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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1935
Page
2
Transcribed notices from the Genealogical Department listing names births and deaths with dates and ages for the Harvey family and related individuals. Entries include William L Harvey Martha Harvey Joseph Solomon B Harvey Josiah Harvey Margaret Kracaw Rev John Hendricks Mary Deal and others with birth and death details.
The Presbyterian church vacation Bible school, established by Dr. F. W. Eastwood, closed Sunday with an enrollment of 84 and an average attendance of 52. Diplomas were presented. Two new teachers join city schools J. S. Schoentaz of Strawberry Point to teach agriculture and Miss Rachel Fabrick of Cedar Falls to teach domestic science. July 2 brought a record heat day with 96 degrees at noon.
Mrs. Allie Schott, resident of St. Paul, visits local friends annually and is special to Miss Ella and Sylvia Warrens. Mable Livingston, back from Washington, reports Mr. and Mrs. B. Co. Richer and Betty doing well. Betty has been in the east since school ended.
Miss Frances Bray of Richland visited from Friday to Sunday with Nadeng Bond. Louise Christensen and a Burlington friend were weekend guests at the Fred Sheetz home. George Bond hosted Mr and Mrs. Jess Bails of Richland and others for dinner. The Ward family plus 9180 attended an afternoon gathering. Helen Sheetz spent a week with the Lenniger family in Washington. The Berriers of Batavia and Mrs. Marrietta Berrier joined Ray Rains for a weekend visit. Caroline Sheets accompanied Mrs. Walter Sheets on a Tuesday call. Leland Sheets visited Bernard Hahn on Sunday.
High Water on their route from Los Angeles delays the Turner family led by Orie Turner. Cloud bursts flood roads and hinder progress as they drive home through affected areas.
Ainsworth area fire razed the John G. Thomas farm on July 2, leaving the building and contents completely destroyed. No injuries reported. Investigators probing cause.
The last general assembly passed a law requiring Must File Partners to register their names with the recorder. The measure aims to formalize filings and ensure public records reflect ownership and involvement in partnerships.
One highlight of West Chester's July 4th celebration was a basketball game between Washington and Crawfordsville. Washington won in a close contest with a final score of two to zero.
The county convention of the WCTU was held at the M Church. Mrs. A. J. Morgan of Cley is president and Mrs. J. A. McCall is vice president.
A gasoline explosion destroyed the Rush Morris residence. No injuries are reported. Firefighters battled flames and investigated the blast site for cause and safety concerns.
Gray aged 62 died at Iowa City hospital on June 28 after nearly thirty years as a local plumber. Lowe aged 9 died in Kirksville Missouri hospital on June 30. Garner aged 81 of Columbus Junction died July 1.
Mary Owen died at the county hospital on June 28 at age 75. She resided at Riverside. W. W. Davis, son of Wellman, died on July 2 at age 67.
Hartman Ed Hartman aged 72 died at a Iowa City hospital on July 2. He was once owner of thirteen ice cream factories in Iowa reflecting a broad dairy industry career.
announcement of the birth of the Masson Sons fourth child to Mr and Mrs Lewis Masson in Belmont Massachusetts. Prof Lewis Masson a former Harvard teacher is linked to the family.
Tandy son to Mr and Mrs N J Tandy of West Chester and Stewart son to Mr and Mrs James Stewart of Crawfordsville born July 4 at the county hospital. Donald Duane named for the newborn boy.
A daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Peter Preheim of Freeman 8 D. The newborn's mother is Miss Edith Wenger of Wayland, previously a war era bride.
A Boese son was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Boese of Wayland on June 30th in a local hospital. The baby weighed healthy at birth and both mother and child are reported in good condition.
The Improvement League held a lawn fete in Bailey garden described as one of the prettiest social affairs here. The band played the grounds were lit with electric lanterns and huge advertising umbrellas. They took in ninety seven dollars and cleared about fifty.
Wesley Dean Roth-son is announced to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Roth of Wayland on June 29.
A son was born at the county hospital to Mr and Mrs Leonard Strohm on June 29. The birth adds a new member to the Strohm family with relatives informed by local records.
A daily review itemizes local happenings from June 29 to July 6, including diploma ceremonies at United Presbyterian and Daily Vacation Bible schools, garden and homecomings, marriages, anniversaries, operations, and church activities. It also mentions a new tavern opening near the Congress hotel and various social visits across town.
