Comings and Goings Highlight Washington County News
Washington County social notes summarize personal arrivals and departures among residents. Includes births deaths marriages and gatherings reported by correspondents and local sources.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
7
Local social notes from Brighton and surrounding towns
Lena Thompson visits Chicago for livestock show while Phillip Wanerus moves to assist in Walrus meat market. Frank Bristow visits Bedford with his mother. Mrs Jones family from Sioux City staying several weeks. Mrs Smiley shopping in Chicago for holiday goods. Mrs White travels to Duluth for winter with son Gilbert. Mrs Tracy of Minneapolis visits relatives. Ralph Long and daughter return to Sioux City after weeks at John Jones home. Wentworths return from wedding trip. Howard Wentworth to stay with Charley Porter at Brookpark for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Lena Thompson
Chicago
Fred Dutton
Gladstone
Phillip Wanerus
Wellman
Frank Bristow
Hannah Bristow
Bedford
John Jones
F. M. Gibson
Lillian Jones
Sioux City
Jones
California
E. V. Smiley
Joe White
Duluth
Minn
Gilbert
Oliver Tracy
Minneapolis
Howard Wentworth
Charley Porter
Brookpark
Community Notes From Haskins Area
Rodney Rabenold visited his parents Mr and Mrs I B Rabenold in Haskins and spent Sunday with the Manford Rabenold home near Cotter. The Albaugh sale drew strong attendance producing over 7000 dollars with the L A society clearing about 230 from lunch. Families travel to Iowa City for hospital care and to Washington for visits as several members return from travels. Officers for the L A society include President Mrs John Foster and secretary Mrs J B Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Ifa
Rodney Rabenold
Monmouth
I. B. Rabenold
Manford Rabenold
Cotter
Mr. Mullin
Champagne
Kil
Charlies
Charlie Davis
Vivian Booth
Ames
Hazel
Vivian
L. A. Society
Miller
Will Hindolf
Ellsworth Anderson
Roy Littrell
Iowa City
New Hospital
Clenny Jones
Billy Albaugh
L. A
Oig Beardsley
John Foster
John Godlove
J. B. Booth
Geo. Ebner
John Reed
J. E. Booth
Vivvian
Lota
Welliver
Washington
Walt Livesey
Fred Helfrich
Kalona
Sam Bender
Eddie Jones
John Corridan
Willard Palmer
Davenport
J. E. Palmer
Roy Palmer
Edna Huber
Hom
Henry Durian
Allie Struble
Minnie Shaffer
Charles Shaffer
Burt Dennison
Fred Messenger
New London
Iowa
Lee
W. D. McConnell
Wellman Notes Arts and Family Visits and Local Events
Wellman residents report family visits to North English and Grinnell, a funeral in Nira, a knee consultation in Cedar Rapids, and a new son Burrell Russell at the Amlone home. Visitors include Mrs. Vera Wade, Mrs. Tom Moore, Mrs. James Turnipseed, and the Roup family. Local crews chop wood at Iowa Garage Co to keep warm. coal remains scarce. New officers for Wellman O EB 8 0 will be installed January 2 with Mrs. Ira Jones named Worthy Matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Tom Moore
Grinnell
James Turnipseed
Fairfield
Jack Cassel
Madrin
Iowa
Burrell Russell
Cecil Amlone
William Bereiter
C.K. Roup
Iowa City
Albert Roup
Local Social Club News and Fuel Saving Order
Crawfordsville notices recall visits from Mrs. T M Holmes and others in Washington yesterday. The Social Hour Club socialized with Mrs. N J Lease with a light luncheon served by Doris and Cleo Fletcher. G T Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Clint Rhea with pleasant refreshments. Iowa Wesleyan and Cedar Falls students home due to fuel shortages. Beginning Monday businesses close at 7 30 pm per federal order to conserve fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
T. M. Holmes
R. C. McCleary
John Hanna
G. W. Hanna
Washington
N. J. Lease
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Stites
Quebrache Bark Drives Fast Leather Tanning Growth
Quebrache bark, a chief Argentine export, will tan leather at least three times faster than oak or hemlock bark. In less than ten years fortunes have been made investing in quebrache lands. Nearly 1,000,000 tons of the wood or dry extract are sent to the United States and Europe annually. Growth is slow. it is estimated to reach maturity in 1,000 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Closing Out Sale in Wayne land area farmer moves to town
Sold farm and moving to town. Auction at residence three miles northwest of Wayland near Coppock on Dec 10 at 10 AM. Items include 6 horses, 25 cattle with calves, 7 yearling steers, 7 spring calves, 600 bushels seed corn, 30 tons hay, 20 acres stalks, pasture, water, farm implements, wagons, tools, engine, harness, shelves, furniture, appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Coppock
Pete Richer
Sale of 53 Head of Cattle by Davidson and Partners
A livestock sale lists 53 cattle including 20 black steers around 850 lb, 20 red steers around 750 lb, 10 red steers around 600 lb, and 3 spring calves. Nine have horns. Beefy, good stock. Terms announced on sale day. Lunch by Dee. Auditors Davis and Henss, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. ©. Davidson
Dee. Goldsmith
W. W. Henss
Davis
Discarded Hats to Brazil and Cattle Keep Away
The Ohio State Journal notes thousands of discarded hats from English women are sent to Brazil where Indians snap up the decorated caps while men strip accessories and pass bare straw to women. The American Forestry Magazine says cattle spurn young hazel and oak, but thorn-apple bushes thrive in pastures due to sharp thorns deterring browsing cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ohio State Journal
American Forestry Magazine of
Washington
Making Chlorophyl From Parsley Colorant Discovery
A method to extract chlorophyll from parsley using 25 percent alcohol yields a bright green liquid that dries to a vivid green pigment. The process is described as safe for coloring candies and cake icings per The Electrical Experimenter.
Old Maids and Bachelors Quote in Howe's Monthly
A compact remark contrasts bachelors and old maids noting humor in bachelor status while suggesting old maids may cite a deceased lover as a possible excuse. The piece reflects 19th century social commentary and gender expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erings
Washington County
Leonora Austin
Joe McClellane
John Moore
Nira
E. C. Hambright
Washington, D.C
Eddie Heni
Springville
Peet
Roy Renserberg
M. BE. Aid Society
Ed Palmer
Royal Neighbors
E. J. Coffey
Mr. Gibson
Majestic Theatre
H. L. Karr
Sam Hendrix
Oskaloosa
Howard
John Greiner
F. C. Schrader
West Chester
Charles Wells
Rinebeck
J. E. Wells
Wm. Wade
Herman
Alvin Kabaker
Longwell
Elsie Janis
Janis
FOX
Wed
Thurs
Wallaces Farmer
Stephen’ S Jewelry Store
Orth Side Square
Riverside
Ainsworth
Ed. White
Uis
John Rath
Cray & Brown
Leo C. Critz
Wallaces’ Farmer
Wallaces
E. R. Harvey
Washington, Iowa
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