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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1937

Page

3

Miss Mary Juliet Lemmon to study librarian work in Washington

The Rocking Chair Brigade introduces Mary Juliet Lemmon, daughter of J. E. Lemmon, headed to the Library of Congress for practical experience. She will attend George Washington University this fall and pursue librarianship with a busy schedule.

Mary Juliet Lemmmon J. E. Lemmon State University of Iowa Stephens College Library of Congress Washington, D. C George Washington University Washington, D D. C Mary Juliet Brigade

Community Notes Share News From Washington County

A long column recounts local life in Washington County including railway station history, 4-H rally day with Esther Smith and Miss Isabelle Combs, 4-H moms aiding events, and notices on graduates Helen Masson and Helen Melinski. It also mentions Mrs Bergquist's death, church pledges, and visits by locals to Carlsbad New Mexico and Winona Minnesota.

C. B Washington Ed Fox J. E. Kunath J. C. McKay C. J. Anderson Biggsville, Ill Andersons East Main Street Isabelle Combs Winona Minnesota College of

Wrong Husband Challenge in Washington Divorce Case

In a Chicago case a wife who identified Moore as her late railroad husband sixteen years ago sues her current spouse Wolf for cruelty. Wolf denies marriage validity and presents Moore as husband one. Moore disappeared long ago and remains unnamed as the five year old daughter loses a stable name after the divorce ruling.

Moore Chicago Wasa Mana Wolf

Local Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor

Arthur A Vinz accepted a call to serve the local Baptist church and will come soon. He recently graduated from theological school this summer, succeeding Rev. John Kern who resigned from the pastorate.

Arthur A Vinz Theological John Kern

Conger Couple Move to California for Permanent Location

West Mr and Mrs J A Conger have left for California where they plan to settle permanently, signaling a relocation for the couple.

West Mrs. J. A. Conger California

Whiting Boy Injured After Farm Disc Accident

Hurt infield Ernest Whiting, son of Mr and Mrs Hollis Whiting, is hospital bound after being thrown from a disc on the farm. He suffers a broken right wrist a broken left ankle and a deep gash on his leg. In Washington County voters backed improved roads by four to one preferring gravel over mud amid much excitement.

A. K. Dicken Benton Washington County Hie Besse Plaumly Jamily Margaret Anvbe G. W. Manussier Cape Cod East Washington Vicker the Youthft John Bergquist Frank Eva Smeltzer Zeck Ernest Whiting Hollis Whiting

Flower Show Draws City Hall Garden Club Members

The garden club flower show at City Hall attracted many flower lovers and residents eager to see display arrangements.

Garden Club

Homecoming for Ozark visitant Harry McCall

Harry McCall returns home from an Ozark visit to his sister Mrs. Lee Scranton and other friends.

Harry McCall Ozark Country Mr. Lee Scranton

Mead Elected to Lead Chemistry and Mathematics at Junior College

Mead Elected to teach chemistry and mathematics at the junior college and assume department administrative duties. Miss Roma Clemens named physical training instructor for the group.

Hawkeye Bros Circus Delivers Hair Raising Show in Corbin

The Hawkeye Bros Circus Co. staged a real show in the Corbin garage with Wright Corbin as manager. John Applegate Jr performed hair raising tricks while Helen Klepfer’s trained bulldog drew praise. Twenty seven cents was collected in an additional Food show. Stateaman Bros. dog show also held in the Stateman yard on the same day.

Ig Circus Hawkeye Bros. Circus Co Corbin Wright Corbin John Applegate, Jr Helen Klepfer Stateaman Bros Stateman Yard

Hiker Dave Elder Reaches Duluth Minnesota

Itited Hiking-Words reports hitchhiker Dave Elder has reached Duluth Minnesota signaling progress on his hiking journey.

Dave Elder Duluth Minn

The Credit of General Manager

A report notes plans and rehearsals for a production led by the general manager. The script and staging aimed for a clever performance, with diligent planning and deliberate practice shaping the final result into a polished show.

Community programs highlight PTA efforts and youth projects

Mrs. John Bergusen spoke on a new Christian movement uniting churchgoers to curb modern evils. Mary Ellen Lytle leads playground plans at Whird Genoal buildings with support from the PTA. The NYA and UTA back youth initiatives while Sarah Marie Davis of Coe College earns honors for translating a French work and writing a review winning five dollars. There is a strong emphasis on cooperation and community improvement.

John Bergusen New Christian Mary Ellen Lytle Varent Nationa U.T.A Washington Sarah Marie Davis D. D. Davis Rore Springman Sarah Marie Coe College

Brave Martha Rudd Faces Scarlet Fever Trial

Twenty years ago a local notice reported Miss Martha Rudd, a woman aged over sixty who raised three children, recovering well after they all contracted scarlet fever. The story highlights her caregiver role and health ordeal experienced by the family.

