Parsons Students Enjoy Thanksgiving Visit in Boston Home
Dorothea Jenista Harriet Merrill and Mary Witting Parsons students spent Thanksgiving with the Wittings in Boston. Social hour followed the visit with refreshments. The item notes multiple social and family movements including Des Moines trip and local class activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dorothea Jenista
Chicago
Harriet Merrill
New York City
Mary Witting
Parsons
Smaller Wheat Crop Predicted in 1940
Chicago December 5 Private crop experts forecast a 1940 winter wheat crop of 389 million bushels, the smallest since 1933 and the second smallest since 1917, due to four months of drought in the southwest field areas and poor crop condition as of December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Widmer Family of Oregon Visits Wayland Kin
Oregon visitors Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Widmer from Albany spent days with relatives in Wayland and attended a large family dinner at J. J. Roth's home. Thanksgiving gatherings included the Roth, Bergh, and Wittmer families with multiple relatives from nearby towns. Locals noted illness and teaching posts among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Elmer Widmer
Albany
Ure
Elmer
J. J. Roth
Beverly
Laverne Farmer
Iowa City
Milton
Lloyd
Clarence Roth
Henry Widmers
P. J. Roth
Ezra Gingerich
Chris Orendorf
Gertrude Rinner
Rosehill
Florence Bergh
Creston
Sam Bergh
Kara Wittmer
D. O. Davison
Otto Frey
J. H. Wittmer
Mary
David Wittmer
Madelyn Nuss
Burlington
Gordon Rham
Newbury
C. BE
William Penner
Penner
Wilma Craber
Ta Juata
Colo
Joe Graber
Albert Over
Ben Over
Verna
Ohio
Amasa Miller
Res Albert Over
Luxar Creek
C. K. Schantz
Gilbert Schantz
Cedar Falls
Allee Schantz
Jo Ann
Gary
Ind
Progress Club
A. A. Jackson
Deel
Eda Boshart
Masonry to Hold Work in Second Degree Wednesday Night
Ray Cox, worshipful master, announces that work in the second degree will be conducted Wednesday night at the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cox
Finland receives five dollar telegraph from citizen
Rolland MacFayden sent five dollars by telegraph to Finland's minister of defense. He explained it as a fin for Finland from an average man, an ex service man and citizen, saluting a country that has what it takes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Rolland MacFayden
Finland
Mrs Crone Reviews Life Of Benjamin Franklin
Mrs Frank Crone Saturday reviewed Carl van Dorn's Life of Benjamin Franklin as part of Book Week. The biography traces Franklin from childhood through his life as a printer, scientist, and statesman, noting his push for press freedom, library founding, and eventual independence from Britain. Franklin’s early schooling, printing career, scientific pursuits, and roles in Pennsylvania government are summarized, ending with his death at 84 and wide mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crone
Carl van Dorn
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Josiah Franklin
Boston
England
James
Benjamin
New York
Philadelphia
Keith
London
Deborah Reed
Pennsylvania Gazette
Pennsylvania
Academe
The
University, of Pennsylvania
Europe
Lngland
Couple Sues Neighbors for $10 000 in Threats Case
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Den Heuval of near Wright sue Mr. and Mrs. Walter Plate for 10000 dollars alleging threats and assault. The two families are neighbors.
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Oskalogla
Henry van den Heuval
Near Wright
Walter Plate
Sweden Calls Out Reservists to Defend Frontiers
Reports say Sweden mobilizes reservists to defend borders as fighting continues in the north. Finnish troops and volunteers make strong stands on the Arctic coast while Karelia and Petsamo communications lag. Soviet warships and red planes were sighted near Petsamo, with bombing reported at Salmijarvi and Lolochoki. Snow blankets the southern front as Helsinki marks its independence anniversary with empty streets.
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Arctic
Karelia
Petsamo
Norway
Svanvik
Norwegian
Salmijarvi
Lolochoki
County Declamatory Contest Set at Brighton December 6
The Washington county declamatory contest will be held December 6 at the high school auditorium in Brighton. Contestants from West Chester Riverside Crawfordville and Ainsworth will attend with Mary Coates Parson's college instructor serving as judge. Brighton entrants include David Wentworth Helen Schooley and Mildred Horner.
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Rona Helmick
Brighton
Washington County
West Chester
Riverside Crawfordaville
Ainsworth
Mary Coates Parson
David Wentworth
Helen Schooley
Mildred Horner
Christmas Tree Event at Bethel in Bethel Courtn
Plan Christmas program tree and Santa at Bethel on December 22. Local families and students shared Thanksgiving with relatives and neighbors. teachers plan meetings and schools host holiday events. community notes include visits and illness updates.
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Bethel
Ruth Gideon
Bethel, Pee
Santa
Bethel Couren
Mary Gaie Letts
Nevada
Royd Letts
Mother dies after stroke as son born by Caesarean
Mrs. Mike Pazlik, 41, suffered a noon Sunday stroke and died about 8:30 p.m. The baby John Michael Pazlik was delivered by Caesarean and is reported in good condition. She leaves a husband and four children. Nearby visitors and town families are named in this brief community notice.
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Melrose
Mike Pazlik
Pazlik
T. A. Moran
John Michael
Patlik
Journal Sale Date Column and Closing Out Sale Notices
Dec events show Roy Hahn near Havre and Howard Pearson estate sale near Washington Oregon and Riverside roads. Midway Sale Co. advertises weekly auctions at Columbia Junction while Community Sale runs each Friday at City Feed Yard.
