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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1936
Page
3
A historical genealogical notice lists Mrs. A Speer as contact, requests full names and addresses, and instructs on publication handling. It includes a long roster of contributors with counts, totaling 4,484 and noting 11 males over 21.
Several days of sun improved roads but long mud siege leaves many highways in bad shape. Kalona road travels fair yet Iowa City north remains poor. Birds are visible. red birds abundant. Capain Crossbones operetta at high school March 2 and 3, directed by Wilson Freshwaters Hay with a named cast. Take Your Money advises Florida travelers to plan for scarce jobs. Winfield Smouse donates 40000 to Parsons College Fairfield, while visiting. Smouse long-time Parsons board member implies ongoing support.
Bible records from the Waddel Bible printed in Philadelphia in 1816 are shown in an exhibition at the Washington Public Library. The handwritten list documents births from 1799 to 1850 including James Waddel born 1799, Jane McDonald married 1824, and children Archibald Isabelah Joseph James John Benjamin Thomas and an infant daughter.
Local readers recount cold weather across the country with San Antonio and Miami noted for unusually low temperatures. Community members share memories of church history, social events, and youth students, including Velda Brown in Chicago and Betty Haven in Des Moines, while reports of sickness and charitable drives accompany a call to preserve a church history article.
In Grandview on February 22, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bull were shoppers in Iowa City. Calls at the Lee Gistala residence noted visitors viewing the new baby.
The term page referred to youths aged seven to fourteen in knighthood training and later to young officers in government. The Pages Home or Pagham School taught such youths, with John de Pagham teaching and presiding there. Four Page brothers reportedly came to America, shaping the Page family line, including John Page of Sudbury who helped found a prominent southern Page clan.
Mr. Leslie Eiche of the White Way garage will conduct a mobile instruction course in the women's room of the Y for the next eight weeks. Instruction covers basic operation safety and vehicle handling.
Two year old operation at 460 Wilson on North Iowa Avenue north of Colensa sold to Wilson Heating Company. Stock to be moved immediately and Al Roe and Son expected to occupy the full premises.
East Washington resident Bride-Al Wagner married Mrs. Allie Drake in Waterloo. Wagner is well known locally and has visited Washington many times.
Mrs J G Hise living on East Second street fell and fractured her right hip. She previously broke her left hip five years ago. She was taken to the hospital.
About seven neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs Ezra Gardner on February 7 as they prepare to move to Washington. Neighbors expressed regret at parting with the excellent family. Guests brought baskets and after dinner the Gardners received a fine rocking chair.
The River View club on Skunk River near Wellston will build a 20 by 28 foot club house on their land. New officers elected include President M. Be Latta, Vice President P. J. Wallace, Secretary and Treasurer P. J. Crail, with directors Fred Jardon Henry Shields and building committee members Uke Thomas Will Harwood and P. J. Wallace.
Latta received a $100 check from the American Type Founders company for being their best salesman in the thirty middle west states. The contest included city and country salesmen and he also earned about $30 in minor prizes.
The Dr C W Mc Laughlin home welcomes a baby boy born Saturday night February 4 weighing twelve pounds. The newborn increases the family by one and adds a new member to the household.
The baseball organization met last night to plan summer games with John H. Steck as president and M. T. Anderson as vice president. F. L. Wilson was chosen secretary and treasurer. Organizers discuss a home talent show to raise funds.
A paving petition for West Washington Street was read at the city council meeting. remonstrances were also read during the same session.
A Washington based girls club celebrated its first anniversary to support the Des Moines Orphans Home. Members include Lydia Ficher president Dorothea Wickham Elizabeth Bell Ruth Wilson Gertrude Allen and Margaret Godfrey.
A large meeting at the Commercial club formed an organization to raise funds for town growth. Ed Bovee chaired the effort with Charles Dewey as secretary. Organizers aim to attract manufacturing and improve industrial conditions.
Miss Ellen Reid of this city and Charles Babcock of Chicago announced their engagement at a party hosted by the Babcock family last night.
Mrs. Helen Baird and her daughter departed today for Ottumwa to establish residence there. Mrs. Port Lewis accompanied them on the trip.
Tom Berdo is visiting his daughter Hallie, a teacher in Washington Pennsylvania. He plans to spend time with her during the trip.
The fire department will be reorganized and city hall remodeled. The Hook and Ladder company to be reduced to ten men from twenty five, Wilson and Gazelle Co to be disbanded and replaced by a single twenty man hose company. One paid attendant will sleep at the hall.
Elmer Keck will move into the downtown green house while Frank Creath takes the large house in the town's south part. The changes place two residents in newly assigned homes as the community reorganizes its housing.
County Clerk Logan found two or three volumes of the Democrat printed during the war. The Democrat was founded in 1878.
Dra Tom Downing and Fred Reid veterinarians have formed a partnership. Dr and Mrs Reid are moving here from Wellman to join the practice.
A Friday night dance at the Washington Club drew praise but the narrator stayed away fearing a dance. Lacking a spike tail coat and pumps he deemed attendance unnecessary. The piece asks what pumps are in a lighthearted tone.
Miss Alice Crone daughter of Mrs. D Crone and Edward M Davis married at the bride’s home at eight oclock on February eighth. The bride wore a crepe de chine dress and refreshments were served by Maud Reenblossom and Agnes Swift.
A resident marked his fortieth wedding anniversary with a simple gift, three cigars, described as a real thoughtful present from a loving spouse in town.
