Courageous Lady Cora Bartlett Helps Washington Girls
A letter describes Cora Bartlett of Washington, Pa., as a compassionate public figure. She supports poor girls by sewing dresses, distributing a yellow knitted dress, and aiding a girl with a permanent. Her rose garden and playground invite community play while her nurse husband ensures boys and girls play fairly. Her spirit echoes her mother Emma Wricht, earning widespread admiration.
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Cora Wright’ Bartlett
Washington, Pa
Cora
West Alex memories and aging, highway changes
A reminiscence from West Alex recounts Aunt Sadie aged but lively, churchgoing, and local gossip. The piece notes the new highway reducing traffic, Mrs Garby moving her antique shop, a Presbyterian church anniversary, and changing generations amid affectionate nostalgia.
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West
Alex
Calico Class Commencement Impresses Town
Commencement at Music Hall showcased a 25 member Calico class with 700 attendees. Annie Scott gave the salutatory and Hattie Harvey the valedictory while Luella Stoll won the declamation prize and Emma Craven the essay prize. Newell Van Sickle earned the most flowers as classmates praised self expression and grit over rote recitation.
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Glrs
Burrell
Music Hall
Ciass
Owen Wilson
Annie Scott
Hattie Harvey
Eva Conner
Margie Duff
Ju @lla Stoll
Alice Conrad
Laura V. Brown
Mary Finney
Human Twheel
Belle Pishe
Natio Montgomery
Grace McMillon
Mira Shafter
Easie Williamen
Emma Craven
Ne'tle Wallace
Cora F Kaupp
Hetthe
Belle Greer
van Bickle
Nellie Miller
Minnie Buchter
Maggie McCleery
London
Chet
Rev
C. L. Stafford
Mre Graves
Charley Patterson
Prise
Luella Stoll
Minnie Stichter
Grate McMillan
Lottie Black
Maggie Mc
Newell van Sickle
Ohio
Latchem Deaths and Town News From Washington Iowa
Obituary notes Mrs Stella Wells learns of Dr Raymond Latchem a Sioux City physician veteran Mayo clinic alum and W V Wells son in law survived by a son Charles. Also town items list births marriages travels misfortunes and local developments including street extension sewer plans new equipment at Fox theater and various local notices.
Hospital Dismissals and Births Reported in Washington Area
Saturday William Hemmings of Washington was discharged. Monday dismissals include Mrs. Leonard Beaureguard and infant Eleanor Jean of Riverside, Dorothy Darnell of Washington, Elsie Gerig of Wayland, and Mrs. Carl Havel and infant Carla Kay of Ainsworth. Elmer Oldfield of Wellman became a parent of a son weighing seven pounds five and a half ounces last night at 9 35. Nellie Wiley of Washington admitted for medical care. Dorothy Thompson of Washington Route 1 had a tonsillectomy. Mrs. Wailer Anderson and baby unnamed. Rebecca Harvey of Washington discharged. Odella Siren of Brighton had an appendectomy yesterday morning. Samuel Bowser, West Chester. Wayne Brock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brock. Ann Brock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Brock. Paul Maxwell of Washington. Richard Brennerin of Keota. Warda Lee and Arlene Walton of Washington Route 1 underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Marion Miller of Washington Route 4 had an appendectomy this morning. Charliste Arnold of Washington Route 1. Richard Pacha of Richland. P. Koex and Mrs. Frank Longwell of Washington. Dorothy Thompson of Washington Route 1. Mrs. Walter Alexander and Mary Lou Alexander were dismissed this morning.
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William Hemmings
Washington
Leonard Beaureguard
Eleanor Jean
Riverside
Dorothy Darnell
Elsie Gerig
Wayland
Carl Havel
Carla Kay
Ainsworth
Elmer Oldfield
Wellman
Nellie Wiley
Dorothy Thompson
Wailer Anderson
Odella Siren
Brighton
Samuel Bowser
West Chester
Wayne Brock
Harold Brock
Tairiin Ann Brock
Harley Brock
Paul Maxwell
Richard Brennerin
Keota
Warda Lee
Arlene Walton
Marion Miller
Charlistte Arnold
Richard Pacha
Richland
P. Koex
Frank Longwell
Walter Alexander
Mary Lou Alexander
Wanda Lee
Patricia Ann Brock
Richard Brenneman
Dennis Bohrofen
Ben Housens
Hugh Bishop
Pauli Maxwell
Hospital and birth notices from Washington area
Dismissals and admissions reported for Washington Keota and Crawfords ville. Several births noted with weights and times, including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bishop and a May date for other families. Medical admissions include Dennis Bohrofen and Teresa West.
