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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1938

Page

8

Local Election Boards Names by Township and Precinct

The document lists judges clerks and receiving boards by township and precinct including Clay Crawford Dutch Creek Kalona Richmond Franklin Center Westchester Highland Iowa Jackson Wellman Nira Marion Oregon Seventy Six Washington City and Washington Township. It names officials such as G C Timmons Don Huber Henry Witthoft and others tied to each district and ward.

Mary Hofer Hazel Louise Boileau Myrtle Thoma Elmer Nevins Everette Huber Ed Conrad Mabel Huber Mary Aller Washington City First Ward J. H. Squire Florence Patterson Harry Crone Allie Rownd Helen Kelly J. C. Bauer Helen Goodin Celeste Marie Marguerate Walker Estelle Bartow Washington City Third Ward A. L. Griffith W. C. Hedges Ed Jackson

Springfield VT church trustees take no action against pastor

In an emergency session the Springfield Vermont church trustees ruled not to discipline Rev Lawrence Lar rowe after he fired a substitute minister and went fishing on Sunday. The 34 year old Methodist minister said he spent the day in Christian service and gave his catch to the needy. Several parishioners also admitted fishing instead of church attendance.

Springfield Lawrence Larrowe

Local Board Proceedings Mention Recess and Attestation

The record lists attendees W. W. Jarrard, Will Crozer, Mrs. James Swift, Chas Kennedy, Mrs. Hubert Redlinger. On motion a recess was taken until reconvened by the chairman of the board of supervisors. attestation by Ethel Grecian, Clerk.

W. W. Jarrard Will Crozer James Swift Chas. Kennedy Hubert Redlinger Board of Supervisors

Call of the Yukon at Fox theater hailed as thrilling adventure

The Republic Pictures film Call of the Yukon based on James Oliver Curwood's Swift Lightning plays Sunday through Tuesday at the Fox theater. Richard Arlen stars with Beverly Roberts and Lyle Talbot as supporting players in a Arctic tale of writer Jean Williams stranded with a dog, two cub bears and a raven, and a half civilized trapper fighting to bring her home as a river ice breakup isolates them. Buck the dog and the animal cast steal scenes as tension builds toward a climactic rescue.

Fox Theater James Oliver Curwood Jean Williams Beverly Roberts Gaston Rogers Jean Gaston Arlen Joan Hugo Lyle Talbot Buck Talbot Mala Swift Lightning Firefly

Harsh Siberia Winter Makes Breathing Painful

In Verkhoyansk Siberia extreme cold causes breath to crystallize into icy needles making every exhale painful and difficult during the harsh weather.

Verkmoyanski Siberia

Columbus Pupils Awarded for School Activities

High school pupils in Columbus Junction received letter awards in categories including librarians, office helpers, yell leaders, candy sellers, managers of candy department, music, traffic sign adjusters, and junior dean. Bus drivers earned state certificates. The report also notes local visits and a former pupil taking a lead role in the senior play “Skidding.”

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Robert Dicks LeRoy Bloomquist Leia Hanft Bernadine Lowe Lucile Jones Mona Dean Paul Heindel Grace Marion Helen Johnston Jay Jones Helen Oak Russell Newell John Schlichting Madeline Jordan Betty Dwinell Lloyd Cecil June Delzel Eileen Childerhouse Candy Keila Hanfi Myrna *Borman Ruth Wiegner Betty Boulton Ed Hughes Larry Jamison C. KE. Lambert Guy Enke Tennessee Eli White Ada Kemp San Francisco Lester Orr and Sone Traverse City Mich J. C. Richie William Lamp Burlington Columbus School D. A. Marker BK. A. Hasak Kansas City

Notice to Defendant of Garnishment in Iowa Case

In Washington County District Court a garnishment action issued May 19 1938 targets Lloyd Shetler for 347 73 with Isaiah P Yoder as debtor of Shetler. Defendants must appear Sept 12 1948 to answer interrogatories. sheriff H M Putnam signs May 20 1938. deputy B G Kiesey. May 21 28 June 4 11.

