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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
7
Comings and Goings in Washington County Briefs
Local columns report brief notices of births marriages deaths and personal announcements across Washington County. Names and details summarize community changes, including transfers and social happenings.
Rural Route One News Roundup
Washington visits span several residents as Mrs. R. A. Warner and Mrs. T. L. Dodds travel to the capital. Ethel Steinmetz stays with Frank Sadel, while Howard Jacobs returns from Camp Sheridan for a ten day visit. Dodds recovers from a horse incident and mail delivery remains hindered by poor roads. Glendale school resumes after vacation as the Thomson family hosts visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Warner
Washington
Ethel Steinmetz
Frank Sadel
T. L. Dodds
George
Howard Jacobs
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Jones
Glendale
Marion Thompson
Jas, Thompson Home
Wellman and furloughs mark local Christmas homecomings
Edgar Swartzen druber returns to Camp Pike after a one week furlough. Aura Turnipseedie arrives home from Camp Pike after honorable army discharge. Irvin Curl, back from Camp Dodge after crossing the ocean, could not land and was sent to New York. Students from several colleges, including Jacob Triechman and Theodore Treichman of Cornell, are at home for the holidays. Rev Maller and family with August Pichnantz spend Christmas at What Cheer. Mrs. James Lewis visits Iowa City relatives.
Christmas Guests and Visits Across the County
A long list of Christmas visits and greetings spans Clinton to Maynard and Iowa City. Families gathered for dinners and holidays, with many travelers returning from Camp Dodge and other posts. Notable mentions include Dr. Donald Topping, the Nichols and Waite households, and service members like Lt. KE. Miller and Leo O Flaherty, plus updates on illness and travel.
Local Notes from Ainsworth Iowa Area Jan 1
Miss Carrie Evans leaves for Mt. Pleasant to attend Iowa Wesleyan College. Edith Peterson and sister Geneva visit Washington with brothers David and Arthur. Dr. Harding of Iowa City spends time here. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rowan depart for Lansing Michigan due to illness of their daughter Mrs. Homer Coppock. Mrs. J. J. Fitzgerald goes to Clarksville for illness of her daughter Mrs. Sterling Holmes. Lieut Dr M E B Anderson of Clinton visits parents then heads to Chicago for post graduate study. Grace Foster leaves for Cedar Rapids to assist in the Home of the Friendless. Howard Beenblossom and wife depart for Rock Island after visit with Mrs. Beenblossom’s sister. Winifred Herr leaves for Iowa City to attend the State University. Death announced of Mrs. Homer Coppock in Lansing Michigan with burial expected here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Carrie Evans
Mt. Pleasant
Towa Wesleyan College
Edith
Genevieve Peterson
Washington
David
Arthur
Dr. Harding
Iowa City
R. L. Stephens
Homer Coppock
J. J. Fitzgerald
Clarksville
Sterling Holmes
M. EB. Anderson
Clinton
W. H. Anderson
Chicago
Grace Foster
Haskins
Cedar Rapids
Howard Beenblossom
Rock Island
Mr. Beenblossom
E. R. Lins
Winifred Herr
State University
Lansing
Mich
Kalona Social News Grain of Kalona Area
Miss Myrtice Warner of the 8 U L visits Kalona relatives for vacation. Adah Allen and Edna visit in Iowa City. Ada Yoder from the 8S A 1 visits home during vacation. Finter and Mrs P Wagner visit in Iowa City and Atalissa. Mrs Jos Allen of Columbus Junction visits Roy Snyder. Mrs W V Shaw returns from Iowa City. H C Feister visits J R Swartzendruber. Dr EB Stutzmen of Iowa City visits Kalona today. Ray Bontager of the navy serves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah Allen
Edna
Iowa City
Miss Pugh
Williamsburg
Ada Yoder
Miss Finter
Atalissa
P. EF. Wagner
Jos. Allen
Columbus Junction
Roy Snyder
W. V. Shaw
H. C. Feister
J. R. Swartzendruber
EB. Stutzmen
Ray Bontager
The
Navy
Home for the Holidays with His Folks
A brief note states that he is at home with his parents during the holiday period, enjoying time off from his usual duties. No additional context or milestones are provided.
