Editorial musings on economics and family reunions
A collection of column notes jokes and reflections on money value barter relief and current events. It notes a Washington County corn field misadventure involving Dr. E E Stutsman a forthcoming Swanson Nelson family reunion in Washington and a pioneer dinner speaker R E Swanson with hometown praise and humor about wages and gourmet indulgences.
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Washington County
Fairfield Daily Ledger
Ralph
Washington’s early local baseball stars of the 1890s era
Pollok Wallace recalls Washington’s homegrown teams formed in 1890–91 with players like Hubert Nicola, Billy Maxwell and “Squint” Alberson. The Brickbats, older local club, and a 1894–95 High Grass league featuring Mt. Pleasant, Fairfield, Brighton, and Washington shaped the town’s early baseball history.
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Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Brighton
Washington
Alberson
Maxwell
Wallace recalls Washington players at Riverside and Monmouth
Pollok Wallace recalls the day Ralph Livingston offered an athletic scholarship to attend Monmouth College. He enrolled that fall and joined the football team with no prior experience. In the second semester Frank Alberson joined, helping Monmouth win most games with Ralph Livingston as team manager.
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Pollok Wallace
Washington
Riverside
Ralph Livingston
Monmouth College
M. Y. Wallace
Frank
Squint"’ Alberson
Monmouth
Ralph
Roxy” Livingston
Summer trek led Pollok to Glenwood and a major league brush
In June Pollok joined a Glenwood town team while his brother Will Wallace was postmaster. He later met Charles Comiskey in St. Paul who offered a trial at second base against Indianapolis. He impressed with his hitting and infield play and spent three weeks with the St. Paul team alongside Billy Sullivan Tannehill and others before parental objections ended his major league pursuit. Twenty years later Comiskey again recognized him as the same player.
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Pollok
Glenwood
Minn
Will Wallace
St. Paul
Charles Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Comiskey
Indianapolis
Billy Sullivan
White Sox
Tannehill
Milwaukee
Louisville
Rivalry and Fallout From Washington Fairfield Baseball Game
The piece recalls early Washington and Fairfield baseball rivalries centered on a disputed game deemed by Washington as stolen. A Washington benefactor Will Graham funded the team and faced mounting tensions after the Fairfield clash, which soured relations for years.
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Washington
Fairfield
Will Graham
Pollok Wallace's Last Probable Baseball Game
The reminiscence recalls Pollok Wallace playing for Washington as a shortcatcher at Denison field against Keota. In a tied late game he hit a long ball over Lantry, nearly a home run, but slowed and reached third as Harold Putnam scored on base.
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Pollok Wallace
Keota
Denison
Washington
Pollok
Lantry
Keot
Harold Putnam
Softball Night Draws Big Crowd and Lively Bun
A thousand fans packed the Washington field for a Coast era style game as the Old Timers mocked umpires and Bing Miller shone in left. The Marines shuffled positions, a charity box mystery sparked laughs, Junior Kelsey hit a single and a double, and many local donors aided the event.
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Bing Miller
Washington
Plymouth on Main St. stalled. Phidy pushes car to garage
Phidy the Faltering Ply mouth helped a 1947 Plymouth stall on Main Street and push it to a nearby garage. He relished the match against a car ten years younger, comparing it to the Old Timers nearly beating the Marines last night.
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Phidy
Main Street
Car scratch in bumpers courtesy near Journal Office
D B reports Phily avoided curb damage while moving a 1947 model car. He notes luck in narrowly missing the Journal Office curb.
Wallace recalls fire history and old gear in Washington
Wallace, longtime bass horn star with the Washington band and veteran fireman, remembers hand drawn hose carts before motorized equipment. He offered leads on gathering fire department history and hinted at fires that burned in the past.