District Court of Washington County Iowa L. E. Southwick Lloyd Shetler District Court State of Iowa Isaiah P. Yoder Will Peter Shetler H. M. Putnam

Ainsworth Committees Plan Service for Buried Soldiers

May 19. Committees named for Decoration Day with chairmen listed for program, music, finance, flags, firing squad, children, cemetery and other duties. A long roster follows naming veterans by name, regiment, and service. Transportation and campground details requested through the auto committee.

A. Stephens Jess Marr Don Rabenold Earl Wood C. A. Walker G. T. Trotter Lee Hunt Sam Marsh J. R. Pressly J. Evans Fred Orris Frank Wood Ed Richards Clarence Richards Tom Swift Jess Meek Ellis Swisher Lester Cook Vernon Gosling Norm Bean John A. E. Sands A. B. Moore Dr. Mahin Farl Wood Glen Beenblossom W. R Cc W. I. Smylie Ruth Norris W. Spessard Dorothy Pearson Freida Rabenold William Reaney J. A Mlinois Ainsworth Cemetery Abrahamson Acheson Anderson D 11Th Iowa Infantry Alexander, Hiram 25Th Anderson, M. B Anderson Samuel F West Virginia Infantry Brown, Benjamin F.— Canby Wm. H.— Chapel James F 4Th Wisconsin Cavalry Cocklin Levi B 19Th Coe Samuel P Colthurst William A National Cemetery Fort Columbus Cooper Thomas W.crawford Austin 2Nd Towa Infantry Crawford David Francis Marion 26Th Fred N 50Th Infantry

Special election at Egypt Ind school district June 18 1938

Notice of a bond election in Jackson township Washington County Iowa for Egypt Independent School District. Voters will decide on issuing bonds up to sixteen hundred dollars for erecting and equipping a school building. Polls open 1:90 to 3:00 PM. Officials Harry Malichky president Claud Sojka secretary.

Egypt Ind Egypt Lowing Egypt Independent School Jackson Township Wington County Iowa the of Iowa Harry Malichky Claud Sojka

Ohio's name origin from Wyandot language

The Wyandot people called Ohio O he zah meaning the beautiful and fair. This term reflects the tribe’s era name for the region and its enduring link to the landscape.

Ohio He-Zah

Fat Boy Recovers From Illness in Gloucester

Joe Randazza a six year old from Gloucester Massachusetts once reputed to be the nation s fattest child is on the road to recovery from a serious cold He weighs about 150 pounds after losing thirty pounds during his illness and is improving daily under medical care.

Joe Randazza Gloucester Mass Joe

Burlington Trailways Local Bus Schedule Details

Westbound and eastbound routes listed with departures for No 11 1 eded 8 67 and No 8 12 leaving Washington. The notes mention tickets available at Bus Depot and Cole Hotel for trips coast to coast. Agent names Ray C Tracy and C Bell appear.

