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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1931

Page

3

Washington Week Highlights And Local Notes

In Washington for the week a calm news slate with Friday night crowds, a torpedo eye burn, and a Perry Jordan oil station blaze avoided major disaster. New county health director Dr. Hendricks from Minneapolis arrives with family, tests county health work, and attends MFE Church. Morrison as Rotary president leads meeting. new field near completion with grandstand, fencing, and future night games.

Pield J. H. Peet East van Burer South Ninth Ave Membeers

Painting It Red and Festival Votes Highlight Local News

The article notes a jail painting event led by Sheriff McCarty and a town vote at the Better Washington club meeting for another festival. State funds provide 800 for farm product premiums. American Legion delegates from Sunset Park include Kenneth Carris Martin Whittaker and Russell Frink named for the Davenport convention.

McCarty Better Washington Club Ato A Mering The American Legion Sunset Park Kenneth Carris Martin Whittaker Russell Frink Davenport Hallie Ward Charles Kennedy Spencer Reid Clyde Putnam

County Board Cuts Highland Township Tax Valuation Five Percent

The county board of supervisors reduced Highland township tax valuation by five percent on Wednesday. No other changes were made.

Highland Township County Board of Supervisors

Road widening case awards damages to Munroe along No 81

A six member Iowa Supreme Court appointed panel awards Munroe 250 for damages from state road widening on primary road No 81 north west of Chester. The project includes grading and bridging this summer with graveing likely next fall. The route runs from Wellmar south to join primary road No 3 one mile west of Chester.

Munroe Chester Iowa Supreme Court Wellmar

Picnic at Country Club Draws Twelve Guests

Twelve people gathered at the Country Club on Saturday night for a men and women picnic. Each woman took a fried chicken portion and each guest chose the chicken type she preferred. The viands were all delicious and the evening featured a fireworks display.

New Ice Cream Factory Opens in Washington

Morrison and his family return to Washington after leaving Linder Iverson Ice Cream. Former manager now plans a new factory on Gasoline alley, West Second Street, in the Gillespie building, signaling Local industry growth.

Ireland Morrison Washington Linder-Iverson Ice Cream Company Villisca Hutchison Meadow Gold Gasoline Alley West Second Street T. R. Gillespie

In Memoriam Florence Thomas Taught at Spread Eagle

Florence Thomas, a former Spread Eagle school teacher, was summoned home by her father's critical illness at Mt. Pleasant Sunday. Her father, in poor health for years, died Wednesday. funeral services were planned for Friday. She will teach at Wayland next year.

Florence Thomas Spread Eagle School Wayland Mt. Pleasant

Mrs Ella Longnecker Dies in Wichita at 78

Mrs Ella Longnecker reared on J Swerenger farm in Seventy Six township died in Wichita Kansas on July 7 after a serious illness. Her husband Frank Longnecker preceded her in death. She lived in Keota after his death then with son Van Longnecker in Wichita. Funeral at Presbyterian church in Keota at 2 50 this afternoon.

Ella Longnecker J. Swerenger Wichita Kans Frank Longnecker Keota van Longnecker

Funeral services for W B Gelatt 90 of Iowa City

Funeral services for W B Gelatt aged 90, former Columbus Junction resident, were held Sunday at the Columbus Junction Methodist church. Surviving are widow Hattie Bliven Gelatt, son W H Gelatt of Des Moines, daughters L L Fleming of Davenport and Emma Gelatt of Iowa City, with four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

W B. Gelatt Iowa City Columbus Junction Methodist Church Hattie Bliven Gelatt W. H. Gelatt Des Moines L. L. Fleming Davenport Emma Gelatt

Death of G. G. Vincent at 88 in Keota

G G Vincent, 88, died at his Keota home after years of ill health. A former Seventy Six township farmer in Washington county, he moved to Keota 15 years ago. He leaves a wife, children Guthrie Center, Cumberland, Chalmers Sturgeon Elmer Everett and Grace a mission teacher on furlough, a daughter Mrs Isaac Pulver who died last week, and a sister Mrs Charles Corvette of Washington. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the United Presbyterian church.

G. G. Vincent Keota Vincent Washington County Hhe Guthrie Center Nelle Weimer Cumberland Chalmers Sturgeon Elmer Everett Vincent Grace

Life of Two Week Old Mary Ellen Nat ziger

Mary Ellen Nat ziger two weeks old died at home Sunday morning July 5. Short services were held that afternoon with burial in Sugar Creek cemetery.

