Fortnightly Club Banquet Lights Washington Social Scene
The Fortnightly Club banquet at the Methodist church drew about 135 attendees. Tulips and lilacs decorated tables under the guidance of Mrs. McCutchen, with Mrs. Carl Roberts presiding. Mrs. H. H. McCleery shared a vivid, short Mediterranean travelogue including a camel ride and a stop in Egypt, while new and longtime members reflected on memories and antiques around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Wasington
McCutchen
Carl Roberts
H. H. McCleery
History of Washington Covenanter Church
Washington Covenanter Church, also called the Reformed Presbyterian church, organized 1863 on East Jefferson Street in Washington. It built a new brick sanctuary in 1904, cost 4803.04, seats improved, and was dedicated with Rev. Polwork Johnston guest preacher. By 1930 membership declined to 9 with 2 elders and 2 deacons. the church maintained distinctive covenanting principles and avoided political office and secret oaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenanter
Reformed Presbyterian Church
East Jefferson Street
Washington and Amboy
Samuel M. Stevenson
Amboy
Ainsworth
Washington Church
M. Stevenson
Hveron
Stevenson
W. C. Allen
John Williams
Washington
Charlie Dodder
Polwork Johnston
Beaver Falla Pa
S. M. Stevenson
W. Pollock Johnston
Thomas A. H. Wylie
Oakland
Calif
S. E. Greer
W. G. Robb
Remo T. Robb
Beir Young Seminary
Covenanter Church
Christ
The
David
God
Transportation talks draw interest at popular department meeting
Lee Soule and Miss Maud Me Creedy assisted in catering and serving as Mrs Dodd spoke on Transportation. Mrs Morrison described various travel methods and the evolution of transfer travel as most opulent. Table talk followed. next year’s leader will be Mrs Corrine Cherry with a waiting list in this popular department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Soule
Maud Me Creedy
Dodd
FE " Morrison Ar
Corrine Cherry
Amateur photo contest closes. club meeting set at YMCA
Campua Camera club of Iowa City reports the amateur photographic contest closes today. President Lee Corh ven will attend the YMCA meeting Wednesday evening where winners will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Corhven
Campua Camera Club
Iowa City
Camera Club
Y.M.C.A
Local Moves and Staffing Shifts Highlight City Notices
The Crossets move from 1004 West Madison to 1114 Kent Washington Street while the Ed wards depart for Iowa City. Charles Heneler relocates from Edwards home to Fr W Van Winkles at 1202 East Washington Street. Fred Downing is elected Legion adjutant for the district. Mrs Paul Johnson becomes a sales lady at J C Penney Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Johnson
J. C. Penney Co
Bakers Ideal Lunch name winner named by Mrs. Alfred Johnson
Mrs. Alfred Johnson won the prize for naming the new lunch room by C. A. Baker and Son, proposing Bakers Ideal Lunch. Fred Martin opens The Blue Bird restaurant in the former Washington National Bank. G. A. R. and W. R. move into basement rooms of the courthouse once used as a ladies rest room amid building changes.
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Ideal
Alfred Johnson
C. A. Baker and Son
Bakers Ideal
Blue Bird
Fred Martin
Washington National Bank Big
G. A. BR
W. R
Front-Extensive Improvements at Scott and Hardin Store
New front-extensive improvements are underway at the Scott and Hardin furniture store on the north side of the square. The work reshapes the storefront and enhances visibility for shoppers in the area.
