Mrs Eva Sterrett Broderson Rites Noted In Des Moines
The Des Moines Register reports the death of Eva Sterrett Broderson 57 of 1926 Columbia St Des Moines after an abdominal obstruction. Survived by husband Ina Orr sister and three brothers, she worked in the city photo gallery with Frey and was a former telephone operator for Farmer's Mutual. The piece also notes local social life at the Presbyterian Ladies Aid, updates on friends and relatives, and mentions Adeline de Wolf Reynolds Glamour Girl and life achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Eva Sterrett Broderson
Des Moines
Walter B. Broderson
Columbia St
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Ina Orr
Smiths Ferry
Penn
R. E. and
J. M. Sterrett
W. C. Sterrett
Fullerton
Cal
Eva Sterrett
Mr. Frey
Guther
Farmer's Mutual Telephone Company
Old Temple Building
Liberty Magazine
Adeline de Wolf Reynolds
Riverside superintendent resigns to lead Red Cross regional post
News Review notes Robert Smola has resigned as Riverside school superintendent after a tenure since 1938. He will move to Battle Creek on March 17 to serve as regional director of the American National Red Cross at Fort Custer. In other items, Harris MacGugan closes Rexall drug store in Wellman, Mrs. MacGugan had run the store since his appointment. County Road program slated. city candidates divide, with Lester Orr and Dr. Fred Reid not up for reelection. Also: Drexel Hill visit, Miss Denny’s homecoming, eighth grade science class tours the Journal plant, Casey and Goodwin attend Fort Sam Houston cooking school with Troop D, Edmondson becomes secretary to Iowa Southern Utility Co. plant, YWCA plans fund drive, Verdi roof fire causes little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rtobert Smola
Riverside
Red Cross
Battle Creek
Fort Custer
American National Red Cross
Argentina shifts trade as U S overtakes Germany
Before the European war Argentina imported 18.3 percent of its goods from Britain and 17.6 percent from the United States, with Germany at 0.1 percent. By 1939 American products surpassed German ones, boosting U S shares. In early 1939 Argentina exported about 14.6 million dollars to the United States versus 25 million now, while German exports fell from about 11.4 million in 1939 to 1.7 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Hospital Births and Dismissals Reported in Local Notices
Reports from area hospitals note births and patient movements. Collected entries include two newborns at about 4:04 and 5:30 AM, weights of seven pounds fourteen ounces and eight pounds seven ounces, and several patients admitted or discharged for surgeries or transfers across Brighton Wellman Washington Riverside East Pleasant Plain and University of Iowa City facilities.
Dismissals and Admissions Stir Local Hospital News
Thursday Kenneth Kempf of Wellman and Mrs. Stanley Thompson of Washington were dismissed Tuesday evening and yesterday afternoon respectively. Mrs. Elmer Harland admitted Tuesday as a medical patient. Donna Mae Row discharged this afternoon. Shirley Carey discharged this morning. Friday Mr and Mrs James K Dunn of Wyman welcomed a daughter born last night at 6 01 weighing five pounds nine ounces. Mrs Walter Bruty and infant son Hubert Alvin to be dismissed this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Johnston
Brighton
LeRoy Detweiller
West Chester
iMerle Whetstine
Wellman
Joe Wright
Washington
William Dunn
Columbus Junction
Walter Bruty
Route 2
Robert Owen
Riverside
Roy Mapel
N. Second Street
Lloyd Fredimund
W. Adams
Ralph Wehr
Pleasant
Emma Allen
Allen
University Hospital
Iowa City
A. J. Lahr
East Pleasant Plain
Ambrose Gilpin
C. H. Yoder
John McClintie
Charles DeMarce
S. Third Street
Kenneth Kempf
Stanley Thompson
Elmer Harland
Donna Mae Row
Shirley Carey
James K. Dunn
Wyman
Hubert Alvin
Deaths of the Week Rosa Falk Mother of Joe Falk
Mrs Rosa Falk aged 75 died in Chicago Saturday after a major operation. She is survived by four daughters and five sons, plus a brother and sister. She had visited here and made many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wright
