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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1928

Page

7

Coad v Beauchamps titled to land in Washington County Iowa

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa January Term 1929 Kathryn M Coad plaintiff seeks decree quieting title to described real estate. She alleges ownership in fee simple via warranty deeds but title clouded by defects in instruments and court proceedings and asks for decree confirming her title and other equitable relief. defendants are listed including numerous Beauchamps McConahay Huston and others with unknown heirs spouses and assigns. Notice directs appearance by noon of the second day of the next term starting January 5 1929. default if unappeared. Attorney Arthur Springer for plaintiff.

Washington County Washington Iowa Court House Towa Arthur Springer Plaintif

Keota Social News Highlights Mabel Horning Reports

Keota gossip notes Mabel Horning reports on visits by Mrs. William Shaeffer and Mr. John Powell. Dwight Moody and Pearl Derby of nearby Keota wed, drawing local notice. Keota residents Andy Pimme Yearns ra Walden Henderson visit. Walden Henderson has dental work. Dale Moody Floyd Green and Elizabeth Green shop in town.

Albert Lucy Pimme William Shaeffer Stanleigh Henderson John Powell Dwight Moody A.D. Moody Near Keota Miss Pearl Derby Near Keot Andy Pimme Walden Henderson

Pilot Matucha's thrilling flying years tale

A long profile recalls pilot Fadinund Matucha born in Washington Iowa on February 19 1900. He enlisted in 1922 and logged 800 army hours then barnstormed 100 more while amassing 3600 total flight hours. He helped pioneer US airmail with National Air Transport and survived a dramatic night flight where a blind passenger advised landing. The piece notes his early life mystery, a 1923 county fair stunt contract, and his view of flight as a perilous but thrilling career with a near tragedy during a pyrotechnic display.

Chicago Marucha New York Croft Hmatheka Ak Tucha Matuena Matucha Washington Iowa

Pleasant Hill Obituary Notes and Sympathy Message

Hill Pleasant Hill December 10 mourns two small losses. Mr and Mrs Ed Simmering and family share sympathy at the passing of their two year old son Howard. The two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Putnam was laid to rest in Pleasant Hill cemetery Saturday afternoon. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr and Mrs Dale.

Pleasant Hill Howard Jacob Putnam Dale

Prairie Flower notes and farm market items from Washington area

Local notes report Cloyce Knupp purchasing about 1100 bushels at the John Miller sale and the Miller family moving to a new Washington home. Prairie Flower Mission circle hosted at the Miller sale with good patronage and a warm meeting space. Six Prairie Flower pupils achieved perfect fall term attendance. Thanksgiving visits included Mrs Raymond Tracy and two children from Muscatine and the Aaron Hatterson family of Washington. Church events planned for December 13 with hostesses and entertainment committees listed. Young people social set for the Prairie Flower community with local hosts named. Roy Finke visited Thrasher home, Harold Goldboro returning to Illinois.

Washington R. G—Earl Smith Cloyce Knupp John Miller Place Mr. Knupp John Miller W. R. Stryker Prairie Flower Mission Circle Prairie Flower Mission Tirere M Rooth Val Fuhr Arthur Wiley Carl Jarrard Jifford Reeves Prairie Flower Community C. E. Hamilton Roy Finke Thrasher Harold Goldboro Inis Ilinois

Lodge notices outline regular meetings and officers

Lodges Washington holds regular meetings on the second Thursday each month with Mildred Kennedy W M and Della McBride secretary. Visiting members are welcomed. Jamesets Shrine No 10 meets Tuesday at Masai Temple rooms with Jones Walker and Sarah Walker listed as officers.

Washington Mildred Kennedy W. M. Della McBride Secetary Wele 89.0 Jamasets Shrine No. 10 W. Jot Masai Temple Mee LA. Jones Sarah. Walker Worthy Berto Washington Lodge No A. M D. L. Carbough W. Ma

Rail timetable shows multiple trains and local freight services

Rail timetable No 4 Golden Limited and No 12 Express list departures arrivals freight and local passenger services. Knoxville branch trains No 36 29 49 836 operate daily or daily except Sunday with local and freight stops. Local offices list agents and services in Knoxville and nearby towns.

Wrethound Golden State Limited California Knoxville Russel P&p

Prairie Flower P.T.A. Meeting This Wednesday Evening

A fragment notes B. Le Smith and Cy Bush husking corn in boyhood days and mentions The Prairie Flower P.T.A. plans to meet at the church Wednesday evening. The item preserves local names and a community gathering detail.

Cy Bush B. le Smith Prairie Flower P.T. A

Anarchist Plot Against Hoover Surfaces in Buenos Aires

An official Argentine statement confirms an anarchist plot against President Herbert Hoover during his Buenos Aires visit from Santiago. Police seized four hand grenades two cylindrical bombs revolvers and counterfeit money and arrests were reported with more anticipated. The government intends strong security and to prevent anti American demonstrations amid concerns over the Sanzetti case.

