Memorial Patrol Day and Local Arts News Recap
January 23 marks a Highway Patrol Day with a wreath ceremony at Elm Grove Cemetery for Mrs. Alex Miller, and a government school of instruction on January 24 shifts attendance. The issue notes upcoming musical recital by Daryl Layton at Pomona College, and long itemized local society notes including recitals, movements, and service members missing in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Patrol
Alex Miller
Elm Grove Cemetery
Daryl “Layton
Pomona College
Claremont
Passing Years In Washington Mentioned In 1918 Records
A 1918 column notes Jean nette Cherry McElhinney moving to Des Moines to become secretary for Sen. A Claire Dewey, with prior experience as court reporter and secretary to attorney Marsh Bailey. The item also covers safety emblems for accident‑free drivers, YW and Y activities, a Wayne Gideon death, a Scottish descent banquet, a patent on aircraft parachute ideas, Brookhart secretary Lucille Forgey, and local postings on posts, toasting, and school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec’'Y
Dewey
Jeannette Cherry McElhinney
Des Moines
Sen
A. Claire Dewey
Court
Sec’y
Marsh Bailey
Francis L. Morgan
Mr. Dewey
Arrow Shots From Washington Democrat 40 Years Ago
The excerpt reflects a vintage column tone with social criticisms about money culture publicity and decorum. It notes that wealth does not guarantee culture and questions notions of fashion and vanity while warning against lies and inflated claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Democrat
Mrs. Hannah Burnside of Oskaloosa Dies
Mrs Hannah Burnside of Oskaloosa and sister of Mrs H F Steck died this week in an obituary noting her residence and relation to local resident Mrs H F Steck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside
Hannah Burnside
Oskaloosa
H. F. Steck
Hospital grads Hattie McConnell and Marguerite Springman
Hattie McConnell and Marguerite Springman complete their coursework at Washington County hospital and plan graduation on January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOSP
Hattie McConnell
Marguerite Springman
Washington County Hospital
Fox Theatre marks anniversary with vaudeville show
Thirty years ago the Fox theatre celebrated its anniversary week with top vaudeville acts. Bo Dempsey and Heinie Steck delivered a standout performance in Sweethearts Revenge while Hop Shearer and Don Berry also entertained with a dandy skit. Berry wore a Cream of Wheat Chef costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Theatre
Bo Dempsey
Heinie Steck
Oyster Stew Social at County Court House
Minnie Conner hosted an oyster stew social at her home on Thursday night drawing in incoming and outgoing officers and county court house staff. The event was described as the best time by attendees though one new officer caused a rambunctious moment by adding sugar to Dr. Hays soup before he finished half of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCleery
McCleery
Minnie Conner
County Court House
Dr. Hays
Soldiers Sacrifice Home Talent Play Draws Crowd
A community home talent production titled Soldiers Sacrifice featured a villain a pair of heroes and a heroine with Indians besieging the fort. Clayt Neiswanger played the Parson along with Earl Hoyt Everette Bailey Martha Pyke Jim Ferguson and the local act Steck and Dempsey delivering slick stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayt Neiswanger
Earl Hoyt
Everette Bailey
Martha Pyke
Jim Ferguson
Washington
Steck and
Dempsey
Prize Baby Sherman Wins $10 For Beauty
Roger Sherman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Sherman, received a $10 prize as one of the country’s most beautiful babies. The Spim company offered the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Sherman
Don Sherman
Spim Company
Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Ainsworth Area
The bulletin lists multiple hospital admissions and births. Mrs. Fred Hermann and Mrs. Mina West were admitted as medical patients. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mound welcomed a nine and a half pound baby born at 6 24. Edwin Lukavsky and Nellie Courtney were among those having procedures, while several residents were dismissed. Placements include Mrs. J A Marsh and Mr Dennis Sorrell, with personnel at 746 Fast Washington Street and 415 East Washington Street noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Mound
Kepta
Mina West
Ainsworth
Paul Snakenberg
Fast
Washington Street
Arthur Harris
Archie
Route Four
Dennis Sorrell
West Madison Sr
C. W. Rademaker
Edwin Lukavsky
Chicago trip recalls sister's death and funeral
Mrs. J Martin White traveled to Chicago this week after being summoned by illness of her sister Mrs Emma Malcolm who died Sunday. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Malcolm taught in Chicago public schools for 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCall
Washington
Cloyce Dougherty
Fairfield
J. Martin White
Chicago
Emma Malcolm
Malcolm
Review of the Week's News Highlights and War Updates
A weekly roundup notes Sergeant Donald Cox has earned the Air Medal while a prisoner in Germany. Many families host dinners and visits, with local moves, nursing studies, and service members abroad. Inductions, church events, and community happenings fill the week, including new postings, retirements, and social gatherings across Pleasant Plain and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cox
Sergeant Donald Cox
Germany
Deaths of the Week Mrs Swank of Portland
Mrs Adda May Swank formerly of Ainsworth dies at 40 in Portland Oregon. She is survived by her husband, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clark Wood and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Mason
Hala Bradford Owen
Tucson
Arizona
Oregon
Little Furniture Co
Russell Schmutzler
Cannes Valley
Lone Tree
Don Henik
Sehmutzler
Anita Lehrer
Joanny White
Boone
R. B.B. Artheer
Rochester, Minn
Maxine O'Loughlin
Riverside
Arthur
Adda May Swank
Ainsworth
Clark Wood
Portland
Ore
Riverside Twin Gus Rummelhart Dies at 8
Gus Rummelhart an eight eight year old twin from Riverside died at Washington County hospital on January 15 after three weeks of illness. He was one of Riverside's oldest twins and his death was reported from the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Gideon
Bethel
Roxie Longer
Riverside
Gus" Rummelhart
Washington County Hospital
Renowned carpenter dies at 69 after 25 years of work
Well known carpenter Winch ester De Los dies at home on Monday afternoon January 15 at age 69. Survived by his wife and seven sons and four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester de Los
Local notables and births mark a busy week in town
Major, aged 72, died at Fulllerton California hospital after a stroke from a blood clot. Interment in Elm Grove cemetery. A 68 year old former well known musician linked to the Springman family died January 5. Mrs Kensler visited from the hospital. West Chester’s Sam Weaver and a new son, seven pounds seven and a quarter ounces, born at 7 25. Mrs Zeck and Phillip Wayne, route three, were dismissed. Mrs Vernon White and son Thomas Holmes, Crawfordsville, dismissed. Mrs Robert Burns of Wellman admitted as a surgical patient. Mrs Carl Luers and Vernon Eugene discharged. Darald Lets, route three, readmitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E., Latta
Fullerton
California
Major
Jenn Parks Latta
Washington
Elm Grove Cemetery
Iowa
Calif
Springman Boys
Will Kensler
Sam Weaver
West Chester
Wayne Zeck
Phillip Wayne
Route Three
Vernon White
Thomas Holmes
Crawfordsville
Robert Burns
Wellman
Carl Luers
Vernon Eugene
Darald Lets
Aging and Time Anxiety Among Adults
A reflective line notes that growing older brings persistent unease with the passing of time. It suggests a universal feeling of clock awareness and aging discomfort.
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Frank Miller
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T. L. Brookhart
John Lowash
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Howard Fulton
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War Department
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Vaughn
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Bruce
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Western Front
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Manton Hebnersec'y
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Josephine Morehouse
Brookhart
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Howard Benn
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Charley Dewey
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Pleasant Plain School District
Roy Carter
Joe Hines
Louie Blaine
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Talleyrand
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Spevaccek
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Harry Donaldson
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Jay Darby
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
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DUV
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