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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1931
Page
5
A Washington Junior College chronicle traces Columbia Corner from 1839 land choices by the County Board through a sequence of owners and structures. It follows the 1840s to 1930s occupancy, fire events, and renovations culminating in Lemmon's Pharmacy established by Earnest Lemmon with modernization in 1922 1930 and a transformation from Columbia Corner to Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Charles Wilson of Muscatine has arranged to establish a large wholesale and retail grocery store in Washington, anticipating the railroad. Dealers in nearby towns will likely benefit by buying here and sending goods by freight.
Dr. H. L. Hendrick and Miss Jacobs of the county health unit completed their examination of the 4 H club girls and reported satisfaction with the results.
Clyde A Page of Washington drowned while swimming in Spirit Lake. He was twenty nine, a World War veteran, and burial took place in Sigourney. His widow and one son survive. Also noted are funeral services for George Edward Sheets, who died Saturday, and the infant grandson of Mrs A Beenblossom, born July 22 in Kansas City.
John B. Dey of Brighton died in Iowa City hospital after an operation for his age. He would have turned eighty five in November. Survivors include two Civil War veterans, W. A. Coffman and Ed Simpson, plus brothers Frank of Houston Texas and C. P. Dey of Prosser Washington.
John Cupp of Keota died at University Hospital Iowa City on Tuesday night at age twenty three. He is survived by his wife and three small children, his father A B Capp, two sisters Eva and Esther, and one brother Robert of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon.
Warren A. Woodside, 72, died at his home in Ainsworth Thursday morning after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday morning. He is survived by his widow and five children: John of Burlington, Roy of Ainsworth, Mrs May Lamb, Mrs Pearl Thompson of Ottumwa, and Manford of New London.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Peter Koehler of Ainsworth died Wednesday afternoon after living less than an hour. The mother was formerly Wilma Barr.
Funeral services were held Friday morning for C O Davis who was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon when a car accident on the paved road near his farm five miles west of town involved him and three other men seated on the grass awaiting threshing. He is survived by his widow and two children Rodney and Miss Isabelle.
W M Griffin of north of Coppock died Tuesday night at his niece Mrs Jack Kiley home. Heart trouble caused his death after a period of illness. Burial occurred Thursday afternoon. He is survived by two brothers John with whom he lived on a farm south of Coppock and Newton Griffin of Washington.
Funeral services for Albert Dodder of Grandview were held last Sunday afternoon. He lived his life in the Grandview community and is survived by his widow, a daughter Mrs. Lucey Stoke, and a brother Joseph, all of Grandview.
David McKay eighty eight years old and a long time resident of Columbus Junction died at his home Monday evening after a very short illness. He was never married and lived on a farm northwest of the Junction with his sister Elizabeth who died this spring. He is survived by one brother William.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Kelley of Ann Arbor Michigan died at birth after being born Thursday.
Ten years ago in Washington the fire department built a modern ladder truck from the old wagon with local business support. Pools and community drives drew funds from the Legion and unions for Sunset Park plans. Mor John Smeltzer marked eighty four with charity to Children’s Home. Rain broke drought easing park sprinkling and the Ready Maids reunion in Iowa City featured social gatherings and slumber parties.
Town voters approved the plan for a new school house with a majority of six votes. Construction is slated to begin in the spring and residents expressed jubilation at the decision.
Carllee Murphy announces a baby boy born July 23 to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murphy weighing eight and a quarter pounds. Robert Dean Miller born July 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Miller Wellman. Mildred Joy Davison born July 26 near Fairfield to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Davison. named Mildred Joy.
Robert Leonard Allen was born July 25 in Galesburg Illinois to Mr and Mrs Leonard Allen. The baby weighed six and a half pounds.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Phillips of West Liberty announce the arrival of a son born Thursday weighing six and three quarters pounds. The mother before marriage was Eunice Scott.
A baby boy was born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Edwin Wheelan of Riverside. The child weighed five and one half pounds.
Mr and Mrs R R Knottnern of the South Highland neighborhood are the proud parents of a twelve pound boy born July 21.
Rev. and Mrs. Ellis Zook of Wayland announce the birth of a son born July 29 named John Mervin.
Mrs James Nelson aged 79 died at her Keota home on Friday morning after a year of failing health. She moved in 1867 to Washington county and resided there since. She is survived by her husband and two sisters Mrs J D Dayton of Washington and Amelia Hart of Santa Barbara California. Burial will be held Sunday in Keota.
Mr and Mrs Ben Hershbergeer of Kalona announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday July 25.
Marion Thompson was ill last Saturday but has recovered and is able to be out again now.
Theodisia Turner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Turner aged twelve, presented a musical recital at the home of her teacher Mrs A Anderson on Wednesday night. The young performer showed notable musical talent and her first recital was enjoyed by many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hedges and their daughter Ruth have arrived home after a vacation trip in Wisconsin.
The piece recalls folding beds troubling guests with springs and wet sheets, along with local 1850s Washington Iowa ads and businesses. It mentions the 1854 Atlantic Cable layings, 1858 agricultural fairs, and a snapshot of hotels, stores, and prices in Washington, including names of merchants and local institutions.
