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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1935

Page

2

Early settlers of Washington county cited in C G E column

A genealogical department note recounts Daniel Ritchey and Adam Ritchey among Iowa settlers in 1835 36 with others crossing into Henry Crawford and Washington counties. Mary A Reed recalls 1839 Black Hawk Purchase journey observation of Adam Ritchey's Sabbath meeting. The piece also lists D A K R prize winners since 1908 and reports 1.26 inches of rain over Monday and Tuesday.

John M. Lindley D. Maxwell Crawfordsville Iowa Washington County Adam Ritchey Lindley Daniel C. Ritchey Corning Ritchey Mary A. Reed 1839 John Black Ilinois Henry County Scott and Wayne Indiana Black Hawk Purchase Huston

Henry Clay The Great Pacifier of American Politics

Henry Clay born April 2 1777 on a Virginia frontier farm rose from humble schooling to become a leading American orator and statesman. He shaped early Kentucky politics, served as speaker of the House, helped steer the Missouri Compromise and Compromise of 1833 and 1850, earning the title The Great Pacifier for delaying civil war efforts.

Henry Clay Virginia Clay the “Slashes Henry Ashland Hanover County Robert Brooke Lexington Kentucky United States Adair Senate House of Representatives England John C. Calhoun Congress Great Britaan Ghent Great Britain Mississippi Europe Paris Mme. de Stael Jackson White House John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson John Randolph Randolph South Carolina Charles Dickens Horace Greeley Daniel Webster Calhoun America Tils

Our First Flag By Richard Owen D A Prize Winning Essay

The essay traces flag history from totem poles and feather fans to flags used in Rome and by Saracens. It notes evolving shapes and the rule of the point of honor, and describes Betsy Ross and Franklin in flag development. It emphasizes respect for the Stars and Stripes and American patriotism.

Richard Owen D Crete Rome Europe United States Philadelphia Light Horse Benjamin Franklin Betsy Ross Congress

Babies of the Week listed births for Adams Leeper and Diller

The column notes newborns in Columbus Junction and Catharine Ann Leeper born May 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Leeper and a Rubie Diller son born May 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Nero Diller while Adams daughter Amy Reagan Adams arrived May 24 with weight listed as 7% pounds.

Adams Reagan Adams Karona Diller Mrs Nero Diller Columbus Junction

Week in Washington County High School and Community Events

A high school clothing display by home economics students drew praise. Royal Neighbors from Wellman and nearby towns attended a convention. several locals traveled to Asheville for Presbyterian church meetings. Towns hosted garden tours, junior college banquet, parades, weddings, and memorial observances with broad local participation and multiple notable movements across May.

Memorial day concerns and social notes from the Rocking Chair Brigade

A community column notes Memorial day neglect at Elm Grove Cemetery and road funding disputes. It praises an Eventide service at Sunset Park and upcoming performances by Priscilla Morri Selman for the YWCA. It covers a Des Moines trip, D A R activities, Rotary Ladies Night, a Jeanette Rothschild engagement, and the death of Lou Vogt with funeral plans at the Hebner home.

Washington Pondsa Woodlawn Cemetery Elm Grove Cemetery Association City Beautiful Committee Boyd Berdo Sunset Park Chas. Gazeman

Iowa Board Grants Back Pay Under Salary Law Change

The board of supervisors confirms compliance with the Iowa salary law modification and approves back pay for officials. The action reflects new requirements and official authorization of owed wages.

Board of Supervisors Iowa

Birth Announcement for Carbomen-Daughter

Mrs and Mr Lester Carbomen announce the birth of a daughter on May 24 at East Sunset.

Cutkomp-So to Mr and Mrs Russell Cutkomp May 24

A brief social notice announces the Cutkomp-So couple greeting a wedding date on May 24 for Mr and Mrs Russell Cutkomp.

Charbonneaux Daughter to Mrs Eva Charbonneaux

A May 24 note from Crawfordsville records the Carbonneaux daughter addressing Mrs Eva Charbonneaux. The brief keeps to formal mailing etiquette within a local social register.

Carbonneaux Eva Charbonneaux Crawfordsville

McCall-Son to Mr and Mrs Guy McCall May 25

A society note from Crawfordsville records the McCalls celebrating the May 25 event. The notice names Mr and Mrs Guy McCall and marks the occasion in town society circles.

McCall Guy McCall Crawfordsville

Alt Son and Klopfenstein Son Birth Announcements

Alt son welcomed by Mr and Mrs Ivan Alt on May 27 at Sharon Center and Klopfenstein son announced to Mr and Mrs Lafe Klopfenstein on May 40th at the county hospital.

Alt Ivan Alt Sharon Center Klopfenstein Lafe Klopfenstein

Sage-Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Norman Sage

Sage and Norman Sage welcome a daughter in Cedar Rapids Iowa on May 28 with mother formerly Jean Karel.

