Board Proceedings Adopt Budget and Salaries in 1936
The Board met Saturday January 4 1936 with all members present. Policy and pension actions were approved and numerous budget transfers authorized. A resolution authorized county auditors to issue warrants for affected assessors and the 1936 budget was adopted for Washington County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henee
Fire and Marines Company
Hilman Dodds
T. P. Moore
R. C. Wilcox
Otto Pt
Essors
Supreme Court of
Iowa
Washington County
Boyd Foster
E. F. Bauer
M. T. Coon
Board of Supervisors
Towa
Local News Briefs From Rock Island and Waterloo
Mrs Gohannes Behme Jr and aun visit the home of Mr and Mrs Carl B Kelly in Rock Island Illinois. Kurtz son of Gary and Mrs Frank Kurtz moves from Burlington to Waterloo for work and Mrs Kurtz will join him later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gohannes Behme, Jr
Aun
Rock Island
Carl B. Kelly
North Avenue
Macon
Washington
Iowa
Pediatric surgeries reported in Kinross and Washington
At the hospital on Burrell LaFever aged 12 underwent an emergency appendectomy last night He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lieyd La Fever Kinross Junior Quer aged 4 son of George Guer Brighton underwent a tonsillectomy this morning Gen B Holden Washington underwent a tonsillectomy this morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Burrell LaFever
Lieyd LaFever
Kinross
Junior Quer
George Guer
Brighton
Gen B. Holden
Washington
Grammar Crates of Mallus Introduced in Rome
A second century B C Greek grammarian from Cicilia, editor of Homer, lecturer at Pergamus, is said to have first introduced grammar study in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crates of Mallus
Pergamus
Rome
Schools Launch Statewide Safe Driving Campaign
Davenport Iowa January date announced by R E Rhoades manager of the AA A Motor clubs of Iowa. A statewide program will begin with the opening of classes February 1. The plan uses a sportsman like driving course in high schools to combat careless traffic deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
R. E. Rhoades
AA. A. Motorclubs of
Iowa
Elect Officers at Christian Ladies Mission Meeting
Mrs. Vernon Carter was re elected president of the Christian Ladies Missionary Society at their meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Clyde Hillhouse’s home. Officers named include Etteine Spenler secretary treasurer Mert King World Call secretary Carrie Bouleau devotional secretary and William Putman secretary of calling committee. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Carter and Reverend Carter led the day’s study on The Belgian Congo. Hillhouse reported on a World Call December article with questions answered by members. Ten members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Carter
Christian Ladies Missionary Society
Clyde Hillhouse
Etteine Spenler
Mert King
World Call
Carrie Boileau
William Putman
Carter
Belgian Congo
Africa
Hillhouse
Weekend Visit Highlights From Des Moines Residents
Mr and Mrs John Speidel of Des Moines visited for the weekend with former Washington residents. Betty Haven from Des Moines joined them to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Careton Haven. Helen Harwood also traveled with the Speidels to her home. Ainsworth shoppers, Mr and Mrs Joe Utterback and Mr and Mrs Ray Blankenhorn, were seen in town. An illness of Mrs Clarence Herring near Crawfordsville is noted as throat trouble turning into gin cy. Tickets for the W F J W Luncheon honoring National Commander James E Van Zandt must be reserved by 6 pm Tuesday, per A E Palmer, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis Chalmes
C. E. Phillips
John Speidel
Des Moines
Washington
Betty Haven
American Institute of Business
Careton Haven
Helen Harwood
Harper
Speidels
W.F J W
Natl
James E. van Zandt
A. E. Palmer
Joe Utterback
Ray Blankenhorn
Ainsworth
Julius Sedini
East
Washington Street
James Matthews
Jennie Acheson
Sodini
Seal of the Treasury of the United States
The text explains the Latin motto Thesauri Americae Septentrionalis Sigillum meaning Seal of the Treasury of the United States and notes its English translation. It presents the historical abbreviation and its interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury of
U. S
Amer
Thesauri Americae Septentrionalis
Seal of the Treasury of the
United States
Sycamore Tree Shows Camouflage Like Marked Bark
The sycamore tree trunk and branches thicken as bark becomes inadequate. Sloughing occurs in irregular patches instead of cracking, giving the tree a camouflaged appearance that seems planted for martial use.
Tree dwelling phalanger learns to glide
The phalanger, a small arboreal creature, extends its limbs and uses loose skin to parachute down from trees, approaching a flying glide.
First Ever Iowa High School Attempt Highlighted
A statement notes a first ever attempt in Iowa high schools, attributed to a speaker emphasizing novelty and historical significance. The remark frames a milestone for local education.
