Local Shoppers and Tradesmen Featured in Town Scene
West Chester visitor Robert A. Ross and Columbus Junction resident Miss Martha Smylie called on local businesses. Notices note discounts on water bills ending Monday December 10, and Mrs Myrta Jeffrey's friends farewelled her at the train to California, with many townsfolk commenting on a cerise morning sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Ross
West Chester
Martha Smylie
Columbus Junction
New York
Chicago
Sither’s
Henry Vollmer
Burlington
Vollmer
Thie
Miss Myrta Jeffrey
California
Howard Jeffrey
Pasadena
Christmas shopper notes and local visits fill town week
Local notes record Miss Margaret Duff’s health, festive shop displays improving daily, and a Westinghouse Food Mixer demonstration at the office tonight and Monday. Iowa Southern Utilities figures Chris Widmer and Nort Seeley visit for Christmas shopping, while families from Wayland Burlington and Keokuk move through the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Chris Widmer
Wayland
Electric Coffee Maker Demonstration Draws Attendees
A Washington Bureau meeting drew a crowd including Charlie Schaffer and Mrs Carl Ander, with Helen from Wellman and Mr and Mrs John Pladang from Wellman also present. Kalona residents Mrs G Hi Feld and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Charlie Schaffer
Wewae
Carl Ander
Helen
Near
Wellman
Washington
John Pladang
G Hi Feld Kalona
Bureau
Expulsion Move Over Hungarian Leader Stirs Belgrade Crisis
Premier Julius Goemboes of Hungary summoned his Belgrade minister Waldemar Ritter Von Alth for a report on mass expulsions of Hungarians from Yugoslavia in retaliation for the assassination of King Alexander. Belgrade reports claim 18 000 people would be expelled as Yugoslavia accuses Hungary of sheltering the terrorist group behind the king's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Goemboes
Hungary
Belgrade
Waldemar Ritter von Alth
Yugoslavia
Alexander
Annual Report of County Agent Presented at Meeting
The county agent reviews a year of Farm Bureau activity including 177 meetings with 10 146 attendees 4 766 in person visits 8 600 phone calls 699 first class letters and 92 circulars to 2 400 each. Emphasis on group contacts office work and county shelter demonstrations plus progress in 4 H clubs and women's division. The report notes stronger membership assets and an efficient office ready for expanded work next spring inviting all to attend the achievement day and meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Organization
Farm Bureau
County Home Project Committee
Homer Birney
Fred Bey Elected Master of Washington Masons
Fred Bey was elected master of the Washington lodge of Masons for next year at the annual election held last night. Francis Skipton, Merritt McDanel, George IL Mee Daniel, and A. W. Yard were elected to key posts. The new master will appoint others and installation is set for Friday evening, Jan. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bey
Washington Lodge of Masons
Francis Skipton
Merritt McDanel
George IL
Mee Daniel
A. W. Yard
St Nicholas Visits Michels Home in Washington
German tradition brings a visit from St Nicholas on December 6. In the Michels household the figure enters through the door and tosses treats into the living room. The Michels children, though not placing shoes, enjoy the holiday surprise delivered in costume by a welcome visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Nicholas
St. Nicholas
Washington
Michels
T. A. Michels
Birthday notices brighten Washington county list
Little Carol Ellen Walker born December 4 to Mr and Mrs H A Walker and taken home December 6. Duane Finke turns four, celebrated by grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Finke on South Second Avenue. Oscar Bjork born 1853 in Sweden observed in Three Quarter Century club. Mrs Mary Deuel born 1854 to be recognized Sunday. Mrs Paul Snakenberg hosts birthday today near Wallace school. Willard Patterson turns birthday today with cake and party. his real date is December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ellen Walker
H. A. Walker
Dee
Washington County Hospital
Karl Finke
Crawfordsville
Duane Finke
Esterday
Will Finke
South Second Avenue
Duane
Sweden
Oscar Bjork
Washington
Lova North Fifth Avenue
Mary Deuel
Washington County
Paul Snakenberg
Wallace School
Drama
Willard Patterson
W. A. Patterson
Wellman
Rt. 4
Willard
Lexington Standard School
Isadora Meyers
Louise Chloe
Lyle A. Wilcox
Helen
