Baby Canary and Frog Eggs Become Part of Home Life
Franklin Center residents note spring happenings with a baby canary at the Campbell home and frog eggs and tadpoles at the Atkinson house. The column lists visitors and local social rounds across families including the Dawsons, Wilsons, Arnolds, Dill, Wead, Rich, and Bartholomews, with brief health and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Atkinson
Franklin Center
Campbell
Atkinson
Rock Island
Art Dawson
Edith Wilson
Dale Wilson
Clyde Dawson
James Arnold
O. K. Scott
Bobby
George Bartholomew
Mary Moore
A. BR
Ronnie
Atlantic
Edwin Rich
John Atkinson
A. B. Dill
Lieut Col Stone Visits Cousin Mrs Hugh Morris
Xenia April 21 Mrs Hugh Morris enjoys a visit with cousin Lieut Col Howard W Stone retired U S Marine Corps from Sioux City visiting relatives since Sunday. Several local families hosted and visited, with travel plans noted for June and Houston, plus updates on Mrs Lord bedfast since Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Stephens
Xenia
Hugh Morris
Howard W. Stone
U. S. Marine Corp
Sioux City
James Clegg
Mary Johnston
Columbus City
Tom Davis
Grant
June
Houston
Texas
Willard Glaze
Richard Stephens
Ida Fry
Robert Stephens
West Chester
D. D. Stephens
Clarence Miller
Bobby
Hillsboro
George Baird
Florence
J. M. Lord
Moline
Ill
Tractor Injures Wayland Farmer Plowing Field
Dave Meyer a 60 year old farmer suffered painful bruises and three open lacerations after falling from a tractor while plowing near Wayland. The edge of a wheel may have cut his left side. His condition expected to be assessed in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Dave Meyer
Jerry Stutzman
Meyer
Wealth and Power Degrade Humanity in Government
The quote warns that wealth or power erodes humane governance, turning government into brutality and stripping public service of moral restraint. It frames wealth and authority as corrupting forces that threaten justice and compassion in state action.
State Inspector Urges Overhaul of Grade School Facilities
The inspector notes old buildings and overcrowding hinder elementary education in Washington while praising classroom atmosphere and teacher effort. He urges board action to improve housing facilities, especially in trade schools, and says copies are sent to the board president and superintendents. States readiness to assist districts statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Public Instruction
Origin and use of the term mestizo described
The term mestizo originally meant a half-breed with one Spanish parent. It is used occasionally for any mixed heritage but especially for people with mixed Spanish and American Indian blood.
Wills Moody Seeks Eighth Wimbledon Title in England
Helen Wills Moody sails to England to seek her eighth Wimbledon crown after a three year layoff, displaying championship form during a New York workout before departure for Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Helen Wills Moody
England
National declam tourney entrant Craig Huston earns national eligibility
Craig Huston tied for first in the Iowa state declamatory contest at Eldora and was notified by the National Forensic Society that he is eligible to compete in the national tournament at Wooster Ohio from May 2 to 6. He will perform Guying the Guides in the humorous division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
H. E. Northey
National Forensic Society
Craig Huston
Eldora
Wooster
Ohio
Craig
Guying the Guides
Lieberknecht
Leila Williams
Arlene
Blakesburg
Herbert Lieberknecht
W. A. Carr
Rochester Minn
Mayo Brothers
Max Tenkenhorn
Cecil Bliven
Parsons
Kans
Blain Bliven
FE. H. Wiegner
Women's Home Missionary Societies
Burlington
Mesdames V. A Bloomquist
Lee Colton
Frank Duncan
J. C. Pryor
T. N. O'Neill
William Durham
Rock Island
Vernonmond
Thomas Connley
Albcia
William Griffin
Georgetown
Maxine Blankenhorn
Lewis
Izola Metzger
Washington Independent School
Des Moines
D. M. Arthur
Max Robertson
Tri-T
Crawfordsville
F. White
Local Shoppers Visit from Columbus Junction and Col
Among shoppers in Washington were Mr and Mrs Morse and Rex Morse of Columbus Junction Mr and Mrs Knerr Kaloua Harry Pearson of Ainsworth and Mrs Harry Duncan of Columbus Junction all of whom were here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mra Amm
Morse
Rex Morse
Columbus Junction
Mra
Vv. Knerr
Kaloua
Harry Pearson
Ainsworth
Harry Duncan
Indigenous Malays Dance with Charcoal Balls
Aboriginal performers from Perak jab glowing charcoal in mouths as they dance to pounding drums, a vivid ritual captured in a moment of color and rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perak
