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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1938

Page

5

Roy Fread Family Relocates to L Hering Farm

East Sunset residents report the Roy Fread family moving with three children Kenneth Margaret and Renny to the Lew is Hering farm former home of the Clarence Hering family. Roy Fread to work for Mr Hering this year. Numerous local visits and social gatherings noted among neighbors.

Roy Fread L. Hering Farm East Sunset Clarence Hering Kenneth Margaret Renny Lewis Hering Fread Hering Joe Kolesick Homer Paulsgrove Phillip Marshall Baby Winfield Bert Spangler Ralph Howell Willard Joe Wilson Columbus Junction Edgar Stout Richard Autdrey Washington Miles Stout Levi Simmons Ralph Borman Homer Pausgrove Ainsworth Mr. Fread Pavulsgrove J. J. Rich Jake Graber Rov Boettcher Olds J. E. Widmer Joe Schlatter J. K. Lemley Jesse Harvey Oscar Hughes Near Washington Vallmer Davis Frank Scranton Near West Chester Wayne Scranton Falls Village Connecticut Harry Jones Sam Shafoose Jake Ernest Roy Kephart Velma Alvin Homer Kephart Lawrence Mildren Earl Kephart Bertha Wanda Stout Arthur Hoshart Ulmer Freyenberger P. J. Graber Paul Howell S. K. Orris Dick Blanchard Robert Doris John Sehrell Lafe Klopfenstein Clive

Lexington Notes From January Community Roundup

Local column records a busy week in Lexington with visits from Swain Beatty and family and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart. Activities include a Farm Bureau demonstration on canning, P T A meeting, Ladies Aid lunches, and student state tests. Notices mention a death in Los Angeles and a postponed Ladies Aid meeting.

Wade Gardner Lexington Swain Beatty Gertrude Amanda Jim Schulty Charles Stewart Glen Knapp Gladys Elaine Mesdames Will Anderson Ted Anderson Albert Paul Mort Emde Ethel Paul Prairie Flower Church County Farm Bureau West Lexington Ladies Aid Ross Pences Lexington P. T. A Netzer James Patterson Iwvle Oldfield Carl Oldfield Lexington School Union School Willard Patterson Betty Harold Tadlock Richad Gardner Dean Emde Capitola Wivynn David Flading Ola Eyeetone Young Los Angeles Young Lexiington Everette Huber Ira Huber Wm. Flynn Chicago Lloyd Griggs Pauline McDowell Howard Gardner Maple Crest Wellman John Richard Gardner Robin

Mrs Curt Mitchell Visits Dublin Family in January

Mrs Curt Mitchell and her son Maurice of Springville arrived in Dublin Friday evening to visit the Nick Times home. Maurice returned Sunday while Mrs Mitchell stayed longer. Roscoe Roberson and wife visited their daughter Mrs John Hough on Wednesday. Arch Sanders and Verna Mangold also appear in social notes. Nick Tinnes reported a lost horse.

Della Richardson Washington Jim Stewart Levi Simmons John Simmons Winfield Harry Steve Dale Jones Charles Biklen Burlington Latimer Davis Muscatine J. E. Widmer Farm Bureau H. J. Mancoid Diblin Curt Mitchell Maurice Springville Nick Times Mitchell Roscoe ‘Roberson John Hough Arch Sanders George Wright Verna Mangold Nick Tinnes

Townsend Family Moves to New Home in Ainsworth

Amboy residents report Ray Townsend and his wife moved into their Ainsworth house purchased last fall on January 14. Everette Stewart family also moved to Townsend farm. Neighbors shared a pot luck supper with the Townsends and visitors from Burlington and nearby families.

Earl White Amboy Ray Townsend Ainsworth Everette Stewart Townsend Ray Whiteman Conn Burlington Oscar Freeland Ray Rathmel Connie Earl Megdelsen Robert and Girard Tom McGraw Will Brown L. G. Roberts Roberts Bros

Kines Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Richland

Mr and Mrs George Kines of Richland marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary January 12 at home in Richland. They wed in Julian North Carolina and moved to Richland 45 years ago. They have three sons Floyd Roy and Julius. The celebration featured a new radio gift from children and their spouses.

