Washington notes on residents and local happenings
Helen Livingston plans travel to California and rest. Local names like Henderson Walace Robert T Wilson and W R Mount appear alongside stores once in Sigourney and Kalona. Community updates cover illnesses travels deaths and social visits with mentions of Etta McCall and Mrs Rose Reid club plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Walace
Sigourney
Robert T. Wilson
Colenso
W. R. Mount
M. C. Parker
Local Hospital Roundup and Community Notes
Hospital notices list several patients discharged or admitted at Keota Washington and Wellman with names including Mrs Clyde Stoutner Mrs Henry Graf Wanda McKean Mrs Robert Nicola Sam Miller J A Kauffman Harold Romine Floyd Edwards Emma Wagner Paul Tagist Joseph Nethergall Marjorie Boyd George Blair John Te Bockhurst John Flynn Mrs F F J Ryan Elizabeth Wells and others. Busily chronicled are local visits operations and community happenings including Judge Gaffney praise and Elizabeth Fisher praised for PWA and historical research work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Stoutner
Keolta
Henry Graf
Keota
Wanda McKean
Conesville
Robert Nicola
Riverside
Sam Miller
J. A. Kauffman
Wayland
Harold Romine
Wellman
Floyd Edwards
Haskins
Emma Wagner
Washington
Albert Schultze
Paul Tagist
West Chester
Joseph Nethergall
Marjorie Boyd
Ainsworth
George Blair
John Te Bockhurst
John Flynn
FF. J. Ryan
Horse and Buggy Days In Washington Remembers Jenny Veve
Jenny Veve recounts early Washington life describing daily chores at home, self sufficiency in food and canning, church life, social events, and local figures. She recalls two suburbs, grand homes, and neighborhood antics, ending with a personal sign off.
Lap board memories and bedside helpers revive old comforts
A reminiscence recalls the lap board once common in homes and its uses during illness. The author notes a Coppock highway house keeping a storied lap board and a flat sandwich basket aiding food transport for a lame back, with local chuckles at Carlaba’ and a Mexican reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppock Highway
Carlaba
Brighton resident King Johnson undergoes major operation
Wednesday King Johnson of Brighton was operated on this morning. The report notes follow up and recovery plans. In related news LeRoy Hughes of Wellman and Gladys Vinton of Washington welcomed a daughter born at 8 20 this morning weighing seven pounds three ounces Harold Romine of Wellman was dismissed from hospital Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Johnson
Brighton
LeRoy Hughes
Wellman
Gladys Vinton
Washington
Joseph Sechantz
Harold Romine
LeRoy Huber
Frank Fauler
Aubrey Reicherd
Keota
Gladye Vinton
Donna Eden
Columbus Junction
Helen Anderson injures ankle in cast after horse incident
The Journal notes Helen Anderson daughter of Carl T. Anderson has an ankle cast from Friday after a horse fell on her two weeks earlier. Wenona had arm casts removed after a hay mow fall left her with broken wrists five weeks ago. Additional social notes include picnic invitations, bakery fire, cemetery road concerns, and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Carl T. Anderson
Wenona
Passing Years of In & Washington
County Auditor J. T. Matthews has received the first of seven annual payments from the state highway commission as a refund for money spent on county primary roads. Also Wins Prize, Get Wrong Baby, Girl Dies, Change Route, New Station, New President, Gypsy Smith Here, Wins Suit, Boy Shot, Mrs. McCall Ill, Almost Done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Matthews
State Highway Commission
Columbus Junction
Walnut Street
Harvest Helpers Honored at Edwin Griffith Farm
George H. Paul and Bob Willits assisted in the hay and wheat harvest at the Edwin Griffith place and were voted expert workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Paul
Bob Willits
Edwin Griffith Place
Celebration draws half of county for Camp Pike sendoff
In a county of 26 000 residents about 13 000 people attended the celebration honoring 164 Washington county young men who departed for Camp Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Camp Pike
Simmering Buys 40 Acres North of Highland Park
John Simmering recently purchased Albert Donovan's 40 acre tract northeast of Highland Park, expanding holdings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simmering
Albert Donovan
Highland Park
Mumps Sickens Kennedy in Ames Military Training
Charles Kennedy, in military training at Ames, is hospitalized with mumps. The report notes his illness and current medical status within the training program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kennedy