A new listing appears for John Benjamin Jones son of Asa Jones mail clerk and Leanna Swisher Jones daughter of John Swisher. The note wonders which grandson will remind his grandpap Swisher of another good story, and perhaps forty or fifty more.
Mrs. Pieper formerly Modesta Te Bockhorst announces the birth at the county hospital of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ardelle Pieper on June 28.
J HK Crail moves a large stock of goods today to a room next to Dougherty Bros. store. He expects all items to be in place by tomorrow, completing the sizable relocation work.
Manager Lewis Masson has gone to Kansas City to join the Lyceum Bureau and will be sent to Northwestern states as manager at various chautauqua assemblies.
A man bought the harness business of J. A. Hyink located on the north side of the square.
Telephone central office will be closed all day July Fourth. Residents advised to plan calls accordingly and note that no regular operator services will be available during the holiday.
Mr and Mrs J D Booth of the Prairie Flower neighborhood celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 5 with family and neighbors in attendance marking 50 years of marriage.
On the Fourth of July a notable bicycle race features Jerry Curran George Ross and Frank Brindley as top contenders. The event promises fast riding on a famed track with strong local interest.
Eighty years old and moving soon O G Wilson arrived yesterday from Des Moines where he has been the past two weeks. He plans to move his family there next week.
The Washington Illuminating Co. sold its holdings to form the Iowa Gas and Electric Company. The cash price paid was $39,000 in the deal closed last night.
Articles of incorporation for the Washington Military Band at Fort Sherman are published. Named individuals include Pred Nicola, John Wylie, Walter N. Klass, F L Stewart, FLOE Latta, G Glick, B Hughes, W H Walther, Wm. Luckey, D M Dennison, J F Barham, A T Stewart, P J Wallace, H Glick and J Kellogg.
A brief report notes that Hannah Kieher suffered burn injuries to three fingers while lighting firecrackers on July 4. The incident occurred as part of the Independence Day festivities with no further injuries reported.
J A Cunningham and Dr J H Hull defeated H Wilson and Dr W B Crooks in last night's bowling match at the Commercial club.
Snowball, July 6 Miss Harryett Shebeck travels with Mr and Mrs Fred Shaek of Peking IL Mrs Ben Godwin of Ottumwa and Leland Griggs of West Chester to Des Moines They enjoy an ice cream social at Glenn Knupps home and family news covers local visits Bible school and farm work across the community.
Davis Brew George Davie, a prominent and colorful Washington resident born into slavery as the youngest of twenty five children, died on July 5. He was celebrated for his picturesque presence and historic life.
Ernest Dean of the Vienna Bakery has purchased his partner Ryan's stake as Ryan retires. The move consolidates ownership and positions Dean to lead the business solo.
The Real Reunion The Baseball club of 3866 held a reception and reunion on June 28 and 29, enjoying a gay time as members gathered to reminisce and celebrate.
A striped worm about two inches long attacks Timothy hay thriving on the plant. The pests are described as a tasty morsel for robins, with birds hoped to destroy the nuisance.
Go To Camp lists Vera Alderson Jeanette Cherry Helen Anderson Pearl Fox and Ruth Winter with Mrs. Chas. accompanying them.
Miss Helen Fulton underwent a serious operation at the county hospital and is recovering. Miss Bertha Long, sister of Mrs. A Wing, recently returned from China as a missionary and is visiting for four years after seven years there. Mrs. Ray Tracy has gone to California for a visit. The report notes nearly an inch of rain in the area.
A country town boy drifting to the city should avoid posing as a city man when visiting home. Local observations note talkers who seem foolish, a pen seller who finds buyers among the poor, and humor vs seriousness in life. The piece muses on preachers, church conventions, curiosity of men, and questions if a snare drummer is a musician.
Mrs Vincent Thompson of Iowa City formerly Allhea Jacobs county health nurse was an honored guest at the B and P W clubs dinner hosted at the Elder home on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Thad Smith and her youngest son Lawrence arrived for Sunday from Marshalltown where they had stayed the past weeks. Mr. Smith remains in Smith Center Kansas, but the family returned to their Marshalltown home. Mrs. Smith was born Laura Wilson Maxwell. Her daughter Mary lives on the west coast.
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