Chilcote Library Reports Record Year and 10 557 Volumes
The Jane A. Chilcote public library reports record last year with 23 497 total circulations, 2 760 more loans than prior year, and a net book gain of 194 bringing volumes to 10 557. Accession totals 211 with 17 withdrawn, and 88 periodicals received regularly with 52 paid.
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Jane A. Chilcote Public Library
Eva Denny
Chilcote Library
Rand McNally
Cole
Iowa
Well
Walsh
Roosevelt
Edward Bok
George Washington
Queen Victoria
Carnegie
The
Evening Journal
Washington Democrat
Ainsworthiam
Dearborn
Independent
Beach Wickham Open Iowa City Office
Beach Wickham Grain Company opens a Iowa City branch with Joe Hunt in charge. Hunt previously managed Wagner’s Iowa City office and now leads in a familiar field for the well known company. Irene Paul visits Ottumwa for spring vacation with Bernice Anderson.
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Beach-Wickham
Iowa City
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Joe Haunt
Hunt
Wagner
Irene Paul
Ottumwa
Bernice Anderson
The Old Nest tickets go on sale for Legion benefit
Tickets are on sale for the American Legion Auxiliary benefit The Old Nest to be shown three days next week Wednesday Thursday and Friday in the afternoon and evening. Ward chairs and assistants canvass thoroughly to give everyone a chance to buy and support the Legion Auxiliary while seeing a notable Rupert Hughes work. Mr Pratt arranged the film and then turned it over to the auxiliary. The Old Nest follows a six child family losing a nest to illustrate small town life. The film is in the Chilcote Library.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Old Nest
Legion
Auxiliary
Pratt
Rupert Hughes
Iowa
Chilcote Library
Residents Connected by Morning Travel Through Ainsworth
Martha Jennings visited Ainsworth this morning. Mrs. M. J. Martin of Morning Sun changed cars in town on her way home after visiting daughter Mrs. M. Hegger of Ainsworth and others from Crawfordsville. Harold Sommers of Grant Wyoming is visiting relatives in Crawfordsville for the day. Mrs. Walter Graves and her children left for Wyman to join her husband and plan their new home. J. C. Conger and daughter Esther traveled to Crawfordsville to visit. Myrtle Hunter of Keota continues to Clayton Illinois to visit. John Swisher made a business trip to Columbus Junction Letts Wapello and Grand View. Mrs. Frank Huber and Mrs. Cy Huber visit Roy Huber in Columbus Junction.
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L. L. Frey
Harwood
Wapello
Keota
Eula Warrington
Gladys Maxwell
Lois Harper
Vernon Jones
Crawfordsville
Harold Sommers
Grant, Wyo
Myrtle Hunter
Clayton, Ill
John Swisher
Columbus Junction
Letts, Wapello
Grand View
Mia
Frank Huber
Cy Huber
Roy Huber
Thorne May Be A Senate Candidate
Des Moines reports Clifford Thorne weighs a U S senate bid to succeed W S Kenyon. Doubt surrounds his decision though an announcement may come soon. If he runs Washington would host two contenders alongside Col 8 W Brokhart, with Thorne maintaining a Chicago office but Washington as his voting place.
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Des Moles
Clifford Thorne
Mink
United States Senate
W. S. Kenyon
Thorne
Washington
W. Brokhart
Chicago
Dogs Killed By Local Officers Prompt License Crackdown
Washington officers have killed several unlicensed dogs in recent days while others await slaughter. Many are strays or owned by neglectful owners. County records show 1,529 licenses sold. a list of nonlicensed owners will be published in May with a one dollar penalty after publication.
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Washington
Iowa Avenue
A. L. Griffith
Fruit prospects good this spring in Washington County
County agent H. V. Ellis says favorable weather should yield a good fall fruit supply. Last year freezes cut the crop and raised prices. Attention to orchards grows as Iowa has half as many fruit trees as ten years ago. Spraying and pruning are essential to quality and efficiency. demonstrations and personal help have aided many farmers.
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Washington County
H. V. Ellis
Iowa
Local Moves and Visits Highlight Community Notes
Mrs. N J Burham plans return to Washington from Marion Iowa saying locals are unmatched. Mr and Mrs D D Furman move to the South End procery apartment with three children, he works at Iowa Gas and Electric. Mrs James Bean of Kansas City visits Dr Watson's home then travels to Ainsworth to see sister Mrs Mary McConnell.
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N. J. Burham Jis
Washington
Marion
Iowa
D. D. Furman
Williamsburg
South End
Procery
Mr. Furman
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
James Bean
Kansas City
Dr. Watson
Ainsworth
Marry McConnell
New Post Office Rule Lets Sealed Parcels Ship Fourth Class
A new postal guideline allows sealed parcels to be mailed at fourth class rates under conditions. The outside label must clearly describe contents in broad terms and grant inspection rights. John Doe & Co. of Smithville, N. Y. cited as example. This teases convenience for businesses sending packages by mail.