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Iowa
Mottet Hosts Bridge Party in Riverside
Mr and Mrs Clement Mottet hosted a bridge party at their Riverside home with several couples in attendance. High scores went to Mrs Frank Jacobs and Melvin Schnoebelen. Refreshments followed. The Senior Needle club met at Mrs C J Karel’s home with visiting and needle work, refreshments served, and Mrs Blythe as next host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Clement Mottet
Frank Jacobs
Melvin Schnoebelen
Roy G. Miller
Wilfred Bonquet
Karel
West Chester Knights Of Pythias Pythian Sisters Social
The West Chester Knights Of Pythias and Pythian Sisters will hold a social evening next Tuesday at the hall. Husbands and wives of members are invited whether or not they belong to the Order. Refreshments by the Knights and entertainment by the Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Past Chief Anniversary Party
Pythian Past Chief Association members and their husbands were entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Victor Crone celebrating the association's anniversary. A cooperative dinner was served at 7 and progressive pinochle at five tables followed. High scores went to Mr and Mrs Paul Harvey, low to Mr and Mrs Ralph Minick. Mrs Clyde Pratt attended as a guest. Hostess aides included Mrs A B Sehmoeller Mr Ralph Minick Mrs Myrtle Poole and Mrs Ted Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Association
Victor Crone
Paul Harvey
Ralph Minick
Clyde Pratt
A. B. Sehmoeller
Myrtle Poole
Ted Crone
Mrs Taylor Stout Hosts Indian Creek Club
Mrs Taylor Stout hosted the Indian Creek club on January 29 in Sandy Hook. Ten Indies attended and Geneva Corpman signed the roll. The afternoon featured piecing blocks for a comforter. The next meeting on February 12 will be a holiday day with Mr D W Tucker. members to bring sandwiches a covered dish and sewing supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Taylor Stout
Indian Creek
Geneva Corpman
D. W. Tucker
Pocahontas Son Thomas Rolfe Noted for Wealth in Virginia
Pocahontas had one son, Thomas Rolfe. He was educated in England, returned to Virginia, and amassed considerable wealth in the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Thomas Rolfe
Fagland
Virginia
Local Social Calendar Highlights Need for Venue Changes
The social calendar lists meetings across departments and clubs from Monday to Thursday. Notable entries include the Literature Department at 2:30 p.m. and Bible Department at 2:50 p.m. on Monday, various Handcraft sections on Tuesday, Pythian and D A R gatherings, and a White Shrine benefit event Thursday at the Mason Temple, with noted changes of place for some events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Anwyl
South 4Th Avenue
Daughters of Union Veterans
Frank L. Wilson
East Main Street
Mra. W. Ll. Alcorn
Elmer Kephart
Pythian Sisters
Julius Sodini
East Washington Street
D. D. Davis
West Chester Knights of Pythias and
K. P. Hall
C. A. Speer
West Jefferson St
Car Jarrard
Aimsworth
White Shrine
Masonie Temple
Birthday greetings for Pauline Wittmer and Roy Nelson
In Richland Pauline Wittmer is celebrated on her birthday with wishes and congratulations. Roy Nelson also reaches about 24 years today and is wished well in a light hearted note from the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Wittmer
Richland
Roy Nelson
Jimmie Arnold Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday
Happy birthday wishes for Jimmie Arnold son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Arnold as he marks his thirteenth birthday with family greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Arnold
Mrs
Lloyd Arnold
Early Christian Origins in Ethiopia A D 340
Fromentina is said to have become Ethiopia's first bishop around A D 340, consecrated by St Athanasius of Alexandria, marking the introduction of Christianity to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethiopia
Fromentina
St. Athanasius of
Alexandrina
Birthday wishes run through Muscatine area notices
dD M Bridges of Muscatine celebrates a birthday today. Several people have birthdays tomorrow including Mrs Charles Johnson aged 78 born in Washington county and long resident of Wellman. Others named include Frank Sickies near Havre John Frame Mayme Pearson W T Erwin Kathleen Banka Will Murphy Rosanna Ricks Ray Minick A S Smith Mary Ruth Whister two years old Mary Whistier daughter of Mrs Carl Kolesick Washington Roy L Miller near Titus and W S Sawille with a birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Washington County
Wellman
Frank Sickies
Havre
John Frame
Mayme Pearson
Highland
W. T. Erwin
Town
Kathleen Banka
Will Murphy
Rosanna Ricks
Coppock
Ray Minick
A.S. Smith
Fairfield
Mary Ruth Whister
Elizabeth Jane Bruty
Betty Jean Ward
Frederick Evans
Geraldine McCready
Mary Whistier
Carl Kolesick
Washington
Unclear Local Colloquial Snippet
A dialect quote from Uncle Eben notes that people who tell all they know rarely share anything truly meaningful. The fragment hints at suppressed value in over-sharing within a rural or colloquial setting.
