Pioneer Iowa woman remembered for family ties and faith
Born in 184? she lost both parents at fifteen and pursued schooling in Iowa City. She married W S Murphy at nineteen, lived on a Johnston County farm twenty seven years, moved to Wellman in 1896, and died December 11 after long illness. Survived by five sons and eight grandchildren. longtime Methodist Episcopal church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Miranda X. Chandler
Car Vll County
Ohio
Iowa
Graham Township
Johnson County
Iowa City
W. S. Murphy
Johnston County
Mr. Murphy
Calvin H
William C
Frank B
James H
Charles W
Harry E
Glen Ross
Harry EB
Methodist Episcopal Church
Peterson Talks on Iowa Colleges
Prof. Elmer T. Peterson of the University of Iowa will visit about sixteen Iowa colleges to deliver the 1936 36 graduate college lecture series. He will discuss Studies in Financing of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools of Iowa and has spoken at Penn, Simpson, Graceland, Central, Luther, and Dubuque with more stops planned in 1936. A round table on gifted students and teaching as a career accompanies each talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Elmer T. Peterson
Iowa
Peterson
College of Education
Penn
Simpson Graceland
Central
Luther and Dubuque
Franchise Ordinance Grants Washington Iowa Utility Powers
The ordinance grants Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware and assigns the right to erect and operate electrical and gas plants in Washington Iowa for fifteen years. It outlines conditions on street use, service continuity, relocations, rates, and city protections, with a special election set for January 15 1954 to approve the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washington, Iowa
Washington
Iowa
W. H. Fulton
Evening Journal
R. L. Lytle
Ordinance Granting Franchise to Iowa Southern Utilities Company
An ordinance authorizes Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware and its successors to erect plant and lay pipes mains and conductors to operate and maintain necessary utilities along and through the streets of Washington Iowa. It grants a franchise to lay conductors and appliances required to conduct gas and related services in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware
City of
Iona
Washington City
Gisu
Lee Swartzentruber Plans Move After Closing Out Sale
Lee Swartzentruber of Stringtown will close out his business Wednesday and move to Noble where Willa Troyer resides. The report notes a quiet community scene with shoppers, school activities, and a church lunch service as families plan Christmas vacation and attend events across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Swartzentruber
Stringtown
Noble
J. J. Rich
Willa Troyer
Ethan Brooks
George
Burlington
Madge Brooks
Marian Swan
Iowa City
Wayland
Edd Widmer
Washington Shoppers
Bontragersie
Kalona
Ladies Mission Society of the
Lee Swartzendruber
Zook Af Nobis
East Union Church
Brighton Local Socials Note Weekend Visitors
Brighton residents report weekend visitors as Mr and Mrs Bart Neal and family visited Washington. Mr and Mrs Everett Garrett hosted a club gathering Friday night. Kosmer Borkoski attended Rich afternoon events on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
Bart Neal
Washington
Everett Garrett
Kosmer Borkoski
Richafternoon
Albanians Mohammedans Share About Sixty Percent
A historical note states that about 60 percent of Albanians are Mohammedans. The figure reflects religious distribution among Albanians, with Islam cited as the dominant faith in the community.
Old-Timers Complain About Conservativeness of Youth
A report notes that many older residents criticize the younger generation for being overly cautious and resistant to change, while the article explores social tensions between generations.
Modern Walnut Furnishings Highlighted in Cedar Chest Line
Highlighted pieces include Comfort Chair and Ot toman in select tapes with contrasting seat and back, End Table of solid walnut, a modernistic cedar chest with walnut veneers and aromatic red cedar lining. A lined cellarette offers ample storage with a top that opens and an accessory set.
Cocktail Table with Black Viass Top and Walnut Finish
A compact cocktail table features a black glass top and walnut finish. Sturdily built with a rectangular silhouette, it combines a glossy surface with warm wood tones for versatile room styling. Suitable for living rooms, dens, or entryways.
Lamps for sale with decorative bases and shades
Ivory or bronze finished bases with onyx or alabaster mounts and silk pleated shades. Scores of lamps available for guard your sight use and decorative lighting.
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Nicola & Harmon
North Side Square
Cambridge
Nicola
Harmon
Nicola & Harmon’s
Gibson
America
China
City
Lowa
City of Washington
City Water Works
Attest, W. A. Fulton
Atrest
W. H. Fulton City
James Hagans
Ottumwa
Clifford Garrett
Earl Mullikin
Clarence Brown
Black Hawk
Victor Oswalt
Mada Dickinson
Nannie Dickinson
Virginia Brown
Carole Lombard
Fred MacMurray
R. 1
Idren
Cks
VapoRus
Paul Horak
Srunow
Scott Furniture Co
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