Local Moves and Community Notes Around Washington Iowa
Local residents plan upcoming moves with families shifting homes including Mr and Mrs Lewis Warren and Judith Rae, and Mr and Mrs George Freshwaters with Nancy Lee. J S McElhinney family returns from Chicago trip while Julia McElhinney extends stay. Frank Glaze of Oskaloosa visits, sharing Masonic ties with Amos Alberson era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Warren
Judith Rae
A. C. Shields
Iowa
George Freshwaters
Nancy Lee
Weaver
Fast Main
Warrens
East Main
F. F. Macon
Washington
J. S. McElhinney
Frank Glaze
Oskaloosa
Pred Moore
Moore
Mr. Glaze
Major operation at Washington County Hospital
At The Hospital Mrs Guy Mitchell of Crawfordsville underwent a major operation this morning at the Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ned Tischer of South Iowa Avenue are the proud parents of a son born last night at 9 30 at the Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Mitchell
Crawfordsville
Washington County Hosital
Ned Tischer
South Iowa Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Local notes and notices from Riverside area
A compilation of community items including visits by Miss Helen McCrory and Miss Pauline Fickling in Washington, baby news for the Bordenave family in St Paul, a death in Iowa City, travel plans of Mrs Hazen and Rex, 4-H judging by Mr Ellis, navy sailor Thomas Stewart’s furlough, Lay-Away blanket sales at Graham's, illness of Lloyd Scott, Don Brindley bitten by a police dog and its aftermath, and a Des Moines Register-Tribune sales report near Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McCrory
Moravia
Pauline Fickling
South English
Washington
Hazel Durst
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Riverside
A. P. Bordenave
St Paul
Minn
Bordenave
Marjorie Flanagan
Frank Dutler
Iowa City
John Shedbeck
Harry Springman
C. M. Hazen
Rex
Alfred Neal
Dwight Hazen
Des Moines
Edwards
Hazen
M Hazen
Neal
Harold Ellis
Mareneo
FE. G. Foy
Thomas W. Stewart
Fred Stewart
Navy
U. S
S. Dallas
Provincetown
Mass
Graham's
Don Brindley
Dan
4-H Club Awards Highlight State Pig Show
The Franklin township 4-H fair awarded top honors with Eleanor Augustine and Rosalie Combs praised for their livestock and clothing projects. Esther Pond from Iowa State College judges the costume contest as six Iowa City visitors view a display featuring years of 4-H work and a long list of champion pigs and gilts across classes led by Everett Hayes and Robert Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor
Andy Augustine
Rosalie
James W. Combs
Franklin Township
Jolly Jokers Clothing Club
Iowa City
Roosevelt nationalizes silver in executive order
President Roosevelt issues an executive order turning over all silver stocks to the mint, placing government ownership over the nation's silver reserves. Experts say no immediate circulation impact and no inflation, with farmers expected to benefit as silver-backed money policy progresses. Senator Elmer Thomas predicts more money and cheaper money as the move unfolds. Funeral services for Mrs Dora Bean were held at the Y and Jones funeral home with Rev F J Shook officiating. pallbearers included Glenn McParlane and Harry Bean. Burial followed at Ainsworth cemetery.
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Washington, D
Roosevelt
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Dora EF. Bean
Yeater
Y. & Jones Funeral Home
F. J. Shook
Ainsworth
Carl Hedges
Remps Hampsher
Glenn McParlane
Harry Bean
George Murphy
John Blair
Earl McGraw
John Montgomery
Burlat
4 H Club Exhibit Showcases Iowa Live Stock
The 4 H Club exhibit in Washington County features top quality livestock with Lloyd and Don Marek in a brotherly show of Senior Angus class placing first and second. Donald’s entry edges Lloyd’s for the top spot, while locals admire the vivid animal nicknames such as Smokey Shorty Amos Andy New Deal Star of the West and Ace Hi.
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Iowa
Washington County
Lloyd
Don Marek
Angus
Donald
Lloyd's
Smokey
Shorty
Amos
Andy
New Deal
Star of the West
Ace Hi
Ditto
Rastus
Moses
Wimpy
Boscow
Lady
White Sox
Chubble
Mickey
Pat Mike
Garbo
Youth Livestock Show Faces Trials and Competition
The Gerot brothers Guy and Ardell struggle through a tougher year after strong showings last year. Calves suffer heat but most livestock endure the heat well. 18 calves may enter the state contest and 6 reach the National. Ruth Smith aims for another strong result with a shorthorn calf while Keith Wells helps his sister's Hereford entry though past age limits. Doyle Jarrard's Duke draws praise for its delicate curl.
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Gerot Brothers
Guy
Ardell
Gerot
Ruth Smith
Keith Wells
West Chester
Sheep heat compared to other animals in fair talk
Ezra Smith reports 4-H rivals plotted to dump him from a bed outdoors seven miles north of town after he boasted of comfortable sleep. Don aldson defends sheep saying wool keeps heat out and the animals stay cool.
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Warren Donaldson
Ezra Smith
Ezra
Ezra Sare
New Rules Tighten Prizes for Smoking Swearing in Livestock Show
The article notes a new ruling banning prizes for any boy seen smoking or heard swearing, with girls likely subject to the same rules. Several girls are in the livestock exhibit this year. Maurine Walker won first in the Dairy Heifer class. Other winners are expected later. A participant reported calf costs, including a $1.50 calf earning second in Dairy and a $65.00 calf taking first in another division. Just what is what.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Walker
Missing Exit Bit Highlights Hidden Show Clue
Reader notes suggest a crucial exit cue is missing in the segment, implying an unseen plot twist or finale clue. The observer warns the audience that without this exit bit the show may fail to resolve key mysteries.
Washburn-Crosby Plant Opens Friday
Formal opening of the Washburn Crosby Company distributing plant in Washington expected tomorrow. Local stores display products and welcome cards in windows. George Pearson of Cedar Rapids coordinates setup with Little Transfer Storage handling local operations. The plant is in the large garage south of Sherman's Drugstore with several retailers promoting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Crosby Company
Washington
George Pearson
Cedar Rapids
Sherman's Drugstor
Widmer ®& Busby
Scott Furniture Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
H. S. Ward & Co
North Side Cafe
Sailboat Navigation Lights Requirements
The article outlines required lights for sailboats: a red port light visible from ahead to two points abaft the beam, a green starboard light visible from ahead to two points abaft the beam, and a white forward light visible over ten compass points. When at anchor no all around white light is shown. Overtaken vessels show a white light astern visible over twelve points aft.
Clocks Without Hands on Eiffel Tower Illuminate Time
Two enormous dials on the Eiffel tower in Paris lack hands and rely on a lighting system to indicate the time.
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Eiffel Tower
Paris
Cream fat trade ad seeks Butterfat buyers
An old advertisement offers cash for cream and butterfat with quick service. Armour brand products tied to a trade in local area, listing a contact on a street and a phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour's
N. da. Ave
Walter Little
Mer
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