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W. G. Stewart
John Doe & Co
Smithville
N. Y
Post Office
Civil War Veterans Mark Shiloh Anniversary at Court House
A large group of Civil War veterans and their wives gathered in the G A R rooms at the courthouse to observe the sixtieth anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh with a noonday dinner by the W R C and an afternoon program featuring reminiscences. The day also marks the Appomattox anniversary and the founding of the G A R.
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Court House
Battle of
Shiloh
Washington County
Appomattox
Welcome Tea for Rev J Reade McCrory in Washington
Rev and Mrs J Reade McCrory were introduced at a First United Presbyterian church reception hosted by local women. Charles Corvette led guests in, with Boice Corvette Van Nostrand couples assisting, and pink and white decorations creating a homey atmosphere. A program followed with organ solos, a duet, and welcomes by Hugh McCleery. Dr C A Bolce spoke on April sixth and related wartime events.
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J. Reade McCrory
Washington
First United Presbyterian Church
Charles Corvette
Dave McLaughlin
McCrory
Co. W. Boice
Ross van Nostrand
Helen Harvey
Carolyn Hamilton
Shiloh
Germany
United States
Farmer's Wife Killed by Cyclone Last Night
Mrs Will Tiar man of Wood Ward was killed when a heavy storm lashed the area last night. Local authorities reported a cyclone caused fatal injuries as residents searched for safety. The tragedy raises concerns about storm readiness and warning systems in rural farms.
Irish Riots Endanger Bonded Storehouse Liquors
Special to The Evening Journal reports Irish riots as Republican soldiers force entry into a bonded storehouse and destroy liquors. A cyclone then hits Woodward Iowa on April 7 causing death of Mrs Will Piraman and widespread damage across Dallas County. Total damage estimated at $200000. Woodward, a town of about one thousand residents, lies 28 miles northwest of Des Moines.
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The
Evening Journal
Woodward
Will Piarman
Ai Omer
Dalas County
Des Moines
Irish Rioters Force Entry at Dublin Customs Stores
Irish republican soldiers last night forced entry into bonded stores at the Dublin customs house and smashed casks of wine and whiskey. Damages run into hundreds of thousands of pounds.
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Erin
Evening Journal
Edlast
Ireland
Customs House
Dublin
Welcome for Rev and Mrs McCrory Draws Warm Reception
The Washington community welcomed Rev and Mrs McCrory with a friendly gathering. Rev A R Oates spoke as ministerial association president and praised the newcomers while Mr McCrory shared his reasons for moving to Washington. Mrs McCrory expressed appreciation for the warm reception and the Harveys provided music as frappes and cakes were served.
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McCrory
Washington
A. R. Oates
Local residents travel for visits and errands
Mrs F A Buechwalter of Riverside visited relatives L F Woodburn and L C Woodburn this week. Sam Donahey left Chillie to visit his ill wife Mrs Donahey at Mrs Chas Blanchard home. Mrs W M Keeley and daughters Patricia and Joann Elizabeth visited Mt Pleasant to see sister Mrs Georgia Walker. George McDaniels and children Merritt and Alice visited Muscatine to see sister Mrs Smith. Marguerite Whittaker went to Sigourney for professional business. Col C J Wilson attended the funeral of Judge Charles D Leggett in Fairfield. Howard Benn traveled to Oskaloosa on business. Art Stoutner of Keota boarded a transfer to Centerville to fetch son Tomer after his operation.
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Sam Donahey
Chillie
The
Missouri
Mrs. Donahey
Chas, Blanchard
W. M. Keeley
Patricia
Joann Elizabeth
Mt. Pleasant
Mis
Georgia Walker
George McDaniels
Merritt
Alice
Muscatine
Mrs. Smith
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Clara Wood
J. S. McCleary
M. L. Orris
Harry Duncan
Fred Jones
Chas, Baker
J. R. Hammond
Daughted
Gladys
Paul Gray
Nellie Whet
W. C. Hedges
Ruth
Wayland
Mrs. A. S. Allen
F. G. Moore
Albia
Claude Crandall
Mr. Moore
Ralph Schulty
George Seaton
Oletha
Sam Davis
Richard Thomas
W. E. Logan
Inlaw
Bruce Logan
Clarence Logan
Esther Welsh
Fairfield
Parsons College
Hilda Freding
Psyciatry Hospital
Nashville
Tenn
Denver
Colo
Freding
Army Training School For
FOX
E. C. Carris
K. of P
Milwaukee
Robinson
Ferguson
M. EF
Castle Hall
Martha Jennings
J. C. Conger
Esther
Senate
Prom Des Woinkes
Will Tiarman
Wood
Ward
F. A. Buechwalter
Riverside
L. F
L. C. Woodburm
Marguerite Whittaker
Sigourney
Col
C. J. Wilson
Charles D. Leggett
Howard Benn
Oskaloosa
Art Stoutner
Centerville
Iomer
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