Old friends gather amid county notes and tulip talk
The column updates visitors from Chicago staying with the Shields family, reports on diphtheria serum campaigns at the Y M C A, and recounts community events. It notes Dr Dan Poling speaking at Allied Youth in Iowa City, local florists Timmerman and Hennon, and family tales of tulips and mushrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Allied Youth Group
Dan Poling
The
Christian Herald
United States
Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen
A collection of wry observations on everyday life from Alex Miller. The columnist muses on journalism pride, town habits, family roles, travel quirks, and social expectations with dry humor. Each aphorism offers a bite sized reflection on human foibles and common myths.
Local Social Notes From Red Brick Community
May 11 notes record visits at Victor Wenger A B Neiswanger and Babb households. Arrow breaking arm of Jackie Wilson contrasts with a rainy Sunday easing into fieldwork as farmers resume planting and Josiah Dayton visits from West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Brick
Jacob Wenger
Frederick
Victor Wenger
Lloyd Neiswanger
David
A. B. Neiswanger
Dorothy Babb
I. E. Babb
Arlys Flynn
Abe Swift
Robert Gault
Jackie Wilson
Josiah Dayton
West Chester
Candidates Seek Ballot Spots Across Washington
In Washington ten years ago the county ballots drew twenty four hopefuls with eight Republicans and six Democrats seeking spots. The Y M C A endowment campaign drew strong support from women's groups, American Legion, and Sunday school classes. The Pythian Sisters district convention convened in Washington on May 9 1922 with all fifteen temples represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Pythian Convention
Pythian Sisters
Washington
County Federated Clubs
American Legion Auxiliary
District Library
Leona Allen Crowned May Queen at Local High School
Leona Allen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Allen was chosen May queen by the high school Y W C A. Miss Allen was senior in high school and a very popular girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Allen
John Allen
Radio business and local moves in Washington area
Ten years ago the radio business began in Washington with D. E. Plumly distributing sets and Fred Brock selling for Winfield Radio Co. Supt W C Harding bought the I Rothschild home on East Washington for the schools and traded his Clara Barton bungalow. The Rothschilds planned to move to Iowa City with possession set for July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. E
Plumly
Fred Brock
Washington County
Winfield Radio Company
Deaths of Mrs Fred DD Stewart and Mrs Jane Ford
Mrs Lulu Hayes Stewart aged 42 died at her home northeast of town on May 9 1922. Her widowhood and former name are noted. Mrs Jane Ford aged 89 died in Denver Colorado on May 11 formerly lived here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DD. Stewart
Lulu Hayes
Jane Ford
Denver
Colo
J. Gibson
Jennie Wilson
McCall
Lizzie Anderson
Siddall
Mollie Withrow
Allie Wilson
Roth& Mount
Nannie Brindley
Blair & Lrokaw’s
Villa Morton
Glaize & Ball's
Annie
Tude Downing
Magelie McClelland
Adair’s
Mary Wilson
R. T Wilson's
Ella Reister
Blattner’s
A-1
May Lewis
William Jugenheimer
Carey Long
Havre
Elmer Mason
Geo. Rudiger
Alex Eman
Riverside
Dr Wm Crawford Killed in Philadelphia Accident
The former Washington dentist Dr William Crawford aged ninety was killed in an accident in Philadelphia on May 12. His son Rev Howard Crawford accompanied the body back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Crawford
Washington
Philadelphia
Rev
H. C. Crawford
Genealogical Column by Mrs. C A Speer Opens in Paper
A genealogical column by Mrs. C A Speer librarian of the Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution will publish in this paper. She will present authentic genealogical facts including a pre 1883 pensioners list from Washington County. Readers are invited to contribute old papers land grants or marriage certificates for accurate copies and inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Speer
Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington County
Washington. DC
Rose Reid Elected Supreme Shepherdess of White Shrine
Mrs. Rose Reid of Washington, wife of Dr Reid, elected Supreme Shepherdess after longtime service since 1912 with Damascus Shrine in Los Angeles. She has held seven appointive offices in eight supreme meetings and led efforts that inspired new local members. Washington honors her ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Reid
Dr Reid
Washington
Jerusalem
Los Angeles
Towa
Damascus Shrine
Howard MccCleery
T. W Harwood
Joe McElhinney
Supreme Herald
Supreme Guide
Detroit
Reid
Female Breadwinners in Washington 1884 Burrell piece