Charlotte Ward Pike
Boone
Chicago
Rosa Falk
Joe Falk
Elder Miltonville resident William Carkuff dies at eighty
William Carkuff aged eighty former resident dies in Miltonville Kansas on February 28. Survived by his wife Hattie Hotle now seven children. Local notice notes he lived a long life and is survived by family. Funeral arrangements are pending local estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carkuff
Miltonville
Kans
Hattie Hotle
Clay Humston Granville Dies at 70 in County Hospital
Clay Humston Granville, aged 70, died at the County hospital on Monday after five weeks bedfast. He was a longtime resident and is survived by relatives in the area. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Humston
Granville Clay Humston
Mrs Simmering Dies After Heart Attack Enroute to Hospital
Mrs John Simmering aged 57 wife of John Simmering and daughter of Mr and Mrs Hiram Johnson died of a heart attack on Tuesday while being taken to the hospital. The death occurred during transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simmering
Hiram Johnson
Mrs Fank Ebner Dies at 65 After Stroke
Mrs Fank Ebner aged 65 died at her home March 2 following a stroke the prior Wednesday Funeral services were held at Sugar Creek Church with local mourners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ebner
Fank Ebner
Sugar Creek Church
Emma Roth of Wayland Dies After Two Paralytic Strokes
Emma Roth of Wayland, aged six, died after suffering two paralytic strokes last week. The death follows illness that affected the child and prompted mourning in the Wayland community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ama Roth
Emma Roth
Wayland
Postmaster in 19234 Quits. New Building Voted Ready
The postmaster in 19234 plans to quit due to health reasons. Harris has constructed a new building just west of the drug store, and the Iowa Southern Utilities Co. has moved there. The Chamber of Commerce announces the annual spring opening for March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
The
Chamber of Commerce
Local Moves And Dignified Comings And Goings In Town
Mr and Mrs Dave Benson and daughter Thelma move to 404 East Washington from 944 South Iowa Ave Adrienne Vanerus runs Blanche s Beauty shop while Grace Coughlin is in Texas Bernice Bork heads to Brownwood Texas A city council petition seeks optional routes on primary roads E L Stewart legislator spoke to Rotary An automobile stolen in Colchester Illinois was recovered here The P L Fenn residence at 110 West Harrison was damaged by fire This week drive for Washington Concert League members moved in James Zeck relocates to 419 West Main from a farm seven miles north Leonard J F Leonard 88 prominent county pioneer and former presidential hopeful of the United Christian ticket died this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Benson
Thelma
Mary Hunter Smith
East
Washington Street
Mr. Benson
South
Iowa Ave
A. J. Young
Adrienne Vanerus
Blanche
Grace Coughlin
Texas
Bernice Bork
Brownwood
James Zeck
West Main Street
Washington News Roundup From The Leader Page
Obituary notes for Charles W. Busby age 73, longtime local business figure. Several business changes include Rickey barber shop sold to George Ward and others moving shops. Car accidents injure Ida Cavender Theresa Quinn Hazel Siberts. Elmer Bergquist dies in Chicago at 52, with local family ties. Booster station plans for Natural Gas Co near Harper with 700000 dollars projected cost. Sunday amusements petition circulated. Mayor race papers for Sam Donahey and Clyde V. Brown. Fire Chief C C Reister elected with aides. Hospital benefit show grosses 350 dollars first night. star names listed. McCall Bros feed store changes. Vogt ill in Colorado Springs. Big bank business over two million dollars. Hale elevator fires burn for third time, massive water usage recorded. paving advocates tout benefits. community memories of past water and council fears cited. Journal corrects voting error for ladies. Grand Opera Company performs Il Trovatore and Martha selections to a fair crowd.
