Local residents engage in property move and store updates
C R McCutchen buys James Brookhart property on East Washington. McCutchen and wife plan to move soon. Waldo Wade shifts from Stanberry J C Penney to Washington store, heading men’s dept after 3.5 years with Penney. Also notes auctions, exhibitions and local visits with names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. McCutchen
James Brookhart
East Washington Street
McCutchen
Waldo Wade
J. C. Penney
Stanberry
Washington J. C
Harriett Clendennine
Keota
Washington
Frank Carter
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ben
Sioux City
Irene Yard
Maizie Stewart
Ruth Bridges
Walter Berger
Iowa City
Local Hospital Notes On Three Patients
Mary Dettweller of Wellman underwent an appendectomy last night. Rollie Miller was admitted for observation last night. Mrs Roy Moore of Ainsworth underwent a minor operation this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dettweller
Wellman
Rollie Miller
Roy Moore
Ainsworth
No contest for Simpson divorce set for Monday
London reports that attorneys for Mrs Wallis Simpson were told there is no chance of last minute intervention before her decree of divorce becomes absolute on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wallis Simpson
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples in Area
Marriage licenses were issued today to Warren Groff of Wellman and Nellie May Anderson of Washington and to Roy E. Benentt of Keota and Norma Wilkins of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren ©. Groff
Wellman
Nellie May Anderson
Washington
Roy E. Benentt
Keota
Norma Wilkins
Dr F W Eastwood Elected Moderator of Iowa City Presbytery
Dr F W Eastwood pastor of Washington Presbyterian Church was elected moderator of Iowa City Presbytery at a Wilton Junction meeting this week. The territory extends from Bettendorf to Brooklyn and north to Ippton. Eastwood resigns national missions chair but a successor is not yet named. Other Washington attendees included C B Dougherty C J Lemmon and James DeWit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wittmer
Havre
Marie Schantz
Wayland
Kathyie Graff
Wellman
M. Wells
West Chester
Iowa City
Washington
McAvoy
Crawfordsville
Joe Johnston
Robert Howell
Loral Presbyterian Ehmreh
Tommy
Ottumwa
Hannah
International Harvester Company
Joe Kelly
Batavia
J. N. Kelly
K. C
Kelly
Dave Falk
Fred Hahn
Jerome Lewin
Chicago
Joe Falk
Wilton
F. W. Eastwood
Washngton
Pfeiffer
Tipton
Dr. Eastwood
C. B. Dougherty
C. 3. Lemmon
James DeWit
Fire Traps Boys in Home Killing Two
In Los Angeles on April 29 Henry Lowe nine and his brother Eldred seven died as they were burned to death after being trapped inside their home by a blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
INS
Henry Lowe
Eldred
Boys Fire Water Guns at Theater Balcony
Ottumwa police warned a group of boys with water guns after a theatre reported patrons on the main floor were being shot from the balcony. No injuries reported and authorities investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Mrs J A Porter Hosts Navajo Club Afternoon
Mrs J A Porter entertained fourteen Navajo club members and two guests at her home yesterday afternoon. The gathering featured needlework and conversation with two guests helping serve refreshments. New member Mrs A W Yard joined, and Mrs J A McCall attended after six months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Porter
Navajo ¢ Club
Mary Scranton
George Slosser
Porter
A. W. Yard
J. A. McCall
Snowball Social Club Meeting Hosts Mrs Kyle
The Snowball Social club met yesterday afternoon with ten members and one guest Miss Alberta Shaffer of Town City. A short business meeting was led by vice president Mrs Kyle and the rest of the time was social. Florence Kyle helped serve refreshments. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs Robert Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kyle
Alberta Shaffer
Town City
Kyle
Florence Kyle
Robert Roberts
Pudgy Moot Questions Sittin Bull Strike
A boy asks about Sittin Bull being on strike while noting government may refuse to buy goods if prices rise and taxpayers must pay taxes. The piece contrasts government purchasing with tax obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudgy
Sittin
Washington Girl Plays Mendelssohn Concerto at Recital
Miss Helen Melinski, Washington, pianist, performed Mendelssohn's Concerto in G Minor Op. 25 as her graduation recital at the College of Saint Teresa in Winona Minnesota on a Monday evening in April. She will receive both a diploma in piano and a BA at the June commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Helen Melinski
Mendelssohn
College of Saint Teresa
Minnesota
Monevening
Helen Miss Melinski
Melinski
Miss
Birthday Celebrants Include Local Residents and Leaders
W B Dupuis godown corei man celebrates birthday with Rosalie Combs noted for 4 H club work in Washington county. Helen Kathryn Suepper daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Suepper turns twelve. Wilfred Smith of Braden community joins in. Jesse Radda and niece Betty Jo Anderson of Muscatine share a birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Combs
Washington County
Helen Kathryn Suepper
Leo Suepper
Jesse Radda
Betty Jo Anderson
Muscatine
Salmon Loaf Solves Meatless Meal Problem
Meant for meatless menus, Salmon Loaf offers a complete dish that can be served in many ways. It uses salmon, Quaker Oats, onion, bread crumbs, and water to form a loaf baked for 20 minutes, adaptable to sauces, pickles, and sandwiches.
Now's Time to Care for Those Damaged Lawns
Ames readers are urged to repair lawns hit by last year’s drought. Horticulturist B Wingert of Iowa State College recommends scattering bluegrass seed on bare spots and raking, then adding about a half inch of rich soil. For poor soil, plow under a heavy manure layer before seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
É. B. Wingert
Iowa State College
Wingert
Local Children Celebrate Birthdays at Family Dinner
Dean Wittmer of Wayland turns twelve and Margaret Schneider the tap dancer is fifteen. Selene Kaye Badham reaches two as Demaris Badham and grandmother Elizabeth Swift host a birthday dinner with cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Schneider
Selene Kaye Badham
Delbert Badham
Demaris Badham
Elizabeth Swift
Smithsonian scientist links brain size to human intelligence
Dr. Hrdlicka of the Smithsonian Institution asserts a rough but definite correlation between brain size and intelligence in normal humans, stating brain size as the key physical difference between humans and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrdlicka
Smithsonian Institution
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Mrs
Myrtle McCleery
Elat
Africa
Presbyterian Church
Washington Steam Laundry
Royal All Flavors
Navy
White & Oy
Wisconsin Cobblers
Dot
Green Peas
Dr. Phillips
Ashington Fruit Market
West Side Square
Fresh Eggs
W. S. Reiter & Sonsett
Anne Kumm
J. CC. Penney
Davenport
Marriste Licenses
Labor
New “Supreme Court
Edwin S. Smith
Donald W. Smith
National Labor Relations Board
Supreme Court
J. Warren Madden
West Virginia University Law School
E. S. Smith
Philadelphia
In National Tea Co
BE. W. Johnston
Glenn Matucha
the National Bank
Washington Girl
Miss Melinski
Joseph P. Melinski
Washington High School
Washington Junior College
W. B. Dupuis
Wilfred Smith
Braden
Winifred
Davis
H. W. Gossard Co
Rothschild’s
Oye
Dean Wittmer
Bava Wittmer
North Side Square
Kayser
Rothschild's
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