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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1944

Page

4

The Mt. Pleasant Auction Tales and Ida Schliep Sale

A long diary style account recalls the Mt. Pleasant sale of Miss Ida Schliep’s belongings after her death. It describes a somber village auction at 205 North Adams, noting the solitary life, the austere house, the prized plumed hats, and the crowd’s reactions as personal items, including linen and lace, move to new owners. The writer recounts meetings with neighbors, a Wallbank family sale to a fraternity, and social events around town, including weddings and visits from prominent figures.

Ben Tucker Mt. Pleasant Ida Schliep Miss Schliep North Adams Street Zoes

Passing Years in Washington Ten Years Ago Homecoming

The Pilotburg homecoming drew over 500 attendees with a big dinner speeches and music. Notable items include injuries from a Des Moines auto accident, a new baby, a fall injury, a move from Chicago, a Milwaukee wedding, a large 4-H rally, melon day, a new Webster dictionary, Dr Mel Shields III recovering from Mayo clinic surgery, a large thimble bee, anticipated homecoming sail, Ames study plans, and local deaths George Fetes and Arthur Goodin.

Hospital Admissions and Births Across Area

The column lists hospital admissions of Andy Dettwiler and Mrs. Otto Adams in Keota and Pleasant Plain births to Supalla and Keller. It notes discharges for Mrs. Duncan and son William, Mrs. Herrick and son Richard James, Mrs. Adam, and Mrs. Wyse with newborns and birth weights and times for several dozen local cases.

Journal offers $3500 in circulation prizes this year

Twenty years ago the Journal announced a grand prize program offering a total of 3500 dollars in circulation rewards. The notice invites reader participation and outlines prize categories and eligibility.

Defense Day Observances Highlight Countywide Participation

Flags adorned towns as National Defense Day was marked on September 12. Col. D. J. Palmer and Alex Miller spoke in Central Park with Mayor Amos Alberson presiding. Nearly every county community joined the event.

Col D. J. Palmer Alex Miller Central Park Amos Alberson

Margarita Forman Accepts Assistant Spanish Instructor Post

Margarita Forman has accepted a position as assistant Spanish instructor at Monmouth College. She is a niece of Sam Forman and arrived from Mexico.

Margarita Forman Monmouth College Sam Forman Mexico

Obituaries Report Three Deaths and Wedding Announcement

Three deaths are noted including Mrs Jerry Curran 63 at her home on Sept 9 in the local area. Mrs George Warren died in Evanston Illinois and was brought here for burial. Mrs Harriet Pickett Burkey sister of Mrs Clint Cunningham died Sept 10 1924 in Trenton Iowa. Announcements have been made of the wedding of Marcia De Bey and George Dempsey.

Josephine Bailey Elwood Meschier Burlington Ensign Meschier South America Chicago Jerry Curran George Warren Ella Sylvia Warren Evanston Harriet Pickett Burkey Clint Cunningham Trenton Iowa Marcia de Bey George Dempsey

County Clerk Appointed After Resignation

Frances E. Wilson is appointed county clerk replacing the resigned J. D. Glasgow. Lyman Babcock and Mrs. Loie Kiser wed here on September 8. Fannie Gilbert named new clerk at the Ward store.

Frances E. Wilson J. D. Glasgow Lyman Babcock Loie Kiser Fannie Gilbert Ward

I R Rothschild Home Celebrates 21st Wedding Anniversary

A Monday evening party at the I. R. Rothschild home honored Corrinne Rothschild and Ophelia Miller as friends celebrated their twenty first wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed cards and games before refreshments.

I. R. Rothschild Corrinne Rothschild Ophelia Miller

Hospital Registers Births and Discharges

Sunday Herbert Quineup at 609 South Marion avenue admitted as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Baker of Ainsworth have a daughter born at 2 33 this morning weighing seven pounds five ounces. Mrs Myron White and son Myron William Jr route three were discharged this morning.

Milton Nebel Pleasant Route Joseph Supalla Pleasant Plain Mitchell Allen Ruth Lorraine Thei Columbus Junction Walter’ Rich Crawfordsville Otto Adam Keota Ralph Scott East Washington Street Herbert Qgineup South Marion Avenue Lawrence Baker Ainsworth Myron White Myron William, Jr

Hull Heads to Chicago for Two Months in Augustana Hospital

Dr Henry C Hull travels to Chicago to serve two months as assistant to Dr Ochsner at Augustana Hospital, aligning with one of the United States' renowned surgeons.

