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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

6

Soldiers Buried in Country Cemeteries

A list of soldiers buried in cemetery plots from conflicts including the War of 1812 Civil War and World War II. Names span multiple units such as Co K 7th Ia Inf Co B 45 Ia Regt and Co E 30th Ia Inf with burial sites at Bosworth Hesseltine Park Eureka Scott Alexander and Sandy Hook.

Bosworth Hesseltine L Arthur M Gowey E. W Hutchinson Alonzo B Morgan William H. H Meacham Allen P McClain A. H McKain James Madison Phillips Thomas W Plumb Edward B Sistern John Townsend Francis Toney Miller Cemetery Scott, Alexander Sandy Hook Hesseltine Nathaniel G Gibson Joseph M Shrock Eureka Amrine Hugh Gray John S Johnson William V Shafer Philip B Snider Snyder George W Water Ralph, Farrier Blickensderfer Joseph Beaty Robert Jacob Beitel Benjamin Frederick Penn Cay Corpman Daniel W Ohio Meyer Rehmel Tobias F Shidler Isaac Strohm Cristian C Gatlin Cemetery Carl Corpman Blickensderfer, Henry, Co

Legionnaires Serve 400 Pounds of Catfish at Fish Fry

At the Columbus Junction fairgrounds the annual American Legion post fish fry drew about 600 attendees Tuesday evening. H. S. Church led the serving committee with Clyde Carey and D. H. Oakes assisting. Robert J. Shaw of Sigourney gave an address while the Columbus Junction band performed.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Fair Grounds American Legion Post H. S. Church Clyde Carey D. H. Oakes Robert J. Shaw Sigourney Harry Jones Stanley Jones Hartline Wash W. O. Jones Lelia Hanft Bellevue Hospital Musecatine Joseph Pargis C. J. Duncan Gail Namur Kenosha Wis James Allen, Jr Muscatine Merle Frizzell Clinton R. L. Singleton Orville Hills University Hospital Iowa City Wilbur Long Howard Oaks Knoxville

Former Riverside Resident Gelhaus Dies in Montana

Elizabeth Mellecker and Mary Gelhaus report the death of their brother John Gelhaus of Dillon Montana. He died May 17 at Mercy Hospital in Butte after a brief illness following years of ill health. Born August 26 1862 in Maryland he moved to Riverside at age seven and later married Anna Stanishek in 1903. The couple had four children and after marriage lived in Montana where he remained until his death. Burial was in Dillon Montana.

Riverside Elizabeth Mellecker Mary Gelhaus John Gelhaus Dillon Montana Mercy Hospital Butte Benedict Maryland Iowa City Anna Stanishek Helen Dorothy Gelhaus Alamosa Colorado Adelaide Gelhaus Albert Gelhaus Los Angeles California Bernarda Franciscan Order of Dubuque Iowa Anna Stegmann Golden Dale Washington Joseph Frank Gelhaus San Diego Henry Gelhaus H. C. Borup Clinton Frederick Milan

Housebreaking Pups and Purina Dog Chow Advice

Purina Mills expert A H Leonard outlines indoor housetraining using kitchen linoleum and newspapers, then outdoor paper after meals. The piece covers worming with 3 mm testules, flea control with Purina Cresofec and Insect Powder, and vitamin rich Diets with Dog Chow. Training stresses consistent, loving guidance without cruelty.

A. H. Leonard Purina Mills Leonard

Burnup Family Notices Graduation to Funeral Attendance

Catherine and son James mourn the absence of Mr Burnup who left Monday evening after commencement to attend funeral services.

Catherine James Burnup

Love Finds Andy Hardy Wedding Planned After Work

Cecilia Parker and Dick Baldwin will marry at Westwood church after she finishes chores for the film Love Finds Andy Hardy. Aherne and Reed nearly diverted to New York when Reed dropped a suitcase through a wing fabric on a refueling stop in Springfield. John Lodge’s family welcomes a girl born May 2 in London, with Francesca Braggiotti accompanying a mother’s trip to England Ireland and the continent. Betty Grable hosts Jackie Coogan’s party with New England ice cream shipped to Hollywood.

King Features Syndicate, Inc Hollywood Cecilia Parker Dick Baldwin Ventura Andy Hardy Westwood Cecilia Brian Aherne Phillip Reed New York Springfield Aherne Reed John Lodges London Betty Grable Jackie Coogan New England Betty Fred Field, Jr Brockton, Mass Jackie

Archer Hill Arrow Stunt Backfires at Hollywood Homes

After Warners staged a Robin Hood stunt before opening night Archer Howard Hill visited local reporters homes and shot arrows into trees. A woman claimed a broken window from the arrow and another filed for a day’s washing dumped when an arrow struck a clothesline.

Warners Archer Howard Hill Hollywood Mr. Hill

Nightlife Buzz and Society Goss from Town Clubs

Denis O Keefe visits Seven Seas to bring Iris Lancaster home while Iris performs at the late spot. Alan Mowbray loses a brand new car in Beverly Hills. Harry Niemeyer Jr and Dorothy Louis plan a wedding. Gloria Dixon recovers from a serious fall. Joe Phillips appears with Ann Pendleton at Maxie Rosenbloom’s. Trocadero opens with Joe Lewis Mary Martin Evelyn Fahrney. Hawaiian Paradise debuts Cubano room with rumba. Lily Pons Andre Kostelanetz wedding set for June 26. Tilona Massie teams with Michael Whalen. Patricia Wilder dates lawyer Bentley Ryan.

Denis O'Keefe Seven Seas Iris Lancaster Alan Mowbray Beverly Hills Harry Niemeyer, Jr Dorothy Louis Willard Louis Babbitt Gloria Dixon Kay Mulvey Bernie Williams Joe Phillips Vaudevillian Ann Pendleton Maxie Rosenbloom Joe Lewis Mary Martin Evelyn Fahrney Hawaiian Paradise Lily Pons Andre Kostelanetz Tilona Massie Michael Whalen Patricia Wilder Bentley Ryan

Organ First to Use Keyboard

The organ became the first instrument to be provided with a keyboard, marking a milestone in musical instrument design history.

Organ

Social Visits and Local Events in Verdi May News

Earl Holloway of Oakdale and Downey visited Leslie Gates home in Verdi. Local residents and families including the Welds Mille and Crandall gathered for band, Handcraft club, and family events. Ruth Applegate and Jean Mathers celebrated birthdays, while Edd Miller suffered from the flu.

F. J. Longer Verdi Earl Holloway Oakdale Calif Walter Holloway Sterley Baird Irene Cottman Ruth Applegate Ruth Jean Mathers Jean Applegate A. R. Tracy Red Oak C. Tracy Brighton J. & Baird Tracys Baird Wi Lewis Mike Lewis EF. EB Ste Edd Miller

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