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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1933
Page
3
Genealogical notes list marriage bonds filed with the Washington County District Clerk through 1865. Entries include names of contracting parties, ages, residences, and officiants such as Rev. Robt. S. Dinsmore, Rev. Joseph Kenton, and J. P. judges. Notable entries feature Anderson Dawson, Williamson Manatt, and others with dates in 1852.
The piece highlights Ella Reister, living in Washington, aged 77, performing house chores, caring for Archie Harvey, and recalling Col. Isaiah Moore. It also notes local figures like Miss Lacey Sampson recovering from surgery, hospital board changes with Mrs. Stella Latehem, and ongoing flu recovery at T. L. Brookhart’s.
Muscatine and Louisa counties organized a joint drainage district No 13 and island levee district board. J Henry Schaefer named chairman of the drainage board. Kenneth Cotter named clerk. For the island district St J Cotter Columbus Junction named chairman with Kenneth Cotter as clerk. Bond requirements set for engineers at two pumping stations.
A crew led by Hugh Teeter with Sherm Crone Ed Wiley and a man named Sherlock is constructing cement bridges east of town near the James Palmer place. They live in a wagon with four or five bunks, cook their own meals, and sweep the wagon before dinner. They plan durable cement culverts and bridges expected to last long.
Honored guest Mrs Otto Pp Dede formerly Doll Buckley of Baltimore was centerpiece at several parties by the Bach elor Maids club in Washington. Bank directors, including W A Cook and Col C J Wilson, were re elected for the New Year. Governor Kendall urged new normal schools with Washington eyed as a site. Gust Bramer plans to move his East Washington tailoring shop to the square. The shoe stock of Charles Thompson on the east square was sold to a Fairfield man at a receivers sale.
The board discussed a sixty day termination notice, payroll status, and bond requirements for the district engineer. A tour of the district was proposed with a committee including Beik Grana view Sauer and an engineer to observe plant operation next week. The Michael creek diversion project and landowner grievances over ditch work were also raised. Local births and moves, church and social group activities, and funeral attendance fill a long community update.
A collection of wry observations on social habits and everyday quirks. The musings touch on manners, work, speech, and small town life with asides about Christmas customs and local characters.
The article warns fatigue and mental lapses exceed reckless behavior as a cause of crashes. It urges rest after long night drives, avoiding extended trips, staying alert, controlling temper, and prioritizing safety to prevent accidents and injuries.
The first annual Wayland State Bank stockholders meeting held Jan 10 saw 138 of 250 shares represented. New officers elected include President C. Allen Vice President A. B. Magdefrau Engineer C. L. Graber Assistant Cashier Marie Imhoff. Directors listed include Dr. J. R. McKirahan Dr. BE. C. Allen John R. Wenger Jacob G. Roth H. L. Kauffman Otto Frey A. B. Magdefray J. W. Witting and Frank Eicher. Bank stock rose by 55 000 amid the era of depression. Visitors and local events noted follow.
A roundup of marriages births moves and gatherings in Mt Pleasant and nearby towns. Notables include the Anderson McClintic marriage in Carthage Illinois with the couple to reside in Allison Iowa and a newborn for Leonard Ross of Winfield. Community events feature Golden Glow club at Elvin Palm’s, farm bureau gathering near Coppock, and birthday shower for Severt with cards from Philathea class. Milo Kemp delivered 5380 turkeys averaging 13 lbs each to A C Gingerich near Wellman, totaling over 2400 dollars in sales over the past year.
Moine s visits at her parents home and Sun Ellis Rickey of Wellman did grinding for Ralph Ashby and John Bauers. Mrs Stransky and Mrs Fisher visited at Mrs Needley s, Sr. all day Tuesday. Mrs Stransky visited Mrs Hamilton Tuesday while she recovers. Orva Scott delivering corn to Joe Belka. Join Allens of Washington visited at Marion Stransky s last Sunday. Milford Andersons of Prairie Flower ate dinner with Carl D Andersons. Vera Preby and Keening youth attended Luella Long shower at Geo Stump s last Thursday. Miv Linty married Paul Stump last Tuesday.
Mrs Lyle Oldfield is improving slowly. Mildred Foster visited. E Fiemings spent a few days last week. Nate Young drove to Des Moines Sunday to meet Julius Dempsey a traveling salesman from New York. They plan a four to five week trip through southern Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota. C Patterson was a business visitor in Washington Tuesday. Mrs W H Anderson and son Ted visited Washington Wednesday morning. John Miller bailed straw for John Patterson Thursday afternoon.
Franklin Center teachers plan declamatory and spelling contests after a Wednesday meeting. Mrs Will Moore entertained the Singer Longers. Dolores Macon recovered from a sudden illness. Emil Finke and Dale Atkinson dined with Legionnaires. Keith Farrier visited his grandmother Dickinson. John Atkinson stacked and burned stalks. Mrs Warren Long is again mobile after illness.
Miss Clara Witting visited the weekend with Miss Wilma Palmer. Sunday dinner guests at the Will Miller home included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ballard and son Billy, and Mrs. B. F. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kephart visited Homer Kephart. The Hesseltines attended William Eckles funeral. The Eden family spent Monday at Will Millers. No school Wednesday due to illness. Ladies Aid family dinner at Harry Bishop home. a good crowd attended. Neighbors butchered as several helped with work.
Pilotburg reports Carl D. Anderson and Marion Stransky attended the livestock shipping association event in Washington Tuesday evening. Mrs Ralph Hamilton and Mr Joan Long are both improving after illness. Miss Letha Ashby of Des Moines is mentioned in the sparse local notes.
Kansas State College President P. D. Farrell and Iowa State College Dean C. I Curtiss will speak at two night mass meetings during Farm and Home Week in Ames February 6 to 14. They will cover wealth without money and European tenancy systems. Morning sessions discuss economic topics including the domestic allotment plan and tariffs with city officials and educators hosting.
A University of Iowa hosted debate in March grows into a mid west eastern event with the University of Florida and West Virginia joining. More than a dozen teams will discuss canceling war debts, travel March 3 and 4 as speech teachers from Wyoming Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Washington St. Louis and Northwestern attend.
Iowa City January report notes University of Iowa faculty members join a national research council. Represented are Dr. Henry L. Rietz head of mathematics, Dean Carl B. Seashore from the graduate college, James N. Pearce physics, Edward Bartow chemistry, Arthur C. Trowbridge geology, Joseph Bodine zoology, and George P. D. Stoddard child development.
In WAVERLY IOWA Judge T A Beardmore schedules a hearing for January 23 on a petition for a temporary injunction against Fairbanks Morse Co Sumner operator. C W Pennington Sumner claims the company seeks to restrict construction of an electric plant in the city following a contract granted after a special election last year.
Iowa records show inheritance taxes of 1815.26 collected on the W. W. Littell estate of Des Moines. Taxable estate valued at 22690.94 included Des Moines real estate, Liberty bonds and promissory notes. Beneficiaries listed are Otto Litteis and Lester Litters, Corydon. Beatrice Caldwell and her daughters Francis and Wilberta of Storm Lake.
Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionaire and public relations director for the national Forty and Eight will be guest of honor at a state dinner in Des Moines. The event is planned for January 18 by the Polk county Forty and Eight society with Dr. L V Feike as program committee chairman.
Newton Iowa January 18 Members of the Cooperative Dairyland association here will hold their annual meeting January 24. An annual election of officers and board of directors will be held, plus review of the past year's business. There will be preaching at Pleasant Hill Church Sunday January 22. Mrs Sarebet will deliver the message. Everyone is invited.
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