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Scott and Hardin Furniture Store
Move of Stewart Couple to New Monmouth Home
Move today brings Mr. and Mrs. George C. Stewart to a new residence in Monmouth Tl. Mr. Stewart will be employed by a wholesale hardware company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Stewart
Monmouth, Tl
Stewart
New Bookkeeper at Washington National Bank
Kenneth Carris named bookkeeper replacing Nellie Wolfe who is leaving for the west at Chanin Savings Bank. The change places Carris as the new bookkeeper at Washington National Bank succeeding Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Carris
Chanin Savings Bank
Washington National Bank
Nellie Wolfe
Monmouth College Names Assistant Coach Keith Molesworth
Assistant coach Keith Molesworth has been chosen for Monmouth College after a standout athletic career since entering college. He is described as a valuable asset to the program and to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Molesworth
Monmouth College
Homeward Bound: Wallace Leaves California for Virginia Graduation
Leigh Wallace returns from California Tuesday night and reports Virginia will graduate on June 12. Virginia and her mother plan to stay a few weeks after commencement. Chas Parkinson is well and once owned a plant making a coffee substitute. He sold a stake to Beechnut with profits and keeps a remaining interest. They employ 171 men on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Leigh Wallace
Virginia
Chas
Parkinson
Mate
Prones
Beechnut
Competitors feud over chicken pox and measles at local bank
Dr Rose and Flossie Bridges spar over which disease is worse while hens mock Mr Ross at the bank for fearing infection. Ross washes, changes clothes, and remains calm as others recall past illness. Measles keep Flossie bedridden ten days. Will Sell Warren Moore plans to move back and sell in fall. Nurse Mollie Montgomery trains at Cook County Hospital and knew two Chicago nurses who died at Magnolia service station. The nearby lot across from the new Methodist church is leased to Standard Oil for a service station, with a $2,000 bungalow to be built. Washington remains the smallest estate town to host a Standard station. manager Fingal and staff to relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rose
Flossie Bridges
Mr Ross
Ross
Flosete Bridges
RE. Dougherty
C. ©. Wilson
New Methodist Church
Washington
Flannigan
Riverside church dedication details clarified
The dedication of St Mary at Riverside will take place on Wednesday May 29. The Caner Orchestra of Washington will provide music as Mrs John Buckley and her son Harold travel to West Chester to attend Mabel Buckley’s school last day exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary
Riverside
Caner Orchestra of
Washington
West
St. Mary's Church
Samson Family Returns From California Visit
Mr and Mrs H F Samson return home from California after eight months visiting their son Rey W L L C Samson there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mrs. H. F. Samson
Rey. W. LL. C. Samson
School closing ceremony for high school pupils held
The commencement exercises for the high school were conducted last night as the class motto was adopted and memories of the event recounted by attendees.
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Benz on Thursday
Finished yer Beginning. New daughter of Chas Benz rural route 4 welcomed as a baby girl born Thursday.
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Chas. Benz
No Cigar Factory as Wash Ringing Fades
Fragmentary report notes the absence of a cigar factory after a period with several factories. No details on location or year are provided. The brief implies a shift away from multiple facilities to a reduced or zero presence in the industry.
Rooster D. Neiswane Holds Prize Egg Hatching Tale
A quirky tale from Queer Rooster D. Neiswane features a prize rooster that sits on eggs to incubate them while the hen leaves the nest to forage. The story emphasizes the unusual husbandry role within the coop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Neiswaneer
Accident injures Oliver Todd at Stewart nursery
An accident struck Oliver Todd who works at Stewart nursery while walking to the tool shed to hang a hoe. He stumbled and cut an artery in his right arm causing heavy bleeding. he rode a nearby horse to a physician and recovered enough to be OK the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Todd
Stewart Nursery
O. K
Very DMI Little Harold Illness Reported
Very DMI Little Harold, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McCall, is very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
John McCall
Fine Wedding Today in May Home Ceremony
Fine wedding of Miss Bessie Hamilton and Dr. C. W. Mc Laughlin occurred at the Hamilton home in May with 75 guests. The couple stood with palm and flower decorations as the ceremony was pronounced by hey B. Davidson of the First U P church. The bride wore organdie with lilies of the valley, and an orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Hamilton
C. W. McLaughlin
W. J. Hamilton
Hey.b. Davidson
U. P
Me Oses
Wade Breek
Mel Shields
Karl Lewis
John Rebcock
Marie Fulton
Ethel Winters
Kate Bell
Gretta Williams
Etha Baird
Norah Corrette
Viola Hamilton
Carrie Hamilton
Helen Fulton
Essie Margin
Coppock Picnic Party Counts Youth Attendees
A morning Coppock picnic gathered a group of young people led by Laura Reed and Vida Bell. The party included Crete McKee Flora Hopengard ner Ray McElhinney Planche Fulton Carl Bush Roy Bush Fred Duel Charles Hise Ralph Lytle and Merton Teeter Olive Duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppock
Laura Reed
Vida Bell
Crete McKee
Flora Hopengardner
Ray McElhinney
Planche Fulton Carl Bush
Roy Bush
Fred Duel
Charles Hise
Ralph Lytle
Merton Teeter
Olive Duel
Deaths of the Week May 22 May to William J Mayer
Obituaries list residents of Washington county and nearby areas dying May 17 to May 19. Notables include William J Mayer a long-time Wellsman resident. 80 year old William Crawford near Jesup. Nina Alberson Boyer once of Washington. Thomas Thompson of Brighton. Elizabeth Lintz of Richmond. and Belle Gordon Huston of Wyman among others.
