Life sized baby attracts crowd in Benteco store basket
Lane Messer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Messer, ignites chatter as he rides in a push cart amid shoppers. The column notes the store scene with Mrs. Henry Bailey and Mrs. George C. Stewart presenting seven marble cakes, and details the Presbyterian church PEO tea with period costumes and memories of earlier gatherings.
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Wee Lane Messer
Walter Messer
George C. Stewart
H. Gather
Hospital Dismissals And Admissions Report
Dismissals and admissions listed for Saturday through Tuesday include Co. P. Fox Washington Mrs. Stanley Mouser Wellman and Larry Jay Bean Ainsworth among others. New birth reported for Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Widmer Washington route 4 a daughter born at 2 10 weighing six pounds twelve ounces.
Y M C A Week Notes Highlight Activities
The Y M C A hosted diverse events with 200 attending dinner and 500 at an evening meeting. Ray Box organized activities including 69 boys in gym and swim, plus ping pong and reading. Local groups, speakers from Iowa City, and church league games filled the week.
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1.0.C.F
Ray Box
Hi Y chapters discuss prison camp work and toy lending project
Dave Elder informs seniors and juniors that three Hi Y chapters discussed Y work in prison camps on Wednesday. The sophomore group works on a toy lending project under James Birney's direction.
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Dave Elder
James Birney
Evening Winds Down With Basketball Play
The later part of the evening was spent playing basketball as participants continued to engage in a routine game. The activity kept up the energetic pace and provided a communal finish to the evening.
Monthly association report circulated to board members
The monthly report of association activities was mimeographed and delivered to the board members this week. Each member of the board is kept informed on the association program through this means.
Pool Water and Room Temps Reported Proper
The pool water is maintained at 76 degrees with the surrounding room at 80 degrees. This temperature setup is described as appropriate for swimming pools.
Phalanx Boys Dine with Mr and Mrs Dick McCleery
Mr and Mrs Dick McCleery entertained the Phalanx boys and their ladies for dinner and evening entertainment Friday evening.
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Mrs
Dick McCleery
Phalanx Boys
4-H Club Hosts Dinner and Party in Community Room
The 4-H club uses the community room for a dinner and a party tonight. Members invited to attend as part of a local youth program event.
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4-H Club
Who's Who at the Y Washington Carl Hedges
While spending weeks in Florida, Carl Hedges is honored for seventeen years of service with the Washington Y, serving on the religious committee, aiding in every campaign, and showing deep interest in boys and young men. His dedication helps build a strong Young Men’s Christian association in the community.
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Florida
Carl Hedges
Washington “Y
Association
Washington
Young Men's Christian Association
Dayton Grove Notes From Mrs. J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove residents report visitors from Washington including Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens and children Martha and Barbara. J B Moore traveled to Washington last Friday for a pleasant visit with his cousin the Reverend. Mr and Mrs Walter Leet are recovering from severe colds and Mr Leet is driving the school bus this week.
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J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove
Robert Stephens
Martha
Barbara
Washington
Walter Leet
Leet
The Passing Years Ky M A Washington
A local items column notes small life events and shifts. Highlights include promotions in the air corps, a six pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. C E Plumly, a firemen’s annual dinner, Lucille Schmoeller starting work at Chicago Normal Training School, and various visits and civic notes.
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Lucille Schmoeller
A. B. Schmoeller
Chicago Normal Training School of Physical Education
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Chronicle
Wednesday Richard Keith of Washington was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Arnold Pringle of Wellston admitted last evening for treatment of a fractured left leg. Mrs Frank Devock and Joyce Ann discharged this morning to their home on Washington route 4. Thursday Mr and Mrs Raymond Rich of Winfield welcomed a daughter born yesterday at 4 5 PM weighing nine pounds two ounces. Miles Stout of Washington route 3 admitted this morning as a medical patient. Mary Marr of Keota discharged this morning. Friday W E James of Marengo discharged yesterday afternoon. Paul Martsock of Ainsworth route 1 underwent an appendectomy this morning. John Porter of 422 East Seventh Street underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Glen Widmer and baby daughter Glenda Jean discharged this afternoon.
