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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1931

Page

3

Prizes Awarded for DAR History and Local Honors

In Washington Week the D A R prizes awarded for best junior high history grades went to eighth grader Julia McElhinney and seventh grader Miram Palmer. Bobby Barclay received the Sons of the Revolution character medal, with William Bragg represented by his mother Mrs C A Speer. Marlene Bilting won the silver loving cup in the marble tournament. A dedicated boulder honors Washington County World War II dead, with Col C J Wilson speaker and inscriptions read by Dr P L Etter and Mrs Harold Ross. Twenty one girls registered for Camp Wapsie Y, largest turnout in two years, with final day registrations Friday. Miss Alice Meek, daughter of Mr and Mrs M R Meek, is guest of honor at multiple pre nuptial parties and will wed William Manus ter in June.

Julia McElhinney Miram Palmer Bobby Barclay William Bragg C. A. Speer Marlene Bilting Benjamin Briley Legion Auxiliary Washington County C. J. Wilson The Cemetery Association PL L Etter Harold Ross Wellman Manton Hebner Y. W Alice Meek M. R. Meek Miss Meek William Manusster

Advisors named for Girl Reserves next year

Miss Edna Mercer Miss Amy Christian Helen McCreery Mrs A A Miss Elizabeth Sherman and Miss Harriett Barrett are named as advisors for the Girl Reserves for the coming year.

Edna Mercer Amy Christian Helen McCreery A. A Elizabeth Sherman Harriett Barrett

Big Fish Brought Home To Crone Market Display

Vic Crone and Charles Brewer landed a 15 pound fish in Long Creek southeast of Ainsworth. They brought the catch home and displayed it at the Crone market.

Vic Crone Charles Brewer Long Creek Ainsworth

Junior Senior Banquet Honors Tennis Theme at United Presbyterian

The Junior Senior banquet was held Friday evening at the United Presbyterian Church. Ladies of the church prepared an excellent tennis themed dinner. 430 guests including students, parents, and teachers were served, with Maurice Mayo as toastmaster.

United Presbyterian Church Maurice Mayo

Flag Presentation at Young America School Marks Third Gift

The Daughters of Union Veterans led by Mrs. M Phillips presented a flag to Young America school last week. It is the third flag the school has received, following a Civil War tribute and a 100 percent Red Cross membership honor during World War. The event featured remarks by Dr. J Boice and Mrs. Boice and a program by students and guests.

Daughters of Union Veterans M. Phillips Young America Red Cross Lizzie Cherry Frank Pringle Pringle Phoebe Allen William Nelson J. Boice Boice

Lincoln and Masson humor at the State cinema

David Masson saw the Lincoln picture at the State and returned home early. When asked why he left early he quipped that he enjoyed the film but doubted anyone would expect him to stay to see Lincoln shot.

David Masson Lincoln

Boice Named Surgical Assistant At Augustana Hospital

Dr William Bill Boice son of Dr and Mrs C A Boice will move to Chicago in July to join Augustana hospital as a surgical assistant. He has been connected with Charity hospital New Orleans as interne for two years and is already known at Augustana.

William Bill) Boice C. A. Boice Charity Hospital New Orleans Chicago Boice Augustana Hospital

Mrs Lyman Thompson Heads to Washington in Auto

Mrs Lyman Thompson of Berkeley California, known here as Martha Godfrey, is en route to Washington by automobile.

Lyman Thompson Berkley Calif Martha Godfrey Washington

Soldier dead from all wars buried in Washington cemeteries

Henderson Wallace notes a survey of the list of soldiers buried in Washington cemeteries shows at least one casualty from every war in which the country has fought. The finding underscores a continuous memory across generations and conflicts.

Henderson Wallace Washington

In Memoriam Mrs D L Aughey Funeral Held

Funeral services for Mrs. D. L. Aughey were held Tuesday afternoon at the L. A. Jones funeral home. She died Monday morning at her son Clarence Aughey’s home in Austin, Minnesota. Born in Canada she moved from Michigan to Washington after marriage and lived here until her husband’s death. She was about 60 years old and a sister of Lyman Bunee.

