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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1935
Page
5
Friends of Dr. and Mrs. Homer M. Austin, now in Columbus Ohio but formerly of Wellman, report a signal honor bestowed upon their granddaughter as of Wellman news dated July 8.
A claim on a novelty shirt collar promises no wilt from perspiration. The ad-style wording emphasizes lasting shape and fresh appearance for men’s wear.
Helen Austin, daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Austin of Dubuane Iowa, was named valedictorian and the most all around girl graduate of a class of 253. Dr Austin now works with the Ohio State Department of Health, previously had a general practice here. Congratulations to the proud grandparents.
In Wellman July 4 parade seven year old William Wagamon Jr. steered the 1935 John Deere tractor. He has driven for his father W W Wagamon in fields this spring becoming the youngest tractor expert in Wellman’s parade. The piece also notes various family visits and a successful Cave-Freel reunion at Sunset Park.
Gracehill residents travel to Moline to visit friends and celebrate birthdays. The group includes Mrs. A J Robertson, Lucille Jackson, Charlotte Ann, Anna Springer and Eloise, with others from Gracehill and nearby towns joining for gatherings over the Fourth of July.
The report lists families visiting friends and relatives across Franklin Center. Guests include Fer Dean and Dorothy at Frank Pratt home, Ruth and Esther Chorpenning with grandparents, and outings at Allan Schaeffer and Frank Pratt homes. Rasberries of Mrs. Kelsey mentioned. Harry Kleese ill. Franklin Center directors met at the school house. Four H club activity noted with Daryl Hoyle, Dayle Hoyle, Harn esty and Harold Fink at Clyde Rouse home.
Mrs. Robert Noonan was named secretary of Franklin Center District No. 5. Mrs. L. E. Hoyle and family visited the Howard Hoyle home. Daryl Ayers works for Emil Fink. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fulton visited Archie Bower. Charley Marek and sons spent a Tuesday evening at the Hoyle home. Mrs. Harry Hutt bought some items.
Mrs. Andy Kaufman returned home from Mercy Hospital in Burlington after an operation. The town bulletin notes social visits including Elmer Wyse and family, Jasper Krabill and family, and multiple Kaufman relatives. Several locals were listed as spending Sundays with kin, and Jacob Kaufman is reported not well.
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