Local News Highlights From Keota and Nearby
Keota resident Miss Mabel Stevenson visits Washington and Mrs F M Smith travels from Ainsworth to Mt Union to see the McConaughy family. Marion Gelski departs for Davenport to study at I C Academy. Tenor Wylie Stewart to sing at First United Presbyterian Church Friday evening. Katheryn Gibson returns from Davenport after weekend with Mr and Mrs Gale Cox and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Gelski
Davenport
I. C. Academy
Wylie Stewart
First United Presbyterian Church
America
Katheryn Gibson
Gale Cox
Lawrence Allen
Union Avenue
Stewart
Mar
Alliance Review
Alliance
Ohio
Local couple earns marriage license and residents travel notes
Wesley J. Custer and Iya Smart of Washington secured a marriage license at the courthouse. Roy Mallory and family plan to move to the flat over the Democrat office after selling their Third street home to Mrs. Ros. Rosanna Greiner of Richland visited her cousin Alvina Greiner and attended the K of C dance. Also noted are a rummage sale for P. E. O., a trip through Illinois by car by Herman Berg and wife, a Redlinger Berg wedding visitation by William Berg and daughter Nore, and updates on the Goodman family’s hospital visit and Mr. Goodman’s condition. Paul Lytle returned to Oskaloosa for school after visiting home. Leona Lutz and Leona attended the wedding then returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mallory
Democrat
Third Street
Ros
Tightening Rules on New Banks in Iowa House Vote
The Iowa House passed a bill 61 to 24 to tighten charter rules for new banks. Sponsored by Representative Storey the measure would let the superintendent of banking veto applications based on examiners advice. The bill aims to curb lax banking practices, though opponents say it reduces competition.
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Associated Press
State Capitol
Des Moines
House of Representatives
Iowa
Storey
Warren County
Senate
Coolidge Wins Out in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Election
Philadelphia and Pennsylvania results show Coolidge favored by GOP in delegation selections while Ward Strassburger defeats Governor Pinchot in Pennsylvania votes. Missouri delegates pledged to Coolidge. Pennsylvania results prompt Pinchot’s critique of liquor and political alliance influence.
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Coolidge
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Congress
Pinchot
Missouri
ST. Louis
Harrisburg
Strassburger
Friends of Law and Order
Musical department report omits vocal solo at Fortnightly club
The Fortnightly club Musical department evening omitted the vocal solo Roses After Rain sung by Irene De Long. Carolyn McCleery accompanied De Long and also played for Mrs Max Marble and Miss Helen Livingston. EOW club members and a guest dined at Mrs Fred Sweet home with a two course dinner. Mrs Gary O Loughlin celebrated her birthday with six guests and a pink rose table centerpiece and a large birthday cake.
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Irene de Long
Carolyn McCleery
de Long
Max Marble
Helen Livingston
E. O W. Club
Fred Sweet
Mic Miller
Gary O'Loughlin
Harter O'Lavughlin
Drake Relays field swells past two thousand entries
Des Moines reports the 15th annual Drake Relays will draw more than 2,000 athletes from 191 institutions for Friday and Saturday competition. University squads include Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas Aggies, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Minnesota, Michigan, Washington, and others while college teams feature Cornell, Graceland, St. Ambrose, and more across 29 class A schools, 60 class B, and 32 grade schools.
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Des Moines
Drake University
K. L. Wilson
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Kansas Aggies
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Minnesota
Michigan
Washington
Kansas
Nebraska
Crei
Graceland
Haskell Institute
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Benna Vista
Central College of Missouri
South Dakota State College
Wabash
McKendree
Iowa Wesleyan
Western State Normal
Carleton
Parsons
Augustant
St. Thomas
South Dakota Univerview
Beloit
Simpson
Coe
Marquette
Yankton
Kinois College
Iowa State Teachers
Morningside
Western Union
Des Moines University
St Mary's Miami
C H Wilson to Celebrate His Ninety Years
C H Wilson will reach his ninetieth birthday on Friday April 25. An informal reception will be held at the Wilson Heating Company store from 2 to 4 PM for friends to call and honor Mr Wilson on the milestone occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Wilson
Wilson Heating Company
Wilson
Squire Home Quarantined for Diphtheria Reopening
John Squire residence on West Main Street released from quarantine after fumigation. Charlotte Squire, daughter of Charles Squire, had successive illnesses including chicken pox scarlet fever and diphtheria. Home had two week quarantine and the child suffered no serious effects.
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John Squire
West Main Street
Charlotte Squire
Charles Squire
Dineares
Theft at California home reported by Andersons
Mr and Mrs J T Anderson received a letter from their daughter Mrs Ernest Johnson in Los Angeles detailing a theft at their home. Jewelry a new dress and a suit were missing after she left in the afternoon. police have no trace of the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Anderson
Ernest Johnson
Los Angeles
Dr. Johnson
Veteran editor dies suddenly in Murfreesboro
Chattanooga editor George Fort Milton, 55, longtime press and political figure, died early today in the Jordan hotel Murfreesboro Tennessee. Death attributed to heart disease.
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Chattanooga. Tenn
George Fort Milton
Chattanooga Evening News
Tennessee
Jordan Hotel
Murfreesboro
Tenn
the Times
Women’s Relief Corps Memorial Service Planned in Central Park
The Women’s Relief Corps plans a memorial service in Central Park on Sunday at 2 30 p m to plant a white elm in the southwest corner in memory of Civil War soldiers. The group invites churches Boy Scouts school children and all patriotic organizations and citizens of Washington to participate in the tribute.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Central Park
Park Board
Boy Scouts
Washington
Merchant Reminds Customer of Journal Ad Prompt
A shopper is advised to tell merchants the line I saw your ad in the Journal to verify source and spark engagement. The prompt emphasizes referencing the publication to support a purchase inquiry.
Phone Connection Bill Faces Senate Doubt After House Vote
Des Moines April 23 The Gibson amendment to the transmission bill passed the house by nine dissenters and would require rural line subscribers to have long distance connections and remove duplicate charges in small communities. The senate previously did not pass a similar provision and now may accept it or send the bill to conference.
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Des Moines
Gibson
House
Senate
Fruit Basket Recedes From Lon Patton Farm
Fred Nicola catalogs a yearly basket of fruit from his uncle Lon Patton in Springfield California. The collection includes fine oranges grapefruits and lemons with several notably fine and large specimens.
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Fred Nicola
Lon Patton
Springfield
Calif
Mrs E E Greenfield and Joe Visit Farmington
Mrs. E. E. Greenfield and her companion Joe traveled to Farmington this morning to visit her parents and spend time with family.
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E. E. Greenfield
Joe
Farmington
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