Depositors Testify In Bank Closure Inquiry
A district court session focused on depositors of the closed Farmers and Merchants State bank. Depositors questioned about a preclosure circular claiming the bank’s sound condition. Witnesses included Eli Applegate Frank W Frank Shelangousti WM Black and Mrs Neill among others detailing meetings deposits and withdrawals surrounding the bank’s collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Eli Applegate
Frank W
Frank Shelangousti
WM. Black
S&s
HH Neill
Hugh Dowgall
J. A. Porter
Applegate
D-Positore
Hank’s Effette Hy Attorneya
Neill
Daniel
Douratte
Portey
A. BR. Carr
Joana
J. L. Brookhart
J. A. Henge
G. T. Hadlock
State Bank
Heng
Rate Department
Rondraverey
Rase
Mr. Hadlock
Eak
R. R. Noonan
F. Y. Welte
T. A. Michels
Keota Man Injured In Cattle Drive Accident
Warren Carrie of the Singmaster farm near Keota injured when his horse slipped and trampled him, breaking his right leg. He was taken to Washington for medical care. Frank Campbell, 66, noted in southeast Iowa insurance and masonry circles, died at his Mitton home after a five day illness. The Black Museum at Scotland Yard received a surprise visit from the Prince of Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Carrie
Singmaster
Keota
Mr. Carrie
Washington
Oitumwas
Frank Campbell
Iown Insurance
Maronic
Mitton
London
Black Museum
Scotand Yard
Prince of Wales
Dare's Mentha Pepsin Remedy Ad From Adt
An advertisement touts Dare's Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting stomach remedy. It claims quick relief from gas indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and related symptoms. The copy emphasizes pleasant taste tonic benefits and general wellbeing with daily use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Dare
J. E. Lemmon
Advt
Lincoln to Open New Radio Station in Nebraska
Lincoln announces a new radio station by the Nebraska Buick Automobile Company on 4340.7 meters with programming at 8 30 PM. The station invites the public to tune in tomorrow and celebrate its birthday with prize giveaways for radio fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Nebraska Buick Automobile Companies
No After Effects From War Gas Say Chemical Experts
Washington reports that the Army Chemical Warfare Service declares there are no lasting after effects from gas exposure. Major General Amos Fries cites scientific data, casualty figures, and medical verdicts from British French and American doctors to refute fears of tuberculosis or permanent injury among veterans. He notes public opinion resists this view and aims to persuade 110 900 000 people that gas is humane and effective in war.
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Washington
Army Chemical Warfare Service
France
Amos Fries
Chemical Warfare Service
Fries
Chemical Service
General Fries
Local News Briefs and Health Update
Frank Sage traveled to Des Moines on a business trip. Tommy Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Will G Stewart of South Town avenue, is improving after tetanus from a badly cut wind. Serum given Monday and last night. he retains little nourishment but shows better heart action. Mr and Mrs Chris Hertig of Wayland shopped in town. Mr and Mrs J A Lele drove to Washington to shop. Peanut Cluster special for Saturday 28 cts per lb, 2 lbs for 55 cts. Home made and good. Chocolat Shop East Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Stewart
Will G. Stewart
South Town Avenue
East Side
Local shops advertise gifts and groceries in Washington area
Keota shoppers visit Washington and Keota residents report purchases at Westphal's and Crail's. Corrine Martin and Anna Henderson visit grandparents, James Winings and Frank Sodam travel from Burlington after church remodeling work. Dirigold tableware and linen handkerchiefs on sale. candy lines, salted nuts, and a toilet set highlighted for Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Winings
Frank Sodam
Burlington
St. James Catholic Church
New Music Course Makes Good Start at Junior High