Iowa Game Laws Are Due for Change
Des Moines, Jan 1. Legislation likely to reshape Iowa sport laws next session. The Iowa Conservation association seeks repeal of the five year quail and prairie chicken closed season enacted last session. Reforms aim to align Iowa rules with federal migratory bird restrictions and may include fishing license changes. Vernon R. Seeburger returns to push sports legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Conservation Association
Vernon R. Seeburger
Ilinois
Dowell
Doolittle Proposes Allied Entry Into Berlin
In Washington on January 1 Representative Doolittle of Kansas Democrat introduced a resolution urging that allied and United States troops march into Berlin to demonstrate Germany’s decisive defeat and impress the German people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Berlin
Germany
Representative Doolittle
Kansas
Boone Boy Recounts German Fleet Surrender Quote
Boone Jan 1 A Boone county boy John Daugherty who witnessed the surrender of the great German fleet writes that the first words he heard a Hun sailor say after the surrender were when does the beef boat come alongside The Americans were forbidden to engage in any conversation with them so no reply was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llons
Boone
Boone County
John Daugherty
Reconstruction in France Dominates Postwar Sentiment
O. B. Bailey of Britt Iowa describes France’s peace burden and the emotional return of prisoners to a devastated country. He recalls scenes of old men kissing in villages, lists hardships of German prison camp veterans, and notes YMC A life at Nancy plus rapid repatriation of American troops after the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Bailey
Britt
Des Moines
America
Nancy
Big Y. M. CC. A
Metz
Camp Dodge
Sam
Mr. Bailey
Brest
Britt Tribune
United States
Poisonous Waste Causes Sickness Ad for Kidney Pills
An advertisement explains kidney function and how sluggish kidneys cause aches and pains. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Lemmon's Pharmacy as a fast-acting remedy for kidney and bladder trouble.
War Savings Campaign Opens January Seventeenth
The 1919 war savings drive begins with a nationwide celebration on Jan 17 the birthday of Benjamin Franklin. Harold Braddock new national director announces district directors in conference and a push to form thousands of war savings societies in industries churches and communities to promote thrift and sell 2 billion dollars in stamps during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Benjamin Franklin District
War Savings Directors
Harold Braddock
War Savings Movement
Braddock
Peace on Earth community pageant draws 1900 in Clarinda
More than 1,900 residents attended the Christmas day performance of Peace on Earth at the Clarinda armory. The pageant featured tableaux of antebellum scenes and themes of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Armory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Journal
Wash
Ington
Wellman
Donald Topping
Clara Topping
L. KE. Fleming
J. W. Hunter
Clara Waite
A. J. Nichols
A. J. Sanders
S. L. Braden
J. W. Oldaker
M. F. de Galligard
W. P. Gardner
L.L. Carr
Lavanda
Lewis Farley
Res Shepard
Fred Durian
Wes Webster
Caroll Durian
Henry Durian
Harry
Ohio
Homer Steimmel
H. M. Austin
Camp Funston
Kaw
Raymond Austin
Sigourney
Austin
C. C. Gardner
Excelsior Springs
N. B. Turnipseed
Mamie
Henry Turnipseed
Owen Turnipseed
Irvin Rickey
F. D
R. E
Will Dlumenstine
Chas
Skola
Kalona
Henry Lauser
Wilton
Jesse Longwell
Andrew Moore
Frances
Ethel Jarvis
Oelwein
Jay
Tom
Dan B. Miller
California
Amos Swartzendruber
Jess Swartzendruber
Alberta
Canada
Heston
Kana
Ethel Ayers
Helen Moon
Vinton
Marshall Crosett
Otis Miller
Helen Downing
Jessie Hammer
Wehr
Amy Folger
Tilbert Kelso
Marengo
Earl Wiedline
F. HW. Wiedline
Willis Ash
KE. D. Miller
Camp Oxlethorpe
Philip Wanrus
Keithsboro
Amos Hull
Morton
Fairfield
Myrtice Warner
U. L
Kansan
Toto
W.S.S
Kuppenheimer
Ford
Sam Peck
East Side Square
BOB. Ok — Re. Ee Ams Val Clothing Company
Arpa
Washington, Iowa
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