Pioneer notes, moves alter town home life
The Rocking Es Brigade records local moves at South Iowa and West Jefferson streets as Dr. and Mrs. D. F. Boller relocate to a downstairs apartment, and Orville Hardin family also moves into Mrs. McElhinney's house. William M. Bailey breaks his hip after icy walks and will be hospitalized. Delbert Bailey covers his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Boller
Ruth
South
Iowa Avenue
Joe McElhinney
South Marion Avenue
Lee McAvoy
McElhinney
Bollers
Orville Hardin
William M. Bailey
Journal
Delbert Bailey
Story of James Dawson by Mrs Dora Martin Patterson
Short history of James Dawson a Washington pioneer who helped bring the first minister Dr Vincent and preached under an elm. Details his wives Elizabeth Shannon Jannette French Nancy Martin and children Harland Lew Ella Dawson and Ella’s Denver burial by H H Dawson. Ella taught in the First Church choir and many recall her as their Sabbath school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dawson
Washington
D. J. Patterson
Dora Martin
Dd. J.) Patterson
Ella Dawson
Denver
Colorado
Woodlawn
H. H. Dawson
Ella
Vincent
United Presbyterian
Reformed Presbyterian
Elizabeth Shannon
George Anderson
W. P. Johnston
W. A. Adair
William
Omaha
Neb
Jeannette French
David French
Marsh Black
Etta
John Clark Vnee
Nancy Martin
DP. J. Patterson
Harland
Lew
Dawson
Deaths of the Week
Mary Jane Gingery ten year old daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Squire Gingery of South Third Ave died at the county hospital Friday evening from a heart ailment after rheumatism. Judge Eugene McQuillin former judge and cousin of Mrs A Anderson aged 75 died in St Louis after a four day illness. A Brandsfield of Des Moines was killed in a motor car collision near Keota on road 77 driving J E Burns a drug salesman. Everett Emde of Wellman aged 50 died Monday night.
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Mary Jane Gingery
Elizabeth Squire Gingery
South Third Ave
Howard Gingery
Judge McQuillin
Eugene McQuillin
St. Louis
A. Anderson
A. Brandsfield
Obituaries for Willi Lance and John Ramsey
Willi Lance, 73, died at his Wayland home on Wednesday night. John Ramsey, 76, longtime Keota druggist, passed away Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willi Lance Will Lance
Wayland
John Ramsey
Keota
Wesleyan Missionary Society Meets at Stutsman Home
Mrs Omar Boshart of Weyland spoke at the Wesleyan Missionary Society gathering held Monday night at the home of Mrs E B Stutsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Boshart
Wayland
Wesleyan Missionary Speciety
E. EB. Stutsman
This Year Mrs Jesse Shalla
A short, heartfelt verse expresses sorrow and remembrance for twin baby girls lost, noting the family may buy a wreath for their grave and hope to greet Christmas with a smile despite the grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Shalla
Washington Playgrounds Opened for 1937 Summer
The Washington playgrounds opened June 14 with about 200 children, five sites, and nine instructors. Activities included games, races, handcraft, and a traveling instructor led crafts with limited supplies. A July 13 doll show drew 90 entries and six theater tickets as prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Playground Association
Anniversary Celebrations Round Up In Wayland
Wayland residents observed two wedding anniversaries on Sunday. Dr and Mrs C C Wenger celebrated a golden anniversary at the Alan Wenger home while Mr and Mrs Ezra Wittmer marked a silver anniversary and were surprised by two groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
C. C. Wenger
Alan Wenger
Ezra Wittmer
Prairie Grove Battle Remembered By D A R Members
The 75th anniversary program recalls the December 7 1862 Prairie Grove clash near Fayetteville Arkansas. Washington county Iowa men from Co C 19th Iowa Infantry are named. Col Samuel McFarland led the regiment and was killed. Reunions and memories of the war persist with stories of soldiers, burial details, and turkey dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle K K. Speer
Prairie Grove
Washington County
Iowa
Co. C 19Th Town Infantry
Joseph Dawson
T. H. Stanton
John §. Gray