Ames
Boy Hurt by Cow in Ainsworth Incident
Keith Lord a three year old son of George Lord of Ainsworth was seriously injured when a cow stepped on his face causing two deep wounds and strong bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Lord
George Lord
Ainsworth
Town Farmer Dinners Sailors and Dumplings Dinner
Town observer notes Do M Cuddy as a real town farmer. They hosted two soldier boys going away for dinner Monday with a large meal including fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy green corn tomatoes cabbage salad biscuits and apple dumplings. Major Latta sold his home on South Iowa avenue to Madison Tucker for 4000 and the wife will move to Chicago for Dorothy who will attend the Chicago University. A Putnam warns that 74 percent of the world needle supply comes from Germany and 24 percent from England urging careful use by women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. M. Cuddy
Major Latta
Iowa Avenue
Madison Tucker
Major
Chicago
Dorothy
Chicago University
A. Putnam
New York
Germany
England
Getting Better Frank Mac on After Sciatic Rheumatism
Thirty years ago Frank Mac on has been improving at Hot Springs after suffering sciatic rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Macon
Hot Springs
Assistant Principal Named at Brighton High School
Assistant Principal Nena Wilson, Frank's daughter, will lead as assistant principal at Brigh ton High School next year. The Democrat party sentiment is noted as growing proud of their girls and perhaps distant toward others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nena Wilson
Frank
Brighton
Democrat
Calif Tour With Berdo Family Ends A Remarkable Journey
Henry Berdo Sr and Jacob Berdo a Pennsylvania cousin left Monday for a California tour regarded as remarkable at their ages. A young man named Flory from Pennsylvania accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif
Henry Berdo, Sr
Jacob Berdo
Pennsylvania
California
Flory
Fine Home and New Daughter Highlight Montgomery News
Fine Home by Carl Keck becomes one of town’s largest and finest. The elm tree in front is valued at several million dollars. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Montgomery on July 22. Grandparents on both sides take pride in the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Boller
Bollers
Eicher
Washington, D
Elizabeth Fisher
Washington
PWA
Washington, D. C
Harry Hopkins
Historical Research Department
Brigade
M. C. DeLong
Adella
Ella DeLong
Roy Caviners
Mr. DeLong
Carl Keck
Virginia Patricia Macon
Frank Macon
McCall III
J. A. McCall
McCall
Harry Montgomery
William Henry Walters
Henry Walters
San Diego
Calif
Edith Ingram
Riverside
Restaurant Change Hands As Anderson Sells North Side
Marion Anderson sold the north side restaurant to W. R. Blakely of Darlington Wisconsin. Home from Chi Del Stewart returned from Chicago Saturday and may go back later to cultivate his voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Anderson
North Side
W. R. Blakely
Darlington
Wis
Chi
del Stewart
Chicago
Britton Dies Former Travellers House Manager Dies in Chicago
M. J. Britton formerly managed the Travellers House in Washington arriving with the party in 1874. He later managed the Bryson House later Hotel Allen for eight years. Ideal Resort Winemouse plans Highland Park improvements including a lake boat house and summer park facilities for bathing fishing and boating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton
M. J. Britton
Travelers House
Chicago
Washington
Civic
Bryson House
Allen
Highland Park
Garden Fete aids Army unit clears funds at Wilson home
Soldiers Aid society staged an elaborate garden fete at Col. and Mrs. C. J. Wilson's home. About eleven hundred people attended and $160 was cleared for Company D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Aid Society
C. J. Wilson
Picnic outing by Lucret Shearer and companions chaperoned
Lucretia Shearer Henry Shields Mehrie Lytle and Missea Maude McCulley with Ethel Tillotson and Jane Shearer spent yesterday in the woods for a picnic. Chaperone Miss Ella Chilcote accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucret Shearer
Henry Shields
Mehrie Lytle
Factory Moves Waterloo Proposal Stirs Local Opposition
The Journal reports the cob pipe factory will relocate to Waterloo, a move the paper calls a mistake. It notes high U S demand for cob pipes and urges a replacement factory be started locally to fill the gap left by Mr Langworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Waterloo
U. S
Langworthy
Deaths of the Week in Pilotburg Kalona Area
