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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1941

Page

8

District Court Notice in Iowa Mortgage Case List Parties

Original notice in Washington County Iowa district court names numerous defendants and unknown heirs in a land dispute. It details a real estate description for the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and related parcels in section 8, ownership unsettled. The long list includes Samuel A. Munson plaintiff and many individual defendants and assignees in bankruptcy or estate roles.

District Court OF Washington County Iowa Samuelh A. Munson Samuel R. Cook S. R. Cook Wm. H. Jenkins & Co L. F. Sherman William H. Jenkins John H. Struthers J. H. Struthers J. C. Walker Belle D. Graham Thomas Brindley Angeline’ Brindley Thos. Brindley D. C. Anderson Milton Courtright H. & W. Scofield Calvin Craven James McKee J. L. Anderson R. C. Anderson A. F. Anderson Mary l Laughead John Dawson Rebecca Laubach John A. Stewart

Trade Opportunity Campaign Promises Free Education

A persuasive listing outlines a program offering trade training with free education and medical care, pension after 20 years, pre dental work, wholesome meals, athletics, amusements, vacations with pay, and free medical attention to attract enrollment.

Quiet Title Suit Over Washington County Property

Plaintiffs allege absolute ownership in fee simple of real estate in Washington County Iowa and seek to quiet title against named defendants and unknown claimants due to errors in record title. The filing names multiple defendants and unknown claimants and sets September 8 1941 as the default date for defense at the Washington County Courthouse.

Washingtona Lodge and Rail Schedules Feature Local Transit

Regular meeting details for Washingtona Lodge No. 26 A F and AM listed. Rail and bus schedules show westbound and eastbound stops, daily and limited services, with agent names and depot ticket notes for trips across the region.

Washingtona Lodge A. Ff A. M Lee Holland W. M A. W. Yard Golden State Limited Californian Stessh Steel California Oo. M Davenport-Kansas City Southwest Limited Kansas City-Davenport Bourtis W. C. Bell

Quieting the Title in Washington County Iowa Case

The suit seeks to quiet and confirm title to described real estate for the plaintiffs and bar all unknown defendants and claimants from any right or title adverse to the plaintiffs. Defendants must appear before noon on September 8, 1941, at the Court House in Washington City, Washington County Iowa, or default and judgment will be entered. Attorney S. W. Livingston represents the plaintiffs.

District Court of Washington County Iowa City of Wash Ington S. W. Livingston Wm. H. Hopkins William H. Hopkins William A. Hopkins Clara E. Dutton Henry B. Gee Charles H. Abbott Jao W. Dutton C. H. Abbott Western World Insurance and Trust Company Martin L. Killgore George H. Hazelton Western World Insurance and Trust Co Orrin Kindall Orrin Kendall Francis Gardner Julia B. Abbott George H. Abbott Charles J. Abbott O. Kendall Orin Kindall Geo. H. Abbott Joshua K. Abbott J. K. Abbott Eliza Miner Mary Abbott Netta Abbott Isaac Simmons Julia T. Simmons James Weed A. O. Patterson Marvyn A. Patterson Chester Weed Mary Ann Patterson H. B. Gee L. Lafots City Washington Denny North

Methodist Group To Stage One Act Comedies In Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville Methodist church hosts two one act comedies and a ventriloquist act on Friday night. Casts include Doris Bradley Gladys Rose Chris Bradley Herbert Rich Tom Jordan Maurice Rose Beatrice Jordan Ruth Rich and Ethel Adelbert Mildred Anderson Larry Lemmond Dale Johnson James Martin Lewis Beenblossom Sophie Goonsmasher Leah Anderson Bonnie McFerland.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Methodist Church Drama Guild of Boston Doris Bradley Gladys Rose Chris Bradley Herbert Rich Tom Jordan Maurice Rose Beatrice Jordan Ruth Rich

Standing of Clubs In Major Leagues

Standings show New York leading with a .687 pace, Philadelphia and Washington in lower positions. Wednesday results include Washington 5 New York 3, New York 5 Washington 1, Detroit 4 Chicago 1, St. Louis 9 Cleveland 3, Boston 4 Philadelphia 0. Upcoming pitchers listed for Detroit Chicago New York Washington St. Louis Boston Philadelphia and other matchups.

L. Pet New York Igvogtaoe Oeenn Philadelphia Washington Detroit Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Boston Newhouser Bridges Trout Lee Humphries Auber Carrasquel Russo Peek Dean Niggeling Grove M. Harris Knott Babich Brooklyn Cincinnati Wwli Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Ee

Ventriloquist Bill Swygara to Appear Between Plays

Virgil Hering oversees properties while Walter Rich serves as stage manager for the program. Ty Lou Huston hosts. Between acts, ventriloquist Bill Swygara of Mt Pleasant performs and the special feature "Truman Welles," a wooden headed boy, is highlighted.

Ty Lou Huston Virgil Hering Walter Rich Bill Swygara Mt. Pleasant Truman Welles

Mrs. J. Hradek Dies in Wellman Hospital

Funeral services for Anna Kutehera Hradek will be held Friday at the Wellman Methodist Church with Rev. P. M. Conant presiding. Born near Richmond January 14, 1868, she died August 12 at St. Luke’s in Cedar Rapids after years of illness. She is survived by her husband, one daughter Mrs Otto Dennison, four sons William Joseph Edward Charles, four sisters and three brothers, and three grandchildren. One daughter and son Alvin died earlier. Burial is in Wellman cemetery.

Wellman Joseph P. Hradek Wellama P. M. Conant Anna Kutehera Hradek Richmond St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Hradek North English Williamsburg Otto Dennison West Branch William Joseph Edward Marion Charles Alvin

Harmony Notes From Harmony This Week

Harmony residents report social visits and travel updates. Charles Schiebel and family hosted relatives. Helen Chmelar returned to Chicago after visiting Bill Chmelar. Ralph Kelsey attended Mrs. Dunbar’s funeral. Ms Stead prepared for school starting September 1.

Harmony Richard Schiebel Della Miller Charles Schiebels Helen Chmelar Chicago Bill Chmelar Ralph Kelsey Columbus Junction Fair Evertt Schmitt Katie Schmitt Burlington

E A Leonhard 58 of Junction Dies

Elliot A. Leonhard 58 of Columbus Junction died at 2 45 this morning at the Bel hospital following an ailment. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by the Wells funeral home. He was employed locally and survived by his wife and two children.

E. A. Leonhard

Chicago 6 Pittsburgh 4 in day baseball

Chicago defeats Pittsburgh 6 to 4. Passeau improves to 10-9 for the Cubs while Butcher stands 12-7 for the Pirates. Also listed are New York at Boston with McGee 0-7 facing Hutchings 1-4.

Chicago Pittsburgh Poday Passeau Butcher New York McGee Boston Hutchings

Leonhard Rites Held For Muscatine Man

Funeral services will be held in Columbus Junction for Elliot A. Leonhard son of Mr and Mrs Henry Leshard born October 12 1882 in Muscatine He moved to Ambus as a child and later lived in Campana Texas Surviving are his widow LaVerne a daughter Marilyn a brother Joe T Leonhard and two sisters Louise Leontary and Mrs John Heme.

Muscatine Columbus Junction Richie Fauer Elliot A. Leonhard Henry Leshard Muscat Leonhard Pearl Whiteside Hilltop Cittanap LaVerne Campana Texas Marilyn Joe T. Leonhard Louise Leontary Davenport John Heme

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