Washington Notes From The Past Needles Of Time And Change
A 1900s Washington column reports a county jail vote set for June, new apartments planned on West Jefferson, school nurse changes, and local business moves. It notes farm losses near Ainsworth, the festival name contest winner Festicorn, and weather impact on Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Stewart
J. W. Morton
West Jefferson Street
Seymour Martin
Miss Stewart
Washington area students shine in district music and sports
Washington high school students earned 31 Division I ratings at the district music contest in Ft. Madison. The indoor season opened with the Washington track team winning two state Class B indoor events at the UI fieldhouse and the YMCA swimming team placing second at Waterloo. Community events include a county Federated Women’s clubs convention April 12 and a Relief Corps dinner with readings on patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wellman
Washington High School
Ft. Madison
Dick Gant
University of Iowa
YMCA
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Washington Methodist Church
Washington group hears about Iowa school reorganization
Wednesday Y s Mens Club heard Lester B Krabill Washington county rural schools superintendent discuss aims and problems of the Iowa school reorganization program at the YMCA meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester B. Krabill
Washington County Rural Schools
Washington Y’s Men's Club
YMCA
Krabill
Iowa
Dr W S Kyle seeks county coroner on Republican ticket
Friday Dr W S Kyle announced his candidacy for county coroner on the Republican ticket in the June primaries. Kyle has been coroner since 1938 and is a long time Washington resident. The notice lists accompanying family and social remarks among local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B.A.I.S. Club
W. S. Kyle
Kyle
Missionary Society Formed At United Presbyterian Church
Thirty years ago Miss Kate Hills visit sparked formation of a girls missionary society among high school aged girls at the United Presbyterian church. The second floor armory of the South Marion garage has been leased by a new calvary troop needing fifteen more men to complete enrollment. Rev J A Clendenning and families headed for Boise Idaho were honored at a farewell party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Hills
Girls’ Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Secon
South
Marion Avenue
Calvary
J. A. Clendenning
Boise
Idaho
Auvreomycin Aureomycin Effective Against Specific Ailments
Two Minneapolis doctors report that the golden antibiotic drug aureomycin is effective against whooping cough and lymphogranuloma venereum, a minor venereal disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Boy idly harmed by gas powered model plane near Lincoln school
Paul Graf, 12, son of Bill Graf of Washington, was injured when a guide wire broke during a flight at Lincoln school grounds. The plane hit his leg at about 100 MPH, making a half inch propeller wound above the knee. He received care at Washington County Hospital and went home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Graf
Bill Graf
Washington
Paul
Lincoln School
Washington County
April Fools light up Washington county in spring notes
The Evening Journal recalls its annual April 1 joke while noting a burst of spring activity. News covers snow in Washington county, Easter bonnet plans, a YMCA marble tournament, Washington student musicians earning 31 Division I ratings, and state contest advancement. City council streets resurfacing, curb plans, YMCA swimming growth with nine boys qualified for the state meet, and upcoming June primaries. Washington high school track lags Little Six rivals, calls for a home track facility at Casefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Washington
YMCA
Town City
Don Wilson
Dick Grant
Casefield
Hospital and Obituary Notices Summary
Hospital news lists surgeries births and dismissals for Columbus Junction Keota Washington and Wellman with names including Mrs Ted Griffith Sheila Hotle John Tucker Harry Enslin David Wilson and John Peiffer. Obituaries note Roy Rinker Mrs Thomas Harland Charles Edward Mumper and services and burial plans in Wayland Brighton Brigh ton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Griffith
Columbus Junction
Medical
Sheila Hotle
West Chester
John Tucker
Surgical
Harry Enslin
Columbus Junction Surgical
David Wilson
John Peiffer Keota
Birth Yesterday: Finke Couple Welcome Son in Crawfordsville
Mr and Mrs Mer lin Finke of Crawfordsville welcomed a son yesterday arriving at 10 26 p m. The newborn adds a new member to the local family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Norton
Charles Cannon
Olds
Mr. Cannon
Lucy Cannon
Merlin Finke
Crawfordsville
Admitted Yesterday and Today at Local Hospitals
Yesterday admissions include Joan Schroeder of Ainsworth for medical care and Cloyce Crone of Keota for medical reasons. Today Mrs. Maria Thompson is admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Schroeder
Ainsworth
Cloyce Crone
Keota
Maria Thompson
Surgical, medical events span Columbus Junction names today
Yesterday and today notes list Mrs. Mitchell Allen of Columbus Junction undergoing a surgical procedure by Lawrence Shellangoski of Brighton, and Roberta Davis of Columbus Junction undergoing a tonsillectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Allen
Columbus Junction
Lawrence Shellangoski
Brighton
Roberta Davis
Medical transfers and patients listed in Washington area
Yesterday Palmer Schilling from Washington underwent surgery with Mrs. John Waters present for support. Today Mrs. Clarence Work of Ainsworth receives medical care. Today Cloyce Crone of Keota is transferred to University Hospital at Iowa City, accompanied by Mrs. Merlin Finke and her son from Crawfordsville.
