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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1931
Page
5
A reflective 2007 piece recalling Washington Academy and Geneva College alumni memories. It touches on the Journal’s Saturday feature, former students like Lawson Fisher, Gatewood Shields, and Ralph Shannon, and a Christmas 1905 basketball game in Company D’s Armory.
In a fast paced game the Oskaloosa YMCA team lost to the Bums 28 to 43 at the Armory. Shuman led the Bums with strong center play while Corbin Dixon Shields and Ferguson supported the win as Oskaloosa struggled to contain the visitors.
The Baxter elevator, unique in Iowa, is completed at a cost of $20,000. It is solid concrete and can store 1000 tons of coal in eight bins, with over 110 tons of steel reinforcing the cement. County nurse Effie Haines has been paid from Red Cross funds and there is a push to continue her work. Park board orders ban on commercial stands in parks, allowing limited patriotic or municipal uses.
Corn growth in Iowa is two weeks ahead of last season with roasting ears now entering local markets in several communities. Strong yields are anticipated as warm weather accelerates development.
Celebrate birthday for Mrs Tobl Montgomery of East Main Street who marked her eighty tenth birthday on July 21 1921.
Word comes of the death of OO T Smith former well known resident. He died at the home of his daughter Lillian Mrs Stanley Logan in Spokane Washington. The family home was previously across the street north of Lincoln schoolhouse at 8 Iowa Ave.
Nicola, a former Washington resident, was chosen as head of the Durland Trust Company to succeed the late W R Durland. He is the nephew of Mrs Col Nicola, and his wife formerly Jessie Crooks.
The Journal notes ongoing daily renewals of activities at Camp Waysie Y, highlighting continued engagement and organized programs for attendees and staff.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ko and daughter Lorraine of Richmond are home from a California trip covering more than 16 900 miles in their car since February 28.
Mrs Ida B Wise Smith of WCTU spoke at United Presbyterian church to a large audience praising her balanced practical talk. Mrs Sartor presided and guests included Mrs W M Keeley and daughter Patricia with several parties held in her honor.
In Memoriam details the death of Captain David A Boyer a longtime resident of Washington county and Civil War veteran. The report notes his roles as farmer and clerk of the Mes. Rebecca Warner and lists surviving relatives and funeral arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Frank Chilcote of Saskatchewan Canada are proud parents of a son named David Edward born in July. His sister Alice aged fifteen and brother Billy aged thirteen share excitement. Mrs Chilcote is formerly Ethel White daughter of Wes White of Washington.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Marshall of Columbus Junction are the parents of a son named Jack Edwards born Saturday July 18 at Yat Hegshes hospital in Muscatine.
Pace and Mrs. Harold Pace of Sweetland Center are parents of a baby boy born Saturday July 18. Mrs Pace formerly Miss Evelyn Wagner of Columbus Junction.
Mr and Mrs Merley Turner of Centerville welcomed a daughter named Jane Ellen on Sunday July 19. Mrs Turner was formerly Beat rice Brown of this city.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Gowey of Brighton welcomed a daughter born Tuesday morning at Washington County Hospital. The newborn weighed ten pounds.
Mrs. A A Beenblossom received a long distance call on Wednesday morning announcing the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs H A Perry in a Kansas City hospital. The boy weighed eight and a quarter pounds. Alma Beenblossom Perry will be remembered by Mrs Perry.
Mr and Mrs Fay Rowe of Kalona announce the birth of a baby girl named Lorine on Saturday July 18. The newborn is welcomed by the Rowe family and listed as healthy.
Mr and Mrs Charles Doran announce the birth of a daughter named Katherine Jane born on Thursday July 23 weighing eight pounds The newborn adds joy to the family as they share the new arrival.
Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Chance and Mrs. Elmer Perrin depart for a two week stay in Wolf Creek Montana. Mrs Perrin will visit her husband employed by a local construction firm there during the trip.
Irene Burger, 13, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Burger former Mecrrimac residents now in Germianville, passes away leaving father, mother, brother Howard, sister Alice, two grandmothers Mrs Louise Miller and Mrs Maggie Burger, and many friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs W M Fitzwiliam spent several days in Huraneton last week due to illness and death of the former's sister Mrs J A Johnson. Funeral services were held on Tuesday.
Funeral services set for Riversidia resident Mrs Mary Emma Yansky at Riverside Methodist Church with burial at Riverside Cemetery. She died Wednesday in Mercy Hospital after a illness. She leaves her husband four children Clark and Richard Yansky Iowa City and Cedar Rapids residents, plus five grandchildren and numerous relatives.
C. Deverall, 62, of Toronto, died in bed at his nephew C. Be Neuman's home in Beata while visiting. He was survived by his wife and two sons. The body was sent to Taronts on Tuesday night.
William Brevery Lowe, 75, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at the Sandy Hook home of his daughter Mrs Dan Hesseltine. He had been staying with Mrs Hesseltine, his only child, while Mrs Lowe was seriously ill. Funeral services planned in Brighton with burial at Sandy Hook cemetery.
