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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1935

Page

6

Cadwalader Family Genealogy Notes From Merioneth to Maryland

Full page genealogical notes recount John Cadwalader born 165? married 1699 in Merion. descendants include General John Cadwalader born 1742 who served with Washington and died 1786. Records cite Rees Cadwalader 1866 and Hannah Dillon 1829 with a list of children from Edith T. Cadwalader and related Wynne and Morris connections.

John Cadwalader Thomas Cadwalader Merioneth Wales Merion, Penn Martha Edward Jones Mary Wynne Jones Thomas Wynne America William Penn Common Council Philadelphia Thomas Committee of Safety Washington Trenton Cadwalader Legislative Assembly of Maryland Shrewsbury

Hollywood Star Meetings and Movie Life Notes by Molesworth

Keith Molesworth writes from Hollywood about meeting stars at boxing bouts and studios. He describes encounters with Lupe Velez Cary Grant Bing Crosby and Joe E Brown plus Gracie Allen and George Burns on set. He notes the hard work of shooting scenes and wages for extras while hinting at his own film contract prospects with Oakland.

Keith Molesworth Hollywood American Legion Lupe Velez Charlie Ruggles Spencer Tracy Pat O'Brien Cary Grant W. C. Field Tom Kennedy Joe E. Brown Chicago Bing Crosby Norman Foster Claudette Colbert George Gottleber Waco Texas Paramount Pictures Gracie Allen George Burns Dixie Lee Crosby Joe Morrison Harvey Matthews Ontario Calif Molesworth Warner Studios Dad Giants Cickens Oakland Ivanhoe Santa Monica Pacific Ocean

District headlines mix politics marquee and local events

Weekend county notes report a guilty finding for Harold M. Cooper Iowa liquor chief. Christmas seal funds split between Washington city and rural schools. Local marriages and anniversaries, road conditions, a major auction sale, and civic happenings fill the week with church dinners, theatre, and home renovations.

List of named individuals appears in historical notice

The fragment lists numerous individuals including Slough, Harry H. Stiles, Vincent Shaw, E. M. Stoll, Arnold Stevenson, John T. Wilson, Edgar Weeks, C. H. Wright, Samuel A. White, Josephus Welch, Eusebus H. Ward, W. W. Young, and Milton FE White among others as part of a dead text from a local newspaper page.

Rocking Chair Brigade and Local News Bits

A Knoxville Iowa girl Venus Wagner is chosen to represent the county in the Ruth Bryan Owenpil grimage to Washington in April. Other items note Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Lady Ashley rumors and a tax dispute over wine brought home from a cruise. The column cites studies on affection and aggression, a bus trip observation, and gas tax effects in Tennessee. It also covers Hauptmann trial views, Senator Dewey’s wife poetically acclaimed, a Marionette show fundraiser for the Y W C A, and honors for Rose Reid Worthy Supreme High Prophetess with Des Moines meeting plans next year.

Ruth Bryan Owen Washington, D. C Venus Wagner Knoxville Iowa A. Claire Dewey Senator Dewey Washington Federated Club Des Moines Henry Frankel State Conservation Board Iowa Conservation Dewey Will H. Dile Conservation League of Iowa Authors Club Drake University Rose Reid White Shrine Supreme Shrine Reid

tribute to Ohio pioneers at Muskingum praises by Washington

The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes George Washington praising the Muskingum settlement begun in 1788. He says no colony in America was settled under such favorable auspices and that information, property, and strength will define its character. He notes close personal knowledge of many settlers and high regard for their welfare efforts.

Ohio Marietta Cleveland Plain Dealer George Washington America Muskingum

Local Babies Born to Area Families

Babies of the week include a son born Feb. 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Conklin of Kalona. Shirley Jo is welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Jones of Iowa City, formerly Wellman. Kester Hill and wife of Wayland greet a son born Feb. 13.

Frank Conklin Kalona Dennis Jones Wellman Now Iowa City Shirley Jo Kester Hill Wayland

Richland Couple Welcome Daughter Births

Mr and Mrs Clarence Grein er of Richland announce a daughter born February 17. Mr and Mrs Virgil Jones of Richland announce a daughter born.

Clarence Greiner Richland Virgil Jones

Speake Couple Welcome Daughter Born at County Hospital

Mr and Mrs Jerry Speake announce the birth of a daughter at the county hospital on February 21 weighing six pounds.

Richard Johnson Jerry Speake

Couple in Columbus Junction Welcome Son born Feb 15

Mr and Mrs Henry Rees of Columbus Junction announced the birth of their son on February 15.