Henry C. Hull Chicago Augustana Hospital Ochsner United States

Miss Eather Abbey and Chas Moore wed in Goldendale

Miss Eather Abbey and Chas Moore marry in Goldendale Washington on September 3. The bride is a former rural school teacher in the county.

Washington Miss Eather Abbey Chas. Moore Goldendale

Washington sighting sparks Fitzwilliam family note

A Democrat scribe recalls William Fitzwilliam visiting the office last week. He had learned to run the inotype but disliked it, prompting a move back to Washington where Mrs. Fitzwilliam prefers the capital.

Sherm Wolfe Gov. Dewey Mr. Wolfe Washington Democrat Wm. Fitzwilliam

Miss Fluke Heads to Oswego for State Normal School

Miss Alice Fluke leaves this week to enroll at the State Normal School in Oswego New York marking the start of her teacher training.

Alice Fluke Oswego New York State Normal School

Second U P Church marks fiftieth anniversary celebration

Members of the Second U P Church celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their congregation’s organization with plans for ceremonies and reflections on the milestone.

Second U. P. Church

Train Robbery on Rock Island Near Letts

The Number 11 train on the Rock Island was held up by robbers near Letts last night. no injuries reported. Passenger Harry Ward described it as an exciting experience.

Rock Island Letts Harry Ward

Tall Corn Prize Claim in Washington County

George Gillette displays a 12 foot 8 3 4 inch corn stalk claiming Washington county grows tall crops. He estimates growth at 11 1 16 inches per day and notes an ear 614 feet from the base. Will Move: Dave Bieber sells his Winfield furniture business to Pete Anderson and plans to move to a Arkansas fruit farm.

George Gillette Washington County Dave Bieber Winfield Pete Anderson Arkansas

Ada Jenkins Dies at Twenty Seven Years

Ada Jenkins daughter of Dr and Mrs EF R Jenkins died last week after typhoid fever progressed to tuberculosis. An accomplished musician she was much beloved and 27 years old.

Ada Jenkins Ef.r. Jenkins

Train wreck gut wracked veteran buyer buried under debris

In a Tiskilwa derailment M Ea Babcock and Bert Pierce suffered a crash. Babcock was trapped in the smoker car and buried under debris before crawling to safety. Pierce was unhurt. Family fears Babcock may be more seriously injured than initially thought.

Saint James Parish school opens with three Sisters of Charity

Three Sisters of Charity from St. Francis Milwaukee opened the St James Parish school. Eight grades will be taught and higher if necessary, under church supervision.

Sisters of Charity St. Francis, Milwaukee St. James

Crow Interlude at Sabbath School Sparks Unease

Captain Kellogg's famous Jim Crow attended a Sabbath service in a Covenanter church. Sam McConaughey confronted him and hinted at reclaiming the psalm book while a crow hopped between seats.

Capt. Kellogg Jim Crow Covenanter Church Sam McConaughey

Oswego visitors recount changes since 1885

News Review chronicles Charles Miksch of Oswego Kansas visiting Ainsworth and Grace Hill areas. He recalls leaving in 1885 and notes striking town changes over nearly six decades. The item repeats many local social updates on residents traveling, visiting kin, and military deployments across nearby towns and states.

Charles Miksch Oswego Kansas Ainsworth Grace Hill Washington County

Den ver pastor accepts call to local church

Review notes Rev J Beiderwieden of Denver Iowa will join Trinity Lutheran to arrange a move for his family. The column covers military inductions furloughs and many community updates from Red Cross dressings to pool reopens and local social events.

J. Beiderwieden Denver Iowa St. Johns

Sunday School Exclusion Sparks Questioning Crow Guidance

Cap questions how to raise a crow properly if he is barred from Sunday school. The remark highlights tension over inclusion and guidance in religious instruction.

Cap

Deaths of the Week Jesse Dayton Kalona Resident

Kalona resident Jesse Dayton, born near West Chester in 1876, died Tuesday night. Burial was at West Chester.

Jesse Dayton Kalona West Chester

Memorial Service for Lt James T Olinger at Ainsworth

Memorial service for Lt James T Olinger of Ainsworth, who died from wounds in France, will be held Sunday at 3 PM in the Methodist church. He was the son of Mr and Mrs W J Olinger of Ainsworth.

al Crone Geraldine Phyllis East Main Street Crone West Main Street O. A. Kessler W. D. Willey Clayton Bear Raymond France L. Jones Wills Jones James T. Olinger Ainsworth W. J. Olinger

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