This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
3
J W Morton, secretary of the school board, begins the district wide census today asking residents to provide names and ages of every person five to twenty one years old. The count affects funding from the temporary school fund and local taxes.
W T Trotter attended the postmasters convention in Burlington. Miss Lillian Orris returned home from Washington after a few days with friends. Miss Dorothy Zichy of Fairfield arrived for a few days with Susie Trotter. Verne Anderson and Tom Olds left for Des Moines for summer school. Allen Gaines returned home from Muscatine with a new car. Mr and Mrs Joe Burris and children of Chicago visit the James Clegg home. Leo and Irlean Kirkpatrick returned from Wellman after weeks with grandparents.
Isaac Colthurst brought in a car load of thoroughbred two year old cattle averaging 1450 pounds. Postmaster Maxwell attended the fourth class postmasters convention in Burlington. Numerous residents and visitors were noted departing for Washington, Iowa City, Biggsville, and forthcoming wedding events.
Eureka children’s day exercises were held at the Eureka church Sunday evening with the church crowded to capacity. A program of songs recitations and drills by the children was given in a very pretty manner. Preparers included Lawrence Grossecup Mrs Wilbur Beanblossom Ethel Waters Emma Bloomquist and Grace Hopping.
Rain halted the airdome last night but it will resume tonight with the same program. An entire program change is planned for tomorrow night. Night Riders of Kentucky remains billed for tonight. Rain checks issued for any future evening admission if patrons wish to leave due to weather.
Ralph Livingston received a letter from Chas. D. Gorham who left for Garden City Kansas. Gorham reports the bridge they crossed is gone from sight and at Kansas City the water reaches the car steps. He had to use a boat to reach the Blossom House near the union depot to get his mail.
Mrs. Villa Swift invited guests yesterday for the marriage of her daughter Miss Etienne to Mr. Chas Keating to be held Thursday evening June 25 at the Swift home southeast of the city. The B. E. O. banquet last night at the Methodist church drew about sixty guests with a three course menu and a series of toasts from club members and invited speakers.
Miss Nina Isenhart, a popular June bride, sparked a pleasant gathering hosted by Miss Gertrude Reeves and Miss Pearl Richardson on Thirteenth Street. The home featured abundant red and white hearts and carnations, and friends enjoyed an informal evening together.
A Des Moines News item notes a June 16 event where Miss Isenhart and others contributed musket selections and pretty plates as keepsakes. Guests enjoyed a 10 o'clock luncheon to close the evening's entertainment.
Miss Gertrude Smith entertained a group of young ladies last evening as a compliment to Miss Alice Fluke. The event began with entertaining contests and ended with a splendid luncheon for twelve. Guests, intimate friends of the bride elect, sat at a red rose decorated table while music accompanied the after luncheon hours.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will host its quarterly missionary tea in the church lecture room this Friday afternoon. This social event invites members and friends to learn about mission work and support church outreach.
Charley Warner, a lively telegraph office messenger, received a hat pin at the Star Pictorium last evening. He may bestow it on a eligible wearer, but the identity of the lucky lady remains undisclosed. A ladies watch will be given away tonight, with Charley expected to attend as the Pictorium drew a crowded, high quality program.
Numerous items from the Star page note local greetings and social calls. Mrs. E. Frey travels to Keota, visits to Davenport and Letts are mentioned, and Miss Hazel Rhodes departs for Burlington after a stay with Miss Dora Clapper. Apron sales at M. E. church and Ladies Aid activities appear alongside dining and refreshment events.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.