Land Grants for Military Service Listed in County News
William D Conger and others are credited with 160 acre land grants to veterans. Entries include Vincent Nickerson, James Speers, Frederick Sanxay, John Imlay, Andra McCoy, Oliver H Prizer, Ward Lamson and colleagues. Dates range 1850 to 1852 with sections and ranges specified. The article indicates the list will continue.
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William D.conger
Vincent Nickerson
Blairs Co
U. S. Vollegiars
William D. Conger
S. W
Andra McCoy
James W. Rutherford
Hatton
3Rd. Regt
Tenn
Ward Lamson
James A. Jordon
McAlister
4Th Regt
S. FE
The Rocking Chair Brigade Spotlight
A community column recalls Jean Nette Rothschild’s singing at a Presbyterian church and notes social happenings. It mentions ill friend Margaret Duff, a clock from 1689, Y W Christmas plans, no Santa Claus gifts, and heartwarming local anecdotes from Washington county.
Vernette Johnson’s Easy Dainty Confections
A short note describes simple butter sugar flour pecan treats shaped like cocoons, rolled in powdered sugar, and cut into three inch pieces to bake in a moderate oven. It teases a forthcoming cooky week in the Journal with more recipes.
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The
Journal
Passing Years in Washington 10 Years Ago
The 10 years ago section notes Bal Squad girls basketball with coach Mrs Howard Fresh waters forward Dorothy Clark Carrie Haney Evelyn Moot hart next best forward Myrt le Macon captain Hazel Starr Martha Shalla guards substitutes and solid play by Gertrude Hammer Marguerite Morrett Catherine Hull Mary Roberts. Keith Makes Good Keith Molesworth Monmouth College halfback delivering strong play.
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Bal
Howard Freshwaters
Dorothy Clark
Carrie Haney
Evelyn Moothart
Myrtle Macon
Hazel Starr
Martha Shalla
Gertrude Hammer
Marguerite Morrett
Catherine Hull
Mary Roberts
Lions Call for Clothing and Shoes for Needy Children
Members of the Lions Club issue a plea for clothing and shoes to aid needy children this Christmas season. The drive seeks donations of weather appropriate garments and footwear to support local families through the holiday.
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Lions
Lions Club
Corn Sells High at Geo Cline Closing Sale
Saturday sale at Geo Cline closes with corn selling at 1 694 per bushel. Lorn entries reflect strong demand and high prices for grain.
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Geo. Cline
Ida Shearer Plans Move to California for Permanent Home
Mrs. Ida Shearer expects to depart soon for Los Angeles to establish her future permanent home. A daughter, Mrs. Jone tens, resides in Los Angeles.
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California
Ida Shearer
Los Angeles
Jone Tens
Return of Rev J C Abels From Ceylon
The Rev J C Abels has returned from Colombo Ceylon where he served Asia's oldest Presbyterian church as pastor Colombo a city of 240 000 with diverse races Maelish Singalese and others
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Ceylon
J. C. Abels
Colombo
Asia
Cold Weather Arrives After Warm Spell
The region cools Monday with a light chill in the air as residents react to a respite from unseasonably warm conditions. Forecasters warn of brisk winds and pack away lighter clothing while schools report stable attendance amid the transition.
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Wight
Christmas Tree Lighting Plans In Central Park
Municipal Tree-supt. Mike Robinson of the Town Gas and Electric Co. outlines plans to light the big Christmas tree in Central Park with multitudes of colored lights. Children from area schools will perform a program, drawing much public interest.
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Mike Robinson
The
Town Gas and Electric Co
Central Park
Grain shipment to Belcians and donation total
A shipment of corn totaling 1500 bushels will be sent to Belcians on December 18. A donation of 584.20 dollars was received supporting the effort.
Death of Charley Stewart Prominent County Figure
Charley Stewart died at his West Washington street home on December lith, remembered as the county’s first white child born, a noted old soldier and nursery man who built the first greenhouse in the area.
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Washington County
Stewart
Charley Stewart
West Washington Street
Bilding
Real Record Lea Shelan cvski corn husking feat
Lea Shelan cvski set a remarkable corn husking record by cribbing 3 208 ears this fall with 2 694 husked on the Harry Whittaker farm. He averaged 167 bushels per day for 25 days.
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Lea Shelancvski
Harry Whittaker
Priest Fr Jacobbemeier to Move After Eleven Years
Rev. Fr Jacobbemeier long time pastor of St James Catholic church is transferred to Riverside parish. He will deliver his last sermon here on Christmas Day.
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Jacobbemeier
St. James Catholic Church
Riverside
Is Quite Sick Fred Dupuis Stricken Health Plague
Forty years ago Fred Dupuis is described as quite sick and unable to go about for several days with no signs of improvement.
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Fred Dupuis
Moved Yesterday smith W and Krockhart move into room
Yesterday smith W and Krockhart have moved into the room back of Dr Jenkins office in the Kerehner building.
