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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1940

Page

6

Mrs. Rachel Kelly 88 of Junction Dies in Marshalltown

Mrs. Rachel Kelly 88 a longtime resident of Junction dies at the Soldiers Home Marshalltown after living there the past years Funeral services will be at two in Columbus City at Amor Kellys home Rev W A Bloomquist to officiate Burial in Columbus City Cemetery with Rebekah lodge graveside honors She was born Oct 22 1851 married to Milo Kelly Civil War veteran who died Sept 29 1926 She belonged to the Christian church Rebekah Lodge American Legion Auxiliary and the Womens Relief Corps She is survived by her son Amor two grandsons Notvar and two great granddaughters A son Edwin a World War veteran died in 1937 and a son Harry is deceased

Amor Kelly Columbus City J. C. Richie W. A. Bloomquist The Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge Rachel Albaugh Milo Kelly Mr. Kelly Christian Church American Legion Auxiliary Women's Relief Corps Amor Notvar Davenport Edwin Marshalltown Harry

Ten-Year Sentence For Car Theft In Sigourney Case

Edward Ht Skelton of Clarinda was sentenced by Judge J. G. Patterson in Sigourney to not more than ten years in the state prison for stealing an automobile at Tarper. The sentence followed an information filed by County Attorney Ralph Goeldner of Keokuk County. Skelton, arrested at Muscatine, had confessed to car thefts at Harper and Clarinda after questioning in Washington by Sheriffs Tremmell of Keokuk County and Putnam of Washington County.

Skelton Clarinda Sigourney Priven J. G. Patterson Oskaloosa Ralph Goeldner Keokuk County Muscatine Harper and Cl

Ladies Aid Plans Father Son Dinner

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church in Ainsworth plans a Father and Sons Banquet for Friday evening April 5. Committee lists cover kitchen and dining room duties with multiple members named for each, and tickets are to be sold by Eva Clegg and Eva Miller.

Buenneke Leona Roberts Verona Nordyke Madge Raberold Myrtjie Thoma KE. Davis Darkins Gladge Eva Audra Pearson Eva Clegg Eva Miller

Healing Waters At Excelsior Springs Promote Rheumatic Relief

Thousands suffer rheumatism arthritis neuritis and other muscular ailments find relief through baths water therapies and rest at Excelsior Springs health resort. Medical Bureau Hall of Waters Excelior Springs Missouri offers free detailed information.

Epa Excelsior Springs Medical Bureau Hall OF Waters Hox

Funeral services for Charles Hear held at L A Jones

Funeral services for Charles H. Hear were held Friday at the L A Jones funeral home, with Reverends R C Keagy and J Fredmund presiding. Burial took place in Elm Grove cemetery. pallbearers included James Beck Joby Foster Will Saville Charles Brown Frank Proby and Joe Kolosick.

Charles H. Hear L. A. Jones Funeral Home R.C. Keagy J. Fredmund Elm Grove Cemetery James Beck Joby Foster Will Saville Charles Brown Frank Proby Joe Kolosick

Funeral services for Mrs Ad da Helle Fisher

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at L A Jones funeral home with Dr J B Pollock of Wes Chester in charge and Mrs Plave Hagist providing vocals. Burial followed at Elm Crove cemetery with eight grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Funeral services for WB Fordyce held at Jones home

The funeral of WB Fordyce was held Saturday at 4 PM at L A Jones funeral home. Pallbearers were Amos Weaver Will Carson Howard Messer Will Clark Chris Dittmer and C V Crull. Rev R Keagy led the service with assist Rev David Thomson of Wayland. Vocal duets were performed by Mrs Remps Hampsher and Miss Elma Rice.

WB. Fordyce L. A. Jones Funeral Home Amos Weaver Will Carson Howard Messer Will Clark Chris Dittmer C V. Crull R. Keagy David Thomson Wayland Mouse Remps Hampsher Elma Rice

Iowa Legislature Rules and Salaries Explained

An Iowa Daily Press Association piece outlines legislative structure with 50 senate members and 105 house members, their terms and pay, sessions lasting about 100 days, and the Governor's veto powers. It explains bill process from introduction to passage, committee influence, and conference committees.

Mail Order Seat Request Instructions

If ordering seats by mail state the date the seats are needed the quantity sought and include payment by check or money order. If you want them returned enclose a self addressed stamped envelope.

Interim retrenchment committee outlines 10 members

A 10 member interim committee for retrenchment and reform includes the chairmen of Ways and Means Judiciary and Appropriations in each house plus two senators and two representatives appointed by party leaders. Current members list Senators Doran Gillette Geske Shaw and Representatives Johannes Fishbaugh Hultman Yaeger Dander. The 1929 legislature sent 1,167 bills and 18 joint resolutions. about 300 became law. Salaries for 232 state employees totaled 95 985.20 and the total session cost was 522 993.46. Senate chambers lie on the second floor of the state house. House chambers opposite.

Des Moines Iowa General Assembly Senate House of Representatives State Capitol House L. H. Doran Boone Stanton W. A. Yeaxer Spirit Lake Democrat David A. Dander Lamont State House the Evening Journal

Happy Hour Club Meets With Mrs Omer Green

The Happy Hour club was entertained by Mrs. Omer Green Tuesday evening with about thirty members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Laura Moffitt and Mrs Arthur Rugg. Refreshments followed the meeting.

Happy Hour Club Omer Green Wellman Laura Moffitt Arthur Rugg Mothers’ Club Earl Whetstine Louis Leeper Donel Romine Leeper Orval Morrison

Thanks for Sympathy After Bereavement From Our Families

To those who expressed sympathy in beautiful and practical ways during our recent bereavement we extend heartfelt thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Clen Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher.

Clen Martin Walter Fisher

Fisher Family Names and Married Couples in Notice

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Strickler appear in a family or social notice listing married couples and names. The excerpt preserves multiple generations and household connections.

Roy Fisher Howard Fisher Milton Strickler

Camel Capacity Report Notes Heavy Loads

A brief item reports camels trained to carry loads of 1200 pounds. It highlights surprising capacity and notes possible impacts on trade routes and caravan efficiency.

Local Notices From Amhurst And Surroundings

Mr and Mrs Harris Cogge and three children of Amhurst IL were recent guests at Rev Coggeshall home. Corwin Evans has been home from his work at Silvis IL for a few days.

Ruth Norris Harris Coggeshall Am.hurst Coggeshall Corwin Evans Silvis Tih

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