The Rocking Chair Brigade and town house troubles
Local notes recall the old Banks house on South Iowa Avenue and its turbulent path to demolition. Residents credit county attorneys and city officials for clearing title and tearing it down, revealing a sunlit view of town growth and property history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Cobb
Iowa Ave
Henderson Wallace
Banks
Myrta Jeffrey
Caroline Mackey
Caroline
Haines
Iowa
South Town Avenue
Coppock Highway
Local hospital discharges and newborns in Washington area
Several families receive hospital discharges including Mrs William Huffstuttler and Richard Lee to West Main Street and Mrs Wilma Kauffman with Karen Kay to Washington. Newborns include a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Waterhouse at 10:54 AM weighing 8 7, and other births in Keota Washington Swedesburg and Ainsworth. Discharges note Wilbur Darby Merle Whetstine and Mrs James Dunn among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huffstuttler
Richard Lee
West Main Street
William Dunn
William Howard
Columbus Junction
Carl Sieren
Keota
Wilma Kauffman
Karen Kay
Washington
Homer Patterson
Edward
Robert Waterhouse
North Avenue C
Orval Griggs
Ted Ross
Swedesburg
Donald Watson
North Fifth Street
Lorel Garret
Merle Whetstine
Wellman
Wilbur Darby
Jay Darby
Route 1
Floyd Edwards
Ainsworth
James Dunn
Mary Ellen
Wyman
Robert Allen
Gerald Dickinson
Robert Lee
Lou Rhodebeck
Norton Edwards
Edmie Koehler
Otto Jackson
South Marion
Virginia Greiner
Passing Years News From Washington And Local Updates
The item notes Genevra McCaw in New York writing a book to be published soon. Birthday honors for John Shields aged 85, with Dr. J Melville Shields and A C Shields from Denver present. Front at Wells and Crail store improved. Mr. and Mrs Joe Marek celebrate golden anniversary after snowy wagon trip from town. Ida Cavender improving after car accident. James A Starley dies at 89 in Marshalltown. Mrs Winred Palmer hosts party for Belle Rice leaving court house post and nurse Alice Owen awaiting marriage. Ronald Kelper named county spelling champion heading to Des Moines. A L Young returning home from California. James Redd buys half-interest in barber shop. George Black owns other half. Miss Mabletto and Roy Schiebel wed. bride in light blue serge. Fannie Harwood visits from Brighton High School for weekend. Captain Pollok Wallace injured in scaffold fall. City election looming with two tickets. J D Glasgow for mayor and W W McFarland for city ticket.
Cleaning Gold Picture Frame Edging
An heirloom frame with pure gold leaf edging should be cleaned by gently moistening a small sponge with alcohol or turpentine. The sponge must be barely damp and used only to remove dust. do not wipe the frame to avoid damaging the gold leaf. It should air dry.
Color perception exceeds cataloged shades count
The passage notes humans can distinguish about 2 million colors while scientists have only tabulated 7 thousand hues. It emphasizes the eye’s sensitivity and the vast range of color variation beyond cataloged samples.
Lawyer Roosevelt at New York firms 1907 to 1933
Roosevelt practiced law with Carter Ledyard Milburn in New York from 1907 to 1910 and was a member of Roosevelt O Connor from 1924 to 1933. The notes highlight his early career and long association with prominent firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Carter, Ledyard & Milburn
New York
Roosevelt & O'Connor
Members of the WKR Cleared $20 at Bake Sale
The Money-Members of the W. KR. C. earned twenty dollars at a bake sale. Proceeds will fund club activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KR. C
Goes West West John Rupp Leaves Rail Work for San Jose
John Rupp resigns from the Recksland railroad and plans to move in 2001 to San Jose California to reside with his daughter Mrs Bert Yerkes formerly Alite Rupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rupp
Wien the
Recksland Railroad
San Jose
Calif
Bert Yerkes
Alite Rupp
Family visit from Blountstown ends with Brighton calls
Mr. and Mrs. Mert King and daughter Ethel of Blountstown Florida visited here and then went to Brighton to see friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grayson
Eddie
Davenport
O. Davis
Rodn Davis
Home From South J R McCall and Dr Ray H Dean Return
Mr and Mrs J R McCall and Dr Ray H Dean have returned from a winter in Florida. They arrived home to resume daily life after their Florida sojourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
J. R. McCall
Ray H. Dean
Florida
Doing Well Little Hazel Kra caw entertains across the state
Little Hazel Kra caw daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Kracaw is making good in a series of entertainments she is giving in different parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Kracaw
Harry Kracaw
Brookhart Elected to School Board in Town History
Mrs W Brookhart was elected to the school board becoming the second woman to hold the position in town. Maggie Axtel previously served on the board and R EB Shannon was reelected.