D. L. Aughey Clarence Aughey Austin Minn L. A

George K McFarland Dies in Ankeny at 85

George K McFarland died Sunday afternoon at his son Lorin McFarland’s home in Ankeny. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Shermans funeral home. He lived much of his life in Ankeny Wayland and Crawfordsville. Survived by son Lorin daughters Lettie Gardner Crawfords ville and Jessie Gardner Eldon and sister Mrs Almeister Washington.

George K. McFarland Lorin McFarland Ankeny Sherman Mr. McFarland Clara McElwain McFarland Wayland Crawfordsville Lorin Lettie Gardner Jessie Gardner Eldon Almeister Washington

Pringle Brother Arthur Dead After Illness

Frank Pringle learned his brother Arthur Pringle formerly of Keota and later in Whittier California died Sunday after a period of illness.

Funeral services for Mrs Martin Mohland in Pekin

Funeral services for Mrs. Martin Mohland of Pekin were held Sunday at Richland in the community where she formerly lived. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

Martin Mohland Pekin Richland Highland Cemetery

William T Brown dies during Davenport visit at 66

William Thomas Brown age 66 of Columbus Junction died about seven o clock Wednesday evening at the Davenport home of his daughter Mrs Morris Marshall where he was visiting. He is survived by his widow formerly Miss Bina Barringer two sons DeWayne What Cheer and Thomas Chicago two daughters Mrs Sidney Newman Columbus Junction a brother Dr Hadley Brown El Reno Okla and six grandchildren.

William Thomas Brown Columbus Junction Morris Marshall Davenport Bina Barringer DeWayne Thomas Chicago Sidney Newman Hadley Brown el Reno Okla

Friese Hotel and Restaurant Proprietor Dies in Kalona

Prank PP. Priese Frank P. Friese, twenty years Kalona hotel and restaurant proprietor, died at eight o'clock Thursday morning at his home after years of ill health. He had been treated in Haskins Arkansas for five weeks and returned last Friday. Survived by wife Margaret Marhoefer Friese and daughter Mrs Catherine Viola Walker. His mother, over 80, in Washington state, and two brothers Bernard of Washington and William of Oklahoma. previously lived in Brighton and Richmond and earlier Washington.

Priese Frank P. Friese Kalona Haskins, Ark Brighton Richmond Margaret Marhoefer Friese Catherine Viola Walker Washington State Bernard Washington William Oklahoma Mr. Friese Bowman

Mrs Elizabeth Owen Dies in Crawfordsville Home

Mrs Elizabeth Owen died Thursday morning at her Crawfordsville home. Burial planned at Cambraine cemetery in the Welsh neighborhood. She and husband Evan J. Owen, who died eight years ago, had moved from Ohio. Surviving children include David Evan of the Cotter home farm and Mrs Er G Davis, plus thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One brother D R Jones resides at Cotter.

Elizabeth Owen Crawfordsville Cambraine Cotter Ohio Evan J. Owen David Evan Er. G. Davis D. R. Jones

Death of Local Attorney J H Wylie Shocks Richland

J Hen Wylie a prominent Richland attorney died suddenly at his home on Wednesday. He was well known in legal circles and the Richland community. The obituary notes his standing and local ties.

J. Hen Wylie J. H. Wylie Sijourney Richland

Friel relatives travel to Chicago for brother-in-law’s funeral

N. D. Malcolm Mrs. W. M. Fitzwillian and Vere A. Hochstadtler left Friday morning for Chicago at the death of their sister's husband N. D. Malcolm. Funeral services were to be held this afternoon after a long illness with heart trouble. Mrs. Malcolm, raised in Keota, is well known in the community.

George S Teas, longtime resident and councilman, dies

George Sherman Teas, 66, died Tuesday morning at his home after a ten week illness. He lived in Washington his entire life and worked in blacksmithing for over 40 years. He served as a councilman and fire department member. Survived by wife Marie Beranek Teas and three sisters, with step-relatives in Raw Fordsville. Funeral services were held Thursday at Sherman’s funeral home.

