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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
5
Chester and surrounding areas recount cold in Washington state and nearby regions. A cat tale, multiple farm and market notes, and social happenings thread through letters from residents. Local visits, travel plans, illnesses, and a high school basketball game highlight community life.
Ainsworth prepares for the arrival of Dr. Frank Mahin of Plainfield to serve the community, ending seven months without a physician. Miss Effie McCreedy buys the Farmers Co operative store, plans to keep Mrs Louise Kilgore and Everette staff. Local events include basketball prep, Christmas programs, and discussions to pave Front Street by rerouting near the railroad and stockyards.
In Wellman and nearby towns residents shared visits and church attendance on Saturday and Sunday. Polson won a turkey at a shoot and the meat was mishandled by others at the Gardner Waneras market. A turkey feed at the cafe drew about thirty attendees with speeches and praise for Polson. The Harvey couple were summoned to New Mexico due to illness.
Crawfordsville reports first high school game of the season. Riverside girls lose 24 to 9 to the Cyclones with Freshwaters of Washington refereeing. Notable players include Mitchell, Jones, Edgar, Huston, Meyer, Lowe, and substitutes White, Long, and Smith. Next game scheduled Friday, Dec 14 against Ainworth.
Funeral services for 34 year old Elizabeth Rhodebeck were held at the Keota Presbyterian Church led by Rev. W C Harper. Daughter of Mr and Mrs William Faris she lived five miles northeast of Keota. Survived by husband, Joan Rhodebeck and two sons Harold and Glessie. A Keota High School graduate and rural school teacher, she was beloved by many as shown by large attendance and flowers. Burial in Keota Cemetery. Willard Beil opens new Keota oil station. Red Cross drive reports 75 percent of quota raised. Salvation Army drive totals around county. Nicolas Redlinker funeral at St Marys Church. survived by wife and two sons. death from a fall after a saddle horse incident.
A fragmented late 1920s football discussion pits material against coaching prowess. The piece cites Georgia Tech, Bill Alexander, and Knute Rockne era debates, notes Tennessee’s upset without Neyland, and mentions key players and figures as it surveys how teams balance talent and leadership amid post-season chatter.
Sealed bids will be received at the Lowisa county auditor in Wapello until 2 30 PM December 17 for 114 101 feet of bride lumber. B P Shellybarger, local drug observer, notes annual gift tradition giving school portraits to Columbus Junction pupils and teachers for twenty years. About forty attended a father and son banquet at the Gladwin church. Samuel Reaney funeral held at Devil's Lake ND.
The District Court case lists Simon P Teeple Richard Moore and others as plaintiffs seeking to quiet title to real estate in the city of Washington. The petition alleges errors in record title and names unknown claimants. Defendants must appear before noon next term starting January 5 192? else default and judgment. Livingston and Bicher represent the plaintiffs. December 6 13 20.
Brighton correspondent reports residents traveling to Des Moines Cedar Falls and Vinton for visits and work. Ralph Waneras left for Long Beach Calif as a relief driver and may stay if work appears. Mrs Effie Keegan, Mrs Aaron Bailey, Mrs Andy Polls and Dorothy of Washington were in Brighton visiting friends. Mrs H W Helmikc returned from a Des Moines trip with daughter Miss Marjorie Wanerus en route to Cedar Falls and Vinton. Scott McFarland of Prakesville visited his daughter Mrs Tra Schafer. Presbyterian Ladies Aid Bazaar supported the Prizer building. Mrs Jake Werner ill. Krony Krew hosted by Mrs Gry. Goose dinner for Fred family at Jon Dodd home in Washington. Dan Hesseltine and brother Dennis were in Seneca Mo last week for their brother Douglas’s death.
A one year old black youth Ernest Whiturst resisting a five hour siege by about 100 police fired on detectives from a brick barricade near Oak and Milton streets. He killed nine officers before being shot dead by Deputy Commissioner John Stege and Sergeant Thorns Conley. Several detectives were wounded with serious injuries.
Wesleyan Lette MT PL Merle Benson of VW on and Walter Scranton of West Chester were among twenty one football men to receive letter wards at chapel services at Town Wesleyan college Monday morning. Benson earned a guard spot on the All tow a conference eleven and Scranton a center on the honor roll. A Rotary club banquet at Mt Pleasant honored the squad. Captain for next year named Lester Uffelman of Burlington.
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