Missing Air Crew Soldier Honored Amid Community News
The town mourns Sergeant Harry Fullerton missing in action since August over Gelsenkirchen Germany while his wife and infant daughter await news. Also noted are a Three Quarters Century Club dinner, local thefts, home redecorations, maternal stories, visits, a church recital, and plans for the Rothschilds golden wedding anniversary in Kansas City with a community reception at the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelsenkirchen
Germany
Passing Years Columns From An D Washington And Nearby Notes
A compilation of short items lists travels visits and local notices. Mrs D J Ross with the Dawson sisters visits Minneapolis. Lemley Bratten attend the Century of Progress in Chicago. Morehous family to Spencer Iowa then San Diego. Etta McCall to Missouri for an indefinite visit. merger news in rail/telegraph declines. Harry Anderson injured by car. Everstine Daniels at Monmouth College reads in Crawfordsville. Frances McCoy and Elmer Kerry wed in Iowa City. Ben Briley as weather predictor. Hazel Martin heads to Chicago for United Charities work. Hugh McCleery expands calendar business with Al Keister. Genevieve Bailey welcomed. Blanche Guthrie returns to Presbyterian Hospital Chicago.
Deaths of the Week list includes multiple families
Anthony Drish 30, son of Joe Drish of Brighton, found dead on a Farmington Illinois railroad track on Monday. Edna Merchant Frey 51 of Haskins died after an operation at Washington County hospital last Saturday, survived by husband three daughters six grandchildren mother and brother. Baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith McClelland of Dutch Creek township aged two and a half died Sunday morning after illness began Saturday. An Invalid from south of Richland died Friday afternoon last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S.arsenal
Frank Friese
Kalona
Arsenal
Rock Island
New York
Margaret Marhoefer
Richmond
Washington
Friese
Washington County
Anthony Drish
Joe Drish
Brighton
Farmington
Illinois
Edna Merchant Frey
Haskins
Washington County Hospital
Keith McClelland
Dutch Creek Township
Montgomer y daughter dies at 77 in Davenport
Daughter of Captain T L and Catherine L Montgomery aged 77 died in Davenport at a rest home Wednesday evening Funeral services were held at the U S Saturday morning church on
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Montgomery
Davenport
Althea
Washington
United Presbyterian Church
Geo. Kerr
T. L
Catherine Lytle Montgomery
Daven Port
U. S
Arrow Shots 40 Years Ago
A reflective piece notes how ornery children often become troublesome adults, and jokes about the joys some people find in talking. It ponders breakfast, labor, and daily struggles to earn a living while admiring the laborer who can throw a silver dollar at the butcher. French heels and stray items are mentioned as modern irritants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Dwyer
Ollie Campbell
Ollie
Kathleen
Danny
Sunset Park opens new wading pool drawing crowds
The Sunset Park wading pool opened recently and attracted many visitors. The park feature evoked strong interest from locals as families and children enjoyed the new amenity. The report notes broad community enthusiasm and steady attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Guests at Cabin Attend Bridge Club Meeting
Mrs. George Morrison hosts her bridge club at their Conesville cabin. The chautauqua session ends with a large crowd and 600 cars at the gates. Next year 1 000 tickets pledged. Miss Katheryn Latta among eight Iowa students at Colorado State Teachers College this summer. Frost observed in Carlyle area. cool morning. Carrie Nation car taken to Chicago with family. wedding invitations issued for Dorothea Wickham and Roger Bird of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morrison
Conesville
Katheryn Latta
Iowa
Colorado State Teachers College
Emmet Terry Wickham
Dorothea
Roger Birdsall
Waterloo
Viola Marek
Iowa State Teachers College
Cecar Falls
F. W. Marek
Miss Marek
County Home Picnic Day Set With Speeches and Band
The annual County Home picnic will be held at the County Home on August 28. Frank Beaty has hired the Washington band and Rev. A. B. Smith, J. J. Brookhart and S. W. Livingston will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beaty
Washington Band
A. 8. Smith
J. J. Brookhart
S. W. Livingston
Homes Robbed Near Town by Sneak Thieves
Jack Keating and Harve Porter residents north of town were robbed by sneak thieves. They lost five dollars at Keatings and probably four dollars elsewhere. Police investigated as residents urged more precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Keating
Harve Porter
Keatings
Timothy Brown Revolutionary Association Formed
The exhumed body of Timothy Brown Revolutionary War soldier will be buried at Elm Grove cemetery. Alex Miller arranged the Todd farm grave site where Brown has lain since 1851. The Timothy Brown American Revolutionary Association formed in Judge A R Dewey's office with members C J Wilson Col D J Palmer J W W Morton J A Young A N Alberson M P Miller Mrs E R B Everson Mrs Alice Lemmon A R Dewey Ralph Livingston A R Miller S A White D H Logan A H Wallace Orville Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Brown
Elm Grove
Alex Miller
Todd Farm
American Revolutionary Association
A. R. Dewey
C. J. Wilson
Col. D. J. Palmer
J. W.W. Morton
J. A
Local residents make moves and births in Crawfordsville
Mr. and Mrs. G W Mast buy the Mrs Marion Work residence on East Washington Street and plan to move by December. Several relatives and neighbors are noted for visits births and job changes including Edith Gillespie Elizabeth Caldwell and Dorothy Bear with others traveling for schooling nursing training and family events across Iowa Wisconsin and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Mast
Crawfordsville
Mrs. Marion Work
East
Washington Street
Review of the Week's News Highlights from Cedar Rapids Area
The column lists local births and family news from Cedar Rapids and nearby communities, including a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Roth and other announcements. It notes military service updates, land sales near Washington, personnel changes at schools and stores, local marriages, moves, and various social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Roth
Cedar Rapids
Roth
Cora May Hotle
Washington
St. Luke's Hospital
Titus Station Progress Marks Milwaukee Road Expansion
Work has begun on the new Titus station on the Milwaukee road promising a flourishing village. plans include stock yards and a section house. Also noted is a farewell party for Bert Ragan hosted by James Cunningham, and a Christian Science church building committee planning a brick structure costing about $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus Station
Milwaukee Road
James Cunningham
Bert Ragan
Wyoming
The
Christian Science Church
Humorous Observations on Manners and Fashion
A string of dated quips on painting taste hired help appearance and social norms. The speaker notes old women dislike certain outfits, brushes shedding bristles upset readers, and social pretensions by novices. Witty roasts touch on berry stains, invention outcomes, dyed hair youth, elocutionists, and marital height dynamics.