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Nina Alberson
Rover
California
Nina
A. N. Atherson
Washington
Vera Duel
Elsie Hratten
William J. Mayer
Mayer
Washington County
Wellman
Raymond Albert Ruttan
Albia
Kenneth
Wiliam Crawford
Jesup
Iowa
W. C. Huston
Belle Gordon Huston
Wyman
Henry Sehrmeltzer
Matilda Reichardt Sehmeltgzer
Welman
Thomas Thompson
Brighton
Frank Lintz
Elizabeth Lintz
Richmond
Review of the Week’s News May 15 to May 22
A long borough era column notes Iowa relief figures in Washington county for March and April, road contracts awarded at reasonable prices, and a parade of local social news. It records marriages, engagements, travel, school events, a broken leg from a carnival ride, legal actions, and community happenings across Riverside and Madrid towns with multiple named residents and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington County
Builder Charlie Lehme Eller Plans Colonial Corner House
Charlie Lehme Eller will construct a colonial style house on the corner where the Holden residence stood, facing north. He aims to build a second dwelling on the lot later. Building homes is his specialty. he has completed five new houses in 27 years, for sale or rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Lehme
Eller
Holden
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Chronicle
May 22 to May 20 a series of hospital admissions and dismissals list names including Mire Perry Murphy Floyd Murphy H Wilson Lowell Dodds Roy Potter Birmingham Susan Hoxworth Alice Richardson Carl Ward R A Frink Glen Yoder Hattie Laubach Wrede Schroeder John Smithart and Dave Boyer. Several patients underwent operations or treatments with minor and major procedures noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Murphy
Baby Son
Floyd Murphy
H. Wilson
Wellman
Lowell Dodds
Roy Potterff
Birmingham
Robert Grobman
Moline
Til
Tow Utterback
Ainsworth
Susan Hoxworth
Alice Richardson
Dave Boyer
Glen Yoder
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Nell Needham
Court
Bobby
Sam
W. A Cook
Alma Maxwell
Evanston
Esther
John Bidwell
John A. Babcock
Johnnie
Havre
Harry Bishop
Cole
Chalupa
Sive
Juanita Baker
Jean Chalupa
Martha Zieglowsky
Mias Ida Lea Peterson
Jean Zieglowsky
Frand
F. W. Eastwood
Florida
Petergon
Princeton
Ream
Rose Reid
Memorial Dev
Marguerite MacGugin
History of
Washington Covenanter Church
By Lois Samson
Washington Junior College
Washington Academy
Johnston
Wilson Dougherty
S P. Wylie
Washington Press
Samaon
Church Register
Reformed Presbyterian Church In America
Washington Evening Journal
Fred Downing
Legion
Warren Moore
Chicago
Mucille Montgomery
Cook County Hospital
Washingon
Harry Boyer
Nina Alberson Boyer
A Cms Alberson
A. R. Kuhlemeier
Harry
Detroit
T. W. Harwood
C. H. Waite
Kathryn Latta
Harry Sizer
Washington Street
Elizabeth Rees
William Shannon
Madrid
Town
Rowland Rees
Columbus City
John Winga
Richard Thomas
Rees
Edith M. Shields
Alice Poole
Donald Kyle
Kalamazoo
Mich
Dale Gallagher
Lincoln Scool
Mad Hatter
Edna Westen
Harold Wilson
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Iee Alta Grecian
William Harding
Colorado Springs
Howell
Brayton
Susan Hexworth
Eos
East Second Street
North Marion Ave
H. Guther
Rubio
Carl Jungbluth
Rochester
Minn
Pete
Thelda Tracy
Otaha
Neb
Wilton Olesen
Mis
Esther Wheelan
Kansas City, Mo
John Wheelan
Fred Moore
North
Harvey and Warfel
Cap Harvey
Rude Warfel
Rioy Potterff
Sheriff Putnam
Donald Hartzell
George Buckley
Mabel Buckley
Kate Buckley
Harold D. Putnam
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Dale Kerr
Kenneth Ruttand
Raymond
St. Paul's Church
John Fereguson
New York City
Los Angeles
R. L. Livingston
Livingston
Ferguson
Nellie Tripp
Sioux City
Des Moines
Richard Lee Cole
Dale Cole
Edna Bishop
Clint McGee
Edward
St. Paul
Edith Farris
Clara Riley
Mrs. I. Rothschild
Kansas City
Mrs
Willis Peterson
Josephine Stewart
Raymond Rich
Crawfordsville
Lena
Frank Macon
Cherrie McElhinney
Joe McElhinney
Atty. Stewart E. Wilson
First Presbyterian Church
Chas, Jebousek of
Solon
Kalona News
F. E B. Bourgeois
Mre
Julia Cavender
Milwaukee
Wis
White Shrine
Mre Join Winga
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