Washington News Roundup Highlights Philanthropy and Local News
The Journal’s Weekly News Review covers the Washington Good Fellows planning Christmas baskets for about 150 recipients the largest since first counts. Public Health Nurse fund raises reach 800 with gifts from Methodist Ladies Aid PCO Society and Presbyterian Ladies Aid bonds planned for sale. Hotel de Burn lodge rear of city hall sees rising demand as industry plants close and workers seek shelter. Miss Ella Woodtford granted leave of absence to California with Woodfords. Ella Montgomery will replace her. Mrs J B Crooks dies suddenly at North Second Avenue home maiden name Sturges charter member of local P B K O chapter. recent visit to Norfolk Neb where a baby boy was born on December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooks
J. B. Crooks
John Crocks
North Second Avenue
Helen Sturges
P. BK. O
Lyle Nicola
Norfolk
In Memoriam Mrs A T Reames Buried in Richmond
The body of Mrs. A T Reames of Washington DC was brought to Richmond for burial beside her husband. She was the mother of George Reames of Pairfield and had once lived in Richmeand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Reames
Washington, D. C
Richmond
George Reames
Pairfield
Richmeand
Funeral services held for Mrs Pickens age 76
Funeral services were held Friday morning at L A Jones funeral home for Mrs Florine Pickens 76 who died at her home Wednesday after a long illness. She was born near Columbus Junction and lived her life mainly in this part of Iowa except for a year and a half in Missouri about twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
FL. Pickens
Funeral services for Mrs Mil dred Critz
Funeral services for Mrs Mil dred Critz age 35 of 3838 Seventh street Des Moines were held Monday at All Saints church at Third street and Ovid avenue. Burial followed at Catholic Glendale cemetery. She is survived by her husband Wayne L. Critz her father and mother Mr and Mrs Lee McCann and her brother Edmund McCann. The Critz family formerly lived here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Critz
Seventh Street
Des Moines
All Saints Church
Ovid Avenue
Catholic Glendale Cemetery
Wayne L. Critz
Lee McCann
Edmund McCann
Critz
Mrs. James Turnipseed Funeral Held in Fairfield
The funeral for Mrs. James Turnipseed, longtime Wellman community resident, was held Monday in Fairfield, where she had been living at the time of her death.
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James Turnipseed
Wellman Community
Fairfield
Mrs Potsander Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs James Potsander of Well man died Sunday evening after a lingering illness mainly caused by a broken hip that had been injured earlier.
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James Potsander
Wellman
Riverside services for Civil War veteran Stuart Tansey
Mineral rites were held at Riverside Sunday at 2:30 for Stuart Tansey a Civil War veteran who died Friday after months of illness Born in Indiana he lived much of his life in the Riverside area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Stuart Tansey
Mr. Tansey
Indiana
Funeral services for Mrs Wayne Allen held at Wayland Mennonite Church
Funeral services for Mrs Wayne Allen were held at the Wayland Mennonite church Sunday afternoon December 14. She leaves her husband the high school principal at Morning Sun, two children Richard and Shirley Mae, her father Frank Rich, and four brothers and four sisters. Born near Crawfordsville she lived near Wayland and at Morning Sun.
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Wayne Allen
Wayland Mennonite
Keota mourns two deaths as family travels home
Mrs. Anna Heaginen and her son J. W Streit return to Keota from Mount Pleasant after attending the death of his sister Mrs. Anna Hammen. While away they learn her only son has died in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Heaginen
J. W Streit
Keota
Monda
Anna Hammen
Arizona
Death of Kalena Railway Agent Henry P. Grady
Henry P. Grady, agent for the Rock Island railway at Kalena, died suddenly Wednesday evening on his way home from a basketball game. He had lived in Kalena for several years. He leaves his widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Grady
Rock Island Railway
Kalena
Mapel Brothers Start Extended Southern Auto Trip
Rey H. Mapel and Orr Mapel departed Wednesday for a lengthy drive through the south to mix business with leisure. The brothers intend to combine work visits with sightseeing and recreation along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey H. Mapel
Orr Mapel
Iowa Chickens In Chicago Aid Christmas Cheer
A truck carrying 1 021 chickens donated by Washington county farmers arrived in Chicago to aid families in need. The birds were dressed at Reister poultry and will be distributed by the North Central association. Extra funds exceeding the need were raised and will go to the Good Fellows Fund of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Chicago
Reister
North Central Association
Good Fellows Fund of
Washington
Friends Share Old Washington News and Lost Paths
The piece recounts two former Washington youths, Frank McMonegham now F X McMonegham in Beverly Hills and Al Trise by in Chicago, detailing their unlikely paths from local farms to Hollywood trenches and street vending. It also notes the death of Rev. James Campbell Warnock in Pittsburgh and mentions Efie Rankin Warnock.
