Mrs. Bickel and Lyne kin visit from Chicago
Mrs. W. F. Bickel and daughter Verna returned from Chicago with the Century of Progress guests Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lyne of Oskaloosa. The Lynes visited the Bickel home, while Mrs. Lyne is Mrs. Bickel’s sister. The Bunce family will host their grandson John Lyman Bunce of Des Moines this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bickel
Verna
Chicago
Russell Lyne
Oskaloosa
Lyns
Bickel
Lyne
Lyman Bune
John Lyman Bunce
Des Moines
Virginia McCutchan
John
Ralph Bunce
New sponge rubber arch support aids natural arch relief
A new sponge rubber metatarsal arch support complements the natural arch support to relieve arch strain. The device adds cushioning for the metatarsal area, aiming to reduce fatigue and improve comfort in daily wear.
Miss Helen Livingston to Attend UCLA This Weekend
Local notes list Miss Helen Livingston heading to Los Angeles to enroll at the University of California Los Angeles. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs W A Herbrechtsmeyer of Charles City and many attending fairs and events in Chicago and Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Livingston
Los Angeles
University of California At
W. A. Herbrechtsmeyer
Charles City
W. A. Gibson
Charles Barker
Chicago
Earl Barker
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Washington Day at Iowa State Pair Caravan Planned
Washington Day is announced for Wednesday with a caravan leaving in the morning led by the Municipal band. Cars will be decorated to identify Washington and promote the community at the fair plaza. Residents urged to join, notify President Scott of the Better Washington club by Tuesday evening. drivers admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa State
Municipal Bend
Scott
Washington Club
Scott Furniture Store
Funeral of T. H. Jones Held Today
Funeral services for Thomas Hugh Jones a 69 year old Col umbus City township farmer were held at his home at 2 30 pm at Zion Congregational church Rev M G Jones of Clarks Nebraska officiated and burial was in Cambrian cemetery Born in Aberystwyth Wales February 5 1864 he settled in the Welsh settlement and later bought a farm near Columbus City. Mrs W S Tannery dies in Columbus Junction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Thomas Hugh Jones
Columbus City Township
Zion Congregational Church
M. G Jones
Clarks, Nebr
Cambrian Cemetery
Jones
Aberysttwyth
Wales
Dr Glen Rowley Attends Davenport District Communion
Dr Glen Rowley of Mt Vernon Davenport district superintendent attended the Methodist church service yesterday morning. He and Leigh W Soule assisted Dr Witzigman in conducting the communion. Paul Gard of Cedar Rapids sang a fine vocal solo with his wife at the piano. Rowley’s daughter Margaret accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rowley
Mt. Vernon
Davenport
Leigh W. Soule
Witzigman
Paul Gard
Cedar Rapids
Local residents share visits across towns
Winfield hosts Mr and Mrs C L Rogers and four sons while John EB Long hosts guests. Howard Wright and family visited Wade Ferguson home in Wellman with Treva Ferguson returning for weekend. Cotter near residents Mrs Jones and son visit church. Lisbon’s Constance Gardner visits her uncle Harry Sizer. Charles Brown travels to Montana for two weeks. Des Moines residents Mrs C A Gruber and Betty Lou visit Shelabarger parents. Shellabarger family moves to Waterloo as Paul Shellabarger stays in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Rogers
Winfield
John EB. Long
Howard Wright
George Ferguson
Wade Ferguson
Wellman
Treva Ferguson
W. E. Jones
Near Cotter
Jones
John Jones
Constance Gardner
Lisbon
Harry Sizer
Charles Brown
Montana
P. G. Widmer
Mr Swartz
Wayland
Art Swift
Dorothy Morrison
Cedar Rapids
Bertha Benda
Gale McCannon
Ray Minick
C. A. Gruber
Betty Lou
Des Moines
Gruber
H. M. Shelabarger
Paul Shellabarger
Waterloo
Shellabarger
Chicago