Burlington Trailwa Chicago Washington Omaha Teeseee Weaver Cole Hotel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richard Arlen Lyle Talbot and the Wonder Dog ‘Swift Lightning Shor Porky Cartoon FOX G. C. Timmons Don Huber Henry Witthoft Ted Anderson Will Embree Clay Township Arthur Pepper H. D. Luers W. H. Snider J. M. Stone John McClintic W. B. Day C. E. Morgan Raymond Fritz Jay Baxter Max McClintic Crawford Township J.D. Hamil Frank BE. Gault Emery Leichty K. A. Coates N. G. Widmer T. H. Huston C. C. Moorhead Khdw G. Widmer Yu. E. Ferguson Bethan Crooks Dutch Creek Township J. F. Deal H. J. Mangold W C. Sheetz H. KK. Wolfe R. R Robertson O. F. Crayne W. J. Augustine H.W. Sheetz Chas. J. Mayer H. T. Carris Kalona Precingt Fred Bourgois Earnest Jelzka Dean Feldman Virgil Hoehstetler Frank Swartzendruber Alice Kempf Ethel Beck Mra Edith Welte John BE. Griffith Geo. F Wright Frank Anderson J. M. Combs Francis Wright Frank A. Libe C. L. Harley Westchester Precinct Lloyd Bauer May DeLong T. A. Weat Wiffin VanSickle Melvin T. Booth R. B. Palmer Annie E. Fergeson Glen Martin Karl Griggs Blanche Foriash Highland Township John B. Quinn W. J. Boyd Edw. Endicott T. A. Skubal Lillian Endicott Mattie Salladay Joe Kregtz Mae McCreedy Hazel Boyd Ray Lambert Iowa Township Dr. S. Hardy Fred Fisher Claud Flynn Joseph Knebel Leon Kritz Charles Dutermont Yelda Shebeck Norval Flynn Panna Meeks Fred Skuhal KJ. Kallous F. J. Horn Whittaker Clerks Jos Te Bockhorst, Verle Gallagher R. Davis Edwin Kos Harry Donaldson L. F. Dunn H. L. Walker Wellman Clarence’ Redlinger W. W Wagamon Marion Township Louis Roth D. J. Alliman W .J. Mitchell CE. Roth Otto F. Frey Howard Witting M. J. Heaseltine W. R. Davison Glad. Mast Oregon Township Roy M. Whiteman Richard Stephens W. A. Stephens J. D. Rabenda Ht. A. Acheson C. H. Wolfe Joe Tobin Walter Duvall Ed Hotle Don Davis Ernie Chambers Bert Dunbar Mildred Rudiger Mabel Buckley Washington City Second Ward W. B. Dupuis D. C Juanita Wilson Hallie B. Mull Marion Logan Ruth Brown Alice Lemmon Edna Klein Nelle Breitenbach Washington Cty Fourth Ward F. E. Reid J. H. Cunningham Ida M. Hayes Ruby Stewart Alice Dempery Jewell Carris Edna C. Purvis H. (. Richardson Astelle Schilling Minnie Bidwell Washington Township H. Neil Trotman Martin Westen E. L. Breitenbach Carl N. Phillips W. D. Booth OR. P Des Moines Richard McCleery East DR. Hess Dip Geo. L. McDaniel Loretta Young Richard Gree Cosmopolitan Magazine Rev Re. F. Bauer S. Attest Ethel Grecian of the Columbus G. Kiesey Ainsworth Crouch James R Crozier James Pennsylvania Infantry Davis John Wesley 126Th Ohio Infantry Flannigan 168Th Infantry Freeman Wm. M Iowa Cavalry Garlock Peter 1St Nebraska Infantry Gable H. H 5Th Kansas Cavalry Hall Richard Ohio Cavalry Hancher 76Th Division Hardin 35Th Hawkins F. H 45Th Hazen John S Towa Cavalry Henderson Alexander Hunter George Johnson Albert 30Th Lith Ilinois Cavalry Keiper Howard G 168Th 3Rd Illinois Infantry Letts David G Long J. F 19Th Infantry Lord Sylvester J Student Army Training Corps Mathers John T DPD 50Th Olsen, Clifford Red Cross Towa Rush Nat 97Th Russes Theodore 44Th Iowa Infantry Lands John W Schooley J. H 7Th Missouri Infantry Schutz A. F Corydon Stephens L. A Sth Stewart Arch James M Stickler James W Stuart Sam D 111Th Ohio Infantry Townsend Benjamin Kentucky van Horn D. P 85Th van Winkle Perry Dany Walker Sam 103Rd W. A Wallace Floyd 42Nd West Samuel Wheeler Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery Whitlock Cornelius 169Th Whitlock Thomas J 9Th Tennessee Cavalry Wickham Emmett Infantry World War Wilkins Elisha Tennessee Mounted Volunteers John J. Fagan Firs Bennett Field New York Fat Boy Mary Lou Cafe North 4Th Av Washington Lodge Mohland W. M Intero Golden State N. M Golden State Limited Knoxville Brance California Ante Encegt Bunday Goodlander Ore Bina Co F. Anderson Davenport Southwest Limited Kansas City-Davenport Bone C. Bell Agen Ray C Tracy
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