This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1935
Page
3
Rules for genealogical correspondence to Mrs. C A Speer Washington Iowa and notes from the 1849 Washington County census listing names and family sizes. shows how informa tion should be written and published. many names with numbers indicating household members.
A long recounting of a New York cat show features prize kittens in an elaborate display. A pedigreed dilemma unfolds as an alley cat wins and a woman disputes her pet’s status amid humorous anecdotes about catnip and bar licenses.
About 100 people attended the opening of Hansen and Anderson's H and A modern bakery. They showcased a contemporary operation with coffee doughnuts and cake for visitors. A junior high music program begins under Mrs. S A Dickeron and Milburn McKay. A. Hunter, longtime county overseer of the poor and veteran, died suddenly on Nov 27 1925. Heavy cold weather hinders road graveling to the country club and social events shift to indoor activities at Livingston home with skating, cards and a radio concert.
A breach of promise suit featuring Mrs. C A Dewey and A R Miller will be staged at the Graham Opera House to raise funds for the Washington county chantan qua association. Judge H M Keicher presides with W A Sigler and S W Livingston as attorneys and Col A V Newton of Massachusetts prosecutes before a jury of representative citizens. Also noted, a report on turkey shortages amid a wet season estimates birds at 25 cents per pound.
A Washington Press column observes businessmen walking long daily distances and remarks on women’s street attire amid muddy conditions. It notes how splashy city mud affects dress and calls for refined womanly dress to avoid mud stains and unfashionable fashion habits.
Wayland P T A runs a membership drive with a prize for the top grade. The seventh grade leads in membership and best parent participation. Thanksgiving activities fill school days with programs and visits from the Hi Y. Supt. Ellis missed Tuesday due to illness. Visitors bring a graduation picture to display in the high school hall. Schools closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.
The Washington Improvement League schedules an exposition at the Commercial Club on Dee 30. Exhibits include Puritan Mexican Oriental and other displays. Members will serve refreshments and hold an eatable sale in connection.
Has New Honor Councilman H H McCleery been appointed chairman of the taxation committee of the Lews League of Municipalities. It is a nice honor and comes because of excellent work which he has done in the past.
A marriage license was issued on November 23 to Caudo Tucker and Edna Gobbe, and to Walter Like of Davenport and Grace Squire of Washington.
Bleachers at the Junction Washington football game collapsed injuring several spectators. Ww M. Conner and R K E Dougherty suffered bad bruises along with Mrs Chas Knapp and Miss Grace Conner. Many others sustained minor bruises.
Neighbors including the Ross Bel Denny and stur ges families arrived in the evening and surprised them at home.
Charley Brown the auctioneer offers a buffalo robe said to be from a buffalo shot near a farm once owned by James Marsh. The robe, bought for 15 dollars, is valued at about 50 dollars today.
Nice Party guests were treated to a refined luncheon hosted by Miss Maud Daugherty last night. Masters Henry Steck and Thomas Daugherty served the dainty meal to the group of friends in attendance.
Sam Harrison husked 126 bushels of corn from daylight to dark at Haskins on November 22. He sold the corn to Robert Gardner at three cents a bushel, earning $3.78 for the day’s work.
The new B and N depot is well underway and larger than the old structure. It features a spacious platform a bay window for the dispatcher and a design aimed at the dignity of a flourishing narrow gauge railroad.
Wallace 4H member suffers a splintered foot injury while running. The incident caused severe pain but a physician treated her and she is recovering, feeling much better now.
County Sheriff John Teeter and his wife Mrs Teeter observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on November 24, marking a quarter century of marriage and public service together.
A social event hosted by Miss Lizzie Fish last night drew several attendees at her residence. Neighbors report a pleasant gathering with conversation and refreshments.
The article urges support for the YWCA city toy drive. It asks for toys suitable for older children and dolls, noting broken items are discarded and money is needed to repair and fund the program. Donations should be taken to the city hall next week.
Dork Boyer reports the county recorded 67 deaths 1464 marriages and 185 births in the past year according to the census data.
The report notes Nnow Hd Bovee replaces his father on the dray wagon and has over twenty years in the dray business. A brief mention says Mr. Bovee owns a small reel and plans a brief vacation.
A Valley invitational event produced notable results with Ford Scho shot and a friend Mr. Brighton achieving strong marks. In the day’s action, Ford Scho shot well and Brighton posted a solid score of thirty quams in four heats.
A not guilty verdict was returned Thursday morning in the case of Dennis Hesseltine of Brighton charged with rape. The lengthy local roundup lists numerous deaths, marriages, and community events from the Thanksgiving week in the area, including notable obituaries, show results, and civic notices.
Louis Butterworth of Chicago, a student at S V U I, stayed with his uncle BE Butterworth during Thanksgiving in Ainsworth. Miss Jane Mabin returned from Letts for vacation. Bernice Schueller Paul Mahin and Max Mayer joined the Mahin home for Thanksgiving.
The honor roll announces names by grade from first through senior. Students include Bonnie Jean Bartz Myra Jane Edmondson Dale Richards Jack Simons Donna Wylie Tracy Norris Beverly Butterworth Joe Van Horn Lois Pearson Donna Ravenold Mabel Thoma Marian Stephens Donald GingeryJunior Koehler Rich ard Lee Arthaud Wilma Simons Edith Jolly Helen Pearson Mildred Pressly Evelyn Powers Arvid Barber Mary Crawford Wilma Marsh Norval Norris Esther Wolfe Marion Powers Betty Burt Mary Darrow Joyce Butterworth Dor othy Pearson Thelma Peterson Robert Sharpe Juniors Grace Houseal Seniors Carl Bassler. The following were neither absent nor tardy: list by grade with many of the same students repeated.
A fragmented reflection on hometown critics and traveling entertainers. The piece mocks boastful boasts, aging manners, and everyday scenes from home life as observers question what draws crowds to traveling shows.
Sly went to Melcher for Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Richards and niece Thelma Peterson visited relatives in Galesburg for a short stay. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Marsh were in Washington. Miss Erma Pressly of Burlington and Fred Walker of Austin, Minnesota, guest at J. B. Presley home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Orris and family visited the Orris home near Crawfordsville. Delmer Risse will spend Thanksgiving with his Grinnell home.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.