Dempsey Family Update From Sioux City Wedding
Miss Lucy Dempsey returned home from Ned Dempsey's Thanksgiving wedding in Sioux City and resumed work at the National Bank. Her mother and sisters Miss Alice Dempsey and Miss Cecile Dempsey are visiting Mrs. C. F. Baldwin in Des Moines. Lucy delayed by bad roads and a severe cold.
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Lucy Dempsey
Ned Dempsey
Sioux City
the National Bank
Alice
Cecile Dempsey
C. F. Baldwin
Des Moines
Lucy
Regular Christian church supper serves 135 guests
The church supper was held last night with 135 served. Appreciation voiced by committee members Mrs. Harold Beenblossom Mrs. Roy Foss Mrs. Harry Donaldson Mrs. W. Jt. Cummings and Mrs. Glen Holden. Next supper set for December 19.
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Harold Beenblossom
Roy Foss
Harry Donaldson
W. JT. Cummings
Glen Holden
Sither’s Auto Parts
Muscatine
Pauline Clegg in cast of The Wise Men at Cornell
Pauline Clegg of Ainsworth, daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Clegg, a Cornell College student, appears in The Wise Men, a medieval miracle play presented by Cornell speech department students as a vesper service in Mt. Vernon Iowa on Sunday December 4. The Wise Men originates from Spain with two companion plays from Spain and France.
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Pauline Clegg
MT. Vernon
Iowa
J. M. Clegg
Ainsworth
Cornell College
Cornell
Spain
France
Washington Students to Perform at Fairfield Play Festival
A cast from Washington high school will present a light comedy The Wedding at Fairfield as part of the Iowa Nine Play Festival tonight. The Ottumwa troupe performs next Tuesday, with top players from both casts joining in a combined show here Thursday. Fairfield Ottumwa and Washington each stage a play tonight in Fairfield. tonight’s cast features George Masson groom Virginia Breitenbech bride Billy Cox best man and others under coach J A Taylor.
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Washington High School
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Washington
George Masson
Virginia Breitenbech
Billy Cox
Betty Wilson
Beulah Hervey
Quieting Title Suit In Washington County Iowa
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Burdette L Bowne and The Farmers Merchants Star Bank sue to quiet title to the south 148 feet of lot nine block three North Addition Washington Iowa Also named are Bates Superintendent of Banking and unknown claimants The petition alleges the plaintiffs are absolute owners in fee simple and seeks to bar all adverse claims arising from errors in the record title and to establish clear title in the plaintiffs in fee simple.
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Washington County
Iowa
Burdette L. Bowne
Farmers & Merchants Star Bank of
Washington
DPD
WV. Bates
City of
Clerk
the District Court of
Goodfellows Fund Starts as Christmas Appeal Opens
The Goodfellows fund launches with a first donation by George Preitenbech and a pledge of early gifts to reach a $300 goal by December 22. Chairman Glenn Eldridge notes transparency for donors, while the Y M C A and V S Men sponsor collections of canned fruit and early contributions to spread Christmas spirit to needy homes.
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Goodfellows Appeal
Glenn Eldridge
George Preitenbech
Goodfellows
V's Men’s Uh
Greyhound oldest pure bred dog of the world
The Greyhound is cited as the oldest pure bred dog known globally and nicknamed the dog of the Pharaohs. It is said to have originated in ancient Greece with its use spanning sport and courtly companionship. Ancient tapestries unearthed in ruins depict the breed in decorative form.
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Greece
Farm Bureau Reports 44 Percent Increase in Dues
Iowa Farm Bureau announces a 44 percent rise in paid in membership for 1934 ahead of the American Farm Bureau convention in Nashville Tennessee opening December 10. Secretary Treasurer Daisy V Williams cites drought area gains and strong township and county cooperation boosting statewide and national representation.
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Des Moines
Dec
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation
Nashville
Tenn
Daisy V. Williams
Xain
American Federation
Iowa Federation
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Chas. E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Rbwivan
Infected Toes Spur A Shiloh Community Trend
Highlights from Our Correspondents note several residents facing infections from ingrown nails. Mrs Gamble has recovered from a long lasting toe infection, while Mrs Lambert uses crutches after an ingrown toenail caused infection.
