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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1928
Page
5
In 1870 the Washington area sees land sales to O E Brown, Thomas Brindley, and Wm Todd at 45 50 dollars per acre, with others buying farms and lots nearby. Local elections show Mayor C H Wilson leading in multiple wards, beer license votes split, and overall tallies favoring Wilson with a 142 majority.
Samuel Ball reports the February 22 wreck of the steamer Golden City near Stockton. His sister Sarah and her son Bert survived and left on the Colorado for Panama March 8. The vessel broke in two after the bow and stern sections separated near the smokestacks with 400 passengers aboard carrying bullion.
Nine men and one woman perish from exposure after a desert island ordeal lasting four days. The party lived on a gill of water and a single biscuit each day while ashore at a barren beach until the Colorado responded, sending rockets at night. They walked 25 miles over sand wastes and mountains to reach a bay and board the vessel, leaving their baggage behind.
Messrs. Leslie Parker H S Isabell and Thomas Rowan arranged a four day convention led by Prof and Mrs P P Bliss beginning Tuesday in Corette’s hall. It closed Friday night in Everettson’s hall with a concert and saw the organization of the Musical association of Washington on the 11th. Helen M Dawson was elected superintendent Col D J Palmer assistant superintendent Edwin R Eldridge secretary Thomas Rowan treasurer H S Isabell marshal and a township board of managers named for Washington Oregon Crawford Iowa Highland English River Lime Creek Seventy six Cedar Jackson Franklin Dutch Creek Clay Brighton and others.
Leo Carson son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carson broke an arm playing ball in the school yard. Mrs. Jessie Pearson and Grace Louise visit Minneapolis relatives. Mrs. Linnie Waird staying in the home. Home Missionary society met with Mrs. Trezona and Mrs. Warenmyre as hostesses. Several elders ill in the community include A. E. Wheeler and the Stickleys. Mrs. Allie Jeffers from Davenport near the Stickleys’ home. others nursing illness in town. Rev Krenmyre and Mrs. were Burlington visitors. Floyd Simkins and son visit from Washington. Raymond Buckley of Des Moines and Corine Martin of Oskaloosa visit with the Buckleys. Sorosis club art exhibit at the school Tuesday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Carter of Washington to speak on art. no admission charged. Mr. and Mrs. George Moore and Shirley Lee of Eldon visit with EB and KK Annas. Rev. W. S. Moore, former M E F pastor, was in Ainsworth Friday.
The cold snap harms oats with many farmers re sowing fields. Road east of Young America school now passable after crushed rock dumped into a muddy patch. Local notices include funerals visits and gatherings among residents and families in the area.
Families join M E services Sunday and visit relatives. Trottermans from West Liberty visit W T Trotter home. Ainsworth United Presbyterian Ladies plan May Fete social May 1 inviting all. Dr C F Buckley returns from Kansas City after electricity course. Road work progresses amid bad weather with grading and dynamite. Ray Cox and Deane visit from Washington. Ladies Aid meets Thursday with Division No 3 in charge. Neil Sands reelected to Bloomfield school. Glen Miller buys a new Chevrolet sedan.
Mrs. Em Pash comments on Babe Kite's engagement and financial independence. The exchange recalls a boyhood era fear of cigarettes and notes Sam Ackison visiting town looking striking as ever.
The Paramount comedy Soft Cushions stars Sue Carol opposite Douglas MacLean in a tale of Orient intrigue and a slave girl’s yearning for Sut an palace luxury. Eddie Cline directs the film at the New Graham Theatre with a strong supporting cast including Boris Karloff and Richard Carle.
The RLS Glee Club sang at one and Rotarians and a canceled Friday notice disrupted the lineup. Both glee groups plan to attend the State contest in Iowa City May 8. practices continue twice weekly. G A A track and spring baseball began at four with many participants.
Tuesday tryouts for a senior play The Cat and the Canary directed by Richard McCleery were held for all senior girls to speed rehearsals. Wednesday the junior class presented a Towa week program with Miss Minick aid, featuring Explorations of Towa George Peck and songs. The G R s held their annual Little Sisters banquet at the Y with 150 attendees and music from Miss Masson and others. New officers were introduced by Winifred Allen.
The Normal training girls toured the second and third rooms of the Heights and Centennial ward buildings. Miss Montgomery and Mrs. Winnie Palmer attended the normal training conference at Cedar Falls, arriving at a time that allowed both teachers and pupils to be absent from duties.
Friday the track squad journeyed to Cedar Falls for an invitation meet held Saturday morning. Coach Hoddy Rice led the team, hoping for several honors. The group returned Saturday night with two second places in pole vault and 100 yard dash and three fourth places.
Miss Lewis travels to Purs lington for a typewriting contest won by Burlington with Keokuk and Davenport next. The junior team Henry Little Irma Moore and Lucille Barr earned a future chance. The honor roll covers six weeks to April 13 listing numerous seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen with A grades B and C marks and many named students.
Nellie Manners reports visitors in Crawfordsville Ta Mrs Frankie Bill and children from Sheffield il stay with her mother Mrs Cftish burn Mrs Florence Kongable and two children from Winfield visited over the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs J S McCleary Mrs Sarah Davidson remains ill and about the same
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