Journal's Weekly News Review highlights state and national items
A Saturday feature recaps Iowa and national news from Dr. VT sates to bank filings, highway contracts, university uprisings, mergers, bank robberies, road bond votes, political nominations, and upcoming contests. It notes Des Moines and Town area events, plus student and faculty actions at Des Moines University and Drake.
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Washington County
Washington News From 20 Years Ago Review
In Washington 20 Years Ago local events include John Shmpson of Platsburs hearing at United Presbyterian church, Jane Stewart winning first prize at a music memory contest, and National Hospital Day observed with open house. Weather notes report 0.6 inch rainfall and a May 12 1900s era timeline references.
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John Shmpson
Platsburs
United Presbyterian Church
Jane Stewart
Wina Row
Miss Reckting
J. A. McCall
John Bryson
J. L. Brookhart
Ralph Bune
Hil McCleary
Loser Kerr
Minnie Jackson Y Reker
James Dawson
Washington Street
W. W. McFarland
Mr. McFarland
Bus Collision Near Mousa Mieh Kills Four, Dozens Hurt
Four passengers died and ten more are hospitalized after a bus truck collision near Mousa Mieh. Several injuries are reported as emergency crews work at the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
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Mousa Mieh
Pleasant Plain Community Notes of Shared Meals and Visits
Vivid local items recount neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Goway hosting at Sunday dinner. Martha Saen and Cedar Watson move to tenant house of P. J. Harken to work for Karl Harken. Tom Stewart drives a new Durant. Numerous visits, school events, and family updates across Pleasant Plain, Fairfield, Brighton, and No. 2 Blackhawk Township with names like Alvers, Jones, Meaham, and Brayham.
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Veo
Martha Saen
Pleasant Plain
Cedar Watson
Carl McMurrays
P. J. Harken
Karl Harken
Tom Stewart
M.D. Goway
Oz Gowey
Donald
Harry Hamilton
Carl Deering
Box
Duane
Keith
Waller Bry
Dorothy
Hazel
Milton Jones
Fairfield
Frances Meaham
No. 2
Blackawk Township
Phoebe Jones
H. C. Jones
Ideo
George Bragham
B.A. Hosier
Gertel
Teo Meister
Donna Loy
Ottom
Eth Jones
Des Moines
Alvin J. Cratl
Siennueonenarna Christie
Leo
George Bray
AW Woodford
Clay
Wilelis Horton
Brighton
C. Dana
Edith Masonne
Fairfield Nellie Dessa
Brighton’s New Pavement Sparks Town Pride and Growth
A long drive reveals Brighton’s new six block paving linking a growing business district. The town celebrates with plans to “make a whoopee” as the area fills with shops and services, from meat markets and cafes to department stores, druggists, hardware, furniture, jewelry, and cinemas.
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Brighton
Fairfield
Oteamwa
Arber
Tracey's
Brighton Enterprise
Karag Rudolph and Lechner
Ric
Brighton in the spotlight of industry and community life
Brighton shows a bustling industrial base with canning plants, a flouring list of stores, and several firms including Brighton creamery and canning company. The town supports education with C J Christiansen supervising schools and Landes as principal. Churches, lodges, and a busy post office complete the social fabric amid a thriving local economy.
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Brighton
Joe Buzzard
Hoover
Brighton Canning Company
C.J. Christiansen
Vrne Landes
G. B. Heidel
Methodist Church
Brighton's Tumultuous Rise as Washington County Center
The article recalls Brighton as an early settler hub with timber, stone, and water power mills guiding its growth. It details 19th century commerce from John Beier’s Burlington goods store to Pickerell’s mill, and notes the county seat rivalry between Brighton and Washington, centered at Young America schoolhouse. It mentions local leaders like mayor A. J. Johnson and the evolving railroads shaping Brighton’s future.
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Ams
Tist
E. E. Horner
Penny Joyce
al Capone
Brighton
John Beier
Burlington
John Lewis
Pickerells Mill
Washington
Lowes
Young America School House
Court House
Pishton
Carter
Reuben Israel
Om Cuppen
Br Gston
W. H
J.B. Dey
J.B. Dey, the Only. “ N. Tewin, Don Florions Timan Rane
Bacar Davidson
G. A. Tt
Eurely
Rock md
A.J. Johnson
Washington Ensnty
Local Church and Community Notes Highlight Weekend Events
The Louisa county-Ministerial association will meet at Morning Sun Monday to discuss Divorce and Marriage with Rev. Andy Howie of Grandview and Rev. H. G. Patterson of Morning presiding. A junior-senior banquet at Conesville Life School is planned for Friday night. The Concord Charity circle meets Thursday with Mrs. Alex Nes. A box social and program occur at the Pitsper school with Miss Frances May leading the evening. Funeral services for Mrs. J. Ingley, 83, will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Columbus City Methodist Church with Rev. Fran Court officiating. Burial in Beaneharin cemetery. William Hall of Columbus Junction remains seriously injured after Tuesday accident at work.
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Joan Wewartney
Joyce Dougherty
J. Cy Avels
Frank Wolf
Miss Eva
Mr . Wooley
Frank Bell
Louisa County — Ministerial Association
Andy Howie
Grandview
Tov
H. G. Patterson
J. W. Zerhe
Conesville Life School
WIM
Dean Buster
Concord Charity Efrele
Alex
Pitper Wa Hin
Weelse
Frances May
J. Ingley
Columbus City Methodists Church
Fran Court
St. John’s Methodist Church
Davenport
Beaneharin Cemetery
Morris Hifish
Ricardo Cortez
Birdie
Lina Basinette
Faily
Mother Macree
Hilen McHugh
Jean Hersholt
Lina Masonette
Ricardo Cortes
Mother Mackett
Nell Ha Lagren
Theatres At The Barker Show Opens With Side Show Glitz
A noisy program highlights The Barker with a row of side show attractions led by Milton Nitty and Princess Hawaiian dancers. The feature stars Milton Sills and Dorothy Mackall with a lineup of films and vaudeville acts, followed by local notices including a new woven wire fence at Junction grade school and ongoing community events.
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Harker
Milton Nitty
Nitty
Dy Compson
Coward
Gra Jorothy Mackall
Betty
Sen
Willard
America
John
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
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