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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1926

Page

7

Washington County Board Certifies Elections and Settles 1926 Claims

The Washington County Board met per law with L Bartholow R C Ferguson and Sam T Donahey present. They canvassed the General section returns naming elected officials and approved numerous county warrants for the October and November 1926 period. The session authorized road fund transfers, pensions, levies, and a $68 000 road certificate plan to finance Primary Road System improvements.

L. Bartholow R. C. Ferguson Sam T. Donahey J. C. Bauer J. T. Matthews Maine FE. Shearer Db. C. Kilgore Charles M. Denison Belle Rice A. BE. Baldrige L. A. Jones Board of Supervisors B. N. Jessen Ed Kos Eva Michels W. P. Wells Justices of the Peace Brighton City J. G. Heacock Wentworth Brighton Joe Arnold Henry Cone Breitenbach C. Robertson English River William Jackson II W. FP Sweet McElhinney Drug Co M. Denison W. W. Wilson J. A. Cunningham's Sons Sheraven Bros Rew & Carson J. G. Maxwell K. C. Ferguson E. S. Bartholow Sam ‘T. Donahey Brighton Township Marion Township County Road Fund A. B. Jones Emma Sage Annie FE. King Cassie McFarland Catherine McCarthy A. J. Gillett Anna Snider Emma Carpenter H. A. Teeter Metta Rice W. W. Twinam A. FE. Gault T. M. Holmes C. S. Zickefoose Harry Hesseltine A. Hornsey Wes Iowa Highway Com W. M. Hindahl Laboree A CO W. J. Norton City of Town Washington County Iowa Jackson Township Wahington County Towa

Proceedings of County Board November 16 1926

The Board met with all members present. On motion the resignation of A L Griffith as County Auditor was accepted and Athel Grecian was appointed County Auditor until a successor qualified. Grecian’s bond was approved. Golda Schulty was appointed Deputy County Auditor. Bids for lumber were opened and land contract awarded to the Standard Bridge Company of Omana as the lowest bidder.

Washington County A. L. Griffith Griffith Whington County Iowa Bridge Company R. C. Ferguson Sam T. Donahey al Augustine W. A. Cherry Board of Supervisors BK. L. Bartholow A. L Griffith Bpthel Grecian Athel Grecian Golda Schulty Standard Bridge Company of Omana

Board Proceedings Fix Primary Road Anticipation Certs

The Board of Supervisors approved selling Primary Road Anticipation Certificates totaling 68000 to Washington Loan and Trust Company Washington National Bank and the Commercial Savings Bank. They also authorized legal expenses for each tranche and approved the bond of Golda M Sehulty as Deputy County Auditor.

Board of Supervisors Washington Loan & Trust Company Washington National Bank Commercial Savings Bank Washington Natonal Bank Navy Golda M Sehulty

Washington County Board Honors Longtime Auditor A J Griffith

Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors met November 247 1926 with full attendance and approved a resolution recognizing the retirement of A J Griffith from the office of Auditor after almost twelve years of service. The resolution lauds his honesty efficiency and faithful service to the county and its citizens.

Board of Supervisors Washington County Iowa A. J. Griffith

Radio Programs List For Tomorrow And Tonight Notable Orchestras

A compilation of radio schedules listing multiple stations and programs. It notes orchestras and ensembles such as Memphis Plectorm orchestra New York Philharmonic and Arcadia dance orchestra with varied air times across stations including KDKA WCCO KOA KYW WGN WJZ and WEAF among others. The entry also mentions personalities and shows like Jas W H Weir and the Ten Buck Hotel and WLS National barn dance.

KDKA Pittsburgh W. H. Weir Westinghouse Hand KFNF Stenandoah KMA Shenandoah Greenlee Bros KMOX St. Louis Little Red Schoolhouse Do Re Mi Choral Club Whozit the Pebbles Arcadia Dance Orchestra KOA Denver Scheurman Colorado Orchestra KYW Congress Carnival WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul Nicollet Hotel Orchestra Coliseum Orchestra WDAF Kansas City Star School of the Air WEAF New York Wagner WEBH Chicago Edgewater Beach WGN Chicago Tribune Sam ‘N’ Henry the Music Box Correll and Gosden WGY Schenectady WOC Davenport

Chauncey Depew Reflects On 93 Years Of Life In New Year

The 94th New Year greeting from Chauncey M Depew in New York features his remark that the world has been good for 93 years and he has no strength left to change things. The listing also notes a schedule of chime concerts and events in Omaha Chicago and Washington with bands and venues including Rainbo Gardens and Whezit.

