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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1939
Page
8
Public notice states that Lots 2 and 3 in Black 42 Highland Park Addition Washington will lose redemption rights after ninety days from service. Treasurer's Deed will be issued if redemption is not completed. Dated October 15 1939 by J S McCleary. 20613 Oct 13 20 27.
Isaac Jonathan Hartman born February 10 1857 in Muncy Pennsylvania died October 4 1939 in Enid Oklahoma aged 82. He moved to Iowa at 17 then to Oklahoma in 1909 with his family. He married Sierra Nevada Rathmel on October 3 1878 and had four children. He was active in the Methodist church and Elks civic life. His wife died 29 years earlier and he lived with his daughter Mrs Henry Wasson for the last years.
The obituary notes the death of a local resident with survivors Mrs. Wassen, Mrs. H. EK. Dennis, and Mrs. F. Rogers of Enid, plus W. Hi. Hartman of Hillsdale. All children were present at death. He leaves ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Gray October 12. Frank Snider rents the Been blossom eighty and will move after corn husking. Will Bell rents north of Washington and Ted Gigans rents the Bell place. Maurice Libe moves to his family’s place. Will Bell buys a corn picker. Pat Moberly builds new fence on Bath place. Local residents visit kin and neighbors in Gray and nearby towns as people travel and host relatives.
The state announces preservation of forty nine redwood groves across California. The effort secures protected status for groves and aims to safeguard these old growth areas for future generations.
A special election will be held Saturday afternoon at the Cotter school building to decide if the board shall purchase a residence for school employees. The item was set for a vote as local corn shucking continues with good yields.
Peters hardware firm in Washington gains front page attention in Copper Clad Chatter. The feature details sales methods, post sale service, and value to buyers as reported by photographers of Mr and Mrs J H Peters. Simmons and Keen Kutter endorsers praise Peters ads and plan to reuse the design.
In New Haven on October 11, a social gathering occurred at the J W Combs residence. Attendees included the Mottet and Smith families, Helen Mottet aiding at Merle Statler’s home, and several others from Washington and Davenport sharing a wiener roast and a family gathering. A Sunday pot luck dinner featured Marion Smith's relatives. Mrs. Clarence Rathmel spent a night assisting at the Art Rathmel home with his sister in poor health.
Hardware Retailer published a full page story in its October issue about Walter Rukgaber and Tom Peters, two local hardware dealers. The piece highlights their log front displays and personal ads in the Centennial souvenir, with a large photo of Rukgaber in period costume. The story credits the pair for organizing local Centennial events and notes their two stores in town.
Mrs. C. D. Browning, 85, longtime resident of Columbus Junction, died at her home last night after years of ill health. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Columbus City Methodist Church with Rev. W. A. Lamp officiating. Burial in Columbus City Cemetery. Survived by husband C. D. Browning two sons Lede Browning and B. H. Browning three daughters Bessie Browning Eva James and Mrs. David Hall one sister two brothers two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Cedar Rapids budget appeal board ordered the Cedar Rapids school board to reduce the 1989 general fund tax levy by 28555 to restore the 1988 level. The total school budget of 963575 was approved, with direction to raise part of the funds from a 298679 balance.
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