George Sherman Teas West Washington Street Washington Marie Beranek Teas Lora Harrison New York City Chal Ford Glendale Calif Allie Brown Los Angeles L. L. Tea

Funeral services for Mrs Cal Hull in Wellman

Funeral services were held last Sunday at 1 30 from the home for Mrs Cal Hull of Wellman who died of palsy on the Friday afternoon preceding. She is survived by her husband Cal Hull a sister Miss Carrie Lion of Colfax and a brother Louis Lion of Cole. Burial was not completed in the excerpt.

Cal Hull Wellman

Prizes Awarded for Best Bird Essays by Local Club

The Garden Department of the Fortnightly club sponsored bird essays with prizes for grade pupils. Judges were Mrs. Will Jones, Mrs. H. J. Montgomery, and Miss Maud McCreedy. Winners included Betty Michels g3 first and Virginia Stafford g4 first, with multiple pupils from Heights Centennial St. James and Lincoln schools. First prizes were $1, second 75 cents, third 50 cents. Mrs. Carlton Wilson presented awards Tuesday morning at the schools.

Will Jones H. J. Montgomery Maud McCreedy Betty Michels Anna Marie Britton Margaret Hennon the Heights School Virginia Stafford Centennial Frances Sartor Jack Haven Lincoln Dorothy Melinsky St. James School William Marie St. James Virginia Stutsman Carlton Wilson

Gossip and Tours Highlight Washington D A R Events

Washington chapter D A R members visited Burlington as guests of Star and Stripes chapter honoring state regent Mrs James Fitzgerald of Louinux City Iowa. The Twenty years ago the Aured Women’s club was organized at J Phillips home northwest of town and celebrated its anniversary. Jim Cunningham returns from the West stating it feels good to be home.

Washington Burlington Star and Stripes James Fitzgerald Lounix City Iowa G. A. Chilgren Aured Women’s Club Winfield Jim Cunningham Jim

Death of Brother In Michigan Reaches Iowa City

Jacob Gunden of Wellman learned of the death of his brother John Gunden Saturday night at his home in Pidgeon Michigan. Mrs. Melus Bender, a daughter, and Mrs. Menno Bontrager, his wife's sister, left to attend the funeral.

Jacob Gunden Wellman John Gunden Pidgeon Mich Melus Bender Menno Bontrager

Nelson P. Schmitt Dies in Richmond After Accident

Nelson P. Schmitt, 78, of Richmond died in Mercy hospital Iowa City from an accidental burn suffered at his daughter's home three weeks earlier. Funeral services were set for Friday at Holy Trinity church Richmond. Survived by daughter Mrs. Pieper, three sons George Winona MN John Denver Cole Frank Janesville WI and daughter Mrs Eve Baumgartner Foxira.

Nelson PL Schmitt Nelson P. Schmitt Richmond Mercy Hospital Iowa City Joe Pieper Holy Trinity Mary Ann Snider Schmitt Pipper George Winona Minn John Denver Cole Frank Janesville Wis Eve Baumgartner Foxira

Stowe Family Mourns Death Of S. W. Morris In Elkhart

Mr and Mrs F A Stowe are summoned to Elkhart Indiana by the death of S W Morris father of Mr Stowe. Morris died suddenly Tuesday night after a stroke and had visited here a week earlier.

F. A. Stowe Elkhart Indiana Stowe S. W. Morris

Loss of Three Weeks Old Twin Ivan Victor Hering

Friends mourn with Mr and Mrs Clarence Hering in Crawfordsville for the loss of their three weeks old twin son Ivan Victor who died Thursday morning. The baby appeared well until shortly before death.

Clarence Hering Crawfordsville Ivan Victor

Funeral services held for Mrs J W Pigman

Mrs J W Pigman age 83 longtime Columbus Junction resident died Monday at her daughter Mrs Charles Yancey home in Charles City after a three month illness. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at her former residence northwest of Columbus Junction now occupied by the Henry Devore family.

J. W. Pigman Columbus Junction Henry Devore Pigman Charles Yancey Charles City

Death of Dr Arthur Selman at Battle Creek Michigan

Relatives in Columbus Junction learn of the death of Dr Arthur Selman aged 53 native of Columbus City township at his home in Battle Creek Michigan on May 16 after an attack of heart trouble. He was connected with the medical field in his hometown.

