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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1931
Page
3
Amos N. Alberson, aged seventy one, was elected Grand Master of Iowa Masons at Waterloo. He has held all state Masonic honors, been Grand Tyler since 1896, joined Masonry in 1871, and attended Grand Lodge meetings since 1888.
Col or Washington native Miss Dougherty gained wide publicity in the Colorado Springs papers for her courage during the recent flood. She rode in a Pullman with 168 others when the car was swept toward the Arkansas river. Dougherty, a high school student, dragged her aunt Mrs Sigler to the roof and helped other women.
Miss Winifred Ruth Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs John Allen of Washington and Marion J Stransky son of Mr and Mrs Frank W Stransky near Wellman were married Wednesday at the First Methodist parsonage in Waterloo Dr W W Bowers officiated The bride a 1928 Washington High School graduate trained as a nurse at Washington County Hospital and employed with Dr K E Stutsman for a year is now set to reside at the Wellman area after July 1 The groom a 1926 Washington High School graduate studied at Iowa State College Ames and has farmed with his father six miles southeast of Wellman since then
Miss Ferne Hilene Duncan daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Duncan Washington married Harold Roland Rider son of Mr and Mrs G W Rider Garwin at the bride’s parents home at noon. A four course wedding dinner followed. The bride graduated from Washington High in 1924 Coe College in 1929 and joined Alpha Xi Delta. She taught at Garwin and was principal at Norway. The groom, a Garwin high school graduate, attended an electrical school in Boulder and runs a Garwin grocery. The couple will reside in Garwin after a two week honeymoon in Colorado.
Miss Katherine Utterback daughter of Mr and Mrs D Utterback of Sigourney and Elsty Miller of Keokuk formerly Montrose were married Wednesday morning by Dr A W Henke at the Methodist parsonage. They were attended by Mr and Mrs John Elgar and daughter Virginia of Washington. The bride graduated Sigourney high school 1926 and the groom Keokuk high school. They will live in Keokuk.
Mrs Ruby Kelly of Danville and Herbert Miller wed on Thursday June 4 in Wayland. The bride taught at the local grade school and the couple planned to reside in the area.
The County Health board names Dr. H. L. Hendricks of Minneapolis Kansas as the new health director to begin July 1. He replaces Dr. C W Stewart who resigned after leading the unit since its organization. Rockefeller foundation funds add 1000 this year enabling broader work with no county cost. Nurse Miss Heikla Jacobs will assist. A summer round up of children entering school in fall is underway.
Mr and Mrs Chas Porter and daughter Maxine tour relatives in Ainsworth. Charley heads a large Helena dairy herd, while Frank works nearby. Louise Mangold has appendix removed at county hospital. Several locals travel to Lincoln Nebraska and Colorado for vacations. Rumor of seized Canadian liquor and a car thief arrest circulates. Senator Brookhart visits sister Mrs Poole and Iowa Funeral Directors elect Louie A. Jones president. Community notes mention recitals and local outings, plus public weed cleanup plans by the mayor.
Funeral services for Mrs A J Droz who died Saturday evening June 13 were held at the United Presbyterian church in Keota. She is survived by her mother two children and several brothers and sisters. Born January 24 1874 she was the widow of Dr A J Droz and was active in the United Presbyterian church P E O and other organizations. She had gone to Iowa City for winter with her daughter and then Cedar Rapids with her son.
David Paul Miller nine year old son of Harold and wife of West Chester died Monday morning when struck by a car in front of the Miller garage. The carload of college students from the west coast was not held. Coroner L A Jones ruled no inquest. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the parental home. Born 1921 in Uniontown Kansas the boy leaves a brother Chester Ray and sister Leila.
Barbara A. Fritz Neiswanger died at her Pleasant Plain area home after a seven month decline and a year long serious illness. Funeral services were at St James Catholic Church with burial at Elm Grove. Survived by husband, adopted daughter Betty, three sisters, two brothers, and other relatives. She was a member of St James church and several local service groups.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the residence and at the Methodist church for J A Moorhead 73 of Crawfordsville who died Thursday night June 11 after a long illness. He lived in the county most of his life except for a few years in Colorado. He was son of Matthew and Eliza Snodgrass Moorhead early settlers who helped organize the first Methodist class in 1838. Survived by widow Rosalie Craig and four children Nina McCoy Clarence C Moorhead Ralph W Moorhead Loran J Moorhead and four grandchildren.
Earle Wymore of West Chester died Monday morning at Washington County Hospital from pneumonia after surgery a week prior. Survived by his mother in Oskaloosa and wife formerly Hazel Martin of Keota, plus a brother and sister at What Cheer. The family had been living on the McGraw farm north of West Chester.
Funeral services were held Monday in the Methodist church at Ainsworth for David R. Evans who died Saturday night at Washington county hospital from injuries in a farming accident three weeks earlier. The burial followed in Dawn Missouri after services at the Welsh church. Evans worked on the Robert Duncan farm five miles east of Ainsworth and suffered a foot injury operating a rotary hoe. He is survived by wife Grace Hughes Evans and two children Delbert 17 and Genevieve 13 plus other relatives.
Funeral services were held for Everette Reece in Kalona on Wednesday with the obituary note continued on page four.
