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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1940

Page

8

Mrs Shalla Hosts Kyseli Vomacka Fruit and Coffee

Prairie Flower reports a Friday evening gathering at the Joseph Shalla home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Knotek and the writer. Mrs. Shalla served kyseli vomacka fruit cake and coffee as local social notes mention planning for a Richmond reception and other community activities.

Martha Thrasher Prairie Flower Joe Knotek Joseph Shalla Myrtle Booth Irs Anna Reeves Clayde Knapp Washington Unit 16 Arthur Durst Donald Caves Frederic Smith E. L. Smith L. W. Turnipseed Mildred Thatcher George Miller Helen Jenkins Henry Witthoft Clarence Timmons Miss McDowell M. E Walter Jackson O. P. Schulty

Obituary for Nona Pearl Ayres of Kalona

Nona Pearl Ayres born February 1, 1883 died January 15, 1940 at 56.9. She married Cadwell Grady in Kalona on January 8, 1901 and had two children Leslie Gilbert and Earl Washington. Survived by husband, two grandchildren Gayle and Cloyce, sister Ella Small, brothers L L Ayres and Huber Ayres. Funeral at Kalona Methodist Church with Rev. S T Peterson. burial Sharon Hill Cemetery. pallbearers six nephews Fay Dale Maynard Floyd Clifford and Kenneth Ayres.

Nona Pearl Ayres John Arminda (Thurman) Ayres Cadwell Grady Kalona Leslie Gilbert Earl Washington Gayle Grady Sibert Cloyce Grady Mrs. Ella Small Brighton L. L. Ayres Wellman Huber Ayres Iowa City Jesse Ayres T. Peterson Sharon Hill Fay Dale Maynard Floyd Clifford Kenneth Ayres

Valley Couple’s Visit Noted in Local Society

A short Valley society item notes Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Deal spent several days visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. C. Churchill reports the occasion with details of arrivals and departures.

Chas. Churchill Valley J. E. Deal

Bargain ad for Old Mohawk Medicine at McDaniel Drug Store

The McDaniel Drug Store advertises Old Mohawk Medicine at 49 cents for a two week supply. If unsatisfied, shoppers can get a full refund. The copy claims benefits for stomach acidity pains tiredness poor sleep and constipation related poisoning.

McDaniel Drug Store

Washington mourns Alois Beiter in fatal car crash

Last week in Washington relatives gathered for the funeral of Alois Beiter who died from injuries after a Monday evening automobile accident. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Churchill and many local residents. Gerald Feltz returned to Richland high school after holidays. George Frank to serve on the petit jury.

Washington Alois Beiter Jones Funeral Home Charles Churchill Charles Henry Arlene Myrtle Frank Francis Feltz W. J. Pfeiffer Doyle Pfeifer Willie Augustine Lee Henry Richard Marjorie Roger Sheetz Ethel Maye Bailey Otto Pfeifer Clark Pfeifer Will Brinning Beatrice Klett Barbara Henry Gerald Donald Jessie Nebraska Gerald Feltz Richland George Frank Petit Jury

Snowbound County Faces Road Closures and Community Tasks

The region endured a severe snow storm over the weekend causing blocked roads and delayed duties. Charlie Churchill and helpers assisted with beef butchering, while funeral services for Mrs Augusta Pehler were held at L A Jones funeral home with a listed pallbearers team.

Pehler Avgusta Pehler L. A. Jones Funeral Home F. W. Eastwood Presbyterian Church Ber Jal Ainsworth Cemetery C. S. Lemmon Tom Rickey Harry Hazelett J. Clayton Clayton Neiswanger C. R. McCutchen

Golf Ball Breaks Pipe in Australian Golf Incident

A golfer in Australia faced a startling moment when a ball from a different tee struck his pipe, breaking it at the stem. The incident occurred as players prepared for a long drive, leaving the golfer unsettled but uninjured.

Australia

Faithful Mourner Kit Rose the Chestnut Mare at London Cabby’s Funeral

Faithful mourner Kit Rose the chestnut mare led the funeral procession for William Rose one of London's last old time cabbies. Rose had driven licensed cab in Blackheath since age thirteen and his equine companion attended the memorial in a unique tribute.

William Rose London Kit Rose Blackheath

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