Columbus Junction Arthur Selman Columbus City Township Battle Creek Mich

Death of Clarence Cox Former Washington Man

The Davenport Democrat reports the death of Clarence Cox aged in his sixties in San Diego. He was a former Washington pharmacist and stockholder in the Chur chill Drug Co. He later moved to Cedar Rapids and is survived by his wife Fannie Brady of Washington. Interment took place in Davenport.

Davenport Democrat Clarence Cox Washington San Diego J.C. W. Cox Fannie Brady Cox Churchill Drug Company Cedar Rapids Davenport

Still Going in Arkansas

Narrative travel piece recounts cordial Arkansas hospitality as Ella and Wahneetah visit Fayetteville. The narrator injures a finger, treats it with hot water and Epsom salts, and jokes about Sterno and remedies. The Markle household provides low-cost lodging and a Sunday lunch, with Mrs Markle’s brother Dane sharing extensive travel tales from abroad.

Ella Wahneetah Tam Charles Paddock Fayetteville

New Arrivals Reported From Wayland Riverside

Mr and Mrs Harley Kieser Wayland welcomed a son born Thursday May 21 named Robert Francis Libenguth Mr and Mrs Frank Libenguth Riverside named their son Robert Franci Shontz A baby boy was born Sunday May 17 to Mr and Mrs Harley Shontz Riverside

Kerseth Harley Kieser Wayland Robert Francis Libenguth Frank Libenguth Riverside Robert Franci Harley Shontz

Daughter of Mr and Mrs Campbell born last Saturday

Joan Amy Campbell daughter of Clifford and Mrs Campbell of Washington was born last Saturday at Moline Public Hospital where Mrs Campbell's aunt Anna Reiner is a nurse.

Joan Aimy Campbell Joan Amy Campbell Clifford Campbell Washington Moline Public Hospital

Havel Baby Born in Washington County Hospital

Mr and Mrs Richard Havel of Ainsworth announce the birth of their son Yare born Sunday at Washington county hospital.

Vare Richard Havel Ainsworth Washington County Hospital Yare

Dream of a pyramid and mountain life in Arkansas

A travel narrator recalls visiting Rogers Arkansas area with a party of six. They tour Coin Harvey’s pyramid dream near Rogers, note the faded resort, dramatic landscapes, and humorous tourist sightings. They describe local food like fried chicken, berries, short cake, and Miss Carrie Jordan’s mountain home, along with Arkansas crafts and old stores.

Harvey West Virginia Denver Theouthwest Rogers Arkansas Stream Springs Ella Carrie Jordan Payetteville Jordan Chicago Arkansag Journal Party Winslow Radka

Birth of James William Clegg in Washington County

James William is the newborn son of Harold Clegg and his wife in Ainsworth. The birth occurred Monday afternoon at Washington County Hospital.

Donovan Daughter Born in Brighton Family

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Donovan of Brighton announce the birth of a daughter at Washington County Hospital on Monday morning.

Hiscott Family Welcomes Son at Washington County Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. P. FE Hiscott are joyfully announcing the birth of a son born Tuesday morning at the Washington County Hospital.

Hiscott P. FE Washington County Hospital

Birth of Raymond McClurg Jr Named After Father

Raymond McClurg and Mrs Raymond McClurg of Rubio announce the birth of a son on May 21 who will be named Raymond.

Raymond McClurg Rubio Raymond

Carl Joseph White Mrs Theresa Eagle Arrival Notice

Carl Joseph White and Mrs Theresa Eagle have received word of the arrival of a person or item. The readable text confirms notification but lacks specifics on who or what arrived and where the event occurred. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.

Carl Joseph White Theresa Eagle

New Orleans Baby Carl Joseph White Born May 23

Carl Joseph White was born to Mr and Mrs J White of New Orleans on a Saturday May 23. He weighed 914 pounds and his brother Jerome praises him as very nice. Mrs White is formerly Miss Clara Kagie before marriage.

Carl Joseph White J. White New Orleans Jerome

Wiley Couple Welcome First Boy in Family

Mr and Mrs Don Wiley of near Ainsworth celebrate the birth of their son, the first male child in the family, marking a new generation for the household.