New York Chauncey M. Depew

Fraternal Lodge Meeting Schedule Highlights

Lodges and chapters list regular meeting nights each month with officers and positions. Damascus Shrine, Amor Chapter De Molay, W S of J, and Washington Lodge among others meet on specified Fridays Tuesdays or Mondays with names like Maude B Davis, Pearle Dickerson, Axel Anderson noted as officers. Visiting members welcome.

Washington D. E Pearle Dickerson W. M Stella Palmer Damascus Shrine W. S. of J Masonic Temple Maude Davis W. H. P. Sara Walker Worthy Covenant Lodge Axel Anderson Noble Grand Roy H. Mapel Washington Lodge A. F A. M Wilder Bell Acthus Goodin

Railways Timetable Highlights Express and Local Arrivals

The timetable lists west and east bound trains with arrival and departure times, including Golden State Express No 3 and No 39, local and freight services, and branch stops at Knoxville. It notes daily, weekday, and Sunday patterns and agent names such as H W Russse J C McKay and W C Bell.

Golden State California J.C. McKay W. C. Bell Arent

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Board OF Supervisors Moyhent He Davis Eardley Bell, Jr G. Ott E. W. Spessard B. Dey Mina. Purvis Fertrude Beatty Lette A. Brewer Has N. Smart Ebb Pay Publ. Co H. F. Jacobs & Son Hubert Crail H. Squire Gidler & Chamber Faldron Mfg. C O Ink Ex Motor Co Tandard Oil Co Fash. Telephone Co Lytle Wm. C. Chapek R. L. Stewart R. I. Williams Edmondson’s Dept. Store A. G. Gault Farmers Co-Oper Mere Co A. & P. Tea Co BE. J. Hesselschwerdt Lnsider Sanitary Cash Grocery W. M. Conner Wala Dept J. BE. Kunath J. A. Cunningham Royal Market Wash. Telephone Co Benteco Kash On Me Oie Chas. Shaffer Geo. M. Tooman J. Wesley White Yard Co C. BE. Walton L. S. Waddell Frank Yansky Paul Yanosky Central Culvert Co Central Warehouse Liamber Co P. F. Smith Labor Sai Clwas Augustine W. Wi. Blum R. &. Bull K. Bales R. C. Balderson R. S. Bales Glen Coakley Jas. Cameron C. Durian J. S. Carter Wm. Coakley Oscar H. Davis Wm. Eiler J. W. Fields Floyd Griffith J. H. Giesesman A. R. Gowey Thos. R. Gillespie Ben Holt J. S. Hewitt Lem Logan Dougherty Bros Sherman Bros Bev McCall Bros Wells Crail Sales Co Blandan Hlarniscaterer Sales Corp Savearee W. F. Jacobs & Son J. R. Hough Isbor J. L. Kennedy D. G. Knottnerus Edward Kern Louck's A. Leschen & Sons Censuinscavivacesinghis O. Lowe Thos. Nicholson Cedar Township Clay Township Crawford Township Dutch Creek Township J. M. Norton A. C. Polis Otto Pfeifer Richmond Kalona Precinct West Chester Franklin Center Highland Township Iowa Township Wellman Oregon Township Seventy Six Township First Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Evening Journal James E. Clark Matt Parrott & Sons Second Ward Nira Washington Democrat St. Vincent's Home C. BK. Griffin Merion Township Washington Township O. W. Schmitter John H. Reber G. Anderson Es. Wolcott Henry J. Flander Parl Spartz Leo Shotingesk J. W. Meerer C.F. Doreek Tom Merling Cora Heyes Allie LeFever Drainery Kalona News Sno Farmers Lumber Co W. D. Loftis Fay Moore Ford Mourkin McBride de McRibinney Dru. Co M. Norton WMS Herold Nichels Frontend Bridee Co Stewert Supplies Karl Stele C. B. Reed Cc. S. Rhodebeck Sidney Steel Scraper Co Scra Walter Speas