Fourth of July events and local changes in Washington
A delayed Fourth of July celebration was held at the McCleery shack with families shooting stored fireworks after rain. J F Duffy sold Ford agency interests to U S Falk of Des Moines. Miss Sara Grimes hosted a slumber theater party with many friends. Washington delegates and visitors returned from Des Moines pleased with nominations. notables included Col C J Wilson J N Brookhart Dr Tom Downing and Judge C A Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleery Shack
J. F. Duffy
U. S. Falk
Des Moines
Duff
Ford
Iowa
Sara Grimes
Lara’ Busby
Margaret Brookhart
Irene Pierce
Edna Timmerman
Gladys Clark
Ernestine Dean
Ree Benson
Mabel Anderson
Viola Birch
Mary Minick
Hannah Jones
Lois Macon
Pauline Beal
Washington
Col. C. J. Wilson
J. N. Brookhart
Tom Downing
C. A. Dewey
County fair plans take shape at Dean's restaurant
On July 22 1920 boosters from nearly every township met at Dean's restaurant to form a county fair association with 100000 capital. The organization begins when 50000 in stock is subscribed. A committee W E Boyer Francis Swift Charles Cummings and J R Maxwell will appoint a chairman to sell stock organize his section and report at August 1 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean's
W. E. Boyer
Francis Swift
Charles Cummings
J. R. Maxwell
First Inspection of Troop PD in 1920
The July 22 1920 inspection by a regular army officer swore in fifty six men into federal service for Troop PD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
Daughters of Isabella Host Dance at Armory
A delightful dance was held at the armory on July 23 1920 under the auspices of the Daughters of Isabella to raise finances for the order. Mrs J M Kelley and a corps of assistants directed the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Isabella
J. M. Kelley
Gong Cafe Sold to Ace Olds From Burris Family
The Gong restaurant changed hands on July 23, 1920 after fourteen years with the Burris family. Ace Olds, previously of the Oxford cafe, purchased the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gong Cafe
Burris
Gong Restaurant
Ace Olds
Oxford Cafe
Chautauqua Books Printed for 1920 Washington Session
Chautauqua opened this week as copy for the program and booklets was placed at local shops. The opening program is set for Tuesday evening August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reverend John C Abel Joins Emporia College Staff
Local friends report that Rev. John Calvin Abel formerly pastor of the Washington Presbyterian church has taken employment with Emporia College in Emporia Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Calvin Abel
Washington Presbyterian Church
Emporia College
Emporia
Kansas
Highway bonds sold by county treasurer for road No 161
Washington county road bonds totaling 130000 were sold by the county treasurer. Proceeds fund summer work on primary road No 161 in the eastern county. Bonds bought by Glaspell Vieth and Duncan of Davenport at four and one half percent interest, sold at a premium of 195. Purchase described as an excellent sale for the county. Last of 1,000,090 authorized by voters at a June 8 1927 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Glaspell, Vieth
Cereine
Glam Diggers Win Handicap Tourney At Real Country Club
Ed Hammer leads the Glam Diggers to a narrow 17 stroke victory over Printer's DevIls in the Real Country Club handicap tournament. Sixty members played thirty matches. dinner followed with hosts for the winners and a gala night at Ralph Gibson's new gargiature golf course on West Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glam Diggers
Ed Hammer
Real Country Club
Printer’s Devils
Orville Elder
Ralph Gibson
West Madison Piredts
Emmett Peacock Released as Investigation Continues
Emmett Peacock was released Monday from the Washington county jail after investigators reviewed all evidence in the murder of Sheriff Fred Sweet and Night Marshal Aaron Bailey on June 26. Fingerprints did not match Peacock, though two stolen cars tied to the case remain under scrutiny as authorities pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Peacock
Washington County
Fred Sweet
Aaron Bailey
George F. Morrison
Ray Scott
Jin
Des Moines
Kansas City
Chicago
Peacock
William Bailey
Bailey
George Struble
Scott
Anamosa
Washington Concert Band to Hold Two Weekly Performances
The Washington Concert Band will begin regular Thursday evening concerts in Central Park in addition to Saturday shows. Under Neil Humble’s direction and Lewis Warren’s management, the band plans two performances weekly through the second week in September, weather permitting. The ensemble has grown larger this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Park
Neil Humble
Lewis Warren
Washington Independents fall to Muscatine Muskies 5 to 2
The Washington Independents lost Monday at Libe's ball park to the Muscatine Muskies by 5 to 2 in a tight game. Kelsey pitched for Washington. Washington Boosters beat Richmond 25 to 14 in a free scoring contest. Edmunson pitched and Grove Letts handled the mitt. The Independents play Iowa City tomorrow, while the Roosters host Wellman at Libe's field.
