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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1930

Page

2

Riverside Woman Mery Hoshack Dies at 89

Mrs. Mery Hoshack longtime Riverside resident died after a weeklong illness at her daughter’s home southeast of town. She was 89, born in Bohemia, came to the United States as a young woman, and was predeceased by her husband thirty years ago. Survived by two daughters Anna Lear and Mrs. James Dvorak, 25 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Marys Church conducted funeral services.

Riverside Mery Hoshack Anna Lear Mrrs. Hoshack Bohemia United States Hoshack James Dvorak

Two Large Washington Funerals For Slain Officials

In Grove on July 3 visitors include Mr Dayton and Mrs J A Walker at their daughter's Well home. Mrs Earl Wymore has been ill with tonsillitis. Mrs Mahoney of Rick Island visits Lyall Moore's. Last Saturday two of Washingtons largest funerals were held for Sheriff Fred Sweetland and Night Marshal Aaron Bailey killed in line of duty. Efforts continue to catch the thief and murderer. Mr and Mrs J B Moore visited T O Nicholson in East Pleasant Plain.

J. B. Moore T. O. Nicholson East Pleasant Plain

Congress Campaign Battles Over Tariff And Farm Relief

Congress prepares for summer primaries and the November vote as Republicans tout the Smoot Hawley tariff and Democrats plus independent Republicans weaponize the farm relief and industrial rate issues. Hoover may campaign to defend his record while leaders forecast a Democratic House in fall.

Senate Congress House Hoover White House Congresse Chares Evan Hughes Supreme Court John J. Parker

Wellman News Briefs on Rain Delays and Local Events

Heavy rain since 2 a m spoiled morning ser vices and may ruin Oakwood pavilions plans this evening. Henry Burlan was injured near a flowing well west of town but expected to recover. Republican convention in Sigourney nominated Frank Bechly D W Hamilton and J Patterson for Sixth District seats. L E Maplethorpe visited town midweek. Mrs O Flaherty underwent surgery at Mercy hospital and is recovering. Warren Straw and Mrs Ward hosted relatives from Des Moines. Wellman theatre fire damaged projection area Sunday evening.

Henry Burlan Fardley Bell, Jr Eld Sigourney Nomi Frank Bechly D. W. Hamilton J. Patterson L. E. Maplethorpe Town City Thomas O'Flaherty Mercy Hospital Dale Rhoades Lee Tayly Wellman Theater Date Lee Alfred Hull

News Notes From Our Neighboring Communities

Long, meandering letter recounts July travel through Illinois and Iowa towns from Lacon to Washington, detailing roads, farms, relatives, and local happenings. Mentions visits with the Minicks and Dixson, late news on residents Henry Fredrickson and John McCall, plus notes on agriculture, cattle, Percheron mares, and emerging recreation like Midget Golf.

Dublin July gathering and local notices in 1930s paper

A long list of residents and visitors from Dublin and nearby towns attended social events at various homes including the Engle and Robertson households. The Dutch Creek Center school board held a July meeting at the Dublin store. Several residents traveled to Ottumwa, Washington, and Columbus Junction for visits and errands.

Dublin Fred Sheetz Josephine Oscar Sheets Alvin Struml Jeane Doe Engle Vk Times Sigourney Business Leroy Richardson Phyllis Roscoe Robertson Cloyce and Vinyton Sam Stouffer Gladys Wee Carrie Stouffer Jake Seethout Howard Mangold Washington Hugh Wolf Howard Snyder Columbus Junction D. C. Robertson

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