Community groups coordinate with Scouts and local activities
The article notes cooperation between the American Legion committee and Boy Scout leaders, with various town groups holding meetings and activities. It mentions beauty shops in Washington, ongoing church Lenten services, and a range of local social events including marriages, travels, and health updates. It also covers fundraising for infantile paralysis, hospital board changes, revival meetings, and moving in the Nira area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Local residents reveal a busy week of moves and events
Mr and Mrs Roy Whiteman shift to a farm near Biggsville Illinois. Many neighbors attend gatherings at Floyd Hamil home as Miss Virginia Wright stays ill. Edna Purvis resigns. Deputy Auditor Bourgeois takes over vital statistics. Eleanor and Ettie Morrison to appear on Chicago radio program. Community plans include fire chief reelection Hal Reister and Farm Bureau office use of a former South School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Whiteman
Biggsville
Floyd Hamil
Edna Purvis
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Bourgeois
Miss Purvis
S. W. Livingston
Eleanor
Ettie Morrison
Chicago
WENR
Sachs
James Morrison
Morris B. Sachs
South Halsted Street
Will Build Plans for North Marion Avenue Lot
Will Build Mr and Mrs John Dodd plan to construct this spring on their lot on North Marion Ave. McCoy Dies Claude McCoy of Crawfordsville, former Washington man, died March 7 at age fifty two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dodd
North
Marion Ave
McCoy
Claude McCoy
Crawfordsville
Washington
Barber shop sold on South Town Avenue
Harry McCulley sold his barber shop on South Town Avenue to Rodney Arnold. McCulley has operated in the city for thirty-two years, sixteen years at the current location, continuing a long local business legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCulley
South Town Avenue
Rodney Arnold
McCulley
New Choir Director Named for Methodist Church
The Methodist Church hires Alma Huppert of Milwaukee Wisconsin as the new choir director and pastor's assistant to serve at the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist
Alma Huppert
Milwaukee
Wis
New Girl Arrives at Wilbur Knupp Farm
A wire from Wilbur J. Knupp of Harlan Iowa announces the birth of Myra Jane Knupp weighing seven pounds seven ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur J. Knupp
Harlan
Iowa
Myra Jane Knupp
Wedding of Viva Beryl Jones and Howard Baxter
Viva Beryl Jones and Howard Augustus Baxter were married at First Presbyterian church Saturday evening with Rev. Arthur Oates officiating. The couple will reside in Mrs. E. N. Wright's Heights home apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viva Beryl Jones
Howard Augustus Baxter
First Presbyterian Church
Arthur Oates
E. N. Wright
the Heights
Birth of a girl to Richland couple Smith
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith of Richland. The mother was formerly Katherine Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Richland
Katherine Wilson
Move to Farm Howard Stewart and family relocate near Ainsworth
Thirty years ago the Stewart family moved to a farm five miles southeast of Ainsworth, marking a significant change in their residence and daily life as they settled into rural farming routines and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Stewart
Ainsworth
Brooklyn Return for Sylvia Warren After Visit
Sylvia Warren returns to Brooklyn after spending two months here with her mother Mrs. Caleb Warren. She plans to depart tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Ssylvia Warren
Caleb Warren
Building Sold for Five Thousand Dollars near Globe Bar
The Rebecca French building on the south side of the square, occupied by Todd Stuart and the Globe barber shop, has been sold to 8S. B. Dewey for a consideration of $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca French
Todd Stuart
Globe
B. Dewey
City Election Sparks Talk of Paving and Lights
City politics dominates this week as candidates, paving plans, electric lighting, and moral matters fuel discussion. The spring election promises a lively campaign with vigorous public debate and spirited proposals from contenders.
Steck Patriarch Dies After Long Illness at 57
Herman Frank Steck, 57, a prominent county merchant and respected citizen, died February 25 after a long illness. His death came less than a year after the passing of his son Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Steck
Herman Frank Steck
Wade
Robert Fisher Dies at 79. Former County Treasurer
