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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1935
Page
2
A genealogical column lists burials at New Haven Cemetery in Section 13 Dutch Creek Township Washington County Iowa. Entries include L. B. Moothart 1837 1903 Suffraney S. Campbell and many Campbells Dutcher Swickard Sager Noble and others with birth and death dates and ages. To be continued.
Beatten named to replace Frank Stewart on the park board. Other members include W. A. Cook and Chas. Deuel. Also reports reveal heavy rain easing drought with near two inches falling. New stores expand as Dicker son of J C Penney Co announces 105 new outlets this year toward 676 stores in 44 states. Don Ross sells Washington Democrat stake to J Elliot Grayson who becomes sole owner after purchase from Frank Appleby.
Members report the California wedding of Georgia Canfield, with commentary on personalities from Pasadena, Monson, and Santa Fe. Community updates include Mrs. Mount’s improving health, Mrs. Johnson’s eastern home, husbandry projects at the Clapp residence, a humorous barn tale, dog night observations, and a vivid city park Hollyhock display. Golf breakfast details mention Heinie Hull, Petie Pratt, and Betty Tartema with cinnamon rolls and coffee.
A Washington woman keeps a prized candy box unopened as family members coax, a nephew theatrically presents it to his aunt, who refuses to share. The piece notes ongoing care for Mrs. J. W. Patton after a hip injury and sends condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Adams of Wellman on their infant son Garland Jennings Adams.
Charles Barker of the University of Minnesota College of Engineering gave a brief entertaining and informative talk at a Chamber of Commerce meeting held Wednesday night. Fifty guests attended the log cabin event in Sunset Park on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. John Hillhouse, 78, died at her daughter’s home, Mrs. W. H. Mitchell, in Crawfordsville on Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hedges and daughter Mrs. B. G. C. Hebensberger of Chicago returned from an eleven day Yellowstone Park vacation.
Mrs. Tom Holland from Philadelphia visits Chicago with Miss Lois Holland. Tommy and Billy Holland will return to St. Louis with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Chas Hay.
Seventy five people attended the Vigilant Class and families at a Monday evening gathering at Sun Set Park. Local staff and visitors including Miss Gladys Edwards of the Journal office returned from vacation. Miss Mary Kerr, a nurse, traveled to Chicago for a break.
The Burlington Transportation Co gains authority to operate a freight and passenger motor line from Davenport and Muscatine to Cunell Buffs with a permitting decision pending final legal arrangements. Washington Okaloosa Knoxville Winterset Greenfield Oakland towns to be served. There is a noted drop in Iowa liquor business and the Congress Tavern opened last Saturday.
Mr and Mrs William Broch Pierce and their two daughters have returned to Chicago. Mrs Pierce is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Walter Ayers. Mrs Mert King who had been visiting at the William Wetz home in Kansas has returned home. Mrs Wetz is a sister of Mrs King.
Richard Stewart spoke at the W. C. T. U. convention to pleased listeners. The women plan a prohibition play on July 20.
H B Knight resigns as receiver for the F and M bank effective July 20. He will pursue other plans that have not been made public.
County agent Harold V. Ellis has accepted a position in Sae County and will depart within two to three weeks. He leaves his Washington assignment after serving as agent for the county.
Col. C. C. Wilson was honored at a luncheon today attended by leading attorneys from across the country. He marked fifty years in Washington law practice with splendid addresses at the event.
Miss Wilma Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Matt Miller of Aine worth receives a Juilliard Musical Foundation voice department fellowship in New York City She will study under Mme Marcela Sembrieh and pursue advanced vocal training.
Prizes were awarded in the boys garden club contest with Warren McAvoy winning first, Everett Kracaw second, Rudolph Knot therus third, Dale Long fourth, and Hays Fleming fifth.
Wilber Miller purchases a new motor drawn hearse the first in Washington and joins a Davenport unit as the second in southeastern Iowa marking a regional automotive milestone.
