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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1939

Page

6

Mrs Breneman Funeral Tuesday in Columbus Junction

Mrs May Breneman 60 widow of George Breneman dies after long illness at home on Second Street. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm at Stephens Funeral Home with Rev W A Bloomquist officiating. burial in Columbus City cemetery. Survived by two sons Albert and Gerald, a granddaughter, and a half-brother. Also references to family deaths and local events.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction May Breneman George Breneman Second Street Stephens Funeral W. A. Bloomquist Methodist Church Columbus City Cemetery New London Albert Clinton Gerald Columus Junction Juanita Fidder John Merrick Wapello Breteman Marie Fisher George, Jr Breneman Presbyterian Church

Milk Refrigeration and Milkborne Outbreaks Report

The U S Public Health Service notes outbreaks linked to dairy products mainly in warm weather. Illness starts with vomiting cramps and diarrhea after about three hours, can affect many or a single household, and stems from contaminated milk or mastitis in cattle. Proper cooling and clean handling curb bacterial growth and toxin formation. R J Schnekerman, Sanitary Engineer.

Office of Milk Investigations U. S. Public Health Service Towa R. J. Schnekerman

Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety

Safety guide lists ten rules for responsible handling. Key points urge treating every gun with respect and keeping it unloaded during transport, ensuring clear barrels, controlling muzzle direction, avoiding pointed shots at unintended targets, not climbing with loaded guns, and not mixing gunpowder with alcohol.

Veterans Event Offered Free Refreshments on City Park Site

The western city area covers about 400 acres and is under city park commission supervision. Residents along Highway 261 turn on Schmidt Road off Rockingham Road and proceed to the island for a large attendance. Coffee, ice cream, and soda will be served free to all veterans and their families.

Washington Schmidt Rockingham Road

Spanish War Vets of Eastern Iowa Meet at Davenport

The Eastern Iowa council of the United Spanish War Veterans hosts its annual picnic at Credit Island Davenport on Sunday July 16. Veterans from Dubuque Clinton Davenport Muscatine Burlington Keokuk Iowa City and Washington are invited with families to attend.

Iowa Davenport Eastern Iowa Council of the United Spanish War Veterans Credit Island Washington Eastern Iowa Council Dubuque Clinton Muscatine Burlington Keokuk Iowa City Washington Iowa

Brighton Man Joins Texans Swing Band

Ralph Davison known as Mose, formerly with the Brighton Bears softball team, signed a contract with Don Sievert's Texans cowboy swing band on July 1. The group, six members plus a female vocalist, will perform at Circle Inn Lone Tree Iowa on July 29, with Mose singing and slapping the bass.

Brighton Ralph Davison Ralph Lone Tree Iowa Mose Davison

Ellen Nichols, 87, Fairfield resident, dies after illness

Mrs. Ellen Nichols of Fairfield died June 19 after a seven month illness at her son Benjamin's home. Born November 1861 in Aledo Indiana, she leaves sons Cleveland Reuben Muscatine and Benjamin two daughters Viola and Ella Fairfield and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Fairfield Saturday.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Ellen Nichols Fairfield Benjamin Nichola Aledo John York Cleveland Reuben Muscatine Viola Ella Fairfield Milo Fulton Lida Sidner Denver Blossom Phinny John Robert Griffi_th Los Angeles Calif Mra Priscilla Gabriel New York

Charles Lukavsky Buried in Riverside Cemetery Saturday

Charles Lukavsky aged 52 who died after an accidental gun discharge in Iowa City was brought to Riverside for burial. Funeral services were held in Iowa City at 2:30 p m at Hohenschuh Mortuary before the burial Saturday afternoon in Riverside cemetery.

Riverside Charles Lukavsky Iowa City Lukavsky Hohenschuh

Riverside Obituaries and Visitor Notes Highlight Local Figures

Obituary notices report M. E. Milford dying in Tulsa at his daughter's home after long illness. he earlier led Vinita Indian Territory pony express in 1879 and served as Vinita editor, shoe dealer, mayor and postmaster. Other items note visits by Harl and Jess McClusky, Riverside natives, detailing their moves to Bettendorf and San Marino and ties to J. P. McClusky who drafted Riverside ordinances.

Milford Glenn Alcorn Indian Territory Vinita Oklahoma Indian Chieftan Hive May Alcorn Riverside McClusky Brothers Harl Jess Harl McClusky Bettendorf Robert Louise San Marino California Gwendolyn McCluskys J. P. McCluskey Alhambra J. P. McClusky Eldora Fesler Jacob and Mary Fesler

Families Meet for Ice Cream Social in W Leet Home

DAYTON GROVE July 8 The So and Sew club members and families held an ice cream social at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Leet with 58 guests attending. Local visitors include Billie and Bobby Meyers of Chicago, staying with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs William Embree.

Dayton Grove Walter Leet Billie Bobby Meyers John Meyers Chicago William Embree

Infant care in summer guidance from Iowa health department

The Iowa State Department of Health offers summer baby care tips including cooling rooms with a ceiling fan, lightweight clothing, replacing fluids with fruit juice and boiled water, boiling milk, regular baths, and caution on sun exposure. The advice aims to keep infants comfortable and prevent heat related illness during hot days.

Iowa State Department of Health

District Fourth Fourth of July Notes in Wellman

John Killian spent the fourth in Wellman. Mr and Mrs Tommy Harvey and children visited the Clayton Nicholson home Sunday. Alvin Shebek and H J Brenneman families picnicked at Iowa City park and visited Lake McBride. Paul Mayer and daughters attended Wellman Fourth celebration. Nell and daughters spent the Fourth at W H McConnell.

John Killian Wellman Tommy Harvey Clayton Nicholson Alvin Shebek H. J. Brenneman Iowa City Park Lake McBride Paul Mayer Francis McConnell W. H. McConnell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ed Bovee Protective Benevolent Ass'n K. of P Colbert Stewarts Mrs. Breneman Ness Columbus Roy C. Smith Here American Legion Ft. Madison Joan Woodruff Glen Woodruff Rex Todd Columbus City Joyce Gilkey Marion Pugh Por FOX Fance Guy Kibbee Nat Pendleton Frances Drake Rr Kennedy Laren Matinee The Pioneer Drug Store United States Total Liabuaties Capital Stock Washington County Turkington N. J. Lease K. A. Coates Lois Harper J. K. Dunnot Hamil Sam Wittrig E. G. Davis K. H. Cherryholmes Eal Brighton Man Junction State Banking Department Journal Bidg Riverside Cemetery C. Rollin Sherek Mr. Lukovsky Town City M. E B. Milford Tulsa W. Leet J. B. Moore America Chesterfield Don Hays North Iowa Ave Johnny Vander Meer Paul Lytle Clyde Rouse Howard Baker Ted Ross Swedesburg Alvin Shebeck Joan Wilt Longer Myria Stephens Boyd Stephens Deborah Alvin Pariday Phillips & Hebner Washington, Iowa
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