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Wallace
Washington
Four men tied to rural school burglaries in Iowa region
Police link four men to a series of school break-ins across Washington Cedar Johnson Jones and Scott counties with several admissions. A sedan and lime truck collision near Wellman caused $800 damage. Civil and county officials discuss property appraisals and a new sewage treatment department. Two cows killed by a Crawfordsville vehicle crash. Fire department plans a new truck from Battle Creek Michigan. Loot from the Brighton burglary is largely recovered as suspects are held.
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Anamosa
Washington County
Washington
Cedar
Johnson
Jones
Scott Counties
Wellman
Glenn E. Cupp
W. P. Hicks
Keota
W. P. Huston
Brighton
H. M. Putnam
Mr. Huston
Tipton
Joan Custer
George Baker
Washington City
Washington county junior livestock show prep under way at Dave Livingston farm
Four H boys and leaders work this week at the Livingston farm preparing barns fences and exhibit space for the upcoming show. Dr Fred Blick of St. Louis heads the air corps unit chaplain duties in Riley Kansas starting Thursday. Kehoe improves after August 6 auto crash with rest and pain, MCA plans annual reports set for September 18 meeting. Washington county soil conservation district sets September 11 for the second annual Four District Conservation Field Day and Plowing Contest at Carl T Anderson farm Wellman.
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Washington County
Fred Blick
St. Louis
L. E. Blick
Washington
Riley
Kansas
Air Corps
Joe Knotek
Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Carl T. Anderson
Wellman
Washington county residents named for September jury duty
Fifty Washington county residents were named on the jury list for the September term of district court in Washington. Jurors will report Monday September 13 at 1 30 p m per current plans. Harold Johnson, manager, and the Washington Spur Geon store force celebrate the stores 10th anniversary this Friday August 13. Mr and Mrs Charles Herdo depart for New York to sail to England on the Queen Mary August 14. Mr and Mrs Harvey 8S Meek visit Mr Howard Miller and William Manussier and plan to return to San Francisco. The McKee family of Oak Park Ill and daughter Mary Margaret visit Mrs R G Vincent.
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Washington County
Washington
Harold Johnson
Spurgeon
Charles Herdo
Chicago
New York
England
Harvey
Meek
Howard Miller
William Manussier
Detroit
William McVety
San Francisco
Robert McKee
Mary Margaret
Oak Park, Ill
R. G. Vincent
Damage Reported in Auto Incident Involving Kenneth Nyle Bail
Damage estimated at 500 dollars was reported for an automobile owned and driven by Kenneth Nyle Bail. Police noted the minor collision occurred Thursday with no injuries reported and the vehicle sustained front end damage. Bail provided identification and remained at the scene for an officer’s report.
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Kenneth Nyle Bail
Business Buildings on the Square Long Ago
A note recalls the numerous business structures that stood on the square many years past, detailing their prominence in local commerce and the changes that followed over time.
Pastor Beiderwieden to Lead Lutheran Camp Week in Iowa Falls
Pastor Beiderwieden departs for Iowa Falls to oversee the district summer camp recreational program for the Walther League. Four Washington instructors and vocational agriculture teachers return from Ames after a three day training August 9 10 and 11. A 20 piece Salvation Army Waterlook band plays in Washington August 18. Sheriff Putnam says stolen goods near Tipton link to break ins at rural schools and farm homes. Washington schools prep for 1948 49 term starting September 1 with two more elementary teachers signed, completing local staffing.