Henry Rees Columbus Junction

Deaths of the Week Weldin of Montrose Calif

Mrs Pheebe Weldin 88 sister of the late Robt Lemmon died last week. Cremation performed ash will be brought here for burial later.

Richmond Man Dies of Acute Indigestion

George Schaeffers of Richmond, a man in his forties, died Saturday morning from acute indigestion according to a local report.

Schaeffers George Schaeffers Richmond Forties

Dacker William Dacker Dies at 71 in Wellman

Wellman resident Dacker William Dacker aged 71 died Wednesday afternoon February 20. He was a prominent local figure and the family will arrange funeral services.

Dacker William Dacker Wellman

Passing Years in Washington Tag Sale by Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America sponsored a Saturday tag sale in Washington to aid destitute women. The event raised 124.70 dollars, with Mary Louise Harwood winning first prize for selling and Evelyn Bambrick second prize. Special honors went to Alta Hinee Creight, Margaret Livingston, Baja Boller, and Jane Stewart. all the young participants performed well.

Volunteers of America Gale Mary Louise Harwood Evelyn Bambrick Alta Hinee Creight Margaret Livingston Baja Boller Jane Stewart

Couple Wed in Fairfield During Parents Twenty Fifth Anniversary

Miss Lucille Douglas and Leland Morrison of Washington married on February 15 at Fairfield. The groom is manager of the Linder Iverson Ice Cream Company. They will reside in Washington.

Fairfield Lucille Douglas Leland Morrison Washington Linder-Iverson Ice Cream Company

Mrs Edna McKimme Joins State Banking Dept In Des Moines

Edna McKimme, long time assistant to H B Knight at Farmers and Merchants Bank, leaves after eight years to take a position in the state banking department office in Des Moines.

Des Moines Edna McKimme H. B. Knight Farmers and Merchants Bank State Banking Department F. and M. Bank

Home From Florida Dr Henry Co Returns

Dr Henry Co returns from a two weeks trip to Florida after completing special work in Chicago.

Florida Dr. Henry Co. Hell Chicago

Daventport Grocery Store Purchased on Perry Street

A grocery store on Perry Street in Daventport has been purchased. Details about the buyer and sale price are not provided in the readable text.

Davenport Perry Street

League plans incorporation for Old Folks Home

At an Improvement League meeting the chairman announced attorney E. W. Livingston was drafting articles of incorporation and funds may be left to establish a home soon. Trinity Guild gave $100 for dishes in the Y women’s room and the League contributed $50 for equipment.

Wil Improvement League Old Folks Home 8. W. Livingston Trinity Guild The League

Mrs Lauder Kennedy Burns In Fall Carrying Boiling Water

Mrs Lauder Kennedy suffers burns after tripping and falling while carrying boiling water, according to a brief casualty report.

Minstrel Show Highlights Band Concert Banquet

The 29 year old minstrel show starred Frank Shearer Dr J E Edgington Rex Sands Claire Dewey and Roxy Livingston with the band boys on February 18. A post performance banquet followed at the Congress hotel. The revue was part of the band concert program.

Frank Shearer Dr. J. E. Edgington Rex Sands Claire Dewey Roxy Livingston Band Boys Congress Hotel

Car Dealership Opens at Bell Carriage Factory

Move from Wellman Duffy and Jones of Wellman rents the old Bell carriage factory and will sell Ford and Dodge cars.

Wellman Duffy and Jones Bell Carriage Ford Dodge

Lytles Move Into Dr Stewart Home After Fire

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lytle displaced by a recent house fire have relocated to Dr Stewart's West Main residence and will start rebuilding their home immediately.

Lytles Lloyd Lytle Dr. Stewart West Main

Methodist Dinner Clears Over $100 on Friday

Methodist ladies reported profits of more than 100 dollars from a dinner and supper held Friday, described as a bad day but a successful fundraising event.

Mapel Sense-Roy Mapel Sells Brick Building to Morrison

Roy Mapel has sold his brick building housing the Tillotson store to E. D. Morrison for 6000 dollars. The sale ends Mapel’s ownership of the Tillotson property. Morrison takes ownership and assumes control of the storefront.

Brighton group hosts banquet with Washington caterer

The Brighton Brothers in Law of the PEO hire Miss Ann Houdek from Washington to cater a large banquet honoring their wives. They have also paid professionals to perform at the event.

Brighton Ann Houdek Washington

New Grocery Opens on East Washington Street

The new grocery owned by J. A. Conger opened to the public on February 18 1905. It is located on East Washington Street.

