Women Hurt Cleaning House In Falls From Ladders
Two House cleaning incidents at Hotel Washington left Mrs. Stewart wife of Dr. C. W. Stewart and Mrs. Goodwin wife of Ezra Goodwin severely injured. Mrs. Stewart suffered a fractured elbow and broken wrist with bone ends protruding and heavy bleeding after a ladder fall while hanging curtains. Mrs. Goodwin cut her hip on shattered glass after falling against a window, bleeding severely and weakening from blood loss. Both women were taken to the county hospital. Mrs. Stewart remained seriously injured, while Mrs. Goodwin was reported resting fairly easy despite the severity.
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Hotel Washington
Stewart
C. W. Stewart
West Main Street
Goodwin
Ezra Goodwin
Methodist Church
South Second Avenue
Granary School Mystery Solved by Local Claimant
Dave Kilgore presents a complete solution to the Granary school mystery in Washington, disputing prior claims by George Ross and Jack Keating. He recalls attending the granary school in 1569 near the 2nd U. P. church, naming Irene Hutchinson and Mary as early teachers, and notes the building’s brief revival in the late 60s before later abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Kilgore
Washington
Kilgore
George Ross
Jack Keating
U. P
Irene Hutchinson
McKee
Mary
Mrs J J Jones Visits Columbus Junction Before Returning Home
Mrs J J Jones of Elmore Minnesota visited J A Jones at his home then traveled to Columbus Junction to spend the rest of the week before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Jones
Elmore
Minn
J. A. Jones
Columbus Junction
Uniform Display Of Flags Favored By Local Auxiliary
At yesterday evening's meeting the women's auxiliary to Leon Beatty Post American Legion discussed a plan for uniform flag displays on Decoration Day and patriotic occasions in Washington's business district. A committee plans to survey business owners. initial reactions are favorable. The proposal calls for each business to display a flag of same size on standard metal posts about twenty five feet apart along the square. The idea, already tested in other towns, is seen as a striking improvement over current decorations. A building fund for a Legion hall is planned, with the auxiliary having donated 306 dollars to date. A delegation will attend the state convention in Burlington May 8 to 10.
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Women’s Auxiliary
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Washington
Towa
Belle Rice
C. A Dewey
S. W. Livingston
Opal Stomge
Poole
The
Legion
Burlington
Washington Sale Day Draws Large Crowds
Early shoppers arrived around 7 am as Washington stores opened for a special sale day. By 3 pm the square and surrounding streets were packed with cars and buyers from across the county. Merchants reported heavy patronage and profitable purchases as each shop offered unique big bargains. The event drew families from many towns and is expected to grow larger next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washiweton
Hearing on Rates Near End Today
Testimony in the Iowa Gas and Electric company patrons case near completion as focus shifts to a prebuild contract term. Johnson, now deceased, once led Keota company operations. The trial may finish tomorrow evening amid a short March term with few cases planned. Grand jury recalls continues regarding the Whetstine Karr incident near Wellman. Dusenbery divorce finalized with child Donald placed with the mother. appeal to the supreme court dropped.
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Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Johnson
Keota
Wellman
Dusenbery
Donald Dusenbery
Hamilton
Supreme Court
Washington to Host State Sunday School Delegates
A drive is planned to recruit five hundred delegates from Washington for the eastern division state Sunday school convention to be held May 8 9 and 10. The event will use several churches as venues with L D Henderson chairing meeting arrangements and various committees handling registration hospitality and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brother of D. E. Zimmerman Dead
D. E. Zimmerman of this city mourns as his brother Ralph Zimmerman dies in Muscatine at Hershey hospital. Ralph, 46, born in Grandview, died Monday night from a long illness a tumor. He married Lydia Dietrich and they had four children, Mildred Nona Freda and Marian, all at home, along with his mother Mrs. Zimmerman and five brothers.
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D. E. Zimmerman
Muscatine
Ralph
Muscatine Journal
Ralph Zimmerman
Grandview
Hershey Hospital
Lydia Dietrich
Orn
Mildred
Nona
Freda
Marian
Zimmerman
Burlington Meet Prompts Track Grading at New High School
A grader worked yesterday on the recently laid quarter mile track at the new high school athletic field as students aided with shovels. The diagonal track will be level and may not be fast at first but should improve through the season. A cinder track may be added later to avoid expense. Burlington’s dual meet next Saturday draws local fans who expect strong runners from the area, while visitors include Jessie Richardson of Iowa University and J W Dodds visiting family.
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High School Athletic Association
Burlington
Ward Schools Begin Baseball Teams with New Uniforms
Through Klein Klothing Company cooperation, Wallace and Lincoln schoolboys aged seven to ten form baseball squads and will play their first game Saturday. Wallace gray uniforms trimmed in blue. Lincoln gray with red trim. Future teams planned at Heights and Centennial schools.