More pupils than expected enrolled in instrumental music classes opening yesterday at the Junior High. Forty seven students across sixth, seventh, and eighth grades study violin and cornet under Mrs. A. Dickerson. Milburn McKay directs trombone saxophone and other instruments. Classes meet weekly on Wednesdays for one hour. A morning assembly featured four Washington musicians Robert Grimes Everette Griffith Milan Shields and Ralph Thompson in instrumental performances with Miss Edith Boileau accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dickerson
Milburn McKay
Washington
Robert Grimes
Everette Griffith
Milan Shielde
Ralph Thompson
Edith Boileau
Ethel Stacy
Ruth Lemley
Seventeen Washington Boys to Attend Conference
Supt J Hf Poet will lead seventeen Washington boys to the older hors conference in Keokuk on December 4 5 and 6 The party represents Hi Y club Clifford Baker Dunham Morrison Stanley McConnell Kenneth Anderson Harold Johnston Presbyterian church David Elder Vernon Witting John Shields Baptist Charles Grayson Norman Sage First United Presbyterian Richard Stewart Ernest Simpson Methodist Tawrenne McKune Harold Finch Lloyd Tucker James Bambrick Edwin Griffith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hf
Washington
Keokuk
Hi Y Club
Clifford Baker
Dunham Morrison
Stanley McConnell
Kenneth Anderson
Harold Johnson
Presbyterian Church
David Elder
Vernon Witting
John
Social Gatherings Highlight St James Club and Local Societies
The St James club at St James church hosted a party for about a hundred with euchre prizes won by John Buckley and Miss Henrietta Whittaker. Other society notes mention the West Chester W C T U meeting on child welfare, the Harmony club gathering at Mrs James Swift, and small social events hosted by Mrs Marshall Gannon and the Just Us club with fourteen members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Tate
Just Us Club
Dan Borher
Dillinger
John Ritten
Garden club events and Christmas preparations noted
Mrs. Tom Harvey and others hosted a dressy fortnightly gathering with a stunt by the initiation committee featuring Mrs Bert Yard. A two course linen con was served by the hostess with Mrs Rittenhouse and Mrs Turnipseed assisting. Mrs Alfred Baldrige of Washington will address the Guirden club on shrubs and perennial borders at Mrs Carl Seashore’s home. Mrs Baldrige will visit Leigh Wallace during her stay. The Fortnightly child study department met at Mrs Ralph Shannon’s home on Christmas topics. Mrs Harry Ward read A Christmas Present for a Lady by Myra Kelley. Mrs M H Sartor spoke on decorating and gifting for Christmas. Mrs Corbin and Mrs Sartor spoke on starting the real Christmas spirit in children. Ladies exchanged ideas and shared fancy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City Press Citizen
Alfred Baldrige
Washington, Lowe
Guirden
Carl E. Seashore
North Linn Street
Baldrige
Leigh Wallace
Ralph Shannon
Harry Ward
Myra Kelley
M. H. Sartor
Sarl Corbin
Methodist group to host potato chip and candy sale
The Intermediate League of the Methodist church invites the public to a homemade fresh potato chip and candy sale on Saturday December 5 from 1 to 2 PM at Cunningham's store located at 4912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Cunningham's
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Tee
FL & M. Bank
Frank Sage
Des Moines
Chris Hertig
Wayland
Mrs. J. A. Lele
Mar Zel
Nettie Statler
Sheffield Plate
Weetphal
Mies Corrine Martin
Keoin
Mes
Mart Mc Dowell
Chocolate Shop
Mira Anna Henderson
Sigourney
1. Beach
Poe
Matt Smith
Chicago
Smith's Emporium
Dirigold
Westphal's
Porto Rico
Crail's
Nora Bennett
Westphels
West Chester
Lucy Leet
J. A. Henderson
Near East
Harmony Club
James Swift
Teresa Vusline
John McLaughlin
R. J. Davidson
Kennedy
Lloyd Swift
Marshall Gannon
the Child Study Department of
Marion Ave
Hebron Brand
Red Circle
A & P Cleanser
Atlantic
Pacific
S. Marion Ave
Stephen’s
North Side Square
Mary Ann
Breese
Krouth
H. J. Ward & Co
Ncer Coats
Albrecht Furs
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