Banquet Draws 325 Fathers and Sons at Methodist Church
Three hundred twenty five fathers and sons attended a banquet in the Methodist church banquet hall. The program featured Sr. W. Livingston, R Ralph Shannon, C. W. McLaughlin, Richard McCleery and Supt. Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sr. W. Livingston
R Ralph Shannon
C. W. McLaughlin
Richard McCleery
Supt. Harding
Opening of the Schulty Savage Building on North Iowa Ave
The Schulty Savage, a premier, well arranged building, held a formal opening Saturday. Located on North Iowa Avenue a block from the railroad tracks, it marks a new landmark in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulty Savage
State
Iowa Ave
Rathmell
Crawfordsville
G. R. Yeager
Legion Auxiliary Enrolls 125 Charter Members
One hundred twenty five women enroll as charter members of the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Bachelor Maids Host St Patrick Luncheon at Keeley Home
The 30 years aggregation party led by Mrs. W. M. Kee ley and assisted by Gertrude Smith and Mrs. Frank Stierwalt served a fine St. Patrick luncheon to the Bachelor Maids and guests the Ready Mauls and the Rose club. The Bachelor Maids acted as hostesses for the Keeley residence event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AGG
W. M. Keeley
Gertrude Smith
Frank Stierwalt
St. Patrick
Rose Club
Keeley
Mrs. H. M. Richer Returns from Oska Loosa
Mrs. H. M. Richer returned home from Oska Loosa yesterday after attending the funeral of William Burnside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osky
H. M. Richer
Oskaloosa
William Burnside
Warm Monday Tops Seasonal Heat At 72 Degrees
A warm Monday on March 20 reached 72 degrees, the season’s highest so far, with sunshine and light breezes noted across the region.
Has Q Operation Miss Harmon Underwent Operation Yesterday
The report states Addie Harmon underwent an operation at the city hospital yesterday. Dr. C. B. James led the team aided by Dr. C. W. McLaughlin. The procedure was serious, but she is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Harmon
City Hospital
James
C.W. McLaughlin
Mrs Chilcote Dies at 73 After Public Library Gift
Mrs. A. W. Chilcote, noted philanthropist who donated her home for a city library, died March 15 at age 73. She authored The Morning Has Dawned and belonged to the Twentieth Century Reading Circle and the Nineteenth Century Club.
Build plans share parcels with Reid and Brown’s park
Will Build Mayx Marbourg and his mother have bought lots from S. W. Reid and plan to build in spring. Royal Interest Elrod Dayton has bought a half interest in Brown's park at Coppock and will build there. He will move as soon as school closes. Good luck with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Mayx Marbourg
S. W. Reid
Elrod Dayton
Brown's Park
Coppock
Paving Crusade by Alex Miller Appeals to Taxpayers
Alex Miller, a leading paving enthusiast and worker in town, argues the square needs urgent improvements. He appeals to county taxpayers to fund the paving project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Miller
Surprise party honors retiring school board member Wallace
Teachers in the town held a surprise at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Wallace for A. H. Wallace, retiree from the school board. They presented him a chair valued at about $25 in appreciation of his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wallace
L. H. Wallace
Mitten Factory Washington to Open Soon
A new mitten factory in Washington is set to open soon. It will be owned by LL H Baughman and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
LL. H. Baughman and Co
Pavement Proposal Sparks Bitter Local Debate
Mort Keeley supports paving the square while Len Smouse opposes it amid strong controversy and fierce discussion this week, as newspapers report the heated public stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Keeley
Len Smouse
St. James approves fourth Washington school project
The contract has been let for a new St. James school across from St. James Catholic church. The three story modern brick building will stand across the street. It marks the fourth school built by the St. James community in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
