John Shields Dies Aged Ninety Civil War Veteran
John Shields a Civil War veteran died at age ninety after a long life of optimism and work. Born March 17 1846 in Pennsylvania he married Clara Armstrong in 1874 and left five children after her death in 1889. He worked in a drug store ran a store and later owned a woolen mill and coal business while active in church Y M C A and veterans groups. He was survived by four children Letitia Edith J M Denver Henry Milan one nephew and several grandchildren with Denver and Mexico visitors arriving for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shields
Chhildren
John Shields
Pennsylvania
Robert W. Shields
Emily McCreedy
Clara E. Armatrong
Wayland
Church
A. R
Shields
Mary Bush
Denver
Colorado
Robert
Alexander
Zamora
Milan
Letitia
Edith
J. M
Henry
Robert A. John A
William A
Josephine
Than Moore
Mexico
Peter Pan Play School plans in Columbus Junction
Miss Margaret Huston will conduct a Peter Pan Play school this summer at her home two miles west of Columbus Junction. Former residents E. R. Lacy and Wirs H. H. Gee of Independence visited friends here. Miss Thelma Martin finished teaching a rural school near Fruitland. The Sandy Grove school taught by Miss Hazel Thompson will have a Friday picnic at noon. Miss Thompson will teach there next year. Miss Marjorie Reaney will take six weeks of orchestra study at the University of Iowa this summer. The Louisa county Four-H girls clubs hold their annual camp at Columbus chautauqua park June 9 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Margaret Huston
E. R. Lacy
Wirs
H. H. Gee
Independence
Thelma Martin
Fruitland
Sandy Grove
Hazel Thompson
Miss Thompson
Marjorie Reaney
University of Iowa
Louisa County
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Town Visitors and Notices Highlight Busy Day
Local residents including Ned Morrow and D F Macon were in town on business. Edith Halverson heads home to Storm Lake for the summer, and Rev Arthur Oates is set to move to Marshfield Wisconsin with his wife and daughter. The Belvider e church in Marshfield will gain a 600 member congregation beginning July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Johnson
Pleasant Plain
Gilbert Hoskins
Brighton
Edith Halverson
Crawfordsville
Storm Lake
Rinso
Lux
Lifebuoy
Gussie Knerr
Kalona
Joe McClelland
Wellman
Arthur Oates
The
Presbyterian Church
Belvidere
Ill
First Presbyterian Church
Marshfield
Wis
Fresh eggs and social notices flood town listings
Fresh eggs retail 16c a dozen from Reister & Son. Mrs A A Beenblossom returns from Chi CAO after months with daughter Mrs Alma Perry. Helen Hamilton visits from Newton for weekend. Regular V FP W auxiliary meeting May 26 with cards and dancing. Mr and Mrs Russell McGlone and Mrs Fred Glidden visit from Chicago. trip to Kentucky and southern Ohio. Zeno Atlen shopper in town. Ice cream 25c qt. George E. Lemmon to visit from Buffalo. Zear Hinshaw to Davenport for Ascension Day. Chandler's Cafe chicken dinner 35c. Marjorie McFarlane from Wapello to spend vacation with parents Ma and Bill Robertson. Dublin couple Mr and Mrs H B Downing visit sister Mrs J P Thomas en route to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Beenblossom
Chi- Cao
Alma Perry
Helen Hamilton
Newton
Russell McMcGlone
Fred Glidden
Chicago
Palmer Schilling
Lemmon
Zear Hinshaw
Davenport
Chandler's Cafe
Marjorie McFarlane
Wapelio
Ashe
Bill Robertson
Dublin
H. B. Downing
Oklahoma City
Okla
Mr. Downing
J. P. Thomas
Classified Act Notice From Washington Lodge No 26
Washington Lodge No. 26 A 2 A M Regular meets first Friday each month. W A Bealer ZW M A W Yard secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
W. A. Bealer
W. Yard
Railroad timetable fragment with trains serving Washington area
Eastbound and westbound trains listed on local schedules with numbers names and daily or frequent service. Notes indicate California passenger stops and branch service with agents names L Goodlander J C McKay and W G Bell and times for arrivals departures and limitations.
