Community Notes Mix Reminiscence With Local News
Local column recounts residents and visitors in Washington Iowa. Highlights include Mrs. Julia Wilson and John Black antiques talk, DAR Washington's Birthday plans, Rotary lecture at the high school, Barclay grocery sale to Julius and Marsha Kunik, and memories of Bess Scofield Maas.
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Barclay
South Marion Ave
West
Washington Street
Julius
Marsha Kunik
Julius Kunik
Marsha
Barclay Grocery
Fruit Market
Hospital Births and Admissions Chronicle
A daily hospital log records multiple births including Harold Ahrens son and Robert Marshall son born early morning with weights seven pounds thirteen and a half ounces and seven pounds fourteen and a quarter. Also listed are appendectomies admissions discharges and a major operation for Theodore Kiesey.
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Harold Ahrens
Cora Baird
Ainsworth
J. A. Hunsaker
South
Iowa Avenue
Robert Marshall
South Second Avenue
Harry Miller
South Fourth Avenue
Maurice Bleess
Brighton
John Davison
Passing Years in Washington News Highlights
A New city clerk appointment: Howard Fulton named by Mayor Lytle to fill the Eldridge vacancy. Local moves and society notes include the Witzigmans at the Eldridge home, the Steck house, and a busy calendar of community events and recognitions. Jimmie Baird’s relics, scholarships won, and a Washington High event with Walker Whiteside are noted alongside civic notices and a Children’s Home musical program fund-raiser.
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Howard Fulton
Lytle
W. S. Eldridge
Walker Whiteside
Graham Opera House
Washington
The
Children's Home Society of
Davenport
H.J. Samson
D. J. Norton, Jr
Mattie Samson
Harry Mount
Frank Sage
Norton
Frank Smith
Carrie Scofield
John Beamer
Guitar and Mandolin Club
Gladys
New York
Rem UY
Valentine Day Observed in Schools and Community
Students and Camp Fire girls made Valentine boxes as schools observed Valentine Day. The week included snow and a series of local happenings from new business purchases to community meetings, with engagements, weddings, and honors noted across the county.
Dog Tag Vital for Marines in Action
The dog tag is a small metal disc worn at all times. It records the wearer’s name, serial number, date of last inoculation and religious faith to aid identification after injury or death and to ensure family notification and prompt insurance payment.
Clock freezes as sleet coats town in icy blast
Twenty years ago a drizzle that turned to sleet and freezing rain left the town an icebound scene. The town clock stopped, rural carriers switched to horses, and travel slowed as ice covered streets and sidewalks.
Carpenter James Fishburn Dies After Foot Infection
James Fishburn, a well liked carpenter and friend of many, died at the county hospital from an infection in his foot that began as a sore corn. He was seventy, born at Marshall and later Wayland, Iowa.
Sculptress displays Soldiers Memorial model at exhibit
Mrs. P. D. Horde of New York, noted sculptress, presents a Soldiers Memorial model to visiting relatives. J. J. Minick plans a new water plant building with a bid of 17,284 dollars.
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P. D. Horde
New York
Soldiers Memorial
J. J. Minick
Farmers Cooperative Reports $750000 Yearly Business
The Farmers Cooperative announced last year’s business totaled $750000. The Improvement League offers $25 prizes for the best Washington bird houses this year. Mrs. Priscilla Junkin and Miss Alice Wilson resigned from clerk positions at the New York Store.
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Farmers Cooperative
Improvement League
Washington
Priscilla Junkin
Alice Wilson
New York
Travel by air long range dream says Orville Wright
Orville Wright predicts a future where mail and passengers ride aeroplanes. While he is seen as an air navigation authority some prefer a cautious stance and say let George handle air travel when it arrives.
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Orville Wright
George
Nellie Bowman and Dorothy Latchem Recital in West Chester
Nellie Bowman and Dorothy Latchem traveled to West Chester to give a recital for local audiences. The two performers showcased a program of classical selections and received favorable notices from attendees.
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Nellie Bowman
Dorothy Latchem
West Chester
Team RunS Runs Ahead as Cray Team Stopped by Custer
The Cray team owned by Ed Bovee and driven by Earl Little led the race but was overtaken and halted by Charles Custer. Captain Chas A. Dewey of Company D wears a new watch fob bearing a silver medal pendant presented by grateful Co. D members for his years of service as captain.
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Cray
Ed Bovee
Earl Little
Charles Custer
Dewey
Chas. A. Dewey
Co. D
Cox Purchases McCaulley Grocery on East Washington
Will Cox has bought the E. P. McCaulley grocery store located on East Washington Street, Bridget district, as announced in local real estate transfers. Sheriff's office note confirms filing by Bridget authorities.
