Injured Washington Area Residents in Weekend Crashes and Business Move
The Journal reports multiple weekend accidents near Washington. Mrs Walter Smith of six miles north suffered a fractured right thigh and left forearm after a tire change on primary road No 1. Her three daughters were uninjured. Mrs Victor Wenger and her husband were bruised in a Brighton Road collision with Dave Wallingford. Mike Walko sustained a right kidney injury in a pipe line cave-in though X rays show no fracture. Rolph Gibson announced lease of Leo Shelangoski’s feed store mill and poultry business with plans to focus on well drilling. occupancy for the Sanford building remains undetermined. Eighteen Pastors Center notes on Burlingon Methodist efforts follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Washington
Marjorie Ruth
Patrice Ia
Mike Walko
Washington County
Gibson
Rolph Gibson
Leo Shelangoski
Shelangoski
Hop Night Opens With Dazzling Attire and Celebrities
H. A. Burrell reports a sprightly Cedar Rapids dance with George Holden and guests from West Liberty and Chariton among the attendees. The event featured lavish dresses, roses, and a lively mood, with reports noting a fashionable crowd, fancy bouquets, and evening attire. The Foote Bros revival meetings followed the dance, drawing 102 converts and costing $368, offset by subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burrell
George Holden
Geo
Cedar Rapids
Pensie Maker
Bertha McDonald
West Liberty
Will McKee
Chariton
Oskaloosa
Alex
George G
Frank Tracy
Burlington
Coldren
Iowa City
Sawyer
Keokuk
Music Hall
Belle Patterson
Shanny Parkinson
Georgie Smith
Allie
Jillie McCormick
Miss Sawyer
Keo
Marriages of the Week Report in Des Moines and Area
Miss Helen Bopp of the Egypt neighborhood and Paul Rotenburger wed Tuesday morning at Hills. Miss Lavenia Joly and Leslie F P Waite were married at high noon on April 21 in the Christian church lounge in Des Moines with Dr Charles Medburg officiating. The bridesmaids were Mrs Ralph Bierman and Miss Marjorie Jolly. The Joly bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Jolly of Ainsworth and a June 1930 graduate of Washington County Hospital nurse training. Waite has been employed at Winterset and the couple have not fixed a living location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavenia Joly
Leslie FP. Waite
Christian Church
Des Moines
Charles Medburg
Ralph Biermin
Marjorie Jolly
Lee Jolly
Ainsworth
Washington County Hospital
Waite
Winterset
Wilma Olinger and Homer Hunt wed at Booth home
Miss Wilma Olinger married Homer Hunt in a 1 PM Saturday ceremony at the Clarence Booth residence in Washington. The couple plans to reside on the groom’s Havre area farm with his parents, as both families attend the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Olinger
Homer Hunt
M Y
Clarence Booth
Washington
New Arrival Birth in Brighton Family
Friends at Brighton report the birth of a son named Charles William to Mr and Mrs Nat Buck of Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Charles William
Nat Buck
Creston
Breckenridge Couple Welcome Nine Pound Daughter
Dr and Mrs G N Breckenridge of Keota announce the birth of a nine pound daughter on Tuesday April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Breckenridge of
Keota
Romine Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Franc Romine
Mr and Mrs Franc Romine of Seventy six township welcomed a new daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franc
Romine
Bender Parents Welcome Son Maurice William
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Bender of north of Wellman announce the birth of their son Maurice William on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice William Bender
LeRoy “Bender
North of Wellman
Maurice Willian
Forest Maxwell Welcomes Owen This April in Columbus Junction
A son named Owen Forest was born Thursday April 16 to Mr and Mrs Forest Maxwell of Columbus Junction. The family along with the newborn are reported in good health and the hometown community offers congratulations.
