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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1931
Page
6
Fragment recounts Patrick Kilgore facing a sleeping panther in the forest with an ax and then a siege during a Indian war scare. It describes a near fatal clawing and a later defensive stance in a log cabin as neighbors approach, with David Kilgore witnessing events from under a bed. The passage covers family lineage, residence, military service in 1812, and Kilgore traits.
The United Presbyterian church ladies held an all day meeting at the parsonage with nineteen members and two visitors. They planned Day of Prayer activities, Bible study, and yearlong programs, discussed uniting with other churches, and noted new rural carrier boxes installed at the post office. A correction states the focal declamatory contest is on Tuesday February 3 instead of February 5.
Route Six column lists illnesses and recoveries within families, social visits, travel to Des Moines and New Shannon, and a school declamatory contest at the local high school with entries across three divisions. Also notes a soldier’s widow entering care, parish service plans, and Florida travel updates from Tampa residents.
Ainsworth correspondent reports weekend visits by Miss Marth Jennings and grandmother Mrs Nettie Rush. Mrs J H Krenmyre traveled to New Shoron and returned with Rev Krenmyre after special meetings. The M pulpit vacancy led to an invitation from United Presbyterians. Des Moines residents Mr L A Trotter and Mrs Dellabi er visited. J W Stickley returned to Galveston after a week at the Trotter home. Mrs Rush remains ill and Miss Rush plans to return home for care.
January 23 reports John Wagner visiting Ross Van Nostrand home Thursday morning. Mrs Frank Braty and daughter visit Joe times family Friday. Mr and Mrs Fred Kephart visit Homer Kephart home Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Rouse visit her parents DP FL Bridges in Muscatine Sunday. Mr and Mrs C B E Hering and writer at J A Walker parental home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs O Babb visit Amos Durst family Sunday. Miss Dorothy Babb cared for by others. Bessie Wenner spent weekend with home folks. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Neiswamger and son David were Saturday evening guests at Frank Taylor home.
Mrs Milo Walterson and sister Mrs Jane Rinely visit Merrett Hawkins home. Nathanial Youngs returns from a two week trip through Wisconsin Illinois Nebraska and western Iowa. Mr and Mrs John Wiatthott welcome a fine baby boy. Warren Matthess and Charlene visit Henry Munieck. Zella Wiles stays with Warren Matthess due to bad roads.
Washington high school defeated Ottumwa 22 to 16 after a strong defensive display and timely scoring. Key contributors were Jones Judevine and Watson with Lytle and Wells stepping up off the bench as Ottumwa struggled with a rebuilt lineup. The preliminary game saw Little Jomonis top West Chester 21 to 13.
William B. Leichty sues Ira B. Osborn and many others plus unknown claimants in Washington County District Court seeking to quiet title to described real estate in the North Half of the North East Quarter of Section 36 Township 74 North Range 7 West. The petition asserts the plaintiff is the fee owner and disputes adverse claims by defendants and unknown claimants and objects Fanny Roths mortgage as a void lien. Respondents must appear by March 17 1921 or default and judgment will follow.
The Knoxville Journal notes construction on a pipeline between Oklahoma and Chicago will move eastward. about 300 local workers, plus five more cars of pipe arriving, are anticipated for the Knoxville to Muscatine stretch. Headquarters will be in Knoxville for about a month as crews dig the long ditch.
Construction crews are expected to base in Washington soon as pipe shipments arrive. The line will run about three miles north of the city and work in the county cannot be scheduled precisely yet.
The referees Kiesey has scheduled dates March 7 and 8 for the state sectional basketball tournaments. Forty one meets will be held across Iowa with Washington at Fairfield facing Class A peers including Brighton, Pairfield, Keosauqua and a host of other teams such as Wapello, Birmingham, Bonaparte and Libertyville.
Mrs Hazel Wells formerly Hazel Allen died in Springville after illness. She attended North Wayne School and Iowa Weslyan College and taught before marriage to Dr Wells. Survived by husband three children and parents Frank Allen and siblings Phoebe Peet and Reuwah Cornie. Funeral set in Springville Saturday afternoon.
The Bible Department meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs F L Wilson. Music club gathers Monday evening February 2 with Miss Carolyn Hamilton. "Music of the Christian Religion" by Mrs Gillespie. Daughters of Union Veterans meet in the G A R hall Monday February 2 at 7 39 for joint program and social. Young Women's Missionary Society meets at church 6 15 Monday evening with a bring a sandwich dish to pass. Friendly Social club meets with Mrs Roy Foss Tuesday afternoon February 3.
The Child Study department of the Fortnightly club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 PM February 4 at the home of Mrs. Howard Crozer 433 Kas Jefferson.
Warner Bros. and Vitaphone comedy drama shows Monday and Tuesday at the Fox theatre about a wary lawyer friend who may betray a divorce case. George Morris is played by James Hall with Irene Delroy as his wife and Lew Cody as the other man amid a cast including Natalie Moor head Edward Martinder and Margaret Seddon. Roy Del Ruth directs as Pauline Vollmer recovers from illness. Also notes births and social items from Wayland and Carson families.
Mr and Mrs D L Rohrer visited Mrs J D Dayton last Saturday. Mrs Ben Holt and Mrs Briom back visited Mrs George Bartholomew and baby in hospital. Dan Rohrer drove to Washington for Paul Tarvey. Owen Brumback of Moulton stayed with his father. Betty Reif visited Virginia Rohrer. E DP opening in Washington drew a large crowd. Robins and Grumback attended the W C U institute in Kalona where Robins spoke on relationship. Paul Bank and Dr Nolan visited Wellman for tonsil and adenoids. Irvin Coffey hosted relatives from Chicago over the weekend. PTA all day meeting at Washington drew many. Boyer and Carl Vorhees bought cattle in Kansas City.
Howard C. Keiper Women’s Relief Corps No. 371 of Ainsworth held a January 29 called meeting for installing officers for the year. Officers named include President Mrs Townsend and Vice Presidents Jennie Carson Mae Spessard among others with committees appointed for relief executive auditing social and decorating duties.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock and Evening Worship at 7 o'clock led by minister S. FP. Wenger.
The Pleasant Plain Missionary society plans an all day meeting at Mrs. Geo Foster’s home on Wednesday February 4. Other notices include Sons of Union Veterans calling a regular meeting at Lovelecks on February 4 with full attendance urged for important business. The Harmony Community Club will meet with Mrs Charles Long on Thursday February 5 at 1 30 p m Boudoir dolls will be made please bring a tape measure thread needle thimble scissors doll and crepe paper.
Washington Masonic groups announce regular meetings: Lodges No 98 with Ida McDaniel WM and Ernestine Denison secretary meet second Thursday monthly. Damascus Shrine No 10 with Edith Pulver WP meets fourth Tuesday at Ma sonic Temple. Washington Lodges No 26 with Harry C Ward and W Yard secretary meet first Friday. Cyrus Chapter No 15 with J W Enslin HP and A W Yard secretary meet second Friday.
The notice lists arrival and departure times for trains at Pastbound and surrounding lines. It includes No 4 Golden State Limited at 3 39 a m and No 12 Apache at 1 10 a m, No 50 Local Passenger daily 8 35 a m, and various westbound eastbound services with frequencies and exceptions. Agencies include L Foodlander Co and Q Agt and C M St P & P R R Co with train numbers and daily patterns.
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