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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1930
Page
5
A school nurse debate gains support from Red Cross and local groups with $1,000 pledged from January. Pioneer Mrs. Benjamin Meachem dies at 86 in Clay township after marrying in 1856. Washington county jurors include seven women for the January term, a first. Mrs. John Parks, 83, dies in Des Moines. funeral at Elm Grove cemetery. Mayor Bovee notes a new fire truck bill from Elmira, New Jersey.
A summary of Washington area press history from 1844 through 1866, tracing the first publications including the Domestic Quarterly Review and Argus, with notes on key editors and ownership changes among Waldin Rice Wickersham Bailey Stanton Wick Burrell Needham and others.
A girl weighing six pounds seven and a half ounces was born on December 2 to Raymond Zelinski and his wife, formerly Edith Otto.
A son was born last Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson of Crawfordsville. The announcement notes the newborn as a new addition to the family.
Ward has been received Ihre of the first born, a son, at the home of John J. Patterson, formerly of Richmond, but now of Longmont, Colorado.
At the Ray Kempt home in Wellman a baby boy named Gerald Dean was born on Sunday morning, November 30, marking a family milestone.
Mr and Mrs Fred Klopfenstein of near Titus southwest of Washington welcomed a ten pound boy born Thursday night at the hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnston announce the birth of son Allen Lea Johnston on Thanksgiving Day, welcomed by the Johnston family.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mottet of Lexington area report the birth of their son an eight pound baby born Sunday. the family said the birth occurred in the local area and adds to the community.
Mr and Mrs James Cox announce the arrival of a baby girl. The newborn’s parents are James Cox and his wife. The news comes as the Cox family reports a trip to Williamsburg.
Fifty solicitors canvassed the town for funds and members for the YWCA. By the second day almost half the needed amount had been subscribed. The PIK O society gave 50 dollars and the Business and Professional Women’s club contributed 140 dollars. The Hospitality committee, with over thirty five women, oversaw welcoming and fundraising efforts.
Rural schools across Washington County are busy producing student newspapers this fall. Franklin Center reports its paper covers grades from all classes with notable A students in six weeks and high scorers in arithmetic and spelling. Harmony notes classroom light improvements as dark schoolhouses fade, while Grant School issues a monthly paper chronicling social events.
Sue Carol and Arthur Lake star in She's My Weakness a romatic comedy drama adapted from Tommy shown Monday only. Amos n Andy in Cheek and Double Check play at the Fox Tuesday through Thursday with Kingfish and Madame Queen. The Third Alarm epic drama about fire fighters screens Friday and Saturday with Anita Louise James Hall Paul Hurst Jean Hersholt Hobart Bosworth and Mary Doran.
The 1881 Washington Press recounts City Fathers awarding a contract to Daniel Wilde and Son for the courthouse. The piece recalls horse tied spaces, turnstiles at entrances, busy Saturdays, and the crowding merchants faced, preserving a nostalgic town memory.
The city contracts Welde & Co. to build an iron fence around the square by May 15 with posts 9 feet apart and two rails of pipe. Gates and four turnstiles priced at 1.15 per foot. expected cost 1200 to 1500 dollars. John P. Irish suggests selling the square for business use. The department will install mailboxes on each side for twice daily mail collection.
Miss Lou Arthur purchases the Cottage Inn on West Second Street and plans a Monday reopening after extensive improvements. R D Page remains ill, DA members held a Christmas program, and various residents including Baldrige and McCarthy face health concerns. Community notes cover club events, bakery moves, an alert dog incident, and a new funeral home opening.
The marriage of Miss Lorraine Pollock of Des Moines to Charles Lytle of Sioux Falls took place at St Luke's Episcopal Church Des Moines. The Rev Wallace Essingham officiated. Guests from Washington included the bridegroom's family and relatives. The couple will reside in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
Miss Genevieve Harrison daughter of W H P Harrison 810 East Madison street married Harry V Miller son of Mr and Mrs H E Miller near Washington. The ceremony at four o'clock on Saturday November 29 with Rev I F Roll officiating in a single ring service. Attendants included the bride’s father sister and her husband Roy Steele and the Miller couple’s parents. The newlyweds will reside in Washington.
Miss Ruth Widmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben G Widmer and J C Wenger eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Ro Wenger united in marriage at the bride’s parents home on Thursday afternoon November 27 officiated by Rev Simon Gingerich.
Announcement notes the Thanksgiving day marriage of Miss Laurel Linsleys of Riverside to Mr Angelsbere of Otlinwe. The ceremony was held at the Centerville Iowa Methodist parsonage on July 10 1950 with Hol Laning officiating.
Mabel Kupka daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kupka wed Meredith Chance son of Mr and Mrs John Chance Thursday night at the Baptist parsonage with Rev A A Wing officiating. The bride served as assistant chief.
Neighbors gathered at Mrs. J. S. McElhinney’s residence then walked to Mr. and Mrs. Del bert Bailey’s for a lively charivari honoring the newlyweds. They returned for cards, refreshments, and a gift electric percolator. Former bride Miss Marian Stewart. The Christmas card room at the new Journal building sees brisk trade in stationery and cards. Mrs. Ed Mayhew mourns the loss of her 19 year old horse Prince, belonging to her father. Thelma York sprains her ankle Thursday.