Martha Rudd

MecCleerys Travel for Medical Procedure in Sioux City

Mr and Mrs Howard MecCleery travel to Sioux City for tonsil and adenoids removal by Dr Roy Tripp for Mrs MecCleery and Nic. Little Sammy marks his first birthday as relatives, acting as entertainment committee heads, keep the mood light.

Nic Howard MecCleery Sioux City Roy Tripp

Amos Alberson’s Lost Mustache Stuns Local Neighbors

Local rumor says Amos Alberson has misplaced his mustache causing surprise and jokes. He jokes about losing his best friend and notes his appearance changes from the public eye.

Amos Amos Alberson

Marriage of Ruth Swartz and P D Widmer at Wayland

Miss Ruth Josephine Swartz and P. D. Widmer wed last Wednesday at Wayland. She has taught at Noble school and he runs a clothing business in Wayland.

Wayland Ruth Josephine Swartz P. D. Widmer Noble School Wayand

Denver Call Sends Reverend Greer to Covenant Church

The Covenanter church reports that Reverend EF Greer has received a call to relocate to Denver to serve as pastor of a local church there. The move would place Greer as head pastor pending acceptance and denominational approval.

Denver So EF. Greer The Covenanter Church

Measley Kids Mark String of Illnesses

Dotty and Bobby Thompson suffered measles followed by chicken pox with extensive coverage. Barbara Miller wonders what would have happened if both diseases struck together and whether an additional space is needed to accommodate their cases.

Dotty Bobby Thompson Barbara Miller

Weisman Opera House Breaks Crowd Record

Yank Slin ton set a new attendance mark at the Weisman Opera House last night with about 500 seated and 200 standing spectators. Gold seats had been sold out the day before.

Yank Slinton Weisman Opera House

Walter Graves Ill in Chicago Requires Immediate Operation

Word comes that Walter Graves is seriously ill at his Chicago home and requires urgent surgery. Family appeals for prayers and support while doctors prepare for the operation.

Walter Graves Chicago

Local Youth Accepts Position At Buffalo Rock Works

Alex Lytle left this morning for Buffalo Iowa to serve as inspector at the rock crushing works. He returned home last night from Morean Park Academy where he has been attending school.

Alex Lytle Buffalo Iowa Morean Park Academy

New Carris Novelty Co to Start in Washington

Citizens met to discuss forming the Carris Novelty Co to manufacture the Carris match safe. They claim savings of 500 compilers ahead but cannot meet demand. $10,000 must be raised in preferred stock.

Novelty Company Washington Carris Novelty Co

Double Wedding Night Ties Hunters Hayses in June Ceremony

Miss Nettie Hunter and Chas Haye wed at the Walter Hays home on South Avenue B in the afternoon of June 12. Emma Ruanna Hays and Walter O Ralston also joined in a second ceremony at the same location.

Four Named Anglers Headed to Pal Jenn Lake Fishing

Trip-John and Harry McCall Gary O Lougehlin and Jerry Garret travel to Pal Jenn Lake Minnesota for a summer fishing expedition with plans to fish the lake and enjoy the season.

John and Harry McCall Gary O'’Lougehlin Jerry Garret Paljenn Lake Minn

School plan exits jail for Pasacena Cylit

Two individuals named Martha Krindley and Mise Helen WIU- 80n plan to leave this jail for Pasacena Cylit where they will enter school.

Mas Martha Krindley Mise Helen Wiu- 80N Pasacena Cylit

Nellie Wilen Wins Lowdon Prize for Greek Scholarship

Miss Nellie Wilen of Washington won the Lowdon prize for Greek scholarship offered through the State University of Iowa.

Nellie Wilen Washington State University of Iowa

Academy Graduates List Includes 19 Names

Four decades ago the Academy announced nineteen graduates. Named in the published list are Pearl Elder Olive Dixon Georgina Fober Mezie Stewart Cora Sweltzer Dade Shearer and Sappho Beamer among others.

Academy The Pearl Elder Olive Dixon Georgina Fober Mezie Stewart Cora Sweltzer Dade Shearer Sappho Beamer

Guest of Brother Stanley Miller at Mediapolis Home

A guest in the home of Stanley Miller editor of the Mediapolis News stayed with his brother Alex Miller over Sunday.

Stanley Miller Mediapolis News Alex Sun

Foundation Nears Completion for Wilbur Miller House

The foundation for the new Wilbur Miller residence is nearly finished as construction progresses rapidly on the house.

