Community notes from Washington street to school openings
Local items record visitors and residents across towns including Mrs Mary E Martin of Ford Texas Mrs Alice McJin of Eddyville Iowa and McAtlin of Oskaloosa identified as Mrs T J Lewis on Washington street Several couples and individuals are mentioned with short visits travels and attendance at a wedding and a forthcoming meeting for the V F W district posts with a school instruction session and dinner scheduled for August 25 1935 at the V F W clubrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Martin
Ford, Texas
Alice Mcjin
Eddyville
Iowa
McAtlin
Oskaloosa
T. J. Lewis
Washington Street
2Nd District
Daven
Western Ave
Hospital Tonsil Removals And Exits In Washington County
At the Washington county hospital this morning 13 year old David Lee Brinning son of Mrs Grace Brinning and 14 year old Donald Bishop son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bishop had their tonsils removed. Miss Helen Cresswell left the hospital to return home near Hillsboro. Deloris Arnold daughter of Ernest Arnold Washington route 3 was discharged after an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lee Brinning
Grace Brinning
Washington County Hospital
Donald Bishop
Harry Bishop
Helen Cresswell
Hillsboro
Deloris Arnold
Ernest Arnold
Wash
Rt. 3
Meerschaum The Stone Pipe Material And Its Trade
Meerschaum is a stone not wood meaning geoframe. It is a clay-like silicate of magnesia that floats when thoroughly dry. Exported from Eski-Shehr to Asia Minor it is dug from a shallow pita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnesia
Eski-Shehr
Asia Minor
Pita
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Specs and Renovation
The reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington measures 1022 feet long and 160 feet wide with an average depth of about 3 feet. Completed in fall 2022 the project cost around 600000 dollars. Water has been refilled, emptied for cleaning, then refilled again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Memorial
Washington
Rev J W Parks Preaches to Clay Church Old Friends Visit
Rev J W Parks of Metropolis Illinois preached at Clay church as old friends gathered for reunions with Anson Moore and other families at Brighton. Visitors included Mrs Eliza Wheelock and Mrs Cora Brinton from Menlo, and Frank Meacham and family. The Clarke area clustered for meals and travel to Grinnell. Local farming crews reported threshing progress as crops advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
R. 1
Clay Church
Carsons
State Center
Anson
Lucia Moore
J. W. Parks
Metropolis
Illinois
Anson Woodfords
Parks
Anson Mooore
Max Waterhouse
Eliza Wheelock
Cora Brinton
Menlo
Wisconsin
Frank Meacham
Bessie
Frank
Clay
Waterman
Meacham’s
Meacham
Watermans
Grinnell
Pfieffers
Woolson
Delta
Margaret
Pfieffer
Oskaloosa
Clay Threshing Machine Co
Timothy
Morgan
Colorado
Ruth Trumbo
al Morgan
Art Forbes
Pleasant Plain
H. A. Woodford
Rubio
Lester
Mable Price
Whitten
Mary Whitacre
Richard Parcell
Davenport
Glen Maullikin
Batavia
Clarence Brown
Martha Stoutner
O. T Faurst
Olin
Carl Corpman
Snow Apple Tree Also Produces Sweetapple Fruit
In Richmond on Aug 23 a snow apple tree blown down years ago sprouted a root sprout now bearing a new sweetapple variety. The roots once fed snow apples now yield their own fruit again. Local residents and visitors are noted along with vehicle deliveries and rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Patterson
Richmond
John Nichols
Chicago
Norbert TeBockhorst
Ivan Lemley
Waukesha
Wisc
Melvin Saforek
Paul
Clifford Page
Kalona
California
Ernest Kloppfer
Clem Kron
Everette Teets
Teets
Davenport
Timothy
Frank
Laurence Strabla
Leetonia
Ohio
Richard Olsen
Moline
Ed, Shalla
Edith Chez Rogers
Los Angeles
Anthony Shalla
Bernard Duwa
Roamers to Face All-Stars in 8 30 Night Exhibition
The California Roamers tourney squad brings novelty stunts and a claimed 1–0 sixteen inning win over the Harlem Globe Trotters to Troop Field for an 8 30 start. Washington’s best city league players, led by Kiesey and Jacobs, oppose them with Stan Kiesey, Norton and Orr pitching. Admission 20 cents adults 10 cents children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Roamers
Troop Field
Harlem Globe Trotters
Globe Trotters
Washington
Dale Kiesey
Neal Jacobs
Camp Dodge
Stan Kiesey
Norton
Orr
Crawfordsville Girls Lose to Burlington Softball