We Are All Very Brave When Danger Is Gone
A concise reflection asserts courage is tested only in the presence of danger, noting that bravery seems easy in safe moments but meaningful when faced with risk and threat.
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West Sixth Street
Carolyn Kay
Harry
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Roy Cavinesg
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Mark de Lone
Karen
Charley Elmer
Iowa City
Des Moines Register
Kate Smith
John McCartney
John
Kate
Gertrude Smith
Minneapolis
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Mable Elder
Ephraim
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Anderson Hotel
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California
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George W. Stewart
Earl Little
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State of Iowa
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State Printing Board
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Miss Bratten
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Muscatine
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Janet McCord
Bolgie City
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Louise Null Hatton
Little Christopher Hatton
Laubach
India
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Dallas
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Emma” Rothschild
Kansas City
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Minn
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Katherine
D. J. Ross
Evaleene Lemley
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Chicago
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Josephine
Spencer
Harry Hale
San Diego
Etta McCall
Missouri
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Harry Anderson
Little Magazine
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Joe Daniels
Monmouth College
Frances McCoy
Elmer Kerry
Cherry Farm
Ben Briley
Edgar Porter
Harve
Chi
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Chamber of Commerce
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al Keister
Genevieve Bailey
Leonard Bailey
Martina Swift
Bailey
Blanche Guthrie
Presbyterian Hospital
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Democrat
Mrs
Earl Frey
Janice Arline McClelland
Arthur Smith
Richland
Ella Montgomery
Farmer's Union
Carly Risers
Carrie Nation
Ophelia
Barbara
Elizabeth Caldwell
Howard Caldwell
McLellan
C. C. Owen
North 2Nd Ave
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Marion
Richard Horesowsky
Irene Lane
Cedar Falls
C. E. Riddington
Dove Creek
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Denver
Melvin Ernest Kolieh
Dorothy Bear
Clayton Hear
Mercy Hospital
Earl Bickford
Helman
Shannon
Sgt. Tech
Claire Darbyshire
Altadena
W. M. Darbyshire
Faye
W. G. Stewart
Mrs. Merrell Harkness
Decorah
Town
Marie Jackson
Rothschild's
Dorothy Darnel
Delbert Darnel
Ames
Ira Gastman
Dora Chapman
I. Rothschild
Oakland Mills
Ida Berdo
Joe West
Montgomery Wards
Berdo
West
Robert Garrels
Berkley
H. Radamaker
Louie Schroeder
Garrels
Brazil
U.S.S. Oak Hill
Schroeder
Charles Radamaker
Charles Casper
Lieut
Vida Casper
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Camp McCoy
Bill Chilcote
Frank Chilcote
Iowa State Agricultural College
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W. M. Montgomery
W. J. Masson
Basil McBee
Albia
Associate Presbyterian Synod
John Montine
Beaver Falls
Joe Wilson
Charles Palmer
University Hospital
Bob Livingston
David Livingston
Illnois
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Park Ridge
Bruce Rosnes
W. E. Davis
Melike Kolosick
Charles Brown
William Smart
Army
Smart
Augusta
Georgia
Food For Freedom” Movement
Alice McDaniel
Mt. Pleasent High School
McDaniels Drug Store
Dave Norton
Prighton
Pfe
Max D. See
Robert Carroll
Max Birka
Phoenix
Arizona
Cyrus Birka
Martha Birka
Thompson's
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Mrs. Philidet Kenslar
Cele
Marjorie Fes
Ler and
Louis Walsh
Riverside
Arthur Havel
Swift Building
Lee Hunt
Jay Miller
Chas. Ayres
North Wellman
Louis Graf
Chas. Durian, Sr
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Mr. K
Elwain Wade
Joyce Temple
North Freedom, Wis
Winifr Long
Creston
Stewart School
Elsie Glassburner
Marshall Fiel
Paul Thomassen
I. A
J. G. Patterson
Fran Bechly
Pp. J. Seigers
Nex
A. G Eberle
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Sigourney
Russell
Jai
J. W. Loftis
Mary
Sheila
Earl Minear
South 4Th Ave
Lois Fitzgerald
Merchants Thrift Club
F. W. Eastwood
Country Club
Norma Droll of
Carl J. Kallous
Thomas K. Martin
Farm Bureau
Congress Cafe
Rotary Club
Nate Young
Brownwood
Mrs. Young
Wellman
Margaret Hennon
Waves
Birls
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Pioneer Drug Stores
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