Robert Fisher, a highly respected citizen who arrived in 1856, died February 24 at age 79. He was one of eleven children and father of nine. He served two terms as county treasurer and once owned a grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fisher
Local businessman trades hands in late 19th century
The subject bought on the north side from Lamberson in 1880 and sold it the next year. He then ran a shoe store on the west side for ten years. At seventy he handed the business to James Work and Marcelus Meek, finalizing a lengthy career in retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Lamberson
West Side
James Work
Marcellus Meek
Ste wart Applies for Plumber License Granted If Bonds
F L Stewart applied to the city council for a plumber license and approval was contingent on furnishing the required bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Stewart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas Simpson
Simpson
Hew
Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Aid Society
Fred Moore
Church and Aid Society
Eastwoods
Adeline
University of California At Berkley
Blanche Yurka
Oldsters
Ed Johnson
Brigade
Monmouth
Mississippi
Valle- Ayres
Reddy
Olive Campbell
Ollie
Ida Cavender
Jabyol Club
Elsie Bratten
Joe Campbell
DAR
J. W. McBurney
Mrs. McBurney
al Goddard
Portland
Harris MacGugan
Rexall Drug
MacGugan
Lester Orr
Fred Reid
C. W. Stewart
Drexel Hill
Vincent Keesey
Miss Denny
Journal
James Casey
Archie EK. Goodwin
Fort Sam Houston
Camp Bowie
Richard Edmondson
Iowa Southern Utility Co
Verdi
E. L. Stewart
Rotary
Colchester
Ill
P. L. Fenn
West
Harrison Street
Washington Concert League
P. H. Ahrens
Jefferson St
A. H. Wallace
Ionard
J. F. R. Leonard
United Christian Ticket
Mr. Busby
Charles W. Busby
Rickey
Iowa Avenue
George Ward
Theresa Quinn
Hazel Siberts
Washington County Hospital
Bergquist
Elmer Bergquist
John Bergauist
Frank
Howard — Sitter
Odd Fellows Building
Flaherty
Tom Flaherty
Hills
the Natural Gas Co
Harper
Sam ‘I’. Donahey
Clyde V. Brown
C. CC. Reister
H. H. Reister
Jack Westphal
Harvey Meek
Sec'y
Treas
Morrison
Robert
Washington County
Johnson
McCall Bros
J. A. McCall
Beach-Wickham Co
Vogt
Burrell Vogt
Colorado Springs
Hugh Dougall
Stewart
Curt Wells
Cloyce Dougherty
Wilson Dougherty
Hale
John Hale
George Hale
John Little
Clyde Bailey
Ss. B. Dewey
Grand Opera
International Grand Opera Company
Martha
Dorothy Livesay
Hanna Bailey
Trinity Lutheran Church
Maurine McLaughliin Bogle
Dr. Co. W. McLaughlin
Long Beach
Calif
J. Harold Eden
Lone Tree
Elva Rowe
Keota
Myrta Jeffrey
Mt. Pleasant
Ella
Nellie Link
Florida
California
Altho
Don BenblessoMe
Nels .B. Westermark
Burrell Foster
Atty George F. Morrison
Mr. Foster
County Health Board
Albert Lay
George Sinning
Franklin, Neb
Sinnings
Howard Courtney
Foursquare Church
Alma E. Hartz
State Department of Health
Ernest Reed
Clarion
C. B. Reed
Fort Snelling
Minn
Goliah Miller
Harold Booth
Pilot Grove
James Baird
George Anderson
Effie Crosby
Clara Faulkner
Louisiana
Shreveport
Leonard Lovelett
Anna Simmering
Nira
Dorothy Peterson
Lewis W. Plummer
Two
Rivers, Wis
Mabel Plummer
Orie Turner
Robert Hatton
Louise Null
Vow
Virginia Wright
L. A. Jones
Tucson
Arizona
Fred Wieland
North Marion Ave
Golden State Limited
Clara Huber
Adams
Miss Huber
L. L. Loveless
Allis-Chalmers Farm Implements
Jake Roth
Old South School
Farm Bureau
William Bowersox
Donald Schlabaugh
Will Béeé
Hal Reister
Carl Kelly
St Clair Lewis
T. A. Michels
Chapter 1
Don Braden
West Stedison Street
Crozier
Red Oak
David Warfel
Los Angeles
R. S
Harold Johnson
John Lemmon
Robert Arthur
Alfred Brown
Elsie Glassburner
Clarice Meek
Davenport
Man
Clifton Webb
Sharon
Portland, Oregon
Goddard
Loyd Lovelett
Kenneth
Randall Neill
Jane
Dave Miller
J. D. Rabenold
J. M. Mast
Melo Janecek
Ireta Smith
Court House
Fashion Thrift
Rockwoods
Wayne Cummings
William F. Rotzler
Ican Missions
Church
R. G. Cherry
Mary Cherry
Apment
Roberts
Floyd W. Polis
Washingt
Leola Sheetz
Mt. Pleasd
E. Loran Pal
Patricia
Ottumwa
Donny
Joe Li
Palme
Henry Sutherla
Wylies
Sutherland
Hattie H
Bington
Ind
Hemriet
van Ripers
Kalaw Zoo
Fla
Bowie
Brownwod
Leo Barnard Walsh
Rivside
Arthur Thomas All
Kalona
William Sanf Bowersox
Charles A. Anderson
Marie Roth
Washin
William Sloat
Wichita
Stearman
Bing Airplane Factory
Alsa
Sloat
Jane Stewart
Lawson Cre
Elmer Cherry
Fran McCoy
Adan Wagner
Alberta Wolfe
Washiton
Deny Colo
Federated den Clubs of
Colo
Ashville
N. C
Wagners
Nellie Wolfe
Beverly Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
Walter Ber
Margaret Brookhart
Mr. L. Brookhart
Relats
Lloyd Walker
A. L. Duensi
Guy Stumpf
Stumpf
Austin Suthland
He Sutherland
H. E. Johns
Anna Mae
D. N. Anwyl
Glenn McCall
Mee
R. G. Che
John Blossom
South Ni Street
Deborah Duke
Elmer Wes
Deborah
Ray Whiteread Fam
Westferson Street
East Jeffers Street
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