Wilbur Miller

Horse Sick Improvement for Keeley’s Fine Driving Horse

The Keeley family horse, owned by T. T. Keeley, suffers lockjaw but shows rapid improvement in health as treatment proceeds.

T. T. Keeley

Laugh This Off John A. Redcock Typo at Democrat Office

A local Democrat party office faced a playful mishap as a new typo on signage gave rise to joking exchanges. The incident involved John A. Redcock and drew attention from volunteers and supporters.

John A. Redcock Democrat

News Review Roundup of Local People and Events

Miss Cora Stewart visits Texas relatives and Ruth Marie Morrison heads to Greeley for Little Theater summer work. Elsie Wallace to teach at Parsons College. Dudley Crone family and Mae Crone visit from Keene. Harriett Shebeck and Max Boone wed in Iowa City. William Kraemer wins state science brain derby at Iowa City. Janet Sweet celebrates a birthday. Harold Watson injured in a garbage wagon accident. Mary KE Lytle appointed recreation director at the school building under PTA supervision.

William Kraemer Brighton High School Iowa City Mary KE. Lytle

Miss Charlotte Squire Visits Burlington Relatives

Miss Charlotte Squire, a student nurse, is in Burlington for a week visiting relatives and sightseeing.

Charlotte Squire Burlington

Miss Blanche Brook Resigns From Montgomery Ward Post

Local business news reports Miss Blanche Brook has resigned her positions at the Montgomery Ward store. No replacement details were provided.

Blanche Brook Montgomery Ward

Deaths of the Week June 3 to June 4

Earl Bower Prother of Harveys and Floyd Bower of Washington die suddenly at age forty while ditching at work. Son of James H. and Elmire Bower. father is 92 years old.

Earl Bower—Prother Harvey Floyd Bower Washington James H. and Elmire Bower

Review of the Week's News in Washington

A long wrap of local events includes 121 rural graduates, church pastor appointments, train timetable changes on the Rock Island line, band concerts, and visits by regional families. Notables include Rev Carl Klein praising graduates, Rev Walter Eastwood moving to Milton Pa, and several civic and social items from Red Cloud to Washington.

Carl Klein Walter Eastwood F. W. Eastwood Milton Pennsylvania Eastwood Washington Rock Island Chicago Allerton

Crone Dies at University Hospital After Sinus Trouble

George Crone son of Mr and Mrs Allison Crone aged thirty died at University Hospital Town City on June 7 following complications from sinus trouble.

George Crone Ceorge Crone Allison Crone University Hospital Town City

Bergquist Matriarch Dies at 86 in Home June 7

Mrs John Bergquist and Mrs Anna Louise Lynn Bergquist aged 86 died at her home on June 7 from a heart attack. She was born in Sweden.

John Bergquist Anna Louise Lynn) Bergquist Sweden

Brother of Elwin Lewis Killed in Denver Truck Crash

Harry Lewis brother of Elwin Lewis died in a truck collision in Denver Colorado on June 7 while visiting his sister. He had been in poor health here several months earlier but had shown improvement before traveling.

Harry Bk. Lewis Elwin Lewis Denver Colo

Thirteen Graduate Class of 1897 Named

Only thirteen students are listed as graduates in the class of 1897: Charlie Dean, Stella Hoat, Ethel Laughead, Vern Lytle, Maud Thompson, Ora Relley, Harry Hale, Fra Hunt, Roma Lodders, Wilson Nichols, Orie Turner, Emma Vinton and Lillian Wertz. Thirty others entitled to graduate will take an extra year.

Charlie Dean Stella Hoat Ethel Laughead Vern Lytle Maud Thompson Ora Relley Harry Hale Fra Hunt Roma Lodders Wilson Nichols Orie Turner Emma Vinton Lillian Wertz

Cherry Sisters to Perform at Graham Theatre on June 17

The Cherry Sisters will appear at the Graham theatre on June 17 following a triumphant eastern tour. No bouquets.

Cherry Sisters Graham Theatre

Delegates to Convention from WiiLC of Marshalltown

Delegates to the G A R encampment convention in Marshalltown include Mrs Chas Hebner Mrs Harry Shrader Mrs W A Wiley Mrs Ella Savage Mrs J C Smith Mrs C N Stewart Mrs Titus Miss Myrtle Morton and Mrs Adam Pace representing WiiLC of the city.

Marshalltown Chas. Hebner Harry Shrader W. A. Wiley Ella Savage J. C. Smith C. N. Stewart Titus Myrtle Morton Adam Pace Wiilc

Park Fountain Refered to Finance. Sewer Question Postponed

The city council met Monday evening and sent the park fountain appeal to the finance committee, effectively delaying action. The sewer issue was again postponed until Thursday evening, with the council avoiding rash decisions.