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Junior High Faculty
Junior high women teachers honor four December birthdays at Miss Ethel McCreedy and Miss Maud McCreedy’s apartment. Candles and cakes mark each celebration, with gifts given. Other birthday mentions include Louise Chloe age two, Donald Dewist, Terald Yevie, Derlene Keretz, and Mrs Weiter Koehel, all noted in brief birthday listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel McCreedy
Maud McCreedy
Barbera Sawyer
Ruth Miner
Helen Kamerow
Ruby Washburn
Railway wreck damages Malvern elevator in grain spill
A Wabash railroad freight train collided with a road freight here in Malvern, wrecking the Good Brothers elevator and scattering about 12,000 bushels of corn and oats over the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Ralse Good Brothers
Woodman Lodge Names New Officers
Woodman lodge announced its new officers after Thursday night elections. The roster includes Venerable council John Tithmerman punt council R F McFarlane ad visor I K B Glickelerk C G Schmoeller banker Harry G Miller escort Lewis Smith and century end trustee D L Carbaugh. Royal Neighbors members hosted a program and refreshments as cards and social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Lodge
Venerable Council
John Tithmerman
Punt Council
R. F. McFarlane
I. K B. Glickelerk
C. G. Schmoeller
Harry G. Miller
Lewis Smith
D. L. Carbaugh
Royal Neighbors
Ward School Honor Roll Aims At Fifth Grade Contest
A list of students in fourth and fifth grades not absent or tardy over the past six weeks is given, with names including Dorothy Turner and Robert Lowe as current captains. The fifth grade begins a spelling contest, health day programs were held for PTA and Wallace Run, and Christmas decorations and readings are noted as the term continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Duff
Svrade
Max Bales
Dick Dewis
Jiaimie Fisher
Kaurene Grecian
Lee Hochle
Carl Long
Billy Murphy
Gene Nicholson
William Vinton
Stanley Walkes
Dorothy Davidson
June Goodwin
Wahneetah Goodwin
Iponeyva Palmer
Virginia Sowash
Dave Varney
Rade
Willi Booth
Henry Godwin
Raymond Kerr
Robert Lowe
Arnold Smith
Ellias Stoops
Maxine Guenther
Margaret Kelly
Dorothy Sowash
Dorothy Turner
Gladys Vinton
Georgia Wiley
Wallace Run
Ave
Junior Murphy
Wright
Tincoln
Billy Breitenbaech
Warren Goodwin
Charles Welly
Teddy Munn
Dorothy Hennon
Jeanette Kelly
Marjorie Lone
Virginia van Dyke
Juanita Wallace
Darlene Young
Joe Goodlander
Naida Lea Breitenbach
Lena Davidson
Mary Herr
Betty Hoxworth
Margaret Stoops
Soo
Marcia Jeanne Masson
Larg Lu Miller
Vivian Musgrove
Betty Wood
Virginia Moothart
Robert Higby
Vaal Jordan Joseph Lowder
Cloyce Stafford
Mary Bruty
Marie Chanes
Jack Dempary
Helen Haifley
Jack James
Robby Jugenheimer
Janet Martin
Dick McCleery
Roger McKeown
Elizabeth Meek
Arthur White
Rob Stockman
Barbara Lund
Centennial School Intermed Fourth Fifth Grades Attendance Records
The piece lists pupils with perfect attendance for the fourth and fifth grades at Centennial School and notes other classroom activities. It mentions letters from fourth graders to a former classmate in Alaska, a health contest, and Thanksgiving week projects. Several named students and staff are cited.
Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class meeting notes
The Presbyterian Ladies Bible class met with Mrs. W I Glassburner for a social time. Mrs Rev Kelley led devotions and Mrs R G McGugin directed the business meeting. Stormy weather reduced attendance. The United Presbyterian Women Missionary meeting discussed Ethiopia and the Sudan with prayer for workers there and talks on New Methods for a New Day and Simple Evangelism with Healing Touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class
W. I. Glassburner
Kelley
R. G. McGugin
Tor Rickey
United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Meeting
C. Harrys Davis
Ethiopia
Sudan
Nort Ebner
Dave McLaughlin
C. W. McLanghlin
Ams
J. O. Crawford
Extra Telephone Linemen Go Home
Two crews from Northwestern Bell, from Waterloo and Dubuque, left after repairing storm wrecked lines. The Mines worked on were set to hold through winter weather, staying an extra night in town as travel after dark with trailers was not possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Waterloo
Dubuque
Shane
Noisy cricket heard a mile away in city noises
A cricket species found in the city is said to produce a loud sound audible up to a mile distant, attracting attention from residents and wildlife observers.