St. James Catholic Church
Washington
Candidates Named for Washington Mayor Race
Two candidates run in Washington's mayoral election with J. M. Lytle on the Republican ticket and C. H. Wilson on the citizens ticket. The article urges voters to participate in this important contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lytle
Washington
C. H. Wilson
Citizens
Deaths of the Week Mrs George Westcott
Mrs George Westcott, a Keokuk citizen, died after four years of illness and was brought to Riverside for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Westcott
Keokuk
Riverside
P Bradford Wellman Dies After Long Illness
P Bradford Wellman, a resident past seventy, died at his home on Monday after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Bradford Wellman
Clayton Neiswanger Spanish War veteran dies in Arizona
Clayton Neiswanger aged 66 a veteran of the Spanish American war who served in Cuba died in Arizona on Monday after traveling there two weeks earlier. He spent 31 years employed at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Neiswanger
Cuba
Arizona
Mrs Ola Brumback Dies After Operation in Michigan
West Chester resident Mrs Ola Brumback, a prominent and well known woman, died Monday after an operation in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Brumback
West Chester
Michigan
Kupka of Kalona Dies in Iowa City Hospital
Anton Albert Kupka of Kalona died in University hospital Iowa City. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Albert Kupka
Kalona
University Hospital
Iowa City
The Lord Blamed for Many Things He Never Heard Of
A concise reflection notes that people assign blame to the Lord for numerous matters beyond his awareness, suggesting human responsibility for actions and outcomes rather than divine initiation.
Holy Week program announced by ministerial association
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ofa Brumbach at West Chester Methodist church. Clayton Neiswanger's funeral occurred at St. James Catholic church. Numerous local residents and families featured in visits, moves, and social events as spring activities began. The Rathmell store opened in Crawfordsville after recent purchase. Marines enlistment and community events shaped a busy week with weddings and charitable work noted.
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Ofa Brumbach
West Chester Methodist Church
Clayton Neiswanger
St. James Catholic Church
Washington weekly review notes local news and events
The review lists community happenings from Washington including political race notes with two mayoral tickets for March 27, sheriff H. M. Putnam reporting delinquent car owners, police hunt for forger Clark Pickens and several local residents traveling to camps. It covers concerts, marriages, moves, anniversaries, camp fire girls, a chiropractor bound over for practicing without license, licenses granted, and upcoming meetings and weddings with multiple local names and places.
You cannot charge for friendship or people will leave
The remark warns that charging for friendship undermines genuine relations as people will abandon the relationship once they are asked to pay.
Witty Observations From 40 Years Ago On Talkers And Town Life
A collection of pithy maxims on human behavior and opinions from four decades ago. The samples touch on vanity, pride, gambling, cowardice, and social pretensions with sharp, humorous observations about towns, speech, and everyday character.
Needle Found Pulled From Leg By Minister
Mrs. Lela Jeffers of Terre Haute Ind told her husband the Rev A R Jeffers she believed rheumatism troubled her right leg. The minister examined the leg and pulled out a needle. Mrs Jeffers said she must have swallowed it as a girl but did not remember doing so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Jeffers
Terre Haute
Ind
A. R. Jeffers
Dew Spoils Lamps In Incan Descent Lamp Manufacture
A single drop of dew can ruin the production of 500000 lamps, highlighting the extreme sensitivity of the incan descent lamp's moisture requirements and the need for meticulous control in its manufacture.
Bound Volume Indexes Declared by Colliers Newspapers
The New York Times and the Times of London are the only papers worldwide that publish bound volume indexes, Colliers proclaims.