The article chronicles the long ownership chain of Lots 3 and 4 in block 28, starting with John B. Hale in 1865 and passing through Adam Charlton and G. F. Charlton to Winfield Smouse. It describes the Charlieton house, its demolition for a brick building by 1880 81, and later transfers leading to the Commercial club and city ownership by 1925. It also highlights the Commercial club as a social center and the rise of the Improvement League and Woodlawn cemetery projects spearheaded by local women.
A reminiscence recalling the spring 1876 arrival from Kansas, school life in the town brick buildings, and the father serving as janitor for 27 years. Notes on revival days, modest wages, old residents, backyard farms, city improvements, and pride in the community with brief mentions of notable locals and a lifelong reading of the Journal.
Unearthed program from the Academy era recalls a social function on the south side of the square. Items note teachers Fannie Marshall and Bruce Marshall, local school cards, and memories of Miss Ida Gordon and Mrs. Jugenheimer. Also covered are Y W activities, swimming training by Gertrude Hammer, and Amana colony’s announced reorganization reflecting changing times.
Mr and Mrs T T Johnson Jr of Wellman welcomed a six pound daughter Harriet born Sunday at Washington County Hospital. The couple also have a son Roger. The mother formerly Miss Tressa Phillips.
The baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Charles Sojka on June 7 is named Luella June. The brief item notes the naming of the newborn in a family notice.
A son named Edgar Gordon was born on Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bretz of Columbus Junction.
Mr and Mrs Sam Elder of Wayland announce the birth of a daughter Bonnie Blaine born Sunday June 14 Mrs Elder formerly Miss Myrtle Zehr
Samuel Raymond Wyse, the newborn son of Mr and Mrs Ray Wyse, arrived in their home with family joy. The birth is noted with the child named Samuel Raymond Wyse born in June two days after the 123rd.
Seth Thomas of Fort Dodge long a Washington resident is a candidate to lead the state bar association next year. Witnesses report L B Ferns caught an 82 pound catfish in Skunk River this week. Martha Marie Shockley had surgery Friday morning. Mrs J A Shrock attended a convention and visits relatives in Washington. Wilson traveled to Rochester Minnesota for an operation Thursday afternoon. Pipeline workers depart and the county grows emptier as work nears completion. Win Smouse spoke at Stotary describing a Panama trip. Two Sunday school conventions will be held in the county BOOT.
Frank McKay recalls experiences from fifty five years in Washington County, naming many people and incidents that shaped the community and its memory.
Retired Washington veterinarian Dr Tom Thompson is immortalized as the “Sir Knight of the Chair” after decades with a folding chair that greets strangers daily. The chair, bought 52 years ago from auctioneer John Reeves, sits at Klein Clothing Co with Isabel Anwyl as custodian, while Thompson enjoys shade and chats on the square.
The G A R and allied patriotic groups held state meetings in Marshalltown from June 9 to 11. Delegates from Brighton represented the G A R and Sons of Veterans. Women's Relief Corps and Daughters of Veterans attended. A WR C memorial hour was led by Mrs Schmoeller, a grand campfire program followed, and gifts were presented by state officers at the Iowa Soldiers Home. Governor Dan Turner and national officers attended.
A. B. Schmoeller and his son James visited Chicago last weekend to bring Lucille home. She had been attending a school of physical education in the city.
Sunday marked Children’s Day at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches with activities for youngsters and a special service. Congregations encouraged families to participate and share in the day’s events.
Mrs. A. R. Miller and two grandsons Alex Miller and George Gallup III left Friday night for Chicago to join Mr. and Mrs. George H. Gallup. Mr. Gallup is reported much improved and the group plans to proceed to New York.
County dentists and families will picnic at Kalona golf course on Thursday June 25. A meeting also voted to close dental offices every Thursday afternoon.
Washington county readers learn of Ace O Towns selected by a committee to represent business men with prize to John A. Stephens of Ainsworth. Myrtle Macon travels to Kansas City and Phoenix then El Centro and Los Angeles for summer visit. Mrs El mira Steele marks her 90th birthday with family from California and Washington. Highland township tax protest reports a 20 percent valuation increase and countywide equalization talks.
The Des Moines gathering reads as the annual Washington county pienie with 300 former residents among attendees. Officers listed include J B McLeery president Frank R Skinner vice president Nina Isenhart Treimer secretary Bessie Moothart Votruba treasurer and Mrs Y U Sigler press correspondent. Also noted is the annual tonsil season with patients at the county hospital and a list of young candidates by family in Washington and Wayland areas.
Carnival proceeds near two hundred dollars after Brundage event, with proceeds planned to support American Legion activities. Funds shift from the Brundage carnival as teams move on to Ottumwa for further appearances.
The D A R held a flag day program presided by Regent Mrs R S Warfel under trees. The chapter voted to buy more lineage books for the library. Several residents made visits or traveled, including Mr and Mrs C W McLaughlin G at Long Beach and Paul Gorham at Ames for county agent demonstrations. Walter Graves Jr left for Missoula Montana to work in Bitter Root National Forest. Dr David Smouse, brother of Winfield Smouse, visited and funded a $333000 opportunity school in Des Moines. Memorial day services were held by Rebekahs and Odd Fellows at Woodlawn and Elm Grove cemeteries.
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