In Crawfordsville on Tuesday evening Burlington's girls defeated the Crawfordsville team 19 to 4. Burlington compiled 19 runs and 10 hits with 7 errors, while Crawfordsville had 4 runs and 6 hits with 7 errors. The Cubs beat Ainsworth 10 to 2 with 11 hits and 2 errors to Ainsworth's 2 runs and 6 errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Demons
Norton
American Pearls
Orr
Demons
Pearls
Giants
Walt Wells
Chick Crone
Crawfordsville
Burlington
Cubs
Ainsworth
Standings and results from today and yesterday in major leagues
Today’s standings show New York leading with a .758 pace and Pittsburgh at .655. Yesterday’s results include Chicago defeating New York 4 3 and St. Louis beating Brooklyn with Kain on the mound. American League and Association notes list multiple schedules and standings for top clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. L
New York
Pittebureh
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Kain
Pittsburgh
W. L. Pet
Eetsole
Cleveland Cimeenaiee
Eis
Washington
Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
St. L. Phila
American Association
RIN Ae i A
Louisville
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Reach Finals in Junior Division of County Tennis Tourney
Tom Gray advances to the junior division final to meet Clinton Stewart after defeating Kenton Kurtz 6 0 6 1 and Bop Lowe 6 1 6 3. Clinton Stewart reaches final by beating Hubert Reed 7 5 6 1. Lucille Mangold battles Loretta Cantoni in a tight 6 3 4 6 6 4 semi. Henry Little and Jack Wood reach men's doubles final vs Dave Boyer and William Zillmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gray
Henry Little
Clinton Stewart
Gray
Bop Lowe
Kenton Kurtz
Clinton Stewart G
Hubert Reed
Lucille Mangold
Loretta Cantoni
Loretta
Jack Wood
Dave Boyer
William Zillmer
Little
Woods
Huw Turner
Gene Turner
Giants fall to Cubs in dramatic 11 inning opener
New York drops the first game of a four game set to Chicago 4 to 4 in 11 innings. Ott homers twice for the Giants and Grimm outguesses Terry as Eng lish delivers a clutch pinch hit. Reds top Phillies 9 1 while Red Sox edge Tigers in a 14 hit shootout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Giants
Cubs
Woody English
Cub
Mel Ott
Charley Grimm
Hill Terry
Allyn Stout
Carl Hubbell
Frank Demaree
Demaree
Hilly Jurges
Grimm
English
O'Dea
Met Ott
Billy Herman
Jurges
Ott
Mancuso
Harnett
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia Phillies
al Hollingsworth
Phils
Babe Herman
Kampouris
Kiki Cuyler
Herman
Cuyler
Detroit Tigers
Boston
Red Sox
New York Yankees
St. Louis
Tigers
Williams
Dahlgren
Reynolds
Cronin
Ferrell
Talleyrand People Attend Picnic for Sister M Paulette
At Keota park a community picnic honored Sister M. Paulette visiting from Milwaukee. Residents and relatives from Pleasant Plain Sigourney What Cheer Ed Flander and others joined, with local families and guests sharing in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talleyrand
M. Paulette
June Sheets
Kiefer
Keota Park
John Kiefer
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Orena
Griener
Larr
Pleasant Plain
Kenneth
Hubert Sheetz
Petie Times
Cyril Griener
Walter Sieren
Keota
Florence Crawford
Milo Tinnes
Leo Kiefer
Sigourney
J. W. Griener
Sheetz
Ed Flander
Bernard
Leonard Griener
John Kiefers
Zeno Kiefer
John Redlinger
Virginia
Daryl
Rosemond
Richard
Caldong
Joe Ott
Gladys
Bertha
Anton Buck
Evelyn Fisch
Elsie Tinnes
Helen Griener
Bernard Hahn
Virgin Red Cedar Forest Near Lebanon Tenn
A fragment notes the last remaining virgin red cedar forest on U S lands near Lebanon Tennessee. It emphasizes its significance as the sole remnant of old growth red cedar in the area and hints at conservation interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lebanon
Tenn
Browns Clinch Victory With Late Scoring Burst
Browns score five in the fifth and four in the seventh to seal a win as Cliff and Cary each collect three hits. White Sox fall 7-4 to Senators while Indians near defeat. Simmons homers for Chicago. Athletics top Cleveland 1-0 as Dietrich allows six hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
Cliff
Cary
Sox
Senators
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
Cleveland Indians
Senator
al Simmons
White Sox
Soh Linke
Phil Hensick
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland
Bill Dietrich
Thornton Lee
Richards
Higgins
Birthday wishes sent to several local residents
