The Rocking Chair Brigade Letter and Local Happenings
Lisle Moreheus explains he lacks a heart spell, adapts to slow living, and reports the Sprague baby well. A crying incident near Penney’s drew a crowd as Carla Guther and Margaret Ann Plumly managed the infant. Mayor LaGuardia faces chew gum on sidewalks. a sensible disposal system is proposed. A remarkable sunrise, John Shalla’s car mishap, and the Presbyterians’ tea towels fundraiser are noted. Mrs. Cora Bartlett recovers and YWCA plans a December toy drive chaired by Mrs. Lester Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisle Moreheus
Stanley Miller
Lisle
Sleepy Hollow
Sprague
A. Keith Droz Jr
Penney
Carla Guther
Margaret Ann Plumly
Margaret Ann
Fire damages new Bergers home and many keepsakes
The Bergers lost their new home and all belongings after a quick blaze when they were away. Insurance, neighbors, and local officials offered help as Ruth faced repacking. Community notes describe Christmas preparations, moving plans, and travel trips of area residents amid ongoing recovery.
Changes in Streets and Governance Over Time
From the Evening Journal anniversary edition a reflection on progress from dirt and mud roads to paved streets and modern walks. It notes fewer boards, leaner supervisors, and the oddly efficient city library board, with nostalgia for past rural scenes and the hogs and cows that roamed Gospel Ridgeway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Gospel Ridgeway
Washington Cornet Band Articles of Incorporation
The document certifies the incorporation of the Washington Cornet Band Iowa for instrumental music. Officers named for the ensuing year include President M C Parker Vice President Charles W Wilson Secretary Geo S Eddy Treasurer W M Ditmores with leadership by a musician elected leader. Dated September 16, 1866.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. C. Parker
T. D. Melvill
Wm. Dimores
BE. B. Bolens
Jas. A. Thompson
United States
Iowa
Chas. W. Wil
Geo
Eddy
W. M. Ditmores
A. D
Journal Pride in Correspondents Reach and News Coverage
A prominent local figure praises the Journal's correspondents for consistently delivering interesting news items. He notes readers rely on the paper to read all news from the field, and expresses pride in the newspaper's network of reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal News
Journal
Tay
Deaths of the Week include local figures and a California burial
Jennie Alexander formerly Anderson and daughter of Levi and Sarah Anderson died in California and was brought back to Pépasant for burial. Howard Woodford, a Brighton prominent citizen, died at age 1? at home Sunday. John Broadgate, brother of the late Frank Broadgate and brother-in-law of Harry Simpson, died in California last week where he had gone with his wife to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Simpson
John Broadgate
Sierra Madre
Calif
Frank Broadgate
California
Pépasant Wil
Anderson
Levi
Sarah Anderson
Howard Woodford
Brighton
Spencer
Iowa
Harvest Bazaar Nets $128 At Crawfordsville Church
Mary Manners reports the Methodist church Harvest Sale and bazaar in Crawfordsville cleared 128 dollars with Louis Rinner of Wayland as auctioneer. A large crowd attended and the event was described as very successful. also note Lee Lease lost a prized black team horse this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
The
Brotherhood and Ladies Aid of the
Methodist Church
Louis Rinner
Wayland
Lee Lease
New Speed Wire Brings 65 WPM to Journal Office
Local notes list a new United Press speed wire at the Journal office enabling news input at 65 words per minute for eight hours daily. Other items report Red Cross membership near 800 in the county, cold weather with five below zero, and various personal updates from residents including travel, births, and library board changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Journal
Schools Reopen After Thanksgiving With Two Absences
Twenty years ago schools reopened after the Thanksgiving vacation with only two teachers absent Ruth Armstrong and Edna Dolosi both reported sick leaving classes running normally Monday through Friday at the district schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Armstrong
Edna Dolosi
Pavement Plans Mark City Streets for Spring Construction
City council schedules initial discussion to authorize paving on several Washington streets next spring. The plan aims to improve road surfaces and traffic flow across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
School board votes to keep schools open using wood fuel
At a school board meeting it was decided to keep the schools open as long as possible and to use wood for the furnaces. A small wood stove in the library will allow the library to stay open two hours daily for book exchanges.
