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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1935

Page

3

Genealogical Department notes New Haven Cemetery births and deaths

A column from the genealogical department lists New Haven Cemetery entries with names and lifespans. Curtis A. Snyder, Lorinda, A. E. Wolfe, R. A. Calhoon, Samuel S. Calhoon, Mary Crowner, Ellen Crowner, Michael Crowner, Ellen Jane Carlin, Rebecca J. Brewer Elliot, James Frain, Lucy Crowner, George Barrows, Jesse Taylor, Mary A. Taylor, Priscilla Swires, Marie Swires, Thomas Swires, and Samuel A. Robertson are shown with dates ranging from 1830 to 1916 and ages where given.

Moothart Civil War Vet Dies at Home

William Paul Moothart a long time member of the I. G. White post G A R died at his home on August 3. He held every office in the post and was well known and liked by all. Hagenbeck Wallace Circus marched in spite of rain and mud with two strong shows.

Moothart William Paul Moothart I. G. White Post Hagenbeck-Wallace Waureka Wisconsin Balsam Lake Lake View Gustafson Charles Gustafson Katherine St. Paul George George Parrish Wintter Quebec

A Wisconsin Summer Trip to Lake View and Balsam Lake

A traveler recalls a summer journey from Minnesota to Wisconsin visiting Lake View on Balsam Lake and the town of Balsam Lake. They praise Mrs Gustafson and local hosts, describe Jake’s Place, Paradise Island lodge, and lively village life with fishing, mosquitos, and late night revelry.

Dr. Eastwood Lake View Balsam Lake Gustafson Minnesota Keeley Mort Keeley Mercy St. Paul Austin Jake Abc's Mie Paradise Island Chicago Wisconsin la Crosse Coon Valley Wis

Highland Canning Club Volunteers and Rain News

Highland Canning club members Lucille Cherry Viola Cherry Mable Wallace Dorothy Stafford and Leona McFarland work for state college prizes. Rain devastates oats with Jacob Hotle noting 20 acres lost and neighbor Will Augustine seeing far more ruined crops. Local clubs buy park tables and waste receptacles to aid the community.

Will Augustine 20Th Century Club Sunset Park Improvement League

The Rocking Chair Brigade community notes

The piece chronicles a hot morning walking trip from 1140 South Iowa Ave to the square and reports on neighbors and visitors. It mentions Mrs. W R Mount improving, Mr. and Mrs Eicher's progress, antique finds from Mrs Schneider, welfare opportunities for Virginia Wallace, a new merchant I Should Have, a dog missing near Char Me Shalla, and 4 H Club fair reflections with local leaders and volunteers.

South Iowa Ave

Eighty Years Money Maker Henry Campbell Reports Quick Earnings

Henry Campbell states on Monday he earned 1.25 with 0.50 from hauling ashes and 0.50 for other chores including dragging a dead cat from George Ross’s house. He hints at more to say in the afternoon. Tent sale at Chautauqua tops 180 tents sold with more on order. George Dempsey runs rail lunch counters in Eldon, Columbus Junction, and Altamont Missouri. Blanche Nicola and Bert Dixon prepare for Iowa colleges, Nellie Wilson aims to teach Latin at State University of Iowa.

Henry Campbell George Ross Charley Dewey George Dempsey Eldon Columbus Junction Altamount Missouri George Harvey Blanche Nicola Cornell College Bert Dixon State University of Iowa Nellie Wilson

Good Oats and Not Transferable Tickets at the Junction Fair

40 years ago readers note strong oat yields with Marbourg at 63 bushels per acre and others claiming 95. A jab at the Columbus Junction fair tickets marked Not Transferable arouses editor ire, calling for better fair practices. A distant tease about a Saturday civic event hints at three races and a fight, stirring local intrigue.

J. K. Marbourg Sam McCleary Wes White Alex Olumbus Junction Democrat Civic Federation Good Old Washington

Babies of the Week Births Across Kalona Wellman and Washington

A roundup of newborns this week includes Bender-Son to Mr and Mrs Gee of Wellman with a weight note, Shettler-Son to Mr and Mrs Earl Shettler of Kalona on Aug 7, Gingerich-Son to Mr and Mrs Edwin Gingerich of Kalona on Aug 7, stout-Son to Mr and Mrs Ira Stout of Brighton on Aug 7 with weight, Bruty-Daughter Mary Jane born to Mr and Mrs William Bruty of Washington Route 2 on Aug 4 at county hospital, Snyder-Daughter Marilyn Jo born Aug 4 to Mr and Mrs Lyle Snyder at county hospital.