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Frank Moore
William Roy
Ainsworth
Carrie Blake
East Jefferson Street
Donald Bowes
Crawfordsville
James L. Meeks
Riverside
Wilbur Chandler
North Fourth Avenue
Bob Blair
South Marion
L. E. Franke
Dennis Elroy
Keota
Curtis Maines
Glenda Rose
Wellman
Howard Moore
Carolyn Cecile
A. J. Lahr
East Pleasant Plain
Ralph Glider
Betty Francine
Richard Keith
Washington
Arnold Pringle
Wellston
Frank Devock
Joyce Ann
Raymond Rich
Winfield
Miles Stout
Mary Marr
W. E. James
Marengo
Paul Martsock
John Porter
East Seventh Street
Glen Widmer
Glenda Jean
MacGugin Ends Drug Business in Wellman
Harris MacGugin longtime Wellman druggist sells out stock and fixtures due to wife’s health. They will move to a new apartment behind the store and remain in Wellman. Plan Farmer’s Night invites members to bring a farmer guest for dinner on February 11.
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Frank Wilson
Wellman
Harris MacGugin
MacGugin
MacGugins
Wellman Club
Kight Attends Odd Fellows Meet in Des Moines
W S Kight of Des Moines, Past grand master, attended the Odd Fellows convention. Families from the neighborhood gathered for or around including Mr and Mrs William Dusenberry and son Donald, and Mr and Mrs Wayne Norman. Local notices mention funerals, visits, and a sewing club meeting set for February 13 with Mrs Ernest Crawford.
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W. S. Kight
Des Moines
Rev
Kight
Lodge
William Dusenberry
Donald
Rock Island
Sam Schulty
Wayne Norman
Robert Stephens
Long Sleeves Signal Aristocratic Mongol Birth
A proverb notes that Mongol nobles wore long sleeves as a sign of aristocracy. The saying links garment length to birth status, implying only high-born individuals donned such sleeves.
Red Cross Executives Resign Over Local Funding
Lydia Eicher resigns as executive secretary of the Washington County Red Cross citing lack of funds for a replacement. Local donations have largely gone to the National Organization, leaving insufficient funds for a local executive.
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Lydia Eicher
Washington County Red Cross
Red Cross
Laundry Sold to New Owners Plans Cleaning Dyeing Shop
Laundries owner Sam Wen has sold the business to Wisie Ling and Lee Arthur. The new owners intend to continue laundry work and launch a cleaning and dyeing establishment.
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Sam Wen
Wisie Ling
Lee Arthur
Possible candidates named for coming city election
With the city election near, prominent men mentioned as possible candidates include Ralph Shannon, J. W. Calvert, Amos Alberson, Jay McNamara, B. F. Dixon, Claude Reister, Hneh McCleery, and Marion D. Work. None have said they would serve.
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Ralph Shannon
J. W. Calvert
Amos Alberson
Jay McNamara
B. F. Dixon
Claude Reister
Hneh McCleery
Marion D. Work
DAR February meeting draws largest crowd in years
Mrs H N Shaver hosted the Daughters of the American Revolution for their regular February gathering. The event drew the largest attendance in a long period. Mrs C A Speer serves as regent.
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H. N. Shaver
Daughters of the American Revolution
C. A. Speer
Go South Frank Stewart and Marian Head to Tampa
Go South-Frank Stewart and his daughter Marian left yesterday for Tampa Florida to spend a few weeks and join Mrs Will Stewart and daughter Helen who have wintered in Florida. Also H Lusby forms a lunch system for tri cities. General notes on patients and business items appear in the same brief.
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Frank Stewart
Marian
Tampa
Florida
Will Stewart
Helen
McElhinney Drug Store Repainted with Steel Ceiling
The Mc Elhinney drug store received an update with a new steel ceiling and interior repainting and wallpapering, reflecting a refreshed storefront and interior.
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McElhinney Drug Store
Iowa Teachers Seek Law Allowing Retirement Pension
Teachers in Iowa press for legislation to authorize a pension payable upon retirement. The move aims to secure financial support for educators after service.