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Roy Hahn
Havre
Howard
Pearson
Harold H. Pearson
Washington
Washington-Riverside Road
Midway Sale Co
Columbia Junction
Destitute People In Cleveland Left Starved for Aid
In Cleveland on December 5 single persons and childless couples were cut off from direct relief rolls. Social workers advised feeding themselves through grocery credit or help from friends and relatives. Miss Catherine Cronen, city relief administrator, said more singles and childless sought help, but officials told them to manage on their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Catherine Cronen
City Relief Administration
Armory Equipment Fund Drive and Dedication Program
Community leaders urge Washington residents to fund armory equipment as part of a larger dedication program starring the governor, a band concert, vaudeville acts, and troop demonstrations. Troop F highlights National Guard value and local spending while the armory offers space for public use beyond military needs. Plans include eleven floor show acts with Mary Jo, Jack and Lee, Arlene, and Martyn among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Downing
Washington
National Guard
Iowa
Downing
Mary Jo
Jackie Hayes
Henry Frerichs of Columbus Junction Dies
Henry Frerichs a 40 year old farmer of Columbus Junction died about 9:50 a m Monday at St Luke s hospital Davenport after several weeks illness He was born near here July 15 1899 son of Mr and Mrs Henry Frerichs Surviving are his widow Helen Peterson and a son Kenneth Funeral services were held at the home and Cairo Evangelical church with Rev L B Deedrick officiating Burial was in Kossuth cemetery Also reported were funeral services for Mrs Catherine Ross 63 lifelong resident buried in Columbus City cemetery She was married to P Ross in 1893 and survived by two daughters nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren plus two brothers and a sister Everett Stapp returned from Bellevue hospital Muscatine after treatment for injuries from a corn picker accident The Shellbarger family and Shellbark club activities are noted along with an oyster supper in the Community building
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Galesburg
W. Frank Martin
Martin
W. A. Martin
Edna Martin Saunders
LaPlata
Neva Long
Vinton
LaMonte Williams
Hamilton
Vist
Karl Mathe
Adam Kasowsky
Denver
Colo
Dan Bailey
Herman and
Sally of
Ames
B. C. Tracey
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Henry Frerichs
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Here
Helen Peterson
Kenneth
Cairo Evangelical Church
L. B. Deedrick
Wil
Kossuth Cemetery
Guy Masonholder
Vernon Brown
Fredonia
Everett Stapp
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
P. Shellabarger
S. L. Olson
Peoria
Ill
Free Digestive Relief From Excelsior Springs Water Treatments
Advertises a free descriptive Digest for digestive ailments including acid stomach nervous indigestion and colitis. Claims thousands relieved and offers to send a patient list from the Medical Bureau Hall of Waters Excelsior Springs Missouri Box 1LH10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Springs
Medical Bureau
Hall OF Waters
Notice of Probate of Codicil to Will in Washington County
Notice in District Court Iowa Washington County announces probate of a codicil to the last will of S R Wallace deceased dated November 10 1937. Hearing is set for December 11 1923 at 9 00 AM at the Washington Court House before the District Court or the Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
S. R. Wallace
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Codicil probate notice issued in Washington Iowa
Persons interested are notified and required to appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as a codicil to the last will and testament of the deceased. By order of R R Noonan, Clerk of the District Court. Dated Washington Iowa December 4 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Noonan
District Court
Washington
Iowa
Jail Terms Offer Alternative to Jail Time at Court
Three men pleaded guilty to intoxication and were sentenced by Police Judge Co. C. Maddy to attend church at least once weekly for 20 weeks or serve 30 days in jail. The ruling links religious attendance to punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otimwa
Co. C. Maddy
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FOX
Benchley
Llan Lane
PSC
Philathea S.S
Minnie Sutter
Dan Orendert
Lavern Blosser
Low Point
Morton
Emery Elgsti
Jacob Elgsti
Alka Seltzer
Rye
Coun
Dorothy Lamour
Akim Tamiroft
John Howard
E. Widmer
Oregon
Frigidaires
Cisco
Masons
Mrs. Crone
Mr. Franklin
Sweden
Ported
U. S
Veikko Utoinen
Helsinki
Ida Kelpela
Church Plan
Sterling Holmes
Donald
Rose Fitzgerald
Ben Fitzgerald
Lois
Delbert Holmes
Dale
George Wallace
Elsie
Walter Longer
Willis
Elizabeth
Gideon
Cyrus Birka
Max
Martha
Charley Kolosick
Ernest Green
Marie
Ruth
Mae Gideon
Charley Plecker
Davis Bros
Mary Swolensky
Frank Nemec
Betty
Lone Tree
Albert Novy
Charley Horak
Jackson Township
Fairview
Egypt
Bethel C. E. 'S
Alice Wulf
Charley Kolesick
Karl
Ray Niffenegger
Bob
Chas. Rothlisberger
Mae
Ernest Gideon
Palestine School
Alice Rothlisberger
Statler
Plecker
P. A. Tracy
Patricia
Cedar Rapids
Tracy
Frank Swisher
Bloomfield
Jim Whistler
Forest Henry
Verne Wolfe
Goldie Weidner
Maude Brinton
Paola
Kan
Addie Brinton My
J. F. Koch
Lorne McNeese
Diane
Leland Horton
Harold Hob
Mt. Pleasant
Journal
Brown
Jack and Lee
Mary Lou
Arlene
Martyn
Honolulu
Jean Marie
Bert Blurts
Ophy
Junction
Cairo
Shellbark Club
Goodrich
ROE
AIR Footwear
Pesin
Victoria
LaSalle Street
Michigan Boulevard
Hotel Victoria
Clark
van Buren Streets
Jen Jove
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