Local birthday notices honor area students and teacher
Lucy Bentz a teacher in Oskaloosa and daughter of Mrs Charles Benz celebrates her birthday today. Also celebrated are Joann Campbell five Virginia Lowash eleven Joan Scott sixteen Eleanore Jean Snider seven and Paul Eugene Goodwin six, children of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Bentz
Oskaloosa
Charles Benz
Joann Campbell
Clifford Campbell
Virginia Lowash
Joan Scott
Ralph Scott
Eleanore Jean Snider
Harold Snider
Paul Eugene Goodwin
C. R. Goodwin
Local residents celebrate milestone as names gather
Mrs Charley Robb Merri mac Mrs Frank Stratsky Pilotburg and Axel Anderson are all celebrating today with community cheers and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Robb
Merrimac
Frank Stratsky
Pilotburg
Axel Anderson
Mrs J Martin White to Celebrates 78th Birthday
Mrs J Martin White of 419 East Madison Street will be 78 tomorrow. Born in Butler County, Pennsylvania she has lived here since 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Martin White
East
Madison Street
Butler County
Children Celebrations Tomorrow Names Listed
Tomorrow will celebrate with five youngsters named Charles Atkinson age 10 Donald Lee Paul son of Mr and Mrs Don Paul age 12 Richard Wanerus age 13 son of Mr and Mrs Phil Wanerus Dolores Alliman age 6 daughter of Mr and Mrs L F Alliman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Atkinson
Donald Lee
Paul
Don Paul
Richard Wanerus
Phil Wanerus
Dolores Alliman
L. F. Alliman
Anniversaries Marked by Mrs Miller Endicott Sehulty
Mrs Will Miller of south of Washington Edward Endicott and Miss Amanda Sehulty mark the anniversaries of their birth tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Miller
Washington
Edward Endicott
Amanda Sehulty
Havel Family Announces Birthday for Norman Havel
Mr and Mrs Richard Havel announce their son Norman will celebrate his birthday tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Havel
Norman
Birthday Celebrations for Journal Carrier Boys
Two Journal carrier boys John Bidwell and Raymond Miller celebrate birthdays today. B. F. Crosby turns 86 tomorrow and will be guest of honour at a family dinner hosted by his daughter Mrs. George Anderson at Glenerson. Anderson and family and Guy Anderson will attend.
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The
Journal
John Bidwell
Raymond Miller
B. F. Crosby
George Anderson
Glen Anderson
Guy Anderson
Thirtieth Birthday Anniversary for Chick Swift
Owen P. Cnossen of 1020 East Second Street notes his fellow resident Chick Swift marks his 30th birthday today a notable anniversary in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen P. Cnossen
East Second Street
Chick Swift
Two Honored at Dinner Thursday
Mrs. Charles Denison hosted a 6:30 dinner Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Harry L. Miller of St. Louis Missouri and Myra BR. P. Reid. Six guests attended with a spring garden flower decor accent. The evening was spent socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Denison
Harry L. Miller
Ames Couple Wed at Methodist Parsonage
J Lyman Eells of Ames and Miss Mae Rouze were married at the Methodist parsonage by Dr Schwartz. Attendants were Merrill L Garden and his wife of Centerville. The groom works with the Soil Conservation service. They plan a short honeymoon trip through Missouri and will live in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lyman Eells
Ames
B. F. Schwartz
Missouri
Mr. Bells
Louis Bells
William L. Rouze
Pythian Past Chief Association Sets June 3 Picnic
Pythian Past Chiefs association held a Thursday gathering at Mrs. C. A. Reinert’s home. Plans for a members and families picnic were made for June 3. Pinochle prizes went to Mrs. Victor Crone and Mrs. A. M. Schmoeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Twerue