Birth announcement for Bebb son in Columbus Junction
Mr and Mrs Foster Bebb of Columbus Junction welcomed a son named Lee Poster born Thursday April 16. The infant joins siblings and adds joy to the Bebb household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebb
Lee Poster
Foster Bebb
Columbus Junction
Banner Recalls at S. S. Meeting in Oskaloosa
The 66th annual state Sunday school convention in Oskaloosa drew many Washington county attendees who received Christian flags for their Sunday schools. Notable speakers included Dr. Robert M. Hopkins Miss Mary Alice Jones Dr. W. C. Pearce and Dr. O W. Warmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Washington
Washington County
Robert M. Hopkins
New York
World’s Sunday School Association
Mary Alice Jones
Chicago
Children’s Work
International Council of Religious Education
W. C. Pearce
Los Angeles
Southern California Council of Religious Education
O. W. Warmingham
Boston University
School of Religious Education and Social Science
Rise of National Music Week in America
The article traces the origins and growth of Music Week from early 20th century efforts in Dallas and St. Louis to a national movement. It highlights key figures such as C. M. Tremaine and Otto H. Kahn, the role of the National Bureau for the Advancement of Music, and the spread of city wide observances culminating in National Music Week beginning the first Sunday in May 1924. It notes the modest costs and expanding endorsement by schools, churches, libraries, and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Music Trade Review
National Bureau For the Advancement of Music
New York
C. M. Tremaine
Bureau For the Advancement of Music
I. A Harper
Dallas
Texas
Music Trade Association
Daily Press
Musi
St. Louis
Kiel
M. V. de Forest
Pennsylvania
Sharon
Chamber of Commerce
de Forest
Otto H. Kahn
Bo. Neuer
M. Tremain
Walter Damrasch
Daniel Frohman
George H. Gartlan
Rubin Goldmark
Charles T. Parkhurst
Julian Edwards
Sherman
Boise
Idaho
America
Hawaii
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Metropolitan Opera Company
Kenneth H. Clark
United States
Ethiosiatic
Missionaries of the Cause
National
Federations of Music Clubs
Federal Council of Churches of Christ of America
YMC, AG
Fi We
Olic
Washington
Music Department
Portnightly Club
A. Anderson
First Methodist Church
Mary Dhunter
First Presbyterian Church
J. &. Ream
Jesse J. Miller
Bertha Hlay
Music Week
Fox Theatre
Central Park
Washington Concert Band
Neill Humble
Cru
P i. O
Music
Rotary Club
Presbyterian Church
Dance tale blamed for fear of injury at event
A fragmentary report recalls a tale about a man losing a foot in a mowing accident before a dance. The writer urges readers not to fear dances and mocks sensational stories as harmful and impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burrel
fPoote Bros
Mrs Lewis Warren Seeks Enhanced Hear Music Make Music Program
Mrs Warren as chairwoman outlines a refined program titled Hear Music Make Music with added features and support from Mrs A Anderson and others to improve community engagement in the arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Warren
Slovan
Buijoy Muse
A. Anderson
Forest fire letters from Ojibwa recount near-miss and relief
Mrs Mae Hopengardner receives a letter from daughter Mrs Virgil Butts about Wisconsin forest fires near their farm 2 12 miles southeast of Ojibwa. The family survived as fires burned houses and church and officials saved the schoolhouse. Marjorie was frightened and the writer expresses gratitude and relief. Ray Hopen gardner is relocated from New York City to Asbury Park New Jersey with Sinclair meat firm selling to Whison company retaining his position as office manager and cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Hopengardner
Virgil Butts
Wisconsin
Butts
Dougster
Marjorie
Ojibwa
Wis
Zenna
District Mission Convention Inspires Methodist Women
The Burlington district of the Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society held its convention in Washington at the local church. speakers Miss Ruth Eveland and Miss Julia Kipp spoke on India and Africa mission work while district workers shared reports. Madge Jarrard and Rosemary Morrison were named honorary members and Mrs. Rh. D. McCullough was re elected as district president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Washington
Foreign Missionary Societies
Ruth Eveland
India
Alke Telline
Julia Kipp
Africa
Iowa Wesleyan College
Bevefind
Miss Kipp
Madge Jarrard
King’s Heralds
Rosemary Morrison
Tittle Light Bearers
Rh. D. McCullough
Wapello
In Memoriam Mes. og. BO Sehwietert Rev. KE Hehner
Mes. og. BO Sehwietert and Rev. KE Hehner of Crawfordsville were summoned to Sioux Falls South Dakota by the death of his sister Mrs. J. Bo Sehwietert who had lived with a son there. J P Hehner of Burlington joined them and S W Hebner of St Paul attended the funeral before returning home Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. OS. Hehner