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Shiloh
John Gamble
Mra
Sam Lambert
Gambies
Boy Hurt Sledding Rerun Rennet Busy
A boy was injured while sledding as a rerun event drew crowds and busy activity around the slopes. Details on the incident are limited.
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Boy
Accident at school sends Averett Searcey to hospital
Averett Searcey son of Mrs Nellie Searcey was injured Tuesday when thrown from a sled while coasting at school. He was taken to Washington to Dr McLaughlin's office where two batteries were taken. Dr Carter of Richland attended him, and he received care at the Art Rose Enmhagen home for a few days.
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Averett, Searcey
Nellie Searcey
Washington
Notice to appear in district court for declaratory relief
Plaintiffs request general and equitable relief in a sui petition. Defendants are required to appear before noon on the second day of the next term of the District Court beginning January 1935 at the Court House in Washington Iowa. failure to appear will result in default and judgment as prayed. Attorney W. LIVINGSTON represents plaintiffs. 252 Dee 6-13-20-27
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District Court
City of
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Ss. W. Livingston
Crawfordsville Notes and Upcoming High School Event
Crawfordsville correspondent reports Olive Moore’s return from a two week visit with the Larthelows near Washington. Mrs Monson and Mrs Kauseher visited in Iowa City Tuesday. Despite poor roads, the high school operetta Way Out West is set for Friday December 7, with Wyandotte basketball postponed. The lecture on December 19 features John W. Frye Company magician acts including fire bowl feats.
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Crawfordsville
Olive Moore
Lincoln Larthelow
Washington
Marie Monson
Walter Kauseher
Iowa City
Wyman
John W. Frye Company
Washington visitors endure harrowing storm home to Kirksville
Mr and Mrs J E Lemmon of Washington journeyed with four Stephens College parents through a blizzard from Columbia Mo to Kirksville and Lancaster. A caravan of 20 cars, blocked by snowdrifts, faced delays as a heater failure, a fire, and a chilled infant tested nerves before reaching Lanecast er. The group, aided by a local hotel, endured long waits and lifesaving help from a doctor and local residents.
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Washington
Stephens College
Columbia
J. E. Lemmon
Mary Juliet
Kirksville
Stephens
Lanecaster
L. A
Jones
Smith
Lemmon
Brighton Bridge
Mary Isabelle Klein
Keota
Iowa Education Conference Set for December 19
Miss Agnes Samuelson announces a Citizens conference on education in Des Moines at the Savery hotel on December 19. Leaders from many Iowa organizations will send delegates to discuss public school problems and plan a forward-looking program. Several prominent citizens will speak on various aspects of the school system.
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Des Moines
Agnes Samuelson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Savery Hotel
Samuelson
Iowa
Iowa Hawkers Association
Iowa Department of the American Legion
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers
Tanaka Memorial described as secret plan for world conquest
The Tanaka Memorial is alleged to be a statement by Premier Tanaka outlining Japan's covert aims to conquer China and potentially dominate the United States and other nations. The existence and authenticity of the document have been disputed by historians.
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Tanaka
Japan
China
United States
Wooden Idols Veneration Hits Coastal Festival
Ko livian Indians blend pagan rite with Christian observance as they drink to the health of their wooden idols en route to their shrines.
Dog Watch to Bring 1000+ Iowa Vets to Des Moines Event
More than 1,060 former sailors and Marines from across Iowa are expected for the state-wide Dog Watch in Des Moines Sunday. Lt. Comm. M. W. Martinek, ex intelligence officer and Standard Oil executive, will give the banquet address. Division commanders listed include Ziceler, Pargour, Creak, Webster, Piper, Trabert, Reynolls, Severeld, and Kelly. Tickets available from listed officers or the Navy recruiting office in Burlington.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Miles
Comm. &. VY. Martinek
Great Lakes
Lews
Ralph Ziceler
Burlipeon
John H. Pargour
Marion
Creak
Ventour
Bennett A Webster
Mason City
Dayton Piper
Chariton
M. A. Trabert
Knoxville
Malcom Reynolls
Griswold
Joseph Severeld
Poone
Eugene Kelly
Sioux City
Navy
Burlington
Leslie Gates Heads Bureau in Franklin Township Meeting
Leslie Gates was elected president of the Franklin Farm Bureau with Mrs M J Atkinson as vice president and Miss Isabelle Comba as secretary treasurer. The meeting drew forty attendees despite bad roads at Franklin Center School after the third consecutive 100 patiol program. Robert Brasch gave an educational talk on Cow Testing association work. Rosalie Comba led the 1 H report and County Agent W J Roudabush spoke on Farm Bureau Achievement with movie showings.
