Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1939

Page

6

Partition by sale of Washington County Iowa real estate

Plaintiffs hold debentures on property in Washington County Iowa and seek partition by sale. Ida Cavender holds legal title in trust for all parties with specific undivided shares listed. plaintiffs request a referee to conduct sale, appraisers named, and costs liened against shares. Defendants are summoned to answer by noon of the second day of the term.

District Court Washington County Iowa J. M. Bratten L. E. Dunlap W. H. Stephen Washington Loan and Trust Company Washington, Iowa Vera May Dodder S. Ida Cavender Glennie Stout Taylor Stout Barbara Cox J. W. Cox Alberta Wagner Clerk of District Court L. E Dunlap Washington Ida Cavender Petitio

Default judgment warning for District Court January Term 1940

Notice states the January Term 1940 of the District Court for Washington County Iowa convenes January 15 1940 in the Washington Court House. It warns that default will be entered and judgment rendered as prayed for in the plaintiffs petition. Attorney T L Brookhart listed with date line 24614 Nov 29 Dec 6-18-20.

Washington Washington County Iowa T. L. Brookhart

Potluck Supper Served for Pythian Sisters Families

A potluck supper was served to Pythian Sisters and their families last evening in the K P hall. After the supper, cards and a social evening followed. The supper committee included Mrs. Edith Weidner Mrs. Harvey Waggoner and Mrs. Dot Wells.

K.P. Hall Edith Weidner Harvey Waggoner Dot Wells

Kolah Club Plans Christmas Dinner

The Kolah club schedules a Christmas dinner at noon Friday at the Lauder Kennedy home. The date was changed from the original. Members attending should bring two dishes to pass and their own table service.

Kolah Club Lauder Kennedy O.E.S Mozelle Russell Muscatine Masonic Temple Woman's Home Missionary Society of West Chester I. E. Costry Ralph Shannon Presbyterian Missionary Society Fred Neiswanger Rebekah O.F. Hall Christian Missionary and Aid William Putman Lander Kennedy U.P. Mission Prayer D. J. Patterson D. H McLaughlin M.E. Ladies Aid Society Unit 7

Westminster Guild Meets at Cotter Presbyterian Church

The Westminster Guild of the Cotter Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Darold Jones's home for a fellowship supper and regular session. They approved extending Christmas cheer to shut ins and community members. Mrs. M. A. Robeson led devotions as the group sang carols. Mrs. Harry Jackson reported on the Asia tic Americans study chapter. Next meeting set for January 4.

Cotter Westminster Guild Cotter Presbyterian Church Darold Jones M. A. Robeson Harry Jackson

Officers Elected in Past Noble Grand Circle

The Past Noble Grand circle elected for the coming year with Edith Weidner as president and Ern estine Murdock as vice president. Oral Mayo will serve as secretary and Bernice Lee as treasurer. The meeting at Mrs Mayo's home drew fourteen members and one guest. A Christmas gift exchange occurred and refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Betty. Effie Murdock and Ern estine Murdock will co-host the next meeting.

Noble Grand Circle Edith Weidner Ernestine Murdock Oral Mayo Bernice Lee

Birthday Surprise For Al Crone At Home

Twenty relatives and friends gathered last evening at the Al Crone residence to surprise him on his birthday eve. The party featured bingo and pinochle, with Mrs. Willkins winning high at bingo and two refreshments courses served. Mrs. Crone had been told earlier that all guests would spend the evening there. Crone’s brother Harry also has a birthday tomorrow.

al Crone Mr. Crone

Birthday Club Christmas Party Hosted by Pearl Gardner

Pearl Gardner hosted the Birthday Club Christmas party last evening at her cooperative apartment. Ten members attended a dinner decorated for the season with fruit centerpiece and greenery. After a gift exchange the group played bridge and keno.

Pearl Gardner Birthday Club Miss Gardner

Courtesy Given for Mrs. Fred Steck

Mrs. Stelle Latchem and Mrs. Fred Reid hosted a dinner at the Guest House as a courtesy to Mrs. Fred Steck of Hollywood California who left this morning after visiting her father O K Clappert. The group included Mrs Steck Mrs Howard Mc Cleery Mrs Henry J Bailey and Mrs Reid and Mrs Latchem. Mrs Steck will join her husband in Owosso Michigan for holiday visits.

Stelle Latchem Fred Reid Fred Steck Hollywood Calif O. K. Clap Reid Steck Howard McCleery Henry J. Bailey Latchem Owosso Mich

Social Calendar Highlights Local Ladies Groups Plan Christmas Exchanges

A dense schedule lists Wednesday events from Pythian Past Chiefs to M.E. church supper and W.R.C. Christmas exchanges. Thursday and Friday bring Presbyterian Ladies Aid, Walnut Club recipe sharing, Rebekah and O.E.S. officer elections, and multiple Christmas gatherings across town venues including the Masonic Temple and GAR hall.

