The Rocking Chair Brigade Trip to Gilman and Beyond
The party tours Gilman Illinois and nearby estates on a nostalgic antique shopping trip led by Mrs Davern Ula. They visit the old Mann home with a 1875 brick mansion, Osage hedge, hooked rugs, and a Mexican carved furniture collection while noting the family history and evolving ownership.
Hospital births and admissions in local community
Notices report multiple births at 5:04 to 12:42 with weights eight pounds four to eight pounds 15 ounces and 5:50 and 12:42 births. Various patients admitted for surgery and medicine include Mrs Hileman Wayland and Mrs Nimms route three, and discharges for several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Augustine
Rubio
Ralph Bain
Wayland
Richard Nimms
Route Three
Passing Years in Washington County Highlights Storm Injury and Marriages
In Washington County a storm damaged shelters at the Charles Stewart farm injuring Jack Griffith of West Chester. A June 9 windstorm cut power for 90 minutes delaying the Journal’s press. E D Morrison Jr was named county centennial marshal for July 1 events. Naomi Booth and Carl White wed Feb 1 in Kahoko Mo after high school graduation. Washington County safety council formed with officers. Several residents plan travel to England July 18. Pierce Knox and Sherm Knox depart for New York concert tour and Major Bowes appearance. Edwin H Griffith will teach chemistry and biology at Athens College Greece starting Sept. Ruth Young and Harley Davidson wed recently. Nicola McCleery welcomes a new brother Samuel Collins McCleery.
Come Home Beauty Not In Place But In Heart
A reflective note on belonging that suggests true endearment lies in people and affection rather than the locale or surroundings. The speaker emphasizes personal connection over scenery and invites a return to loved ones.
Deaths of the Week List Local Notables
Mrs. Jennie Estelline Kephart wife of Homer Kephart died Tuesday at Washington county hospital after long illness. Mac Morgan age 48 an Iowa Southern Utilities employee died after brief illness at home. Barbara Anita Lance died at county hospital two hours after birth. Funeral for William M. Thompson held at L A Jones funeral home. Everette Vincent 51 killed by lightning on farm near Keota. his son Dale injured but recovered. Mrs Olin Gengerich 40 of Riverside died at Mercy hospital Iowa City.
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Jennie Estelline Kephart
Homer Kephart
Washington County Hospital
Mac Morgan
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
South Marion Avenue
Barbara Anita Lance
Roger
Audrey
Hotle) Lance
L. A Jones
William M. Thompson
Des Moines
Washington
George Reister
Everette Vincent
Keota
Dale
Olin Gengerich
Riverside
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Local Social Roundup From South Marion Avenue
Ophelia Miller hosted seven friends for a two course chasing dish supper at her South Marion avenue home. Mrs. J. E. Lemmon entertained the afternoon bridge club. Mrs. Hannah Eicher Steifel of Pittsburg attended as an out of town guest. The Nineteenth Century club spent the day at Keota for Chautauqua with a picnic dinner. Bethel Presbyterian Church observed Children’s Day with a young folks program.Participants included Hannah Harvey Bernice Dawson Grove Letts Hazel Brown Lloyd Foster Elsie Glassburner Clair Gray Beulah Harvey Donald Brown Lucille Applegate Glen Wilson Verle Gallagher Estelene Morrow Harold Wilson David Letts Lloyd Gallagher Franklin Waggoner Alta Munson Pearl Glassburner Wanda Harvey Mary Gale Letts Lloyd Walker Murrel and Maude Miller received a new Studebaker roadster from parents Wilbur Miller. Marjorie Hebner returned from New Sharon Iowa.
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Ophelia Miller
South Marion Avenue
J. E. Lemmon
Hannah Eicher Steifel
Pittsburg
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Hannah Harvey
Bernice Dawson
Grove Letts
Hazel Brown
Lloyd Foster
Elsie Glassburner
Clair Gray Beulah Harvey
Donald Brown
Lucille Applegate
Glen Wilson
Verle Gallagher
Care
Estelene Morrow
Harold Wilson
David Letts
Lloyd Gallagher
Franklin Waggoner
Alta Munson
Peark Glassburner
Wanda Harvey
Mary Gale Letts
Lloyd Walker
Camp Fire Sisters Share Formal Breakfast at Home
Eva Burham and Lucille Ross hosted a three course formal breakfast for five Camp Fire sisters and a guardian at Lucille Ross's home. The community notes report 5.75 inches of total precipitation over the past four days and several local obituaries and travels. J A Work, longtime resident and businessman, died after a monthlong illness. Joe McElhinney died in Battle Creek Michigan after seeking treatment abroad. Don Ross and daughter Audrey visit during Silas Ross's serious illness. Edith Carris, returning from Frances Shimer School, is home for summer. Ray Guest and Harold Turner left for Chicago for a two week vacation and will attend the Window Trimmer's and Decorator's convention at Hotel Serman.
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Eva Burham
Lucille Ross
Guardian
Ray Guest
Harold Turner
Chicago
Hotel Serman
Obituary Note on Local Resident’s Death
Following an illness of several months she is survived by her husband her parents four brothers and one sister.