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H. M. Eicher
New York
Washington
Charley Keiser
Linda Gerot
Ted Gerot
Riverside
University Hospital
Milford Cook
Glen Harris
Wichita
Kansas
Harris
Nancy
Springfield
Dolly Harris
Carthage
Bus Harris
Joplin, Mo
Mr. Harris
Jimmie
Joe Krotz
Haskins
Payne Marshall
Sigourney
Iowa
Alice McDaniel
Richard Hudnut
du Barry Cosmetics
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
George McDaniel
Merritt McDaniel
C. C. Wilson
Davenport
Bernard Baur
Helen Bailey
Merrie Ellen Zaring
Iowa City
Mary Jewel Holbert
James
University of Iowa
Sally
Long Beach
Calif
Jensen Beach
Wilson
Mrs. Anderson
New York City
H. M. Doacer
Mt. Pleasant
Robert
Barbara Dare
Leta Glenn
Mercy Hospital
Dean Hasty
The
Mrs
Raymond Hasty
Jane Mahin
Arlington Heights
F. M. Mahin
Seattle
Wash
Everette Klaus
Mr. Pleasant
John Pratt
Robert Brooks
Keota
Ewald Gustafson
Leo Hershberger
Helen Cresswell
Keosauqua
Minnie Stewart
Ainsworth
Palmer Schilling
John Waters
Clarence Work
Joan Schroeder
Cloyce Crone
Lawrence Shellangoski
Brighton
Merlin Finke and Son
Crawfordsville
Deaths This Week MONDAY Wayland April 3
Death notices from Wayland list local residents who died this week with brief biographical notes and funeral details. Names include residents from affected households and surrounding communities with services scheduled in the coming days.
William A. Chilcote Dies At 81 After Illness
William A. Chilcote of 715 E Harrison Street died at his home early today at age 81 after years of failing health and a serious illness lasting two. The obituary notes a prolonged illness prior to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harland
South Avenue D
Washington
William A. Chilcote
E. Harrison Street
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Burlington
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News Review of the
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Washington District
Presbyterian Church In Washington
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Wayland Feed and Grain Company
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G. H. Gustafson
Minn
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Forest City
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G. J. Nemmers
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Des Moines
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Dayton
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John Custer Sr
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Fairfield
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W. W. Woodburn
Rev
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Monmouth
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Guatemala
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Ier
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McLaughlin
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Cloyee Stewart
New Wilmington
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Westminster College
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Warren Hampton
Sherman
Mr. Hampton
Kansas City College of Mortuary Science
Sherman's
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George Bernard Shaw
Man and Superman
University Theatre
State University of Iowa
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H. C. Hull
Oskaloosa
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Charles Harvey
Wellston
Ames
C. E. Harvey
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Dick Dodder
John Lloyd
Harold Cumming
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E. E. Stutsman
East
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Washington, D. C
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Long Island
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Oshkosh
Wis
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Kansas City
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L. E. Wilson
Florida
H. V. Anderson
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Catherine Wilson
Malcom Mentgomery
John McConahey
Ida Berry
Burdette Stover
Arthur Eng
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Foster Bagge
Mr. and
Vern Wardman
J. N. Phillips
Texas
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J. J. McConnell
Ft. Worth
Alice
McAllen
Corpus Christi
Victor Blattner
George Dare
Grinnell
Marie Blattner
Dick Dare
Iowa Wesleyan College
JoAnna
Minnie Futter
Heston
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Sutter
Vincent
Harry Simpson
Jenson Beach
Lucille Friberg
Minneapolis, Minn
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Jay Brewer
Cloyce Stewart
Mildred
Ted
W. T. Mclintyre
Bill
Fred L. Moore
Tampa
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Cincinnati
Robert McKee
Mary Margaret
Oak Park
Auvreomycin
Evening Journal
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Wendell Rider
Centerville
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Washington, Medical
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Charles Johnson
Roy Rinker
Lyle Zehr
Zehr
Wayland Cemetery
Charles Edward Mumper
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R. W. Fillmore
E. E. Voss
Omar Hoskins
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