Local Notes Roundup from Washington and Surrounding Areas
Jessie Stewart heads to California for an indefinite stay to visit sister Mrs Alice Reynolds with trips to Los Angeles San Diego and El Cajon. Local shoppers report Mr and Mrs B E Kann visiting Washington from near Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Stewart
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
el Cajon
Calif
Alice Reynolds
Miss Stewart
Reister & Sons
BE. R. Kann
Fairfield
Washington
J. EK. Frey
Cy Bush
Res
Add Jackson
Frank Jackson
Moore
W. I. Hinl
South Marion Avenue
Otis Robinson
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Noted
Allen Hunsaker was discharged from the hospital last evening. Metta Nelson of Washington and Mrs. Lee Sanders of Keota were admitted last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Hunsaker
Metta Nelson
Washington
Lee Sanders
Keota
Harriett Andrews Rites Held After Chicago Death
Brighton observes funeral for Harriett Andrews 73 born here many years ago. She died Sunday in Chicago. services were at her brother J F Frazey’s home. Survived by husband Dr A H Andrews, daughter Mrs Loire White and three sons. Also five grandchildren and five siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhua Helmick
Brighton
Harriett Andrews
Chicago
J. F. Frazey
Marjorie Beauchamp
Hillsboro
Grace Wanerus
Archer
Wm. Koepnic
Fred Grosseup
Atlantic Abot
Fred Wanerus
Frank Stine
Birmingham
Chas. Eyestone
Clifford Eyestone
East Moline
Funeral services for Mrs. Hays held Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. John Hays were conducted Thursday morning at 10 30 by Rev H J Corcoran at Sherman s funeral home. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Mrs Hays of South Avenue RD died in Chicago while visiting a son. her body was returned home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hays
Sherman
H. J. Corcoran
Elm Grove Cemetery
Hays
South Avenue RD
Chicago
Cotter Couple Visits Brother-in-law Sister in Hospital
Mr and Mrs Will E Jones of Cotter visited yesterday and called on Mrs John Jones who is ill in Washington County Hospital supporting her condition with concern from family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will E. Jones, Cotter
Jones
John Jones
Washington County Hospital
Bear vows new methods for match with Atkinson
Cedar Rapids wrestler Jimmy Bear writes to V F W athletic committee chairman A E Palmer saying he plans a new method of attack for his bout with Rev Jack Atkinson at city hall Saturday. Bear says if facing a heavier opponent he relies on clever old fashioned wrestling rather than brute force and notes he has trained with heavier men to be in top shape in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Jimmy Bear
Cedar Rapids
A. E. Palmer
V. F. W. Athletic Show Committee
Jack Atkinson
City Hall
Washington
Tit
Jimmy
China
Poultry Marketing Association Holds County Meeting
A Cooperative Poultry Marketing Association session was held yesterday afternoon in the G A R rooms. Twelve county groups attended. Grant Lindsay of Fairfield reviewed two years of plant accomplishments and plans for the coming year. Rev. Mr. Welty of Richer spoke on cooperative marketing linking religion and industry, noting California raisin growers as a model. Mrs. Richardson of Ottumwa spoke and left for Oakville to address a similar group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Poultry Marketing Association
Grant Lindsay
Fairfield
Mr. Welty
The
Richer Church
California
Welty
Richardson
Ottumwa
Oakville
Stylish Shoes Added to Moore’s Bootery Rack
Vernon McAvoy and sons Dennis and Dewey of Moline visited Saturday with Mrs. Nary McAvoy. Centerville visitors Mr and Mrs Arthur Pagitt joined in local calls. Leo Lewis recovering from an appendectomy at Washington County Hospital. Dr A C Peterson also recovering from an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon McAvoy
Dennis and
Dewey
Moline
Nary McAvoy
Arthur Pagitt
Centerville
John Custer
Willis Richards
D. F. Macon
Washington
Henry Leichty
P. W. Widmer
John
Pete Kaufman
Henderson Brooks
Nellie Brooks
St. James
Hall
Leo Lewis
Washington County Hospital
A. C. Peterson
Five Generations Reported in Kensler Family
In Peoria Illinois the Kenslar family line extends with the birth of a girl Saturday night to Mr and Mrs K E B Buhe at Methodist hospital. Mrs William Kensler aged 86 of Washington Iowa becomes a great great grandmother and EB G Hallberg and his wife become grandparents. Hallberg works as a printer at The Journal Transcript and is noted as the youngest grandfather in the staff. The great grandmother was the wife of A B Pierson of Galesburg Illinois who has died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Journal-Transcript
William Kenslar
K. E B. Buhe
Caroline
Methodist Hospital
Willam Kensler
Washington
Iowa
EB. G. Hallberg
Hallberg
North Gendale Ave
Ainsworth Beats Crawfordsville 39 20 in Hoops Clash