H A Burrell argues that many Washington women support families as breadwinners amid widows, divorced, and working wives. The essay lists dressmakers, milliners, clerks, teachers, nurses, and a notable female merchant Maggie Axtell, noting their earnings, resilience, and impact on household fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. A. Burrell
Hattie Williams
Nicholson
Gatherlet
Stewart
Boyle
Ayers
Maggie Axtell
Minneapolis
Alexander
Dakota
Lewis
Eunice Scofield
Mather
Malin
Co-Operative
Clara Harris
Nannie Springer
Nette Rousseau
Belle Kilgore
Hubby
H. A Burre
Elizabeth Thorne Wins Week Long VOA Tag Sell
Elizabeth Thorne captures first place as a Volunteers of America tag seller under Miss Isabelle Davis on Saturday. Francis Sartor places second as crowds give generously. the event showcases community spirit and charity across Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Thorne
The
Volunteers of America
Isabelle Davis
Francis Sartor
Elizabeth
SOUTH HIGHLAND SOCIAL NOTES INCLUDE FAMILY VISITS
Mrs Melo Lasek and families visit Fred Miller and Shwab households. John Shwab and relatives entertain at their home near Ainsworth. Lasek and Raymond stay with R T Knottnerus while Erwin White visits friends. Miss Lillian White injures a finger at school equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Highland
John Havel
Blanche
Fred Miller
Lewis Shwab
Jeen
Ethel Mae
Mr. Shwab
John Shwabs
Ainsworth
Melo Lasek
Raymond
R. T. Knottnerus
Erwin White
Jake
Reembcius Knottnerus
Lillian White
Washingtons Corn Cob Pipe Factories in Washington County
Two corn cob pipe factories operated in Washington County Iowa before 1906. One owned by Charles Weldon ran 1894 to 1896 near the Baxter Coal Plant site. The larger Keeley factory began 1893, later sold to Charles Means 1898 then to L D Longworthy 1902. it moved to Waterloo and failed after two more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Washington
Charles Weldon
Baxter
Thomas Keeley
Charles Means
L. D. Longworthy
Waterloo
Reister Poultry House
Reisters
Iowa Ave
Missouri
Sojka Family Visits Washington Saturday
Mr and Mrs Milt Sojka and their children were in Washington shop pers last Saturday according to local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Sojka
Washington
Crawfordsville and Wellman Faculty Attend Bridge Party
Mr and Mrs Dennis Jones of Crawfordsville hosted Crawfordsville and Wellman school faculty at a bridge party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harold E Ross Mr and Mrs Grant Graham Lowell Carver Wayne Wehrle and several others. Mrs Henry Schulty who suffered a stroke is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Dennis Jones
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville and
Harold E. Ross
Grant Graham
Lowell Carver
Wayne Wehrle
Magdalene Nicola
Ada Pike
Erma Schwartz
Muriel Campbell
Ruth McLeran
Gladys Smith
Keith Adams
Adams
the Jones
Jim Phillips
Washington
Toppan Johnson
Harriett Jane
Cedar Rapids
Harriet Jane
Henry Schulty
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Rocking Chair Brigade
Alice Armstrong
Sam Armstrong
Chicago
John Shields
Armstrong
Patty Patterson
Patty
Charlie Hennon
Darwin
Journal
Orville Elder
Cambridge
Masa
Dave
A. J. Laird
Des Moines
North Marion, Ave
Nate Black
Emma Black
Excelsior Springs
Nate
John Timmerman
Mrs. Timmerman
Jane Baldrige
Jane
George C. Stewart
Alvin Hasty
Homestead Farm
Alex Miller
Marguerite Hering
Ara v
Della Daugherty
Susie Quinn
J. T. Anderson
Lizzie Davidson
Jennie Smith
Nancy Cummings
Mary Bear
Elvira Kilgore
Mrs. Hall
Eliza
Kitty Daugherty
Betsey Smith
van Meter
Moore
Yearick’s
Meyer & Rich's
Scott
Webster
Harlan Gass
Shenandoat
Gass
Richard
Billy Burke
Henry Field
Shenandoah
Methodist Church
Boy Scouts
Rotary
Frederick Reid
the de Molay
Jack Reid
Asa Reid
van Buren Street
E. van Buren Street
South Marion Ave
L. 8S. McAvoy
Degree of Honor Protective Association
William
Bill’ Sitler
West Third Street
Howard Sitler
George Buckley
New York
Mable
T. A. Michels
Council Bluffs
H. B. Knight
Miles
Mr. Knight
Dewitt
Galesburg
Wis
Clinton
Art Anderson
John Maxwell
Excelsior Springs, Mo
Ways and Means Committee
Y. W
John Dodd
B. and P. W. Club
Florence Nightingale
U. W
Leigh Soule
Margaret Rose
Orville Everett Rose Jr
Cllb
Henderson Wallace
Crooked Creek
See
Francis Thomas
Chas. Thomas
de Molay
B. F. Allen
Kalona
Alpha Club
Drama Dept
North Side
Harrison Dodder
Milo Reno
Court House
Odd Yellows
J. M. Bowes
Pittsburgh
H. R. Lund
Fred Bartholomew
Panama Canal
Applegate
George Pauls, Sr
Charles Lindbergh
Wayland State Bank
John Masson Jr
Wilson
Victor Masson
H. F. Masson
McCarty
Putnam
Mel Carson
Manton Hebner
Creston
Harold Johnson
Omaha
Washington’'S Corn
S. A. White
L. D Longworthy
Rockwell
Illinois
Washington, Missouri
Means
Sam Swick
Howard Swick
M. Chance
W. White
Col
C. J. Wilson
Donald Sherman
Winfield Smouse
Leslie Bieber
Ralph Dougherty
Ralph Means
Orval Elder
Bruce Cowden
Lloyd
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