David Thompson recalls the bonus family with Jessie as his first Prairie Flower teacher. George is the sole living family member. Ira Thompson married Jessile Knox and is David's cousin. The Jungbluths, returning from Wisconsin, missed a Country Club dinner. They report Washington girls are fine after sunburns. Mrs. George Morrison is back after illness. Ira also recovering. Clemens Hebmer party returned from Canada after 109 degrees heat. They logged 9200 miles since June first. Keota school board focuses on reading correspondence amid busy days.
Mrs Alice Hesseltine recovers well after surgery at the county hospital. B F Bostwick Jr and family vacationed to Quebec. Betty Michels gave a notable home musical aided by Muscatine aunts. she studies with Miss Elsie Bratton and has notable talent. The Michels sisters longtime Washington residents bring fond memories. Mary Juliet Lemmon and family vacationed in Colorado, glad to miss the rain. W C Moser resigned as county supt. 130 applications pouring in. Keota district restricts out of state applicants. County Sunday school picnic planned for August 6 at Sunset Park. Mrs Francis Skipton and Virginian Law travel to visit family in Spooner and Minneapolis. Olds welcomed Mr Young at 72 with ceremony. John Long family visits. six grandchildren present. Hammer, Jungbluth and Shannon boys return from six weeks eastern trip. John Greiner sells West Washington home to Ira Schenefelt. Wickham house transfer in 30 days. Mlesher and Marble families visiting from San Antonio. Kila and Nellie Link visit California to see Minnie Lohrer. Twenty one boys and four leaders toured Keokuk, Fort Madison and Burlington enjoying the trip.
Sheriff McCarty raided three Wellman venues Saturday night amid ongoing liquor enforcement. Tennis gains momentum at the Y with evening lights and lessons from Gertrude Hammer as interest rises. Y camp trips bring back H Boys and Y ladies trucks of luggage, cool nights noted. Rotarians enjoyed Old Time Music with Col C J Wilson guiding performers. Waterloo plans potential concert by W W Bowers after Pioneer Night.
Dick McCleery travels to Toronto Canada for an interchane convention with M and Av boga work con vention then plans to attend the Y mens convention in Cleveland. He serves as vice president of the Ys Men's club international. Mrs Whister of Washington is nominated for the third annual Champion born Woman of Iowa award with Mel Whistler seen as a strong contender.
Dean Houghton of the State University urges cooperation to raise hospital patient average above 25 daily for a nurses training school. A Chevrolet driven by Larson collided with John Beliel’s Ford near the Davis farm, killing George Weiss and injuring four others as bystanders were in a ditch area.
The local drum and bugle corps is set to attend the American Legion convention in Davenport next week. They have drawn favorable comments and are practicing hard this week.
The thermometer read four degrees on Thursday and fell slightly on Friday. Tuesday and Thursday marked the hottest days recorded in Washington for the season.
Agent Harold Montgomery says no serious damage from grasshoppers in Washington county at present. A destructive swarm damaged an alfalfa field in Johnson county recently.
Charles Laffer of Sigourney and E. C Haynes of Centerville traveled to Washington on Wednesday and Thursday to review and address violations of the traffic code observed during their trip.
Mrs Pressey Frank of Waterloo and her two sons Dick and Don return home after a four week visit with her mother Mrs Wilbur Miller. Cora Teeter Dunsmore of Normal Illinois visits Miss Cora Porter with her Mary. Mr and Mrs Douglas Page travel to Sigourney after the death of Clyde Page. Funeral attendance includes Mr and Mrs Harry McCall and Mrs Watneetah Ingalls for Mrs Cooper. Several residents attend the cornerstone ceremony for the new city hall and George Maxwell remains ill at home.
On Tuesday evening at six thirty Miss Leita Carris daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Carris and Mr William Bayliss son of Mr and Mrs William Bayliss Sr of Keota wed at the bride home in Keota. After a month they will live in Burlington where Bayliss works for the Burlington Gazette. The bride, a Keota High School and Monmouth College alumna, taught English and Dramatics for three years. Bayliss, a Parson College graduate, joins the Burlington Gazette staff.
Miss Jessie Kallous daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Kallous Riverside married Frederick Klein son of Mr and Mrs Henry Klein Riverside on Thursday July 23 at 4 30 in the afternoon The ceremony was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Howard Klein brother of the groom The new Mrs Klein is a 1930 graduate of Washington High School and the couple reside at the Klein home in Riverside.
Miss Lowene Barger becomes bride of Newell F. Williams at the Stromston home Town City. Violin solos by Margarita Williams precede a single ring ceremony performed by Rev. S. S. Williams. After a honeymoon to Mexico City the couple will reside in Alton HL where Williams teaches modern languages and coaches swimming at Western Military Academy.
Miss Thora Gross daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Gross of Iowa City married Dale Jones son of Mr and Mrs E B Jones of Wellman on Wednesday July 22 The couple will reside on a farm near Wellman following the ceremony
Two state automobile department agents conducted a traffic law check on the square. Nineteen drivers were fined and about fifty more were stopped for missing tail lights or only one headlight and ordered to repair their lights.
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