Davenport visit with Miss Julia Swift and friends
Miss Julia Swift traveled to Davenport to spend the day visiting friends. She joined several local residents for a relaxed afternoon, enjoying conversation and companionship in a casual gathering.
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Davenport
Julia Swift
Brookhart Visits Family During Snowy Week
Home for Sunday Thompson Brookhart who attends college at Iowa City spent the week here with his parents Mr and Mrs A C Brookhart. Big snow yesterday February 5 saw a real blizzard and six inches of snow fall here. Visit here Mr and Mrs R H Crittenden of Uniontown Indiana arrived yesterday for a visit at.
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Thompson Brookhart
Iowa City
A. C. Brookhart
R. H. Crittenden
Uniontown
Ind
Students and travelers plan summer study and Europe trip
Hallie Hall returns from Lake Forest and will teach music this summer. She will attend the Boston Conservatory next year to study elocution. Ida Roberts and Carl leave for Chicago to join Della Crawford and a party sailing February 27 for Florence Italy. They will tour Europe for four months.
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Hallie Hall
Lake Forest
Boston Conservatory
Ida Roberts
Carl
Chicago
Della Crawford
Florence
Italy
Europe
Restaurant Buy Signals Immediate Possession By Means
Charley Means purchased the east side restaurant and plans to take possession at once. The Democrat wishes him luck as the city election approaches and residents weigh whom to elect. A separate weather note records an exceptionally cold spell with temperatures ten degrees below zero on February 6 following eight below the day prior.
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Charley Means
East Side
Democrat
Anniversary Ghost Party at Miss Scofield Home
The Anniversary Party Chapter J P E O entertained their husbands at a sixteenth anniversary event held at Miss Bess Scofield’s home. Guests wore ghost costumes and Charley Cunningham won the prize for guessing the most. An evening party featured a dainty luncheon.
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Bess Scofield
Charley Cunningham
Have New Church Debut in New Building
Members of the Seceder church worshiped for the first time in their new building on last Sabbath. Rev. Masson preached to a small congregation due to bad weather. Old seats were used as the new ones had not arrived.
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Masson
Birthday Party Celebrates Peter Hayes With Pupils Guests
Peter Hayes marked his birthday at Miss Florence Knox's room inviting pupils as guests. The attendees include Alice Meek Dollie Lombardo Ethel Jacobs Angelo Lombardo Frank King Wyatt Rosenberger Edward Hays Guy Knauss Cecil Hays Ira Davidson Roy Hays Charlie Dolies Mary Lombardo Frances Siples Jessie Lombardo Forrest Jacobs Carmano Lombardo Frank Likely Roy Rosen Berger Bobe Hays Floyd Knauss Warren Hays Clare Hays Donald Likens Fred Dolies Severa Lombardo Alvin Hays Whitney Surprised
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Peter Hayes
Deaths of the Week Harvey J. Williams
Harvey J. Williams age 78 former Crawfordsville resident died here on Saturday. He survived by a wife four daughters and two sons.
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Harvey J. Williams
Crawfordsville
Death of Charles Kelly Aged 18
Charles E Kelly eldest son of Mr and Mrs Carl Kelly died Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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Charles E. Kelly
Carl Kelly
Elizabeth Meeks Dies in California at 71
Mrs Elizabeth Meeks sister of J R McCreedy of Haskins and William G of Riverside died in Oakland California January 28. She was 71 years old.