C. A. Reinert
Ted Crone
Announcement notices from local societies and churches
The Past Matron of Washington Chapter O E invites members to a 6 15 banquet and program on Monday evening May 25. Mrs Geo Maresh to notify by Sunday. The Women s Missionary Society Eventing Division United Presbyterian Church meets 7 30 Tuesday evening with Miss Ina McDowell. Mrs Mere Livingston to give a book review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O. E
Iowa City
Geo. Maresh
Women's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Ina McDowell
Mere Livingston
Garden Dept Awards Prizes for Best Essays in Schools
The Garden department of the Fortnightly Club awards prizes for essays on The Value of Trees to Mankind by fourth and fifth graders from city and parochial schools. Winners include Frances Casey and Marjorie Logan with others named. top schools receive First Steps in Nature for their libraries. Winning essays will be printed in the Journal soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cavinees
Richard Stewart
Charles Crane
Frances Casey
St. James
Marie Wright
Lincoln
Lois Mace
Wallace
Betty Snakenberg
Wallace Charles Crull
Marjorie Long
Heights
Tom Moore
Centennial
Frances Durst
Marjorie Logan
Framcis Sehneider
Kenneth Scott
Bernice Crile
Keith Hammond
Betty Lou Glider
Nan Hoover
Richard Bower
Edith Patch
Gardeneloub
I O O F Rebekah Family Social Held Last Night
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plus families held a social in the lodge hall drawing 150 to 175 attendees. Music and performances featured Paul Johnson and his Orchestra Norma Payne Doris and Carol Gray Lawrence Whisler Mrs F I Lambert and Mrs Roy Lambert Mabel Hayes Joe Maxwell Archie Horak and others. Committee members included George Jarrard Barthelow Barthelo...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Lodge Hall
Paul Johnson
Norma Payne
Doris
Carol Gray
Lawrence Whisler
F.l Lambert
Roy Lambert
Mabel Hayes
Joe Maxwell
Robert Adams
Archie Horak
George Jarrard
Charles Barthelow
Clive Gray
Mies Leonaros
Robert Brash
High School Band Picnic Attended by Forty-Two Students
Forty-two members of the Washington high school band enjoyed a picnic last night at Fern Cliff. They were chaperoned by director Maurice Brayton Harold Williams and Mrs. Boma Clemans. Committees included transportation led by Betty Hamil Ruth Dupuis Wanda Casper, cats Tommy Gray Maxine Allen Stewart Bell, and entertainment by Merle Simpson Gene Tucker and James Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Fern Cliff
Maurice Brayton
Haro’y Williams
Boma Clemans
Richard Birney
Iola Dittmer
Paul Campbell
Betty Hamil
Ruth Dupuis
Wanda Casper
Cats
Tommy Gray
Maxine Allen
Stewart Bell
Merle Simpson
Gene Tucker
James Owen
Mrs Sam Hulme Hosts Tri T Chapter in Wayland
Mrs Sam Hulme entertained the local Tri T chapter at her home southeast of town. New officers elected include President Mrs A B Magdefrauu Vice President Mrs A C Wenger Corresponding Secretary Mrs J C Elis Recording Secretary Mrs Sam Hulme Treasurer Mrs A R Meyer Historian Mrs Ray Brott and Mrs Omer Boshart retiring president presented the chapter with a white Bible A social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Sam Hulme
Tri T
Town
A. B. Magdefrauu
A. C. Wenger
Corr. Sect
J. C. Elis
A. R. Meyer
Ray Brott
Omer Boshart
White Bible
Waldo Bollier
Royal Neighbors Convened in Fairfield for Ninth Annual Meet
The ninth annual Royal Neighbors convention gathered in Fairfield with attendees from Riverside Ainsworth Wellman Stockport Washington Winfield and 19 delegates from Washington. Martha Washington camp won three prizes including writing and district deputy travel honors while Mrs Grare Stewart initiated ceremonies. Wellman will host next year with state officers and district deputies present.
