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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1936
Page
3
Full page feature lists names ages and birthplaces of Abbecromby Miers Funston Fisher Israel Tracy Moore Moore and others. It instructs submissions to Mrs C A Speer Washington Iowa and notes writing on one side only with full writer details and a blank return envelope.
The Rocking Chair Brigade reports a large gathering at the Methodist banquet hall honoring Congressman and Mrs. Eicher. More than 350 attendees enjoyed a turkey dinner, speeches by Leo Wegman and others, and a later dance with the Horaks Melody Boys.
The article traces the surname Luce variants from Luceres to De Luci and Luce in England and Scotland. It notes Norman roots, Norfolk branches, and ties to Shakespeare’s era Justice Shallow. It records Henry Luce in Martha’s Vineyard around 1680 and early American contributions to Nantucket Barnstable and Wareham Massachusetts.
The Iowa Loan and Trust Co of Des Moines capitalized at 500000 is closed. Dave H McKee formerly of Washington serves as president. Margaret Ann Jungbluth the ill but improving baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Jungbluth is reported much better. Richard McCleery elected president of the U's Men’s club this week. Pancake Supper feeds 8000 pancakes to Methodist church group this week.
Charles Miller son of Mr Wilbur Miller of Washington earns recognition at Cornell College for contributing illustrations to the Kiddie section published by the school.
The article notes flags at the corner of North and West Second streets, blue for a heavy storm and white with red center for a cold wave. It also reports a church bazaar by the Helping Hand circle raising over $28 with poems, declamations, and songs by local women and a quartet.
Local chatter centers on the upcoming mayoralty race next spring with Mayor McCollum earning strong support. Names mentioned include Jerry Carran D. W. Harvey and F. B. Hunt as possible contenders.
Colored lights decorate the square creating a festive Christmas atmosphere for shoppers. The display uses lights on every side of the central square to enhance holiday mood and attract visitors during the season.
The passage notes a hustler leading a group and crowds of children visiting decorated windows with Santa Claus. It mentions daily four o'clock baby feeding times, and a new hotel that looks promising though details are hard to visualize, inviting appreciation.
Miss Smouse возвращ returns home for holidays after attending a ladies seminar at Lake Forest IL.
Mr and Mrs Karl Corbin entertained forty friends at a Christmas party with a gift exchange. Special guests included the Corbins’ children and Mr and Mrs Howard McCleery and their sons Nic and Sam from Iowa City.
C. S. Miller the city commissioner of the poor reports that sixty persons in New Thing Town are now receiving aid. McFlwain and Brown have just purchased a trap sleigh for the town.
Charles McLaughlin Henry Bailey and Theodore Bailey debated a 49 cent gift. Ted offered to donate the extra penny so each would pay 24 cents, a gesture likened to Rockefeller buying another oil field in significance.
The Pine Orchestra played at the Graham last Thursday and drew strong emotions as men wept and women and children swooned. The performance was praised as possibly the most remarkable ever heard there.
Miss Caddie Hale and Miss Bessie Eichel Berger visited in Riverside last week. The excursion highlights social calls and regional hospitality, reflecting early 20th century local travel patterns.
Local voter information notes Claud Essiey as a candidate for the Coppock post office position. Details on eligibility and election date are forthcoming from official notices.
A reflective column mocks prominence and virtue signaling in society. It notes how prominent women invite praise, how defectors to a party are labeled crazy, and how relatives multiply with fame. The piece touches on debt, trust, and the vanity of appearances with sharp wit.
A town doctor for years waited on a worthy lady. After her death he received a note from her son in law thanking him for what he did to my mother in law. He remains unsure what the gesture meant.
The Ladies League of the Baptist Church cleared 135 dollars at their bazaar held last Saturday.
Mrs. Ines Ficher of Wayland did her Christmas shopping at this location yesterday, joining others in the holiday bustle.
