Local Echoes From Portland and Wellman Circa Past
A observer recalls Mrs. Alice Payne of Portland visiting Wellman, mentions her late husband Earl and four children, and notes her Portland home near Scaose where Lloyd Lovelett ranch sits. The column reflects on polio coverage, circus memories, Mrs. Owen’s death, a Washington cook book anecdote, and a street encounter about town population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeng
Alice Payne
Portland
Oregon
Wellman
Earl
Washington
C. C. Owen
Eugene
Weekend visitors fill Claire Mullen home in Wyman
In Wyman, Mr and Mrs Sam Holland of Moline Illinois visited the Claire Mullen home over the weekend. A string of relatives and guests including the Lantz and Morse families joined for Sunday dinner and local residents returned from various trips and assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. S. Holland
Claire Mullen
E. V. Humphreys
Wyman
Sam Holland
Moline
Ill
Alvra Morse
Rex Morse
Nettie Morse
Mullen
Tom Lantz
Olds
Shannon Lantz
Jean Lantz
State Bank Washington
Don Olds
Waterloo
H. B. Oldt
C. Dewey Davis
Doraine Oldt
Mt. Union
Jean Humphreys
Williamsburg
Adeline Humphreys
Winfield
Etta Mae Lantz
Mary Lena Davis
Sigourney
J. E. Letts
Neil Kraecan
Calvin Humphreys
Washington
Bob Robertson
R. J. Jones
Robert Jones
Margaret Thomas
Elizabeth
E. V
Railroad and Bus Schedules for Washington Area Transport
The notice lists trains and buses serving Washington with Westbound and Eastbound trains to California Kansas City Davenport Cedar Rapids and local Burlington Trailways bus routes. It includes departure times from Washington and connections to Iowa City Mt Pleasant Fort Madison and Des Moines with ticketing at the local depot and Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Washington
MT. Pleasant
Madison
Macomb
Quincy
Ill
Ft. Madison
MY Pleasant Ly
Winfield
Morning Sun
Burlington Ly
Burlington
Sigourney, Oskaloosa
Noxville
Indianola
Kansas City
Des Moines
Destinatio
Homecoming Planned At Sharps Corner School
Merrimac reports Homecoming at Sharps Corner school set for Sunday September 8. Read like a local society note with names of visiting relatives and neighbors including Eshelman Burrer Mannhardt, Kientz Amrine, Blick family, Crile family, Schafer family, and Leola Zihlman teaching at Union school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Owen Blick
Atalissia
Joe Amrine
Washington
Carl Amrines
Delmer Crile
Lester Kientz
Jay Schafer
Burlington
Carl Amrine
Junior Kientz
Leola Zihlman
Union
Lois
Ambulance Service Ad At West Main Street
An ambulance service advertises its location at 305 West Main Street opposite the courthouse and provides the phone number 263 for emergency calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main St
Court House
Fhone
Visual Training at East Side Square Leads Lemmon Event
John W. Lemmon announces a visual training session at East Side Square hosted by Company 8. The event focuses on practical display techniques and attendee demonstrations to enhance public understanding of company services.