Sage Norman Sage Cedar Rapids Iowa Jean Karel Fui

Deaths of the Week Hall-Absolemn Hall

Hall Absolemn Hall son of the late Samuel Hall died at his Indianapolis home on Friday last of heart trouble. Ab was prominent in AMEB church circles here and visited Washington recently when his brother Mose was ill. He was 74 years old.

Hall Absolemn Hall Samuel Hall Indianapolis A. M. EB. Shurch Washington Mose

Farrier Obituary for Orville Farrier of Brighton Area

Obituary notices the death of Orville Farrier of Brighton area who died last Friday at age 55. He is survived by his four wives and a son named Archie. The report notes his residence north of Brighton and that he passed away last week.

Rotary Ralph Shannon Ralph Scott Art Taylor Farrier Orville Farrier Brighton Archie

Muscatine Man Dies Weeks After Wife

A Muscatine man, father of Mrs. Ruby Dank Wardt of this city, died at his home last Wednesday, three days after his wife’s death.

Ruby Dankwardt Muscatine

Death of Vogt Miss Lou Vogt Nurse of Chicago

Former resident and nurse Vogt Lou Vogt of Chicago died Tuesday evening May 27 after a long illness. The funeral was held here on Decoration Day.

Lou Vogt Chicago Chas. Hebner Lfe

Beenblossom Woman Dies Suddenly at Home

Mrs Calvin Beenblossom aged 71 died at her southeast town home Tuesday evening after a sudden and unexpected illness. She was born Caldwell and lived in the community all her life.

Chris Werve Dies at 64 in Wellman Home

Chris Werve, 64, died at his Wellman residence on May 23. He was a longtime resident and community member with ties to local activities and the Wellman area.

Werve Chris Werve Wellman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Genealogical Department Mra. C. A. Speer West Jefferson St O. A Crawford Matthew D. Ritchey John Maley Mr. Drake Mr. Campbell Ber James Ellis D. A. KR Wanda Willis Hazel Stewart Phoebe Maxwell Walter Meek Corinne Rothschild Allen Rice Elizabeth Bell Ned Brookhart Mary Maxwell Maurine McLaughlin Norine Kracaw Maurice Paul Burrell Keck Isabelle Lemmon Mildred Mauthe Mary Louise Sawhll Versa Chadwick Margaret Brookhart Glen Eldridge Esther Hay Henry Bailey Charles McLaughlin Glen Ozler Carl Kunath Grant McKenzie Merril Robb Carolyn McCleery Sterrett Robb Jesse McChesney Catharine Jane Hull Leroy Pratt Everaline Daniels Jean Robb Ruth Robb Dorothy Masson Walter Wells Mary Pauls Cat David Elizabeth Linnenkamp Royal Neighbors Wellman, Ainsworth Kalona Carl J. Roberts Leland Morrison Cora Smylie Winfield JL. M. Casset Clarinda Morrison Asheville N. C The Presbyterian Church Garden Department Fortnightly Club Country Club Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Claude Tucker George Lemon Montrose Calif Jimmie Lemon Elks Fairfield Mary McWilliams Carl Klein Sue Methodist Church F. C. Witeigman M. Hk D. of V Othe Patriotic Organizations Supreme Court NEA Edna Mae Kallous Mela Kallous Ronald Keith Moore Wallington Kahoka Esther Hanley Willard Thompson Davenport Alice Hanley John Morret Esther Burton Cafe Jeanette Rothschild Ira Gastman Kansas City Elmer Meyer Kent Ohio Shively Wayland Rooster Joe Falk Irene DeLong C. RB. Bagster Aisworth W. A. Sam Billy Theme Burlington Harvey Coulter Monmouth Jean Atchison American Legion Klein Klothing Ko Alice Walker Daughters of Union Veterans Trinity Lutheran Church Fratees Skipton Gabeburg Jennie Lae Clyde Beney Galeburg Americas High Schools P. Church Grace Radtke Blanche Ro! Lytle RK. L. Lytle Theemmon Brige W. F. Leppert H. A. Lund J. C. Penney Co Moline M. E. Church Wedaeeday Theodore Bailey Elm Grove Cemetery Richard McCleery Woodlawn Gertrude Morrison W. Morgan Iowa City Crawtfordavillle Aone C. W. Vetter James Donald Pasadent Walter Brown Ed Brown Phil Mercer Thomas Anderson Bernie Derby Clifford Leeper J. Peet C. &. Williams Congress Hotel Aileen, Milligan Ruby Dankwardt Ban Rocking Chair C. J. Wilson Leigh Soule Priscilla Morri- Selman United Presterian Church Tuesaday Oes Selmans Bee Mear Mary of Scotland U. W Priscilla Harlan Miller R. B. Shannon C. A. Speer Des Moines P. FE. C Ralph Here Moines G. A. Chilgren Nellie Wilson Richard Owen Elizabeth Linenkamp Jeanette Mr. Rothschild Jean Nell Hoebner Damon Pythias Lou Hebner Dhess Cutkomp Russell Cutkomp
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