Mary Ellen Will Natziger Sugar Creek

Burial for Wis Remains Brought to Richland

The remains of Robert Bailey Wis were brought to Richland from Hampton on Wednesday for burial. He was the son of Mrs. Bailey and formerly resided in Richland.

Robert Bailey Wis Richland Hampton Bailey

Latta Dies at 63 in Worthington Minnesota

Arnold Latta age 63 former Grandview resident died June 18 at home in Worthington Minnesota after a brief heart trouble. Born July 7 1867 he was the son of Mr and Mrs Fumphrey Latta pioneer settlers. Survived by widow a son and five daughters.

Arnold Latta Worthington Minn Grandview Ftumphrey Latta

Death of Brighton Civil War veteran McKain at 93

Mr McKain J M McKain of Brighton aged 93 died suddenly at his son Roys home in Independence Tuesday night June 30. Funeral services were held at Clay church west of Brighton with burial in the adjoining cemetery. A Civil War veteran, he once ran the Metain mill near the Metain bridge over Skunk river at Rubio. He lived in Fairfield about twenty years and in Independence the last two years with his son. His wife was sister to Mrs Louisa Savage of Brighton. He is survived by two sons Ray of Independence and another son in Omaha.

McKain J. M. McKain Brighton Roy Independence Tueday Clay Church Metain Independence Louisa Savage Ray Independence Omaha Cloyce

Maynard Kallaus Attends Grandfather Frank Kline Funeral

Maynard Kallaus attended the funeral of his grandfather Frank Kline at Lone Tree last Saturday afternoon, according to a brief local obituary notice.

Maynard Kallaus Frank Kline Lone Tree

Peter Sommer Dies at 42 In Washington County Church Service

Peter Sommer son of Christian and Catherine Eicher Sommer was born March 12, 1889 in Washington county. He joined Emanuel Mennonite church near Noble on May 24, 1903 and remained active in its work. He died July 2 at age 42 years, 2 months, 9 days, leaving his mother aged 85, four sisters Mary Margaret Elizabeth Josephine and two brothers Jacob Henry. Brief services were held at the home and at Richer Mennonite church last Sunday afternoon.

Peter Sommer Christian Catherine ( Eicher) Sommer Washington County Emanuel Mennonite Church Noble Mary Margaret Elizabeth Crawfordsville Josephine Stokes Muskogee Okla Jacob Henry Heilka Jacobs Alice Countryman Des Moines Bonnarens Keota Alice Owen Bonnarens Boyd Berdo Charles Grinnell Milburn McKay David Leighty Wayland Oregon W. J. Steckel Ottumwa M. W. Bailey Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Humphrey Red Neiswinger Carl Roberts Springfield Mass J. A. McCall Missoula Montana Thornton Hospital George McCall Robi. T. McCall Navy San Diego C. S. Williams Ed Hicher Camp Fire Girls Cedar Rapids Margarita Williams Betty Mount Robert Baker Detroit Wash Wallace Leslie Mountford Mercer Penn Andy Stranahan Mable Livingston California Charles Brown Vorhis Pasadena Louise Livingston Vorhis Jerry Vorhis Vorhis San Dimas

Death Notice John McClelland of California

Mrs. Mark Campbell of Ainsworth learns on Thursday July 2 of the death of her brother John McClelland. He was born near Craw- and lived in California. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Mark Campbell Ainsworth John McClelland California Craw

Newsy Notes From Haskins And Surrounding Homes

Mrs. Fred Turner travels to New York for two months at the Gallup Miller home. The Clemens Hebner party stalls in Los Angeles. Seattle and Portland plans altered. George C Stewart family settles at 110 East Monroe. Various visits and relocations connected to local families. Haskins sees busy housing for Central Engineering Co. paving project and temporary shacks added.

Fred Ollie) Turner New York Gallup- Miller Gordon Place New Brighton Staten Island Clemens-Hebner California Los Angeles Seattle Portland George C. Stewart East Monroe Street Augusta [Ester Harriet Dougherty Horton B. Dougherty Horton's Pasadena Horton Lemmon Jvohn Lemmon Katheryn Little Join Bingham Richard Colorado Bingham Lincoln Nebraska Isabel Lemmon William Jesus Haskins Highway Commission Lauderman A. J. Wilson MacDonald Snow Dressmaking College Tucson Arizona S.fp H. M. Hicher Waterloo Dorothea Thompson Mehil Ellsworth Wis Marie Combacher Minneapolis F. W. Eastwood Jack Westphal Mary Ralph Zeck Menlo Kansas J. K. Meek Pha Meeks Westphal Zeck Watkins Journal John Godlove Central Engineering Co

Life Journey of Fordsville Native Moves to California

The article notes a man born in Fordsville who lived there or near Brighton until age 21, then moved with his wife from a Brighton background to California, where he has resided ever since.

