Ott Van Syce and Daughter Visit After Twenty Years
Mr and Mrs Ott Van Syce and their daughter, who had not visited in twenty years, were noted guests.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1929
Page
5
Society Editor Seeks Tips On Notable Parties
Readers are invited to call and share details of especially nice parties hosted by social leaders. The Society Editor will contact hostesses for permission to publish. Call $4 and ask for Marion McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
Marion McLaughlin
Breakfast Guests Honor Mrs Jerry Voorhis at Livingston Home
A breakfast at the northeast Washington home of Mrs R L Livingston honored Mrs Jerry Voorhis of San Diemas California visiting relatives. Seventeen attendees, three course meal, garden flower decor, hosted by Mrs Livingston and daughters Mable and Margaret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Livingston
Washington
Jerry Voorhis
San Diemas
California
W. Livingston
Booking Klub
Rural and church club meetings announced for August and July
Rural Woman's club meets Mrs Clarence Rathmell Thursday afternoon. Pilotsburg ladies aid society heads to church Thursday afternoon Aug 1. FE. O. W. club meets May 9 with Mrs Amos Norton. Ten cent social at Christian church Thursday evening Aug 1. W. F. M. S. to open mite box and tea Friday at 9 30 at Mrs Lewis Klein 602 East Washington Street. Orchestration classes resume at high school Wednesday July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Woman's Club
Clarence Rathmell
Carson Wilson
Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society
The
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Lewis Klein
East Washington Etreet
Society
Washington Country Club
Local Busy Day Highlights Travel and Visits Aboard
Local notes report several trips and visits. Phillips begins a two week business trip from Washington to Burlington. Families and friends travel to Cedar Rapids Longmont Colorado Cheyenne Wyoming North Park and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. RR
Phillips
Washington
Burlington
Myrtle Macon
Longmont
Colorado
Cheyenne
Wyoming
North Park
H. R. Sitler
al Fields
Ozarks
W. T. Coffing
Stella Moore
Reneta
Lucille
Piqua
Ohio
L. E. Nagley
J. N
W. A. Phillips
Truck Driver Dies As Jack Slips During Repair
Anita, Tm,way 2 (U.P) report Hialcomb, 30, tank wagon driver, died yesterday after the jack slipped while he was repairing his truck. The machine crushed him, and death was almost instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
U.P
Feimmett Hialcomb
Iowa Pankers hold 1930 meeting in Des Moines June 16 17 18
Mason City report says the Iowa Pankers association will gather in Des Moines on June 16 17 and 18. President W G C Bagley announced the dates and noted next year’s meeting will be the forty fourth convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa Pankers’ Association
Des Moine
W. G. C. Bagley
Small Boy Killed by Automobile in July Incident
In July, Gerald Gerleman, eight, was killed instantly when stepping from a tractor he had ridden and was struck by a car. The fatal accident occurred yesterday, prompting a local inquiry into the incident and road safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmer
Gerald Gerleman
Former Winfield newspaper office burned. Beacon building destroyed
Fire swept the old frame building north of the new brick Winfield Beacon office early yesterday at 3 30 am. Mrs Ed Hinkle and neighbors raised the alarm. The Beacon had occupied the building for over forty years. Fire origin undetermined. A Ford sedan owned by Mrs M J Cummings of Rock Island Ill also burned. Minor interior damage to the current office reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Uia
Ed Hinkle
M. J. Cummings
Rock Island
Ill
Mahaska Farmer Killed in Accident
Oskaloosa Iowa July 31 Charles Oswandel 50 a wealthy Mahaska County farmer who lived west of Oskaloosa was killed when a wagon he stood on was struck by an automobile driven by Paul Voss. He died en route to a hospital after a fractured skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Oswandel
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Paul Voss
Davis and Henderson Families Suit in District Court
Plaintiffs include John William Davis Edward M Davis and James R Davis against a long list of defendants led by Jesse S Stewart Lim J Bushnell Laura Jones and John D Stewart in a Washington County district court matter. The filing names numerous related individuals and organizations including United Presbyterian Freedman's Mission and various Henderson Sands and Van Horn families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mignnal Nobpiock
District Court OF
Washington County
John William Davis
Edward M. Davis
James R. Davis
Plaintiffs
Jesse SS. Stewart
Lim J. Bushnell
Laura Jones
John D. Stewart
William C. Stewart
Jane Dunlip Stewart
Jessie S. Stewart
William CC. Stewart, Sr
Charles Jones
Wm. C. Stewart
Agnes M. Stewart
Robertt. Bushnell
Robert G. Bushnell
Margaret Stewart
Almond A. Smith
Rho
Quieting Title Suit In Washington County Iowa
Plaintiffs claim absolute fee simple ownership of the southeast quarter of section four in township seventy five north range six west of the 5th P M in Washington County. They seek a court order to quiet, confirm, and establish title while barring all defendants and unknown claimants from any adverse rights. Default possible if defendants fail to appear before Sept 3 1929 at the Washington Court House. Attorneys Livingston and Eicher. July 31 August 4 14 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. Jenkins
