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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1932

Page

4

Obituary for Francis Marion Fleming Dies at 87

Funeral services were held at Lexington Methodist Episcopal Church for Francis Marion Fleming born January 28 1845 in Madison County Ohio. He served in the Civil War with the Missouri Infantry and lived in Macomb and Washington County Iowa. He married Zerilda Gardner in 1872 and had five children thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He died April 9 1932 at the old homestead after sixty years there. The service was conducted by nephews Reverend W A Smith and Reverend J B Eyestone with six grandsons as pallbearers. Relatives from Cedar Rapids Storm Lake and Kansas City attended.

Francis Marion Fleming Lexington Methodist Episcopal Church W. A. Smith West Liberty J. B. Eyestone Eyestone China Mt. Vernon Roland Bowman Vernon C Gardner Martha Jean Cedar Rapids Wallace Gardner Pleasart J. &. Gardner Washington Lamont Fleming Storm Lake Lorena Fleming Lewis Willson Kansas City Kansas Wray Fuqua Monroe City Charles Longwell J. L. Siegle Chicago Fleming Madison County Ohio John and Sarah Chappel) Fleming McDonough County Lll Bushnell Macomb James TP Missouri Vicksburg Washington County Iowa John Zerilda I. Gardner James Eliza- Seth (Martin) Gardner Br, H. Tipton Lauren — Fleming Laura G Longwell G. C. Timmins W. A. Patterson Lexington M. FE Mr. Fleming

Embers of Love Novel Draft at Lily Lou’s Lake Retreat

Lily Lou, a twenty year old studying for opera, falls for wealthy Ken Sargent while family tensions mount. Her sister May clashes with Ken’s snobbish family as Lily Lou battles illness and a demanding schedule, returning home to Woodlake and facing old flames, friendships, and plans for marriage and career.

Lily Lou Lansing Ken Sargent Lily Lou May Ken Lily Lily Lou Kentfield Sargent Mr. Johns Kentfield Sargent Sr Ken Junior Raymond Chevrolet Irene San Leandro Hayward Mr. Kittridge Regina Bess Dad Uncle Eph Bert Bartells Bert Lakeport

Kenneth L L Leslie dies in Washington Iowa at 27

Kenneth Loraine Leslie born June 16 1904 in Iola Kansas died April 5 1932 in Washington Iowa after four weeks of serious illness. He married Fern A Hysell on August 1 1931 and is survived by his wife his parents two sisters Evelyn and Mrs Frank Mapes and three brothers Floyd Aubry and others. Funeral and burial held in Tola Kansas with obituary noting his Christian faith.

Kenneth L. Leslie Tola Kans Leslie Kenneth Loraine Les James R. Leslie Iola Kansas Washington Iown Lola Washington Iowa American Pearl Button Company Fern A. Hysell Evelyn Frank Mapes Floyd Aubry

Notice of Application for Order to Sell Real Property

In Washington County Iowa the estate of Magdalena Schillig deceased seeks an order to sell real estate to carry out the will. Heirs and legatees are notified of the hearing set for April 8 1932 in Washington Court House and may appear to contest the order.

Magdalena Schillig Celia A. Escher Cyril H. Schillig Nickalaus Z. Schillig Estella C. Kern Leona Blea Wehr Zeano F. Schillig Albert J. Schillig Henry J. Schillig Clem Wingler Andrew Wingler Mark Wingler Viola Woulf Alecia Wingler Mildred Wingler Elmo Wingler Irene Beymer Vera O'Connor Margaret Schill Washington County Iowa Washington F. FE. Skola Magdalena Sehillig

Amazem Daddy Sees Warner Baxter Face Real Danger on Fox Set

Warner Baxter stars in Amazem Daddy opening at the Fox theatre. During filming he faced eight dramatic scenes of extreme personal danger, with Marian Nixon as his leading lady. The picture promises action romance and thrills.

Baxter Marian Nixon Fox Warner Baxter Fox Theatre

Strangers in Love at State theatre Friday and Saturday

Fredric March stars in a double role in Strangers in Love a Paramount romantic comedy adapted from The Shorn Lamb He plays both twin brothers in a tale of a black sheep reforming for romance Kay Francis George Barbais Juliette Compton Lucien Littlefield and Stuart Erwin co star in the featured cast

Fredric March Paramount State Theatre March Kay Francis George Barbis Juliette Compton Lucien Littlefield Stuart Erwin

Local News Roundup and Fire Report in Sigourney

NIRA notes Mr and Mrs Ralph Ruby of Sigourney visited Tuesday evening. Jim Stamp owns the Russell Bell home destroyed by fire Saturday and remains hopeful. Des Moines Mehefees were here on business Tuesday. No 2 maintenance work advances. teachers mostly hired with wage reductions. LaMont Fleming visited Sunday and Monday. Battle Creek letters from grandfather Elder intrigue the family.

Nira Ralph Ruby Sigourney Russell Bell Jim Stamp Jim Mehefee Des Moines No. 2 LaMont Fleming LaMont Elder Battle Creek

Local visitors and family health notes in Kalona area

Frank J. Patterson reports community greetings as Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ciz of Chicago visit relatives here. Mrs. Joe Kos Sr. is reported ill, and Mrs. Wm. Kloepfer shows improvement after serious illness. Victor Malichky and wife welcomed an 8½ lb baby girl born Sunday. Carol Saforek and Ariene Kern are Kalona high school glee club members who sang locally.

Richmond Joe Ciz Chicago Joe Kos Wm. Kloepfer Victor Malichky Carol Saforek Ariene Kern Kalona High School Girls Glee Club

Local Social News and Upcoming Dance Schedule

A music contest at Sigourney featured Frank Dutler and daughters Beulah and Geneva calling from Clara Patterson's home. Miss Marjorie McFarlane of Washington will teach here next school year. A large crowd attended Tuesday's dance with Fisher's orchestra scheduled for April 22. Neighbors and relatives visited and stayed over Sunday at several homes including the Chez and Lukovsky households. Raymond Benell rents the Anthony Malichky farm and will relocate soon. The narrative concludes with a note on the pony breed known as Pony, its origins, coat colors, and fur density.

Sigourney Frank Dutler Beulah Geneva Iowa City Clara Patterson Marjorie McFarlane Washington Fisher Joe Ciz Joe Malichky Jessie Potsander Frank Chez

Community shares thanks for support after bereavement

The text expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for assistance and sympathy after a bereavement and for floral offerings. Mentioned are Mrs. Fern Leslie of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Leslie and family of Iola Kansas.

Fern Leslie J. R. Leslie Iola, Kans

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John Fleming James Patterson Harold Timmins Mt. Flemings A Mo Ve Embers of Sy Hazel Ston Chapter Bill Oakley Los An Shep Little Gray Rafe Fletcher Rafe Ily Nadine Schmeltz Albert S. Bartells Sargents Woodlake Lily Lov King Features Syndicate, Inc the District Court. OF F. M. Fleming J. B. Hanley Frank J. Patterson Europe Arc Iowa Motor Service Lower Volga Region Siberian Steppes Leigh Dinnerware Crystal Fostoria Manor S & Mrs. Rowe Westphal East Side Square Corsair Department Stores
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