West Side Shoe Merchant Forms Real Estate and Insurance Partnership
J. A. Work, once a west side shoe merchant, takes a partner in the real estate and insurance business with J. A. Y. Ashby, forming a new business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Work
West Side
J. A. Y. Ashby
Mayor Bo vee Buys Eighty Acre Timber Tract
Mayor J. E. B. Bo vee has acquired an eighty acre tract seven miles south of town to ease the fuel shortage. The timber, owned by G. F. Morrison, was purchased at a reasonable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Bovee
G. F. Morrison
Ross Resigns from School Board After Seven-Year Tenure
D. J. Ross resigns from the school board after nearly seven years and urges the board to name his successor immediately to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
D. J. Ross
Oyster Supper at M E Church Basement
The Philathea S. 8 class hosted an oyster supper at the M E church basement with Mrs. S W Brookhart teaching. The Afternoon Bridge club reported buying the first health bond in the community. Manager Pratt announced a new pipe organ orchestra shipped and hoped for Christmas installation. Fuel shortage rules limited store hours, banned electric signs, set 68 degree limits, and confined church services and performances to evenings only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea S
Pratt
John Yockey Takes Over Long-Running Ohngemach Stand
John Yockey becomes sole owner after forty years as master craftsman at the Ohngemach harness shop on the north side. The shop has stood under one name since 1857, with Yockey serving as chief cook and boss for decades in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yockey
Ohngemach
Washington
Charley Ohngemach
Cunningham Family Moves After Loss Visit
Mrs. T. C. Cunningham and her daughter Charlotte, who have been visiting relatives since Mr. Cunningham's death, traveled to Columbus Junction for a brief visit.
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Junction
T. C. Cunningham
Charlotte
Cunningham
Columbus Junction
Alma Brindley Seeks Scholarship Through Journal Subscriptions
Lon Brindley’s daughter Alma will visit Wellman soon to solicit subscriptions to the Ladies Home Journal and win the magazine’s scholarship. Her aim is noble, and supporters hope she succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Brindley
Alma
Wellman
Ladies Home Journal
Married Here Allen DeLong and Minnie Tedson Wed
Allen DeLong and Minnie Tedson were married at the home of Mrs. George Stewart on the Heights. The groom is a new clerk at the Cunningham store. They have begun housekeeping in a cottage on Sigourney street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen DeLong
Minnie Tedson
George Stewart
Heights
Cunningham Store
Sigourney Street
Local Athletic Association Effort and Charity Show
A community push to form an athletic association is under way though success is unclear. Wood sawing is touted as wholesome exercise. Locals plan Uncle Tom's Cabin Show for charity on December 28 and a new dancing master, Prof. Clendenning, arrives in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendenning
Washington
Candidates Joined St Marys Sodalities in Riverside Event
In Riverside on December 8 9 the Yeast of the Immaculate Conception observed at St Marys Church marked the 34th anniversary of the Young Men and Young Ladies Sodalities. Monsignor Bernard Jacobs Meier led mass 7 30 as members received communion together and new candidates pledged loyalty and faith. The 16 candidates gathered at St Marys Convent then marched to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
St Mary's Church
St. Mary's Convent
Hospital Dismissals and Newborns Reported
At the hospital Saturday Co. W Miller of Harper and Louise Fritz of East Pleasant Plain were dismissed today. Mrs Howard Darnell Washington underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mr and Mrs Arthur Krause Washington are parents of a son born yesterday at 5 59 p m weighing six pounds eleven ounces. Tuesday Dr and Mrs Darrell Marker Columbus Junction are parents of a son born yesterday at 12 35 p m weighing seven pounds one ounce. J E Gardner Washington was admitted for medical treatment yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Miller
Harper
Louise Fritz
East Pleasant Plain
Howard Darnell
Washington
Arthur Krause
Darrell Marker
Columbus Junction
J. E. Gardner
Local Health Notes and Birth Announcement Summary
Ernest White from Washington and Kenneth Hahn of East Pleasant Plain had appendectomies this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Heck of Washington route 1 welcomed a son yesterday at 1 26 p.m. weighing nine pounds ten ounces. Dismissals included Mrs. Elmer Bush yesterday afternoon and Mrs. Roy Thornton and Carylln Lou, along with Mrs. Emma Nordyke, all from Washington area. Mrs. Horace Cover of Wapello remained under observation yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest White
Washington
Kenneth Hahn
East Pleasant Plain
Elmer Bush
Roy Thornton
Carylln Lou
Emma Nordyke
Horace Cover
Wapello
Ed Heck
Arrow Shots and Social Echoes in a Small Town
The piece notes that gunplay is common in a generation show and compares doctors' external work to guessing inside patients. It observes visible troubles among many people and comments that second hand stores reflect their owners. It ends by saying no social group is free from inner issues.
