Community Notes from Washington and Burlington
Mrs A Sprague spent the day in Washington. Mrs David Johns went to Burlington and planned to bring her daughter Prudence home from the hospital. The Harper sisters visited Burlington. Everette Griffith of Washington visited in the afternoon. Ira Warren returned from the Washington County hospital and convalesces at his mother's home. Mrs Maud Lease hosted the Auxiliary meeting praising Mrs Prudence Smith who leaves for Spencer Iowa. Officers elected: President Mrs J C Huston, Vice President Mrs Alice Mitchell, Secretary Mrs Harold Roas, Treasurer Mrs Maud Lease, Chaplain Mrs W C Porter, Historian Mrs Ada Spencer. A two course luncheon followed. Mrs Huston presented a parting gift to Mrs Smith. The next Auxiliary meeting is the last Wednesday in January with Mrs Harold Ross. Walden Smith will leave as principal of the school near Spencer to become superintendent elsewhere. He also coached the boys basketball team. Mr and Mrs Andrew Waggoner, Mrs Willard Stone and children visited in Washington. Mrs Stone sought Santa for the children. Jim Baird shoveled heavy snow on Monday delaying milking. Some corn shuckers plan to work despite weather. hope for good weather and deliveries. Children think of Santa Claus. a boy celebrates a new wagon. Mr and Mrs Fred Te Rockhoret shopped in Washington. Harley Myers family shopped in Washington. Dave Benson and others hauled hoes to Kalona. The Bensons’ stock moved to Chicago. Laurence Stransky of Riverside is doing Mr Benson’s chores. Dave Stumpf sold hogs to Kalona. Mr and Mrs Milton Maas delivered apples to Washington. Ed Testrait called in Washington.
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A. Sprague
Washington
David Johns
Burlington
Prudence
Kesa
Lois Harper
Everette Griffith
Ira Warren
Washington County Hospital
Wilkins
Maud Lease
Auxiliary
Prudence Smith
Spencer
Iowa
J. C. Huston
Alice Mitchell
Harold Roas
W. C. Porter
Ada Spencer
Andrew Waggoner
Willard Stone
Mary
Opal
Mr Baird
Santa Claus
Santa
Jare Ideal
Fred Te Rockhoret
Harley Myers
Nate Benson
Rosella Wilson
Dave Benson
Charley Bear
Kalona
Milton
Maas
Phipps
West Chester
Frank Smith
Fritchen Bros
Matt Wehr
Grandmother Wehr
Keola
John Seivert
Harper
Frank Conklty
Joe
John Wehr
Seth Carris, Jr
Clarence Lynn
John
Jenny Seibert Se
Wellston
Wm. Sexton
Waterloo
Marjorie
Mary Louise Robertson
J. M. Pulver
Joe Fritchen
Jim Pulver
Sid McDonald
Paul Sparks
Art Bowen
Walnut News Limited to Xmas Shopping Busy Clerks
Local shoppers fill remaining pages as Christmas buys dominate headlines. Clerks report steady demand and easier supplies amid a quiet news week with few major events to cover.
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Walnut
Local Notes From Washington Route 3 Community
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Te Boekhorst and son Orville visited the Albert Maas home Sunday. Myron Maas and son William on sick list. News on hens and non agers. Sympathy offered for the death of Mrs. Orville Sechulty. David Benson plans sale December 16 and plans to move to Des Moines with Mildred at Drake University. Sam McKey also to move to Benson place. Snow disrupted roads. many were picking corn in the fields. New cars prompt road wash excuses.
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Washington
R. R
Fred Te Boekhorst
Orville
Albert Maas
Myron Maas
William
W. C
Orville Sechulty
David Benson
Hardscrabble Social Notes Mix Visits and Meals
Local families in Hardscrabble feature visits to the G A Stannard home in Clay and others at Roy Wells John Robertson and John Wehr households. Several entries mention company from Waterloo Wellston and Harper areas with meals and dinners noted. A tale of pig deliveries and farm tasks closes the column.
Locarno Pact Time Seen As Global Peace Milestone
A 1925 overview notes October as a high point for world peace with Locarno Pacts and Balkan war prevention. Prof. Hodges summarizes multiple international conferences from October 3 to 29 on roads malaria property arbitration aviation and Red Cross efforts, reflecting growing cooperation among Germany Belgium France Britain Italy Poland Czechoslovakia and others.