Richland George K Kimes Kime Julian North Carolina Floyd Roy Oskaloosa Julius Wayland Arthur Smith Jamaica Richland Clarion W. C. DeBruin Merlyn Schnug Herman Eagle Clay Hal Figgine Lem Horning Betty Prunty Samt. Wright A. (. Roach Parsons College Simpson College Fairfield Simpson Parsons F. M. Johnson H. L. Cole Moulton Frank Mayer Des Moines Kalona Tom Stewart Vrain D. C. Olive Pasadena Calif Ralph

Birthday celebration honors Alice Mancold at Vincent home

The Howard Mancold family was hosted for supper at Elmer Vincent's home on Wednesday to celebrate Alice Mancold's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Tinnes and Mrs. Curt Mitchell visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Evelyn Tinnes and Janet.

Howard Mancold Elmer Vincent Alice Nick Tinnes Curt Mitchell Evelyn Tinnes Janet

Brandeis Presses $5,250 Monthly Support in Divorce Case

In Los Angeles the wealthy clubman E John Brandeis and Claire Brandeis faced a maintenance action. The couple’s Riviera Country Club polo team members were excused from testifying as attorneys stipulated Brandeis owns valuable ponies and resides in a luxurious club suite.

E. John Brandeis Los Angeles Claire Blavette Brandeis Riviera Brandeis

Mrs Montgomery Travels to Wisconsin for McGinnis Home

Prairie Center January 14 report notes Joe McGinnis of Union Grove Wis formerly of Havre dies relatives inform Montgomery sister of McGinnis heads to Wisconsin. Community life includes dinners visits and local social events with multiple households hosting neighbors and church group activities.

Mrs. Montgomery Wisconsin McGinnis Don Wylie Prairie Center Joe McGinnis Union Grove Wis Havre M. M. Montgomery Ralph Howell Crawfordsville Marion Sheetz Roy Foss Donald George Zeck C. H. Wolfe Annabelle Esther Wolfe Junior Koehler Tohn Nayadley Donna Lea Wylie Ainsworth School Esther Washington Theodore Oltman Hilda Albert Robert Oltman Wilbur Payton Hartsburg John Simmering

Vacation notes and family events from Westchester community

Mrs Hazel Rohrer of Washington D C sends greetings from Albuquerque New Mexico marking her vacation and the fifty fourth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A S Niffenegger of Iowa City. The report lists relatives visiting Iowa City and stories of illness and social meetings in the area.

Mrs Hazel Rohrer Albuquerque, N. M R. C. Ferguson Westchester Hazel C. Rohrer ISS. A. Co Washington Albuquerque N. Mex Niffenegger Iowa City Dean Niffenegger Ames Clarence Nifmegger Helen Ivan Niffenegger Kathleen Bruty Lucille Bowie Homer Porter Brock A. W. McBlain Nes Moines Children’s Department Agnes Ross Mie Glen McCarel Newburgh Jesse K. Harvey Carl Mercer Corning Ferguson Mercer Hewitt This ‘Lace Hecker Court House Ottumwa Mt. Carol James Stancer

Frank Bailey Reports Father Improving at Home

Frank Bailey says his father Wm. Bailey is improving and on the road to recovery after his accident. Frank has helped care for him as Mrs. Wilfred Smith also spent time with her father at the hospital. The town notes a community meeting at Havre school with an extra food program, and several local families attend funerals and gatherings over the weekend.

Frank Bailey West Sunset Wm. Bailey Frank Wilfred Smith Myral Smith Mason Farm Fred Spangster Harold Russell Harrison Winfield Havre al Hahn Charles Biklen Burlington John D. Jones Charlie Jeffries G. W. Mast Will Mitchell Sam Baker Sam Wittmer William Bailey Donnie Barr Donald Baker Cvick

Birthday dinner honors two men at Dillavou home

In Crawfordsville on January 12, Clarence Moorhead and Orne Dillavou celebrated their shared birthday at the Dillavou residence near Lockridge. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moorhead, Mary Lillian, and the Dillavu dog Mike died during the event. Also noted is the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Sibey of West Chester, Ohio.

