Washington County Road Bond Election June 8 1927
Notice calls a special election for Washington County Iowa on June 8 1927 to decide two questions: authorize hard surfacing of the primary road system and issue bonds up to one million dollars funded by gas tax auto licenses and federal aid. Polling places listed across precincts open 8 AM to 7 PM with statements urging a yes vote on both questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Sard County
Washington County mud aggrieves Floridian traveler
W R Roberts of Palm Beach Florida praised paving along a long travel route after touring many states. He noted pavement funded mainly by gasoline tax and urged local promotion of good roads to attract tourists and boost county income. A birth followed soon after, with Mrs Ramseyer welcoming daughter Gwendolyn Jeanne on her husband’s birthday.
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W. R. Roberts
Palm Beach
Florida
Towa
Roberts
Birmimingham
Memphis
Iowa
Harry W. Ramseyer
County Hospital
Mr. Ramseyer
Gwendolyn Jeanne Ramseyer
Who's Who in the Old Home Town Interview
A thumb nail interview profile features a Washington state born veteran born November 15, 1839 who joined the Union Army in June 1861 and recalls Shiloh as his fiercest battle. He praises U S Grant, mentions Lee, and notes leadership at the National Grand Army of the Republic in 1914. He enjoys radio news and dislikes driving a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grand Army of the Republic
Washington, D. C
Shiloh Survivor Recalls Capture and Escape
A veteran recounts being wounded at Shiloh and taken prisoner by Confederates. He says he was left for dead, escaped due to enemy casualties, and crawled a quarter mile to reach Union lines for medical care.
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Shiloh
County Auditor Served 1876 to 1880
The respondent confirms holding the office of county auditor from 1876 through 1880. No other public roles are noted.
Civil War veteran recounts service and discharge details
The interview records a lieutenant colonel from the 25th Iowa infantry speaking about his rank when leaving the army and his discharge after the war. He mentions service in the Civil War and references his time of discharge in July.
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Army
25Th Iowa Infantry
Greatest U S President Lincoln Praised for Mind and Instinct
The speaker calls Abraham Lincoln the greatest president, praising his mind and instinct. He reveals serving in the Union army mainly under Ulysses S. Grant on the western front, including the siege and capture of Vicksburg and other western battles.
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United States
Abraham Lincoln
Father Lincoln
Grant
Vicksburg
Food and forage amid Civil War campaigns
Union soldiers were well fed most of the time but faced shortages when ration trains failed to reach the front. On a march they foraged as much as possible on Confeder ate territory due to restricted supply lines.
Not Old Enough to Vote Yet Ready to Fight for Lincoln
A speaker recalls volunteering in the era of Lincoln, noting they claimed legal age to enlist despite being too young to vote. The memory centers on youthful patriotism and the urgent call to support the Union war effort.
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Lincoln
Membership affiliations and political stance
The speaker notes membership in the G A R and identifies as a Republican aside from church membership. They mention outside affiliations and political alignment.
Are You For Good Roads Yes I Am Voting For Them
A voter expresses support for road improvements despite limited time to enjoy them. The statement emphasizes commitment to infrastructure even with personal constraints.
Funeral Held for W A Stephen at Keota Sunday
William Alexander Stephen 71 died Friday evening at his son Homer Stephen's home in Keota after living with him since last fall. He operated a local drag line for over forty years and was active in the Methodist church Eastern Star and Masons. Services conducted by Rev. C B Rayhill with Masonic graveside rites. He is survived by son Homer in Washington a brother Samp Stephen and sisters in Keota Washington and Oklahoma City. a son Bernard preceded him in death.
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Keota
William Alexander Stephen
Homer Stephen
Mr. Stephen
Oregon Township
Ainsworth
Abner H
Dicey
Hans) Stephen
Fannie Green
Stephen
Homer
Washington
Samp Stephen
E.G. Wilson
Grace Arnold
Daisy Butler
Oklahoma City
Bernard
Methodist Church
Eastern Star and
Masons
C. B
Road expansion urgency echoed by commuter hope
Residents pressure officials to accelerate road construction citing growing travel needs. They argue earlier completion reduces congestion and boosts daily mobility for people on the go.
Memorial Day Observance Gains Widespread Respect
The observance now carries greater honor as patriotic organizations and auxiliaries unite to honor the day. Public sentiment reflects increased respect and appreciation.
