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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1935
Page
3
A feature note from the Genealogical Department lists Washington County census data from 1849. It records individuals with numeric tallies after each name, including Whitesell, Riley Garren, Jacob Shelton, Fancher, Ralph Stafford, Samuel Johnson, and many others, reflecting early county demographics and households.
The Washington column highlights the Rocking Chair Brigade volunteers visiting a Christmas tree and gift distribution led by Mrs. Hender and Mrs. Orr, with support from YWCA, merchants, and clubs. It also notes the death of George J. Buckley in New York City, plans for an Open House at the YMCA, holiday fruit shipments, and praise for the Messiah performance at the Methodist church. The New York Times Lindbergh coverage and local anecdotes about families, neighbors, and community life follow.
William B. Gault aged fifty seven died at the county hospital on December 20 after a brief illness. He resided in the Wymari community Turbott died December 20 at six years old, having spent nearly his entire life in the country.
Luers 76 died December 28 in Decatur after long pioneer work with Dutch Creek Co. Shaw longtime resident and railroad man, brother of Robert Shaw, died last week. Sister Jennie resides in Davenport. Anderson 65 prominent Old hardware dealer died of pneumonia. Peiffer Brighton aged died December 2. John Peiffer of more than 50 years in business.
The Timmins family near Pilotburg welcomes a son born December 21 in Grinnell Iowa His mother Jean Stewart formerly of the Howard Stewart household is noted in the notice Mr and Mrs Harold Timmins are the parents with the Vine family as friends of the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy McCall and their son spent Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L S McAvoy in Washington. Roy Huston of Crawfordsville was also mentioned in the family notice.
The article traces the Gilpin lineage from Richard de Gilpin who earned the right to bear the boar crest after opposing English tyranny. It covers Richard’s Norman birth, his role to the baron of Kendal, and grant of Rentmere estate. It mentions Thomas Gilpin of Warhorcuel, Joseph Gilpin in New Castle, Kent, Henry D. Gilpin as attorney general under Van Buren, and branches across Kentucky and Philadelphia.
Miss Velma Johnson and Director Russell Parsons treated scholars and some parents to a sleigh ride near Veo enjoyed by Brownups. After coasting in the school yard, Wiener sandwiches were served before they returned home.
Christmas visitors from Newman Grove and nearby towns gathered at Winfield with the rotary club. Marion Olde and family from Wachineton visited Mr and Mrs JRp 1 Vroo and Mr Paul Hultquiet of Fairfield, staying with their parents Mr and Mrs B Orris.
The column notes Lillie Alice Vorhees arrives safely in Keo ozha Wisconsin on December 1 1925 as the oldest daughter of Jerry Vorheer. The Skipton family moves to Stewart Town to establish a home. Christmas candy sales reach 20000 county residents averaging over a pound per person. Ida Cavendas and Myre ta Chistler plan a January 10 Omaha broadcast. County clerk records 125 marriage licenses matching last year.
A holiday edition notes reduced church attendance but a festive mood remains. The piece emphasizes the appeal of a showy Christmas despite fewer worship services and broader community interest.
Miss Alma Huniston and Harvey Meek wed with sixty guests. Alma served by Mary Porter Kola Harvey Belle Jay Helen Porter Keee Bayer Helen Ya loway Kittle Evans Ruth Vincet. Bride praised as an efficient county teacher. Crooks shines as bowling star at Muscatine event with Dr HH C Hatt Sidney Smith T. L. Brookhart and H Shields also present.
The Good Pellows provided food baskets to at least thirty families in Wassyne beton Wil for Christmas. The event increased the amount of lumber to forty as part of the aid.
Mrs Patton returns home from Winona Minnesota where she teaches in the schools. She will spend the holidays with her relatives. Mr and Mrs J W Patton accompany the family.
Wed in Museatine Clyde pi hey and Miss Viastie Vacha were married at the Methodist Church at Museatine on Dec 23. Rev A S Snaith performed the ceremony.
In Battle Creek Michigan Miss Anna Kenderson has gone to be a guest in a sanitarium noted for health care and rest.
Mrs Crooks died at her Crawfordsville home on Christmas Day 1915. Born Grace Wonderly New Girle, she was the widow of Hon Crooks. Parents Clint McGee and Merwe McGee welcome Marian Alice who arrived on Christmas Day.
The column reports Editor Stanley Miller’s first issue at Mi Pleasant and praises its quality. It mentions George W. Stewart Hardware giving employees a Christmas gift of a turkey and oysters. Merry Maids plan a gathering at Miss Hope Om’s home with most members back except Miss Lena Max.
Community updates detail holiday visits and sickness from Washington and nearby towns. Family reunions, travel, and gatherings are noted alongside local incidents including fires, car accidents, and a frost related toll. The season’s charity drives and church notices are also mentioned.
Prairie Center residents report Christmas dinners postponed due to weather as families from Washington and Emden and local households gathered by Friday. Community dinners and visits continued with multiple households hosting and attending belated feasts and holiday exchanges despite snowbound roads.
The marriage took place at the bride’s home on December 27 with reception at the door by Miss Kathryn Berdo. Miss Stirdye Rankin served as maid of honor and Mayme Rankin was flower girl. Divon was best man. Everett Shearer sang and Mrs. Shearer accompanied on piano. The bride wore a pink silk dress. Mixes Rankin wore pink silk. A Christmas night show featured the Dixie Jubilee Singers with Merle Lytle James Cunningham Mel Shields, Frank Sage, and Fimer dame.
Pleasant Hill reports a December 28 marriage of William R K Rathel of Kremlns Okla to Clara Telford officiated by Rev Telford at home. couple to live on a farm near Kremlns. Local residents attend Christmas events and note weather affected travel and visitations.
Two families and numerous visitors shared Christmas meals and greetings at homes in Washington Brigh ton Thayer Des Moines and Oskaloosa. Guests included the Klopfenstein Guy family Mourer Thompson McClure Morgan Gripp Johnson Reed and others, highlighting holiday hospitality in the community.
Mrs T L Wales of Ceftter ville is here for the holidays at the Forrest Jennings home.
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