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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Earl Bower—Prother
Harvey
Floyd Bower
Washington
James H. and
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mary Catherine
Benjy
Cedar Falls
Wayland
Iowa
Iowa Press-Citizen
Iowa City
Charles Latchem
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W. P. Wells
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