David Stumpf, 74, died Sunday at home five miles south of Kalona from a stroke. Katherine McCormick known as Kate McCormick, about 80, whose brothers built railroads. another sister Mrs A A C Johnson is ill in Omaha. Miss McCormick's funeral was held here Tuesday. Hubert Redecker, 80, died in Olpe Kansas after pneumonia. three sons from the county attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stumpf
Pilotburg
Kalona
Katherine McCormick
Kate McCormick
A. A. C. Johnson
Omaha
Miss McCormick
Hubert Redecker
Olpe
Kansas
Mrs Ward Frances Windus Ward Dies After Long Illness
Mrs James Ward Frances Windus Ward aged 88 died at her home on South Second avenue on Wednesday after a long illness. Her death was hastened by a fall she had four weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigade
James Ward
Frances Windus Ward
South Second Avenue
Community Notes and Local Happenings Reform
Eleanor Tucker named captain of Battalion No 1 bicycle division of the Iowa Safety Council. A small cyclone caused minor damage at Crawfordsville early Wednesday. Farm Bureau promotes food storage plan with 1000 pamphlets mailed to farmers. Washington County wheat allotments total 3182. Y's Men award prizes at Thursday pet show. County 4-H health tests served 150 boys and girls in the Methodist Church basement. Various local residents and visitors are listed with travel and visit details. Nuptial notices include Jane Godfrey and Russell Selette and Anna Gertrude Schwalbe and Rev. Harry Joseph Grodahl. Dr F W Eastwood attends a conference in Chicago. Today is 6t4 Folks Dey in Washinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Scranton
West Chester
Reliels
Akeys
Horans
Kings
Kelley
Old Second United Presbyterian Church
Gospel Ridge
Welkin
McClelland
Joseph Kecks
J. C. Conyers
Jonathan Wilsons
Todd
Dr. Chilcote
Schofield
Lamphere
City Cemetery
Old Dog Parker
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Los Angeles
Robert Hender
Dr. Hender
Ella Kerr
FE. M. Pierce
Mrs. Pierce
Willie Miller
Tom
West
Iowa City
Alex Lytle
Etta McCall
Missoula, Mont
Tillie Pierce
Ocean Park
Ocean
Coppock
Fred Reid
Rose Reid Club
Mrs. Reid
Almen Dewey
A. R. Dewey
Washington National Bank
Deanne Durbin
Tops
Judge Gaffney
8. W. Livingston
University Hospital
Dave Livingston
F. M. Gash
James Daniels
Wisconsin
Edna Daniels
Carlsbad
New Mexico
KF. CC Bieber
Villa Gilchrist
U. P
Conner
Congregational Church
West Washington
Sam Lewis
Second U. P
S. S
Bessie Young
Ida Reister
Mary Beard
Clara Conger
Beckie Beaty
Lizzie Morton
Mattie Morton
Sadie Rousseau
Mattie Wilson
Ida Hall
Lizzie Morton Keeley
Mattie Wilson Mount
Beau Brummels
Roll Boland
Will Smith
Cass Richards
Dwight Morton
Tom Keeley
al Dewey
Gela Hise
Billy Cook
J. W. Morton
Frank Steck
Rollin Organ
A. R. Wickersham
Gazette
H. A. Burrell
Press
Burrel
Father Twining
Frank Evans
M. EB. Church
Presbyterian Church
Shearer
T. D. Wallace
White
1St
United Presbyterian Church
Vincent
Williamson
Longhead
Johnston
J. R. Davis
J. 8. Morris
Bill Blair
Bob Wilson
Fulton
Tanners
Grant
Dougherty
Chas
Wilson
Ferguson
Cunningham
Fred Douglas
Daugherty’s
Douglas
Charles Corette
Squire Henderson
Joe Rader
Mr. Sinsabaugh
Ike Wagner
John Shields
Webb
Fone
Jenny Veve
Charles Troyer
Son
Country Club
Sanitary Bakery
North Fourshave
Cemetery Road
District Farm Bureau
Chautauqua Park
Fairfield
Spurgeon
Fred L. Moore
Fred Moore
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. Af. McCormac
Letts
Virgil Wittmer
Beateco
W. C. Hughes
C. K. Plaumly
Silvan Plumly
Beverly Hills
CC. EK. Plumly
Will Nelson
Bill
Willabel
Shehela
Jimmy
Nancy
Hastings, Neb
Hugh McCleery
Mary French
Nelson
Isabel McElhinney
Walter Harold Lussky
Washington Junior College
Clarence Jacobs
Hugh Conrad
Maynard Brown
Graham Theater
Smouse P
Frank Sage
Chautauqua Association
Gypsy Smith
Chautauqua
Clifford Thorne
Iowaeeattlemen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rye
Walter Turner
W. A. Turner
Eleanor Tucker
Iowa Safety Council
Crawfordsville
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Wm. Nichol
East
Rev. Nichol
U. P. Church
Milo Sorden
Rhineland
Jane Godfrey
Mt. Pleasant
Margaret Alice Stewart
Willis Todd
Mrs
Emma Page
Long Beach
LeRoy Pratt
Marjorie Pratt
Willa Briley
Louise Um
Dick Young
R. L. MacGugin
Hickory Grove
East Second Street
Mary Louise Harwood
Will Harwood
Cedar Rapids
Bruce Lipscomb
Lee Holland
Walter Graves
Myrtle Sage
Margaret
Brownswood
Tex
Russell Selette
Provincetown, IL
Anna Gertrude Schwalbe
Grace Hill
Harry Joseph Grodahl
Bethel
Alaska
H. A. Engel
Anna Buxbaum Schwalbe
Joseph Hirt
Mary Louise Walsh
St. Mary's Church
F. W. Eastwood
Law Seminary
Washinton
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