Pythian Past Chiefs Association H. G. Miller le Lloyd Alliman Presbyterian Ladies Aid Glenn Wilson Walnut Woman's Club Earl Burroughs Vleur-de-lis Club Lloyd Foster W.R.C. Annua G.A.R. Hall H.H. Club I. B. Hexworth White Elephant Exchange M.E

Local Family News and Holiday Travel Notes

Decorah couple Mr and Mrs J E Straub welcome daughter Catharine Ann born Friday December 8 weighing five pounds. Bonnie Pease is the mother former. Dr T J Pease visited. West Point cadet Matt Redlinger Jr due December 24 from West Point N Y for Christmas with Mr and Mrs M J Kedlinger. Other items note Mrs Pearl Many returning Iowa City this evening after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W S Hill. Henderson Walace of Migourney visited. Mrs Frey Steck of Hollywood California heads to Owosso Michigan to join husband for holidays with Henry and John Steck. YWCA Cook Book advertised at Phillips Hebner as Christmas gift. Mr and Mrs Harry Rimerman returned Tuesday night from Chicago market.

J. E. Straub Decorah Catharine Ann Matt Redlinger West Point Military Academy West Point N.Y M. J. Kedlinger

Thirty-five Attend Supper at St Pauls Church

Dorcag society members and families held a potluck supper at St. Pauls Evangelical Church last evening with thirty five attendees. Mr and Mrs John Wickert and son Allen and Mrs William Finke among guests. An exchange of Christmas gifts followed and a box was packed for the orphanage. At Hoyleton Illinois.

Dorcag Society St. Paul's Evangelical Church John Wickert Allen William Finke Eueste Hoyleton

Quieting Title in Washington County Iowa

In Washington County Iowa the plaintiff seeks to quiet and confirm fee simple title to the southeast quarter of section 35 township 74 north range 7 west of the 5th P M lying near Outlet No 6 Noble. Unknown claimants and numerous defendants are named but no personal claims exist. The case requires appearance before noon January 2 1940 term starting January 15 1940 at the Washington County Courthouse. if not, default and judgment will be entered.

Abiel L. Cummings A. L. Cummings Martha McGatlin Abial L. Cummings William L. Cummings Susannah Cummings Uriah Cummings Sarah S. Cummings William T. Cummings Sarah Isabella Cummings Martha J. McAtlin Issabelea Cummings Mary J. McAtlin Wm. T. Cummings Susana Cummings Uriah T. Cummings Isabelea Cummings Lovejoy Cummings William Cummings Sarah Isabell Cummings W. C Susanah Isabell Cummings Robert H. Leeper Susannah Leeper Isabella Reed Isabell Reed Geo. Leslie Jackson Roberts E. C. Noble Lyman Cook James C. Peasley J. C. Peasley Benum Martin Bonham Martin Washington County Iowa Iown Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Railroad Company Outlet No Noble District Court Washington S. W. Livingston

Tax sale notice for Erdices Add Lot 11 Ainsworth Iowa

To Mrs EB Spaulding you are notified that Lot 11 Block 4 Erdices Add Ainsworth Washington County Iowa was sold for taxes 1935 1936 1937 on December 5 1938 to Max White. The right of redemption will expire and a Treasurer's Deed will be made unless redemption within ninety days from the date of sale.

EB. A. Spaulding Washington County Iowa Towit Ainsworth Max White

Christmas Program Held at Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society

Members enjoyed a Christmas program last evening at the home of Edna and Jessie Klein. Susia Johnson assisted with the hostesses, followed by the usual potluck supper. Dr. RL Keagy led the inspirational portion.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Edna Jessie Klein Susia Johnson Klein Keagy

Hospital Births and Admissions Report

Dismissed yesterday were Mrs. Lloyd Hopping and her baby WilmaMarie of Riverside and Ernest White of Washington. A son weighing six pounds nine ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ayres of Washington at 9 07 this morning. Bill German of Washington and Mrs. Cardona Greiner of Iowa City were admitted for injuries from an automobile accident. Lester Webster of Wellman was admitted for treatment this morning.

Lloyd Hopping WilmaMarie Riverside Ernest White Washington Clifford Ayres Bill German Cardona Greiner Iowa City Lester Webher Wellman

Christmas Elevates Ruth Flood in Devotional Service

Ruth Flood presented a cutting during a devotional service marking Christmas observances. The event highlighted themes of reverence and reflection in a solemn gathering.

Ruth Flood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fuller Brush Degler Cleo Jarrard South Iowa Harry Finance CO Cotter Westminster Guild OR. P Oateopathic Saturnay W.R.C Henderson Wallace of Migourney Frey Steck Henry Steck John Steck Phillips & Hebner Harry Rimmerman Chicago District Court of W. R. Schantz Dee Twin Waffle Baker Westinghouse Iowa Southern Utilities CO Thelda Tracy Southern Utilities Christmas Turkey Will Eell New York Don Stutsman America Europe South America Hi Fidelity Ac-Dc
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication