Local visitors and departures noted in town
Mr and Mrs William Beatty and family arrive from Howard Kansas to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Dale Holland leave for St Louis after the death of William Holland. Edna Klein returns from Mt Pleasant after a weekend visit. Mrs Kensler returns from Galesburg to see granddaughter Beatrice Hallberg. Mrs Dittmars goes to Rock Island for several days of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beatty
Harold
Carmalfta Louise
Howard
Kansas
Dale Holland
St. Louis
William Holland
William Dittmars
Rock Island
Social notes of Cedar Rapids visitors and travelers
A local column lists Harry Shinbloom from Kaiser shoe store Cedar Rapids visiting in Fairfield with his parents, Mrs. John Stewart leaving for a six week trip to Portland and San Francisco, Mrs. Howard Freshwaters and Ruth Freshwaters visiting relatives, Mrs. Seivert of Parsons Missouri staying with Mrs. Ryan Coakley, Anderson of Akron Ohio visiting Washington at Dr C A Rolce home, Tom Wolland returning to St Louis after his father William Holms death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shinbloom
Kaiser
Cedar Rapids
Keith Sweet
Fairfield
Mr. Shinbloom
Economy
John Stewart
Portland
Oregon
San Francisco
California
From Anderson
Akron
Ohio
Washington
Dr. C. A. Rolce
Tom Wolland
St. Louis
Wiliam Holland
Leland Myers
Joe Myers
Keokuk
Mrs. Lowe and kin visit relatives. many travel
Mrs. Robert Lowe and son Robert Eugene visit Mrs. O M Swisher in Ainsworth while Mr. Lowe takes a daughter to Rochester Minnesota. Dorothy Bilis returns from Centerville to visit grandparents. Juanita Ellis also returns from vacation. Numerous residents visit Brighton for Rebekah county convention and other trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lowe
Robert Eugene
Ainsworth
O. M. Swisher
Mr. Lowe
Frances Ruth
Rochestra, Minn
Gaest
Dorothy Bilis
Centerville
M. D. Lee
R. Ware
John Elgar
Carl Hancher
Hh. A. Jack
Jack Kupka
C. BE. Bates
J. FE. Larson
Roy Stewart
Elle Miller
H. Bey
Jennie Jugenheimer
George Snyder
J. B. Rittler
D. Bailey
Wilkes
Ros Boone
Mary Young
D. N. Haney
Brighton
Rebekah County
Washington County Livestock Show Set for August 24
Washington County Live Stock Show slated for August 24 features Baby Beef Club exhibitors with sixteen calves including twelve Herefords and seven members in the market pig and Utter clubs. Premiums offered. county clubs plan financing as in past years and emphasize animal quality and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Baby Beef Club
Market
Son and Utter Club
Washington
Farm Bureau victory blocks freight rate hike
Farm Bureau Federation beats 5 percent freight rate increase after hearings before the Inter-State Commerce Commission. Led by O. W. Sandberg, the effort involved 22 state bureaus presenting data to show the rise was unjustified, saving farmers from an extra $50 million annual cost. RECORD FLOCK REPORT for June notes heat reducing output, with Prof. Rood advising a moist mash alongside regular feed to stabilize weight and egg production. Washington County record flocks follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Federation
O. W. Sandberg
American Farm Bureau Federation
Rood
Washington County
Travel and Local Notes Lift from State Trip
Winfield Smouse returns from a business trip to Texas Oklahoma and Kansas reporting generally good crops in the southwestern states. Mrs M P Roe and daughter Bessie of Kalona drove to Washington to shop. Willard Carris Augustine and Sarah Mildred Genkinger obtained a marriage license here today. W A Ashley of Memphis Tennessee visits his aunt Oliver Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Smouse
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Willard Carris Augustine
Sarah Mildred Genkinger
W. A. Ashley
Memphis, Tennessee
Sirs. Oliver Crawford
Field Day At Kirkpatrick Farm Keota Iowa
Keokuk County Farm Bureau and Keota businessmen plan a large field day two miles north of Keota on August 12. Washington County farmers are invited to learn soil and crop improvement from E. T. Meredith and other farm specialists. Bring dinner and enjoy a full day of demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettlos
Kirkpatrick Farm
Keokuk County
Southeast Iowa golf program invites regional clubs and players
Invitations have been extended to all country clubs and golfers in southeastern Iowa to participate in a program being arranged for the occasion, with Bob McKee of Des Moines named to provide amateur piano services for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State
Pian
Bob Mckee
Des Moines
Iowa
Marengo Man Elected Iowa Knights of Pythias Land Chancellor
R. R. pa of Marengo La was elected land chancellor of the Iowa grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias at the annual business meeting in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
R. R. Pa
Marengo
Iowa Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Kirkwood to Exhibit at Elmhurst with Noted Golfers
OsKaloosa Iowa reports Joe Kirkwood famed amateur golfer of Chicago will play in an exhibition foursome with Arthur Bartlett former state champion Ottumwa Bud Maytag Newton and James Sandy McGregor Oskaloosa on Thursday August 6 at Elmhurst Country Club. An effort to draw spectators is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Joe Kirkwood
Chicago
Arthur Bartlett
Ottumwa
L. Bd
Bud) Maytag
Newton
James
Sandy) McGregor
Elmhurst Country Club
County Board Delays Tax Levy Estimate Hearing
The county board of supervisors adjourned yesterday to meet again at the chairman’s call for the annual county tax levy estimate and expects final approval next month. The next adjourned session will likely be held next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Irish Name Patrick Tops in Ireland by Name Count
A report notes a one third higher prevalence of the given name Patrick among Irish people than any other forename. The finding highlights Patrick as the most common male name in Ireland and reflects naming patterns across the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Ireland
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Hope
Crawfordsville
H. J. Voorhis
Baby
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Mr. Voorhis
Kenosha
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Washington CO
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Comtlasion Company of
Jones Jr
Col L. Stannard
Thos, Gerdes
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W. V. Durst
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Jackson
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