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Washington Independents
Libe
Muscatine Muskies
Kelsey
Washington
Washington Boosters
Richmond
Edmunson
Washington Grove Letts
Independents
Iowa City
Roosters
Funeral Services for Mrs. Orin Wallace
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Orin Wallace who died Sunday morning at the county hospital from a hemorrhage. She was born in Brighton on February 12, 1898 and married February 20, 1918 to Orin Wallace. She is survived by five children, her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Messenger and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Wallace
County Hospital
John Messenger
Brighton
Funeral Services for Mrs Doll Buckley Dede
Funeral services were held for Mrs Doll Buckley Dede wife of Otto Paul Dede of Brookline Massachusetts at St James Catholic Church. Born locally she was a daughter of Mrs John Buckley and a longtime popular resident who helped organize the Bachelor Maids club now deceased. She is survived by her mother husband and brothers George Frank Raymond Harold Kate and Mabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doll Buckley Dede
Otto Paul Dede
Brookline
Massachusetts
St. James Catholic Church
John Buckley
Bachelor Maids Club
George
Frank Raymond
Harold
Kate
Mabel
Miss Melissa Raynor Dies After Long Illness At County Home
Miss Melissa Raynor aged 187 died Saturday at the county home following a long illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at Cambridge, T. She was an aunt of Mrs. Ed Bambrick and had resided at the Bambrick home until moving to Seymour two years ago. She had been helpless for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Raynor
Cambridge
Ed Bambrick
Bambrick
Seymour
E V Simons Dies After Long Illness At Home
E V Simons aged 65 died Wednesday night at 9 o clock at his home 815 West Madison Street after a long illness dating from last fall. His condition grew worse last spring forcing him to quit work and he spent time at the county hospital before returning to his nephew M D Lees home where he lay in his own home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Simons
West
Madison Street
M. D. Lee
Lay
Royal David Platt Dies at Home After Illness
Royal David Platt of Ainsworth died Tuesday morning at his home from pneumonia. He had managed the local lumber yard for two years. Born near Dubuque in 1883, he lived there until recent years. He is survived by his widow one son and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal David Platt
Ainsworth
Mr. Platt
Dubuque
Iowa Crops Struggle as Rain Falls Lightly
Washington county reports highs above 90 while corn in silking stage suffers from successive dry spells. Federal meteorologist Charles Reed notes three weeks with rainfall under 20 percent normal. Rain Saturday and Sunday offered little moisture, though living conditions remain comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Charles Reed
Iowa
Reed
Legion and Auxiliary Hold Notable Country Club Party
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary hosted a well attended gathering at the country club on Wednesday evening. A 6 o'clock pot luck supper preceded bridge games on the porch and dancing to the Lytle orchestra. Social committee members included Mrs. George Stewart, Mrs. Russell Frink, Mrs. Maynard Brown, Mrs. Robert Brinton, and Mrs. Ralph Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Country Club
Legion
Lytle Orchestra
Auxiliary
George ©. Stewart
Russell Frink
Maynard Brown
Robert Brinton
Ralph Bauer
Harper FamilyVisits from California Arrive for Texas Oklan Nebraska Tour
Mr and Mrs Will A Harper and their sons Bill Jr and Ben arrived Monday evening from Los Angeles California for a two week visit to friends and relatives. They spent two weeks traveling east stopping in the Panhandle Texas Oklahoma Lincoln Nebraska Newman Grove Nebraska and other points. All are feeling fine and look well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Harper and Sons
Bill’ Jr
Ben
Los Angels
California
Wth
Panhand'e Country
Texas
Oklahoma
Lincoln
Neb
Newman Grove
Harwood Completes Chicago Course At Orthopedic School
T W Harwood returned home after a two week course of instruction at the Scholl orthopedic training school in Chicago. He was among fifty shoe dealers in the class with representation from nearly all sections of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harwood
Chicago
Scholl Orthopedic Training School
Harwood
United States
Eastwood Patrons Exchange Pulpits in Sunday Services
Rev F W Eastwood pastor of the Presbyterian church and his son Walter preached both morning and evening at the local church. Walter, a Princeton student with two summer charges, spoke at Milton communion service in the morning and preached again in the Milton church evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Walter
Milton
Pastor Eastwood to Attend International Bible Conference
Dr. F. W. Eastwood pastor of the local Presbyterian church plans to depart Monday morning for Cedar Falls to attend the international Bible conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Cedar Falls
Fish tale stirs talk after trip on Wairfeld reservoir
Mr and Mrs A Young and the Max Marble family went fishing Tuesday at the Wairfeld reservoir. The day passed quietly until leaving time when Mr Young had a bite, prompting speculative comment about the catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & Young
Max Marble
Wairfeld
Mr. Young
Wet Plank For la Democrats
