Review of the week's news with local notes and notices
Justice of the Peace E. D Ray burn fined Harold Savage of Washington ten dollars and costs for shooting a green heron at the reservoir. Numerous local visitors, trips, and family events fill the week from Iowa to Illinois with weddings, vacations, and small-town happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
E. D Rayburn
Harold Savage
Washington
Savage
State Conservation
North Washington property owners seek annexation to city
Property owners at the north limits of Washington pursue annexation to the city with district court action required before finalization. The petition bears 39 signatures. Mayor G F Mace fined Karl McClure 25 cents? or 25 dollars for speeding and recommended license suspension. Mayor Mace fined L C Kokesh one dollar for improper parking. Mrs Walter Bauer hosted 15 members of the West Chester Methodist Sunday School Commrade class. An individual booklet was presented to each guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District Court
G. F. Mace
Karl McClure
Mace
L. C. Kokesh
Walter Bauer
West Chester Methodist Sunday School
Harry Sievert
Parsons
Kan
Leslie Blick
Washington County News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Ca pron Oklahoma visitors Roy Finch family return to Washington after four years. Dedication planned for United Presbyterian home on E Washington street October 16. Leon Beaty post officers installed after annual Country club dinner. Numerous guests travel for church conferences, geology field trip, and family gatherings across Des Moines, Sigourney, Davenport, and Denver. Hospital anniversary set for July 31 with lawn program. Three rural schools to be sold August 4 as consolidation proceeds. Local agriculture and beetle campaign participation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital
Washington
Lester B. Krabill
Prairie Flower
Cedar Township
Bethel
Cedar Center
Pleasant Plain
International Sunday school convention visits and family notices
Rinner attends five day International Sunday school convention in Des Moines. W. G. Stewart spends the week in Dubuque with daughter Mrs. Merrill Harkness and family. Sylvia Warren of Pontiac NL visits Ella Warren and is joined by Charles Warren of Iowa City and Shirley Kessel of Brighton. E D Rayburn turns 73 with greetings. Powell A Rayburn, Moose Lodge auditor, calls from North Manchester. Funeral guests for Mrs. W. R. Mount include Noah and Jacob Eicher, Will Pressnell, Arthur Wallbank, and James D. France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. White
Vernon Witting
Des Moines
Shirley Blattner
Beatrice Barthelow
First Presbyterian Church
Glen Conard
Rinner
Five Day International
W. G. Stewart
Dubuque
Merrill Harkness
Harkness
Sylvia Warren
Pontiac
Ella Warren
Miss Warren
Charles Warren
Iowa City
Shirley Kessel
Brighton
W. R. Mount
Noah Eicher
Winfield
Jacob Eicher
Wayland
Will Pressnell
Aurthur Wallbank
Mt. Pleasant
James D. France
Tipton
Local Social Guests Dine In LaPorte City
Harry Simpson and several ladies visited LaPorte City yesterday as guests of Mrs. Courtney Kline. A luncheon followed by bridge with Mrs. Clow holding the high score marked the social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Kline
Courtney, Jr
Kiffaney
LaPorte City
E. E. Stutsman
Harry Simpson
L. A. Jones
E. F. Bestwick, Jr
EB. B. Hammer
Lridge
Clow
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Update
Yesterday William KE Frame from Ainsworth admitted then dismissed today. Today Agnes Messersmith 712 N Marion Ave Mrs Ann Trojovsky 115% S Marion Ave Gerald Duncan N Marion Ave all surgical patients. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Wayne Kendrick and son 211% W Second St Mrs Raymond Pine and daughter Columbus Junction Mrs Chester Stewart and son Philip David Keota. Today Mrs Ray Ihrone Richmond Calif. Saturday Harry White Columbus Junction Clyde Clark 709 W Second St. Births Mr and Mrs Burton Fox Riverside a son at 257 yesterday afternoon Mr and Mrs William Crawford a daughter at 932 last night. The Crawfords live on route two Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William KE. Frame
Ainsworth
Agnes Messersmith
N. Marion Avenue
Ann Trojovsky
S. Marion Avenue
Gerald Duncan
Wayne Kendrick
W. Second Street
Raymond Pine
Columbus’ Junction
Chester Stewart
Philip David
Keota
Ray Ihrone
Richmond
Calif
Harry White
Columbus Junction
Clyde Clark
Second Street
Burton Fox
Riverside
William Crawford
Crawfords
Route Two
Wellman
Medical Notices for Residents Listed in Yesterday and Today
Yesterday entry lists Mrs Jennie Megill of 910 N Fourth Ave for medical. today entries include Beverly Bean of Ainsworth for minor surgery, Harry McCall of 813 S Second Ave for medical, and Mrs Robert Day of 743 N Iowa Ave for medical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Megill
Fourth Avenue
Beverly Bean
Ainsworth
Harry McCall
S. Second Avenue
Robert Day
Iowa Avenue
Local Births and Medical Notices Compiled