Living Lake Pupils Visit Airport and Iowa City Museum
Living Lake students traveled to Iowa City on April 14 guided by Mrs. Lloyd Stout and others. They watched an arriving airplane, toured the museum and college area, visited a broadcasting station, shopped at ten cent stores, and planned an evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Living Lake
Iowa City Museum
Iowa City
Lloyd Stout
J. B. Walker
Glen Thompson
Ten Cent
Likely U S ambassador to Russia eyed in Davies move
Soviet envoy Charles FE. Stuart a New York engineer and director of the American Russian Chamber of Commerce is noted as a probable successor to Joseph E. Davies as U S ambassador to Russia as Davies shifts to Belgium soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Stuart
New York
Joseph E. Davies
U. S
Russia
Belgium
Stuart
Basketball Banquet Highlights at Crawfordsville
The Crawfordsville school held its annual basketball banquet in the schoolhouse dining room with red and white decorations. Supt Rauscher awarded seniors Ruth Jeffrey and others, while coaches Bud Parker and Lisle Anwyl spoke. block letters and awards went to students across all classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Gordon Rhum
Bud Parker
Iowa Wesleyan
Bob Clark
Harold Ross
Wellman
Walden Smith
Lisle Anwyl
Mediapolis
Rhum
Ween Benson
Rauscher
Iowan Wesleyan
Ruth Jeffrey
Grace Tibbs
James Mitchell
Everette McCall
John Whiting
Gwendolyn Rhea
Marie Darbyshire
Norma Meeks
Donald Blankenhorn
Wayne Davis
Robert Miller
Doreen Lease
Mildred Whiting
Archee Clark
Max Schlatter
Everett Sommer
W. C. T. U. Meeting at Mrs Bauer’s Home
The Westchester W C T U met at Mrs Lou Bauers home with nine members and one guest. Devotions led by Clara Pollock featured Youth and Temperance. Plans were set for May quarterly teas at Mrs Fred Bauers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
Lou Bauer
Clara Pollock
Olive Munro
Effie van Sickle
Roy Wells
Home Arte Club
Homer Porter
Mia
Tvan Niffenereger
David Bener
P M A Members to Meet at Washington Station
Announcement says P P M A members and patrons will gather at Washington station Saturday at 7 30 p m to discuss care of trees and candling methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Station
No Bats in the Hair Myth Debunked in Brief
A brief note explains that bats do not entangle in hair, that such incidents are rare and due to low flights. It also counters the saying that bats are blind, clarifying that bats are not blind.
Delta Dek Hostess and Foresters Hold Meetings
Mrs C J Karel hosted Delta Dek at her Riverside home with guests including Mrs William Griffin. Three bridge tables and prizes were awarded, followed by luncheon. St Pir Court Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters held a pot luck supper and initiated Dorothy Knebel. Officer installation led by Chief Ranger Ron Dautremont named Rose Dawuitre mont as Chief Ranger and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
We Cc
Witt
R. H. Heitzman
Mering
St Pircourt Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
Dorothy Knebel
Ron Dautremont
Rose Dawuitremont
Petricia Mougin
Zelda Shebek
R. H. Wettemar
Elmo Knitte
Marie Dautremont
Agnes Rotenburger
Eva Heitzman
Condoror
Marian Droll
Sen* Nel
Edward K*eneman
Sentinel
Matilda Woeland
Funeral for Mrs. Clyde Pratt Attended by Women's Relief Corps
All members of the Women s Relief Corps are requested to meet at the hall at 1 30 p m Sunday to attend in a body the funeral of Mrs Clyde Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Pratt
Women's Relief Corps
Funeral of M Clyde Pratt Noted by Pythian Sisters
The K P hall Sunday at 2 p.m. funeral services will be held for M Clyde Pratt. Pythian Sisters are to meet.
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the Fox
Washington Daily Daily
Lemmon
Pharmacy
Col. Stone
Dave Wenger
Sadie Hens
Lestes Henss
The
Will H. Dily
Kodak Films
Geo. L. McDaniel
Iowa
Robert Z Leonard
Donald Duck
MacDonald
Tu Cova
Walter Pidgeon
Leo Carrillo
Buddy Ebsen
State and Fox Theatres
Esther Stewart Book Awards
Thomas Walker
Dorothy Walker
Donald Simmering
Victor Tompson
Catherine Hermann
Alice Walker
Esther Stewart
Frances Whisler
Betty Stewart
Alicea Walker
Spelling Catherine Hermann
Teddy Stewart
Victor Thompson
Ralph and
Franklin Stout
Mary Walker
Helen Stewart
Marvin Morrison
Thelma Benson
Red Cross
Knoxville Soldier's Hospital
Frances Whistler
Tay Nay
Jselkraar Center
Vomng
Mrs. Bauer
Lael
C. V. Grall
C. J. Karel
Delta Dek
K. P. Hall
Pythian Sisters
Dad
Wardrobe Cleaners
Barclay’s Grocery
WM. G. Eldridge Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
W. S. Eldridge
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