George Barrett has bought the lease for the old Civic Hotel office room and will open a meat market there. Todd Stuart, who was to join his brother at the site, will relocate to California.
The Senate approved a bill providing a $500 appropriation for erecting a monument to Timothy Brown, Revolutionary War soldier, in Elm Grove cemetery.
The Democrat reports Washington county has 6189 persons aged five to twenty one, outlining the school age population.
The article criticizes Percy Pollard's Cape of Storms calling its frontispiece garish and comparing it to Dickens and Kipling. It commends Pollard's clever writing despite the harsh illustration. It also reports a Crokinole party hosted by Miss Lou Cunningham with guests and prizes awarded to George Sayles and Earl Lewis.
The B and N W stock yards buzzed with activity as Messrs Babcock and Stewart shipped several ears of hogs. At peak there were twenty three teams in the yards, and J Hite shipped eighty four head of horses described as the finest ever seen.
The Sketch Club and its honorary members held a reunion at Miss Mattie Moore's home on Saturday. They enjoyed an old fashioned taffy pull and a luncheon featuring popcorn balls.
Little Pant, twenty month old child of Mr and Mrs Ezra Smith who live north of town, died February 19 after a three weeks illness with brain fever.
Mr and Mrs W Neal entertained James Brookhart and his S S class last night. Attendees included Alma Brindley Alma McGutch eon Hallie Berdo Madda Fleming May Latchem Birdie Rankin Myrtle Haigler Helen McCleery Eva McGaugh ey and Millie Lee.
Edzear Wilson Nye known as Bill Nye died at his North Carolina home on February 22 at age forty six. The former Boomerang office in Wyoming where he built his reputation is draped in mourning.
In Valley on a February weekend, 34 men and boys with scoops and a county tractor plus 22 Rubio community workers cleared a blocked road from Hartnell’s home to Rubio. They opened a path for Marie Hartnell and returned her to Fairfield as she recovers. Healthcare and school news follow with local updates.
Gien Shina Barger nephew of J T Matthews and brother in law of Mrs Boyd Berdo of Muscatine has accepted a promotion with the Henry Pickle Company of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Ralph Bull and four other women assist with the new baby while Mrs. Joe Stawbaugh helps Mrs. Leo Gislain and cares for the child. Orlo Green returns home from Town City Wednesday improved, to the family's relief.
Digging operations proceed near Winnipeg Manitoba to excavate a meteor believed to have buried itself during an electric storm. Residents heard a great rushing noise and found a ground hole about 12 inches in diameter.
Frank Brindley has purchased the J O Roberts Grocery Store on the west side of the square and will hold a closing out sale at his farm northwest of town. All his farm equipment will be sold.
Mrs C A Dewey arrived home from Mercy hospital in Iowa City after a serious mastoid operation behind her ear. She is reported to be in fine shape following the procedure.
John Reamer underwent a serious operation at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago and remains in danger as he recovers, with medical staff monitoring his condition closely.
The Graham last night hosted a well received minstrel by the Episcopal Ladies group featuring Corinne Rothachild Wanda Neiswanger Marjorie Hebner Cecil Bellville and Hilda Michela. Merle Miller on piano Leland Carris impersonations and a chorus of young girls accompanied by Harold Babcock Donald Chilcote Bruce Wilson and Henry Russell end men Henry Berdo performed a clog dance George Dye sang Everybody Works but Father with Atlee Roosevelt and Nicholas Longworth caricatures.
Hervey Bell longtime local businessman died February 20 after a six month illness. He was sixty four, a Civil War veteran, and one of eighteen children in his family.
The band stand that stood in the park for forty years has been removed to Sunset Park. War ren Moore recalls when it stood in the original location.
The 20th of the month marked Mildred Stewart’s ninth birthday anniversary and Frances Glenn’s sixth, celebrated with a fine party at their grandparents' home.
A long remembrance of early local theatricals recounts Miss Ella Reister memories from 1878 scrapbooks. Highlights include District Skale and Union Spy productions, Capt Kellogg as Joe Morgan, the cast list, notable locals, and a show that cleared 8475 dollars for community causes.
Chill was absent from high school all last week due to drifted roads and cold weather. Maurice Tines was also absent Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Andy Sheets spent Friday at the parental H. V. Frank home.
Noble residents host quilting gatherings with Mrs. Peter Graber Jr and Mrs. Sam Noble inviting neighbors. Updates include ailments and recoveries of Vernon Frey and Orian, moving plans for Ellis Zook, coal delivery to Wayland, and social visits among local families.
Mrs Jens Raymond braved the weather while shopping in Washington and says she does not care to go again during this cold spell. News notes say coal is supplied to all, and Dan Edwards has trucked to several loads with Delbert Brumfield also involved.
BE Frey visited Wayland to see Mildred who runs a beauty shop there. Frey’s brother is ill with pneumonia in a Burlington hospital. Lew Tobin sold hogs to Don Rabenold and delivered them to Ainsworth. Two weeks of moving are planned around Haskins as 43 8000 a8 roads permit. Mrs Chas Sooukup Melvin and Helen stopped at Sam Mure phys en route to Washington.
Pleasant Ridge reports a weekend flow of farm tasks as Robert North delivered hogs to Armours but road blocks forced hauling to the Dave Schantzy home. Local families assisted with butchering and trucking duties, with neighbors visiting, and plans underway for work near Kalona.
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