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Will Cox
E. P. McCaulley
East Washington Street
Deaths of the Week Mrs Bess Scofield Mans
Former Palo Alto resident born 1871 Mrs Bess Scofield Mans died suddenly at her home on February 1. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Scofield.
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Bess Scofield Maas
Palo Alto
Wm. Scofield
West Main Street
Sherman Funeral Home
Washington
Bess
Donald Hayes
Madison Street
Orville Campbell
South
Marion Avenue
Joy Ellen Picken
East
Jefferson Street
Harold Ahrens
Danny Phil
Route Three
Katherine Swift
Emma Rimmerman Lowry
Boston
Mass
Cyril Sullivan
J. C. Swift
B. C. Briley
Don Bell
Iowa Avenue
Billy Briley Young
Mary Day
Oregon
Richard C. Young
Burlington
William Scofield
Rita Kueneman
Ed Kueneman
Riverside
Wilbur Rath
William
Jennie Rath
Mrs Rosa Steele Dies After Major Operation at 54
Mrs Rosa Prymek Steele wife of Milo Steele of Riverside died Wednesday from complications after a major operation. She was 54. She is survived by her husband, her parents, two daughters, three brothers, a sister and one grandchild.
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Rosa (Prymek) Steele
Milo Steele
Riverside
Notable County Resident Dies After Short Illness
Well known county citizen born in Germany seventy five years ago dies after a brief illness. Survived by two daughters Mrs Carl Voorhees of Washington and Mrs Claud Holmes of Keota. two sons Roy of West Chester and Ralph of Clinton Mo. two brothers and one sister Mrs Mary Ross residing in West Chester.
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Germany
Carl Voorhees
Washington
Claud Holmes
Keota
Roy
West Chester
Ralph
Clinton
Mary Ross
Well Known Cotter Resident Dies After Paralysis Attack
An 80 year old Cotter resident died after an attack of paralysis a week ago. He is survived by his wife who died in 1940 a son Hugh a daughter Mrs LeRoy Owens of Cotter five grandchildren a sister and a brother.
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Wilson
Hugh Smith
W. A
Hanty
John Lemley
Ray Lemley
Hay
Cotter
Hugh
LeRoy Owens
How to Reunify Crystallized Honey with Warm Water
When honey crystallizes place the container in a pan of moderately hot water. Do not let the water boil or simmer. Heat water to the right temperature then remove the utensil from heat before adding honey. If needed change water as it cools to keep a constant temperature until crystals dissolve.
Corundum Deposits Found in Brazil for War Needs
Geologists locate excellent corundum deposits in Brazil to support war production. Corundum ranks second to diamonds in hardness and will provide cutting edges and abrasives for machine tools critical to war efforts.
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Brazil
Cotter School News Highlights Valentine Party and Grading Arts
Cotter students report a Valentine party with mom invitations and classroom games. Fourth and fifth graders filed 100 in spelling. new student Dale Hawkins joined. High School notes include Student Council bond sales, county tournament games, and a 43-26 win over Columbus Junction.
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Donna
Letts
Mary Lou Stizers
Glenn Dunsmore
Cotter High School
Columbus Junction
Cotter
Wyman
Columbus
Iced Beverages Through Ancient and Medieval Times
The article notes Alexander the Great showed interest in iced beverages in 353 B C and Marco Polo in the 13th century brought Orient recipes for water ice and milk ice.
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Alexander the Great
Marco Polo
Orient
Egypt Glassmaking: Oxides Color and Tin White Glass
Ancient Egypt used copper and manganese oxides to tint glass blue and added tin oxide to create opaque white glass. The use of tin as a whitening agent marks an early development in glass technology.
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Egypt
No Wheat Substitutes Soybean Fortify Bread
Soybean products are not substitutes for wheat flour but act as protein fortifiers in bread cakes pancakes meat loaves and similar foods. Follow directions to use the right amount in the right place.
Marines Stage First Foreign Landing in 1776
The U S Marine Corps made its first landing on foreign soil on March 3 1776 marking a notable early amphibious action in the American military record.
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U. S. Marine Corps
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Walton
S. W. Livingston
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Creorge
Hiram Johnson
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West Washington Street
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4-H
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Kalona
Wellman
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Keswick
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Jewell Tea Company
Earl Kephart
Pleasant Hill
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H. M. Eicher
Mert Bickfords
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H. L. Huber
Iowa State Teachers College
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Harry Ramseyer
Charlotte Baldrige
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Maynard Dix
R.S. Dix
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Richard Bordwell
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