Fortnightly Depts Announce Programs for Next Meetings
Fortnightly clubs schedule a series of readings and craft sessions. Mrs. B F Bostwick will review The Hardy Perennial by Helen Hull, Monday at 2 30 p m, Literature department. Mrs. C O Davis reviews Come and Get It by Edna Ferber, Wisconsin woods story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bostwick
Helen Hull
C. O. Davis
Rdy Ferber
Wisconsin
D. N. Anwyl
South Fourth Avenue
Shermatt Hotels Department of Music
Roger Sherman
West Main Street
Mra. Sherman
J. M. Lloyd
Helen Harvey
Amy Christian
George F. Masson
Karl Gherkens
Zear Hinshaw
W. L. Alcorn
D A R to Display Antique Items at Next Meeting
D A R members will hold an antique display at the meeting in Mr. C A Speer home at 415 West Jefferson. Bring articles of historical interest for inclusion. Meeting starts at 7 30 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson Street
Billy Peters Celebrates Tenth Birthday at Home
Billy Peters celebrated his tenth birthday yesterday with a party at his home. Fourteen guests attended the afternoon party with games and refreshments. Prizes were awarded. guests included Joan Scott, Peggy Munn, Martha Jean Munn, Mary Blodgett, Clarabelle Blodgett, Geraldine McCreedy, Delbert Farll, Teddy Munn, Bobby Munn, Marion Nickerson, Billy Nickerson, Billy Waggoner, Billy Freeman, and Doris Knott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Peters
Joan Scott
Peggy
Martha Jean Munn
Mary
Clarabelle Blodgett
Geraldine MccCreedy
Delbert Farll
Teddy
Bobby Munn
Marion
Billy Nickerson
Billy Waggoner
Billy Freeman
Doris Knott
White Shrine Benefit Bridge and Keno Night
Announcements note a White Shrine benefit Bridge and Keno party at the Masonic temple on Thursday evening. Also a Presbyterian Sunday school class postpones its February 2% meeting to a later date. The Journal will publish further notices. The K of P plans work in rank on Monday night February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Presbyterian
the Journal
Operators, miners to negotiate anthracite wage pact in New York
United Mine Workers announced at its convention that negotiations for a new anthracite wage agreement will start in New York on February 25 with participants from the Pennsylvania coal field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Pennsylvania
New York
United Mine Workers
Birth in subzero cold as taxi ride ends in daughter
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Clark near Boonf Iowa on a subzero day as a taxi cab rushing to a hospital delivered the baby. Both mother and child are reported doing well. The Clarks are farmers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonf
Iowa
Ralph Clark
Clarks
Oyster Tree Habitat of a Caribbean Man Grove
A description states the oyster tree grows in salt water on Caribbean Islands. Oysters attach to the tree up to the high tide mark and are carried by spray from the waves.
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Caribbean Sea
Mrs Schmoeller Elected President of Ladies Social
Mrs A B Schmoeller was elected president of the Presbyterian Ladies Social at their meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Leand Morrison. Officers chosen include first vice president Mrs Charles Wiley and others, with Miss Mary Moore of New York City unable to attend. Twenty members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Schmoeller
Presbyterian Ladies Social Organization
Le'and Morrison
Charles Wiley
Thomas R. Gillespie
May Hopengardner
William Birney
J. W. Bidwell
RB. HH. VanMeter
George Clapper
Mary Moore
New York City
S B. Watson
Methodist W H M S met at Mrs Schmitt home
The Methodist Women's Home Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs O E Schmitt's home with fourteen attendees. Mrs Earl Block attended as a guest. Mrs G R Genkinger presided, Lilyan Mercer led devotion, T Barker spoke on Spiritualism, M Shaver taught citizenship, J D Dayton discussed society work, and Clarence Jacobs led the enigmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BB. Schmitt
Methodist Women's Home Missionary Society
Earl Block
G. R. Genkinger
Lilian Mercer
T. Barker
M. Shaver
Home Missionary Society
J. D. Dayton
Clarence Jacobs
Two More Mine Victims Taken to Oskaloosa Hospital
Two more Wallace mine explosion victims were brought to a hospital in Oskaloosa Iowa in serious condition. Bruno Breese and Cecil Clary suffered powder burns not considered serious while Clark. suffered severe eye injuries though doctors hoped to save his vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Wallace
Bruno Breese
Cecil Clary
Clark
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R. B. Brown
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Eee Wwe
Teachers Institute
Ae Ee Eee
Ee Ee Ee
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F. G. Livesay
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A. A. Deckum
Ph. C
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Clarence Herring
Crawfordsville
C. Mottet
West Chester K. P
KR. BE. Shannon
J. A. Taylor
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Grand Army of the Republic
Oleg Nelson
Slater
James Willett
Samuel P
Dd M. Bridges
Muscatine
Edna
Ruth Bridges
Mr. Bridges
Roy L Miller
Titus
W. S. Sawille
Eben
D. D Davis
Raymond Anderson
Anne Bozeman
Anderson
Bible Department
Frank Wilson
Taxi-Cab
Milady
Beautie
Globe Bar
Loretta Knauss
N. B. Cor
Mrs. Schmoeller
Ladies Social
Methodist
W.H.M.S
O. E. Schmitt
Gwendolyn Holland
Pat Doran
Leffler Cafe
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