Washington Ten Years Ago Recaps Travel and Events
Robert Patterson and Shirley Clark depart for a trip with early arrival in Seagal. Washington and Hastings roads are being numbered in Iowa style markers. Miss Haze Porter and Miss Marie Butterfield host dinner. wedding date September second for Eldridge Wayre Simmerman. A lightning storm and fire at Roy Wells farm end eight miles west of town. Chautauqua opens with 1,020 season tickets and 50 tents, under Don Ros as boys boss and Miss Forrey and Miss Long in charge of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Patterson
Shirley
Clark
Seagol
Roey
Washington
Vestery Iepatterson
Hastings
Pga
Varn
Roy Wells
Washin
Don Ros
Carol Forrey
Gwendolen Long
Local News Notes Include Moves and Health Updates
Mrs. Joe Tharnes and daughter Louise Joan plan to move to Pasadena California after visiting. Daryl Dodder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Dodder, had tonsils and adenoids removed at the county hospital this week. Lieut Ransom G Amlong, stationed at Camp Holabird Baltimore, Md, visited his parents. Mrs. M P Miller and guest Mrs Helle Dougherty went to Town City Thursday to Tip Ben Miller’s birthday. Mrs. Lola Wells Hughes teaches at the normal school at Mit eattee. George Slosser received a bad cut when a transom fell on his front door, glass broke and hand injured. Ned Brookhart’s condition after appendicitis is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Dodder
Harrison Dodder
Ransom G. Amlond
Camp Holabird
Baltimore
George Amlong
M. P. Miller
Helle Dougherty
Ben Miller
Marietta Duvall
Fred
Lola Wells Hughes
Ther Normal School
Miteattee
Mraimer Wall
Mfullet
Davis
Young
Fellows
Rojas Antomodsi
Anam
Call
Newins
Brookhart
W. Brookhart
Births and Deaths Mark Week in Arnolds Park
A baby boy was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Charlie Davison. War veteran George Elston, age 88, died at Arnolds Park, marking the town's weekend obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnolds Park
George Elston
Rural Schools Aid Allocation Report for County
The county received 757.60 in state funds for standard schools for the year. Distribution totals by district are listed, with Walnut Brigh ton township 42.75, Lexington radar township 20.12, Cedar 347.50, Enterprise Dutch Creek 28.50, New Haven Dutch 50, Wellston Dutch Creek Cedar Pranklin 88.00, Highland 28.00, No 8 Highland 42.75, Crescent Town 45.12, Living Lake Jackson 512, Smith Creek Lime Creek 47.50, Eureka Marion 28.00, Shiloh Marion 26.12, Haskins ore 25, No. Oregon Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Righten Standard
Winnie Palmer
Walnut
Brighton Township
Lexington
Radar Township
Prale Lower
Cedar
Enterprise
Dutch Creek
New Haven
Wellston
Dutch
Creek Cedar
Pranklin
Highland
Crescent Town
Living Lake
Jackson
Smith Creek
Lime Creek
Eureka
Marion
Shiloh
Haskinsore
Oregon
Washington
Notable Washington Folks Share News and Careers
A letter column notes several local figures and their activities. Mrs Frank L Wilson of River Forest, Illinois, daughter to the Bad enochs, is a writer and lecturer on household topics, preparing a long story. Mrs Sadie Reacock and Mrs John P Babcock are described with family ties and moves. Rev Roy Kehlin’s family story follows with daughters and plans to teach Bible. Geneyra McCaw-Corpora McCus pursues writing and teaching. Mrs J A McCall visits Missoula, Montana, while Charles Brown, former dean of Yale Divinity, travels and writes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Badenoch
Frank L. Wilson
River Forest
Harriet
Ben, Jr
Trace
Radonoch
Chicago U
Kehlin
Roy Kehlin
Margaret Safely
Washington
Margaret
Owa
Soring
Geneyra McCaw
Corpora McCus
Columbia
New York
Mecaw
Charles, Brown
Tokon
B Brown
Washington County
Yale Divinity School
Bila May
Seth Thomas
Ft. Dodge
Eleanor
Reynolds
The Famous Elephant Story From The Park
The article recalls a circus elephant stranded north of town decades ago with local youth names named as witnesses. Controversy centers on the year and which company performed, with Charley Hebner asserting Fore Paugh Bros. did not perform and Hemmings, Oper and Whitby did. Sidelights note brag by the 4 Paws troupe about paying $20,000 if they failed to appear as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Zeck
Harry Shrader
Newt O'Loughlin
Bill Gipson
Charley Hebner
Fore Paugh Bros. Circus
Hemmings
Oper
Hemming
Wisi
Hemings and Company
Charley Hetner
Inshington
Circus Tales From Richmonds Wet Season
In Richmond, amid deep mud and stalled wagons, a circus visit sparked chaos. Lions roared, a boy climbed a cage, seats torn, bricks flew, and some elves men were killed. After the uproar, townsfolk moved toward Washington as the circus moved on.