Wiley Don Wiley Ainsworth

Vernon Dayle Anderson Born to Rev and Mrs Anderson

Vernon Tmayvle Anderson is welcomed by Rev Lester Anderson and his wife in a family announcement noting the baby boy’s arrival and home with the Andersons.

Vernon Dayle Anderson Vernon Tmayvle Anderson Lester Anderson

Hotle Girl Born to Mr and Mrs William Hotle

A daughter was born Wednesday morning at Washington county hospital to Mr and Mrs William Hotle of Washington. The baby adds another name to the local family.

William Hotle Washington Washington County Hospital

Dolores Marie Wallace Born to Wallace Family

Mr and Mrs Everett Wallace welcome a six pound girl named Dolores born Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs Ray Phillips, Dolores Marie Wallace. The birth adds to the Wallace family in the community.

Dolores Marie Wallace Everett Wallace

Griffith Award Presented to Sherman Watson

The $100 Griffith scholarship from Mrs. George Griffith's will was presented to Sherman Watson of the graduating class. The award honors character and integrity and was announced at the graduation exercises on Thursday night after diplomas were awarded.

George Griffith G. W Ella Griffith Sherman Watson

Marriage of Cassie Lamehtin to Hubert Essley in NYC

Mrs. Robert Lamehtin of Mason City announces the marriage of Cassie Lamehtin to Hubert A. Essley of Washington. The ceremony occurred at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in New York City on May 16 with Rev J Fr Philbin officiating. The bride attended Iowa State College Ames. The couple resides at 214 Riverside Drive NYC and plan to move to Philadelphia in the fall where Mr Essley is a partner in a Philadelphia insurance brokerage.

Robert Lamehtin Mason City Cassie Hubert A. Essley Ward Essley Washington Church of the Blessed Sacrament New York City Frank C. Sehattuck Company Sehrafftt Easley Iowa State College Washimeton D.C Sliema Chi Fraternity Taco Heaters, Inc Riverside Drive Philadelphia Kasley

Lemley and DeWolf Secure Brighton Marriage License

Myrlo O. Lemley and Opal J. DeWolf of Brighton secured a marriage license on Thursday.

Myrlo O. Lemley Opal J. DeWolf Brighton

Mildred McCarty and Warren Davis Wed in Quincy

Miss Mildred McCarty daughter of Rex and Mrs McCarty and Warren Davis son of Conn Davis wed Sunday August 10 1923 in Quincy Illinois Attendants Velma Stafford and Kermit Jones now Mr and Mrs Jones The bride granddaughter of Sheriff FE McCarty and the groom nephew of Dr D D Davis and C C Davis Both linked to Washington Iowa Keota area farming families will reside on the groom’s farm at home after the ceremony

Mildred McCarty Rex McCarty Washington High School Quincy, IL Warren Davis Conn J. Davis Keota Velma Stafford Kermit Jones Sheriff FE. H. McCarty D. D. Davis CC. C. Davis Washington Keotahich

Miss Mary Alice Hotle and William Fidgar Jr. Wed at Crawfordsville

Miss Mary Alice Hotle daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Hotle west of Washington and William Fidgar Jr son of Mr and Mrs W J Edgar Crawfordsville were married at seven o'clock Wednesday evening at the United Presbyterian parsonage Crawfordsville Rev A N Porter officiating The bride a Washington high school graduate wore a white crepe dress serving as bridal and graduation dress Attendants were Imogene Lauderman and Chester Spangler After the ceremony the couple attended commencement at the Methodist church They will live on the Barnes farm south of Ainsworth and plan a brief western Iowa honeymoon

Mary Alice Hotle W. C. Hotle West of Washington William Fidgar, Jr W. J. Edgar Crawfordville United Presbyterian Parsonage Crawfordsville A. N. Porter Brida Washington High School Imogene Lauderman Washington Chester Spangler Crawfordsville High School T. Hi. Barnes Barnes Ainsworth Lowa

Tipton Visitor Yaro Matuecha Calls Here This Week

Yaro Matuecha of Tipton visited his relatives here this week. Catherine Jane Hull holds a fine position at the University of Minnesota and will teach speech pathology while pursuing part of her master's degree.