Crawfordsville
Sioux Falls
J. Bo Sehwietert
J. P. Hehner
Burlington
S. W. Hebner
St. Paul
Death notice for David Putman in Sulphur Springs area
David Putman 80 died Monday night at his sister Esther Barton’s home on West Third Street after two weeks of heart illness. Survived by daughters Ada Boys Joplin Missouri Elizabeth Day Esther White Minnie Morgan Sulphur Springs Arkansas and Frank Putman Joplin Missouri. Also surviving sisters and brothers Mary Johnson Minneapolis Kan Nellie Jessie Lincoln Nebr Esther Braton Washington and John Putnam Joplin. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Sherman’s funeral home with interment at Sulphur Springs Ark beside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Putman
Esther Barton
W. Third Street
Ile
Ada Boys
Joplin
Elizabeth Day
Esther White
Minnie Morgan
Sulphur Springs
Arkansas
Frank Putman
Mary Johnson
Minneapolis Kan
Nellie Jessie
Lincoln
Nebr
Esther Braton
Washington
John Putnam
Funeral for Mrs David Miller Held at Family Home
The funeral for Mrs David Miller 44 south of Richland was held at her sister Mrs 10 BF Meyer’s home at one and at the Mennonite church in Ottumwa at two. She died Tuesday April 14 at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa. Survived by husband two daughters Gladys and Gwendolyn both Richmond High School seniors five sisters and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Miller
South of Richland
BF. Meyer
Obituary for William S. Orbin in Ottumwa
William S. Orbin died Sunday at his son Clyd's home in Ottumwa after a lingering illness. He was over seventy, longtime Wy man area resident, moved to Ottumwa two years ago after his wife’s death. Survived by his son and two grandchildren Helen and Mills. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the Covenanter church of Wyman, conducted by Rev A N Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Orbin
Clyd
Ottumwa
Wyman
Helen
Mills
Covenanter Church
A. N. Porter
Infant Richard J. Leedom Dies at Keota
Richard James Leedom infant son of Mr and Mrs Francis Leedom of Keota died Monday morning April 13 from spasmodic croup He was born May 28 1940 He is survived by his parents four sisters and one brother Funeral services were held at the home.
Death Notice for Wes Bond of Ottumwa
Word was received at Richland of the death of Wes Bond, 42, in an Ottumwa hospital. He died after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and two foster children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Wes Bond
Ottumwa
George Gallup Ward Dies After Operation in Alaska
George Gallup Ward aged 63, former Kennecott Copper manager, died in Kennicott Alaska following surgery on April 8. He is survived by daughter Mrs Walter L Cline Davenport son Charles in Europe two sisters Mrs James Lupton Shel b ina Missouri and Mrs Oliva Van Auken Los Angeles and a brother W A Gallup Sehenecteday New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gallup Ward
Columbus Junction
George Gallup
Kennnecott
Alaska
Kennecott Copper Corporation
Walter L. Cline
Davenport
Charles
Europe
James Lupton
Shelbina
Oliva van Auken
Los Angeles
W. A. Gallup
Sehenecteday
N.Y
Romans Used Trade Marks on Ancient Relics
Discovery of marks on Roman artifacts reveals that ancient manufacturers adopted a system of trade marks to identify their goods and distinguish them in commerce. The findings suggest organized branding practices existed in early Roman trade networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mrs Theodore Q Baker Dies. Funeral Set for This Afternoon
Mrs Theodore Q Baker dies Wednesday afternoon at age 81. Born Mary Sehad, she lived in the area and funeral services were scheduled for two o'clock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Q. Baker
Mary Sehad
Escaped Passenger Recounts Steamer Governor Disaster
Katheryn Wome backer of Riverside, a passenger on the Governor when it sank off Port Townsend, reports survival by a miracle. She is linked to the “Bluebeard” family scandal revealed months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheryn Womebacker
Riverside
Port Townsend
Oregon
Miss Wonbacker
Bluebeard
Death of Captain John Alex Young at 82
Captain John Alex Young, eighty two, a longtime Washington leader, died at daughter Mrs Hall’s home in Colfax Town on April 20 1921. After the Civil War he served as mayor, county auditor, and state senator and was for years cashier of the Washington National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da. Young
John Alex Young
Washington
Washington County
A. JW. Hall
Colfax
State Senate
Washington Nationall Bank
Spire of Methodist Church Torn Down After Sale
The old church spire, part of the Methodist building recently bought by the Christian church members, is being torn down. Plans for additional improvements will follow shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Methodist Church