Duncan families reunion and local sports results at Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction Aug 26 about seventy attended the Duncan families reunion at Chautauqua park. Officers reelected were Harry Edwards president Ada Hamil vice president Nevada Acheson secretary treasurer. Winfield Kittenball beat Cotter six three and Standard Oilers defeated Cairo eleven six. Nevada Acheson returned from University Hospital Iowa City after an operation. Several visitors from across states stopped by including Hilton Barker from Hawaii visiting J H Barker and others from Leavenworth Kansas Rock Island St Paul Minn and Davenport. Farm Bureau women of Columbus City township held activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Duncan
Columbua Chautauqua Park
Harry Edwards
Ada Hamil
Nevada Acheson
Winfield
Cotter
Standard Oilers
Cairo
Fairgrounds
Iowa City
Bruce
St. Paul
Minn
R. J. McCleary
Farm Bureau
Columbus City
Explosion at What Cheer Kills Four in Store Blast
Four men die in What Cheer Iowa blast blamed on unknown ignition. Two killed instantly when ceiling collapsed on them during the store explosion in Keokuk County. Fire departments from Oskaloosa Sigourney Belden and Hornbuckle aided. total loss about 30,900 with stock and fixtures insured for 2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathers
Bruhn
Oskaloosa
Sigourney
Belda
Hornbure
Harlan
Roland
What Cheer
Keokuk County
Oskaloosa Takes Close Horseshoe Match At Washington
Eight horseshoe pitchers from Oskaloosa defeated Washington eight to seven in a tight contest of 32 games to 31. Each side has won a game, rubber match expected soon. Crowd witnessed the close score as Washington's four top pitchers were away. Participants included Sam Warren Ernie Miller Dewey Davis Carson Wilson Ray Steinbeck William Roberta Meredith and Blattner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoe
Oskaloosa
Washington
Andy Blattner
Mr. Blattner
Sam Warren
Ernie Miller
Dewey Davis
Carson Wilson
Ray Steinbeck
William Roberta
Meredith
Blattner
Record expected Labor Day crowd at Century of Progress
Chicago on August 28 predicts record turnout for Labor Day at the Century of Progress with Gen. Hugh Johnson as principal speaker. John Fitzpatrick and Ruben G. Soderstrom anticipate the largest fair crowd, centering events in the Hall of Science with delegations from Illinois and neighboring states arriving to greet Gen Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hugh Johnson
NRA
Johnson
Washington
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
Ruben G. Soderstrom
Illinois Federation of Labor
Fitzpatrick
Illinois
Moline
Gen
Lenox R. Lohr
Balloon tire inventor Alden IL namesake
Inventor Putnam of Lansing Michigan is credited with the balloon tire design, widely reported as originating in Alden Illinois. The claim ties the invention to Putnam from Lansing with the balloon tire concept gaining traction in early automotive history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden IL
Putnam
Lansing Mich
Dr Hender Joins Clearview Sanitarium Staff in Davenport
Dr R A Hender after post graduate study at Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport joins staff at Clearview Psychopathic Sanitarium Davenport in addition to ongoing postgraduate work He will return to Washington Wednesdays and Saturdays but will miss next Wednesday. Local notes list extended family visits and upcoming meetings including Eureka Ladies Aid event August 30 with Leona Finch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Hender
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
Clearview
Hear Eastwood Jr Sermon at Keota on Vacation
Twenty Washington residents attended a Keota service to hear Rev. Walter Eastwood Jr. preach at a union Presbyterian Baptist United Presbyterian gathering. He is vacationing from his pastorate in Iselin New Jersey. He previously spoke at Keota last Sunday while a Princeton Seminary student. Attendees included Mrs. R L McGugin Mrs W M Fitzwilliam Mr and Mrs Will Kerr Mr and Mrs Will Graff Mr and Mrs Ivan Rehmel Mr and Mrs George Clapper Mr Will Cook Mr and Mrs A R Schmoeller and daughter Lucile Miss Margaret Alice Stewart Dr FLW Eastwood Sherr Welch and daughter Mrs Esther Condit and Miss Capitola Brindley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keota Phio
