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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1933

Page

3

Allen Family Bible Records and Genealogical Notes

Genealogical column directed to Mrs. C A Speer collects Allen family births marriages and deaths. Entries trace James S Allen Maryann Reed Emma Sophia Harriet Eliza Edmund R Allen Henry W Allen and lineal descendants from Samuel Allen of England through multiple generations and dates including 1632 Cambridge to 1834 Springfield and beyond with record references and remarriages.

Emma Sophia Allen Harriet Eliza Allen Edmund R. Allen Henry W. Allen George H. Barnes James S. Allen Maryann Reed Edwin Beman Emma S Allen Mary Ann Woodlawn Edwin T. Reman Emma S Mrs. Reman Samuel Allen Braintree England America Cambridge Mass Windsor Conn Jonathan Allen Endfield Sarah Adams Thomas John George Lancaster John Quincy Adams Levi Booth Springfield Jonathan Allen Diah Sally David Mary Pease Mary Jonathan Pease Cynthia Peter Harriet Sally Genet James Sullivan Peter Elbridge Gerry James Mary Larkham Pease Hampden Ohio Wolly Lawin Chardon Jane Rufus Selden Polly Allen John Thwing Ruth Beebe James Sullivan Allen Mary Ann Reed

Christmas Spirits Across A Cold Midwest

The Rocking Chair Brigade recalls a white Christmas after a cold spell. The notes cover small town scenes abroad and at home, from a boy’s sacrifice to Santa, a French train wreck, Humane Society horse gifts, and a quiz of film star rankings. Essays mention weather, public figures, and local gossip, including a death in W. L. Bible and requests for readers’ recollections.

Rankins celebrate fifty fifth wedding anniversary at Christmas

Mr and Mrs Amos Rankin celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary on Christmas Day with daughters Birdie and Mayme and their families at a festive feast. Mrs Rankin is a daughter of the late Henry Berdo an early Washington county settler.

Amos Rankin Birdie Mayme Rankins Mrs. Rankin Henry Berdo Washington County

Life In Confederate Prison 1863 64 Compiled Memoir

J M Lytle continues his account of prisoner life after exchange at Marshall Texas in 1864. He recalls the escort to Shreveport Mansfield Bank and Steel battles and the Marshall stockade housing about 8000 men from many states with diverse chaplains and rampant gambling. The piece notes demoralization and shifting guards before the narrative ends.

Srd Col. Leake Shreveport Marshall Capt. Montgomery Maashall Mansfield Texas Wes Rebs Banks Steel Price Walker Tyler United States Union Maine California McCullough U. P Hair Towa Ribb Lamb

Fire damages sorority building in Iowa City

Officer of Gauia Phi Beta sorority reports a fire caused about 6000 dollars in damage to their Iowa City building while most possessions survived. Washington Democrat sale announced with Appleby transferring to J Elliot Gray and Don Ross on January 2.

Iowa City Father Hay Gauia Phi Beta Sorority Washington Democrat Rank Appleby J. Elliot Grayson Don Ross Washington J.C. Penney Fairfield

Scarlet Fever Cases Rise in Town Report

Health director Dr C W Stewart reports twenty two scarlet fever cases in town with only one new case yesterday. The update underscores ongoing outbreak concerns as officials monitor spread and respond with precautionary measures.

C. W. Stewart

Dedication Planned for Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church

The completed Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church will be dedicated on December 30 with Dr. McMichael of Monmouth delivering the morning and evening addresses.

Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church McMichael Monmouth

Twenty Years as County Home Superintendent

Frank Beatty celebrated his twenty year anniversary as superintendent of the county home on December 26 1923. The institution now houses fifty two patients.

Frank Beatty

Deaths of the Week: Margaret Coffman Dies at 74

Mrs. Margaret Coffman mother of Mrs. Carrie Hlake died December 28 at age 74. The obituary notes her role in the family and her passing as announced in local death notices.

Week Onman Margaret Coffman Carrie Hlake

New York Society Sees Fewer Useless Gifts This Year

Mrs. Wv. H. S. Belmont started a New York City society that thrived twenty years ago for exchanging useless gifts. This year only a few such gifts were given, reflecting a decline in the practice.

Wv. H. S. Belmont New York City

Edie Bovee Home For Holidays From Ames School

Miss Edie Bovee, a Christias student in Ames, is home for the holidays. The brief note notes her return from school as the season begins.

Christias Edie Bovee Ames

Suicide of Edward Grefe in Mt Vernon Reported

A 2% year old resident of Mt Vernon reportedly died by suicide, apparently by swallowing a sock. Authorities have not released additional details pending investigation.

Edward Grefe Mt. Vernon

Wed Christmas-Misew Edith Fox and William Hemmings Married

Edith Fox and William Hemmings wed on Christmas night at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Ed Box.

Edith Fox William Hemmings Ed Box

Arrival of New Pastor at First United Presbyterian

Word is received that Rev. J. M. Wishart, recently appointed pastor, will arrive here next week to take up duties at the First United Presbyterian church.