Washington Press Items Reflect Local Circus Lore
Cirrus talk and town news recount a stalled northern circus drawing fines to Hemmings Company for mud-logged roads. Old Richmond tales mix with a 1,000 pound church bell, a granite memorial planned on South Iowa, and local business moves from Williams to Upham.
Deaths Mrs Benda Dies at Home in Washington County
Mrs. James J. Benda died at her home south of town after months of illness. A lifelong Washington County resident, she was the daughter of John and Eva Davison. Funeral services were held today at the Eureka church with Rev. P. E. Rolly officiating. Surviving are her husband, her parents, and four children including Arthur Glasgow of San Antonio and Mrs. G. O. Cnossen of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ded. Benda
James J. Benda
Washington County
John
Eva Davison
Eureka Church
Pe, Rolly
Hristian Church
Arthur Glasgow
San Antonio
Tex
G. 0. Cnossen
Waterloo
Paul Bell
Harold
Howard Wagner
Meeks Campbell Marriage in Washington Area Church
Myra Opal Meeks daughter of Mr. RR Meeks and Thomas Earl Campbell son of Mr. and Mrs. Wall Campos were wed in a Wednesday ceremony at a Christian hospital setting. The groom’s health had been failing with illness noted. the couple will reside in Washington where they have worked. A wedding dinner followed for immediate families. Surviving relatives include the bride’s parents and local siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeks-Campbell
Myra Opal Meeks
Rr, Meeks
West of and
Town
Thomas Earl Campbell
Wall Campos
Washington
The
Christian
E. P. Roll
Land Bought Kor Highway
The board of supervisors announced the purchase of a tract west of the city to complete the right of way for a new road. This extension of West Fifth street runs north of the Knoxville branch railway with no crossing of the rail line. It connects the present highway to the county home and West Chester, replacing a long deteriorated overhead bridge.
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Board of Supervisors
Org-Ten
Tt San
West Fifth Street
Knoxville
Crade
West Chester
Short News Briefs From Far Afield And Nearby
A collage of hometown notices, travel snippets, and family visits shows Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Schmoeler and Lucille Sehi returning from an 1800 mile trip via Arkansas and Chicago. Cousins vacationing near Payetteville, Iowa locals visiting relatives, and multiple trips to Medinteueta, Goshen, and St. Paul highlight the bustling social scene. Hospital and clinic mentions mingle with a car accident minor injury and a wedding of local note tied to Florence Taylor and a new baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Schmoeler
Ames
Lucille Sehi Hame
Arkansas
Iowa
Mohert Kolosick
Henry Little
Chicago
Payetteville
Ray Latehem
Charles
Sioux City
W. P. Wells
Charles Gorham
Dave
P.M. Archer
Cote
Ant
Nish Wey
Iicaone
Ritchey
Fort Snetling
O. K. Clapper
Elizabeth
Goshen
Florence ‘Taylor
Jana
Scott's
Wash
Abe Murnell
Bur
Oakland
Lloyd Dubois
South Avenue C
Maynard Thovn
Mes
J. Lee Hill
Beverly
Des Moines
Mack. Williams
Washington, D. C
John” Williams
Marion
Channel Is Promise
Ethel Wikie
Jack Martin
Peoria
Washington Week in Review Honors and Activities