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Smith W
Krockhart
Dr. Jenkins
Kerehner
Bob Armstrong's Laugh Sparks Mixed Praise
A playful note on Bob Armstrong’s laugh during a play, described as both soulful and innocent yet sharply contrasted with apocalyptic tones, expressing amusement and affection for Bo’s presence in the venue.
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Bob Armstrong
Hat Belonging to Charley Clifton Reportedly Missing
Charley Clifton reports his hat missing from church premises and offers a delay for its return. The notice notes the item is valued and sought by the owner.
Washington ladies display at Miss Kerry's millinery store
A listing of Washington women exhibiting hand painted china needle work and paintings at Miss Kerry's millinery shop. Names include Alma Glasgow White Dora Bell Ann Dawson Mrs J M Wilson Ida Roberts Doll Dickson Mrs Stobt Cook Mrs Dickson Mrs Duie Ballard Mrs Clark Sitar Maud Denny Mrs J H Wallace Mazie King Mrs H Wilson Mrs Lottie Norton Royee Mame Stewart Sylvia Warren Mrs J H Young Mrs J B Crooks Mrs Dr Jenkins Lucy Burroughs Mrs J F Brockway.
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Washington
Miss Kerry
Alma Glasgow White
Dora Bell
Ann Dawson
J. M. Wilson
Ida Roberts
Doll Dickson
Stobt. Cook
Dickson
Duie Ballard
Clark Sitar
Mame Shearer
Eila Warren
Lida Hott
Allie Rownd
Maud Denny
Rain tree of Vera yields life in dreary days
The rain tree, celebrated in Vera as a savior in drought, has massive umbrella leaves that condense atmospheric moisture and precipitate about 10 to 15 gallons of water daily.
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Vera
Dreath
Early Brighton Reminiscenses of Ellen Tupper in Iowa Bee Work
Brighton Enterprise recalls Ellen Tupper of Brighton Iowa a famed 1860s apiary authority and author. It describes the Tupper family origins in Pingthon, Mrs Tupper’s practical nursing and teaching, and her shift to queen bee business in Des Moines before decline. The piece notes alleged forgery and later life in Dakota and suicide of Mrs Tupper.
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Tupper
United States
Ellen Tupper
Brighton
Iowa
Little Busy Bee
Ellen
Allen
Ann Aplanist
West
Eaat
Richio
Des Moines
Bee
Dakota
Eliza
Milan
Kate
Oregon
Beame
Pacific Coast
Portland
Madge
el Paso
Texas
Ellen S. Tupper
Deaths of the Week Johnson Dies Alfred John
Alfred John Johnson aged 67 died suddenly on Thursday. He had lived here since 1910 and operated a restaurant on North 4th Ave. J C Caner, former music store proprietor here, died at his Des Moines home this week. His son Neill is recovering from an auto accident in Baltimore.
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Johnson
Alfred Johnson
North 4Th Ave
Caner
J. C. Caner
Des Moines
Neill
Ives
Baltimore
Bennett-Older Residents Remember Mrs Henry Bennett
Mrs Henry Bennett who lived north of Washington is remembered as the last member of the Geo Zeck family. She died in Woodland Washington.
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Bennett
Henry Bennett
Washington
Geo. Zeck
Navy
Woodland
Crawfordsville Local News Briefs Include Visits and Tragedy
Misa Nellie Maprners and Misa Anwyl spent time in Crawfordsville with Miss Ti el Anwyl. Ottumwa visitors Mrs J. Ke, McDermott and Maryan returned home with Anwyl. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Howard visited relatives in Ottumwa. Mike the dog of W G Robertson was poisoned, suspected deliberate act. Rosie and Harper learned of Ralph Gennett’s death at the Des Moines Veterans hospital.
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Crawfordsville
Dee. O
J. KE
McDermott
Cute
Maryan
Ottumwa
el Anwyl
Avoca
Harold Graham
Mike
W. G. Robertson
Vata
fRosie
Als Harper
Ralph Gennett
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Mr. Bennett
Richard
Christmas Decorations Outshine Last Year in Central Park
Central Park enjoys brighter décor with the central tree and illuminated store fronts. Cold weather returns with subzero nights and slick roads, while merchants report solid Christmas business. Local civic notes include the county farm bureau’s stable finances, political candidates, and a Christian convention closing with a new president.
Care of Miss Duff Improves at Montgomery Home
Quite sick Miss Margaret Duff, staying at the Malcolm Montgomery home, has been ill for two weeks but shows signs of improvement.
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Margaret Duff
Malcolm Montgomery
Silas Ross
Margaret
Heads Masons elects mister of Washington lodge
Members at the Washington lodge held a meeting last week and elected a new mister to lead the lodge.
