West Washington Street Notes Chronicle Community Life
An informal column on West Washington Street details residents at the Simpson apartments and nearby homes. It notes arrivals and departures, repairs, and social tidbits about Mrs Moberly, the Harps, Elizabeth Sherman, George Clapper, and others, with updates on Mrs M. W. Bailey’s house and local renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington Street
Down On
West Washington
Etreet
George Clapper
District Court title action in Washington County Iowa
Mellie J. Linge sues G W Alexander Jennie L Alexander George W Alexander and others in Washington County Iowa. The case involves Capital Hill Monument Company receivership and Trustees and unknown heirs and claimants of the described real estate in Washington. Plaintiff seeks relief over a land tract described as the west half of Out Lot 9 and Lot 5 Block 2 in the town now city of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Alexander
Jennie L. Alexander
George W
Commercial Savings Bank of
Washington
Iowa
Heira
Washington County
City
Kennedy Jr. Dies in Europe Flight Explosion
Lieut. (JG) Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., son of the former ambassador to England, was killed in an explosion during a training flight in Europe. A Navy Department report to his father confirms the death. The pictured scene is at Squantum Naval Air Station in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Kennedy Jr
England
Europe
Navy Department
Squantum
Mass
Naval Air Station
Quieting Title Suit in Washington County Iowa Court
The petition filed in the district court seeks to quiet and confirm fee simple title to described real estate in the plaintiff, with unknown claimants barred from any adverse rights. Defendants and unknown claimants must appear by Sept 27, 1944, or default and judgment will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Washington
Ceorge F. Morrison
Washington, Town
Corn Cultivation Yields and Timing
Agronomists say corn should not be cultivated more than three or four times. One or two extra cultivations may not raise yield enough to justify costs. After harvest layby cultivation mainly controls weeds, not moisture conservation. Late cultivation rarely boosts corn yields.
Fry Eyes When Frying Eggs
A cooking tip explains that adding a splash of boiling water to a skillet, covering tightly, cooks eggs quickly with firm white and no greasiness. The method promises fast results and a clean finish.
Prairie Flower Notes Highlight Family Reunions and Local Events
Prairie Flower August notes record Mrs. Lloyd Fredmund and family visiting in Washington during Pfc. Robert Long’s furlough, the Turner and Rees families attending fairs, a Cedar Clippers 4-H achievement day, and a Simpson family centennial celebration. The article honors local history, church ties, and school memories among Prairie Flower residents.
Three Sisters at T. M. Holmes Home At Crawfordsville
Irene Holmes of Cedar Rapids and Lillian Holmes returning from Cedar Falls visit the T M Holmes home in Crawfordsville. Their sister Mrs Ralph Miller and Ames-born children are also visiting. Local families and clergy noted with several departures for vacations and church institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Irene Holmes
Cedar Rapids
Lillian Holmes
Cedar Falls
T. M. Holmes
Lillian
Sac City
Ralph Miller
Ames
Corp
Richard Lease
Ft. Jackson
James Kongall
Winfield
United Presbyterian Church
Mt. Pleasant
Fredrick Westbrook
The
Methodist Church
Clarence Hering
Frank Boshart
Milton Davidson and Son
