Bethel School’s Evolving History in Washington County
Rural Bethel School in Cedar Township traces its origins to Brush College built circa 1842 43 and a later second school. the center of activity shifted to a southeast corner location in Section 26 to serve both schooling and United Presbyterian church needs. Notables include early teachers such as Mary Eldridge and Dr. Brown, pupils like Charles R. Brown, and leaders like John Maughlin Crawford and E Rm Eldridge, with present students listed and community memories preserved.
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Bethel School
Cedar Township
Young America
Brush College
Kimner Cherry
Eekles
Frank Pringle
Cocklebur College
Simpson
James
Robert Cherry
Newt Smith
Lester B. Krabill
Washington County
Bethel
United Presbyterian People
Lawhead
Hammond
Marie Stewart
Helen Knupp
Warren Dare
Richard Dare
Leota’ Fishburn
Phyllis Anderson
Barbara Dare
Patricia Edgar
Phyllis Arlene Knupp
Harlen Edgar
Samuel Edgar
Virginia Dare
Walter Kyle
Washington
Iowa
Will Eldridge
J. R. Anderson
Lenox
Brighton Typing Team Wins First At District Meet
Brighton high school's typing and shorthand teams placed at Ottumwa district events. The typing team David Wentworth Ray Leppert and Mildred Helmick won first. the shorthand team Patricia Edwards Mildred Horner and Ray Leppert took second. Both teams advance to Des Moines for the state contest in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhua Helmick
Brighton
Brighton High School
Ottumwa
David Wentworth
Ray Leppert
Mildred Helmick
Patricia Edwards
Mildred Horner
Des Moines
Wayland senior class visits Washington and local updates
Wayland reports include a senior class photo trip to Washington with Sponsor Mr. Pritchard, visits from Reuben Widmer planning Iowa State medical study, 4-H discussions with Miss Ehrdahl, and plans for a junior senior banquet. Perfect attendance lists honor several students, while many weekend visitors and farm activity notes fill the pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Mr. Pritchard
Washington
Guther
Reuben Widmer
Goshen
Indiana
Reuben
State University of Iowa
Ehrdahl
Iowa State College
FE. Mae Gray
Miss Johnson
Far East
Max Arbogast
Marvin Blosser
Dorothy Graber
Edward Gugel
Mera Gugel
Mary Ruth Hu
William Brooks
Allie Davison
Bessie Graber
James Kauffman
James Magdefray
Donald Rich
David Thompson
Clarence Kauffman
Murray Kornbill
Maury Richard
Elizabeth Stutzman
Elizabeth Sehrell
Eugene Stauffer
Beatrice Weaver
Florence Ernest
William Petratz
Vernelda Widmer
Mary Ruth Hulme
Max Wyse
Murray Krabill
Mary Richard
Elizabeth Secroll
Mary Mathieu
Misa Anna McElhinney
Feller Opens Baseball Season With No Hitter
Cleveland ace Bob Feller opened the major league season by no-hitting the Chicago White Sox 1 to 0. The 21 year old struck out eight, walked five, and faced 38 men. Indians manager Oscar Vitt congratulates Feller as Taft Wright is shown on a Chicago file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Feller
Speed King
Cleveland Indians
Hall of Fame
Chicago White Sox
Feller
Indians
Fetler
Oscar Vitt
Taft Wright
Chicago
Roy Weatherly
Cleveland
Eugenia Smith Displays Three Water Color Paintings
Eugenia Smith, art major at S U L, will exhibit three water color paintings at the Des Moines Town Fine Art association galleries starting April 15. The display is organized with help from Mr and Mrs L W Turnipseed and Dorothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Patterson
Lexington
Dorothy
Patterson
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
Elsie Benson
Clarence
Ralph Witthoff
Wayne Knapp
Phalanx
Orley V Page
Ramseyers Hatchery
Robert Roberts
Reister’s
Harry Donaldson
Marion Timmins
Ames C
Jarrard
Fairfield
Eldon Navy
L. W. Turnipseed
Chicago
Joseph Shalta
Harry Strabala
Richmond
Frances Witthoft
Eugenia Smith
Martha Thrasher
Prairie Flower
Des Moines
Weekend visits and local social notes in Iowa towns
The column records a flurry of family visits and social events across Lincoln, Decatur, Crawfordsville, Columbus Junction, Gary Indiana, and Rock Island. It notes purchases such as a new John Deere tractor, hospital stays, dinner gatherings, church services, art exhibits, and family outings with relatives and DeMolay activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roberts
Harry Donaldson
Washington County Hospital
Win. Glassburner
Gary
Ind
J. C. Carris
Roberts
Oliver Rees
Columbus Junction
Salem Presbyterian Church
Davis
Crawfordsville
Milford Anderson
Harley Davidson
Eugenia
Bruce Crozier
Davy Hnport
L. W. Turnipseed
Milo Patterson
Lexington
Richard Knapp
St. Pauls Church
George Jarrard
Clayde Knupp
Institute Event at M EE Church
Miss Clara Finke and Charles Thrapp visited Mr and Mrs Witting after a pleasant trip to Burlington and into Illinois Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Christian Education
M. EE
Clara Finke
Charles Thrapp
Mrs. Witting
Burlington
Mllinois
Road mileage in U S totals 3,033,713 on Jan 1 1939
United States total road mileage stood at 3,033,713 with improved roads accounting for 411 A2R miles as of January 1 1939. The figures reflect national infrastructure measures and road classifications across states.
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United States
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Thean
Scott
Marshalltown
Doris Whisler
Charlie Whisler
Francis Whisler
John White
Colton
Verdi
Roy Rotzinger
Charles van Winkle
Monmouth
International Welding Company
Frank Gibson
Osceola
A. K. Horton
Roy Coffin
Clyde Coffin
Yeo
Roy Hinson
J. F. Kraemer
Leland Horton
Pulaski
J. F. Koch
W. R. Neland
Parks
Allen Parks
Cedar Rapids
Ralph
St. Luke’s Hospital
F A. Hoskins
Betty Jeanne
Keith
Princeton
Pred Wayman
Charlie Davisons
Coppock
John Mann
Ralph Mann
Packwood
E. E. Swank
A. N. Bales
Hedrick
Emma Smith
Clark
A. B. Clark
Allerton
Wayland School News
C. L. Evestone
Clifford Evestone
Baby
Moline
Howard Zihlman
Rock Island
Owen Kimore
Fontinelle
F. D. Ros Wild Pitch
Roosevelt
On Red Sox
Ich
White House
R. Foster
James Farley
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Bucky Harris
Senators
Els
M. A. Engle Telephone Scan
Lincoln
Decatur
U. S
Howard Kerr & Son
Chevrolet
Ventise
Pontiac
Beaties
Sdanles Adey
Pentiacs
Mich
Washington, Iowa
General Motors
Lac
Rica
Saunders Motor CO
Brighton, Iowa
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