Ainsworth won its seventh victory in 16 starts as Bryce Lord scored 20 points to lead the winners against Crawfordsville 39 to 20. Blankenhorn topped Crawfordsville with 10 points. The Ainsworth seconds won 12 to 11 in the preliminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ainsworth High School
Crawfordsville
Bryce Lord
Blankenhorn
Ainsworth Seconds
Wellman Defeats Kinross in 39 25 Victory
Wellman defeated Kinross 39 to 25 in a Kinross home game. Wellman led 6 6 early, then 15 9 at halftime. Ross scored 19 for Wellman, Moothart 10, and Yoder 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Kinross
Son
Ross
Moothart
Yoder
Grade Schools Open Season in Grade Y League
Heights defeated Lincoln 9 0 in the first game at the Y and lists players from Heights Lincoln Wallace and Centennial. Referee Gene Trask coaches named include Everett Burham Francis Mangold Truman Hysel and Jack Watson. Schedule shows early January February matchups between Heights Lincoln Wallace and Centennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heights
Lincoln
Bill Gallagher
Bob Burham
Tom Goodwin
Dale Palmer
Richard Miller
Bill Freeman
Calvin Little
Keith Cook
Bill Peters
Carl Little
Roger Chapman
Tex Lee
Gerald Smith
Otis Kelley
John Baldridge
Lewis Spindler
Charlee Bartz
Lyle Box
Jack Paul
Wallace
Centennial
Frederick Pheller
Ralph Curl
Paul Maxwell
Casey Jones
Junior Batterson
James Gilchrest
Herman Doran
Hugh Boyd
Jack Pauls
Wayne Pratt
Harry Donaldson
Doyle Gray
Roger McKeown
Francis Shaffer
Bill Brewer
Bob Bothvick
Douglas Morrison
Dick McCleery
Clayton Ward
Jack James
Gene Trask
Rcames
Everett Burham
Francis Mangold
Truman Hysel
Jack Watson
Heighty
Hatchery Owners Meet in Washington Ninth District
Hatchery owners from Mt. Pleasant New London Winfield Burlington Stockport Washington and nearby areas attended a district meeting at the American Legion club rooms in the city hall. County chairman Harry Ramseyer led arrangements and Richard Lomsdale conducted the program. John Yousling provided music and John O Connell spoke on the hatchery outlook for 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Club
Fred Wagner
Harry Ramseyer
Richard Lomsdale
John Yousling
Lorden Music Shop
Charles Vincent
John O'Connell
Lost Nation
New London
Winfield
Burlington
Stockport
Washington
Birthday Celebration for Cleo with Classmates and Teachers
The article describes a birthday party including seventh and eighth grade classmates, their teacher Willis Wittmer and Mrs. Wittmer. About thirty guests enjoyed games, refreshments by Mrs. McCoy and Mary Frances, and Cleo opened many birthday gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Wittmer
Washington Tops Maquoketa JC In Wild 49 to score
Gene Tucker led Washington with 15 points, guarding tough and pushing the tempo as Washington defeated Maquoketa JC 49 to something amid a frantic first half. Jones led Maquoketa with 11, while Stites Bishop and Griffith contributed for the Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Jones
Washington
Griffith
Cardinal
Cardinals
Tucker
Stites
Bishop
Brighd
Krabill
Carstensen
Stewart
Kelper
Newnam
Morrison
Fry
Dickinson
Williams
Luckish
Ce Jones
M Jones
Schieb
Claussen
Hayes
Crandall Takes Over Sinclair Service Station
Dale Crandall officially leased the Sinclair service station on North Iowa Avenue from John Roth. A Washington resident for sixteen years, Crandall has worked with Roth recently and plans to add new equipment and a full line of Sinclair products. The station, remodeled last summer, will continue its high quality service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Crandall
Sinclair
Iowa Avenue
John Roth
Dale
Washington
Ben
George Wilson Faces G. O. P. Governor Primary Vote
The article describes George Wilson’s campaign in the Republican gubernatorial primary with criticisms of Governor Kraschel’s administration. It highlights party fundraising contrasts, Lincoln and Washington birthday gatherings, and disputed tax burdens. It notes a $25 per plate Jackson Day dinner and calls it a costly feast amid proposed limits on state taxes and debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Washington
Cook
Kraschel
Nebraska
Iowa
Qook
Missionary Group Hosts Potluck and Study Evening
Mrs. E. H. Messer and Clara Faulkner hosted the Baptist Young Woman's Missionary Society at Messer’s home for a potluck supper. After 6:30, three chapters from The Flying Boat were studied. A terms usage contest and a business meeting followed. fourteen members and three guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Messer
Clara Faulkner
Chapter L Tri T T plans national meeting and new chapter
Crawfordsville Jan. 12 The regular business session of Chapter L of T T T discussed only routine matters at Helen Huston home. A Washington Wayland Crawfordsville committee led by Mrs Mabel Monson arranged for the national convention to be held in Washington. Locally, some members will travel to Mediapolis Friday to organize a new chapter with Grace Smith and Irene Anwyl named among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