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Washington Lodge
Death of Nell May Collins at local residence
Nell May Collins aged 24 died at the home of Mrs. W. A. Turner where she and her sister had been staying. She was employed at the button factory and had lived here for five years.
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Grace Lytle
Gertrude Hunter
Alameda
Calif
Alma Glasgow White
Misa Hunter
White
Greer Glasgow
Washington
San Francisco
California
Mrs. White
Greer
Mattie
Will
West Coast
Colorado
Investigators Named for Old Age Pensions in County
Kay Ferguson Liam Johnson Walter Schroeder and Walter Conner named as old age pension investigators funded by county. County reports 42 percent of applications. Maxwell William James Maxwell aged 82 dies at his Caivord ville? Iowa home. McCall Lloyd McCall returns to Philadelphia after two years abroad. Living Lake P T A organized with Mrs E L Stewart as president and Mrs A Beiter as teacher.
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Kay Ferguson
Liam Johnson
Walter Schroeder
Walter Conner
Maxwell
William James Maxwell
Crawfords Ville Dial
Avoca
Iowa
William
F Sarah Maxwell
McCall
Lloyd McCall
Philadelphia
John McCall
Living Lake P. T. A
E. L. Stewart
A. Beiter
Living Lake School
Mrs Beitel Dies at 87 in Grace Hill Community
Mrs Beitel died at her Grace Hill home Sunday morning aged almost 88. She had been married 65 years.
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B. F. Beitel
Grace Hill
DeMolays Take Reins of Government Preparations Friday
Town residents note the DeMolays will assume local governance duties on Friday December 28 to address civic complaints about Bennett of Hedrick. Bennett, a long wartime veteran, suffered gas exposure and life in hospitals but remained cheerful. He was buried in Hedrick Friday afternoon. Weather blocked Mistes Harper from funeral attendance. Mr and Mrs John Wooley of Columbia Missouri arrived Thursday for holiday visit with relatives.
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Bennett
Hedrick
United States
Mistes Harper
John Wooley
Columbia
Great grand daughter born in Hastings Nebraska
Mr and Mrs T J McElhinney announce the birth of a great granddaughter Nancy Jeannette Shehein at Hastings Nebraska. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Franklin Shehein and a granddaughter of Isabelle McElhinney Nelson.
Census Job To Hire Many Across Iowa Starting January First
A large census employment effort will begin January 1 with numerous hires across Iowa. The program aims to fill a broad number of positions to support field operations and data collection. Local offices will announce exact job openings and requirements.
Eastern Star Chooses Mrs. Howard Me Ride as Matron
The Eastern Star elected Mrs. Howard Me Ride as worthy matron for the coming year. Local members gathered to install leadership and outline plans for chapter activities.
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Oo K.os. Bleets
The
Eastern Star
Howard Meride
Legal liquor out of state ruled permissible in Muscatine
Judge W A Maines ruled Tuesday that it is legal to carry liquor out of state into Iowa. The Iowa Supreme Court declared salary reductions for city county and state officials unconstitutional. There is a possibility that all amounts cut may be repaid and former pay restored.
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Iowa
W. A. Maines
Muscatine
Iowa Supreme Court
Local Births and Health Updates From Washington County
Mr and Mrs I Creetch welcome a new son born Tuesday night at Washington county hospital. Mr Chas Barthelow a farmer northwest of town had his appendix removed. Mrs Edith Saner, 73, fractured her hip after a Thursday ice fall and is recovering. Mr and Mrs Al Logan announce the birth of a son on Monday.
Deputy Noon selects Edna Purvis as temporary clerk
Deputy Robert Noon announces his choice of Edna Purvis to serve as district court clerk on a temporary basis. Purvis has filled the office capably for several years and was not seeking the post. Also, Omer Kolosick and Irvin Hindahl were arrested Tuesday on bootlegging charges.
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Robert Noonan
Edna Purvis
Omer Kolosick
Irvin Hindahl
Mrs J N Phillips Elected DUV Civil War President
Mrs J N Phillips was elected president of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War in a ceremony honoring lineage and service. The organization aims to preserve veteran history and support related civic projects.
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Union
J. N. Phillips
The
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Tom Thumb Wedding at MFE Church to Feature Young Couple
Littl Peggy Munn aged two and Billy Jarrard almost four acted as bride and groom in a Tom Thumb wedding at the MFE church on Thursday. High Honors student Robert Stevens led the honor roll with five A grades while Julia McElhinney Chas Bear Bern Crozier and Naomi Wilson earned four A's.
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Littl
Peggy Munn
Billy Jarrard
Tom Thumb
M. FE
Robert Stevens
Julia McElhinney
Chas Bear
Bern Crozier
Naomi Wilson
New Baby for Myr and Marion Rittenhouse
Mrs Marion Rittenhouse and her husband welcomed a new son born Wednesday afternoon at the county hospital. The family announced the healthy infant joins their home with joy.
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Myr
Marion Rittenhous
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