Local News Flash From Seymour Martin to Wedding Plans
Seymour Martin arrived in town last week and described his day as tiring yet lively. The item also notes Raymond Alberson’s court battles, S Bo Dewey’s Des Moines trip for a graduation and Panama Canal talk, Hannah Eicher’s summer return, and a Presbyterian Children’s Day program with several named youths. Jessie Crooks to wed Lyle Nicola on June 20 with related showers and wedding rushes.
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S. Bo Dewey
Des Moines
Theodore Shantz
Panama Canal
Jessie Crooks
Lyle Nicola
Louise Cunningham
Doll Buckley
Community Travel Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and Departures
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Simpson return from Lawrence Kansas with daughter Bonnie Jean who will spend summer in Washington. Helen Wilson plans days in Ames with former Iowa State roommate Mrs Minor Blum. Helen Falk returns from Iowa City after visiting sister Frances, a student nurse. Daryl Fetters travels to Chicago and New York to study with Simone Mantia. Mrs Max Keller leaves Chicago for Eugene Oregon after visiting relatives. First lieutenant Wilma Palmer arrives for an eight day furlough. Lt and Mrs Wilbur Quinn and son Gary visit then head to Cedar Rapids and Maquoketa to see relatives. Roy and Ray Fuhr visit the Val Fuhr home in Geneseo Illinois after visiting Milton Norton in Milton Iowa. Dorothy Turner graduates tomorrow from Iowa State College Ames in home economics.
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Harry Simpson
Lawrence
Kansas
Bonnie Jean
University of Kansas
Miss Simpson
Washington
Helen Wilson
Ames
Iowa State College
Minor Blum
Tarrel
Iowa
Daryl Fetters
Iowa City
Chicago
New York City
Mr. Fetters
Simone Mantia
Sousa
Wilbur Quinn
Gary
Salina
Quinn
Medical Administration Corps
I. D. Quinn
Cedar Rapids
Maquoketa
Charles Fuhr
Roy and
Ray
Geneseo, Ill
Val Fuhr
Fuhr
Milton Norton
Milton
Glen Dunbar
Richland
Harold Beemblossom
Paul
Don
Dean Crawford
Carol
Elaine
Edna Caldwell
Marilyn
Mary
Emma Fetters
Washington church pastor re appointed for fourth year
Dr. Fred E. Miller, pastor of the Washington Methodist church, is re appointed for a fourth year at the Iowa-Des Moines Methodist conference in Mt. Pleasant. Rev. Walter A. Smith will also return as assistant pastor for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Miller
Washington Methodist Church
Iowa-Des Moines
Mt. Pleasant
Walter A. Smith
Washington Church
Glow bridge meeting at club house highlights week
Thirty two women gathered at the country club for a glow bridge session followed by a served dinner. Mrs Dan Brindley chaired as plans for the summer were finalized. New doctor Dr G E Montgomery opens an office east of the Washington hotel today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Dan Brindley
Washington
G. E. Montgomery of
Keota
Washington Hotel
Local visitors and returning students visit area families
Mr. and Mrs. William Kleason of Pennsylvania arrive to visit Mr. and Mrs. Howard Coakley, former army buddies. Robert A. Frink returns from the University of Iowa and will spend summer in Washington before pursuing a master's degree. Biddy Johnson comes home from Knoxville to visit grandparents. Mrs. T. R. Phillips departs for Portland Oregon for a two week visit to Mrs. Willard, formerly Mildred Robinson Dayton.
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William Kleason
Pennsylvania
Howard Coakley
Mr. Coakley
Mr. Kleason
Germany
Kleasons
T. R. Phillips
Moline, Inc
Portland, Oge
E. J. Willard
Local residents plan visits and vacations this week
Mrs Mabel Gray and son Tom plus Mrs Wisie Long left yesterday for a ten day vacation in South Carolina to stay with Me and Mrs Keith Molesworth. Elliott Moses and children Helen Louise and Elliott Jr arrived from Fort Wayne Indiana to spend the month with their grandparents S W Livingston. Mrs Ralph W Bauer and family visited Des Moines then Nevada with Mr and Mrs P A Carney before returning to Washington. Bob Sorrell of Decatur Indiana called on the S N Sorrells and returned by plane with his wife's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Gray
Tom
Wisie Long
South Carolina
Ralph W. Bauer
Des Moines
Two Wellman men elected to office and local news
The Flying Farmer and Agronomy day program at Iowa State College in Ames is repeated for those who missed yesterday. Leo Gislain becomes vice president and C W Freel joins the board of directors. Peck Geneva studies summer school at the University of Iowa and plans to coach basketball in St Peters burg Fla next fall. Everette Prebyl returns from Navy service at Shoemaker Calif with AMM c rank and plans to continue schooling. Frances Hanna and Betty visit G W Mast. Robert Rohrer returns from Marquette Navy leave and reenlists for six years. Captain Harold Schneider visits Fairfield and Washington friends.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Wellman
Leo Gislain
C. W. Freel
Peck Geneva
Washington
University of Iowa
Albia
Geneva
St. Petersburg
Fla
Everette Prebyl
Edward Prebyl
Shoemaker
Calif
Everette
California
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