Wednesday and today listings show individuals across addresses in Wayland Wellman Riverside and surrounding areas receiving medical surgical and family notices. Recipients include Don Crone Fred Stalder Mrs Wilmer Kauffman Mrs Clarence Burkholder Hugh Courtney Gerald Duncan James Ray and Mark Miller with births and hospital mentions at multiple streets and avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Crone
E. Mainstreet
Fred Stalder
Wayland
Wilmer Kauffman
Route One
Surgical
Clarence Burkholder
Wellman
Everett K. Burham
Hugh Courtney
Fifth Avenue
Gerald Duncan
Marion Avenue
Donald Southwick
James Ray
Riverside
Erwin L. Miller
Mark Dwight
Washington County social welfare board names new members
Ten-year-old report details Mrs. J. L. Fry Kalona and E. C. Jones with W. S. Eldridge named to the Washington County Board of Social Welfare for the remainder of the year. The notice notes farming strength in Leon Beauty Post and other local happenings including a car theft, social events, and a farewell for Ves per Bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beauty Post American Legion
Post
W. Easter
Y M C A Camp Opens Near Conesville For Boys
Twenty years after its founding the Y M C A camp at McKee’s Lake four miles from Conesville welcomed attendees including $2 Washington boys. Glen and Herman Matucca, sons of Mr and Mrs Will Matucca, launched a home business on East Main street earning $12. Hiram Johnson presented the first roasting ear of the season from his garden on July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Wittrig
Paul Horak
Homer Stephen
East Washington Street
Herbert Osincup
Hedges
Witting
David Krebill
Davenport
Harold Johnson
Fairfield
Ralph Kleese
Texas
Mr. Kleese
Y. MC. A
McKee's Lake
Conesville
Washington
Glen
Herman Matucha
Will Matucha
East Main Street
Hiram Johnson
30 Years Ago More than 500 people gathered
A 30 year old report notes that more than 500 people gathered for an unspecified local event. The write up highlights attendance and community turnout. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Deaths of the Week Mrs Martha Wilson Mount 94
Mrs Martha Wilson Mount, 94, widow of William R Mount, died Sunday at her daughter's home Mrs KE C Eicher. Funeral services were Tuesday at Jones funeral home. Surviving are her daughter and son Homer of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount
Martha Wilson Mount
William R. Mount
KE. C. Eicher
Jones Funeral Home
Homer
Washington
Dick Bidwell dies at 77 after heart attack
Dick Bidwell, 77, longtime employee of Washington city street department, died Monday from a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Sherman’s funeral home with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery in Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bidwell
Washington City
Sherman
Hillcrest Cemetery
Brighton
Mrs Petersson 80 Dies After Heart Attack At Home
Mrs Petersson aged 80, mother of Mrs Roger Sherman, died Tuesday night at her Olds home after a heart attack. She had been frail for months. Survived by one son, three daughters, 14 grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Petersson
Roger Sherman
Olds
Births and names logged in local society notes
Yesterday afternoon saw multiple birth announcements and name changes. Clarence Griffin and family welcome a son at 4 53 pm while Walter Richardson and family announce a daughter at 4 55 pm and others record births including Patricia Lynn and Janet Carol. A correction notes Everett K Burham naming Drew Courtney instead of Hugh Courtney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Hoppe, Jr
Patricia Lynn
W. Madison Street
Herbert Osvieup
Janet Carol
E. Jefferson Street
Everett K. Burham
Drew Courtney
Hugh Courtney
Local News Briefs and Notable Happenings
Forty years back J H Hull bought two lots south of the Commercial club and fills them. Thomas Schilling recovers from a rattlesnake bite with swelling subsiding. Bessie Bovet returns from visiting Karl Lewis in Oskaloosa. An 1867 old brick schoolhouse alumni picnic is planned for July 26 at Clara Conger Wilson's with sun bonnets and old games. A man claiming to be with the Allen Collecting agency opened an office, rented a room, hired Flossie Peck as stenographer, and bought office gear before collecting $120 from Standard Furniture and then leaving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hull
Commercial Club
Clara Conger Wilson
The
Allen Collecting Agency of
Kansas City
Carl Roberts
Flossie Peck
Remington
Fifty Years Ago Local Bits and Odd Incidents
Fifty years ago George Hale repaired an electric fan to cool Dr. Phil lips and was improving. Nellie Tripp Miss Lackey Elia McLaughlin Anna Martin and Rob Buck were excused from attendance to join the Endeavor society westward. A horse ridden by Toward McCleery bolted, throwing the boy. he was bruised. Win Smeuse harvested ninety tons of hay. A fishing party including Harry and John McCall Marion O Loughlin and others faced mishaps at Bex Springs when a wagon collapsed and wheels came off. O Loughlin fell into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hale