W. C. Hofstaeter
J. W. McClelland
Sadie McClelland
A. Anderson
Oregon
Washington County
Tow
Iowa
Oregon Schol
Nahey Baird
N. A. Baird
Chicago, Milwaukee ,& St. Paul Railway Company
District Court
Washington
Livingston & Eicher Attorneys
Long Ago News From The Washington Press 1874
A collection of brief notes reports marriages property sales and local changes. R T McCall moves to Blue Mound Kansas for health S W Thornton sells for 1000 to M C Cavender plans to move to Howard County Nebraska a soldiers homestead W M Ditmars and Miss AB Sutton wed February 26 the Poor House project costs about 3000 with July 1 completion Mardi Gras notes from New Orleans and warmer weather than the Fourth of July here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Thornton
M. C. Cavender
Howard County
Nebraska
New Orleans
Pryson
Mrs FE M Lewis Plans Move to Denver in Same Business
The old landmark signals its end as Mrs FE M Lewis determin ed to relocate to Denver Colorado to pursue the same line of business. She sold her north side residence and lot to Col Scofield and it is believed Mrs Seddall will occupy it next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. M. Lewis
Denver
Colorado
Yancy Eoods
Col. Scofield
Seddall
Jarrad and Fulton Wed. Charlton Becomes Co proprietor
By D. H. Armstrong and J. P. Feb 28. Mr Benj Jarrad and Miss Nancy Fulton were married. G G Charlton is a happy man. on Sunday night he was made co proprietor of a hoy that net 10 lbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Armstrong
J. P
Mr. Benj. Jarrad
Nancy Fulton
G. G. Charlton
Morris opens large Davenport store retaining local ownership
The well known merchant Mr Morris, still linked to the local store run by Mr Dwight Norton, announces the opening of a large new Davenport shop. In another note a group from the First U P church visited Sime Williamson’s home and surprised the family by taking five or six sewing machines and finishing Mrs Williamson’s sewing quickly as clattering machines filled the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sime
U. P
Riev
Williamson
Band Serenades Mr Ditmars at Home Return
The cornet band serenaded Mr Ditmars on his return with his bride and played martial notes in front of elect Moreland's house. The Governor hurried into his trousers and gratefully hailed the boys from the front steps.
Election for two Washington Independent School District directors
Voters chose two directors with ballots listing A. H. Wallace and A. A. Smith on one ticket and J. H. Lewis and A. Hott on the other. Wallace led with 148 votes and Smith had 139. Lewis received 71 and Hott 72. minor votes went to Mrs. Dr. Rice Mrs. D. M. Brooks John Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Independent School District
A. H. Wallace
A. A. Smith
J. H. Lewis
A. Hott
Wallace
Smith
Lewis
Hott
Dr. Rice
D. M. Brooks
John Cook
New Bakery Linton and Robertson Open This Week
Linton and Robertson prepare to start business this week with a new oven ready to bake bread cakes and crackers. The shop is located on the west side of the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton and Robertson
Marriage Notices for London Ohio Result in Two Weddings
In London Ohio a couple wed in the home of the bride’s father. March 10 ceremony performed by Rev. T H Monroe unites Mr. J Bruce Young of this city and Miss Emma Lilly. Also listed is a marriage of Mr D HH Armstrong J P March 15 uniting Mr Jackson Williams and Miss Amanda Pedt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. HH. .Armatrong
J. P
Jackson Williams
Amanda Pedt
London
Ohio
Maroh
T. H. Monroe
J. Bruce Young
This City
Emma Lilly
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H. Tl. McCleery
Priscilla Club
East Main Street
Carolyn McCleery
Richard McCleery
Lucile Ross
George Maxwell
John Springer
San Francisco
Cal
Clark Bartlett
Washington, Pa
Carolyn Hamilton
Lemon and Riley
Sunset Park
Fura Tarr
WOF
Riley
T. HW. Riley
Paris
Will Lemon
Crawfordsville
C. S. Ragan
James Riley
Vincent Hoff
Wilson Lemon
White Bear
Minnesota
Earl Mason
Morning Sun
Martha Laird
Reek Island
Iinois
Wm. Lemon
F. M. Lemon
Dayrel
WW. Winger
Ottumwa
George Shaner
Noble
Anna Grize
Ora Tarr
East Moline
the Knon
IC “Jr Tae
Warrens
Samuel
Astoria
Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
Childregucety
Castoria
Merry Makers Club
FE. O. W. Club
Amos Norton
Rebekah Lodge
Ladies Aid of
Ainsworth
U and FP
Ernest Garrett
the Ho
Walter Kleese
W. OR
T. J. Pease
Helen Pease
Edith Brookhart
Alice Poole
Cedar Rapids
E. 3. Richards
Ainsworth Shipping
W. A. Coffman
Brighton
M. Pearl Arthur
Sierra Madre
Calif
Myr‘ttle Bassett
Philadelphia
Nell Barker
Virginia
Chicago
J. A. Bassett
Phiadelphia
Fred Sweet Home
Joe McClelland
Wellman
Raymond = Stotts
Ramona
Farmer’s
Cooperative
Pkg
CERTO
Farmer’s Cooperative Exchange
Bo MebaNib
Sherman Bros Lemmon's Pharmacy
Phillips & Hebner
Cao
America
Hoover
Farm Boys and Girls’ Club Congress
Pompeii
Washington Press
R. T. McCall
Blue Mound
Kansas
W. M. Ditmars
AB. Sutton
Pella
Mr. Sutton
Ainsworth Baptist Church
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