Hoover Buenos Aires Santiago Chile Herbert Hoave Argentina

Local Visitors and Health Notes From Brawfordsville

BRAWFORDSVILLE Dec 12 Mrs Howard Jean of Cedar Lake and her son visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Mitchell. Miss Keen and Miss Rachel, daughter of Kenneth Goff who lives southwest of town, spent the day yesterday. Miss Rachel was taken to the sanatorium at Oakdale Ia yesterday for treatment.

Brawpfordsville Howard Jean Cedar Ttet and Son Alls Jc. Mitchell Keen Rachel Uahter Kenneth Goff Sanitarum Oakdale

Methodist Ladies Aid monthly social at church

The Methodist Ladies Aid held its regular monthly social yesterday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Robert Shaffer, Mrs. M. W. Welch, Mrs. Ira Howsare and Mrs. Poole were in charge. Rev. G. W. Poole led devotionals after a short business meeting. Twenty people attended and a Christmas pie was a feature along with hot chicken sandwiches, salad, and coffee.

Methodist Ladies Aid Robert Shaffer M. W. Welch Ira Howsare Poole G. W. Poole

Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 20 with Mrs C J.

Woman's Missionary The Presbyterian Church C.J

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kathryn M. Coad William W. Scott W. W. Scott Robert R. McConnaghay Robert T. McConnaughhay Mary Elizabeth Beauchamp Mary VE. Beauchamp Nancy Ann Beauchamp Nancy A Beauchamp C. Beauchamp Maggie C. A. Gregory Aldon Gregory R. B. Fisher Rea Fisher Harrison Riley Sarah Riley D. A. Riley Mary E. David A. Riley J. W. ‘Thompson Mary John Wilson Union Central Life Insurance Com Nand Sarah A Rickey Norman Everse Miller Fred J. Miller Sarah Jane Miller F. J Miller J. W. Hough Chas Zickefoose W L. Graves M.G. Huston M. E. Williams F. Hl. North M L. Huston Consoliated Independent School Wyman Louisa Was Lona Ora Wesley Beauchamp Cressie Oda Beauchamp Lucile Monta’ Beauchamp Irven Teachamp Lottie Eake Earnest Eake Della McVey Husid Marion’ McVey W. C. Beachamp Rosie Clyde Bhchamp Minnie Clarey Ireland William 1. Green Frank Welch Scott We Robert Howard Zickefoose Alice Earnest Zickefoose Russell Zickefoose Ethel Wesley Zickefoose Merle Zickefoose Alta Huston Marion Huston Raena Enke Rex Enke Martha Spangler George Spangler Joseph Rickey John Rickey Rickey Lo Rickey Ed Rickey May Rickey Flora Houlton George Boulton Minnie McCulley John McCulley Cora Mccullley Harley McCulley Gertie Lena McCulley Jessie McCulley Cora McCulley Fay Rickey Ethel Rickey Thompson Rickey Mattie Myrtle Ruth Colin Ruth Rickey R McConahay Em Harold Franses Peck Lois L Peck Helen Alepha Delbertert Thompson Nellie Pierson Ehner Frank E. Thompson Lillian M Edward Thompson Ler ‘Thompson Gladys Hindley Hush Hindley Archie Bs John Beauchamp Nancy Beauchamp Ann Beauchamp Risdon Beauchamp James Beauchamp Mary A. McConthay Mary A. McConahey Roy. Meona R. R. McCona North East County Recorder Mabel Horning Mail Flyer Will Matucha K Ashington Elmer Waller John Iowa City Stamp Hadys Mayer Henry Henderson Albert” Daytone Keota West Chester Evelyn Dunbar Lest ‘Ngerson Arthur Famine James Carl Mayer Pare Ry Aby Bryan Smiths Charlotte Bastard Wil Miller Gratt Back Beenbles Don Darbyshire Lee Hesseltine Carter CA. Rucbsam Se Hill Cori Apache Rocky Mountain Limited Snany Rock Island Washington, R Martha G. ‘Thrasher Gol. Limited Expres Obray Glora Little Bus Physicians and Surgeons KE. If Sputsmad Mym Hai Nose McLaughlin M.D West Main Street W. L. Alcorn Wilson Heating Co South Iowa Ave W.S. Kyle M. D National Bank J. M. Lloyd Nicola Wkeston South Iowa Avese INO, W. Applegate Real Estate City Hall Washington Street T. A. Michels Washington, Iowa T. L. Brookhart Law Opera House Livingston & Richer Law Abstract Wilson & Wilson Witon Wilwox Lawy Journal Lupton Monuments Phoni Little & Pratt Mart Prat J. M. Kyle Willard Gawline Alley City Austin Suthe Washinton Oftrony E. W. Spessard Frank Boller Washington St W. J. Masson Corbin & Arrett Shoe Rive Buenos Aire Herbert Hoover Cee Eae Val LE Nellie Manner Cole Fred Franklin
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