Funeral of Wil Paul at Aurora Illinois
Funeral services for Wil Paul who died at his home in Aurora Illinois last week were held Saturday afternoon at three.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1933
Page
8
Funeral services for Wil Paul who died at his home in Aurora Illinois last week were held Saturday afternoon at three.
Former students of Goshen college in Goshen Indiana plan a Friday picnic at Sunset Park at 6 PM under Samuel Hershberger of Kalona. The Mennonite school draws many alumni from Kalona Wellman and Wayland as about 150 attendees are expected and a permanent alumni organization will be formed.
Ainsworth United Presbyterian church hosts a service led by Rev. W. H. Parker from Cotter Presbyterian church. The deceased, formerly of the Ainsworth area, is honored with pallbearers Robert Quinn, Robert Acheson, Joe McCreedy, Bert Marsh, Mark Campbell and Frank Van Horn.
The convention debates repeal of the 18th Amendment with Governor Clyde L. Herring proposing a Quebec style plan for state sale and regulation. Delegates clash over floor discussion while Frailey and Geske vie for chairman as 99 votes for repeal are cast before tackling state liquor topics.
Mrs. W E Paul and family returned to Aurora Illinois after W E Pauls funeral in Ainsworth. A large crowd honored the deceased as a helpful citizen with services at United Presbyterian church and Elm Grove Cemetery.
Joe Jones a prominent farm leader died at a local hospital. He married Mary Elizabeth Thomas in 1904 and lived on a farm near Crawfordsville. Survived by wife two sons Dennis and Joe Jr and daughter Elizabeth Grace four siblings and several in laws. He served in the 1898 Spanish American War and belonged to the Spanish American War Veterans post in the community.
A Progressive Era style analysis reports a surge in racketeering activity as prohibition enforcement loosens. Ex tortionists return to crime amid rising profits and competition, with Detroit and Chicago highlighted. Federal and state efforts, including the Justice Department drive and NC codes, aim to curb gang activity.
Miss Helen Hamilton Miss Lena Stewart and Miss Aileen Milligan left Sunday morning for Guthrie Center to visit with Miss Milligan s parents Mr and Mrs W D Milligan and with Miss Jessica Milligan Clifford Reinert of Davenport visited his parents here Rhea Ford Gardiner and daughter Patricia returned from the east for visits with the Stewarts and other relatives John Gardiner and Patricia travelled from California with friends They will visit in Detroit Chicago and New York City with relatives Margaret Livingston left for Chicago to visit with David Livingston and Mrs Morrison Emmeline Morrison spent yesterday in Fairfield and at Lacy Park in Keosauqua
A long list of residents and guests visit Washington and nearby towns. Mrs Monna Reinheimer and Miss Modena Hall arrive from Baltimore and near Iowa City for a week with Miss Ida Cavender. Others travel to Des Moines Chicago the World's Fair and Century of Progress event. Local families host visitors and plan trips to Joliet Golden City and Sterling.
Heartfelt thanks to friends for acts of kindness sympathy and floral offerings during the passing of Harold Moothart husband and father. Mrs Harold Moothart Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moothart express appreciation.
Louise Pulver at home recovering from an automobile accident in Washington county hospital. Garden City visitors include Mrs. Raymond Stotts and Mr and Mrs Charles Gorham and family. Presbyterian delegates depart to Fairfield for a young people's convention with Dr F W Eastwood and Miss Ella Gordon. Nettie Wallace from Long Beach visits J R George and Pollok Wallace home.
Mr and Mrs George Oliver and Mr and Mrs Jack Crouca and children Bernice and Jackie of Chicago spent several days last week visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Underwood.
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