Dr H F Masson uncovered an old US atlas noting Washington's 19th century business scene. Five breweries and saloons listed Yenkenheimer & Sons J P Spitzer A Geye Robert Keser and A Norton were proprietors. Barbers and hotels named along with two foundries two woolen mills three harness shops and three livery stables. The Lafayette House and other inns also appear with proprietors. The United Brethren church stood at 416 South Marion with parsonage north of Joe Daniels house.
Miss Myrtle Palmer of Chula Vista recalls 20 Washington academy graduates who became ministers. Names include Ralph Lackey J C Warnock A M Campbell David McGrew and others. She notes uncertainty about Joly Lackey and Arthur Samson. Palmer lists more local residents and relatives living in Chula Vista and nearby San Diego.
An Iowa Continental Telephone company operator is noted alongside Mr. Chance who is employed at the Journal office. This brief item confirms a local workplace linkage between the telephone firm and the newspaper.
Miss Cecile Anderman daughter of Mrs Harry Landerman of Washington and Milton Coffin son of Mr and Mrs John Coffin of Fairfield were married at the Christian parsonage in Oskaloosa by Rev Williame the day before Thanksgiving. They will live on a farm near Fairfield. Witnesses were the bride’s sister Miss Imogene Lauderman and Chester Spangler of near Crawfordsville.
Miss Leona Boyd daughter of Mrs Carrie Boyd of Conesville and Henry Simmons wed Thanksgiving day near Crawfordsville in Davenport. Miss Irene William and William Boyd attended the ceremony.
Vietormick Rene Roy McCormick son of Mr and Mrs Charles McCormick Conesville and Miss Mabel Krine of Chicago married on Thanksgiving Day in Chicago. McCormick a West Liberty high school graduate and has been employed in Chicago recently.
Mrs. Ora R. Eiler of Packwood Iowa and D L Carbaugh of Washington were married November 26 in Muscatine. After a brief trip to Chicago and Indiana they will reside in Washington.
Washington's business district glows with four large lighted trees at the square corners and a continuous string of colored lights around Central Park. Bright window displays feature holiday greens and reds as Christmas shopping continues. The Better Washington club organized the seasonal decorations.
Charley Hebner lists candidates for best dressed man in Washington from the 0s to 90s, naming Jack Wilson Will Mount and Harry Letts while neighbors recall family histories and notable incidents such as a chandelier accident at the Nate Babcock house. Local figures like Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Donaldson are mentioned along with graduation chatter from 1881 and family moves across states.
Funeral services were held for Dolores Jean Edwards, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Edwards of Coppock, at 2 PM Thursday at the Coppock Christian church. Burial followed in Shrock cemetery, three miles north of Coppock. She died Tuesday from double pneumonia at nine weeks old.
General services were held at Ainsworth for Stanley McConnell who died from injuries after the Knox Monmouth football game on Thanksgiving. A chapel service occurred earlier in Monmouth, burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery. McConnell, a popular Monmouth student athlete with leadership potential, was born July 24 1908 in Ainsworth to Harry and Viola McConnell. He attended Ainsworth High then Washington High, earning letters in football basketball and track and captaining the football team his senior year. He belonged to Phi Kappa Pi and the Masonic lodge at the time of his death.
Funeral services are announced for Wayne Benson infant son of Mr and Mrs Newton Benson of Prairie. The child’s brief obituary notes the family’s sorrow and the private burial plans.
Stutsman elected president of the county physicians association with Dr. Braden and others named to key posts. New county road to the county home opens, replacing the old bridge. County board ap points officials including Mr. and Mrs. Norton and W. P. Rawn reappointed as county engineer. YWCA fundraiser seeks old toys and children’s books for Christmas. G A R post elects J M Thompson as commander and honors other veterans. Pythian Sisters elect officers and plan a new hall meeting. Cast announced for school operetta to be performed December 12. 1931 car licenses on sale in Flower neighborhood. a child dies at 1 month 8 days in Iowa City.
Miss Mary Jessie Phillips died Sunday afternoon age 47. Services were held Tuesday at the Methodist church conducted by Dr. W W Bowers of Waterloo and assisted by Dr. A W Henke. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Born November 21 1896 in Cedar Township Washington County she was a member of the Methodist church Reberal lodge and Rural Women's club. She had been ill since January and bedfast since July 3 at her parents home about four miles northwest of Washington.
William John Mumper known as Billy Mumper died at his Davenport home after a week long pneumonia illness. A former Washington resident born in 1864 he moved to Davenport about thirty years ago and was employed at the Club cigar store. He was a brother of the late Mrs. Fred Sweet and recalled by old time residents.
Funeral services for Burton Kauffman of Joy Illinois were set for 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at his grandmother Mrs A H Parsons home in Columbus Junction, with Rev W A Lamp officiating. Burial will be in Columbus City cemetery.
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