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The
Royal Neighbors
Fairfield
Riverside
Ainsworth
Wellman
Stockport
Washington
Winfield
Martha Washington
Patriotic Women Gather Arbor Vitae For Memorial Day Wreaths
Friday gathering at the courthouse led by American Legion auxiliary and Women's Relief Corps formed a group of 20 women to craft 46 wreaths for Civil War Spanish American and World War soldiers graves including one for an 1812 War grave. Schools Centennial Heights Wallace and Lincoln were visited by patriotic groups and talks were given. a poppy poster prize was awarded to four young contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.R. Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Women's Relief Corps
Owen McGovern
Lelang Carris
Kathryn
Maynard Brown
Cloyd Willitt
Mabel Gray
O. E. Schmitt
Genn Hayes
Carl Libe
Oleeta Stewart
Laura Graham
Clyde Pratt
The
Legion Auxiliary
Faye Varney
Heights
Jean Atchison
Lincoln
Man Hoover
Centennial
Betty Jean Snakenberg
Wallace
Mrs Clara Miller to Operate Cream Station in Summer
Mrs Clara Miller and her father Mr Pacini will run an ice cream parlor and cream station in Crawfordsville. They began their work Saturday. The community noted the venture as preparations for summer business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Miller
Social Calendar Shows Week of Meetings and Dinners
The social calendar lists a Wesleyan Missionary society potluck at 6 30 p m hosted by Mrs Ralph Shannon 92 Fast Main Street Junior Fortnightly sections 1 and 2 meet at 7 p m at Congress hotel Handcraft department led by Mrs Lawrence Crull 621 South Fourth Avenue DeMolay 7 20 p m at Masonic Temple Booster club and Prisella club hold afternoon meetings led by Mrs H M Shaver 518 South Iowa Avenue Rosemary club meets in the evening Mr and Mrs Ray Bell host Wednesday events include Harmony club Navajo club Sunshine Community club and Bethel Missionary Society with roll call title verse and other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Ralph Shannon
Fast Main Street
Congress Hotel Handcraft Dept
Lawrence Crull
South Fourth Avenue
Masonic Temple
Booster Club
Ocentl
Byom. Stewart
Prisella Club
H. M. Shaver
South
Iowa Avenue
Noble Grand Circle
Aces Cca
M. D. Lee
East Seventh Street
Emary Club
Ray Bell
Harmony Club
John Wheelan
Navajo Club
Fred Mauthe
East Madisonn
Sunshine Community Club
Malcolm Montgomery
Bethel Missionary Society
Missionary Group Meets at Church in Ainsworth
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Martin Telford. Devotions by Mrs. Kate Antnas and a mite box lesson led by Edith Richards. The group opened mite boxes to meet their apportionment. Ladies Aid at United Presbyterian planned threshers meals and a June Young People's banquet with committees and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Martin Telford
MV Hawkins
Kate Antnas
Edith Richards
Ladies Aid
United Presbyterian Church
Jessie Pressly
Elizabeth Porter
Blanche McConnell
Jessie Pressly, Mra Myria Henderson
Lela Beenblossom
Ruth Norris
Minnie Sharpe
Myrla Henderson
Mrs W F Edmondson Hosts Luncheon For Twelve
Mrs W F Edmondson entertains twelve guests at a one o clock luncheon Friday at her home east of Columbus City. Mrs W A Lamp of Burlington was an out of town guest. L A L Sewing Club Mrs J T Leonhardt entertained the L A L Sewing club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Henry Kemp Muscatine was an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
W. F. Edmondson
Columbus City
W. A. Lamp
Burlington
L. All. Sewing Club
J. T. Leonhardt
Hospital notes Claire Neff and newborn daughter
Haley White and J. R. Collins of Brighton were discharged yesterday afternoon after the birth of their baby girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Neff
Haley White
J. R. Collins
Brighton
Royal and Select Masters Special Council Meeting
A special meeting of the Royal and Select Masters council is set for next Monday at eight o'clock in the evening for work. All members are urged to attend.
Mount William McKinley rises as continent’s highest peak
The highest point on the American continent is reported as Mount William McKinley in Isaé, named for the President, at 2000 feet higher than any Alpine peak and surpassing Africa’s elevations, with Australia referenced in context.