F. Stary & Sons Standard Oil Co John Shields & Sons Fmery S. Sharp J. M. Stone Charles J. Moyer Joe C. Miller Claud B. Rhodebeck Carl B. Schneider Milt Sojka Emery Sharp J. A. Winegarden Mills Walton R. S. Woodford Ella A. Reitan Frances Mirick Emily Bayliss Ruby Sleoke C. A. Bo'ce G. W. Hay Everet Irlon Fda Shroeder Esther Reperts Edith Mill Mr. Prank Daty Mra KB. Donovan Roth Curtis Ea'ans Emma Carpentey Inniea Killes Yeuleh Harver Vivian Caldwell Lowance Ara Voter Li'a Carter Salay Ru’ Pallers Milived Paul Rachel Wood Wilma Breer Cecilia Dunbar Fiona Fisele Ruth S Louise Willis Dow Var Sant Fms & Rollinso Spo T. & A. Bakine Co T. F. Merkier T. AW. Berton W. Brady T. Bo Byens Pook Co Bess J. A. Cunningham’s Sons Geo Eries Uti! Co Power Johnson Grocery Knox Jersey Linder-Iverson R. L. Lytle McCall Theos Elite Feed Otis Elevator Co Pichard MecClhery Proctor Cemble Dist Ca Coun Ream & Carson Loto Louis Hansen’s Sons Roy Hochstetler Reisters Creamery Will Ross Inec Sharp & Dobins Sheormian Bros Wm. Sitler Ellie Spargo Stewart & Wallace, Scp Democrat Telephone Co John Westphal P. Rwy. Co PR. R Co Ees P Ry. Co American Rwy. Express BO & Q RR. Co American Awy, Express Western Union Telegraph Co Co. BL & R. R. Telegraph Co Farmers Light & Power Co American Utilities Corp Fosdick Electric Service Co Iowa Electric Co N. B. Kalona Electric Co Plains Light & Power Co Prairie Flower Light & Power Co W. Richmond Electric Co Iowa Southern Utiliiies Co Ainsworth Telephone Co Brighton Mutual Bonker Hill Mutual Bartholomew Mutual Big Pour Mutual Brush Telephone Line Brown & Shaffer Coppock Crawfordsville Camp Creek Farmers Crocked Creek Finn SS Daytonville Mutual Deer Park Mutual Dutch Creek Duna-Hofer English River Mutual Pureka Mutual Wagleville Mutual Fairfield Farmers’ Mutus Farmers’ Mutual Farmers’ Mutual Union Franklin Mutual Wis Hisher Glendale Green Center Mutual Horse Shoe Bend Mutual Hlawkeye Mutual Haskins Mutual Independent Jefferson County Kalona Independent Mutual Kalona Switchboard Co Kolosick-Marek TAO Lincoln Mariners Mutual Lintz Mutual of Olds Marek Mutual Mills Nira, Wellman Mutual North Westen Bell Peoples Pleasant Plain Pilotsburg Mutual Pine Grove Sc Cmengil Pleasant Hill Vecstse Pleasant Moundey Pleasant View Mutal Pumpkin Ridge Prairie Flower Mutual Kiss NMA Eater Setae Pilotsburg Star Line Reeves Republican Line No Shane Richland Ydleeeve Richmond Mutual Rilling Green Seventy Six Mutual Surprise Valley Mutual Shalla Sharon Stint Isindeee Snake Hollow Bockhorst Farmers’ Mutual Union Dale Valley Mutual Wellman Mutual Winfield Wallman Hawkeye Wellman-Kalona Wayland Ethel Grecian Radio Digest Memphis Plectorm Orchestra WMC New York Philharmonic Orches Tra WJIZ Paarman Trio Philharmonic Brass Quartet WTIC WBAL WEEI WGR WHO WLIT WOAT AVRVA WSBT Omaha Tracy Brown WQJ Rainbo Gardens WRC Boernstein Carlton Seus Ed Squire H. Prarthur Goodin Jerudatha Council C. J. Sloat M.parthur Goodin Bethlehem K. V P. J. Wallace B. C. Arthur Goodin J. O. F. Hall North Iowa Avenue Will Kos M. D. Lee Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall L. R. Lovelett T. Rickov Crear Knoxville H. W. Russe Cm, & ST P Southwest Limited Pastbhoun No
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