Wm. R. Jeffrey
Battle of
Alexander H. John N
James H. Youngs
Wayne G. Simmons
Carson Anderson
John J
EB. Helwick
Ww. Kendal
John M. Lytle
John Wesley Morton
Philip B. Shafer
Myra
Abe
Joseph Snider
Marsh Wilkins
William Blair
N. L. Babcock
Elder
Col
Samuel McFarland
Washington
Col McFarland
McCall
Ingalls
Col. McFarland
Col. McFarrland
Fayetteville
Gola Hise
First Iowa Cavalry
Co. C
Capt. Gray
Co. C 19Th Iowa
Passing Years In AvEx Washington 10 Years Ago
Judge Chas A Dewey of Washington nears federal judgeship in Iowa as Rep W R Green's bill to add a southeast district judge advances. Roy Maple farm in Cedar township sold to Cy Huber for 250 per acre, total 120 acres. Elsie Bratten travels to New Orleans to visit S J White family. W J Boyd farm home northeast of Haskins burns while absent. Everett L Stewart reelected president of Washington county farm bureau with a lighthearted note about family. Marjorie Morrow of Monroe Wash recovers from tonsillectomy and dental abscesses and is ready for Christmas. T A Michele opens a law office in the Temple building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Chas. A. Dewey
Washington
Iowa
W. R. Green
Council Bluffs
Congress
Cedar Township
Roy Maple
Cy Huber
Huber
Washington County
Birthday celebration marks 90 years for Mrs Ford
Mrs J A Ford celebrated her 90th birthday on December 15 at the Stewart home. The note recalls her 63rd wedding anniversary six years ago and a husband who died the following year. The Blue Bird cafe changed hands with Arthur Swift and Arthur Morrow purchasing from Fred Martin. Kilmer Miller bought the Bunker Hill M K B church in Lime Creek township for 122.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A Ford
Steve Stewart
Ford
Arthur Swift
Winfield
Arthur Morrow
Waerhington
Blue Bird Cafe
Fred Martin
Bunker Hill
High School Bond Issue Passes By Large Margin
Twenty years ago the Dee election approved a 150000 bond for a new high school building by a three to one vote. Washington county youths may be drafted to France as rumors reach Washington. Harry and Frank Sproull, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Sproull, enlisted with Harry in the navy and Frank in the aviation corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fromi
Dee
Calitee
Harry
Frank Sproull
Ira Sproull
Navy
Frank
Aviation
New Granddaughter- If we couldn't outrun Dave Wallingford the other day
A fragmented note references Dave Wallingford and a supposed chase or escape, with a remark about a whipping if not for outrunning him. The line hints at a personal or local incident without clear dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Dave
Margaret Elizabeth
Dave Wallingford
Mrs Koy Stewart Visits Des Moines From Denver
Mrs Koy Stewart, who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Abe Essley, left for Des Moines for a brief visit before returning to her home in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koy Stewart
Abe Essley
Des Moines
Denver
Colo
Farmers Institute Awards Highlight Ten Ear Corn Contest
Miss Margaret Brooks won first prize for the best ten ears of corn at the Farmers Institute. G. W. Reed took second. Mrs Everson Dies at 71 after December 13 1907 passing. Ellen Emeline Pierce born in Peru Mass a Oberlin College graduate. Married Norman Everson 1865 they lived on East Main street until his death in 1896. She was a businesswoman and prominent club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Brooks
The
Farmers Institute
G. W. Reed
Y group forms Phalanx fraternity for young men
A new Y chapter for ages 18 to 24 is organized with every member required to belong to the Y. Ray Cox elected high priest and Wisie Long as King in the Royal Arch Masons branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Ray Cox
Wisie Long
Review of the Week's News in Washington Iowa
The column lists community happenings from Washington Iowa including house changes, church dedications, family updates, memorials, civic events and upcoming holidays. Notable items mention 815 Wes Madison residence, Dec 15 church dedication, Y Christmas party, Commercial Club anniversary dinner, and local social notices across multiple families and businesses.