Walter Eastwood
Presbyterians
Baptist
United Presbyterians
Iselin
Keota
Princeton Seminary
R. L. McGugin
W. M Fitzwilliam
Local residents share news from Wellston and beyond
Mrs. W. H. Brinning moves to Washington near A L Young's. Clyde Knight and Cairo Nebraska couple welcome Peggy Ann a three pound twelve ounce daughter. David family visits from Stanwood attend church and visit friends. Estelle David, sixth grade teacher in Oakland near Shenandoah. Evelyn Van Zanty Grinnell becomes bookkeeper at Iowa Continental. Fastwood Eastwood World’s Fair trip to Chicago. revival return. Stella Palmer Audrey Palmer travel Stuart Sioux Falls Woodbury county. Beatrice Wilson returns to Crawfordsville Journal. Alm family visits Ream Carson. Edwin Alm cousin of Ream. Helen Bailey Davyenport visits Ed Mick. Livingstons plan Winterset trip then Chicago. Net Samson to Chicago and Jackson MI. Claude Tucker family return from Aurora after world's fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brinning
Estelle
Stanwood
United Presbyterian Church
Friends
Davidson
Dave McLaughlin
Edwin
Earl Simpson
D. N Anwyl
Oakland
Shenandoah
Evelyn van Zanty
Grinnell
Iowa Continental Telephone Office
D. N Anwylom
Fastwood
Walter Eastwood
Iselin
N. J
Chicago
Walter Fastwood
Stella Palmer
Audrey Palmer
Stuart Iown
Sioux Falls
S. C
Woodbury County
Beatrice Wilson
Journal Office
Crawfordsville
Edwin Alm
Laverne
Lucille
Alm
Alfred Johnson
Rockford, Ill
Ream
Carson
J. E. Ream
W T. Carson
Helen Bailey
Davyenport
Ed Mick
Dave Livingston
Dave
Bob
Winterset
Keifer Improves After Illness and Home Care
W J Keifer, once very ill, is reported to be improving and sat up in a chair on Saturday. He spent time in hospital but is now cared for at home. Auctioneer D F Macon of Washington Iowa notes. Miriam Palmer and Mrs R L Coulter plan to travel to Newton Tuesday for Palmer household goods and to Des Moines for the state fair. Raymond Fritz went to Des Moines Saturday for the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Keifer
D. F. Macon
Washington
Iowa
Miriam Palmer
R. L. Coulter
Newton
Palmer
Des Moines
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Home, Sweet Home
Charlie Ruggles
Mary Boland
Phillins & Hebner
West Side Druggists
Selby
A. E. Atchison
North Side
Robert Stutsman
McKesson
Wardrobe Cleaners
S.W. Corner Square
Ical News
Helen Wilson
R. L. Lytle
City Hall
D Jack
Loretta Walker
Cedar Falls
Keokuk
D. C
Ruth Lemley
Virginia
Capitola Brindley
George Wilkin
Verle Gallagher
W. J. Masson
G. E. Davis
Betsy
Phillips Smith
Ft. Morgan
Colo
Mary Harbaugh
Smith
Harbaugh
Hi H. Harbauch
T. H. Jones
Dr. Rowley
Martha Butler
Daryl Mathers
Mr. Mathers
Washington and Haskins
C. N. Johnston
J. D. Helmick
Fredonian
Orlo Crooks
Hlairaburg
W. A. Dunn
Harry Paxson
Chicago Fair
R. L. Gibson
Gibson
Robert Tait
Baltimore
P. C. Coast
Howard McCleery
Elmer Rownd
Billy
Little Rock
Ark
Alice Rownd
J. R. Atchison
Oklahoma City
J. R. Atcchison
Washington, D. C
Ralph Shannon
Bill
Don Benz
Vic Westmhal
Ralph Gibsone
Art Verall
Fred J. Moor
George FE. Moore
Helen
Eon
A. T. Drinkle
Car
Grace Conner
W. M. Conner
Walter G. Conner
Camp Dodge
Frank Casey
Jim Casey
Frank Kos
Clifford Brady
Vic Crone
Harry Ward
Cafe Baird
Charles Gilbert
Edith Faris
Clarence Klepler
Helen and
Doris
Jay Brown
Fritz Field
Eureka Ladies Aid
Leona Finch
Hear Eastwood, Jr
Walter
Journal
East End Grocery
J. K. Kunath
East
Washington St
Washington Cleaners
South Side
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Squibb's
THE
Iowa Benevolent Society
Sarah E. Helwick
Fiz Blue
iLoToe
John Shields & Sons
Fairfield
Ind
Joe Halk
Patreleld
Klein Klothing Ko
Washington, Iowa
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