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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1937
Page
3
A Washington Iowa newspaper page lists genealogical communiqués with names, wartime units, and land descriptions. Entries include Lieut Ferrier’s Virginia Militia, William Stevenson, Nancy Riggin, Elias G. Stephens, and John Ulsh, detailing sections, ranges, and acreages with dates ranging from 1852 to 1884.
Land grants granted to Lewis Franzee William McConnell Solomon Miller and Jacob Kessler from different captains and regiments in 1854. Descriptions cover sections ranges and six leading terms with acreages of 80 and 157 acres dated October 2 1854.
The Daughters of the American Revolution elect Mrs. J F Kurta as regent with Mrs A Anderson recognized for her past leadership. June installation planned in Kalona as Washington chapter touts harmony and active community work.
A humorous column notes everyday quirks and social observations from 1897. Jokes about hats, collars, criticism, and manners mix with brief local society references, including comments on Mrs. Helen Peterson and marriage anniversaries.
William Stevenson of Samuel Andrews line, private in Capt. Alexander's Co., Ohio Militia War of 1812. Describes northeast quarter of southwest quarter, section 34, township two, range 75, north of range and west, eight acres. dated December 7 or 10, 1853.
The Passing Years 4 column notes an appeal for 5 000 000 more flood relief funds. Contributions to date are stated as over a given amount. Fred Moore, longtime Continental Telephone Co. manager, departs for Atlanta to run Southern telephone properties. Rain caused up to an inch of rainfall with hail reported near Aidworth.Phillips and Hebner announce a Saturday opening of their remodeled and refurnished store featuring a gray green interior.
John Shields, a student at Grinnell, returned home Friday evening for a weekend visit. The plan includes catching up with family and sharing campus news during the stay.
Mrs Amanda Jane Wallace aged 83 died at her home on Past Second Street on May 1. She was the widow of John W. Wallace, who died in 1921. She suffered presumably from lingering illness.
Kenneth Ross recently bought a pantatorium in Brighton and reports business is good. His mother Mrs. Silas Ross has been in Brighton helping him get started.
The Llup mobile Motor Company announces Gingerich Motor Co. O. will be their local dealer. This marks a new partnership bringing Gingerich Motor Co. into the dealer network in the area.
Miss Ella Rietan superintendent of the hospital announces National Hospital Day to be observed here on May 12 with most hospitals in the United States and Canada keeping open hours that day.
The hospitable home of Mr and Mrs C J Wil son opened last night for a party hosted by their daughter Miss Helen for the senior high class and faculty. A sumptuous banquet was served. Cade graduates will hold a May 16 commencement and present the play Topsy Turvy. The graduates include Homer Coppock Nellie Smith Mary Clendenning John Perkins Sarah Dougall Grace Squires Floyd Timmins Lena Grush Harriet Holden Anna McCleary Winifred Durst Anna Davidson Ina Murphy Walter Little Anna Reiner Ethel Grecian Jesse Moriarty Clara Faulkner Edna Foss Fannye Real Nathan Lynn Flossie Perk Lloyd Swift Elsie Schneider James Edgington and Lake Keister.
The Brighton ladies band has begun practising impressing with determination and polish. Members show enthusiasm and promise as they prepare for upcoming performances.
Maud Shields, teacher of the second room at the Freights School, was unable to be in her classroom today because of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Miller celebrate the season with new potatoes from their own garden marking the first harvest of the year.
Washington boxing star Bob Armstrong failed to arrive on the midnight train as fans waited at the station. His father, known as Uncle Jeff, escorted his eighty home, signaling a mixed scene of anticipation and hometown pride.
Frank C. Beatty, longtime superintendent of the County Home for fourteen years, plans to depart this year and move to Wisconsin to take over an 820 acre farm.
In ANOTHER SCHOOL VYRAK from the Democrat dated April 17 1897 the writer commends the board for extending the course by a year without extra studies and argues against removing recess. The caller laments the loss of chemistry and astronomy and criticizes the fad for shorter terms.
A list of obituaries notes Fractured hip victim Huff-Dake Hult aged twenty six from Stockport died in May after a tractor overturn accident. Other notices include Kaye and Turner families in California, Rev. W. N. Leeper in Iowa City, George Ague in Rock Island, Rev. Wo Rh Jeffrey in Knoxville Indiana, J. W. Cupp Kalona, William J. Marvin Columbus Junction, and Leonard Fugene Griffin seven, all dying in May.
A church fundraiser at the major meeting of Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian churches last Sunday raised 118 dollars. The collection funds will purchase Bibles for boys in camp.
The spring term at the Red Brick school south of town ended Friday with an indoor picnic. A feature of the exercises was the raising of a flag.
A hog weighing 76 pounds was sold last Saturday north of town for 102 dollars after deductions. The buyer paid 15 cents per pound for the animal.
A Guzoman celebrates his birthday anniversary with family and friends on May 2nd. The event honors the milestone and reflects on years past and future plans.
Russ Livery Bern o Cureen exchanged his farm today for the livery stable run by Oren and Wyatt Helwick located on North Leva Ave. The move transfers ownership of the Helwick establishment to the farmer in a swap seen as a major local property reshuffle.
The wand pipe at the water works will be painted red, white and blue in a patriotic display reminiscent of the Spanish American War era in 1898.
Mave Sargeant-Corporal David Livingston assigned to recruiting here for two weeks is ordered back to Fort Madison where he will be promoted to sergeant of Company K.
Atty. Gen. Havner pledges strict enforcement of the cigarette sale ban in Des Moines and throughout the state, signaling a hard line against illegal tobacco distribution.
Dr and Mrs W R Cubbins of Chicago plan to depart for Europe soon and are in town for a brief visit.
A note on Frank Rogers is made about a long tenure in a single role, described as SL years. The text emphasizes the duration and loyalty to the position, reflecting on job stability.
Wilbur Miller sold his house on North Iowa Avenue in the Heights to Mrs. Morrow. Neighbors celebrate the return of an excellent family to God s country while expressing sorrow at the departure of Wilbur and his daughters Merle and Maud.
Foster Wee travels from Iowa City for a home visit. He plays catcher for the serth team at the university but is in his first year and barred from playing with the regular varsity squad.
The Longfellow section of the Fort nightly club will meet this evening with Miss Mayme Shearer.
The Coppock picnicker group, led by chaperones Mr and Mrs Alex Miller, gathered today on the Chicagua banks. Attendees include John Babcock Howard Jeffrey Willie Walton Verne Ashby Josie Babcock Hallie Wade Steck Bun Shields Alma Brindley Alma McCutcheon Vera Van Sickle Alice Fluke Mame Winters Doll Buckley.
Henry Hull home from Chicago amid unsettled Greece matters. Unclear if Dr. Senn will be sent abroad and whether Dr. Henry will travel.
Local hospital notices record dismissals and admissions for residents in Riverside Conesville Noble Wellman Keota Mount Pleasant and Richland. Names include Jeane Laney Wenda McKean Oleeta Stewart John Roth Arthur Rigenhagen Leonard Marie Otto Adams and others with details of births appendectomies and fractures.
Maxine Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs John Aller earned an excellent rating at the state musical festival this week as a standout flute soloist.
Washington notes resignations and moves including Rev. M. C. Carstenson's departure to direct Evangelism with Baptist headquarters likely at Omaha. The town reports various local changes from dairy sale to new shops and a busy calendar with plays, programs, and community events.
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