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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1931
Page
3
A Sunday fire destroyed a chicken house at 1103 East Washington street owned by Mrs. J. L. Brookhart. About 4000 chickens died. origin of the blaze remains undetermined. Local officials and neighbors reported the incident as part of a broader weekly news review from May 4 to May 9.
The annual spring deep freeze arrived with cloudy skies offering partial protection to fruit crops. Forecasters note varying damage risk across regions as temperatures dip and growers monitor bud development.
The Manual Training and Domestic Science exhibits were held at the High School on Friday night. The display was large and excellent and the band gave a short concert.
Flora Yeoman of Mason Wilson YeoMan granted divorce with husband ordered to pay $40 monthly for wife and minor children. Mary Van Winkle of Brighton granted divorce from Geo A Van Winkle in same period.
Has Supreme Office Madam Fred Reid who attends the Supreme Shrine meeting in Toronto Canada been elected Supreme Worthy Guide placing her in line for Supreme Worthy High Priestess. Mrs Reid has served the White Shrine for many years and understands the work well Damascus Shrine No 10 expresses honor at the election.
On North Second Ave drivers were invited for a free safety inspection. Leon Beatty Post of the American Legion sponsors the effort to promote safer highways.
Mr and Mrs Hugh McCleery have bought a Studs bakery president and will tour Europe this summer. They travel from New York by boat with Mrs H B Hamilton and daughter Miss Janet, Carolyn McCleery, and Margaret Farrel of Olney Nebraska. They will attend the International Rotary convention in Vienna and visit Holland Belgium Germany France Switzerland Austria England Scotland and Ireland.
Wi Ya boys entertained mothers at a Y banquet with William Shannon as toastmaster and Sherman Watson delivering greetings. New officers were installed, Mrs Elder spoke, and the High School orchestra performed while Hi-Y boys served. Seventy tickets were sold and S E W Livingston attends an American Law Institute meeting in Washington with son William to visit New York. Flora Kalk of Washington, D C, is a visiting relative.
A Washington woman and a Peoria attorney are linked to a humorous episode printed by the By the Way editor. The attorney, age 57, opened his grip in a hurry, pulling out papers and clothing until his nightshirt’s hem fluttered in public, leaving him embarrassed. Schuyler Livingston reports.
Walter Graves of the Washington National Bank chairs the Memorial Day observance with leaders from the Woman's Relief Corps G A R Girl Scouts Boy Scouts D A R Spanish American War Veterans and Auxiliary Sons and Daughters of the Union Veterans. Committees named for program music and transportation. Parade marshal Capt. Jay Brown leads a morning park program and cemetery parade with hopes for brief business closure. Memorial Day falls on Saturday. most shops not expected to close.
The marriage of Miss Dorothy Louise Evans and Clifford Blair Allen was announced this week. The ceremony occurred November 15, 1930, at Indianola. The couple resides at 180% 24th Street in Des Moines. The bride, a Washington High School graduate of 1926, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Evans of southwest Washington and was employed in Des Moines prior to the marriage.
Miss Jessie Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Bennett of Columbus Junction wed August Wehmeyer son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Welmeyer at 5 o clock Tuesday afternoon May 5 in Wapello. Rev C th Mefiunis officiated. Mrs Wehmeyer graduated from Columbus high school in 1930. The couple will live on a farm near Cranston.
Miss Dorothy Maystolzhauer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Holzhauer Muscatine and Edward Knott son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Knott Columbus Junction were married Sunday afternoon April 26 at the Mulford Congregational Church parsonage. The bride a Muscatine High School graduate and Montgomery Ward employee and the groom a Columbus Junction High School graduate who attended Chillicothe business college are to reside in Muscatine after a wedding trip.
The Daughters of Union Veterans plan to present a new flag to Young America School House. The current flag, a Civil War era piece inscribed to the people of Washington, may have been made by Ruth Evans and given to the top Civil War worker. They seek the full history, when it was presented, and who knows the details for publication on the Saturday page.
May 6 reports show Mrs. Thomas G Glendale and Dwight Mathers with Helen Smylie taking a Sunday trip to Iowa City for a park picnic. Ray Redlinger visited his ill sister in Newton. Lloyds Hoppings children and Robert Custer recover from whooping cough. Mrs. Philip Gerdes visited John Gerdes home midweek. Thomas, Harry Gerdes and Karl Lemley completed corn planting Wednesday.
Pythian Sisters of West Chester Circle No 122 hold regular meeting May 12 at O Dhelmond. Attendance requested as initiation is planned. By order M BE 749 aulo.
Ten years ago a graduation announcement listed thirty three boys and forty two girls from the local high school who would graduate on June 2. The event marked the largest class in local history and reflected community growth.
Seventy three boys entered the county meet marking the largestHigh School track entry yet in the local event.
The week brought heavy rainfall totaling more than two and a half inches over two days. The final days turned bitterly cold and a quip in a local lawn paper noted the fickle arrival of spring with a playful verse about Lykell.
D J Patterson a well known Washington citizen aged sixty six died after a long illness on May 14 1952 after a lengthy illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Humisten of Cairo welcome a son born Thursday April 20. The newborn adds to the family, with both parents newly awaiting blessings and local joy from the community.