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New York Times
The
Times of London
Colier
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A. J. Morgan
Warren Parrow
Sam Donahey
Britain
Marian Anderson
Burlington
Memorial
of Board of Supervisors
Frank Macon
Frank
W. L. Clapp
Boards of Supervisors
John Owen
Henry Bailey
Board of Supervisors
Robert Portem
England
G. A. Chilgren
Frang Rupp
Hotel Burlington
al Bennet
C. A. Pratt
Bennets
Cora Glasgow
J. O. Matthews
Frank Stewart
Col Nicola
Caleb Cleaves
McCleery
Mrs. Nicola
Amos Alberson
McCleery’s
Mr. Wallace
Charlie Hebner
Lowden
Lyle MacGugin
Harry Sowden
Chester Green
Normh Marion
John Hesseltine
Genevra McCaw
pDr
J. Melville Shields
Denver
A. C. Shields
Colo
John Shields
Joe Marek
Ida Cavender
Harley
James A. Starley
Marshalltown
Winred Palmer
Belle Rice
Court Louse
Alice Owen
Ronald Kelper
Des Moines
James Redd
Miss Mabletto
Roy Schiebel
Fannie Harwood
Brighton High School
Pollok Wallace
al Horsey
J. D. Glasgow
Citizens Improvement
W. W. McFarland
Years
Ministerial Association
Robert Hatton
Louise Null
Catherine Null
T. J. Berdo
Hatton
Texas
Glen McFarlane
Red Cloud, Neb
Mrs. Carl Hedges
Tampa
Robins
William Beggs
Womens Republican Club
Phil Weldin
A. Michels
Roy Mallory
Chicago
J. W. Guy
Wendell Shaffer
St. Louis
George Guy
Clifford Bauer
T. Roscoe Spangler
Albert Spangler
Washington, Route 2
U. S. Marine Corps Reserves
Stells Jorpland
Ardelle Hasty
Mrs
Raymond Hasty
Bakery Division
Army
Camp Presidio
San Francisco
Hanna Eicher’ Bailey
Ed Muck
Nels Westermark
Red Cross
Donald Benblossom
Rothschild
Kunik Fruit Market
Phillips and Hebners
Arnet Wayne Knapp
Marie Darbyshire
R. D. Cottrell
North
Long Beach
Rickey
Henry Prymer
Joseph Wieland
John Bopp
Lester Wyse
Tacoma
Wash
Wayland
Mary Wyse
C. A. Nicholson
Christian Church
Marie Elizabeth Darbyshire
Don Darbyshire
Wayne Knupp
Glendale
Clayde Knupp
Nile Bailey
Frank Bailey
Jacob Strader
W. Wilson
Mrs. C. Rickey
East
Jefferson Street
North Seventh Ave
Doris Klepfer
Helen Stewart
H. RK. Ude
Omaha, Neb
Jacob de Koening
Pilotburg
Rockwood
Washington Concert League
H. M. Putnam
Clark Pickens
Brighton
Lyle Earl Long
Richard Yansky
Ralph Cleatus Brown
Fairfield
the Presbyterian Church
Clarence Wilson
Eileen Lucxey
Court House
J. D. Dayton
Claremont
Hew
Daryl
Dayton
Pomona College
Bill Arnold
Henry Shields, Jr
Ettie
Mabel
Eleanor “Morrison
James Morrison
George BR. Christie
Clarissa Sherwood
Marion
Camp Fire
Billy Hanson
Nan Hoover
Martha Crosset
Jean Atchison
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Genevieve Baker
Eleanor Tucker
Willis
Merle Booth
Douglas Dowell
John Rothslisberger
F. G. Livesay
Iaa McDowell
Tracy
David Warfel
Los Angeles
R. S. Warfel
Ben Swartzendruber
New Orleans
Gladys Knupp Peterson
Wayne
Richard Knupp
John Gardner
California
Eleanor Brinning
Presbyterian Hospital At
Grace Brinning
Myrtle McCleary
Montclair
New Jersey
Porter Place
Guy Carlton
S. Iowa Ave
Harrison Palm
Dan Brindly
Ralph Thompson
Virginia Stutsman
Margaret Snider
K of P
Everett Stewart
First Presbyterian Church
Leo Birka
E. A. Ralston
Walter Harve
Arriv
Flo Maxwell
Tom Anderson
Peggy
Tommy
Osage
Anderson
H. H. Keister
Excelsior Springs, Mo
George Foster
Living Lake
East Washington Street
A. EB. Horsfie
Bellaparents
North Marion
Horsefield
John
Melitt Takaro
M Geza Takaro
Wendell J. Booth
W. D. Booth
Wington
American Air Line
Walter Conner
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Roger A. Richer
Cavalry School
Sery
Robert Lewis
Privat George Green
Riley
Cloyce Stewart
Ei Ted
U. P. Lad Aid
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