Civil War Veterans Hear Bowers Address at Memorial Service
Civil War veterans gathered at the Methodist church for a Memorial Day address by Dr. W. W. Bowers on the theme The Discovery of America. He linked discovery to human rights and unity under Washington Lincoln McKinley and Wilson, praising friendship and world leadership.
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W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
America
Woodrow Wilson
Dr. Bowers
Mr and Mrs H L Lund Attend Augustana Baccalaureate
Mr and Mrs H L Lund of this city attended the Augustana college baccalaureate services in Rock Island on Monday evening. Wendell Lund, Mr Lunds brother, gave the baccalaureate address while a nephew is among the graduates. Graduation exercises follow tonight at the college.
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H. L. Lund
Augustana College
Rock Island
Monroe County Voters Approve Good Roads Plan
Monroe County voters approved the Good Roads Program by 2 461 to 204 in an 8.04 percent margin. The plan calls for nearly 40 miles of paving across two main highways and about 15 miles of grading and graveling on other primary roads. Washington county is urged to vote yes on the upcoming June 5 election as bonds may be supported by fuel, license, and federal aid without property taxes.
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Washington County
Board of Supervisors
Wellman
Crawfordsville
U.S
Riverside
Brighton
Washington
Marion Avenue
Sion
State Highway Commission
Commission
Iowa
Democrat-Independent
Monroe County
Fifty-Seventh Class of H S Will Graduate Friday
Washington high school will grant diplomas to eighty-five seniors in the class of 1927. Commencement Friday at eight in the Methodist church with Dr. Charles S. Medbury of Des Moines delivering the address. Program includes processional, invocatio n, vocal duet, salutatory by Martha Crone, valedictory by Catherine Jane Hull, readings, music by Edith Boileau, and diplomas awarded by Supt. J H Peet.
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Washington High School
Ita
Methodist
Charles S. Medbury
Des Moines
W. W. Bowers
J. H. Peet
E. E “Stutsman
Edith Boileau
Rural Eighth Grade Diplomas Issued Amid Bad Weather
Eighth grade graduates from county rural schools totaling 100 received diplomas in a capstone ceremony held Saturday in the city. Dr W W Bowers delivered the brief commencement, Mrs Winnie M Palmer handed the diplomas, and Rev J Reade McCrory gave the invocation. The program featured two piano solos two readings a talk on Iowa led by Raymond Witting and a singing of America The Beautiful. The class represented many townships including Iowa Valley Greenfield English River Lime Creek Cedar Jackson Center Uniondale and other districts with graduates listed by township and name.
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Washington High School
W. W. Bowers
Winnie M. Palmer
J. Reade McCrory
Lucile Davison
Evelyn Anderson
Vivian Bridges
Irene Bush
Raymond Witting
Crawford
Iowa
Catherine Goff
America the Beautiful
Iowa Township
Thelma Manasmith
Valley
Emily Lorack
Greenfield
Elizabeth Motley
Lloyd Petsel
Yettion
Cleo Shull
English River
Richmond
Etus Kern
Arden Saforek
Snake Hollow
Dean Enfield
Leo Hershberger
Edna Hochstetler
Truman
Gemerich
Lime Creek
Bunker Hill
Gerald Collingwood
Daytonville
Olive Perrin
Pleasant Mound
Jesse Potsander
Harvey Wiles
Smith Creek
Richard Durian
Martha Foster
Hester Sniden
Surprise Valley
Elva Hole
Wassonville
Mabel Swartzendruber
Hopewell
Richard Hagiat
Helen Green
Pleasant View
John Durst
Donald Fleming
Evelyn Griggs
Cedar Township
Bethel
Merl Crawford
Helen Meyer
Ruth Meyer
Prairie Flower
Henry Carris
Union
Waldo Fickling
Mildred Kurtz
Jackson Township
Ruth Foster
Miss Wilma Miller Plans European Voice Study
Miss Wilma Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Miller of West Palm Beach Florida formerly of Ainsworth will study voice in Europe this summer She is a Drake conservatory graduate now in New York City with a scholarship to Italy where she will study under Madame Galli Cruci’s tutorship After a tour of eastern cities she will be ready for a European engagement
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Wilma Miller
M. L. Miller
West Palm Beach
Fla
Ainsworth
Miss Miller
Methodist Church
Ainsworth High School
Drake Conservatory of Music
Des Moines
New York City
Italy
Madame Galli Cruci
Misa Miller
Huffman Couple Visits Kupka and Grayson Homes in Iowa City
Mr and Mrs Chas Huffman of Iowa City spent the week end visiting the J Kupka and Ed Grayson residences. Mrs Huffman is sister to Mrs Kupka and Mrs Grayson.
