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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1931
Page
6
Alex Miller notes a 1919 column filled with light vignettes about daily life. Essie MacGugin jokes on family illness neighbors routines and small town humor, reflecting optimism amid mundane troubles and common human foibles.
The area reports several weddings including Cleo Thomas and Herman Lihs in Columbus Junction with Rev W G Robertson officiating on a platform amid fall flowers. Fern Guengerich wed Lloyd Rensberger in Wellman as the couple plans life on a Wellman farm. Evelyn Bell and Melbourne Fr married at Rock Island M E church with reception in Muscatine. Elvira Drach and William J Williams announced in Chicago with Mrs Williams noted among Columbus Junction guests.
Festival traffic changes mean no fours on Highway 1 2 and 161 with markers guiding travelers. The Better Washington club postponed its meeting to October 9. A festival report on finances was unlikely by Friday night. An event on October combines September and October pages. A 120 foot diameter swirl in the grounds will host four baths over 1 200 square feet. Gwen Bollea noted Frnte Palmquists dance ban Shien performed at Wellman on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Al Fields returned from Osage where they had been since then. Welds is recovering well from injuries. Pupils at the high school are mentioned.
From the 1885 Washington Press: a prosecuting printer for cemetery flower theft, Col Scofield’s daughters Clara and Cora to return from Vassar for vacation, a satirical note on bustle fashion, reform-era post office chatter, whiskey propriety tests, and a Florines berry festival at a rink with 10 cent admission, plus a nod to Buckingham’s whisker dye.
Baker Son and Ramseyer families announce newborn boys at local hospitals with both mothers and infants reported as doing well. Daughters and sons named Jane Susan, Evelyn Joann, Richard Charles, Ronald Lewis, and others are listed alongside communities like Washington, Oskaloosa, Carroll County, and Columbus Junction. Separate items mention local events, a county golf suggestion, and a residential fire damaging a Brighton house with partial loss and recoveries.
Washington county progresses on primary road No. 1 with nine miles near Wellman and paving of No. 161 nearing completion across the county. County officials contemplate future paving of No. 1 and surveying of connections to Riverside Katona and Wellman. District Nurses No. 1 meet with plans to Des Moines in October. Anti-Saloon speakers visited churches, a play was staged at U P church, and local youths performed. Women's Relief Corps plans a Civil War monument at Central Fork with boulders donated for the Southeast corner park memorial.
An old account recalls local veterans who served in the Civil War era, detailing their ages at enlistment, roles, and ties to the community. It recalls gatherings in the Opera House with stories and songs, noting men like Chilcote and Dawson and their sacrifices, humor, and enduring memories.
Obituary notices for Crawfordsville residents recount the death of Mrs Margaret Hull at 82 in Columbus City at her daughter Mrs W G Robertson’s home. She was born March 1844 and survived by one daughter, two grandchildren, a sister and three brothers. Also noted are other local obituaries and community notices including a young girl’s diphtheria death in Chicago, a drum corps visit to Oskaloosa, and several weddings, births, and social updates from Keota, Kalona, Sharon Hill, and surrounding towns.
Rev FW Eastwood and son Walter attended the Presbytery meeting in Williamsburg on Tuesday. Re elected clerk C B Williams of Own City for next term. James Sexton of Northrup King Co visited with his parents Dr and Mrs J C Lemmon. Lemmon returns to Chicago College of Optometry. Mr Mrs Frank Sage and Norman left for Des Moines where Nora will attend Drake University. Arlene and Merle Whitlock to undergo tonsil removal. Several relatives traveling to visit kin in California New York Iowa and Wisconsin. Rainfall measured 1.28 inches over Monday and Tuesday. Local golf tournament at the course with Victor Westphal at 78. Other notes on students and travelers across Des Moines Park and Iowa City students and visitors.
A series of local items recalls a bequest by James H. for a Y.M.C.A building in Washington. updates on a Civil War veteran W. H. Warner, a fallen World War I hero, and a veteran’s funeral. Fatty Arbuckle buzz, a store opening, golden wedding, a smithy fire, bank hires, theft at Mayo, football seating plans, and Dan W. Turner speaking on farm stabilization. Also previews of Granpa Summerill and star turn Walter Huston in The Star Witness at the State theatre with Marie Dressler and Polly Moran in Politics and unrelated actors in the Big House.
The listing previews Coming attractions at the Box theater Ay and the Fox theater Ay with Crannette Olbert introducing Secrets of a Secretary and a Spanish song. Cast includes Georg Rotaxa and Lewis Stone with Evelyn Knapp and Frances Dee in supporting roles. The program notes Chic Sale and vaudeville style specialties.
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