Jasper M. Lynn, a well known Pleasant Plain resident, died Wednesday at the home of his son Ralph Lynn in Fairfield. Funeral services were to be held in Fairfield Friday with burial at Pleasant Plain.
Funeral services for Mrs Ed Kos were held Tuesday morning at ten o'clock at the Kos home nine miles northeast of Washington. Her death Saturday was attributed to continued worry over ill health in the family and her mind was reportedly unbalanced at the end.
M. P. Walrob of Kalona died early Monday in Iowa City after a brief illness. He was taken to Iowa City Saturday evening. Funeral services were set for nine o'clock Tuesday morning at Richmond Catholic Church. He was seventy six at his death. Survived by daughters Mrs. Frank Stransky Wellman Mrs. James Prebyl Richmond and Mrs. Joseph Horak Kalona.
Carter once owned Widmer's clothes shop in Washington purchased in 1921. He sold the business in 1923 and returned to Anita with his family. The 46 year old, previously healthy, died after a stroke with complications. He is survived by his widow Zoe Hamilton Carter, daughter Pixie, and father Frank Carter, Sr. of Anita.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Trier were conducted at St Marys church in Keota last Saturday morning. She died Thursday morning July 16 from a cerebral hemorrhage at age 87. She was mother to Mike Trier Mrs Wayne Rash Henry Trier Mrs Mary Engle and Joseph Trier of Keota.
Martin Neiswanger who died suddenly Thursday at his Knoxville home will have funeral services this afternoon at two o'clock at L. A. Jones funeral home.
News notes two weddings: Mrs Charity Dunshee and Dr Hinsdill wed at Keota Methodist parsonage with Rev. Gilbert officiating and a delayed honeymoon planned through Wilmington, Chicago, Grand Harbor and the Hinsdill cottage. Also reported are Jane Riley and Owen Boileau marrying at Peoria with ceremony by Rev Dr Shaw and reception at Gull Lake, Michigan.
Miss Hazel Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Morrison of Washington and Kenneth Ross son of Mrs Silas Ross of Washington were married Saturday July 14 in Carthage Illinois by a Christian minister. The couple resided at St Madison where the bride’s sister Maud Hutchison lives.
Word arrives of the winter wedding between Stanley JL Moore son of J T Moore Washington and Miss Alice Tryer Eagle Grove. They met at Chillicothe Missouri while at business college and planned to visit the groom’s parents this week after visiting the bride’s family. Mrs Moore has telegraph operator experience and Mr Moore works for the government in Oklahoma City at a veterans loan office.
Miss Pauline Wilson Caldwell daughter of Mrs J J Caldwell Morning Sun and John Blick son of Mr and Mrs L K Blick Washington were married at 3 30 pm last Saturday at the First United Presbyterian parsonage Rock Island TL Immediate families attended The couple spent the weekend at Masestine and are staying with his parents 698 South Ave B The bride formerly attended Morning Sun high school and University of Commerce Des Moines Mr Blick is a Washington High School graduate and H A bakery employee
Word arrives of the wedding between Judith Lewis of Mason City and Gerald Grey of Des Moines. The ceremony occurred July 14 at the bride’s mother’s home in Mason City. The couple plans a\nIowa wedding trip and will reside in Des Moines. The bride is a Mason City High School graduate. Grey works as assistant superintendent at Root Casket Co.
Washington weekly notes a new nursery opening last Saturday night by Margaret Livingston and others in the Dougherty room on the west side of the square. The seven babies enjoyed the event and more are expected next Saturday night.
The rendering plant south of town reopened after a weeklong closure by state and county inspectors. Manager P. L. Mac Lamore said sanitary requirements have been met and odors will be reduced, though not completely eliminated, with health officers cooperating on the cleanup.
The YM Y A will take a truck load of boys to Keokuk Fort Madison and Burlington on July 29. Squire will prepare meals for the trip.
E Lemmon, druggist on the southeast square corner, plans to enlarge after October 1 by taking Win Smouse's rear room, turning it into a fountain service area with booths and a tile floor. Smouse's current space becomes the prescriptions room for stock and reserve items.
Will Remodel-l Morgan of Mahaska Bottling Works in Oskaloosa has taken possession of the Idea Bottling Works in Washington, buying it from Murray Conger and son Lloyd. Harold Morgan will relocate soon to manage operations with plans for new machinery and output of about 300 cases daily.
The district court convictions near year end show liquor related offenses comprise nearly half. By June 30, 36 persons were convicted in county district court with 15 linked to intoxication or sale. Fines totaling 3000 dollars were paid into the clerk's office.
Mrs N Dodder marked turning 79 with a July 18 dinner party at her residence. All immediate family attended except Mrs Clara Tansey of Clearwater Oklahoma. James Nelson sold his 160 acre Keota farm to Albert Siren for 175 dollars per acre.
George Buckley from Chicago visits his ill mother in hospital after two years away. Local families travel to St Paul Salt Lake City and California for visits or illness. 4 H show plans loom for August exhibit while university bands and school coal contracts anchor community activity.
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