Hope Ott and Helen Dillange have traveled to Estes Park Colorado for a vacation and leisure visit during their getaway.
Bay Market owner John Grush and daughter Lena Thom have purchased the Royal Market and Grocery from W A Knott. Sherm Crone will remain with the firm and Tom Schilling will serve as head clerk in the grocery department. The Royal Market is on South Iowa Avenue.
Miss Josephine Babcock with her nieces Bessie Bovee and Ophelia Miller leave Davenport by boat for St Paul. They expect a ten day absence.
Mrs H M Eich traveled to Hampton Massachusetts for Lydia's Smith College graduation and paused in Pittsburg to visit daughter Hanna and family. Francis Stifel the young granddaughter will celebrate her second birthday on July 18.
Mr and Mrs D J Ross and their son Durand along with Miss Helen Morton and Miss Mildred Morton plan a trip to California soon according to local notices.
The new rule grants rural mail carriers six holidays per year and was issued after recent lease arrangements were updated.
The Crawfordsville Imprint announces in a foreword by Rev. O. L. McCleery that the paper will stand for the right and righteous but will not meddle with politics, signaling editorial independence.
Invitations announce the wedding of Miss Ella Mae Brown to Prof. Seth Thomas principal of the high school. The ceremony will take place July 25 at Maple Lane Farm.
Riverside hosts Muscatine as Cunningham and Slocum travel to watch a spirited contest for a fifty dollar stake. The matchup pits Riverside ball team against Muscatine in a tense roadside showdown.
A June 29 visit to Washington describes a Senate adjournment to July 1 while the Committee of the Whole met with about 150 representatives, including E. C. Eicher. It notes appearances by Rep. Marcantonio, several women in Congress, and distinctive personal styles of members, plus regional sightseeing suggestions around Bull Run and Skyline Drive.
The Democrat apologizes for last week's error reporting Flora St John and Sam Yeoman’s upcoming marriage. Flora St John’s mother denies the story and refutes the announced engagement.
Miss Ada Jenkins daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E P Jenkins marked her eighteenth birthday on July 12 with a party for 24 guests from three to six. Each guest dressed as a book, with Grace Eider and Eva Denny sharing honors. Dream Life went to Miss Denny.
Brindley hosted a social evening at her home at the corner of Railroad and Green Streets for Miss Cora Brindley with guests in attendance and light refreshments reported.
Republican delegates nominated General J. M. Drake of Centerville for governor and Senator Matt Parrott of Waterloo for lieutenant governor at the convention held last week.
Daisy Hull and Nina Alberson rode to Ainsworth and back on their bicycles. Both trips took 60 minutes each way. Henry Hull set the state half mile record last evening with 1.04 percent and 0.30 percent for the mile. Filg Warren and Anna Springer own new Columbia wheels.
Mr and Mrs Nial Nicholson and family visited grandmother Mrs J W Scott in town. Mrs Lester Orr’s mother, 84, broke her hip but rests comfortably at the county hospital. Ray Calhoun of Birmingham Iowa, formerly Conesville, died from injuries after falling from a second story window. Fifty four attended the Warren family reunion on Sunday July 7. Miss Nondal Richardson Hazel Siberts and Wahneetah Ingalls hosted log cabin gathering on Wednesday.
The 1866 report notes the Covenanter church festival clearing 275 and the U P festival clearing 310.38. The Record began as a six column folio by Bailey ros. The total gross receipts reached 425.12 with 8.80 counted as counterfeit. Sam Lewis allegedly forged votes for Widow Messick, who held power, while Burrell enjoyed uncovering church social tales including counterfeit ice cream purchases.
Dividends were paid by Washington Loan and Trust Co. with eight percent this week. Judge Hamilton ordered the sale of Geo. W. Stewart hardware stock to T. H. Peters of Carlisle Iowa, with inventory closure. Many notices follow of local residents ill, traveling, or visiting, and community events from July 4 to mid July.
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