Fairfield Officials Pass Coal Theft Jail Sentence Rule
Fairfield officials approve a rule imposing a 15 day jail term for future coal theft from the county supply. The move aims to deter theft and enforce supply security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Board of
Muscatine Honors Healthy Doris Paul at Festival
Doris Louise Paul a rosy cheeked national health champion and 4-H leader from Wilton Junction was celebrated in Muscatine with a festival. She presided over two programs aided by a motor caravan and a business luncheon, receiving greetings from Gov Herring and Ray Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Dev
Doris Louise Paul
Wilton Junction
Gov Herring
Ray Murray
Supervisors Respond to Coal Stealing Epidemic Law
Local officials enacted a law prompted by a wave of coal thefts. The measure aims to curb pilferage and protect energy supplies, reflecting concerns over resource security and public welfare.
Lisle Anwyl Plays For Iowa In State Club Contest
Lisle Anwyl son of Mrs W C Anwyl Crawfordsville and a student at Chillicothe business college played for the Iowa basketball team in the state club competition game against Northwest Missouri Tuesday night. Stormy weather forced postponement of several Harmony Community Club meetings and U P Young Women's Missionary society events planned for Thursday were not held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisle Anwyl
W. C. Anwyl
Crawfordsville
Chillicothe Business College
Chillcothe
Iowa
Northwest Missouri
Midway Cafe
Harmony Community Club
U. P. Young Women's Missionary Society
Monkeys and Apes Swim Contrary to Common Belief
Some species of monkeys and apes swim and even dive in the wild while most avoid water. The behavior shows little difference from many other animals in this respect.
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FOX
Jack Perrin
Franchot Tone
Margaret Lindsay
West Point
Des Moines
Philco
Vesper Bennett
Shermans Drugstore
Lamont
Devis City
Aki Q
Pick Powell
Ruby Keeler
Ay O'Brien
Brank Bortage
Wes AR Wus Ia L
W. S. Reister & Son
Zolt
Santa Claus
W. L. Rukgaber
Mt. Pleasant
Rackenber
Mre. I. W. Colthurst
Ainsworth
W. H. Fulton
Dee, Ltd
Mecanirgl Druggist
Nort Seeley
Faye Renolds
Keowas
F. FE. Dunbar
Brighton
Grant Griffith
Near Wellman
CM. Maxwell
Delbert Maxwell
Finantes
Masons
Michels Home
Nan
James Kelly
Joe Kelly
Jefferson Ind
J M. Kelly
Francis Haney
Berneone Cent
Dornald Dewist
Donald
Travis
Derlene Keretz
Mre
Weiter Koehel
Ald
Alreworth
Ward School News
Joan Stiehels
Tommy Nicholson
Helen Brock
Margaret Lemley
Dorothy Lowash
Jerry Fisher
Jimmie Easter
Otis Wesley
John Kelly
Norman Simmering
Gerald Smith
Eugene Stewart
Richard Young
Rorella Dewees
Jean Gault
Ardella Goodwin
Marjorie Jones
Laurin Kiesey
Doris Jean Knoll
Don
Na Marie Small
Geraldine Stewart
Marjorie Vinz
Marjorie Jean Winn
Elmina Messenger
William Freeman
Billy Gallagher
Calvin Little
Carl Little
Jackie Murphy
Ina Bell Gault
Edith Godwin
Elaine Shaw
Mary van Dyke
Centennial School
Absen
Tardy
Dastix
Billy Arnold
Marguerite Beasor
Dickie Crossett
Yonala Crossett
Helen Curtis
Richard Greeian
Mabel Hayes
Evelyn Meek
Betty Patterson
Willy Payne
Kenneth Scott
Detty Stafford
Elaine Thomassen
Howard White
Marion Penson
Jimmie Custer
Betty Dawson
Richard Dawson
Dorothy Koster
Maurice Koehler
Raymord Morairty
Georganne Rudiger
Everett Stafford
Keith White
Betty Dewson
John Owen
Sents
P Mission Meeting
Doris Paul
Hiland Palace
Hord's Orchestra
Joe Pisher
Ridge
Hillow
John Shields & Sons
Wisie Long
South Side Square
the Three Sirens Press
Munchausen
Adventures of
Tom Sawyer
L. Clemens
Purple Land
Richard Lamb
South America
Himelf
Thomas DeQuincey
Anatole
France
Vpedaugque
Anatale France
Honore de Balzac
Candide,”” Voltaire
Prankenstein
Mary Ww.mackey
Aesop
W. Hh, Jiudson
Giovanni Boccaccw
Dotian Garay
Oscar Wilde
Salome
Oscur Wilde
Nana
Silhouette
Emile Zola
Aphrodite
Pierre Lopys
J. K. Hiuysmans
Picona & Harmon Book Shop
North Side Square
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