Washington News and Local Happenings From 10 Years Ago
Ruth Morrison, studying history at the University of Iowa, was elected assistant teacher in the history department. The Huston homestead centennial at Crawfordsville drew strong attendance with the five Huston grandsons hosting. The Washington YMCA board voted to extend service-membership to all men in uniform. Mrs. Hammer, Mrs. Stutsman, and Mrs. Bostwick Jr. returned from a western trip. Edward Eicher urged Roosevelt on radio, citing needs of the era. A Rankin estate farm sold to Omer Sleichter, a land grant older than a century. Hortense Perry, sister of Water Conner, soloed trombone with a Philadelphia all-girl orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. Cook celebrate golden wedding anniversary with open house after noon meal. James Cox ran for president. Frank Kline died in a road accident near Kalona. City council plans to widen North Iowa avenue by purchasing adjacent land. John Teeter, recovering from a fall, improving downtown. Phoenix hosiery retailer Rothschilds advertised price cuts on silk hose.
Accidents and openings mark midweek notes
Mrs Eardley Bell Jr injured when the car she rode crashed into a vehicle at a railroad crossing. Dale Rhoades drove the other car and others suffered minor injuries. McDaniel store sees 4000 attend formal opening. Harrison Dodder cuts head at his basement work. Mayo bakery relocates to former Ensling space by December 1. Larry Ross, noted Washington painter, dies after two years illness at 57. Mr and Mrs W J Fitzpatrick of Chicago welcome a baby girl born Oct 18. mother formerly Lucille Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eardley Bell Jr
Dale Rhoades
W. J. Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Lucille Montgomery
Local notices and political slate updates in compact form
Mr and Mrs Ed Harmeier return from a three week stay in Excelsior Springs Mo R E Schulty buys H M Bich er estate lot south of the railroad on North Iowa avenue plans a 35000 garage with future east addition Miss Lester Baird heads to Denver to engage in scenic painting with Dr and Mrs Weidlein Funeral services for Cornelia Klass held with out of town friends attending Mary Elizabeth named for baby daughter born October 21 at Washington county hospital Clyde L Herring Des Moines to seek the democratic gubernatorial nomination Franklin D Roosevelt New York is the vice presidential candidate
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R. E. Schulty
H. M. Bicher
Iowa Avenue
Mary Elizabeth
A. E. Atchison
Washington County Hospital
Clyde L. Herring
Des Moines
Franklin DD
Roosevelt
New York
Washington
Bruce Cowden
John C. Lytle
Loss year long dog found and returned to owner
C K Needham's fox terrier Jack was lost over a year and found at an Ainsworth home. Several short notes follow about local residents including births, weddings, moves, travels, and community events in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Needham
Jack
Ainsworth
Gazette Social Notes Mix Travel News and Local Moves
Wednesday updates include Adah Peterson moving to 714 East Jefferson with Mrs. Jim Arnold. W B Dupuis visit with daughter Ruth in Mason City. 37 Parsons College students pledge Zeta Theta Gamma. Travel plans feature Harvey Meek and Robert Cherry to the west. Cedar Rapids speaking engagement by Margaret Cowden. Local hospital and homecomings noted with Mercy and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah Peterson
Lowa Avenue
Jefferson Street
Jim Arnold
William Schaeffer
Allen Schaeffer
Charles Huff
Ralph Huff
Crawfordsville
Parsons College
Zeta Theta Gamma
Harvey Meek
San Francisco
Robert Cherry
Janesville
Wis
West
Tom Thumb Locomotive Opens US Passenger Service
In 1830 the first US built locomotive pulling passengers ran 13 miles on the Baltimore and Ohio line. The six ton engine was named the Tom Thumb.
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United States
Baltimore and Ohio
Food of Bees: Honeybees Gather Pollen and Nectar
Bees obtain pollen for essential protein for larvae growth and nectar for carbohydrates. The pollen sustains developing bees while nectar fuels daily activity and honey production.
Youngsters to Enjoy Halloween Plans in Washington
A city wide Halloween party is to be organized by a committee from sponsoring organizations after a YMCA meeting on Monday. The plan aims to provide entertainment for Tuesday youngsters during Halloween week.
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Washington
YMCA
Rotary Club
Junior Chamber of Commercce
Kiwanis Club
YWCA
October news roundup from Washington local column
October themes dominate the Washington page with drought impacts delaying fall plowing and a fatal saw mill accident to Henry C. Miller of Kalona. Community Chest efforts progress under Attorney Robert Day while church groups promote a Fatima peace crusade and Methodist planning with 37 denominations in Des Moines area. Halloween events at the YMCA, editorials on Mother Nature, and a feature on Mrs John C Lytle a speech correctionist. Homecoming parades at local schools, parking meter debate, and the Junior college play The Trouble Shooter headline this week.
