Brighton News Roundup and Obituary Notes
Brighton notes honor Clifford Coffman who died at Merc hospital Rochester after surgery. He was 32, survived by eight siblings and parents, with services held at the family home. The column lists local visits, social events, church groups, and area residents including Katheryn Mann visiting from Emmett Idaho and ongoing town happenings such as a fire affecting a bakery and plans for a new sandwich shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Clifford Coffman
W. A. Coffman
Merc Hospital
Rochester
Mion
Watertown
Pearl Arthur
Sierra Madeira
Myrtle Bassett
Philadelphia
Nellie Barker
Chicago
Arthur
Cleveland
Ohio
Bertha Stort
Buffalo
N. Y
Vernon
Vinton
Marguerite West
Davenport
Oscar
Bessie Nace
Richland
FE. S. Rudolph
Charles Carter
Abingdon
C. R. Thomas
Des Moines
Mary Snyder
Shoemaker
Oskaloosa
H. L. Gordon
Fred van Winkle
H. Rosenberger
Musecatine
Hattie Prizer
Jim Shafer
Quincy
Crandall Meat Shop
Bertha Short
Vernon Coffman
Clifford
Pleasant Ridge Notes From Route 4 Local Farm Visits
Cattle and hog shipments to Chicago occurred Tuesday from Pleasant Ridge Route 4. Local families and visitors share meals and social visits including Donald Tucker and family near Verdi, Sam Lambert and kin at parental home, and Cloyce Conrad near Insworth. Neighbors report apple picking, a Washington trip, and a cement floor project. Indians Summer anticipation noted as Friday morning looks bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge
Route 4
Harold Leacey
Chicago
Donald Tucker
Near Verdi
Henry Underwood
Conrad
Crawfordsville
Sam Lambert
Lambert
Dick Cain
Washington
John Elgar
Harold Snider
Wilmer Lauderman
Unusual Keota Auto Crash Involves Local Residents
A high powered auto collided with a car carrying Mr and Mrs Alex Gillies of South Side Cafe and Charles Rowe a farmer north of Keota. The Rowe vehicle flipped three times into a ditch while Mrs Gillies and Rowe were thrown from the car. Mr Gillies was pinned and unconscious for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Alex Gillies
South Side
Charles Rowe
Hishmore
South Dakota
Rowe
Robertson Family Ties Dinner in Washington
John Robertson family shopped in Washington on Saturday. Miss Marjorie stayed overnight with cousin Gladys Edwards. The Robertsons had Sunday dinner with Walter Edwards at his Washington home. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Robertson and daughter Mary Louise. Homer Hotle also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robertson
Washington
Marjorie
Gladys Edwards
Walter Fawards
Mary Louise
Homer Hotle
Joe Fritchen
Ils Trather
Jake
Weer Chester
D. Cartie
Andes Augustine
Frank Smith
Davuehter
Wanda Ruth
Jitte
Robert Swither
Doyle Smith
Robert
Fia Grandtavcnia
Mildred Swisher
Dave Smith
Homer Motte
Clarente Felton
Ralph Kleoge
Community Socials and Local News Near Rublo
Saturday evening guests included Ralph Kleese at the James Robertson home near Rublo and visits spread across Keota and West Chester. The piece notes illnesses and family comings and goings, plus a mention of baseball players George Grantham and Vic Aldridge, and a Chicago Cubs to Pittsburgh Pirates trade with substantial earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kleese
James Robertson
Rublo
Matt Wehr
Mea
John Wehrs
Keota
John Robertson
Ralph Klete
Clarence Fulton
Pershing
Keats
John Wehr
Wateroo
George Grantham
Vic Aldridge
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Local Business Cards and Services in Washington Iowa
A dense listing of local trades and professionals including auto painting, funeral directors, insurance agents, real estate firms, attorneys, bankers, dentists, electricians, and beauty services centered around Washington Iowa. Contact details and office locations are provided for each entry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Everette True
Jones
Gcio
Sye Grert
Chang Trs
Om ’N
Talkr
Henry
Micalyetta
P J. Harkins
Cedar Rapid
S. Rudolph
Jennie Fratin
Fairfield
Elrod Dayton
Meardstown
Or. Knappe
Breeze Reedy
Katheryn Mann
Emmett
Idaho
Supreme Chapter
Carl Keck
J. Washington
Loveland
Mr. Pleasant
Needy
Tracy
Frazey
Harry Wentworth
Baby
Birmingham
Harry
W. A. Christ
Bussey
A. L. Lyon
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Ka'efi
Clover
A. C. Reynolds
Mayos
R. R
Roxie Landerman
Cloyce Conrad
Insworth
Birdie Hotle
Wellston
Leatox
Harnsarabri
Gelvin Bowen
Iowa
Don Sparks
Glen Sparks
Paul
Gladys
Howard
Warren
Catherine
Arvid Swanson
Wendel Bohr
George Err
Geneva Streigel
Marjorie Beaser
Harper
Physicians and Surgeons
Stutsman
Hank
A. John Droz
West Main
C. W. McLaughlin
West Main Street
Mutual
W. L. Alcorn
Iowa Ave
Wilson Hesting
Preston
Osteopathic
South Iowa Ave
T. G. Arthur
Marton Ave
Fairmont Creamery
Johnson's Grocery
Slowa Ave
C. V. Brown
R. R. Breese
West
Washington Street
Blue
Blaine J. Holmes Willard
Mutual &303
City
ENIDE
A. J. Franzen
Nesswanger Ridg
South
Nesbitt Motor CO
Campbell’s Granite
North
Marion Ave
L. B. Lupton
Hugh Dougal
H. L. Whittaker
East Main Street
Austin Sutherland
Washington, Iowa
George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements
South Side Square
Lemley & Yard Insurance
Mitomobi Pinang Andeal Estate National Bank Bldg
J. A. Work Insurance Agency
F. & M. Bank
Tooman Leather Shop
Lugre
Laura Harvey
W. D. Loftiss
Postoffice
CANDY
North Side Square
Income Tax Service
T. Ralpu
Mt. Pleasant
T. A. Michels
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
Brookhart Bros. Law—Abstracts
Federal Farm Loana
Opera House
Mutual Phone
J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Livingston & Richer Law Abstract
INO. W. Applegate
Brookhart
East Washington Street
J. D
Dayton Westchester
Washington County
Frank Boller
Washington St
J. Praske
Farmers and Merchanre Bank
Blue Mutual
W. J. Masson
Frank Wilson
IF. L. Broadgate Electric Shop Mutual
Black House
Milady
Beautie
Clara Doane
Square Live
Jefferson Street
Marcelling
Red
Sadie E. McAvoy
Rickey Barber Shop
Klein Klo. Ko
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