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Isaé
William McKinley
Africa
Australia
Classified Ad Fragment Sees Local Visits
Try a Classified Ad. visitors at the Tony Kauffman home Sunday. Wilmer Kauffman also spent Sunday with his parents. Erelyn Smith visited Loval Huffstulder Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Clara Miller spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Milton Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Underwood were Washington callers Tuesday afternoon. The rain Sunday afternoon aided fields and gardens with minor hail causing no major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Kauffman
Wilmer Kauffman
Erelyn Smith
Loval Huffstulder
Clara Miller
Milton Smith
Henry Underwood
Washington
Junior College Graduates Dinner Dance Featured Nursery Rhymes
Over 100 attendees enjoyed a school dinner dance with the motif Rhythm in My Nursery Rhymes. Speakers delivered nursery rhyme topics, a kindergarten act performed, readings by Marjorie Strong and Vera Stutsman, and dancing with music from the Kolleg Klub orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Plummes
George Masson
Old King Cole
Myria Stephens
Lacey Locket
Anton Hotle
Tommy Tucker
Alta Grecian
Jack Horner
John Applegate
E. A. Ralston
Deas Harland Mead
Aster
Mer Welch Kaeh
Marjorie Strong
Vera Stutsman
Monopoly
Muete
Kolleg+ Klub
Ladies of the Christian Church
Dave Munro
Cecil Woodford
Merill Johnson
Vertia Bickel
Dwight Kientz
George Freshwaters
Dean Harland Mead
Althea Montgomery
FP L Etter
Glen Mace
Local Walnut District News Highlights
Mrs. Lloyd Nelson reports social visits in Walnut Illinois with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wilson at Swisher Wilsons. The Wilsons and Board members toured Fern Cliff and Pansy Hill. Several bridge and home visits occur including the Chorpes ning family and the Kurtz home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nelson Walnut
Martin Wilson
Las
Agd
Swisher Wilson
Meline Illinois
Lyle Wilson
Staeley
Fern Cliff
Pansy Hill
Howard Miller
Harvey Meeks
Ralph Chorpesnine
Donald Tucker
Earl Chorpesning
Libe
Lioyd Nelson
Charles Walker
Carl Nelson
Jean
John Kurtz
Tyrone School Closes Friday For Play Day
Tyrone will close its school Friday for a play day and Thursday will host a picnic in New Haven. The town notes include visits from Mrs Otto Sheetz and family, Mr and Mrs George Crawford, and other local residents, with various social calls and gatherings mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
Otto Sheetz
George Bond
Nadeneene Charles
Washington
Wanda Moorer
Anne Moorer
Rubio
New Haven
Otto Sheet
W. J. August
George Crawford
George Creeford
One Crawford
Little Son
Will Crawter
George Rose
Mrs Ho
Mangold
Oscar Mourer
Everette Pages
Otto Sheety
Otto Sheetz Sar
Dale Carre
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Mer
Martha Butler
Official
Washington Directory & County Officers
Geo
Morrison County
Ethel Creclan
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Kawn
Tse
Jane Lady
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Marion
George Geoanty
Lester B. Krabbl
W. S. Kyle
Boyd Foster JT. Coon
Fred Bauer
A. C. Peterson
North
Iowa
Washington, Iowa
Optometrists
John W. Lemmoes
Ralph W Thompson
Crusa Temple
Washington, le
Lemley & Yard General Insurance
Ross Severt
Keneral Insurance
Washington Independent School District
W. A. Ralston
Tiarland W. Mead
Della Patton
Mike Ethel McCreedy
C. W. Tucker
Ralph W. Thompson
P. L. Etter
Z. J. Pease
Glenn Mace
A. B Atchison
Everready Plumbing Shop
Gil &. Lowa
Ream & Carson
Marion Ave
Pk. Co. F. Boller
State Bank Corner
Washington St
Thhodoke
Bailey Attorney At Law
Bailey
Livingston & Eicher
Ss. W. Livingston
EF. C. Ficher
West Main St
Court House
Officers
Ocome City
Ldoyd Lytle
J. B. Fulton
FE. F. Muck
City Solicitor
Henry Malley
Water and Light
Piast _P. L. Jordan
Pollok Wallace
C. C. Keister
Lemiey
W. 8S
Kyle
Marian & Bailey
Frank V. Miller
J. B Lemmon
Lester H. Orr
A F. Boller
City Library
Mies Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Ned Morrow
Charles Brown
Hilda Brown
Francis Haney
Muscatine
D. F. Macon
Fresh Eggs Retail
Reister & Son
Apache
Sunset Limited
Golden State Limited
Dany Nanewceenals
Koovville
Washinton
California
L. Goodlander
O. N
J. C. McKay
Southwest Limited
G& Bell
Chiropractors
DK. Chas
Brown
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Puone
Sherman's Funeral Home
Weat Main St
Methodist
Victor Crone
High Store
A. M. Schmoeller
Bertha Mae
Mra
W. L. Rukear
Rebekah
Aileen Smith
Pleasant Ridge
Justin North
Robert North
Pacini
Arden Dawson
Washington Hospital
Bruce Stewart
Roebert North
Montgomery Ward
Hazel
Raymond Stalder
Raymond Fritz
Jim Martin
Paul Semmers
Mount McKinley
Walnut
Gabrieleen
Milady’s Beautie
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