Fordsville Brighton California

Funeral services for Frank Lape in Clay township

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Lape residence in Clay township for Frank Lape longtime Clay resident who died Friday at age 12 after a long illness. He leaves four children Attie Pringle of Toman Wis Mrs Frank Strickland of Rubio John Lape of Brighton and Mrs Ray Callister of Kapota. Since his wife’s death he and son John lived on the Lape farm and were devoted companions.

Clay Township Frank Lape Clay Atte Charles Pringle Toman Wis Frank Strickland Rubio John Brighton Ray Callister Kapota Lape

Mrs Emily McConaughey Dies in Winona Heat Wave

Mrs Emily McConaughey aged 96 dies after heat wave in Winona Minnesota. Funeral services set for Wednesday July 1. Born July 2 1835 in Trumbel County Ohio she lived with daughter Mrs TH A Risser Hopkins Minnesota and visited her son Frank in Winona. Survived by son Frank daughter Mrs H A Risser two grandchildren.

Emily B. Metconaughey Winona, Minh Republican Herald Emily McConaughey Trumbel County Ohio Winona

Ruth Brown Stout 77 Dies at County Farm Washington

Mrs Ruth Brown Stout died Saturday night at 10 o clock at the county farm near Washington. She was 77 and from the Greechten community. She had two husbands both killed in accidents Hough of Crawfordsville and Eli jah Stout at the Brighton cannine factory. Funeral services were held at Sandy Hook cemetery Monday afternoon.

Ruth Brown Stout Washington

Oldest Richland resident John Mills dies at home

John Mills age noted as one of Richland’s oldest citizens died at his son Lemma Mills home. A member of the Friends church his funeral was held from that church and burial followed in the Friends cemetery beside his wife. He is survived by four sons.

John Mills Richland Lemma Mills Friends Church Friends Cemetery

Mrs Fannie Chacey Dies After Ill Health

Mrs Fannie Chacey also known as Fannie Hafferty Chacey died at her Richland home last Saturday morning after years of illness. She was a longtime resident and is survived by relatives in the area. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Fannie Chacey Fannie (Hafferty Richland

Big Railroad Excursion To Muscatine

The county hosted a large excursion to Muscatine after an invitation from its citizens. About fourteen hundred passengers filled fourteen cars plus two more at Columbus City, with cannon, bands, and a festive welcome. A banquet in a Muscatine grove followed, yet some eastern county residents at Ainsworth were left behind due to full trains.

Muscatine Columbus City Meason Chas. Foster Washington Ainsworth Station Washington County Ainsworth

Funeral for Mrs Chacey Held at M E Church

Mrs Chacey is mourned by two sons Chalmers of Grinnell and Dr Chacey of Richland and a daughter in law Mrs Orla Gowey of Medford Wisconsin. Funeral services were held at the M E Church and burial followed beside her husband John Chacey in Highland Cemetery.

Chalmers Grinnell Chacey Richland Orla Gowey Medford Wis M. E Church John Chacey Highland Cemetery

Lewis Edwards Funeral Services Held for Welch Farmer

Funeral services for Lewis Edwards a well known retired farmer of Welch neighborhood were held at the home of his son Evan Edwards near Cotter and at the Salem Welsh Presbyterian church southwest of Columbus City. He died Wednesday afternoon at his son's home where he had lived for the last two years. Surviving are two sons Evan of Cotter and James of Columbus Junction and a daughter Mrs H S May of Columbus Junction.

Lewis Edwards Welch Evan Edwards Cotter Salem Welsh Presbyterian Church Columbus City Edwards Evan James Columbus Junction Columbus

Family ties span continents in obituary fragment

A fragment mentions a son, five grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. John Edwards in Canada, and two brothers, Robert and Edward Edwards in Wales, highlighting a broadened family network across nations.

