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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1932

Page

3

Des Moines Social Notes and Local Obituaries Review

Des Moines society pages recount meetings at the Woman's Club with speakers, plus notes on Mrs. Verne Sigler and Mrs. Bob Brinton. Charles Anderson, grandson of Mrs. A. Anderson, is in Germany and promises a letter for publication. Obituaries include Warren Cowles of Peoria, age seventy five, and Chauncey Alcott's death, noted by older residents. The piece also covers community events, family visits in Des Moines, and local business concerns after a fire.

Verne Sigler Bob Brinton Des Moines Hoyt Sherman Place Dewey Woman's Club Maude Stewart Betty Isminton Charles Anderson A. Anderson Germany Chauncey Alcott Mahree” Popmer Warren Cowles Peoria D. R. Cowles Warren Rock Island Ida Holden W. W. Wilson Cowles Lakes Minnesota

Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen

A collection of quips on social habits and observations about marriage sleep time and daily routines. The piece notes how some misunderstand closing times for dry goods stores and how people react to rainy day wardrobes and baby sleep. It reflects humorous aphorisms about work, punctuality and good Friday potato planting.

News Review Week March 21 27 Highlights in Washington county

A busy week with community news from Washington county Iowa. Requests for Sarah Emmons address rise. local figures donate jonquils for Easter decor at the Presbyterian church. reflections on spring storm and a tornado comparison. campus and church events. multiple obituaries and marriages. bank renovations and property changes. and a Fox Theatre reopening slated after fire repairs.

Wayland Social Update and Local Moves

Wayland correspondent reports a rock party and sewing night hosted by Mrs Minnie Sut ter with numerous families attending. The Little York section foreman moves into Fannie Zehr property near the grade school as of Thursday.

Wayland Minnie Sutter C. M. Roth Joseph Wittmer Maurice Stone Dan Orendorf Joe Cerig Bennie Jacob Gerig Milburn Irvin I Reschley Mary John Graber Karl Eva Leichty Anna Wyse Mary Conrad John Reschley Little York Fannie Zehr Homer Vayny Scharbaum Crawford Schoo Mary Wittris

Old Joe the Iron Horse dies after autopsy reveals metal in stomach

In ASHTABULA Ohio an elderly animal nicknamed Old Joe is described as a living iron horse after a postmortem found thirty four pieces of hardware bailing wire and nails in his stomach. The report notes the unusual cause of death and details of the autopsy.

Ashtabula Joe

Not Here But There In Marysville Missouri News Brief

A mixed column notes readers must wear badges to identify water meter readers. It cites Commissioner Doran on medicinal whiskey sales and mentions a Rembrandt auction in Berlin. It covers society, sports, and entertainment items from Hoover to Lupe Velez, with brief notes on beauty clinics, Girl Scouts, and a Selma church damages award.

Marysville Missouri

Washington Gazette 1893 and 1898 Local News Notes

The Washington Gazette chronicles 1893 editor Jas C Miller and D H Logan with Capt J J Kellogg history notes. It lists traveling men in 1898 including L S Patterson, J Taylor and others, plus wedding news, new students at Washington Academy, a Chestnut party, a business college opening, Jolly Club New Year calls, and visiting guests.

Washington Gazette Jas. C. Miller D. H. Logan J. J. Kellogg Washington The Gazette Eugene Anderson H. Foreman Harry Letts W. M. Hott D. A. Hott Kline Howard White Cora Schurr Ely Frank Webb P. EB. O's Jolly Club H.V. Bicher Richer Leigh Wallace Georgia Smith Corbin Cora Bell Anna Henderson Bertha M Hollingsworth Mabel Dewey Frank Lamphere

Mrs Lillig Dies Aged Ninety At Keota Home

Mrs John Lillig aged ninety died at her Keota Iowa home on March 25 1922. The obituary notes her long life in the community and her residence four miles from Keota.

John Lillig Keota Iowa

Health Work Report Details Toxin Antitoxin Campaign

One hundred six children at Ainsworth received toxin antitoxin immunization. The March 28 deadline offers the last chance for the first dose, costing one dollar. Riverside starts April 5, Crawfordsville March 30, and Washington in late April. Miss Hilkea Jacobs reports February immunizations of 158 children across six clinics with extensive nursing activity and 33 field visits. Mothers classes ran seven sessions with ten attendees on average, and twelve talks reached about 573 people. school groups informed 528 pupils about diphtheria immunization. Various defects were found in 34 children, with 36 receiving treatment or corrections.

Mt. Pleasant Orus Boshart C. C. Sommer Childs Study Club Max Sinclair Don Hayes A. B. Magdefray Earl Stutzman Mabel McGuire Effie Witmer McKirahan Edith Boshart Allen Wenger Winfield Jackie Bradley Cedar Rapids E. G. Rittler Leonard Martin Burlington Joel Zook Sheru Swartzendruber Noble C. Ll. Graber Goshen Ind New Jefferson Township Noah Leichty Ainsworth Wellman Kalona Brighton West Chester Riverside Crawfordsville Washington Hilkea Jacobs County Health Nursing Service Miss Jacobs Riverside High School Ainsworth High School Rotary Club Lowa City Iowa Tuberculosis Association

Mrs. Sarah Dewey Dies at 73 After Pneumonia

Mrs. Sarah Dewey widow of Judge A R Dewey aged 73 died of pneumonia at the county hospital on March 25 1922. She was mother to Judge Charles A Dewey and Mrs Mabel Dewey Brooking.

Sarah Dewey A. R. Dewey Charles A. Dewey Mabel Dewey Brooking

Washington Storm Delays Spring Weather March 19

A bad storm on March 19 halted oncoming spring weather with cold temperatures snow and ice in Washington. A benefit of Way Down East raised 1122.15 for new band uniforms, marking one of the town's most successful home talent plays.

Washington Band

Bootleggers Pay County $1250, Says County Attorney

County Attorney T. A. Michels reports bootleggers paid the county $1250 in the last year. The note reflects enforcement and revenue from illicit liquor activity.

T. A. Michels

Deaths of Week Mrs Eugene Black Rubio

Mrs Eugene Black of Rubio died at the County hospital on March 21 1922 aged twenty two. She had been married eleven months and left a two week old infant beside her husband.

Eugene Black Rubio

Death of Arthur Moberly in accidental shotgun discharge

Arthur John Moberly a 21 year old resident of Highland township was killed when his shotgun discharged accidentally.

Arthur John Moberly Highland Township

Tragic Train Collision Claims Two Year Old Boy

Robert Little two year old son of Mr and Mrs Tom Little was struck by a train and killed instantly on March 23, 1922, in a fatal accident reported locally.

Robert Little Tom Little

Infant Martha Stewart Dies From Whooping Cough

Martha Lois Stewart three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Cloyee Stewart died March 27 1922 from whooping cough in an obituary notice.

Martha Lois Stewart Cloyee Stewart

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