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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1933
Page
3
Rules require address to Mrs. C. A. Speer at 15 West Jefferson St Washing ton Iowa. Use clearly written full names and dates typed or printed and mail on one side only with ink. Include writer’s full name and address and note sources of information when possible.
Administration of John B Bullock estate noted in 1838 42 records. Affidavit by Benjamin Bullock relinquishing rights to Cornelius Whitenack. Early settlers listed, including Milo Holcomb and Adam Ritchey. Mill built 1838 near Crooked Creek, Bullock died Aug 1838. Inventories show totals over $916.68 and lists of residents. Coffin cost $7. other inventories amount to $1094.83.
A reader recalls the first grave stone in Woodlawn Cemetery located southwest of the main gate. The three foot high gray stone, about 14 inches wide and three inches thick, was split and in poor condition seven years ago. The narrator notes the craft of the father who cut and carved the inscription using small chisels and mallets and mentions a handmade mallet turned from an apple tree knot.
The Rocking Chair Brigade recalls old neighbors visiting after many years. They recount local figures Mrs. Nettie Strain 88 August 24th and Daisy Randle and Mrs. De Long. They note Mrs. Horatio Benn's death in California and praise County Home caretakers Mr. and Mrs. Norton.
A May 22 1873 tornado in Jackson township Washington County Iowa caused five deaths and many injuries. Property losses were estimated at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. The storm featured a two hundred foot funnel cloud with hail and strong winds demolishing homes barns and trees.
A collection of pithy, humorous observations on speech, names, work, and social habits. The writer muses on elocutionists, beards, labor, drinking cups, contagion, bravery, advice, cars, entertainment, and the honesty of many so called remarkable tales.
Local events span Aug 14 to 19 include church mission fest plans Aug 29 and a series of community happenings. Notables: births marriages and anniversaries. a fatal auto crash lawsuit for 2020. civic visits, band exchanges with Fairfield, a large homecoming at Richmond Methodists, and a fire at a hay barn.
Washington reports Chautauqua Week opening with strong attendance and quality programs. Reverend W. Hampton, pastor of the Christian Church, has accepted a call to Lake City Iowa and departed August 16 1922 after three years of service.
County health nurse Miss Effie Haines has arranged six clinics in Washington county towns. She will be aided by Drs. Gay and Powell from the University of Iowa division of maternity and infant welfare. Much interest centers on the clinics.
A Washington Star fragment suggests a sentist revival of a theory that the brain is built from electric estia. If pushed, the idea could explain why some thoughts feel positively shocking while others seem negatively insane.
Experts in charge of fish hatcheries say it takes about four pounds of food to produce each pound of fish.
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