Proverbial Aims and Observations from a Curious Mind
The text humorously muses on ambitions between exalted roles and modest shows. It notes that appearance misleads appetite, and that a critic may repeat both others’ words and one’s own. It also warns that wealth does not prove merit in smoking choices and that tidy homes can surprise.
Old Man Lets Buggy Horse Grow Fat and Hires Quiet Helpers
An elderly farmer keeps his buggy horse fat and idle while hired girls work without dampers on the cook stove. This reflects domestic routines and rural life in the period.
Local Names List Read Across Community Notices
Community roster lists Johanna Colbert Cecil Delaney Walter Droll Joseph Patric ia Homan Hazel Hopping Mary Kathleen Knittel Elmo Kron Elmer Metz Esta Pailliotet Francis Rice Joseph Skubal John Swenka Vera Thomann James Rita Marie Yes as residents or participants in a local notice. No event details provided.
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Johanna Colbert
Cecil Delaney
Walter Droll
Joseph
Patricia Homan
Hazel Hopping
Mary Kathleen Knittel
Elmo Kron
Elmer Metz
Esta Pailliotet
Francis Rice
Joseph Skubal
John Swenka
Vera Thomann
James
Rita Marie Yes
Brighton News Notes and Local Moves
Mr and Mrs Edgar Kessel leave Brighton for Miami Florida to establish residence. J B Painter and Hazel Dawson wed in Missouri and will live with the Kesslers. Mrs Flora Dunbar goes to Sioux City and Frank Stine visits Birmingham. The Deeds ill health and stroke case noted. Stout family moves to Wm Stout sr property. Hulsabecks visit from Wisconsin for winter. Dick Cain returns from Davenport with extended stay plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Edgar Kessel
Miami
Florida
J. B. Painter
Hazel Dawson
Washington
Kahoke Mo
Wm. Kessler
Flora Dunbar
Sioux City
Frank Stine
Birmingham
Earl Hopkins
W. O Schafer
R. C. Bartlett
Hugh Henry
Pat Henry
John Diller
Jim Johnson
Ottumwa
Chas. Deeds
Deeds
Ira Stout
Wm. Stout
Hulsabeck
Wisconsin
Dick Cain
Davenport
Mr Cain
Review of the Week's News in Local Items
The Fortnightly Club plans a Dec 13 tea at the Methodist church. Veterans hospital aid includes VFW auxiliary carpet rag sewing. Lin coln school nears completion. Christmas Seals drive totals 155 dollars. Local incidents include pheasant shooting fines and other civic notes. Community events cover schooling, sports, and social notices across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Various Local Notices and Social Updates Around Town
The week colder with the thermometer at 20 degrees Friday night. Farm bureau membership shows a strong gain. Mrs Mable Chaffee Rynear son visits from Thompson Ohio with sister Mrs Walter S Brown. plans three weeks in Ohio. Katherine Mauthe and Mrs Ivan Rehmel back from Florida trip via Clearwater and Tampa. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met and planned a December 9 bazaar and turkey dinner. Ned Brookhart arrives in Singapore for a U S cotton for British rubber project. Bob Marshall named gym and swimming director at the Y replacing John Coulter. Villa Foriash drops case against West Chester mayor. beer sale not pursued. George Welch visits family in Ainsworth and Omaha. also visits a sister in Wapello. Pearl Olson marries Glen Blomen of Bristol Virginia at Eagle Grove church. they’ll live in Bristol. Joe Hartnell buys a 117 acre farm near Packwood. Trees in residential areas to be trimmed to improve lighting. Joe K Walton of Iowa City pleads not guilty to intoxicated driving. Charley Lemley resigns as city assessor. A E Palmer named replacement. County Poultry Show opens this Wednesday morning. County pastors elect Rev Fredmund president. Velda Stokes named bookkeeper at J C Penney store. Mrs W L Smith ill at 486 East Third Street. Mrs C R Wilson returns from visit at Manchester with Mr and Mrs Ray Simpson and sons. Helen Anderson named new bookkeeper at Graham. Mr and Mrs Ralph Bun ee and son John of Des Moines visit Lyman Bun ee home. Stella Jorpeland of Cedar Rapids, former health nurse here, visits Washington friends. Dr Sartor and family host. Mr and Mrs William Sartor and fourteen‑month‑old Ruth visit with Dr Sartor's family.