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Richard Haliburton
Washinton
Frank McMonegham
F. X. McMonegham
Beverly Hills
Calif
Sol Schlimillick
Frank
al Triseby
South Clark Street
Chicago
State and
Madison Streets
Washington
Centerville
Vonch
California
State
Madison
Krank
Hollywood
Mack Sennet
Sol Schmillick
Schimillick
Schmillick
Rank
James Warnock
Sadie Babcock
James Campbell Warnock
Pittsburgh
Law School
Edinburgh
Scotland
Effie Rankin
Lucille
Omaha
Harper
Coal Valley
Genevieve
Old class notes reveal names and hometown clues
Informal reminiscence recalls ISS1 class members Leigh Wallace Frank Wilson Etta Stiles Lute Wilcox and John Matthews Jr. along with local residents Charley Guzeman Reister Hise and McCoy house site shifts. The piece invites corrections, mentions old photos dance programs 1870 and 1881 graduation, and notes Neil Crump’s ivory soap sculptures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh HL. Wallace
Imhe
Frank Wilson
Irls
Academy
Etta Stiles
Lute Wilcox
John Matthews
John, Jr
Washington
Harvey
Frank Appleby
United Brethren Church
McCoy
South Marion Avenue
Houel
Charley Guzeman
McCoy House
Reister
Hise
North
Maggie Foster
W. RR. Mount
Lottie Norton Bavee
Jank Webb
Neil Crump
Robert Crump
Christmas Greetings From The Saturday Page 1936
The Journal wishes readers a merry Christmas and notes that the holiday will soon pass before the next Saturday page appears. It mentions energetic readers already planning for the coming year and extends greetings to all readers of the Saturday page.
Fortnightly club sets budget and toys donated for YWCA drive
News items note the Fortnightly club approved a $100 budget for the YWCA, while over 350 toys were donated for Washington children in need. Mrs Lena Orr chaired YWCA efforts, with 150 children named for assistance. Doll sent by Mrs Dayton. Good Fellows seek $800 this year. S.A. Dickerson leaves J C Penney for Marshalltown. Union Veterans daughters held Christmas dinner for veterans and widows. one daughter Mrs Richardson recently died.
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Washington
Y W
Lester Orr
C. Dayton
Good Fellows Club
S. A. Dickerson
J. C. Penney Company
Marshalltown
Richardson
Circus Youngsters Free Oxen From Mud to Aid Forepaugh Show
In 1860 a trio of boys on a farm answer a call to help with ditching and herd an oxen team. They yoked ten oxen to a wagon, pulled a bill poster wagon from mud, and delivered it to town. The foreman and show owner reward or recognize their effort as the circus Preparations proceed for Forepaugh’s next arrival.
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Rene Dome
Asi
Robert
Buck
Big Ciieus
Wapton
Necesary
Mike
Stang
Keber
Steck Henderson Wedding in 1875 at Henderson Home
The wedding of Herman Frank Steck and Mihelinda I Henderson occurred Wednesday evening November 3, 1875 at J Henderson’s home with Rev W C Williamson presiding. The couple plans a quiet future with modest celebrations and best wishes from The Press. Also announced is the Iowa House corner to be rebuilt in brick by Dr Hollingsworth next season with a three section plan including a taller central ornate portion.
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Iowa House Corner
Hollingsworth
Doe
Cherrie Mckinney
William Sartor
Helen Schoonover
Washington High School
Muscatine
Washington
William Masson
Lucille Davison
New Deputies At Court House
The county names its new deputies for the coming term starting January 1. Belle Tice will assist auditor Michel Grecian. Walter Schroeder will deputy Sheriff-elect H McCarty. Minnie Green will have deputy Juanita Ellis Wilson, with Wilson Coal Co. background. Other incumbents keep their staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Belle Tice
Michel Grecian
Walter Shroeder
H. McCarty
H. McCarty. In the Recorder’s
Minnie Green
Glenn Wilson
Birth of Shirley Ann Gorody in Waterloo
Relatives in Crawfordsville report the birth of a daughter, Shirley Ann, to Mr and Mrs Rodney Gormly of Waterloo. The informal notice notes the newborn’s arrival and family connection without further details.
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Crawfordsville
Shirley Ann
Rodney Gormly
Waterloo
Would Build Synagogue Leon Mayer 8 Simon and Others
A proposal to buy Music Hall and convert it into a synagogue is discussed as no local synagogue exists. Mayer believes Jewish children in the area warrant a sizable congregation on major holy days.
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Leon Mayer
Simon
Mayer
Calhouns Welcome Baby Girl After Marriage Name Change
North of Washington couple Mr. and Mrs. Victor Calhoun announce the birth of a baby girl. Mrs. Calhoun was formerly Miss Mary Manning of Coppoek before her marriage.
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Victor Calhoun
North of Washington
Calhoun
Mary Manning
Coppoek
Jeanne Killen Born to Mr and Mrs George W Rudi ger
Mrs George W Rudi ger announce the birth of a daughter Jeanne Killen at Washington County Hospital on Saturday December 14. The infant joins two siblings and family members express joy at the new arrival.
Lost voice of Mamie Norton shrouds Moylan area
The city mourns a temporary loss as Mamie Norton, a longtime beloved singer, has lost her voice due to illness. Sister of Mrs. Foreman, she resides with Mr. and Mrs. Foreman on Moylan Street, awaiting recovery while staying in the family home.