Local Notices and Events Roundup in Town
Ralph Harney and family move to 607 South Third Street and Ralph becomes manager of International Harvester. Don Watson leaves Piggly Wiggly to manage Just Rite store in north town. Richard MecCleery hosts sixteen friends for a second annual turkey dinner. Grace Hill Ladies Aid held Christmas program at Nelson Woodford’s. Esther Patterson’s pre nuptial party attended by twenty seven girls. she plans to wed Gerald Dickinson in January. Fire damages reported at Red Brick school furnace room. limited damage. West Chester telephone office sustained fire damage the prior Saturday. Des Moines corn show honors Don Radda with first prize. County Home to host Christmas with tree and gifts on Dec 23. Richard Leet breaks his ankle skating. Mrs W J Merle Scott returns from Rochester, Evanston, Washington. Roy L Teel, Columbus Junction and Alene Hayes secure a marriage license. Dr and Mrs W A Pollock visiting Rev and Mrs W M Nichol. Miss Pearl Gardner delivers from Davenport due to illness of Eva Crawford. Lincoln school pupils plan to publish a paper soon. County spelling contest set for Feb 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Rowden
Esther Patterson
C. Patterson
North of Washington
Miss Patterson
Gerald Dickinson
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Fred Stewarts
Emma Wilson
Wm. Fizwilliams
W. Mm. C
G. A. Ft. Hall
J. D. Dayton
Will Sickles
Ladies Aid
Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood
Aid Society
A. B. Sehmoeller
Harry Dye
Oklahoma
Chicago
Englewood
Rock Island
Helen Work Scott
Rochester
Helen
Norway
Scott
College of Surgeons
Ralph Livingston
Dave and
Augusta Livingston
Dave Jr
Bob
Mame
AVEX
Elsie Bratten
New Orleans
S. J White
White
Clara Eagle
WJ. Boyd
Haskins
Everette L. Stewart
Jackson Township
Washington County Farm Bureau
Marjorie Morrow
Monroe
O. K
T. A. Michele
Temple Building
France
Rose MacGugin
Haron
8. D
the Heights P. T. A
S. W. Kaster
Everett Burham
T. A. Michels
Buser
Florida
Dolores Ann Kolosick
Paul Kolosick
Jacob Prins of
Pella
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Ed Simmering
Wes Madison
Andy Peterson
George Zeck
Annabel
W. B. Dupuis
C. A. Brandsfield
Harry Simpson
Bonnie Jean
Long Beach
Calif
Rork
Pleasant Vew Sanitarium
West
Washington — Street
Joseph Keck
Methodists
Ainsworth
Ralph Schulty
Mr. Schulty
J. T Schulty
Clifford Goodwin
Goodwin
Commercial Club
J. B. Crail
B. Dewey
Sen
J. A. Young
Pythian Circle
Charles Hebner
Golia Miller
Sigourney
Royal Cafe
Jugenheimer Drug Store
Kramer Insurance
W R. C
Lizzie Canier
Carleton Haven
Iowa Continental Telephone Co
Pittsfield
National Bank of Washington
South 4Th Ave
Henry Eagles
R. F. Smiths
Sam Wiley
Miss Andrews
Centennial
Squire
Pete Jones
Sam
A. J Dawson
Lucille Nicola
Alice Hunter
New London
Milt Denison
D. of V
G. A. RR
Larry Ramseyer
Chamber of Commerce
O. EB. Schmitt
U. P
Central Park
Dougher, Rich and Woodburn
Winifred Kelly
the Lake Hospital
J. M. Kelly
Albert Simpson
New United Presbyterian Church
Geo. McAvoy
Sadee McAvoy
Chillicothe Business College
Ruth Ringheim
Canton
S. D
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
John Applegate
William Matucha
Ed Muck
P. E
S. W. Livingston
Don Benblossom
Mable Livingston
Althea Montgomery
Helen Wilson
Ralph Harney
South Third Sereet
International Harvester Co
Morrison, Til
Don Watson
Just Rite
Richard MecCleery
Lewis Warren
D. F. Barnes
Audrey Humble
Neil Humble
School of Journalism
Iowa City
Humboldt
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Nelson Woodford
Ladies Aide
Don Radda
West Chester
Richard Leet
W. J. Merle Scott
N. Y
Evanston
Roy L. Teel
Columbus Junction
Alene Hayes
W. A. Pollock
College
Pear] Gardner Ie
Davenport
Tory
Eva Crawford
Crawford
Annahein, Calif
R. D. Temple Home
Lincoln School
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