J. A. Conger East Washington Street

Morgan Park Academy Star Frank Bergquist Featured

Tribune Picture The Chicago Tribune highlights Frank Bergquist as a star athlete at Morgan Park Academy in a fine picture showcasing his athletic prominence.

Tribune Chicago Tibune Frank Bergquist Morgan Park Academy

Buys Interest in Baird and Son Grocery Stand

T J Elhinney has purchased an interest in the grocery store at the Baird and Son stand on North Iowa Avenue, becoming a part owner alongside the existing family business.

T. J. Elhinney Baird and Son Iowa Ave

Joe Link Buys Interest in Carr Butcher Shop

Joe Link has acquired an ownership interest in the Carr butcher shop, expanding his involvement in local meat commerce. The move signals ongoing consolidation in the town’s retail meat trade.

Joe Link Carr Butcher Shop

Bad Wreck at Ainsworth Injures Engineer John Hull

A wreck occurred last evening at Ainsworth when a fast freight collided with the end of another freight train. The engine suffered heavy damage and the whistle blew for two hours and fifteen minutes. Engineer John Hull sustained injuries.

Ainsworth John Hull

Coffee Sale Demonstration at Rothschild Store

There will be a demonstration of F. Blanke's tea and coffee at the I. Rothschild clothing store this week. A drip coffee pot will be given free.

F. Blanke I. Rothschild Clothing

New Hire Ira Scenefelt Joins Wilson Shoe Store

Ira Scenefelt becomes a new employee at the Frank L. Wilson shoe store. A former Academy student, he is well known locally. Claude McCoy resigns to seek medical treatment in Kansas.

Ira Scenefelt Frank L. Wilson Academy Claude McCoy Kansas

40 Years Ago Makes His Bow Editor G Logan Payne

G Logan Payne from Mt. Pleasant made his bow as the new editor to Journal readers on February 15th 40 years ago.

G. Logan Payne Mt. Pleasant

Pilotsburg Drops Letter S After Post Office Decision

In Pilotsburg residents learn the town will remove the letter S from its name after a postal department ruling. The change aims to avoid confusion with Pittsburg in Van Buren County and takes effect this year.

Pilotsburg Post Office Department Pittsburg van Buren Co

Harwood Hosts Character Party For Fourteen Friends

Mr and Mrs J A Harwood entertained fourteen friends at a character party held at their home last night in a lively social gathering with playful costumes and light refreshments.

Oscar Jugenheimer J. A. Harwood

Mount Family Departs Washington for Chicago

The Mount family and W. R. Mount left Washington last night for Chicago expressing regret at their departure.

Chicago W. R. Mount Washington

Daughters of Union Veterans Dinner Lincoln Celebration

The Daughters of Union Veterans held a patriotic dinner and Lincoln celebration at the G A R rooms on Monday with Rev T C Meibohm speaking on Lincoln and his boys and Dave Eldeg on Romances in the life of Lincoln A splendid noon dinner was served and three old veterans Dr J C Boice Jesse Harvey and James Embree attended Miss Mary Birka hosted an afternoon card party at her home on Wednesday.

Daughters of Union Lincoln T. C. Meibohm Dave Eldeg Lfe J. C. Boice Jesse Harvey James Embree Mary Birka

Ben-Ben Wal Lace Celebrates First Pants Appearance

A joyous town moment marks Ben-Ben Wal Lace’s debut in pants, hailed as a red letter day in his career and a landmark for the boy’s life.

Ben Ben Wallace

Memorial Service Held for Dr W C Williamson at U P Church

A prayer meeting hour memorial service was held last week at the U P church honoring the memory of Dr. W C Williamson.

U. P W. C. Williamson

Henry Richer Plans Fine New House on West Lot

Soon we hear Henry Richer will erect a fine new house on the lot just west of his present home. The project signals growth for the neighborhood and adds a new residence to the street.

Henry Richer

Sol Rich Sells Interest in Washington Clothing Firm

Sells Interest-Sol Rich who has been in the clothing business in Washington for the past thirty years has sold an interest in his store to R. S. Cook. The firm will be known as Sol Rich and Co.

Sol Rich Washington R. S. Cook Sol Rich and Co

Scraper Works Mr Pleasant to Open Third Factory

Scraper Works Mr Pleasant plans another scraper manufactory boosting operations to a third plant in the area.