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Mamie Norton
Misa Mamie
Birth Of Son For Mr And Mrs Brucher Of Waterloo
Relatives and friends at Ains worth have received word of the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Brucher of Waterloo Mrs Juc ey having been Helen Stelson e fore her marriage.
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Ainsworth
Winegarden and Yoder Families Announce Newborns
Mr and Mrs Leslie Winegar Winegarden of Wellinan announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday December 14. Mr and Mrs Glenn Clayton Yoder of Wellinan announce the birth of a baby boy on Monday December 16.
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Winegarden Art
Leslie Winegarden
Wellinan
Yoder
Glenn Clayton Yoder
Elephant Powers Wagons From Mud in Circus Tale
A circus caravan struggles through deep mud as lighter wagons get stuck. An elephant lifts and pushes the front of a wagon to freeing it, while a later attempt with a canvas wagon ends in more mire until the elephant is called back. The superintendent watches and orders help to pull the wagon free.
Kilgore Describes Family Roots and Adventist Ties
The piece profiles T. A. Kilgore of San Francisco aged 80 or 81, a former head of an Adventist publishing company, and outlines his family history including siblings and cousins. It notes his oral reminiscence about circus life, a mudbound elephant tale, and his address at 2417 Green Street.
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T. A. Kilgore
Civeen Rt
San Francisco
Calif
T. A. Galen Ki Bere
Leois
Joli Ts. Kilsore
bLaye
Kilgore
Prebert M
David, Foe
George Vireernt
del Scatt
Tofaney
Nannie
Woodlawn
George Foster
Jens Hie Paul
Adventist Publishing Co
Charles Stephen
Portland
Ore
Jenetta
Smith Sharp
Chattanoon
Tong
T. A
Jobn Scott Kilgore
Green Street
Jiarveys Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J B Jiarvey celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Thursday December 4. They were married fifty years ago by the United Presbyterian minister at the home of her sister Mrs K Dillon north of Keota.
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J. B. Jiarvey
United Presbyterian
K Dillon
Keota
Rebekah Family Night Dinner Draws Large Crowd
More than two hundred attend the Rebekah family night dinner at the IOOF ball on Thursday night. An interesting Christmas program was presented, providing festive entertainment for attendees.
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Rebekah
Washington Headlines: Beal Injury and Postmaster Nomination
An unidentified driver near Ainsworth collided with a train at Olds causing a broken nose and a broken collarbone after lights allegedly blinded him. Harry McCall’s postmaster nomination to the senate for Washington was sent by Hoover for a third four-year term.
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J. K. Beal
I. K. Beal
Ainsworth
Olds
Madwards Dusenbery marriage at Christian parsonage
Miss Dorothy D. Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Edwards of Bloomfield and Claire B Dusenbery son of Mr and Mrs N K E Dusenbery of Washington were married at the Christian parsonage Saturday evening December 13 with Rev P E Roll officiating. The couple was attended by Mr and Mrs E O Harter. Mr Dusenbery is employed at Reister & sons and the couple will live in Washington.
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Madwards-Dusenbery
Dorothy D. Edwards
Dan, Edwards
Bloomfield
Claire B. Dusenbery
Miss Elsie Fuchner and Dave Wentworth Wedding in Brighton
Miss Elsie Fuchner and Dave Wentworth of Brighton wed Tuesday in the bride’s home with Rev. G M Heidel officiating. The couple’s honeymoon took them to Des Moines.
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Elsie Fuchner
Dave Wentworth
Brighton
G. 5. Heidel
Opal
Mildred Lynn
Heidel
Des Moines
Christmas town notes and local happenings
Dorothy Clarke at McLellan store loses temporary eye sight after a Christmas decoration pin strikes her eye. Waterloo visitors Billy Bobby and Jack Galloway stay with Harkey McCreedy. Nurse Mrs Birney returns from Columbus Junction to care for Mr Ralph McCreedy. Joe Wright ships 50 loads of rattles to Chicago, earns 14 cents per pound. Schools close for a two week vacation. Gertrude Slammer earns a United States Field Hockey umpire rating through the Westomachek association. Weather mild for shoppers with light snow making trees look festive. Mayo's holds formal opening with four pages of Journal space. Twenty-three county assessors meet at the courthouse called by Auditor Ethel Grecian.
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Dorothy Clarke
McLellan
Ross Galloway
Billy
Bobby
Jack
Waterloo
Harkey McCreedy
Wsta Birney
Columbus Junction
Ralph McCreedy
Joe Wright
Chicago
Gertrude Slammer
Ky B. Hammes
United States Field Hockey Association
Wetomachek Field Hockey Association
Mayo's
Court House
Ethel Grecian
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Ella Montgomery
Memoriam
A. PR. Reames
Hi. Pickens
Mrs
Wayne Critz
Mrs. James Potsander
Iowa
Chicago Daily News
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Shirley Ann Gorody
T. Savegar
the Square
Panic
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Washoopgten Choisy
Feber Bias
Jeanne Ellen Rudiger
Brueher
Walters
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Ft. Madison
Jude Hamilton
McDaniel Drug Store
Sitler Eintertains
Sither Auto Parts Service Company
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