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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1937
Page
3
Miss Anna Wallace died peacefully Monday after a long life in town. Neighbors recall her quiet kindness, family ties, and home at the Wallace residence. the piece also surveys local events, churchs, social groups, and civic news across Washington.
The Pea Ridge battle site near Elkhorn Tavern is described with relics from D. E. Eicher and the Cox family. A Colt cap and ball rifle uncovered near the battlefield is linked to Uncle Joe Cox. The Elkhorn Tavern, a Confederate and later Federal hospital site, is recalled with elk horn sign and rebuilt structure. The piece notes battlefield losses and burial practices, and ties Lincoln's Gettysburg spirit to Pea Ridge valor.
A forthcoming public reception at the Ford garage signals the arrival of a new model. The piece notes a mix of society items from prize winnings by Flora Dodd in a window story contest to local moves, honors, sales, and community happenings across Washington.
Anna Wallace died after a week of illness at home she was a resident since 1875. Joe Soboski 38 died instantly when his gun discharged at his Brighton area home. Charley Morgan 78 pioneer of the county died in Clay township after four years invalid. Sadie H Evans McCarty 73 died at Coppock Iowa. Anna Brihacous Vogt 88 died at county hospital after six weeks with hip fracture. John Wenger 70 from Wayland died after recent operation at University hospital. Mrs Walter Kleese 74 died at Franklin township home.
Saturday to Friday medical updates show Schoonover and several neighbors like Harold Wayne Ctalupa Maurine Sheets and Harold VanWinkle moving between home Kalona Brighton Keota Washington and University Hospital Iowa City for dismissals admissions and appendectomies. other lines offer unrelated maxims about women in the home and attire.
Twenty years ago local officials firmly rejected a rumor that the new high school would include a swimming pool. Other notes report Perry Wells injured in a runaway, Wellman line starting to power thirteen towns, Mrs. Fulton breaking her wrist, J A Porter buying farm near Morning Sun, Agnes Swift going to Fort Worth as a nurse, Red Cross Christmas gifts packed, record cold at fifteen degrees below zero, Washington girls at Ward Belmont Nashville returning for Christmas, chaperones to Chicago, and the death of George W. Dye at Eugene Oregon aged 84 or 85.
A local note highlights Clayton Neiswanger and Mort Bickford earning stars for their uniforms. Five years of service earned a star for a mail carrier, celebrated with roast chicken dinner. The piece ends with a tribute to a hardworking town figure.
The Gazelle Hose Company held its annual election at the fire hall last evening. Elected officers include Charles A. Dewey foreman Henry Shields assistant foreman Will Harwood secretary and John McConoughy treasurer.
Narrow Sulage operated a special train Saturday night drawing crowds for weekend celebrations. Good Sleighing saw thousands enjoy sleigh riding Sunday with many sleighs and bells in use. Mrs J W Scott broke a small bone in her arm yesterday. Omniscient Reporter notes a southwest Washington carriage later this month will surprise many.
News Review items show Francis Johnson of Iowa Farm Bureau to speak at the county meeting on December 1 20. A Santa mail box is placed in the park bandstand. Merle Warner wins the first auto license after an all night vigil outside the courthouse with a heater and radio. Rex Beresford speaks at the beef producers’ meeting December 10 at the G A R hall. The big poultry show runs at the city hall over three days. Cedar township elects Arthur Wiley president and Clayde Knapp vice president as Wade Gardner declines another nomination. Miss Helen Alcorn resigns welfare post to study for a masters at Chicago University. Reisters prize winners in the chick club contest. Mr and Mrs Alfred Cantoni relocate to East Washington Street apartments. Mrs John Waymack leaves Florence Alabama for unspecified matters.
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