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League of Nations Nonpartiscan Association
Hodges
Switzerland
Germany
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Italy
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Des Moines Warehouse Act Shows Record Corn and Oats Output
Secretary Thornburg reports November totals of 213000 bushels of corn and 14000 bushels of oats under the warehouse act. Gov Hammill cites a limited surplus and a two year path to debt relief through orderly marketing and a plan to encourage farmers to buy cribs.
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Des Moines
Secretary of Agriculture
Thornburg
Rail timetable and lodge notices from Washington Iowa
Rail time tables list eastbound trains including No 3 Golden State and No 49 Local with arrivals and departures. Local freight trains and passenger numbers shown. Lodge and chapter meetings for Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M and other fraternal groups scheduled by dates and officers. Local business ads and professionals complete the page.
Air navigation bureau urged to spur aviation growth nationwide
The annual report to Congress by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics recommends creating a bureau of air navigation in the Commerce Department to regulate and promote aviation. It backs continuing aircraft development after the Shenandoah loss and extending air mail service coast to coast. President Coolidge notes America keeps pace with other nations in military aviation development.
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Washington, DP
Bureau of Air Navigation
Department of Commere
Shenandoah
Congress
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Coolidge
America
Opinion Endorsement to Congress Highlighted as Most Authoritative
A fragment notes that an opinion was recommended to Congress as the most authoritative available. The brief mentions the source labeling it the strongest possible authority and frames its use in legislative consideration.
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Inion
Congress
President Harding steamer captain named to Vert post
Paul C. Grening captain of the steamer President Harding of United States Lines has been appointed assistant director of European affairs for the Vert corporation after rescuing a crew at sea. A Detroit note reports on lynching statistics and race relations tensions noted by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America.
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Washington
PD. C
Paul C. Grening
President Harding
United States Lines
Atlantic
Vert Corporation
Detroit
Commission of Race Relations
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Farm bloc leaders seek stronger relief for exportable crops
Washington officials report farm bloc leaders press for broader relief beyond Coolidge plan. Iowa delegation members push bills to have the government manage exportable crop surpluses to shield domestic markets from foreign price control. Senator Cummins says cooperative marketing falls short for Northwest rain growers.
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Washington
Cummins
Northwest
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Washington Lodge
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Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
C. J. Sloat
H. P Arthur Goodin
Zeredatha Council
W. T. Carson
I. M
Bethlehem Commandery
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P. J. Wallace
E.C. Arthur Goodin
Pearle Dickerson
Alice Rownd
Damascus Shrine
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Masonic Temple
Rooma
Cecil Glasscock
Sara Walker
Worthy
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Iowa Ave
Will Kos
Noble Grand
Russell Goodin
Iowa Avenue
Baker
M. D Lee
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
G. H. Williams
S. T. Rickey
Physicians and Surgeons
Hk. Bk
Droz
West Main St
C. W. McLaughlin
M. D
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Mutual
W.L. Alcorn
South
Wilson Heating Co
S. H. Bateman
Preston
Osteopathic
South Iowa Ave
T. G. Arthur
Marion Ave
C. V. Brown
South of Water Works
R. R. Breese
West Washington Street
Blue Washington
Jones
Lemley & Yard Insurance
National Bank
J. A. Work Insurance Agency
F. & M. Bank
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Phone 440
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EXIDE
A. J. Franzen
Nelswanger Ridg
Nesbitt Motor CO
Campbell’s Granite
North Marton Ave
L. B. Lupton
North Iowa Ave
Hugh Dougal
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements
South Side Square
Tooman Leather Shop
Laura Harvey
Wood Workshop
W. D. Loftiss Phone 262
Postoffice
Fairmont Creamery
Johnson's Grocery Cream
the Journal
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
Brookhart Bros. Law—Abstracts
Opera House
Co. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal Office
Livingston & Eicher
LAW Abstract
INO. W. Applegate Real Estate
Brookhart Bidg
East
Washington Street
City 2
J. DP
Dayton
Westchester
Gale
Washington County
Frank Boller
W. Washington
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchante Bank
Blue Mutual
W. J. Masson
Frank Wilson
KF. L. Broadgate Electric Shop Mutual
Black House
Milady
Beautie
Clara Doane
Square
Ilo W. Jefferson Street
Marcelling
Red
Sadie E. McAvoy
Rickey Barber Shop
Klein Klo. Ko
Borea
Grening
Federal Farm Loans
T. Ralph Miner
Pleasant, la
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