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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1941

Page

8

Quieting Title Suit in Washington County Iowa

In Washington County District Court Altha White and Edith White sue Simon P Teeple Richard Moore and many others including the First United Presbyterian Church of Washington Iowa to quiet title to Lot Twenty Four in Rousseau subdivision Washington city. The petition seeks relief to confirm plaintiffs sole ownership and bar all defendants and unknown claimants from any adverse claim. No personal claim against defendants. Respondents urged to appear before noon of the second day of the September 1941 term starting September 8 1941 in Washington Iowa. Attorney C C Wilson represents plaintiffs.

Simon P. Teeple Richard Moore Board of Commissioners Washington County Iowa James Watters John Hendee John Wasson Hiram A. Stone George H. Stone Miranda Stone Joshua Tracy Antonett Tracy Antonette Stone H. A. Stone Antoinette Tracy Clerk of the District Court Altha White Edith White District Court Washington C. C. Wilson

Earl Erb to Lead Pilotburg Church Services

Pilotburg residents report Earl Erb and Mrs. Erb will conduct Sunday evening services on August 10 at Pilotburg Church. The notice mentions community events, farm work, visits, and local travel as part of a busy rural scene.

Earl Erb Pilotburg Church Pilotburg Franklin

Rocking Chair Brigade notes and wide range of society items

A column rambles through theater news with Charley's Aunt revival in Chicago and Phil Paker. It recalls Leonard Carter the blackface minstrel found dead in New York and Mrs. L R P Jordan's Washington visit. It mentions Rose Davies bequest woes and local gossip about families, stores, and a young businesswoman’s stance on women working.

Charley Chicago Phil Paker Leonard Carter New York

Robert Reaney Taken by Death

Robert J. Reaney age 85 formerly a state representative from this district died at his Columbus Junction home after months of illness. Born in Tyrone Ireland July 21 1856 he came with his parents to Pennsylvania and settled in Concord Township. He farmed carpentry later ran a clothing business and formed a lumber and coal partnership. He served as mayor from town council board of education and church and lodge offices and was a longtime director of the Louisa County National Bank. Surviving are his widow daughters Mrs. Robert Clark and Louie Reaney a sister and a brother with several grandchildren. A daughter Mrs Wayne Peterson died earlier.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Robert J. Reaney County Tyrone Ireland Joseph Holizabeth Reaney Chester Concord Township Here Mr. Reaney Board of Education Chautauqua Board Louisa County National Bank Vr. Reaney Odd Fellows Lodge J. L. Reaney Waterloo Wayne Petersen Olds

Arrest in St. Louis Ties to 1939 New York Slaying

Jacob Migden, linked to the mistaken mob slaying of Irving Penn in New York in July 1939, was arrested in St. Louis and transported back to New York by plane. He was undergoing extensive facial plastic surgery at the time of capture.

Irving Penn New York Jacob Migden St. Louis Migden

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Emma Page

The family of Mrs. Emma Page thanks friends neighbors and hospital staff for their kindness during her lingering illness and for the flowers sent. Signed by Mrs. James Zeck and Mrs. Page's family.

Emma Page James Zeck Page

Local family visits and travels noted in Ottumwa area

Local residents including Mr and Mrs Henry T Robins on and Mr and Mrs John Temple of Ottumwa hosted dinner with Mrs Robinson related to Mrs Bailey and Mrs Lay. Mrs John A Gibson and family visited in West Des Moines with Mrs Frank Bell while Frank stayed with Dr Fred Reid. J J McConnell returned from a UT Austin stay to visit relatives before going to New York to resume work with Otis Elevator.

Andrew Larson Harold SS. Williams Des Moines Williams Larson Commerce Department Roosevelt High School Washington High School Henry T. Robinson John Temple Ottumwa George BE. Bailey Monticello Albert Lay Robinson Bailey Lay John A. Gibson Clarissa Frank West Des Moines J. J. McConnell Austin Texas University of Texas

Col Logan to Speak on Farmers Day at Rath Week 1941

Waterloo Iowa date August 13 features Lieut Col Paul P Logan as Farmers Day speaker during Rath Week events. The program includes a Good-Neighbor Mexican Exhibition with Cuquita Calderon Jose Gonzalez Carnicerito and Paco Aparicio. The Rath Packing Company marks its 50th anniversary. events run August 12 15 with city and company sponsors.

Waterloo Iowa United States Cuquita Calderon Jose Gonzalez Carnicerito Plaza de Toros Paco Aparicio Mexico Ralph B. Slippy John W. Rath Rath Packing Company Bath Packing Company Paul P. Logan U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps Farmer Friends Hugh S. Johnson NEA Irvings Cobb

Dinner guests at the Shebeck family home

Mr and Mrs Alvin Shebeck and daughter Joan of Columbus Junction visited at John Shebeck's home yesterday spending the afternoon with the Glenn Knupp family.

Alvin Shebeck Joan Columbus Junction John Shebeck Glenn Knupp

McCleary Clinic Publishes Free Piles and Colon Disorder Guide

Excelsior Springs Missouri clinic announces a new 122 page booklet on piles hemorrhoids fistula and related colon disorders. Free copies available by postcard request to E805 Elms Blvd. No charge. suggests potential relief and savings for readers.

McCleary Clinic Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs

Iowa Counts 33 546 Men in Armed Forces

Iowa on July 1 reported 33 546 men serving in the U S armed forces. Among registrants June totals showed 287 258 with 1 942 Negroes. classifications and enlistments progress listed whites and Negroes across several classes. Navy, Army, Marine Corps, National Guard and Coast Guard personnel include Protestants Catholics Jews and foreign born serving as Americans.

Des Moines Iowa S&s Selecroe Service Recwler Army Navy Marine Corps National Guard Coast Guard Americ

Aluminum Utensils Safe With Proper Cleaning

Guidance says aluminum utensils discoloration does not taint food and no dangerous chemicals form. Rinse with hot soapy water, dry, then polish with a reliable aluminum cleaner to keep them bright.

Wright Plane Packed in London Museum Cellar

The Wright brothers and the 1903 Kitty Hawk aircraft are stored in a cellar at the Science Museum in South Kensington near London to protect the historic plane from air raid damage.

Orvill Vicbur Wright Kitty Hawk N Co Te Science Museum South Kensington London England

Interceptor Plane Fuel Efficiency Questioned

An unnamed interceptor plane with 1,000 horsepower rotaries burns fuel at 83 gallons per hour or a quart every eleven minutes when computed at one half pound of fuel per horsepower per hour. The text presents conflicting figures for fuel rate and efficiency calculations.

Propagate Lilacs By Propagation Or Replanting Suckers

Lilacs can be propagated by rooting suckers or replanting shoots from the mature shrub. Proper care includes selecting healthy suckers, preparing the root area, and providing adequate water while establishing new plants.

Perry the Pear Cider Popular in France and England

Perry is an alcoholic beverage made from pears enjoyed in France and England. The drink forms part of traditional European brewing culture and circulates in multiple regional markets.

France England

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