Christian Church
Banquet At First United Presbyterian Draws Large Attendance
More than 400 people attended the Banquet A mothers and daughters event at First United Presbyterian Church hosted by the Inter church committee. Mrs George Dowell served as chairman and at least fifty were turned away due to space limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Inter-church Committee
George Dowell
Burns Seed Co Expands After Buy of Davenport Firm
Burns Seed Co announces expansion after purchasing the Webster Davenport Seed Co business in Davenport Iowa. The company, headquartered in Washington, plans further growth with the Davenport acquisition and a branch network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns Seed Co
Washington
Sigourney
Webster Davenport Seed Co
Davenport
Iowa
Anniversary notices celebrate multiple milestone events
Mr and Mrs Joe Reiner marked their fifty fourth wedding anniversary on Thursday April 21. William Blair celebrated his seventeenth birthday on an unspecified April date. C H Wilson observed his seventy seventh birthday with a dinner at the S L Wilson home on April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Reiner
William Blair
C. H. Wilson
S .L. Wilson
Junior High Dramatic Club Presents The Pink Lady
Members under Miss Eleanor Walker perform The Pink Lady with Carolyn Mee Cleery Genevieve Perguson Irene DeLong Vanieta Tucker Mary Roberts Ruth Finney Catharine Jane tull Dorothy Dowell Gert rude Hammer Josephine Bailey Clarice Wenzel among the participants in the school event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Dramatic Club
Eleanor Walker
Carolyn Mee Cleery
Genevieve Perguson
Irene DeLong
Vanieta Tucker
Mary Roberts
Ruth Finney
Catharine Jane Tull
Dorothy Dowell
Gertrude Hammer
Josephine Bailey
Clarice Wenzel
Obituary Note on Wellman Woman and Family Ties
The obituary records a Wellman resident who had been ill for about ten days before death. Her husband died in 1925. They left two daughters, Mrs. Iiina Triechmann and Mrs. Lewis Groff, who lived with her mother. Eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sere
Iiina Triechmann
Lewis Groff
Wellman
Swartzendruber Dies After Finger Scratch Infection
Sam J. Swartzendruber of North of Wellman died about one o clock Thursday from blood poisoning that developed from a scratch on his finger. He had been ill since last Saturday and leaves a wife and six children. He was a son of Jon Swartendruber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Swartzendruber
Sam J. Swartzendruber
North of Wellman
Jon Swatzendruber
Funeral services for Allen Taylor in Wellman
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Wellman Methodist Church for Allen Taylor who died early Monday from heart trouble in Iowa City where he had lived recently. He was 61 and worked as a carpenter in the Wellman community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Allen Taylor
Iowa City
Funeral services for Edgar FB Vinton held at L A Jones
Edgar FB Vinton of Vinton died Tuesday afternoon after a four week hospital stay for heart ailment. Funeral services were held Thursday at L A Jones with A Wi Henke in charge. He is survived by his widow and five children and several siblings in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar FB
Vinton
L. A. Jones
A. Wi Henke
Washington County Hospital
Glenn Davison
Fairfield
Elmer
Washington
Edna May
William
Gladys
Emma Garrett
Joe Maxwell
Glenn Hays
Mra
Kart Simpe Pot
Bidwell James E. Bidwell Dies After Illness in Wellman
James E. Bidwell of Wellman died after a week of illness. He and his son operated a furniture store and undertaking business in Wellman for over 25 years. He is survived by his widow, a son Loren, and five grandchildren, all of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. KK. Bidwell
James E. Bidwell
Wellman
Welleman
Loren
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Journal
Victor Wenger
Wayland
Dave Wallingford
Sanford
Methodist Church of the
Burlingon
H. A. Burrell
Bertha Hollingsworth
del] Hollingsworth
da Cunningham
Peastemakers
Sarah
McDonald
Effie Brindley
Sarah Cunningham
Leigh Wallace
Geo, Holden
Dave Simon
Bert Stubbs
Messrs
Carpenter and
Tracey
Mr. Stanley
Plessy
Filler and Sawyer
Mitten and Lambert
Columbus
Foote Bros
Burrell
Sun
United Presbyterians
Jolly-Waite
Ownger Hunt
Charles William Buck
Breckenridge
Banner
S. S
Paign
Wesley Foundation
Arlington District
Charles Wentworth
Newton
Foundation
Clara Wallace
J. H. Poet
Wallace
Agnes Samuelson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Phil Crail
Junction
Southern Ucilities Company
Mt. Pleasan
Columbus Jiunctson
Carlyle
Charles W. Elliot
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Memoriam
Mes. Og
Mrs. Thavidd Miller
Willits
Orbin
Wes Bend
Mt. Pleasant
Covered Dish Club
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