Families Attend Livestock Show and Funeral Trips
Mrs Merle Thomp and Mr Earl Schnerman with their spouses attend the International Livestock Show in Chicago. Mrs Charlie Meek Virgil Meek and Mrs Sarah Pfeiffer travel to Memphis Missouri on Wednesday for a relative's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Thompson
Earl Schnerman
Chicago
Charlie Meek
Virgil Meek
Sarah Pfeiffer
Memphis
Great Barlake Mine Tops World Radium Output
The Great Barlake mine in Canada near Radium City is described as the greatest radium producer in the world, highlighting its leading output and prominence in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barlake
Canada
Radium City
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New York
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Presbyterian
R. KE. Dougherty
Cora Bartlett
Washington, Pa
Y. W
Lester Orr
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John Cunningham
Popejoy
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Ruth
Bishops
Harsoweskys
Mrs. Canier
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Boyd Berdo
FE. D. Morrison Jr
North Vide
Hugh McCleery
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Richard McCleery
Frank Kurtz
Wilma
Trentiel
Long Beach
Ivan Rehmel
Katherine Mauthe
Tampa
Harry McCall
Harvey Jones
Garden City
Kansas
Marguerite
Minnie Wolf
John Sprague
Josephine Moreheus
City Library Board
Band Incorporated
Wiliam Ditmores
EE. B. Bolens
J. A. Thompson
Washington County
Jennie Alexander
Red Cross
Rose Reid
Nondas Richardson
St. Lukes Hospital
H. W. Russell
Dee
San Diego
C. C. Cunningham
Charley
Herington
Orville Elder
Eri. D. Morrison
W. W. Bowers
A. Anderson
Charlie
Golf Club
Rothschild
S. W. Livingston
Jim Brookhart
Schuyler
Ralph Daugherty
Fred Smith
Jim
Clifford Thorne
Charley Dewey
Katherine Stitchter
Clifford
Demosthenes
Dora Zeigler
Verdi
Graham
St. Mary’s Church
Alex Miller
the Elks
E. Kessel
Miami, Florida
Rhua Helmick
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Lincoln School
Polairy
Swart Weiler
Keokuk-Jefferson Line
Weets
Kalona
Stewart School
Martha Timmerman
Lois Coffman
Richland
Dorothea Thompson Brindley
William Kensler
E. G. Hallberg
Peoria
Ruth Wilson
Sigourney
Ross Variety Store
T. F. Grubb
Winifred Gerdes
Leon Beatty
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Fred Steck
Jo Sproatt
Iowa City
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Oral Clapper
Lloyd Sojka
Milt Sojka
U. S. Navy
Mare Island
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Chile
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No. 10
White Shrine
Jerusalem
Aleda Sieren
Francis Kurtz
Pleasant Plain
St. Joseph's Church
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Reid
Judge
Iva Rathmel
University Hospital
R. E. Dougherty
P. BB. O
Myrtle McCleery
Elat
Africa
John McGill
Noble Brand
Odd Fellows Meeting
W. M. Keeley
Evanston
T. T. Keeley
Farm Bureau
Mable Chaffee Rynearson
Thompson
Ohio
Walter S. Brown
Brown
Clear Water
Wahneetah Ingalls
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Ned Brookhart
S. W. Brookhart
Singapore
China
U.S
Bob Marshall
John Coulter
Villa Foriash
West Chester
George Welch
Ainsworth
Omaha
Sherr Welch
Pearl Olson
Glen Blomen
Bristol
Virginia
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Eagle Grove
Abington Pike
Joe Hartnell
Rubio
Packwood
Joe K. Walton
Charley Lemley
A. E. Palmer
Fredmund
Velda Stokes
J. C. Penney Co
W. L. Smith
East Third Street
C. R. Wilson
Manchester
Ray Simpson and Sons
Helen Anderson
Graham Store
Ralph Bunee
John
Des Moines
Lyman Bunee
Stella Jorpeland
Cedar Rapids
William Sartor
Dr. Sartor
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