Local couples obtain licenses and visit relatives in Washington

Lester L. Pronga of Bernard Iowa and Ellen E Wolfe of Ainaworth obtained a marriage license in Washington last week on Friday. Arthur Martin and family visited the Anwyl home in Del Norte Colorado while Mary Marris spent the summer in Ainworth after months in California visiting Washington friends.

Lester L. Pronga Bernard Iowa Ellen E. Wolfe Ainaworth Washington Arthur Martin Rita Genevieve del Norte Colo D. N. Anwyl Mary Marris Aineworth California

Visiting kin and locals mingle in Cedar Falls and Iowa City

Mrs Ruth Widmer Mary Catherine and Benjy of Cedar Falls visit relatives in Wayland and spent a day there last week. Iowa Press-Citizen reporters without wives toured the Iowa City building noted as one of the country’s finest. Old friends learn John Wilson and his wife of Kalamazoo are ill. Mrs Sophia Knottnerus Peterson visits Washington. Charles Latchem, son of Stella Latchem and grandson of W P Wells, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Ruth Widmer Mary Catherine Benjy Cedar Falls Wayland Iowa Iowa Press-Citizen Iowa City Charles Latchem Stella Latchem W. P. Wells

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Rocking Chair Brigade Heinie Hull H. C. Hull University of Minnesota Betty Startsmand Henrietta Hobie H. G. Richardson Battle Creek Mrs Richardson di Atack House Ella Reister Hebner House Armour Packing Co John Lemmon L. T. Saul Riverside Mississippi New Boston Hill Bob Arthur R. A. Hender Ka Hanson Pr. Mu UJ Berequist Mr. Pergauist Joan Schmoeller Wik Rogers David Harum A. Speer Bessie Carroll Higgins J. McKeone Harriet Coulter Ohio Brown Needleva Mere Coulter William Matthews James Mair Ft. Collings James Mair Lula Matthews Carlsbad New Mexico C. C. Lewis J. W. Lewis, Jr New Mexico Federation of Women’s Cubs Esther Smith Faye Roudabush Minnie Knupp Esther Gerdes Tom Gerdes Esther Wrisley Betty Cunningham Helen Masson Helen John Masson Petty Ia John Cu U. P Echuted William Stewart Mary K. Morrison Sarah Lou Francis Miller Petty Nancy Patterson Anne Templeman Jimmy Sherman Betty Stewart Margaret Ragan Cora Stewart Texas Mary Grecian Ruth Marie Morrison U. I Greeley Priscilla Selman Sumer Ruth Marie Elsie Wallace Parsons College Davenport Dudley Crone Charlotte Mt. Vernon Mae Crone Kewamee, Ill Vernon Witting Des Moines Mrs. W. C. Hedges Colorado Harriet Shebeck Max Boone Katona Esta Clark Philadelphia Clyde Pratt George W. Reed Walter Galesburg Janet Sweet Keith Sweet Harold Watson Sam Glover Mrs. Glover Mrs. Lemmon Henderson Wallace Sigourney Douglas Eastwood H. J Horace Jeremiah) Vorhus Alice Charles W. Livingston San Dimas Calif Verhus Verhuns Washington, Dd. C John Ferguson Christian Advance Movement Los Angeles Ferguson Will Giblson R. F. McFarlane Marjorie Pob Glen McFarlane Red Cloud, Neb Star Light Clifford Snyder Ben Summerwell Johnson County Savings Bank Ray Crittenden Nine Webb Chapman College Hollywood Calif Fred L. Stewart H. PF. Stewart Duke University N. Y Young Charles Scotland Presbyterian Church Keokuk Co Harper the Christian Church Jean Harlow H. B. Hamilton Omaha Neb Monmouth Janet Geo. Welch Sherm Zee McCall John McCall Muscatine Lester Glick Fort Des Moines McDaniels Drug Store Jack Keene Earnest Ralston Newton National Tea Ca Glenn Mattha Josephine Shields John Melville Shields Denver, Colo George Creek Alice Poole Donald Kyle Joliet, Il Kalamazoo, Mich Matilda Lohberger Joe Lohberger Cullen N. Bacon Moline St. James Church Crawfordsville Henry Bailey Mary Serantes North Side Dafe Henry Rotarians Epworth League Mt. Pleasalt Pioneer Young Peoples Institute Miss Denny Homer Stephen Lewis Warren Daily Iowa Press Alan Iowality Cloid Willits Keta Cloid Jr Evanston St. Francis Hospital Maxine Willits Nurses Training School D. D. Norton Oleeta Stewart Powelson South Second Ave Oleeta Don Maxwell Standard Oil Company Glenn Zaring Kankakee John Zaring John Wilson Mrs Sophia Knottnerus Peterson
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