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Beiderwieden
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Walther League
Offical Youth Organization
The
Lutheran Church
Washington
Ames
F. H. Seales
Robert MecLaughlin
Ray Mabry
Glenn Riley
Frank Lee
M. M. Schell
Washington School Board
Loeal
Hospital Notes And Births Report
Yesterday at the hospital several surgeries were performed including Charlee Davis Mrs Leo Greiner Keota John Dickinson Fairfield and Clyde Krile Wellman Nurses note births recorded a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wayne Wolfe at 8 39 a m and other births to Mrs E L Richard Ellen Schantz Sylvia Stout and Mrs Fannie Watkins Dorothy Libe Mrs Lloyd Barnes and daughter today
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Leo Greiner
Keota
Surgical
John Dickinson
Fairfield
Clyde Krile
Wellman
Wayne Wolfe
Today
Fannie Watkins
Dorothy Libe
Lloyd Barnes
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report
Admitted yesterday include Charles Crone junior with a broken arm and Annebelle Zeck for medical care. Dolores Adams and Dorothy Libe, along with Mrs. Glen Duncan and her son, were admitted. Dismissals today involve Crawfords ville residents Mrs. Bernard Peiffer and son, Mrs. Joseph Vogel of Harper, and Mrs. Wayne Wolfe with daughter.
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Charles Crone, Jr
Annebelle Zeck
Dolores Adams
Dorothy Libe
Glen Duncan
Crawfordsville
Bernard Peiffer
Harper
Joseph Vogel
Wayne Wolfe
Births Reported in Fairfield Wellman Areas
Yesterday, Mr and Mrs Clém Eagle Fairfield welcomed a daughter at 819 PM. Mr and Mrs Clarence Wade Keota welcomed a daughter at 442 PM. Today, Mrs William Ajtinoff Wellman and daughter and Mrs Garrett Finley Wellman welcomed daughters.
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Clém Eagle
Fairfield
Clarence Wade Keota
William Ajtinoff
Wellman
Garrett Finley
Kinross and locals report multiple births and a fatal crash
Reports list several local notices and family milestones. Cora Ossman Kinross involved in an auto accident yesterday while Mr and Mrs Gren west Acwen welcomed a son at 12 65 p m. Today two more births noted for Richard Slead in Keota and Annabelle Zeck in Wellman with others including Prighton Kurtz and Mrs John Kurtz and son Clyde Crile and Mrs Richard Adrian in Richland.
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Gren West Acwen
Richard Slead
Keota
Annabelle Zeck
Ruite 3
John Kurtz
Prighton
Clyde Crile
Wellman
Richard Adrian
Richland
Passages From Washington and Local Notes Today
Local notes report Ruth Stewart in Chicago attending a musical convention and pursuing a master's at Chicago University. Mrs. Howard McCleery and son Nic return from a Chicago buying trip for the store. Helen Breese is eliminated from a golf semi final at the Country Club. Virginia Scranton named nearest normal in a 4 H physical test and will go to the state fair. A new bakery will open on the east side of the square by Ardian Miller and Milo Steele. Temperature hits 101 degrees on August 5. Ellen Morrison is home from California with family plans to reunite by train and car. Captain John Steck notes weather reports from France, and soldiers censor letters locally. Dave Donovan, formerly of this town, visits before moving to Memphis Tenn. O T Smith jokes about his shaved mustache. Chicago Eagle praises Rol lin Organ as a brainy livestock agent. Milan Shields and Gene Brier visit C C Wilson in Jacksonville hospital where he is improving. William Wilson Jr buys property on East Main to build a modern home this fall.
Deaths of the Week in Ainsworth Davenport area
Deaths include Minnie Agnes White long-time Ainsworth resident who died at Mercy hospital Davenport after a week of illness. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church. Also Richard Albert Raymond Wombacher 23 of 904 North Iowa Ave died after a heart attack. Mrs Fisher’s death reported via telegram funeral set for Saturday. Arthur Romine 67 of near West Chester died at home after two months of illness.
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Minnie Agnes White
Ainsworth
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Ainsworth United
Richard Albert Raymond Wombacher
North
Iowa Avenue
C. W. McLaughlin
W. O. Fisher
Beverly Hills
Clasf
Fisher
Mrs. McLaughlin
Fishers
California
Arthur Romine
Washington County
West Chester
Medical notices for Mrs Griffith and two others
Today Mrs David Griffith in Columbus Junction undergoes a surgical procedure. Also listed are Mrs Leona Harris of Brighton and Mrs Amelia Coon, with no further details provided.