Des Moines Iowa Democrats at convention adopt a wet plank calling for repeal of the Volstead Act and a national referendum on the 18th Amendment. They condemn the primary system and tariff laws while backing free bridge construction and inland waterways. Nominees named F J Underwood OsKaloosa for secretary of state K E Gilman Rock Island for state superintendent of schools and M J Kennelly Davenport for railroad commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Underwood
Oskaloosa
KE. F. Gilman
Rock Island
Uhr
M. J. Kennelly
Davenport
Continental Construction plans gas line through Washington County
The Continental Construction Company plans to pipe natural gas from the southwest to northern markets crossing Washington county, just north of Washington. The route would boost local gas supply for homes and factories and add more than $200,000 in assessable value for tax purposes. An agent will visit the community to begin acquiring right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Construction Company
Washington County
Lows
Washington
S County
Cat Fish Catch Feeds Town After Reservoir Struggle
A 13 pound catfish was hauled from the reservoir after careful maneuvering. Mr. Young landed the prize, and residents planned to have catfish for dinner today as word spread across the south end of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bite
Som
Mr. Young
Three Local Teens Chosen for All State Band Training
Maurice Mayo William Sartor and William Masson travel to Iowa City Monday to join a five week all state high school band training program. They were selected for ability and experience from recent band contests. The schedule includes two daily band rehearsals two weekly lessons and the rest of the day devoted to swimming and other classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Mayo
William Sartor
William Masson
Iowa City
Wickham Donates Library to Washington County Medical Society
Dr. E. T. Wickham, president of the Washington County Medical Society, offers 250 to 300 medical books and cases to form a society library kept at the hospital. The board approves, and the hospital’s upper sun parlor is set aside for the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickham
Washington approves mini golf license fee and rules
At a city council meeting yesterday an ordinance set the license fee for miniature golf courses at 50 dollars per year per course. Operations require a license and running without one is prohibited. One course is open and two or three more are under construction in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Traffic snag blocks West Madison near Sunset Park
City Marshal Pollock Wallace reports two miniature golf courses on West Madison Street near Sunset Park causing serious traffic congestion and ongoing disruption for drivers and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street
Sunset Park
Pollock Wallace
Large Still Raided Near Clinton County
A still described as one of the largest in the area was raided by federal, state, and county officers just across the river in Illinois near Clinton County. The operation included a 40 foot high column still, a yard in diameter, a steam boiler, and mash vats with enough sugar and corn to produce about 1,000 gallons of liquor daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Dlinois
Air Meet Plans Near Complete at Washington Iowa
The air carnival organized by George W. Gingerich at the Washington air field aims for August 12 and expects 20 to 40 planes of various types. A glider may attend, with features including stant flying, a parachute drop, bomb dropping, and pony express. Proceeds fund field improvements, a hangar, and new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gingerich
Washington
Iowa
Metcalf to Address Sunday School Picnic in Washington County
The Washington county Sunday school committee names Cy Metcalf of Cedar Rapids as speaker for the August 1 picnic. Metcalf, a plumber and Cedar Rapids gospel team member, is active in Sunday school work and the Sunshine mission. A countywide Sunday school parade begins at 11 at the parade route and ends with a picnic dinner at Sunset Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Cy Metcalf
Cedar Rapids
Metcalf
Sunshine Mission
Sunset Park
Births announced for three families in July
Announcements from Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Witting of Elkhardt Indiana report a baby girl born July 19. Claude Rhodebeck and wife welcome a daughter born July 20 named Mary Jane. C W Vetter and wife of Pasadena California welcome a son named James Wallace, honoring two great grandfathers. Mrs Vetter is formerly Bernice Brown of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Witting
Elkhardt
Ind
Rhodebeck
Claude Rhodebeck
Mary Jane
C. W. Veter
Pasadena
Cal
Open Miniature Golf Course on South Second
On Friday evening the Mansion miniature golf course on South Second avenue near the Graham theatre opened to the public in the former Powelsen property yard. Frank A. Gastright manages the course which features a unit lighting system eliminating shadows installed by H. C. Metcalf of Anamosa, also handling lights for local buildings.
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Mansion
South Second Avenue
Graham Theatre
P. H H. Powelsen
Provence
Frank A. Gastright
H. C. Metcalf
Anamosa
Masonic Temple
Journal
Washington Boys Attend Wapsie Y Camp
Washington youths join Camp Wapsie Y near Cedar Rapids Iowa for a week of nature study swimming hiking and camp programs. Leaders include Bob Stutsmah Horace Allen Sherr Watson Vic Westphal Homer Richardson and Edwin Griffith in charge with many campers listed by name.
