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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1936
Page
3
Ollie Turner dies after burns in a house accident. The community offers sympathy to Fred Turner and Mrs. Walker as friends recall her kindness and quiet reliability. Neighbors report updates on Maria Guthrie and others while a missing $25 to $35 wallet leads to a pursuit for return.
Catherine Jane Hull wed at nine on August 1 in a quiet ceremony with no attendants. The groom wrote a song for the bride and friends note the couple’s happiness as relatives from Champion Mich attend. News recounts family ties and a playful lipstick mishap at a Washington event.
The article traces the surname Wilson from its likely meaning son of William to early settlers in New England. It highlights Rev. John Wilson of Boston and other Wilsons, including James Wilson ancestor of Woodrow Wilson, his Ohio and Virginia ties, and Janet Woodrow’s Scottish lineage. It notes Woodrow Wilson’s birth in Staunton and his mother’s clergy lineage.
Mrs. John Ferguson of New York spoke at United Presbyterian Church on behalf of the Council of Woman's Home Missions. Her husband Rev. John Ferguson represents twenty New York denominations to defend the Sabbath. Large crowd of 5000 attended the Old Settlers Picnic in Wellman, marking thirty years since the first gathering.
The Chautauqua session opened last night before a big crowd. Over 800 season tickets have been sold. The opening number was a play titled Tennessee's Partner.
Miss Cath erine Goff of Ft Madison was elected by the Board of Education to teach music in the schools succeeding Miss Bertha Hay.
Brighton resident Miss Florence H Owen and Washington native Marion George married on a Wednesday evening in August at the bride's Brighton home.
Betty Stephen arrived home last night from Moline Illinois where she stayed with the Densmore Guthrie family for several days. She proudly notes she rode the train home alone.
A column of humorous observations notes how a man at a woman's party seems out of place and mocks back drivers. It jokes about circus acts, coats at the table, suspenders with belts, white shoes aging a woman, gambling, circus bills, cold ham sandwiches, and men over forty needing constant repairs. Public speaking compared to a brass band suggests time saved.
Heavy weekly rainfall surpassing two and a half inches disrupts threshing operations across farms, delaying harvest progress and affecting field work plans for growers.
Real Tomato Miss Kyle displays a tomato on West Second street showing a weight of three and three fourths pounds. The item draws local curiosity as a notable garden produce specimen from the area.
Charles Grayson was the honored guest at a party for his sixth birthday held August 1916. Twenty three children attended as invited guests.
Miss Maye Rittler and Harvey F Jones married at the bride’s home on August 8 1916 Reverend Frank A Gageby officiated with David Elder as ring bearer Marguerite Wallace at the piano Lucile Rittler of Wayland served as flower girl Besse Darbyshire sang during the ceremony
Dr C W McLaughlin has been named to the library board to fill the seat left vacant by the death of H A Burrell. The appointment adds a new member to the local library authority and continues the board's oversight of public library services.
West Side Drug Store announces a transfer of ownership as T. RR. Phil lips purchases the partner's share from Mr. Heinigman who is selling his stake in the business.
Miss Myrtle Morton spent the weekend at the J. W. Morton home and returned to her work in Columbus, Ohio, yesterday.
Regular Service Lieut Harold Putnam, long time Co K officer, has been commissioned as a lieut in the regular army.
Hiram Johnson recounts a tale while Frank Macon insists on dragging Crooked Creek for a body. Johnson says his pony was pulled into the creek by a large bullhead fish after its halter strap trailed in the water. Friends suspect the pony went to drink, the fish mistook the strap for prey, and the animal vanished in the current.
Henry Berdo has moved to Hershey Pennsylvania to take a managerial role in one of the Hershey Chocolate Company's packing departments. The change marks his departure from previous duties as he joins the Hershey plant team.
Alum ni organizers in nine counties align with the University of Iowa football day luncheons on September 10. About 125 invitations were issued by alumni secretary Bruce Mahan. Centers and organizers include Edward Wender in Black Hawk Waterloo and Robert Ingram in Monroe Albia, among others.
A 12:30 to 12:45 airing from WHO WMT and KRNT will cover the key luncheon in Iowa City with about seven speakers called to the microphone. The schedule lists games or meetings at several towns including Sudubon Audubon Grundy Center Carroll Cherokee Glenwood Adel and Dallas with speakers such as Powers Mooty Anneberg Barnes Wellens and Russell.
Dr. James Brown Combs a native of Ohio and long time Washington resident died at his daughter Clara Wells home on August 13 1906 after a third stroke of paralysis He was eighty two years old The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary November 5 1905.
The Citizens Band hosts a social in Sunset Park Thursday evening to raise funds. Ice cream and cake will be served for attendees.
The national resources commission states American wildlife provides over 1 billion dollars in annual economic value highlighting wildlife as a major natural resource. The finding underscores the financial importance of conservation and sustainable use.