Mr. Pleasant

Mrs. Louisa Young Ill in Blue Island Recall

Mrs. R S Young travels to Blue Island due to daughter Louisa Young’s illness. George Green returns to Gainsville Missouri with niece Mrs Arthur Krause. Donald Benblossom handles funeral home decorating in Morrison Illinois. Mrs Lester Muck recovering after goitre operation. Mrs Rettela of West Allis Wisconsin plans home return in one to ten days. W M Bailey lose their Boston bulldog. Ezra Goodwin and family home from Hayeesville Iowa after three months with daughter. Tulips up and John Timmerman, longtime friend, worried.

George Green Arthur Krause Gainsville Donald Benblossom Morrison, Ill Lester Muck J. A. Rettela West Allis Wis Ezra Goodwin Hayeesville Iowa

N F F Club Hosts Jolly Party At Aaron Hise Home

The N F F Club I F PF group held a festive gathering last night at Aaron Hise residence. Members present included Kate Stichter Jennie Smith Mame Shearer Emma Miller Anna Springer and Mattie Moore with guests Ben Marshall Cloyce Dougherty Henry Hull Rude Warfel John McCartney and Sam Miller.

I. F. PF Aaron Hise Kate Stichter Jennie Smith Mame Shearer Emma Miller Anna Springer Mattie Moore Ben Marshall Cloyce Dougherty Henry Hull Rude Warfel John McCartney Sam Miller

Escape of Kozak from County Home Stirs Community Alarm

An inmate named Kozak escaped from the county home prompting fear in local residents. Authorities issued alerts and residents were cautioned to stay indoors while search efforts continued.

Kozak

R. E. Brown Leaves Home for Town Outing

R. E. Brown, previously confined at home for several weeks, was able to go downtown on Thursday marking a step in his recovery.

R. E. Brown

Government Furnished Graves Stones For Soldiers

In 1873 the secretary of war was authorized to furnish suitable headstones for soldiers sailors and sailors buried in national cemeteries. In 1879 the authority extended to graves in private village and city cemeteries.

Secretary of War

Also Mentioned on This Page

Genealogical, Department C. A. Speer Weat Jefferson St Washingiton O. A. Speerblank Enve Sp Benjamin Franklin Hannah Lambert John and Lambert Mary Samuel Dickinson Hannah Samuel Morris Rebecca Robert Morris Rees Cadwalader and Wynne George Rodman Edith T. Cadwalader Rees Cadwalader Hannah Dillon Bible Edwin Howard Isaac D Mary P the Stars By Keith Molesworth Irvin J. Cobb Will Rogers James Cagney Dick Powell al Jolson Bill Robinson Sanford Tommy Mac Haskins Bank Peoria Ill J. and M. Tire Shop Harold M. Cooper Iowa State Liquor Commission Clara Faulkner Washington City Carol Hinton Bruce Hanna Crawfordsville Ed Gray Clyde Pratt Tom Clark Wisie Long W. A. Co Gray P. G. Ahrens Emden III Mrs James Galloway Waterloo Everett Simpson Harold Diemerly South Dubuque Street Walter Bruty Elizabeth Jane Mr. Bruty Frank Bruty Lewis Baker East 3Rd Street Everett Stewart Jeannette McElhinney Sen Home Win Smouse N. D. Anderson C. C. Hillhouse Minick North Jim McCutcheon Perry Ellis Appanoose County Centerville A. J. Dawson Petit Jury Don Beatty A. M. RE. Church Y. W Noecker North Ave Chas. Schulty Roscoe Mechanical Man Rodney Crail Roy Mapel Board of Supervisors Fred Bauer West Chester Bauer Wee Daryl Fetters Margaret Fienner Junior Hamil Carol Morgan Dale Earls Muscatine Clarence Hotle E. S. Percival Cleveland Hotle Bert Dill Rachel Chilcote Washington’ Street Old Age Pension Office Beulah Fern Nordyke Wendell C. Davis Leon Oliver Todd St. Louis Eva Tom Duncan John Naughton Parnell Gazeman Chamber of Commerce Marel Michel Woop Telham Robert Stevens Iowa Southern Utilities Co Mrs. James Jones R. H. McKee Cambridge, Ill Charles Atkinson Will Augustine Dublin Lewis Warren John Lemmon Mrs. Lemmon Ralph Edwards W. B. Edwards University Hospital Lews City Charley Guzeman Mrs. Murray Grinnell Emil Pfeiffer Keota 8. C. Pearson Leona McGraw Stoll, Arnold White, Josephus Welch, Eusebus H Rocking Chair Douglas Fairbanks, Sr Lady Ashley Associated Press Fairbanks Marion Schwing Westchester Sewer Commission Child Study Front New York Times Sparta Ray Tracy WN. D. Anderson Tennessee Gaso Sunday Register Hugh Dougall Tulips John Timmerman
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