Nellie Manners Crawfordsvlle Clarence Moorhead Mary Lillian Orne Dillavou Lockridge Dillavou Mike Marion Borders Wallace Sibey Wett Chester Ohio Sibey Mary

Columbus Junction State Bank Directors Re-Elected

The annual stockholders meeting in Columbus Junction re elected G. W. Weber J. J. Robertson J. D. Guinn T. N. ONeill Rudolph Schlichting Dale Edmonson and Roy Aringdale as directors. Officers named include G. W. Weber president T. N. ONeill vice president H Lee Huston cashier and assistants Anna Mulbern Albert Toms and K H Robertson. Mrs Charles Eliason was hospitalized after a hip fracture from a fall. Cyclonettes travel to Davenport for a return basketball game vs I A C girls, after 49 to 17 loss in Des Moines area.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Columbus Junction State Bank G. W. Weber J. J. Robertson J. D. Guinn T. N. O'Neill Rudolph Schlichting Dale Edmondson Roy Aringdale H. Lee Huston Anna Mulbern Albert Toms K. H. Robertson Charles Eliason Des Moines

Local notes and obituaries from Columbus Junction area

Community items include a trial mention of a mother linked to a baby death after paralysis, fund raising by the Ladies Aid at Forbes Walker farm sale netting 62 dollars, and visits by Marie Goode at Davenport. Des Moines trip for Bloomquist children to see Rev. W. A. Bloomquist in Veterans hospital. Death of Mrs. Ella Shepherd, 73, former local resident, with burial in Minneapolis and survivors including three sons and three sisters.

Ladies’ Aid Society Conesville Methodist Church Forbes-Walker Here Marie Goode Business College Davenport Dewey Conrad Bloomquist Des Moines W. A. Bloomquist Veterans’ Hospital Alex Mahaffey Wilton Vince Myers Canada A. E. Burket Pearl Bilting Indian Creek Club Ralph Morris H. Johnston Shepherd Ella Shepherd Minneapolis Ella Sullivan John Sullivan Columbus Junction Maria Sullivan

Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Masonic Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Master Mason M. EF McDaniel presides, with Warden 4 W Yard as secretary.

Washington Loage No A. F A. M M. EF. McDaniel W. M W. Yard Aseretary

Train Schedules and Stops for California and Midwest Lines

Daily departures and arrivals listed for multiple rail lines including No 13 Apache No 2 Local No 44 Californian No 4 Golden State Limited No 11 Apache No 1 Local No 43 Californian No 3 Golden State Limited Macxville Branch No 430 Mixed Train No 429 Mixed Train Nos 3 and 4 have California passenger stops only and No 43 stops by advanced notice. Also shown are mixed trains Nos 23 and 22 and Southwest Limited departures.

Macxville California L. Goodlander Co. F. Anderson

Burlington Trailways Westbound and Fastbound Schedules

Daily bus times from Washington to Chicago and Omaha listed for two routes. Westbound Bus 1 departs 4 05 p m and 8 30 a m. Fastbound Bus 8 departs Omaha to Chicago at 8 35 and 10 25 a m. Tickets available at Bus Depot Colonashotel for coast to coast trips via local RAT TRACT.

Burlington Trailways Chicago Omaha Washington Chile Colonas Hotel

Browning Wrote The Lost Leader Over Wordsworth Laureate

The poet Robert Browning wrote The Lost Leader in response to Samuel Taylor Coleridge's praise for Wordsworth accepting the poet laureate post. The piece critiques poetic peers who abandoned rebel ideals.

Browning Wordsworth

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Simpson Finance Co Washington Co Journal Building Dublin R. Townsend Geo. Kines A. Neville Claire Blavette Dixie Dugan BY Striebel & Mevoy Thank You MR. Blish Dixie Mickey Ladies Aid Orville Griggs Clark Bauer Howard Stewart W. B. Rittenhouse Mr. Cummings Johnny Patty Hotlo H. B. Cummings Lee Huston State Bank Lou Borders Cyclonettes Davyenport Virginia Broadway Detroit Official Washington Directory City & County Richard Stewart Ethel Grecian R. R. Noonan W. P. Rawn Helen Cresswell Harriet Coulter Harold Putnam Marion George County Lester B A. C. Peterson S. Second Ave Iowa Optometrists Ralph W Thompson Washington Loan & Trust Lemley & Yard General Insurance Washington Independent School District B. A. Ralston Harland W. Mead Della Patton Eithe McCreedy Glenn Mace P. L. Etter T. J. Pease A. EB. Atchison C. W. Tucker Officers Lloyd Lytle W. H. Fulton P. L. Jordan O. J. Brown Earl Jackson C. C. Reister C. E. Lemley Kyle Park Marian &. Bailey Frank V. Miller J. B. Lemmon Lester H. Orr O. F. Boller J. H. Squire Will Dupuis W. Carl Hedges Fred Reid City Library Eva Denny Homer Stephen Sherman’s Funeral Home West Main St State Bank Corner Washington St Theodore B. Bailey Nicola North Side Square Phone W. Livingston Eveready Lowe Chiropractors Chas, C, Brown
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