The Daughters of Union Veterans express regret that several veterans and wives could not attend the December 12 gathering in Washington County. Mrs. Dawson, despite impaired vision, charmed guests, and the W R C report notes veterans were absent at meals but remembered through gifts from the tree. Dr. J C Boice remains active in remarks.
Businessmen sponsor a city wide Christmas effort with strong support from townspeople. Women's committee members are chosen from each ward. The new Yellow Dogs organization aims to aid the poor in Washington Seattle area. Vic Van Sickle started the local kennel. At last night’s meeting Thompson Brookhart served as Great Mastiff, Sheriff McCarty as Noble Watch Dog, Fred Jordon and Dr. A L Syverud as Spaniels.
Thirty years ago the Roberts family announced plans to move to Colorado Springs soon. Presbyterians expressed sorrow at their departure and wondered who would lead at the church after the move.
The report states supporters raised 44 dollars for the debate but spent 48.85 on the opera house judges and sundries. This created a deficit of 4.85 dollars.
Miss Alma G. Ott travels to Seattle to visit her cousin as Riverside reports a large turnout for a free film show at St Marys hall sponsored by Standard Oil dealers. Door prizes honor attendees while W. C. Leeney moves into Riverside and Mrs Eva Thompson heads to Garden Grove California for a stay with her daughter.
Blanche Klein Dimmit died December 16, 1906, at her parents home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Klein, marking a family obituary note in local records.
Fred Waner Os named meat man at Stuart market. He plans to move from Wayland to join the staff soon.
A fragment reflects on people speaking about changing weather with dramatic finality, as if issuing a death warrant. The line hints at alarm or superstition surrounding climate shifts.
Miss Mable Morton, who has been at the deaconess training school in Chicago, is home for the holidays to spend time with family and friends.
A comment questions the claim that illegible handwriting marks low effort or poor skill, arguing it reflects broader issues in AI education. Critics say legibility is not a measure of learning, while supporters caution against overgeneralizing.
Home from teaching Miss Margery Morrow arrived in Algona to spend the Christmas vacation, visiting family and friends after a teaching term.
A reader notes one drawback of being invited to an elegant turkey dinner as the liver and bacon taste becomes unexpectedly flat, making the meal less enjoyable.
40 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Y. P. Parise, parents of Mrs. Fred L. Stewart living near Linton Iowa, announced plans to move to Washington soon.
A note resumes viewing guidance for the performance of Arthur O Mason during forecasts of stormy weather. The item hints at scheduling or audience advisory about possible weather-related delays or disruptions.
The column records Farm Bureau reelecting Tom Carris as president in Brooklyn Iowa, arrests for drunken driving, weddings and engagements in Columbus Junction, local relief operations praised, church notices, school meetings, theater play Little Tinker, and various visits and travels across-area residents. It preserves a snapshot of small-town life with multiple names and events.
Louise Richardson underwent a major operation this morning at the hospital. D R Harbison Coppock was admitted for medical treatment and later dismissed. Reba Spencer had an appendectomy this morning. Bernard Greiner Keota, and Francis Allbaugh were admitted as accident patients. Margaret Anne and Terry Lee were born to Fagan and Leeper families respectively.
Mrs Hattie Be telle Vogelgsang died December 14 at her son's home at age 71. Thomas Schilling aged 80 died December 14 after a long illness. Mrs Mary J Simpson widow of John M Simpson aged 78 died at her West Eighth Street home on Tuesday. she was a niece of the late Jesse Phillips.
Mrs Yard of Marshalltown died at home after a two year illness. Her husband serves as pastor of the Baptist church in Marshalltown.
Infant Janice Lee Woods died in Russell Iowa. Parents Mr and Mrs Luther Woods formerly lived here.
Stout infant, a son of Mr and Mrs Lioyd Stout of six miles northeast of town, was born at the hospital on Thursday and lived only a few hours.
A bald headed man is critiqued as unsuitable for solo singing. The saying notes few lose jobs by talking little, but implies a clever colleague who would lose his job by talking too much.
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