Sioux City
Columbus Junction
C. C. Moorhead
Four Generations Gather for Family Festivities
Centerville and Tul SA are connected through a clan gathering led by John M Simpson. Participants include Ray Simpson, Dr W S Kyle, Walter Kyle, Lloyd Humston, and cousins Ella Gordon, Lulu Kyle Patton, Donald Patton, Mrs William Mary Clendenning Beggs, with Alex and his son and grandson also present. Two grandchildren serve abroad Lt Florence Kyle in England and Clifford Beggs in Normandy France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Ray Simpson
Tulsa
Okla
William Mary Clendenning Beggs
Ella B. Gordon
Lulu Kyle
Louella Kyle Patton
Donald Patton
W. S. Kyle
Walter Kyle
Lloyd Humston
John M. Simpson
John M
Alex
Florence Kyle
England
Clifford Beggs
Radio Electrician
Normandy
France
Weekend visitors and memorial notices from Estherville region
Mt Pleasant visitors Mrs Kenneth Rhea and daughter stay at the Rhea home. Louise Barnes visits her parents Mr and Mrs T H Barnes in Keenwich Conn. and Mrs Eldred Olson with baby from Decatur IL also visit. Esther Burkart's brother Pvt Allen Burkart killed in France July 7. memorial rites Aug 27 at Estherville Baptist. Wise Burkart has two more brothers. Will Smylie of Ainsworth hosts Mrs Raymond Bonar and 38 from New London as guests. Mrs S G Taylor accompanies her niece to the Bonar home for a few days. Mr and Mrs A H Hesseltine attend family reunion at Sunset Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McCoy
Kasas City
Calif
Robert Rhea
Sigourney
Everette Rhea
Burlington
J. C. Rhea
Kenneth Rhea
Mt. Pleasant
Rhea
Louise Barnes
Keenwich
Conn
T. H. Barnes
Eldred Olson
Decatur
Esther Burkart
Estherville
Pvt
Allen Burkart
France
Baptist
Wise Burkart
Will Smylie
Ainsworth
Raymond Bonar
New London
R McCleary
G. Taylor
Bons
A. H. Hesseltinne
Sunset Park Sundaes
Grandmother at 29 in Salt Lake City
Mrs. Paul M. W. Babbitt of Salt Lake City has become a grandmother at age 29, marking a notable early family milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul MW Babbitt
Salt Lake City
Also Mentioned on This Page
FOX
Theus
Betty Rhodes
Johnnie Johnston
Bill Edwards
Marjorie Weaver
Bunell Place
Wellman
Alan Marshal
Will Davin
Brigade
Chas. Kellers
Baird
Sherman
Kedera
Bairds
Thei Pau
Elizabeth Sherman
Spencer
Elizabeth
Col Cowles
Mrs. Cowles
Kenda
Mrs. Benson
Heaury Boyee
Sally Armatrong
Mark Livingston
Sally Armaatrong
Sally Davia Alway
M. W. Bailey
Clark Peterson
Harriet
Chicago
Clark
Rothschild
Mrs. Rothschild
Jeanette Gastiman
John Shields & Sons
State of
Mellie J. Linge
Gray
Pfc
Irvin Granlich
Waukon
Prairie Flower
Martha Thrasher
Lloyd Fredmund
Robert Long
Pte
Lowe
Danny
Merle Turnipseed
Tes Vegas
Lloyd Predmund
Camp Robertson
Pfe
Camp Jackson
S. C
Robert Roberts
Columbus Junction Fair
Rees
Dorothy Davis
Cotter
Roberts
FE. L. Smith
Fritz
Esther Smith
Clarence
Miss Smith
Harry Donaldson
Johnny
Junction Fair
Charles E. Roren
EF. P. Booth
Booth
Sunset Park
Cedar Clippers
Maurice Crawford
Clayde Knupp
Ruth Foster
Eclub
Lorene Booth
Helen Knupp
Leota Fihburn
Myrna Reeves
Howell Rees
Richard Thomas
Simpson
U. S
Scotland
Thomas Simpson
Old Home
Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Tom
Belle Simpson) Olds
Alex Simpson
Bill
Eugene
Jimmy
Caesar Romero
Tinian
Romero
Rexall
de Atte By
W.corner
Cyto E Sn Drug Store
Fey Saristhool
Iles
Lindbergh
South Sea Airbase
Charles A. Lindbergh
Marine Corps
South Sea
Joe Foss
Firs
Eddie Rickenbacker
Bill Putman
George
Mom
Standard Oil
Vty Aspeas
Brindley's
City Hall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!