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Chas Huffman
Iowa City
J. Kupka
Ed Grayson
Huffman
Mr. Kupka
Grayson
May Festival Crowns May Queen at High School Event
The May Festival on the school lawn crowned Miss Estelle Davidson Queen of May amid a crowd of spectators. Florence Cunningham led the program with student performances from Lincoln Centennial Wallace Heights and Centennial and Lincoln schools. The pageant featured dances from high school girls and younger groups plus a narrated fate of Spring vs Winter ending with Spring’s crowning by Uncle Sam and the Goddess of Liberty.
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Estelle Davidson
Florence Cunningham
Virginia Macon
Olga Teets
Dora Haney
Esther Conger
Lincoln
Centennial
Eva Burhami
Wallace and Heights
Overturea
Wely Tarrantella
Ireland
Germany
Kinderpolka
Norway
China
Denmark
Scotland
Japan
Finland
Russia
Holland
Sweden
Wallace
Uncle Sam
Merritt McDaniel
Gladys Edwards
Virginia Reel
Centennial and Heights
Kentucky
Coronel
Charles Grayson
Lucile Mohland
Catherine Hull
Opal Piper
Leta Donaldson
Henrietta Wilson
Synonsis
Winter
King Winter
Spring
Earth
America
Goddess of
Liberty
Hornest Nest Brigade to Gather at Ottumwa
Colonel D J Palmer former national G A R commander and Hornet's Nest Brigade president will attend the annual meeting at Ottumwa June 27 28. The brigade includes Iowa regiments Second Seventh Eighth Twelfth and Fourteenth and fought at Shiloh helping turn the tide for the Union. Other Ottumwa veterans from the brigade will join Palmer. last year the gathering occurred at Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Palmer
Hornet’s Nest
Ottumwa
Iowa
Shiloh
Palmer
Phela A¢ Perry
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Township Hall
Cedar
Center School House
Clay Two
Black Hawk S. House
Dutch Creek
Feneglish
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Chapek
Franklin
Franklin den
Center S. House
West Chester
Dayton Hotel
Highland
Town Two
S. House
Jackson
Nira
Glen Romine
Marion Township
Oregon
Old School
Seventy Six
Center
Washington City
Old Wash, Loan & T
Ford Garage
Asia
Dodge Bros
Washington Two
J. T. Matthews
Southern State
A. Joseph Kelly
Washington ,C
U. S. Grant
Lee
Col, David J, Palmer
Sox
The
W. A. Stephen
J. C
Chal) Ford
Samuel J. Kellogg
O. Dayton
Ford
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Speer
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Everette Griffith
Jesse Miller
Miller
Augustana
H.S
Highty Wive
James McMahon
Lila Stolley
Mary Thompson
William Weber
East Prairie
Claudie Havel
Harry Woolrab
Verlie Woolrab
Hazel Dell
Donald Homes
Albaugh
Blanche Soukup
Melvin Soukup
Corrine Whetstine
Olive Coon
Haskins
Ople Dickey
Almeda Beenblossom
Mark Campbell
Washington Township
Georgia Music
Merle Sheetz
Pleasant
Florence Johnson
Harmony
Myron Burroughs
Dutch Creek Township
Hazel Little
Marjorie Robertson
New Haven
Albert Johnson
Keith Wells
Clara Belle Ewing
Owen Black
Doyle Hartnell
Harriett Tines
Clay Township
Clay Ind
Mary Morgen
Rubio
Hilda Jay
Marjorie Mauer
Mildred Morgan
Black Hawk
Clarence Garrett
Kermit Oswalt
Green Vale
Lucille Smith
Pleasant Valley
Laura Cornell
Indian Creek
Sylvester Mineart
Oakland
Florence Farrier
Flossie Farrier
Eureka
Robert Portratt
Floyd Wagner
Lucille Davison
Grant McKune
Bessie Snider
Pleasant Ridge
Glenn Lambert
Imogene Landerman
Weber McKinney
Sommers
Elmer Wenger
Mahlon Wyse
Weicher
John Alston
Europe
Hornest Nest Brigade
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