John Edwards Canada Robert and Edward Edwards Wales

Funeral for William Beardsley in Muscatine

William Beardsley aged 93 died in Englewood Park Illinois and was buried in his longtime Muscatine home. He opened Riverside first general store then Wellman and Haskins stores, ran Muscatine business years, and served in the Civil War. Survived by daughters Pauline Beardsley of Muscatine and Bertha Cox of Chicago.

Willian Beardsley Harry Dye William Beardsey Muscatine Beardsley Englewood Park Washington County Riverside Wellman Haskins Pauline Oo, Beardsley Bertha Cox Chicago

Presbyterians Enjoy Musical Treats and Community News

The weekly column highlights Margaret Corbin's singing at Drake University and the Presbyterian Church's social events. It notes numerous local visits and gatherings including Sunset Park picnics, hospital visits, home plans, and families traveling for holidays.

Brides Bertha Heitzman and Twyla Reed Wed in Iowa Homes

Miss Bertha Heitzman married Edward Mc Kernan at the bride’s home in Iowa City in a pink and white ceremony attended by thirty guests. Twyla Reed wed Harold Booth at the Reed home with Rev. L. H. Anderson officiating and a three course dinner following.

Richmond Couple Weds in Washington Home Ceremony

Miss Bertha McComb of Richmond and Frank Chez of east of Richmond married Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Hebner in Washington. Rev. A A Vinz officiated. The couple reside at Chez's home east of Richmond. Chez is a rural mail carrier. The wedding party's arrival surprised Mrs Hebner and a wedding lunch followed.

Bertha McComb Richmond Frank Chez East of Richmond Charles Hiebner Washington A. A. Vinz Chez Hebner

Bertha Cowan and John Miller Wed in Nashville Tennessee

Miss Bertha Cowan daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cowan What Cheer wed John T Miller son of Mr and Mrs Sam Miller Washington at Rev A L Currie United Presbyterian Nashville Tenn The couple reside at 631 East Lytle Murfreesboro with Mr Miller recently employed by Universal Airlines at Sky Harbor airport Murfreesboro and Mrs Miller assistant in What Cheer office prior to marriage.

Bertha Cowan William Cowan What Cheer John T. Miller Sam Miller Washington A. L. Currie United Presbyterian Nashville Tenn Miller J. Maxwell Washington High School Coyne Electrical School Chicago Ile Iowa Southern Utilities Company Hrighton Keota Wiat Cheer Porterfield Flying School Kansas City Sky Harbor Airport Murfreesboro Universal Airlines East Lytle Street

Ionia Bride Weds Warren Bergh in One Room Ceremony

Ethel Alice Quaife daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Quaife Ionia Iowa and Warren Hintton Bergh son of Mr and Mrs Bergh Wayland Chicago married June 30 at the bride’s grandmother Mrs Ida Bigelow’s home in Ionia Rev William Kent of the Little Brown Church in the Vale officiated. The couple plan a two week honeymoon to Yellow Pine Park Salt Lake City and Denver before settling at 725 North Central Avenue Chicago on September 1.

Mies Ethel Alice Quaife Daugh Harry Quaife Tonia Iowa Warren Hintton Bergh Chicago Bergh Wayland Lonia Ida Bigelow Aeo William Kent Little Brown the Vale Mit Bergh Ionia High School Iowa State Colleges Olds M Kr. Bergh Wayland High School Iowa State College Western Electric Company, Inc Yellowlane Park Salt Lake City Denver

Marriage Announcement for Krapt and Altmaier

Friends in Kalona report the marriage of Miss Oliver Krapt of Walker Iowa to Leonard C Altmaier of Cedar Rapids. The brief notice confirms their union and residency.

Kalona Oliver Krapt Walker, Towa Leonard C., Altmaier Cedar Rapids

Manners Des Moines Native to Wed Lester D Lewis in Chicago

Relatives of Des Moines residents Mr and Mrs W G Manners announce the marriage of Elizabeth J Manners to Lester D Lewis. The wedding occurred on Friday July 3 at the Fourth Presbyterian church in Chicago Indiana. The bride has worked as a Chicago stenographer for several years.

Crawfordsville Elizabeth J. Manners W. G. Manners Des Moines Lester D. Lewis Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago

Woods LaMunyon Wedding At Wellman Parsonage

Miss May Daisey Woods and Merle H. LaMunyon wed at the Methodist parsonage in Wellman on Sunday July 5 at three o'clock Rev. T C Kennedy officiating. Both are from Oklahoma and LaMunyon works with a construction company on road 81 south of Wellman. The bride’s brother Woods attended, also with the construction outfit.