Bender Washington Route 2 Snyder Marilyn Jo Lyle Snyder

Deaths of the Week: Fishburn Kennard White

Mrs Wi Fishburn of Winfield died in a hospital at Fairfield. Harry Kennard of Wellman, age 6, died Saturday August 4 after a stroke Thursday. Mrs William White of Crawfordsville, aged 88, passed away.

Fishburn Wi Fishburn Winfield Fairfield Kennard Harry Kenbard Wellman White William White Crawfordsville

Local Obituary Highlights From Keota and Surrounding Areas

Aged 91 Bell-J. C. Bell died at Columbus Junction on August 3. Gertrude Richardson mother of the Keota Eagle publisher died in Keota on Friday at 67. Mrs. F. G. Sands of Long Beach California formerly of the community died August 9 at 62. Ralph Keller and Bertha Phil are noted as relations to the deceased Sande.

Er. E. White Columbus Junction Bell J. C. Bell Richardson Gertrude Richardson Keota

Big 4 H club show and local life snapshot

Week in Washington notes the big 4 H club show with demonstrations displays parade and picnic. Miscellany covers marriages births divorces relocations arrests church and social events with local names and places from the area.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Genealogical Department C. A. Speer West Jefferson St Iowa O. A New Haven Cemetery Curtis A. Snyder Lorinda A. E. Wolfe R. A. Calhoon S.S. Calhoon Samuel S. Calhoon Mary Crowner Ellen Crowner Michael Crowner Co. H Ellen Jane Carlin eUrerrery Rebecca J. Brewer Elliot James Frain Lucy George Barrows Jesse Taylor Mary A James Taylor Priscilla T. M. Swires Marie Thomas M. J. Swires Samuel A. Robertson Little Washington Rocking Chair W. R. Mount Homer Charley Homer Mount Miami Florida Congress FE. C. Eicher Mr. Eicher Byron Schneider Ruth Thorne Elizabeth New Hampshire South Iowa Virginia Wright Clark Bartlett Washington, Pa John Sahalla Ivan Lemley Colleen Waukesha Margaret Ann June Hinth California Jungbuths Char- Me Shalla’s Virginia Wallace University of Iowa Salt Lake City Utah Milltown the Inquirer Bud” Fields Andy Beenblossom Old College United Presbyterians Monmouth J. N. Phillips Claude Webb Phillips Daughters of Union Veterans Altho Edna Ethel Mrs. Philips Brigade Burlington Des Moines M.eb Hazel Harbison Marjorie Frame Washington County W. J. Roudabush John Spiedel Spiedel Nondas Richardson Hazel Siberts Elizabeth Goodlander Herbert Kort Lewis Goodlander William R. Cubbins W. K. Cubbins Elizabeth Walker Erma Fulton Cubbins Walker Cubbings Marion S. George State Board of Assessment and Review Ira Caldwell Mary Ruth Newbold Joseph W. Newbold Clyde Walker Justice of the Peace Ed Bovee Shirley Temple State Theatre Foreign Missionary Society Sonest Park M. E A. Anderson Cora Porter Omaha Neb Orville Elder MacGregor Everett Green Lexington George Washington Brock M. W. Bailey Frederick Allebaugh Jefferson City Hanna Eteher Bailey Pittsburgh Chas. Heldt Casper Wyoming Margaret Erlanger Madison Herman Erlanger St. Louis Kephart Fred R. White City Council of Hoy McElhinney McKees Rock Penn T. J. McElhinney Rotary U. P West Madison Street Marshall Blaine Holmes Charles Long Pleasant Plain Camp Dodge Faye Taylor Portland Oregon David McLaugh Ruth Stewart The Ozark Mountains Merle McComaughey Fon @ Lac, Wis D. Morrison Mrs. Dunham Morrison de Mich Leland Horton Willis Howell Bob Kyle Packwood Brighton Howard McCleery Nic Sam Nicola and Harmon A. E. Atchison Widmer and Busby Clothing Richard M. Green Merle Green Margarita Williams Kenneth Lee Fread, Jr Dave Solomon Elaine Jean Minneapolis Bert Pierce Roy Crossens Gerald Bailey Chas. Benz Esther Condit Ferreol Wealeh Puebolia Colo Paresta Sherm Welch Ralph Scott Merritt McDaniel Little Washington, Wisconsin Alice Marie Chamberlain Robert J. Burns Iowa City Abe Payne W. P. Moratrtg Davenport Board of Supervisors Leon Beatty American Legion Roger Eicher Johrner Washington Coufinest Citizen's Ae Fort Moines Roger Bev Moines América
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