Washington youths gain honor scout status for guarding at Davenport Mississippi Valley Fair and enjoy free fair access. Golf tourney features two flights of 30 players with Victor Westphal defending the cup. YMCA swimming meet promises varied events and blue triangle awards. Local girls win GR honors at Camp Je, while Leigh Foster travels to Chicago on a company chartered train. Families return from Yellowstone trip as Maurion Mayo earns all-state music distinction. Washington youths excel in musical study at Town City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dixon
Carl Bevins
Richard Johnson
Gene Tucker
Lewis
Thornton
Davenport
Victor Westphal
Virginia Shannon
Jean Stewart
Central City
Camp Je
Lynn
Mas Haines
U. W
Maurice Mayo
Musteland Maurion Mayo
Cial Slummer School of Muse
Iowa City
Magtey
Memorial Union
William Sartor
William Masson
Town City
Week's News In Town State Nott Blames None For Slump
Editor Wallace tells Vintone farmers neither major party is to blame for the business downturn. He says Hoover likely not at fault, but acknowledges a mistake in calling an extra session to revise the art items. A separate notice reports L E Morse of Topeka buried beside his wife in Lockridge cemetery after arranging funeral details. Minor work continues at Wild Cat Den Park near Muscatine as custodian George Meskey notes small improvements progress slowly. An attempted liquor theft at Mt Pleasant sheriff's office fails as thieves are repelled Tuesday night.
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Nott
Wallace
Wall
Vintone
Hoover
Congress
Kills Self
Wired
L. E. Morse
Topeka
Lockridge
Hot
Wild Cat den Park
Muscatine
George Meskey
Avis Pleasant
Sheriff's
Mt. Pleasant
Successful Air Circus Captivates Thousands at Local Airport
The big air circus and airport opening drew about 4,000 spectators as 82 planes engaged in parachute drops at noon and 6:20 PM. Donal Halley Kromaba of Hap Ale tae and Ralph Cram of Davenport spoke briefly. Fred Welch of Cedar Rapids and Clarence White of Washington performed notable jumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donal Halley Kromaba
Hap Ale Tae
Ralph Cram
Davenport
State
Fred Welch
Cedar Rapids
Secon
Clarence White
Washington
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the Journal
C. KC
Kolons
Joe Tharnes
Louise Joan
Pasadena
Cal
H. L. Whit
Sadie Rebcock
John P. Babcock
Sade Pollock
West Alexander
Craig
Berry
Alex
J. A. McCall
Etta McCall
Missoula
Mont
McCall
Peop
South
Sirce
Ricmond
Richmond
Tay
Hiram Reynolds
Jimmie Za
KoMarbourg Place
Cary
Hu Gibson
Hey
Lannie” Canter
Lanmine
Marthurg
Wil
Gary
Luther
Hebner
O'Longuine
Will O'Lorshiin
John Hale
Dave Kilgore
Old Town House
Yonroy Store
Eversons
Masonic Temple
Everson Hall
Charley Hebert
M.F. Canter
Hart
Mel Wright
Aveay
Washington Combination Company
Char Sanford
Jack Evan Welch
Owas
Hors
Foreaugh
Hemmings and Company
Hemmings, Cooper and Whitney
Circus Biot
Tri
Forenaugh
Eireus
Arlington
Davenport Democrat
U.P
Huskins Asthurday
Andrew Rell
Iowa Street
New School House
Mim
A.D
Everson
Albert
J. Adams
Sen of
Williams and Upham
Bank
Moore-Welch
Copany
Pleasant
Burrell
Hiowa City
Nanake Anderson
George
Mango George Mangold
Ty Hospital
Keokuk County
Frederick
Lucy Mangold
John Mangold
George Frain
James Banks
Imtch Creek Township
John Bales
Washington, C
Philip Ofield
Bonita Mitas
Alto
Scofield
McGraw-Jerome
Kor
Clear Lake
Keota High School
H. J. Ward and, Company
Y. M.C
Rose Plumly
P. W. Eastwood
Walter Eastwood
Edwin
Griffith
Leigh Foster
Leighter
Chicako
Peoria Life Insurance Company
Old Point Comfort
Jin
Westar
Mary Fisher
Eilabeth
Washington, D.C
Yellowstone Park
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