J. M. Wishart First United Presbyterian Church

Keister Dodd and Dodd Tie Pair at Presbyterian Parsonage

Keister and Tom Dodd wed December 6 at the United Presbyterian parsonage. The groom is Ceph and Mae Dodd’s son and the bride Mae Keister’s daughter. The groom works at Cooks Cafe. Leanna Galloway married Richard Stotts on December 10.

Keister-Dodd Claiian Keister Tom Dodd United Presbyterian Parsonage Ceph Dodd Mae Keister Cooks Cafe Leanna Galloway Richard Stotts

History of local churches told by area pastors

Special 1900s edition recounts the church histories authored by pastors and leaders. Rev J B Schreckengast covers the M E church, Rev F O Ross writes of the First U P church, Rev W R Sawhill on the Second U P church, and others like Rev Jacobsmeier Win Smouse BK F Neal D J Masson WH Walton and Rev W Allen contribute on Trinity chapel and related congregations.

J. B. Schreckengast M. E F. O. Ross U.P W. R. Sawhill U. P B.jacobsmeier St James Win Smouse First Presbyterian Church BK. F Neal First Baptist Church D. J. Masson Associate Presbyterian Church WH Walton Trinity Chapel W. Allen Reformed Presbyterian

Death of Washington beauty parlor pioneer Mrs Black

Mrs N L Black a prominent Black woman in Washington died December 26 at her sister Mrs Ida Calloway's home in Chicago. She ran the original beauty parlor on West Jefferson Street and built a thriving business.

N. L. Black Ida Calloway Chicago Washington West Jefferson Street

Crone Mrs D M Crone 74 Dies at North Iowa Home

Mrs D M Crone aged 74 died at her North Iowa Avenue home on December 27. She was survived by eleven children.

Movement Starts for Society Aimed at Preventing Us D Death

Twenty years ago a movement began led by Mr. Hardy, brother in law of Mrs. Ed Grayson. His two daughters Catherine and Marguerite attended school with Keith, seven, at home with their mother Kam ma Kupka, formerly Kam ma.

Hardy Ed Grayson Catherine Marguerite Keith Kamma Kupka Keith Molesworth Ed Gray St. Louis Chicago Bears Ivanhoe, Minn J. Ellitt Grayson Forest City Hoyd Berdo Rake Iowa

Immigration agents named for Rock Island system

Higgins Heal Postale Co L D Higgins and Charles Parker have been appointed Washington Countys official immigration agents for the Rock Island system serving the great southwest with offices in Washington.

Higgins Heal Postale Co L D. Higgins Charles Ht. Parkinson Washington County Rock Island Great Southwest Washington

Detroit visitor to spend winter with Wallace family

Mrs. Robert Baker arrives from Detroit to visit her mother Mrs. G. W. Wallace. Mrs. Wallace plans to return with her daughter for the winter.

Robert Baker Detroit G. W. Wallace

Glee Club Concert At University Of Chicago Delights Local Audience

The university glee club performed a well received concert at the University of Chicago. Adelbert T. Stewart sang the solo in Heidelbere Steinsone and Edward Bicher sang second tenor, two local men featured prominently.

Glee Club Eles Club University of Chicago Adelbert T. Stewart Edward (. Bicher

Edna Caldwell to Wed Matt L Lawrence Jr in Washington

Local friends note the upcoming marriage of Miss Edna Caldwell and Matt L. Lawrence Jr of Des Moines. The ceremony is set for February at the Methodist church in Washington.

Edna Caldwell Matt, L. Lawrence, Jr Des Moines Washington Margaret Corbin M. EF Carolyn MccCleery Margaret

Boulder Dam water supply claim from engineer figures

An engineer estimates that once Boulder Dam is finished it will hold enough water to supply every inhabitant on earth, with figures cited as 00 gallons.

Boulder Dam

Old Siwish Christmas Home Talent at Opera House

The Christmas night performance at the Opera House featured T. L. Brookhart as the lead with a large cast including Miss Marjorie Hebner Dr J Edgington Phil Mercer Henry Steck Miss Besse Darbyshire Carl Hedges David Livingston James V Cunningham Clayton Neiswanger Geo Dempsey Nellie Bowman Helen Wilson Mary Steck Frank Shearer Charles Anderson Lee Ward Everett Bailey and others in the chorus. Miss Ethel Dean served as pianist.

Siwish Opera House T. L. Brookhart Marjorie Hebner Dr J. &. Edgington Phil Mercer Henry Steck Besse Darbyshire Carl Hedges David Livingston James V. Cunningham Clayton Neiswanger Geo. Dempsey Nellie Bowman Helen Wilson Mary Steck Frank Shearer Charles Anderson Lee Ward Everett Bailey Ethel Dean

Washington Week in Review Christmas Observances and Local News

Weekly recap notes Christmas dinners and guests in Washington. Reports on hospital stays for Ellen Morrison and Bob Godfrey, a bicycle accident involving John Berquist, and local births deaths and marriages. Mention of theater reopening, weather, and community events at churches and schools with numerous names and places from the region.

