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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1934
Page
3
A parish cemetery ledger listing numerous interments with names, birth and death dates, and ages. Includes Schnoebelen, Bulger, Warlanment, McCarney, Moriarity, Deatsch, Schirhart, Kuttler, and others. Continuation note indicates further entries to follow.
The Y W C A board discussed expanding community work and funding needs. A rummage sale raised 18.89 to aid the Shoe Fund, and a May membership drive will coordinate breakfasts, committees, and activities across housing, welfare, and garden projects.
Readable notes cover visits from former Supt. W. C. Harding and Mrs. Lynn Babeork, local hospital readouts, baby Judith Warren, and community updates. The column lists hospital stays, new offices and doctors, welfare efforts like milk distribution, shoe funds, bank assignments, and various relocations, plus local events and notable district happenings.
The piece surveys local civic activity led by the D A R Taverns of Sunset Park discuss chimney repair for a historic fog cabin moved to the park and community fundraising for restoration, noting Mrs D J Palmer and the McCausland and Kidridge families. It also covers petitions in Washington County backing Health Unit continuation, PTA and PT A activities, Old Folks Home talk, and memories around the Sam Forman and Walton families. It notes tax sentiment, a stormy week with rain, and a church anniversary.
The Passing Years reports Blick a student at Pittsburg Theological Seminary has accepted a call to a large church in Tiraddock Pa. Ten years ago the building committee faced trouble with costs ranging from 55 422 to 24 5 The committee members included W Bailey D D Sherman M Sratten Frank Sage and John Musson. Win Smouse donated 5 000 with others giving 1 000 each to complete the project. An invitation list notes Milen Emeline Morrison and Mary Hoover Roberts hosting a tea scale at Ellen's House 414 West Washington Street on Tuesday afternoon at 2 00.
In the east basement of a store on Saturday a gas jet was struck while moving cotton batting. The resulting blaze frightened Miss Reister who was more scared than hurt in the incident.
Local project notes indicate Mottse Lyuian is constructing a fine pew house on North Iowa Avenue. The move reflects ongoing residential development in the area with a focus on carpentry and traditional design.
A new real estate firm named Harper and Gardner is noted in Washington as a forthcoming business venture. The report highlights the pioneering partnership and its potential market entry in the capital area.
A man named Neiswanger left this morning for Cedar Rapids to begin work as a marble cutter. He traveled to the city with the aim of starting employment and securing steady pay.
The Salvation Army has petitioned the City Council to appoint police to attend their meetings. The writer questions the stage of civilization when peace at religious gatherings requires police presence.
It was decided that Washington would celebrate on July 4 under the auspices of the American Legion. The event aims to honor veterans and foster community.
Barn MR Meek runs a delivery business in Washis for years and closes with an out sale ending plans to remain in town. community rumors mention a major change affecting local services.
Sunday afternoon event features Mabel Degey hosting a church group gathering. The activity centers on communal fellowship and light refreshments.
Mrs Ke Ro Jenkins a prominent Baptist and wife of the late Dr F E Jenkins died at her niece's home in Chicago on April 4.
Dora Clapper daughter of O K Clapper and Fred Steck son of H Stock wed in a ceremony at 8 30 April 4. The couple departed on a wedding trip after the rite.
A horse incident Saturday left the rider Morse Gent Hh Lau head with injuries. He is reported to be getting along all right now.
Mrs Laura Matbourgue Marbourg widow of Alex Marbourg died on April 2 1924 at her home after a long illness. She was a longtime resident of the town and mother of two. Funeral services will be held at the local church with burial in the family plot.
Martin Seymour Martin, a prominent Keota community figure, died on April 1924 at age 65. He was known for his civic involvement and long service to local affairs.
A fragment notes a tiny stationery item and a musical note, reflecting a whimsical memory from two decades ago. The text hints at a small handwritten message and a fleeting creative moment, preserved in a dated line.
During a thunderstorm in the park, Claire Dewey carried an umbrella when a lightning strike hit a tree and struck Mrs. Dewey’s right arm. The steel rod of the umbrella bent along the handle and splintered the wooden shaft. Mrs. Dewey suffered a week of arm injury.
Two names appear in a fragmentary note about an event labeled 80 years ago, mentioning parties tied to a fire incident and individuals Ieieter and Chester Patterson, with limited surrounding context.
Shawhan Mere-stoy conducted revival meetings in Iowa City, passing through yesterday. He stated that at midnight converts were still arriving, with the Armory filled to capacity and hundreds standing as each sent was token.
Cith Meets The Park Improvement Association will meet at Mrs Andersons rooms Wednesday night after prayer meet at A full attendance is desired.
The Fan Tan club was entertained at the home of Miss Gertie Stewart on Saturday night. The gathering featured socializing and mementos likely typical of a local club event in the period.
Weekend visitors include Miss Lena Jones and Mrs. Join D Jones with several locals dropping by the John D Jones home. Washington calls, glandular fever fears, and small chores like cement work and packing up for visits are noted among neighbors and relatives.
Local notes from Crawfordsville and Washington detail visits by Cecil Blackley family from Albany Missouri and Mr and Mrs Charles Curtis moving to a Cannon house. Howard Heaseltine returns to school. Casual calls by Lone, Dale Riley, Kev, Mrs Lowell Drinkal, and others report on week activities and a Charles Curtis wood sawing session.
A fragmentary piece comments on cigars and taste when smoked through a twisted holder. It notes the difficulty of persuading many boys to work versus doing the work oneself and musing on age and perception of youth.
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