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Medical
David Griffith
Columbus Junction
Surgical
Leona Harris
Brighton
Amelia Coon
Neighbors Help Reap Oats At Harrison Farm
About twenty neighbors joined to thrash ten acres of oats for Sam Harrison on Monday afternoon in Highland Center. Local residents assisted with machinery while families from Washington and nearby areas visited, and several households spent time at nearby homes and parks.
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Highland Center
Sam Harrison
Knowlton Fletcher
William Murphy
Earle Steele
Ernest Salladay
Washington
Floyd Martin
Melvin Soukup
Weed Park
Muscatine
Warren Owens
Randall Hoben
Betty Jean Martin
Donna Murphy
Near
Wellman
Jesse T. Foster
Oklahoma City
Lewis
Green Grass of Wyoming Opens Outdoor Film Series
Twentieth Century Fox presents its eighth outdoor thrillers lineup at the State Theatre with Green Grass of Wyoming starring Peggy Cummins Charles Coburn and Robert Arthur. The Technicolor feature centers on harness racing wild horses and mountain ranch life amid America s Growing interest in the sport of kings and the high spirited equines.
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State Theatre
Mary O Haras
Wyoming
Twentieth Century-Fox
America
Maryland
Baltimore
Will Rogers
David Harum
Kentucky
Flicka
Thunderhead
Peggy Cummins
Charles Coburn
Robert Arthur
Laurel and Hardy Block-Heads at Fox Theatre
Laurel and Hardy return in Block-Heads a Hal Roach comedy arriving Sunday at the Fox Theatre The swank apartment setting amplifies their gags and the duo arms the film with lively improv and classic pratfalls aided by Hollywood's top comedy creators.
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Hal Roach
Laurel and Hardy
Fox Theatre
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Hollywood
Port Spent Wednesday at Melvin Soukup Home
Murray Lewis and Pryllis Coon of near West Chester have spent several days at the Lewis Coon and W R Murphy homes, keeping company with the Melvin Soukup household.
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Melvin Soukup
Murray Lewis and
Pryllis Coon
Near West Chester
Lewis
Palo Volador Dance of the Totonacs Endures in Mexico
Mexican Indians the Totonacs once flourished in a high civilization now faded into obscurity. Though pyramids and temples vanish in the jungle their death defying Palo Volador dance still thrills writers and explorers visiting these modern heirs of a great civilization.
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Mexico
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E. E. Stutsman
Stutsman
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Illinois
Minnesota
Ray E. Swanson
Swanson
Summer Metalcraft Corporation
Washington Chamber of Commerce
R. E. Swanson
Country Club
Indianola
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Des Moines
Fred Gaston
Shanefelt
Rock Island
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Michigan University
Pollock
Hubert Niccola
Billy Maxwell
Squint
Allen DeLong
Sikes” Vogt
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Polly
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Chick"’ Jones
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al Hott
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Journal
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Sorden
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Softball Association
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Washington Presbyterian Church
William J. Grossheim
Monticello
Grossheim
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Appraisal Engineering Company of
Wisconsin
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St ‘Atherine
Omaha
Nebraska
Ll. J. Kehoe
Kehoe
Salvation Army Waterlook
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E. L. Richardson
Ellen Schantz
Sylvia Stout
Cora Ossman Kinross
Boyd Foster
Ruth Stewart
Howard McCleery
Nic
A. W. Clow
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Leona Allen
Minnesota State University
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Bidwell Company
Riverside Men
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Milo Steele
Ellen Morrison
Automobile
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France
Dave Donovan
Standard Land Co
Stratford
Tex
Meimonis Tenn
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Chicago Eagle
Rollin B. Organ
Eagle
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Gene Brier
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William Wilson, Jr
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J. Brooks
Eula Mae Coon
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