Mr and Mrs Herman Meyer announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday May 23. The new arrival joins the Meyer family and brings happiness to both parents.
A nine pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Milton White of Crawfordsville at Washington County Hospital on Wednesday night May 6.
A girl and a boy were born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Herring on Wednesday night in a family announcement recorded for the local column.
Mr and Mrs T D Anderson of Chicago announce the birth of Sevilla Jean on May 2. Grandparents Dr and Mrs C A Boice met the infant during a brief Chicago visit.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Putnam announce the birth of a seven pound baby boy named Nathan James at Washington County Hospital at 1 o'clock Monday morning. Grandfathers are Frank Macon and A K Putnam.
Mr and Mrs Jay Patterson of Crawfordsville report the birth of a daughter on April 24.
A baby boy was born April 20 to Mr and Mrs Firmin Deatsch of Riverside at the home of the mother Mrs Elizabeth Keifer.
Mr and Mrs H R Knish left today to visit Mr Knight’s parents Mr and Mrs J B Knight for the weekend.
A new sign was hung today at Slosser’s Singer Sewing Machine shop signaling updated storefront branding and business presence in the area.
Washington residents in California endure severe weather with rain snow hail and thunder. A cloud burst injures a woman, oil plants burn from lightning, and Hollywood harbor floods while Long Beach residents are rescued by boat. Ocean runoff tops 3 million gallons this year and readings suggest the storm is harsher than LA reports.
Local office chatter includes Doc Crow denying a gun on the floor and Stutsman claiming chewing did not occur while a reference book titled The Tired Child sits in the office. Don Stateman lists a coal sock collection for sale as other residents discuss gardens finances and city beautification efforts with plans for free plants and yard improvements.
Dr C W Stewart resigned as director of the Washington County public health unit effective June 1 at a Red Cross meeting. He led efforts to curb contagious diseases and school health programs, and may return to private practice. The unit has been short of an assistant since April and will select a successor and health nurse as soon as the board acts.
Funeral services for Harry Shrader were set for 2 30 PM at the Presbyterian church. Shrader a noted building contractor died after a brief illness. Born February 6 1861 he lived in the area all his life. Survived by his wife Laura Charles of Los Angeles a sister Ida Hesselfine and brother James Shrader of Washington.
Joseph Marek died suddenly about 7 am at his East Washington street home after heart trouble. Funeral services will be at 9 am Monday at St. James Church led by Rev. J H O'Donnell. Born in Europe he came to Washington County at age 2 and married Anna Longer Marek at 24. Survivors include son Vince and daughters Mrs Frank Horn and Mrs Will Tellin of Washington, plus four brothers Vince Oklahoma Lew Iowa City Melack and Anthony Washington. Marek was a wheat farmer and had lived seven years on Fast Washburton Street outside the city limits.
Funeral services for Mrs. George Griffith will be held from the family home at 917 North Iowa Avenue at 2 30 Sunday. Ella McAnulty born May 4 285 in Franklin town will later live with her husband Monster Savage and then with her parents. She married George Griffith on February 26 1926 and is survived by her sister Mia Edith McAnulty Gillespie of Omaha.
Mrs. John Snyder widow of a West Chester Rock Island station agent who died in Mercy hospital Oska loosa passed away Tuesday noon at about 74. Mineral services were to be held at Delta Friday with interment at Eddyville. She lived in West Chester until moving to Delta about three years ago and leaves two children Emma Chesney of Chester California and Roy Snyder of Owasse Iowa.
Funeral services for Ruby Berry age 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Berry of Keota were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev L L Chamness. She leaves her parents one sister four brothers and had spent months in University Hospital Iowa City before death from heart trouble and complications.
Services for Mrs. Charles Estle of Jetts were held at St Malachys after she was killed in an automobile accident on highway 2 five miles east of Columbus on Wednesday evening April 29.
A study of the development of post offices in Washington County from 1838 to the late 19th century. It covers first offices in Holcombs Mill and Amboy, early postmasters such as Basey Everson and WigKersham, shifts to new offices across the square, rate changes in 1883 and 1885, introduction of box systems, and the move toward better filing and delivery as mail volume grew.
The Arden Catholic church lists a Thursday service on April 20 with mass and community prayer. Activities include catechism, confessions, and a brief parish meeting after the service.
Clyde Felzke of Kalona died at Mercy hospital in Iowa City at 6 45 P M Wednesday after an automobile crash near Kalona Monday evening He was twenty and a Kalona lifelong resident He leaves parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Felzke and sister Mrs Clifford Small of Denver Colo He was a Kalona high school graduate and worked at the Bender and Marner mill.
The year old child of Mr and Mrs Woodsmall of Crawfordsville died after suffering from croup and being treated at Washington County Hospital. Funeral services were held at Mt Pleasant with burial at New London.
Charlie Hutchinson of Fairfield dies after a month long illness. He had lived 20 years in Ottumwa working for the Cherry company of Cedar Rapids and traveled here for WWI interests. Funeral held Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Wal Reister in attendance.
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