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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
8
Dr and Mrs W W Bowers moved from West Second Street to the newly purchased parsonage at 413 West Washington Street. The item notes a relocation by the couple and a recent purchase of the residence.
Miss Mildred McCarty daughter of Mr and Mrs Rex McCarty and a 1931 Washington high school graduate married Sunday August 10 1930 in Quincy Illinois to Warren Davis son of Mr and Mrs Conn I Davis of Keota four miles southeast The Rev L C Mauek United Presbyterian officiated at the parsonage at noon Attendants Miss Velma Stratford and Kermit Jones The bride wore a pink georgette dress with lace and wore a bouquet of sweet peas and roses The couple planned a honeymoon trip into Missouri The bride is granddaughter of Sheriff and Mrs R H McCarty The groom is a nephew of Dr D D Davis and C O Davis of Washington and he graduated from Keota High School.
The Journal reports on graduation events for the high school and junior college with diplomas awarded after speeches and musical numbers. Supt. J. H. Peet presented diplomas while President A. E. Atchison distributed them, concluding with the class song.
Mrs Rose Reid and Miss Anna Dawson laud the Red Cross for its continuous service in war hospitals and disasters. Washington chapter plans 10 bedside bags 15 Christmas bags and 10 knitted hose with local women contributing craftwork. Shirley A Clark of Mass Life Ins says the organization is essential for relief and beneficial worldwide.
Business visitors include Mrs. M. M. Marsh and Mrs. John Maver of Keota, Mrs. E. L. Curry of Wayland, R Bartlett of Brighton, Mrs. B. L. Sanders of Keota, W. R. McCreedy of Ainsworth, and Henry Oak of Columbus Junction. The Stewart Estate advertises riding and walking cultivators and invites inquiries. A 1929 school reference notes the couple will be at home on their father's farm.
Coach Jim Shultz of the high school plans to take several boys to Fort Madison Saturday for the annual track meet held under the Fort Madison high school auspices.
About twenty five junior college students and staff planned a car trip to Cedar Rapids today. Expected participants include Dean and Mrs Harland Mead Miss Althea Montgomery and others. Also note marriage licenses issued yesterday to Myrl Lemley and Opal DeWolf of Brighton. Water rent due June 1 with a June 10 penalty in 1931.
W H Fulton and Frank Wilsons visited friends in Omaha and other places during the last week. Several residents plan trips to Brighton for a bridal shower and other business visits are noted including Ed Lambert, W J Boyd, and Ernest Hayes. Local notices mention farm supplies, spring clothing arrivals, and county residents visiting Crawfordsville and Davenport with scattered business and social activities.
Local women volunteers respond to a call for service in the community. They express willingness to assist in civic programs and charitable efforts, aligning with patriotic values and local needs.
Volunteers are asked to meet at the courthouse Friday afternoon to assemble decorative wreaths for burial sites of soldiers on Memorial Day.
The Emmetsburg Tribune reports the Emmetsburg Municipal Electric Light and Power Co. has handed its plant operations to bond holders. H. L. Cory, who founded the company, previously pushed a similar effort in town. The plan hinged on city franchise and eventual municipal ownership, but high operating costs and limited volume derailed those goals.
Used cabinet type Victrola like new. 7 percent high class records. Price fifteen dollars. Ollie Watkins and sister Florence from Delavan Illinois attended graduation exercises they are uncle and aunt of James Sehmeeller one of the graduates. The junior college tennis team played Iowa Wesleyan at Mt Pleasant. Carleton Lytle Kenneth Cline Hubert Kolosick Henry Little Gene Turner to make the trip. Mrs J E Smith and son Paul of Minneapolis left after visiting the D J Ross home.
Parents relatives and friends attended last Friday as Mil dred Morgan and Marjorie Mour er from the neighborhood graduated at Brighton school commencement exercises.
The Washington banks will observe Memorial day next Saturday closing all day. K714 Lloyd McCail is expected from Chicago to spend the weekend with relatives. Fagle Stamps are bought and redeemed. Widmer's Clothes Shop and M Co A will open Memorial day at 11 and stay open. Joe Melvisier brought water lilies to the Journal office and noted nineteen in bloom at his home garden. he also gave orchids from the post office garden. Mr. Melinski is described as a real booster for a City Beautiful.
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