Yaro Matuecha Tipton Catherine Jane Hull University of Minnesota

Whistler Baby Born at Fairfield Hospital

Mr and Mrs Neal Whisler of Brighton announce the birth of their son Neal Erwin on Monday May 25 at Fairfield hospital.

Neal Whisler Brighton Neal Erwin Fairfield Hospital

Pailliotet Boy Born In Riverside This Sunday

A thirteen pound boy was born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Joe Pailliotet of Riverside. The new arrival adds to the family in this local Riverside community.

Pailliotet Joe Pailliotet Riverside

Riverside couple welcome seven pound baby girl

Mr and Mrs Roy Rummelhart of Riverside announce the birth of a seven pound baby girl born Sunday May 24.

Rummelhart Roy Rummelthart Riverside

Woodruff Baby Born to Columbus Junction Couple

Mr and Mrs Glen Woodruff of Columbus Junction are parents of a son born on Sunday.

Woodruff Glen Woodruff Columbus Junction

Berdo Purchases 80 Acre Farm Near West Chester

Berdo buys 80 acre corn farm from J. D. Dayton of West Chester at 500 dollars per acre, located six miles west of town. Other items note community YMCA playground work by W F Bickel, Penny Graduates at Kemper Military School in Booneville, and Harry Bell resigning after 36 years in the Washington post office. Merle Crayne dies in gas explosion at Titus store May 24.

Berdo Boyd Berdo J. D. Dayton West Chester Merle Crayne Hugh Crayne Oskaloosa Titus

New Office Opened by L H W Orr Land Co in Colenso Building

The L H W Orr Land Co has opened offices in the Colenso building in the room formerly occupied by the Renos Hampsher barber shop. Mr. Orr previously operated in Muscatine and will be joined by D M Denison and Chas Scranton in the venture.

L. HW. Orr Land Co Colenso Renos Hampsher Orr Muscatine D. M. Denison Chas. Scranton

Various Local Notices Range from Loss to Relatives

The itemized notices report Mrs. A J Dawson spraining a foot and improving, a bronze grave marker for Stanley McConnell at Ainsworth cemetery, Joan Amy Campbell planning to return home after an 11 day hospital stay, and new parentage for Clifford and unnamed Campbell grandparents. Also noted are Balsam Lake Lodge fire loss, Washington families visiting resorts, Jean Barrett joining Yale nursing faculty, Masson family moves in Wisconsin, William Bragg’s repatriation from Burbank, Mrs. H W Russell’s Portland visit, an Old Civil War veteran memorial attendance at Columbus Junction, and West Chester veteran William Nelson as the last local veteran.

A J. Dawson Stanley McConnell Ainsworth Itd Field Artillery Joan Amy Campbell Moline Anna Reiner Clifford Campbell Balsam Lake Lodge Balsam Lake Wisconsin Washington Jean Barrett Washington Do Yale School of Nursing New Haven Hospital Yale University New Haven Conn Columbia University Geo. Masson J J. Masson South Marion Ave H. F. Masson Haskins Masson William Bragg Burbank California St. Louis A. C G. Fillbach Funeral Co C. A. Speer B. F. Crosby George Anderson H. W. Russell Portland Oregon Columbis Junction A. C. Sipe J. P. Morgan Columbus City William McKay West Chester William Nelson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Journal Memoriam G. WK. McFarland Arthur Pringle Whittier N. DD Malcolm Ivan Victor Hering By J. B. E Shontz Son Arkansawer Coin Harvey Mr. Harvey James William Clegg Harold Clegg James William Hotle Girl Griffith Award Laughlin Essley Lemley-De Wolf Marie Wallace Penny W.S. Eldridge Wayne Simmerman Booneville, Mo Kemper Military School Glenn Kldridge Harry Bell Postal Service Col. W. B. Bell George G. Rodman Wm. Wilson, Jr W. N. Hood Mr. Bell J. A. Cunningham J. M. Lytle A. R. Miller Wellman Club I. Rothechild Alex Miller Altho T. R. Phillips Joe Falk Glenn Chambers
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