L of
T.T.T
Helen Huston
Tri-T
Washington Wayland
Mabel Monson
Nationa
Washington
Mediapolis
Grace Smith
Irene Anwyl
Ward School Upgrade Urged By Y's Men
Y's Men heard Glen Mace warn that one Washington ward school building is dangerous and unfit. He outlined a program to replace four old wards with two modern ones, starting with Heights, a plan to reduce education costs by needing fewer teachers. The group praised Dr. W D Dwyer and welcomed John Tomlin, new manager of the district IRS office, to the Ottumwa club. Supt. BE A Ralston attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Heights
Glen Mace
Y's Men's Club
W. D. Dwyer
Bob Young
Bill Shannon
John Tomlin
Internal Revenue Department
Ottumwa
Supt
BE. A. Ralston
Two Anniversaries Observed by Family at Dinner
Mr and Mrs Edgar Whetstine and Flaine hosted the Skubal family at their home Saturday night for the fourteenth wedding anniversaries of both couples. Dinner was cafeteria style at 7 and the evening included social games and visiting with attendees listed from Lone Tree and guests from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Whetstine
Flaine
Skubal
Whetstine
Vincent Skubal
F. J. Skubal
Frank Skubal
Lone Tree
Esther
Bessie Love Weds Boyd Morris in Texas Presbyterian Church
The marriage of Bessie Love of Washington and Boyd Morris of Wichita Falls Texas took place Saturday at 10 am in the First Presbyterian church pastor Dr Karl Whettstone officiating. Guests included the groom's family and Miss Lettie East with H D Morris. The couple will reside at 1714 Eighth Street Wichita Falls after a Carlsbad Caverns trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Love
Washington
Boyd Morris
Wichita Falls
Texas
First Presbyterian Church
Karl Whettstone
Lettie East
H. D. Morrs
Miss East
Johanna Hill
Johnson
Goldthwaite
Morris
Washington High School
Washington County Hospital
Wichits Falls
Galveston
Wichits Falls General Hospital
Morris Credit Clothing Company
Krony Krew Meets With Mrs Horton
Krony Krew met Monday evening with Mrs Jeannette Horton at the Khristown home. Guests Chas Drish and Mrs Dean Jobe son attended as part of a Farm Bureau extension lesson conducted by Florence Scheurman from Anée cot. Township leaders from Cle Brighton and Marion township joined about twenty people to learn the lesson of Tying om Dying.
Earl Kepharts Host Oyster Supper for Birthday
Mr and Mrs Earl Kephart and Bertha hosted an oyster supper in honor of Mr Kepharts birthday. Pinochle followed the meal with guests including Homer Kephart Lawrence Mildred Roy Kephart Velma Alvin Miles Stont Wanda Roger 8 EF Sigafoose Jake Ernest and Tom Lone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Kephart
Bertha
Mr Kephart
Kepharts
Homer Kephart
Lawrence
Mildred
Roy Kephart
Velma
Alvin
Miles Stont
Wanda
Roger
EF. Sigafoose
Jake Ernest
Tom Lone
Mrs Mary Sojka Hosts Goose Dinner gathering
Mrs Mary V Sojka entertained relatives and friends at a six o clock goose dinner Sunday. Cards followed during the social hour. Guests included Edd Havel and Elaine, Milt Sojka and family, Nellie Kos, Martha and Bohumil, Charles Sojka and family, Harry Malichky and family, Pan Yansky, Wes Sojka and family, Harry Wollrab, Tony Cap, and Stanley Beranek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary V. Sojka
Edd Havel
Elaine
Milt Sojka
Nellie Kos
Martha and
Bohumil
Charles Sojka
Harry Malichky
Pan Yansky
Wes Sojka
Harry Wollrab
Tony Cap
Stanley Beranek
Payroll Tax Quarterly Begins in Iowa in 1938
Des Moines reports the Iowa unemployment compensation commission will switch to quarterly payroll tax payments for unemployment insurance. First quarter contributions are due April 1 with an 80 day delinquency window. The tax rises from 2 to 3 percent, with 90 percent to the state and 10 percent to the federal bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Bureau of Internal Revenue
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J. A. Harwood
John Teets
Otto Fritz
Jessie White
John Pohren
Francis and
Melvin
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Custer
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Billi Daut
Mrs. 1. Andrews
AL Rok & Son
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Tery
Bear
Poultry Marketing Association Meets
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Mary Frances
Cleo McCoy
Wellman Victor
Kinros
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Coln
Jimseyer
Legion
Gene Tucker
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Be. F. Muck
Lucy F. Dempsey
R. BE. Dougherty
Fred L. Stewart
Carlton CC
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Krony Krew
Mrs. Horton
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J. C. Bridges
Monti
Earl Kepharts
Mary Sojka
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