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Klein Klothing Company
Wallace and Lincoln
Wallace
Lincoln
Joe Falk
Heights
Centennial
Mr. Falk
Harold Moothart
Leonard Brinning
Robert Stutsman
Donald Stutsman
Wayne , Jackson
Harold Ahrens
Cloyce Babcock
James Schmoeller
Odd Fellows Invite Members and Rebekahs to Anniversary Meeting
Families of Washington Odd Fellows and associated Rebekahs are invited to a special meeting Thursday evening observing the 104th anniversary of the order in America. The Baltimore-founded group began in 1819. Rev. B. W. Pettit of Albis will deliver the principal address at eight o clock followed by supper.
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Washington
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
The
Odd Fellows On
America
Baltimore
B. W. Pettit of
Albis
Breaks Wrist Cranking Ford Car Near West Chester
Engineer Floyd Rubey injured his wrist yesterday afternoon while cranking a Ford car on the primary road near West Chester. Authorities reported the incident but no other injuries were noted.
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Floyd Rubey
West Chester
Pennington fined for intoxication by mayor ruling
Tilden Pennington, about fifty, longtime county road worker, was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor A N Alberson for intoxication. He was arrested last Sunday night by Officer Oscar Slaney.
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Tilden Pennington
A. N. Alberson
Oscar Slaney
Local notices from the Washington area ad page
Local notes report visitors and travel from Keota Ottumwa Crawfordsville and Denver. Mrs J A Cherwinker visits Ottumwa, Mrs A W Yard travels to Crawfordsville, Maude Ditmars ill with erysipelas, Selbys mourn father and mother ill in Salt Lake City, Mrs Arthur Selby formerly Miss Esther Ditmars. Mrs P M Powelson receives Wyandotte cockrells from Port Dover breeder John S Martin. Electric floor sander offered at 431 Green.
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P. M. Powelson
John
Martin
Wyandotte Breeder
Port Deer
Ontario
A. B. Ditmars
Maude
Denver
Arthur Selby
Esther Ditmara
Girls Attend Convention By Home Guards Missioners
Twenty one members of the Home Guards of the Methodist church attended the Home Missionary convention in Brighton for the children's hour yesterday. They arrived singing We're from Washington and showcased their missionary work and learning. Transportation was provided by Mrs. Smith Brookhart and son John, with help from Mrs. Omer Jones and Jesse Miller. Other attendees included Mrs. W. W. Bowers, Mrs. Jesse Miller, and Miss Edna Kieln. Mrs. H. B. Kracaw led the hour and introduced the girls as charter members of the Children's Missionary Society of the Washington Methodist Church.
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Home Guards
Methodist Church
Home
Brighton
Washington
Smith Brookhart
John
Mrs N B Rush and Mr Brown Visit Minnie Jennings
Mrs N B Rush of Ainsworth and Mr Brown of Ames visited Mrs Minnie Jennings last evening, according to local social notes. The cordial call highlighted community ties and neighborly greetings in the small town.
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J. A. Brown
Ames
Minnie Jennings
Brown
Cotter
Clifton
Washington
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Granary
Wolf Floral Co
Menamakas
L. D. Henderson
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Young People's
First United Presbyterian Church
Thildren
Christian Church
Supt
W. C. Harding
Nellie Tripp
Charles Davis
Carl W. Kleip
E. T. Wickham
Vera Crull
R. L. Livingstom
Carl Hedges
Frank L. Wilson
Walter Hutton
Hutton
Washington County
Jessie Richardson
Iowa University
Iowa City
L. H. Richardson
J. W. Dodds
Winnemucca
Nevada
T. L. Dodds
George Helm
Iowa
West
Dodds
Ward
Families
Evening Journal
Inquire Journal Office
F. Milles
Washington Steam Laundry
Green
Ketel
Hattie Becker
No. Ave
Wyoming
Geo. Brinten
Journal
SALF
Majestic Range
Saah Ingham
Mutual Phone
Burl Pringle
Glenn G. Hayes
Call
Mutual
J. A. Cunningham's Sons Store
Harry Lauderman
N. Call
Farrow
Hayes
Harry Campbell
Ohio
New York
Frank H. Gray
B. Rabenold
David Ackerman
Stuart Hotel
Eod
Eges
Oscar Jugenheimer
Rhode Island
Oscar George
Madison Jones
J. T. Wenger
Pape
Illeah Ferrier
Sebe Jones
Tom
Albert Escher
Kalona
Guy Stumpf
E. L. Barthes
Reen
J. A. Work
Ins. Co
Iowa Ave
Snow
College OF Dreams
Schmoeller Bros
Tallors
Blair
W. S. Reister & Sons
Washington Cleaners
J. A. Cherwinker
Ottumwa
J. Eagle
M. C. McDonald
Peoria
Charles Conklin
B. Mills
A. W. Yard
Crawfordaville
TY. Nickoleon
Atchison’s
Washington Iron and Metal Company
South Town Avenue
Thone
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