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Franklin Township
Leslie Gates
M. J. Atkinson
Isabelle Comba
Franklin Centerchool
Robert Brasch
T. A. Toster
Fred Loneer
Gon
Rosalie Comba
W. J Roudabush
Farm Bureau
Milton's Blindness A Puzzle for Modern Doctors
Modern medical experts remain divided on the cause of John Milton's blindness. Historical accounts discuss various theories from glaucoma to optic nerve damage, but no consensus has emerged.
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Milton
Local Bantams Win at Packwood Show
Washington bantams win big at Packwood with Art Prall securing sixteen thirds and eight firsts eight seconds. Fred Downing with twelve entries takes six firsts and six seconds. Gerald Duncan shows four bantams winning two firsts and two seconds. About 250 chicks entered. next week they prepare for the Northern meet in La Crosse. Prall has a history of bantams at fairs and began in Atlantic during seventh grade.
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Washington
Southeastern Iowa Poultry Association
Packwood
Art Prall
Fred Downing
Gerald Duncan
Prall
Downings
Atlantic
Fred
Riverside Card Party Draws Crowd Despite Bad Roads
A large Riverside crowd gathered at St. Mary’s Hall for the fourth winter social of the season. Bridge and pinochle top scores and prizes were awarded to local parish families. about $60 net for the church. Also noted are local visits and arrivals including Miss Baschnagel and the Wolters families.
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Kuchre
George Horn
Mildred Schneller
Luella Yansky
Bunco
Phylli Kleppfer
Door
Peter Mougin
Edward Kueneman
Luren Mougin
Adrian Dale Fitzsimmons
Sisters of Charity
V. Dautremont
Edward Kyeneman
Joseph Pailliotet
C. V. Dautremont
Rotenburger
Magdalen Walsh
Yatton School
Outh
Riverside
Air Conditioning Sought for Army Hospitals in Civil War Era
An archival note recalls proposals to install air conditioning in army hospitals during the Civil War period, with discussions dating back to 1808 about improving medical facilities using climate control.
Furs Wanted at Gibsons Produce and Local Death Notices
Furs Wanted at Gibsons Produce Saturdays only. Muskrat season closed by January first. Mrs J J Smith of Ottumwa district deputy of the GC. A. Installed officers here last night and visited Mrs S J Soyd overnight. She travels to Des Moines to install officers tonight. G E Frey will be at Cy Bush residence Saturday. Funeral attendance included Robert Brinton and others from Des Moines to honor George Brinton. several relatives remained, planning travel home shortly. Auctioneer DFB Macon of Washington Iowa listed contact details. Dougall Campbell and Kyle visited Oskaloosa meeting Mrs H A Dougall and brought Mrs R V B Kennell of Des Moines following George Brinton’s death.
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Gibson's
J. J. Smith
Ottumwa
S. J
George Brinton
Robert Brinton
Bert Plaine
Kennel
Mayer
Brinton
Rankin
Georg
Renkin
DFB
Macon
Washington
Iowa
Dougall
Jifford Campbell
Paul Kyle
Oskaloosa
H. A. Dougall
Des Moines
R. V B. Kennell
University Opera Presents Blossom Time at Wisconsin
William Stewart stars as the leading tenor in the University Players production of Blossom Time at the University of Wisconsin. The show runs ten nights starting December 10 with Stewart singing five performances. His family plans to attend a performance in Madison.
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William Stewart
University Players
University of Wisconsin
William
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