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Camp Wapsie Y
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Washington
Camp Wapsier
Wapsipinicon River
Art Donovan
Clair Norton
Burke Gillisple
Miles Knight
Bob Shannon
Clifford Blecka
Bob Hansen
Don C. Davis
Lewis Krenmyre
James Wagner
Paul Mohin
Seth Caxris
Grant Davis
Jack Gibson
Ezra Smith
Gene Tucker
Ralston Meek
Marion Sandy
John Coover
Roy Grecian
Douglas Eastwood
George, Means
John Edmondson
John Coulter
Daryl Dodder
John McKinnon
Donald Pearson
Dick Hansen
Junior Wells
Hloyl Williams
Clarence Lee
John Spiedel
Marion Rittenhouse
James Campbell
Dwight Harley
Richard Johnson
William Augustine
Legion Carnival Nets About 225 For Drum Corps Trip
Leon Beatty post estimated earnings near 225 dollars from the Noble C. Fairly carnival held all last week. Attendance was good though spending was cautious. Net proceeds will help cover expenses for sending the Legion drum corps to the state convention in Sioux City in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty Post
Noble C. Fairly
Post
Legion
Sioux City
Kendall and Gibson Open Sunset Miniature Golf Course
Fred Kendall of Delta and Ralph Gibson of Washington built a Sun set miniature golf course on a leased lot from Remps Hamp sher. The 18 hole course lies southeast of Sunset park and features various hazards to challenge players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kendall
Delta
Ralph Gibson
Washington
Remps Hampsher
Madison Street
Sunset Park
Sunset
Goolfer
Two Girls Run Away with Soldier Lovers in 1862 Wagon Tale
In Crawfordsville Indiana a 1862 frontier tale unfolds as young driver John Smylie ferries two white girls hidden under feather beds out of town toward waiting soldiers camped eight miles away. The crowd watches as the daring escape passes with no one stopping them, a story recounted by local elder John Smylie and shared by Nettie Strain.
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Main Street
John Smylie
Crawfordsville
Smylie
Nettie Strain
John
Mr. Pleasant
Mr. Smylie
Week's scattered Iowa news and notable events
Fire damages the Orpheum theater projection room in Fairfield with $5,000 loss and operator Carl Millane injured as patrons exit safely. Senator Daniel Fo Steck to dedicate Oskaloosa airport with air carnival events. Oelwein mayor and constable arrest each other after a fistfight and file assault charges. Sioux City businessman Arthur Hanford arraigned for manslaughter in hotel porter Slayden's death and released on $5,000 bond.
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Fairfield
Orpheum Theater
Carl Millane
Oskaloosa
Daniel Fo Steck
Air Carnival
Oelwen
T. N. Carnall
Porter Hartsough
Oelwein
Omauwa
Arthur D. Hanford
Sioux City
Towa
Fred Slayden
Five inmates escape Wayne county jail in Corydon Iowa
Five men sentenced for robbery and auto theft fled the Wayne county jail by tearing bricks from the wall late Sunday. The escape followed a hot Iowa day with thunder rumbling across the state as rains failed to materialize and crops faced stress from rising moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon, Ta
Wayne County
Beacon to be placed at Burlington airport
Federal officials will install an airways beacon at the Burlington municipal airport to support the proposed Kansas City Chicago airway route, officials report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Municipal
Burlington
Des Moines Lum Berman W. Finkbine Buried This Week
Des Moines buried W. Finkbine a longtime Iowa university supporter. The Rev Medbury praised his vision for civilization and urged youths to emulate his qualities that spell success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Finkbine
Des Moines
University of Iowa
Finkbine
Medbury
City eyed for state music festival by Iowa high school group
The Iowa High School Music Association executive committee will recommend either Des Moines or Towa as the host city for next spring's state music festival. The event award goes to the city with best prospects. The festival has visited Cedar Rapids Ames and Iowa City in past years and the association counts 870 member high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Towa
Iowa High School Music Asociation
Cedar Rapids
Ames
Iowa City
Hansen and Miller Address Rotary Club on Local Bakery Growth
At the Monday Rotary meeting Pete Hansen a baker spoke to members and led a tour of his plant the most up to date in the region recently equipped with a traveling oven producing large quantities of bread. Stanley Miller guest spoke briefly about California noting he and Mrs Miller have visited the community for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Pete Hansen
Hansen
Stanley Miller
California
Stanley
Washington Boys in Special Music Classes
Washington boys attended special music classes yesterday to prepare for the all state high music event. The article notes an instructional emphasis due to an upcoming band festival and a need to boost ensemble performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Boys
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Kaig
Clam Diggers
Washingtonians
Mrs. Orin Wallace
Mrs. Doll Buckley Dede
FE. V. Simons
Clinton County
Witting
Vetter
Wapsie Y
Kendall and Gibson
Mary W. Packer
Mrs. Horn Salty Ete
Dilly Leather Aberry
Fairfield Fire
Oskaloosa Airport
Rockies
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