West Chester elevator sale and mixed local notes
H W Luers and A T Augustine sold their West Chester elevator to Homer Porter who will take possession in October. Two hundred reserved seats were spoken for the Cardinals Dodgers game in St Louis on July 21 with the train named the Corncob Special. About 90 people joined the county 4-H club tour. Women employees at Montgomery Ward hosted a dinner honoring Mrs Rolce Kurtz moving to Moline and Mrs Vince OEROT. Mr and Mrs Vince Calabar moved to Centerville to run a meat market. Mr and Mrs Herbert Judevine returned to Westwood California after visiting relatives. The item mentions Jericho wall, political campaigning, and a railroad commissioner nomination with Clifford Thorne at 3500 votes. Also notes local historical figures Wilson and Tama Jim Wilson, a Hinney Bray, music chair Kate Shalla for Richmond celebration, and very hot weather with Dad Whitcomb.
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H. W. Luers
A. T. Augustine
West Chester
Homer Porter
Cardinals
Dodgers
St. Louis
Gio To Meeting At Keo Presbyterial Meet
Ralph Bunes and Bruce Cowden attended the Presbyterial meeting in Keo. Ruth Latta of this city leads the Y P C U union in the United Presbyterian church. A German air ship carried the first air ship passenger service in history on June 22, 1910.
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Gio
Ralph Bunes
Bruce Cowden
Keo
Y.p.c.lu
United Presbyterian Church
Ruth Latta
Will Move Leon Prof and Mrs. Beth Thomas to Ft. Dodge
Will move Leon Prof and Mrs Beth Thomas who have been visiting at the Hon B F Brown home north of town will return soon to Ft Dodge where Mr Thomas expects to practice law. He finished his course this year at the state university. Also notes a painter William Paul Moothart fell from a ladder at John Applegate fourth, landing in a cistern but unhurt beyond scrapes. Mention of Ren Cherry having an operation for kidney stones.
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Fred Sweet
Aaron Bailey
Ottumwa
Sweet
William Ratley
Leon
Beth Thomas
F. Brown
Ft. Dodge
Thomas
The
State University
William Paul Moothart
John Applegate
Patterson Family Returns From Chicago
Mrs Patterson and daughter Florence return home from Chicago where Bi completed a course in a kindergarten training school.
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Es. Patterson
Florence
Chicago
Lewis Dies in California at Seventy After Teaching 23 Years
DD W Lewis former superintendent of the local school for twenty three years died at his California home. He was about seventy, and was married to a sister of Sadie and W R Hamilton.
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Athearn
Anna Elizabeth Athearn
Ainsworth
Asher Pay
Samuel Athearn
Dp. A. R
Sunset Park
OW. Lewis
W. Lewis
California
Sadie
W. R. Hamilton
Badly Burned Woman and Son Suffer Serious Injuries
Forty years ago Mere Nine Webb and her three year old son George were badly burned when a fruit can lid burst while tightening it. The fruit spilled, burning Webb on her hand and arm and George on her head and body. Webb tried to save the child, suffering deeper burns.
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Webb
George
Vantatorium Club Buys Half Interest in Pantatorium
Pace leads Vantatorium Club in purchasing half stake of Pantatorium Club from Peoria buyers. Pantatorium now lists over ninety members who pay monthly dues and receive cleaning and pressing services.
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Vantatorium Club
Pace
Peoria
Pantatorium Club
Hank Change Reassigns Staff At Wayland Bank
Hank Change 1 M Sproul accepts a bank post in Washington and resigns from Wayland Bank. Karna Bieber, formerly in the creamery business at Wayland, will fill the vacant position.
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Hank Change
Local Notes: Hares Growth, Bank Shuffle, and Long-Married Couple
Belgian hares breeders report rapid births but slower growth. Charley Means sold 15 yesterday, 26 in recent days, and would sell by the carload if available. The Brighton Bank franchise faces comptroller action with Ira Sproul named cashier possible. Kecks show interest. Clifford Thorne improves at home in Knoxville. Seventeen applicants seek the new local principal post, W A Pratt chosen. Mr and Mrs John Jams celebrated seventy-two years of marriage, the oldest in the county and perhaps state.
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Charley Means
John Jams
United States
Local notices mix with births, travel, and town happenings
Washington area items include registrations at Lincoln and Stewart playgrounds, new drivers licenses, farm purchase near Brighton, a Delhi farm sale, aviation and political travel, marriages and social visits from Iowa to New York, Chicago to Winnipeg, and community church and Red Cross events with several local residents noted.
Deaths of the Week Listed for Mrs. C. W. Long and Irvin Henry
Mrs. C. W. Long 4, died at the county hospital Monday evening from asthma. Irvin Henry aged about 8, of Keota, took his own life by hanging on Monday evening. death attributed to health issues.
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C. W. Long
Charles W. Long
Irvin Henry
Keota
Mente
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