Thelma Walker, T M Harvey, P B Johnson, Lane Morgan, Robert Mallenger, Janice Herr, Glenn Green, and Georgia Wiley receive birthday greetings. Mrs Helen H Knecht is honored as a Three-Quarter Century Club member born in 1843. Friends of Mrs Milo Kempf bring a basket dinner and gifts to celebrate her 58th birthday with many neighbors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Walker
Walnut District
T. M. Harvey
Washington
P. B. Johnson
Rubio
Lane Morgan
Robert Mallenger
Clay
Janice Herr
Glenn Green
Georgia Wiley
Helen H. Knecht
West Madison Street
Barmen
Germany
Monmouth Family Dinner Guests in Crawford Social
Monmouth residents Mr and Mrs Eber Thomas and daughters Pardlee Rosalee Alice Elaine Marilyn Barbara and son Kenneth visited Lyman Johnson in Crawford on Saturday Guests Helen and Marjorie Martin of Wayland and Mr and Mrs John Abramhamson of Olds joined M M Kempf celebrated her fifty eighth birthday with Glen Kempf Willis Alliman Cleo Lee and families Kalopa residents L J Miller and children Washington guests Henry Kempf Ray Kempf and families Walter Kempf Lew Staubaugh Abe Miller Wellman Harley Kiser George Williams Eva Holmes and Hazel Kempf Town City were among those noted in the Crawford gathering account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo M. Kempf
Mt. Pleasant
L. J. Miller
Washington
Mattie Kempf
Dora
Mary
Cora Gingerich
Cleo
Loyd Swartzendruber
Lee Kempf
Kalona
Henry Kempf
Walter Kempf
Ray Kempf
Lou Slaubaétgeh
Ara Slaubaugh
Abe Miller
Wellman
H. F. Keiser
Hazel Kempf
George Williams
Eva Holmes
Iowa City
Glen Kempf
Willis Alliman
Kempf
Marie G Johnson
Crawford
Eber Thomas
Pardlee
Rosalee
Alice Elaine
Marilyn
Barbara
Kenneth
Monmouth
Helen
Marjorie Martin
Wayland
John Abrahamson
Olds
Lyman Johnson
Noah Richard
Pete Graber
Crawfordsville
M .M. Kempf
Cleo Lee
Lloyd Swartgendruber
Kalopa
L. J Miller
Lew Staubaugh
Harley Kiser
Town City
Wyman School Names Teachers for New Year
Wyman Iowa August 23 Mr and Mrs H F Betcher and son Dick of Shellsburg visited. School begins September 2 with experienced staff including Superintendent Mr Bogie Principal and coach Mr Martin Domestic science Miss Book er 7 and 8 grade Miss Hollander 5 and 6 grade Miss Stewart 3 and 4 grade Miss Luckey 1 and 2 grade Miss Blough music Miss Kean. Several local households entertain relatives visit and travel plans are noted. Mrs Twinam aided by Mrs Mary Twin am hip fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Humphreys
Wyman
H. F. Betcher
Shellsburg
L. M. Bogle
8. M. Bogie
Martin
Miss Booker
Miss Hollander
Miss Stewart
Miss Luckey
Miss Blough
Miss Kean
S. W. Carrick
Kansas
Paul Huston
Colorado
Hugh Jones
Wymore
Neb
E. H. Davis
James Dunn
Ames
Philip and Howell Jones
Chicago
E H. Davis
Twinam
J. R. Rees
Eli White
Columbus City
Mary Twinam
Mrs Elmer Hakanson Visits Parental J R Rees Home
Mrs Elmer Hakanson and her son are visiting at the home of her parents, J R Rees. The social call is noted in local society roundups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hakanson
Son
J. R. Rees
Leslie Gates and family return from St Louis trip
Mr and Mrs Leslie Gates and their sons returned from a visit to St Louis on Saturday. Mrs James Baird has come home after a two week visit with her daughter in Peoria. Mrs Howard Miller helped care for her aunt Mrs Clendenning in recent nights. Remodeling is underway at the Glenn Dunbar home this week. Leslie Gates and sons and Dan Gates attended the West Liberty Fair on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Daniels of West Chester shopped in Washington yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Max 1
Wellman
Ness
Ollie Ake
Maxwell
F. J. Longer
Verdi
Leslie Gates and Sons
St. Louis
James Baird
Peoriaa
Howard Miller
Clendenning
Glenn Dunbar
Leslie Gates
Sone
Dan Gates
West Liberty
James Daniels
West Chester
Washington
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Marjorie McFarlane
Ruth Foster
Wapello
Auctionsexs
Marwin
Washington Laws
Phave
Med
Les Gilmore
Brookfield
E. R. Cartwright
Qeder Rapids
Cartwright
Blanche
Newell Wil
City
Rev
Cc. S. Williams
Sweet
Grace
Ainworth
Lincoln Memorial Pool
the Wardrobe Cleaners
W. Davis
Washington County
Impson Finance Co
Rporeal
Pry
Max Baer
Baer
Joe Louis
Maxie Baer
Maxie
Speculator
Max
Stewart
J. B
Ste
Kurtz Market
Bobby Gates
J. W. Nebergall
BER
Sons of Verdi
Webster
Riverside
Ley and
Johnson’s Grocery and Market
Aalee
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