. Sheriff Investigates
Sheriff H. M. Putnam responded Thursday evening to a report of a thief ransacking the John Shebeck Home north of Columbus Junction in Loulea county. Evidence of ransacking was found but nothing appeared missing. no trace of the thief was found. The Shebeck family once lived northwest of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Putnam
John Shebeck
Columbus Junction
Loulea County
Shebecks
Putnam
Shebeck
Washington
Local Notice: Wednesday Service Time at Baptist Church
A partial readable fragment notes a Wednesday gathering at 2 p m at the Baptist church. No further details on purpose speaker or event are provided in the surviving text.
Highway Patrolman Assigned Here
Donall Braden of the Iowa state highway patrol is assigned to Washington county with residence in Washington. He will patrol local highways, enforce state laws, and promote road safety in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donall Braden
Iowa
Abot
Washington
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Cirl
Washton
Phyllis Otto
Horns
J.B. Messenger
Trainries
Priday
Joe Melinski
Jean Huber
Herbert Huber
Gol West Main Street
Yar
Ced
Central Park
Sam Ralph Witthott
Don Radda
Ralph Bozman
Mr. Bozman
Jesse Radda
Ode Perguson
Chinch
G. A. L. Griffith
East
Mollie Therion
O.P. Cnossen
Holland
Merry Christies
Ask
Tavotves
Meimeon County
Coppock
High School
the Baptist Church
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