Summer with an Aunt at Edgewater Beach Hotel

A brief note describes a visit to Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago with an aunt. The scene centers on seaside summer leisure and family companionship in the city.

Edgewater Beach Hotel Chicago

Washington 10 Years Ago Enjoy Mt Vernon Trip

A local party visited Mt Vernon including J B Crail J S McElhinney Earl Edmondson R H Willits Will Cherry Dr F E Reid W B Falk Esther MacGugin and Marguerite MacGugin. Also noted a Fourth of July accident injuring Howard Benn's son from a firecracker burn. John H Work, aged 97, longtime Washington resident and father of M D Work, Harry Work, and John A Work, died at his East Washington Street home.

Mt. Vernon J. B. Crail J. S. McElhinney Earl Edmondson R. H. Willits Will Cherry F. E. Reid W. 8. Falk Esther MacGugin Cleveland Ohio Marguerite MacGugin

Bobbed Hair Coming A News Hints at School Style Change

Des Moines reports a startling announcement that bobbed hair is coming and may shape future school life with teachers reportedly in favor of the new style. Sunday School party at Mrs J C Carris eight miles west drew members including Margaret Stewart Applegate Wells Morrett and others with John Westphal as guest.

Des Moines J. C. Carris Margaret Stewart Margaret Applegate Nellie Wells Martha Morrett Harold McClosky Clyle Mason David Rider John Westphal

Rest Room Assn elects officers at court house meeting

At the annual Rest Room association meeting held at the courthouse Miss Mide C. Lewis was elected president Mrs W W Wilson vice president Mrs T T Keeley treasurer and Myrta Jeffrey secretary Mrs M L Canier reelected matron for the coming year

Rest Room Ass’n Rest Room Association Court House Mide C. Lewis W. W. Wilson T. T. Keeley Myrta Jeffrey M. &. Canier

New Arrival Beatrice Louise Barthelow

A little daughter named Peatrice Louise Barthelow was born Thursday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Barthelow northwest of Washington. The infant weighed seven pounds at birth.

Beatrice Louise Barthelow Charles Barthelow Washington Peatrice Louise

Barker Baby Born in Minneapolis

Mr and Mrs Charles Barker announce the birth of a son Thomas William born Thursday morning in Minneapolis. The infant weighs eight pounds and is welcomed by grandmother Mrs Z F Barker of Washington.

Thomas William Barker Charles Barker Thomas William Minneapolis Z. F. Barker Washington

New Son Born to Henry Leichty Family

Calvin Frederick Leichty is named as the newborn son at the Henry Leichty household.

Calvin Frederick Leichty Calvin Frederick Henry Leichty

Marilyn Joy Smith Born to Walden Smiths in Crawfordsville

Mr and Mrs Walden T Smith of Crawfordsville announce the birth of their daughter Marilyn Joy weighing 8 pounds at Washington County Hospital Monday morning.

Marilyn Joy Smith Walden T. Smith Crawfordsville Washington County Hospital Marilyn Joy

Hostler Couple Welcomes Daughter in Richland

Mr and Mrs Glen Hostler of Richland are parents of a daughter born Saturday June 27 at Jefferson County Hospital.

Hostler Glen Hostler Richland Jefferson County Hospital

Keeler Family Welcomes Daughter in Rock Island

Mr and Mrs Dan Keeler Jr of Rock Island announce the birth of a daughter born just before midnight Sunday at St Anthony s hospital. The infant is cared for by aunts Catherine and Mathilda Lohberger, both in training at the same hospital. The mother is Elizabeth Lohberger before marriage. grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Lohberger of Washington.

Keeler Dan Keeler, Jr Rock Island St. Anthony's Hospital Catherine Mathilda Lohberger Elizabeth Lohberger Washington Joseph Lohberger

Stowe Baby Born at Washington County Hospital

Mr and Mrs F A Stowe announce the birth of a son at Washington County Hospital on Friday afternoon July 3 The infant has been named Frederick Morse Stowe.

Frederick Morse Stowe F. A. Stowe Washington County Hospital

Howell Family Notes Continued On Page Six

Margaret Eilen Howell is referenced in a family notices column with a continuation note for readers to see page six. The brief item indicates ongoing coverage of the Howell family in the newspaper.

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