Dr. Phillips
Nellie Tripp
Miss Lackey
Elia McLaughlin
Anna Martin
Rob Buck
Endeavor Society
Harry
John McCall
Marion O'Loughlin
Leo
W. Manners
Will Cunningham
James Cowger
Bex Springs
McCall
John Parks
O'Loughlin
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Liddy
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Ore
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Susan
Lake Aquabi
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Council Bluffs
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T. R. Gillespies
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Floyd Polis
George Bickford
Mr. Bickford
Bickford
J. Martin White
Mercy Hospital
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Evansville
Ind
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Harvey Holden
Virginia
Glenn B. Holden
Fred Reid
Osage Beach
Ozarks
Harry Reid
Jack Reid
Little Rock
Ark
Ozark Resort
Kermit Payne
Norma
Dave Murphy
Colorado
Ed Sorrell
Macomb
Ill
Kenneth Smith
Randall
Decatur
Robert Sorrell
DeKalb
Meredith Chance
Della Humphreys
Guy Crosby
Washington Street
Lester Rath
Champaign, Ill
Mr. Rath
Sam de Long
Rath
John Tucker
Patty
Robert, Jr
Robert
Diane
Robert Jr
Dennis
Sorrell Brothers
Harry Montgomery, Jr
Mrs
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John A. Stewart
Glenn Duncan
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Jefferson
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Duncan
Sally Ashmore
Rechester
N. Y
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Roy Finch
Sally Jean
David Roy
Capron
Okla
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Raymond Bonar
Murray Smylie
Vic Crone
Mike Crone
Preston Wolf
Kenora
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Loyal Swartzendruber
Sally and
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E. Washington Street
Charles Hotle
Leon Beaty Post
American Legion
Country Club
Ed Squire
Ray Minick
Leonard Lackey
Paul V. Shearer
Madeline Young
John Lemmon
John Simpson
Oak Park, Ill
J. F. Simpson
Edna Messer
E. H. Messer
Bob Berdo
Lowa City
Cheyenne
Wyo
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Ray Sgika
Joe Shalla
Sigourney
Clyde Birney
Kemsler Nursing Home
Maxine Snider
Elmer Guenther
Theodore Zieglowsky
John Zieglowsky
Little Brown Church
Nashua
Phyllis Guenther
Paul Zieglowsky
Rosemary L. Jirsa
Harry L. Fullerton
L. T. Fullerton
Charles Jirsa
Jirsa
Iowa
Lester Krabill
W. A. Erbe
Washington County Chautauqua Association
Kiene Tros
Elmer Kiene
Kiene
Barbara, Lorene
Richard
Les Moines
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Barbara Etter
Ann Birkland
Doris Duecker
Waverly
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Japan
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Tokyo
John Coulter
Waukegan, Ill
Capt. Coulter
Iowa Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Everett R. Burham
Dept. Aid-de-Camp
Jesse W. Radda
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Silas Ross
Woods
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Ray Simpson
Hiawatha
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A. W. Crow
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Marine Corps
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N. C
Ames
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Lewis
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R. L. Gibson
Detroit
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Grant Walker
Report School of
Roy Mayhew
Baton Rouge
Frank
Harley
Fd Mayhew
Clement Griffith
Harry Kleese
West Chester
E. D. Rayburn
Powell A. Rayburn
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George B. Ryan
Sixth Avenue
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Rukgaber
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Pitsburgh
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Hyattsville
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Santa Fe
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Joe McElhinney
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Josephine
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Huck Finn
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William Kyle
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E. Fourth Street
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Wellman, Medical
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N. Avenue B
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Ida Fritz
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Carroll
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J. E. Letts
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Myrtle Morgan
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Thomas Schilling
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Oskaloosa
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Truman
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New York
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