Margaret Dalzell Townsley of Brighton recounts her experiences as an early settler who aided cholera victims during the 1864 outbreak. The account, published in the Journal on August 14, 1906, preserves local memory of the epidemic and community response.
A brief column notes that seventy four years ago on August 15 a significant event occurred, recalling local memories and community impact from that date.
A 1864 report notes Co. C Nineteenth Iowa Infantry leaving home for service. Back at work Miss Kate Buckley resumes duties at the New York Store after a vacation. Two men, Charlie Mercer and Dwight Norton, were held up while traveling to announce the Chautauqua. A woodsman, named Jap Bidwell, challenged them about politics and freed them after learning they were Democrat supporters.
Mrs T J Berdo and her sister in law Mrs Effie Wright traveled from Ottumwa to arrange for an operation for Joe Wright who has been ill for months.
Messrs Otto Dede FE R Rust and Dudley Crone and misses Doll Buckley Maude Morton and Gertrude Smith drove to Keota for the ball game yesterday.
In southeast Washington, Miss Cora Porter awoke in pain when a large snapping bug crawled into her ear. Neighbors called Dr. P. W. M. Elwain, who poured water into the ear to remove the insect. The monstrous bug emerged to relief of the Porter family.
The Oskaloosa News reports Mose Hall, a colored resident, wanted to attend a Washington circus but arrived too late as the train raced away. The train had a 200 foot start and Hall wore number 14 shoes, leaving him unable to reach the show. The Journal the next day notes Hall visited friend Jim Redd.
Move soon row and Nichols, north side grocers, plan to relocate to the southeast corner of the square on September 1st.
Mrs John Bergquist displays a tomato weighing two pounds for a local exhibit. The unusually large fruit draws curiosity from visitors at the event.
A refined social gathering was hosted by Mr. Dean last night. Attendees included Mrs. Geo Dempsey and many friends such as Maggie Waldschmidt Maggie Marie Tillie Harmeler Rose Sampson Thresa Swift Clare Wolf Leba Brice Aggie Skelly Celestine Marie Bridget Burns Lacey Langenberg Mary Sampson Thresa Wheelan Mary King Mamie Hickey Ed Wolf John Marie Will Skelly Ed Swift Geo Dempsey Mart Dean Ralph Conger John Skelly Geo Wheelan Mart Casey and Mike Dean.
Mr and Mrs Ed Bovee plan to move into their elegant new residence on the Heights today. The move marks a fresh chapter for the couple in a prominent local neighborhood.
Older residents recount a visit by Rev. H. A. Risser and his wife Eva McConnaughey to the Grandfather McConnaughey farm. The piece notes John McConnaughey’s Civil War pension, Eva’s family ties, and decades of absence from Washington County, with memories of kin and Farm life during a pleasant excursion and drives through old country scenes.
A long district chronicle lists local happenings including injuries, marriages, moves, sales, travels, sports plans, thefts, fires, hospital events, reunions, and community notices across towns in Iowa. Names such as Win Smouse, Harry Miller, and Reita Willis appear among many residents, with photos not provided.
Frank and Brya visit old friends and landmarks, noting the walnut stairway, the remaining old house, and the changing orchard. They observe Grandfather McConnaughey Place mostly unchanged, except for the vanished vineyard. The couples begin their drive home to Minnesota, preferring its climate to Iowa’s heat.
Mrs R E Pratt and Miss Margaret Griffith hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Pratt home honoring Mrs Robert Carson formerly Helen Greiner. Griffith announced her upcoming marriage to James Schmoeller on September 14. Julia McFlhinney of Iowa City visited as Mrs Herbert Korf and others entertained in honor of Mrs Nellie Wright Mason and daughter Mrs Mable Quale of Hart Michigan and Mrs Cora Bartlett of Washington Pa. Guests drove to Washington Pa by automobile Friday. J H Peet former school superintendent will speak at the M & church Sunday. Kalona homecoming drew an estimated 3000 to 4000 attendees. Dr Chas R Brown dean emeritus of Yale divinity school will speak at Iowa City on September.
Atkinson aged 88 died on Aug 8 at his home after two years illness. Johnson former mayor and postmaster of Brighton for many years died at his son Fad gar home in San Benito Texas on Aug 8. He was 74.
Longtime resident, later of Alabama, died at Oska loosa on August 10. He was sixty one years old.
Riverside merchant Schmoebelen-Schnoebhel died August 8 after a three week illness. He was forty four and survived by his mother his widow and six children.
Mrs Ollie Leachman Turner wife of Fred Turner died from burns suffered in a home accident on a Tuesday evening. She was sixty three years old.
O Loughlin Luther O Loughlin of Kalona died at Masonic hospital Davenport on Tuesday and was brought home for burial.
The Hotle family announces the birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Stanley Hotle of Cedar Rapids on August 8. Grandparents reside locally.
A British automobile maker proposes new cab design with drivers seated high at the rear like hansoms to make short cars practical and ease urban traffic. The concept aims to blend classic cab comfort with modern city needs.
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