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Haskins
William G
Riverside
Oakland
Calif
Local Notes From Washington Iowa Week Of News
Mrs Boice Kurtz of Moline visited her mother Mrs A W Spessard at Ainsworth and will join her family for the weekend Public Affairs dep t of the Fortnightly Club No 2 met with Mrs W Mohland Lucille Robertson and Roy Johnson wed Tuesday and plan to live on a farm south of Wellman The plaintiff won a 2000 verdict in the Colburn Krabill case Two cars involved but no collision One girl and nine boys passed physical exams and enrolled for private flying instruction Snowstorm hits Friday Band members leave for military training Edison era updates and local meetings including TVA contour farming Soil erosion work led by County agent J W Chandler County Legion plan for Feb 14 Navy enlistments Francis Hughes William Knott and Michael Flynn joined The Sinclair Oil station lease near Washington and census count over 5500 people Washington Junior College lost 68 to 384 at Bloomfield Don Messer and family relocate to Muscatine L C Willits birthday cake for Coffee club Goodyear rep Bill Wayne elected Coffee club president
Locals and Visitors Share News and Milestones
W G Stewart and son celebrate, Jean Ste wart Harkness and baby Loa Lu visit Bemidji. Merle Simpson returns from Buffalo trip. Monroe Bontrager moves to 220 West Fifth. Mrs Merle McConahey attends funeral in Fon du Lac. H J Glick visits Davenport and planned trip to Lee's Summit. Floyd Bower hosts turkey dinner. D A R meets with Kathryn Latta. Raymond Kron and Freda Frank wed at St Marys Riverside. German Hungarian speakers at Y M C A event. Panama guest speaker. Phillip Albert Mills turns one, weighed 20 pounds at one year after incubator stay. Clara Wallace noted among locals.
Local Births and Travel Notes from Washington Iowa
Mr and Mrs Paris Miller of Kalona announce the birth of a seven pound son to be welcomed at their home Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Carl Hedges have traveled to Tampa Florida for a vacation and will be greeted by Washington residents. G F Wallace earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from S U S.
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G. F. Wallace
Paris Miller
Kalona
Carl Hedges
Tampa
Florida
Washington, Iowa
Carrier contest winners and local events at North Side cafe
William Houseal won the gold watch in the Journal carrier contest held Thursday night. A dinner, meeting, and a late picture show followed with 27 carriers and substitutes in attendance. Gerald McGaffey claimed second prize of $10.00. A. F. Atchison traveled to Richmond Kansas on Wednesday to join his brothers and travel to Oklahoma City for their sister Mrs. B E Cunningham's funeral.
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William Houseal
North Side
Gerald McGaffey
A. EF. Atchison
Richmond
Kansas
Oklahoma City
BE. P. Cunningham
Visit by Mrs. Lawrence Kehoe and infant to Rock Island
Mrs. Lawrence Kehoe and her two month old son Larry Jr visit the parental Joe Lobberger home in Rock Island, staying for a time.
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Larry, Jr
Rock Island
Joe Lobberger
Washington R 3 community notes keep busy
Marjorie and Paul Benson rode with friends the Weeks children on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Anna Rogers remains under care as Miss Alice Kemp helps with housework. William Koening shelled corn Thursday morning. Agnes Koening assists Bernadine Meyer with butchering. Richard Scott and Clyde Fishburn and Chas Ashby visited Washington Wednesday. Robert Benson works for Stanley Fishburn. Cedar Chips 411 club met at Don Ald Pence's home Monday. Marjorie Benson Arlys Meyers and Arlys Larson joined the band concert at Washington high school Tuesday evening. Mrs Milton Maas and daughters Eleanor and Vanita visited Allison Maas. Mrs David Ashby visits with her husband's parents.
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Bernice Maas
Washington
Marjorie
Paul Benson
Anna Rogers
Alice Kemp
Wm. Koening
Agnes Koening
Bernadine Meyer
Richard Scott
Clyde Fishburn
Chas Ashby
Robert Benson
Stanley Fishburn
Cedar Chips 411 Club
Donald Pence
Marjorie Benson
Arlys Meyers
Arlys Larson
Washington High School
Milton Maas
Eleanor
Vanita
Allison Maas
David Ashby
Lively Masquerade Draws Young at Heart Attendees
It seems some men never outgrow the thrill of masquerade parties as aging participants join a festive crowd. The scene blends nostalgia with playful costumes and community spirit.
Fragmented Advice on Manners and Daily Habits
A jumble of satirical quirks about churchgoers, romance, and behavior. It mocks pretension with lines on rising in church, fashion, and social conduct, mentioning husbands wives and everyday temptations in a humorous voice.
Few Escapes From Northeastern Penitentiary at Lewisburg
Only seven inmates escaped from the Northeastern Federal penitentiary at Lewisburg Pennsylvania since the institution opened seven years ago. All were recaptured and received additional sentences.
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Lewisburg
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