County Officials and School Leaders Listed in District
A compiled roster shows county officers including County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Stan Kiesey County Clerk R Noona County Engineer W P Rawn County Welfare Director Mrs Payne Marshall County Recorder Harriet Coulter County Sheriff Harold Putnam County Treasurer W E Howell County Supt of Schools Lester B Krabill and Coroner Dr W S Kyle. Washington Independent School District superintendent M M Schell and Junior High principal Miss Ethel McCreedy with School Board members Marion George Don Boyer Richard A Stewart Henry B Bailey B F Bostwick Jr Harry Raumseyer. Washington Lodge No 26 A F & A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month with Merle R Green W M and W Yard secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
W. E. Howell
Lester B. Krabill
W. S. Kyle
Ned Morrow
Clarence Fulton
Arthur Wiley
Washington Independent School District
M. M. Schell
Ethel McCreedy
Marion George
Don Boyer
Richard A. Stewart
Henry B. Bailey
B. F. Bostwick
Harry Raumseyer
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Merle R. Green
W. M
W. Yard
Local Names Mark Community Roll Call
Esselman Sharps Corner Mary Kientz Shoughville Mrs Erma Kientz Spring Creek and Gladys Van Winkle Germenville appear in a neighborhood listing highlighting residents and places across several towns. The note cites multiple individuals tied to their respective locales in a single community note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esselman
Sharps Corner
Mary Kientz
Shoughville
Erma Kientz
Spring Creek
Gladys van Winkle
Germenville
Hazel Dell School Opens With Five Pupils
Bethel August entries report Hazel Dell school opening with five boys across grades one three five and six taught by Ruth Gideon. Local residents visit family homes and attend the state fair while community updates mention malaria illness and new R E A electricity service in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
Ruth Gideon
Bethel
Haze Dell
C. J. Wolfe
Washington
Ruth
Mae Gideon
Ervin Wulfe
Charles Wulfe
George
Marie Davis
Nate
Myrtle Pearson
Elmer Wulfe
Billi Wulf
Ervin Wulf
Elmer Hayes
Sam Canott
Indiana
Jim Davis
Albert Novy
Ed Horak
Charley Horak
Burlington
Will Nelson
Mrs Gideon
Delbert Lewis
Connie Sue
Wes Meyer
Maurice Meyer
Earl Kolesick
Eddie Leonard
Minn
Iowa City
California
Ernest Gideon
Mae Davis
Robert L. Quinn Bate
Warmest March in North Central States and Ohio Valley Since 1910
Weather records from 1944 show March was the warmest since 1910 across the north central states and Ohio Valley and ranks as the second or third warmest in the period since 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Central States
Ohio Valley
Soybean Meal Valued Almost as Oil for Livestock Feed
Soybean meal, a by product from oil extraction, holds nearly equal value to the oil as livestock feed. The statement notes the comparable worth of meal and oil in animal nutrition markets and implies similar demand patterns.
Pasturing Soft Corn In The Field
Pasturing soft corn in the field has not proved satisfactory. The report notes difficulties in grazing and yields, with farmers seeking alternatives.
Not Even Shot Your I Stepson K Kenneth
Incomplete readable text shows garbled notes about a person named Kenneth and a possible inquiry or statement. No clear event or date could be determined from the fragment.
Restand Fire Incident Reported By Authorities
A report notes a restand incident with Mr Bradford near flames. Witnesses say he appeared close to the fire and suffered a red back. A color blind observer notes the hue as yellow. Authorities confirm he will be OK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rocking Chair
Mrs. Payne
Scaose, Ore
Lloyd Lovelett
Robert Shilds
Oldsters
Rev. Allen
Bee Line Taxi
BEE Line Bus Depot
Golden State
Southwest Express
Golden State Limited
Col. J
Oskaloosa Branch
Lewis Goodlander
R. B. Haight
Davenport
Southwest Limited
D. m
L. R. Carbee
Burlington Trailways
Freee Aloo
Washington Ae
Areca
BEE Line Transit
Business City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
North Marion Ave
Leet
Morrison & Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison Jr
Morrison
Benteco Food Store
S. W. Livingston
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Officers
Lloyd Lytle
John Lowash
C. P. Weldin
Henry Bailey
Eee
P. L. Jordan
Carl Hancher
Carl Kelly
Ralph Minick
A. L. Griffith
Marion
Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. BH. Leimman
W. B. Dupuis
T. W. Harwood
R. F. McFarlane
A. W. Ward
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Mra, Ruth Lytle
Sharps Corner School
Junes Funeral Home
East Main St
Sherman
Optometrists
Ray Niffenegger and Sons
Jerry
Earl Kolosick
Charley Kolosick
Melo Horak
Munity
Charles Wulf
Elaine
Gideon
R. G. Wessler Repair Shop
East Second St
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Norton’s Evoready Plumbing & Heating Co
L. I. Norton
Keith I. Norton
Mission
van Camp
Carton
Seaside
CERTO
South End
South
Iowa Ave
Washington Concrete Company
North 12Th Street
Rock Island
Iowa
Nat’l Master Plumbers
Dixie Dugan
Stepson
K Kenneth
Miss Dugan
BY McEvoy
Striebel
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