Ellen Morrison Bob Godfrey Washington County Hospital

Deaths of the Week: Swift and Bible Remain Washington Notables

Deaths of the Week list World War soldier Swift aged 37 who died suddenly on South Marion Ave after being gassed at Chatteau Thierry. He leaves a wife and one daughter. Also Killie W L Bible aged 67 died Sunday after three hours illness. he is survived by his wife.

Moscow Soviet Union 3S. W. Brookhart P. EK. O Washington, D. C W. L. Bible Swifts Harry Swift South Marion Ave Chatteau Thierry Washington Killie

Corpman M. Corpman Dies Sudden in Dutch Creek Township

Corpmaan M Corpman a prominent farmer aged 64 who resided in Dutch Creek township died suddenly on Tuesday afternoon. He had lived in the area all his life and his death came as a shock to neighbors and friends. The obituary notes his long service to local agriculture and his standing in the community.

Corpmaan M. Corpman Dutch Creek Township

Imprint to Be Crawfordsville Newspaper Name

Forty years ago the Crawfords ville Imprint announced a new paper to be printed at Crawfordsville by Frank Wolf, starting the first of the year. Miss Gertie Ball's Sunday School class members paid a flour sack price to aid the poor at Christmas.

Democrat Crawfordsville Frank Wolf Gertie Ball

Allen House Hotel and Pharmacy Ownership Listed

The Colenso hotel known as the Allen House was associated with the Allen House pharmacy owned by J. D. Glasgow and J. M. Lytle.

Allen House Colenso Allen House Pharmacy and Lytle J. D. Glasgow J. M. Lytle

Cloak Sale Planned by Jack Wilson at Wetman

Jack Wilson was in Wetman on Thursday making arrangements to conduct a cloak sale.

Jack Wilson Wetman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Genealogical Department C. A. Speer West Jefferson St Allen Family Bible Records Maryann Allen Ann Hurlbut Northampton Nemekiah Rebecca Mary Obadiah William and Honor Hannum Deerfield Batte Bloody Brook Samuel Hannah Rebecca Bartlett Ebenezer Israel Abigail Bunice Dorcas Elijah Solomon Sarah Ruth Rocking Chair Box Elder Bob Livingston Santa Claus Bob Christus Roosevelt Marguerite A. le Hana France The Humane Society New York Times Caughey Southwell Tommy Anderson J. T Harry Whittaker Oregon Portland Kate Landon Wilson Mary Eyestone Maxwell Arnold Aileen Mac Mahon Ann Harding Itelen Hayes Kay Francis Diane Wynward Miriam Hopkins Katherine Hepburn Jean Muir Karen Morley Mary Boland Lytle Rollin Organ George Darwin Organ Co. C 19Th Iowa Organ H. W. Anderson Roll Organ Seth Carris Ruth Smith Walter Smith Duke Jtuth Bara Smith Clare Jay Mae Carris Jay W. It. Hardy Riverside M. E Pete Nick John Babcock Hills Society For the Prevention of Us News Review the Journal Ivan Lemley Coleen Lemley Martha Shalla Des Moines Register BE. C. Bicher Elizabeth John Berquist Frank Skinner State Theater Lucille Robertson A. J. Robertson South West of Town Allen Jackson Philadelphia J. W. Lance East Jefferson Street H. i. Baker Merrimac Doyle Paul Walter Graves Jessie Sage Christ Frank Sage Mary Welch Paxton Ilinois Catherine White Sam White Argyle J. C. Purvis D. C. Steelamith Lincoln Neb Pretty Barbera Cuddy 0. M. Cuddy Wil Liam T. Ashmore Waterloo Barbara State Teacher College Cedar Falls Western Ave Frank L. Wison Davenport Bert Errit Kewaunee Ill Errit Frank Ruth Wilson Mrs. B. C. Humble Mildred Dorothy Masson Geo. Masson Business College Carl M. Keck Winterset State Banking Department Mrs. Keck Don Huber Evening Journal Harvard Crones H M. Shellabarger Ellen Humble Eva Sehrack Moline Pleasant Plain John Blaul Aledo, Til Frank Casey Charlies Miller Wilbur Miller Pressey Frank and Sons Jeannette Rothschild New York M. J. Cruise Marengo J. O. Sexton Dr. Sexton Batley Building Gaylord Waymack KE. B. Hammer Cincinnatti, Ohio Ruthie Jane Askea Winnie Palmer of Newton Ellen Crossett E L. Henrickson McGregor Dorothy Stewart Ralph Stewart Crowns Point Ind Chester C. Allen Denison St. James Church Trinity Evangelical Church United Presbyterian George Wallace Court House L. Henrikson Lola Wells Hughes Milwaukee, Wis Elmer Wells Sylvia Warren Pontiac, Ill Ellen and Carl Meek Belleville, Th Walter Meek M. R. Meek CCC Solon Carl Delmar Boone Wellman Roy Finch James Daniels Gash West Chester Moline, Ir Edith Montgomery B. J. Montgomery East Pleasant Plain Raymond Stacy Brighton Jesse Marr Ainsworth Sam Gregory Ten O’eloéh County Hospital Edith Faris Harold Mort Keeley Evanston T. T. Keeley Patricia Smith College Catholic Daughters of America Christian Chhurch
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