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Methodist Church
C. Raymond Reed
Paul V. Shearer
L. A. Jones
W. L. Gates
Burlington
Des Moines
Charles W. Brashares
Local Notices From Ottumwa And Air Force Updates
Thursday report notes Mrs. Virgil Pardun visiting daughter Mrs. Willard Bell in Ottumwa. Pvt. Robert H. Berdo, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Berdo, completed basic airmen indoctrination at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas. Mr and Mrs Milton Maas are
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Virgil Pardun
Willard Bell
Ottumwa
Pvt
Robert H. Berdo
Henry Berdo
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Mrs
Harry Montgomery
W. J. Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Fred L. Stewart
Hazel Alberson
Madison, Wisconsin
Various Local Residents Abroad and in Town
From Our County Papers covers residents visiting relatives in Chicago Des Moines and Washington D C along with travels to Boston Henderson Ky and Madison Wis Cpl Howard K Patton hosts a 20 day furlough while stationed at White Sands New Mexico Kalona firemen answer multiple calls to protect farms homes and timberlands Wayne Zear and family noted ambulance and hospital details Families join birthday observances and social visits across communities Brighten Enterprise Kalona News and Richland Clarion items are included in this county digest.
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Cpl
Howard K. Patton
Luella Patton
Cpl. Patton
White Sands Proving Ground
New Las Cruces
N. M
Hospital News and Obituaries Update
Admitted Saturday and Sunday list multiple patients across Washington Des Moines and nearby towns. Dismissals include Mrs. Sylvester and son, Mrs. Norman and daughter, and Kenneth Watson. Births note multiple newborns with times. obituaries report Elwin C Montgomery, 78, passing Saturday afternoon at Washington county hospital after brief illness.
Local Birth Notices Across Counties Mention Women in Washington
Tuesday records show Mrs Ed West of Washington noted as medical. Yesterday additions include Mrs James O Loughlin also of Washington and a set mentioning Mrs Clyde McBride and her son in Columbus Junction. Further entries list Mr and Mrs Roger Wyse Wayland with a daughter and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Beenblossom Ainsworth with a daughter at 10 34 am plus Mr and Mrs Mark Hershberger Kalona with a son at 9 44 am.
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Daniel Pence
Washington
Jonathan Yoder
Kalona
Raymond Roe
Clyde McBride
Columbus Junction
James O'Loughlin
Roger Wyse
Wayland
Kenneth Beenblossom
Ainsworth
Mark Hershberger
Multiple Births and Health Notices Across Washington Area
A series of brief notices lists the names of residents and families in Washington, Kalona, Wayland, and Fairfield with health procedures and a newborn in Washington. Mentioned are tonsillectomy and a birth at 12 15 a m for a son born to Mr and Mrs Rogers in Washington.
Birth announcements for Washington residents reported
Mrs. William Rogers and her son in Washington welcomed a child yesterday. Earlier, Mr. and Mrs. Meint Koehler of Washington announced the birth of a son at 3:03 p.m.
Died This Week in Wayland and Kalona
Mrs. Nellie Van Sant 78 died Sunday in the Stanley Rest Home Washington after lifelong residence in Wayland. Nellie Page 69 of Kalona drowned when she jumped from the English River bridge on highway one south of Kalona yesterday.
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Wayland
Nellie van Sant
Stanley Rest Home
Washington
Kalona
Nellie Page
English River
Highway One
Death notices for Amelia Wellemeyer and Henry C. Miller
Mrs Amelia Wellemeyer aged 86 died at 9 this morning after two years of illness and ten days of serious condition. Henry C Miller aged 5 in mileage? died Monday night at Iowa City hospital from farm accident injuries near Kalona, leaving four children.
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Amelia Wellemeyer
Kalona
Henry C. Miller
Iowa City
Here
Riverside Man Fred Lukovsky Dies After Illness
Fred Lukovsky 65 lifelong Washington county resident died at his home Wednesday afternoon October 18 at 3 o'clock after a lingering illness. He had been bedfast for several months.
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Riverside
Fred Lukovsky
Washington County
Keota Ida Helscher Dies At 77 In Keokuk County
Keokuk County resident Ida Helscher 77 died at her Keota home Thursday night after a long life in the area.
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Keota — Ida Helscher
Keokuk County
John E. Griffith Dies at 82 in Washington County
John E. Griffith 82 a lifelong Washington county resident died at his home six miles southwest of Washington at 1 30 this morning after prolonged illness he had been bedfast since suffering injuries.
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John E. Griffith
Washington County
Washington
Mr. Griffith
George Netter Field Dies in Iowa City Hospital
George Netter Field 79 a longtime resident of this community died at noon Thursday at University Hospital in Iowa City where he had been a patient for ten days.
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Willard Larsen
Louis Larsen
Washington
University Hospital
Iowa City
Wayland
George Netterfield
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