Washington holiday visitors share travel and greetings
Local residents arrive from Peoria Iowa City and Albia to spend Christmas in Washington. Mrs J H Krenmyre worth and Mrs W F Gardner visit for Christmas shopping. George McDaniel drives to Iowa City with Merritt and Richard Janey for the holidays. Al Ledger travels to Koe for a short business trip. Mr and Mrs Dawson and Mr and Mrs Atchison host guests at their Washington homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McDaniel
Iowa City
Merritt McDaniel
Richard Janey
University of Iowa
Charles Miller
Howard Atenizon
Albia
A. J. Dawson
E. Atchison
Local residents mingle with holiday plans and health notes
Mae Wehr visits Commins launchion for a day of business while others travel between Ainsworth Kalona and Washington. Mrs. Duncan returns after visiting her mother, and Mr. Shalta Kalona travels to shop for Christmas in Washington. Auto wreck victims Glen Eldridge and William Lloyd show improving news. An influenza advisory and snow report accompany holiday shopping notes from Mrs. Luers and Mrs. Strum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Eldridge
William Lloyd
Jare
Crumpacker
Kansas
FW. Helster
Donaldson
Federal Veterinary
Harold
Montgomery
Brighton
Washington
Helster
T. I
Herman Luers
West
Chester
George Shalta
Kalona
Christ
Ten Years Ago Today at Kentucky Military Institute
Ten years ago today Robert Patterson arrived from his school work at the Kentucky Military Institute and will spend his vacation at the parental D. J. Patterson home. Folks are pleased with our assortment of Christmas Cards this year, the best values offered. Also plenty of taxes and seals. Top on house, $8.90. Fair tonight and Thursday, colder in the southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Patterson
Kentucky Military Institute
D. J. Patterson
Mrs Blonde Dies Parente eet bing
North Dakota Daily reports the death of Mrs Blonde Parente at an old age. The obituary notes her early life, marriage, and long residence in the state. It mentions family ties and service in the local community, reflecting the newspaper’s reminiscence style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alot
North Dakota
Wadbington
Delco light sales and service at Warren Seed store
Mr. and Mrs. D. Cooper of Brighton visited Washington to shop. A basket of Jonathan or Stayman Winesap apples would make a nice Christmas gift. C.&R, Produce Co. We Deliver. Phone 647,00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delco Light
Warren Seed Store
J. Fesler
Jonathan
Stayman
C.&r, Produce Co
League games start tonight at Muscatine YMCA
First games in the M C A volleyball league are announced for this evening. Two games are slated for nine oclock after the Muscatine Washington basketball game, with a third at seven. A list of matchups follows for December 19 to January 17 including Schoolmasters Merchants Professional Men Skypilots Newspapers Bankers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M
Skypiiows
Schoolmasters
Bankers
Merchants
Neiens Mertens
Tel
Professional
Hursday
Nary
YMCA Team Tonight Thrills Local Hardwood Fans
This evening at 7 45 the YMCA court hosts a meeting with Muscatine's Heing 57 team for the second time this season. A prior overtime decided the winner, and another tight clash is expected with Heinz lineup stars from Muscatine, the state’s basketball town. The focal team has had a successful season and promises a thriller.
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Cme
Muscatine
Winer
Heinz
Barracks Fire Claims Soldier at Fort Des Moines
Des Moines dispatch reports a barracks fire at Fort Des Moines Army Post destroying a building and causing over $10,000 in damage. Private Joe Koziera, 22, of Cleveland Ohio, of Troop E Fourteenth Cavalry, was found dead in the ruins burned beyond recognition. He had been quartered in barracks adjoining the one burned and helped battle the blaze alongside others and firemen last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines Army Post
Joe Koziera
Cleveland
E. Fourteenth Cavalry
Koziera
Army
IX Men Entombed in a Kentucky Mine
Drakesboro Kentucky December 19 rescue crews struggled to reach six miners trapped by a night explosion at the Black Diamond coal mine near here. The blast on the 4000 foot level caused a shaft ceiling collapse and a gas pocket. Eight men were in the shaft. two worked nearby escaped unharmed. Officials fear the entombed men were killed. Reach not expected before nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drakesboro
Black Diamond Foal Company
Wehrie
Raha Theatre Announces Synchronized Pictures by Hoover
The Raha Theatre previews synchronized pictures chosen by Hoover for his Good Will tour. The program note appeared in the Davenport Democrat and Leader on December 9, 1928, highlighting the featured selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE Gavenport Demochae
Dees
Hoover to See These Pictures on Ship Board
President Hoover will view a selection of six United Artists films aboard the Maryland during his Central American trip. The announced titles include Norma Talmadge in The Woman Disputed and John Barrymore in Empest, with Dolores Del Rio in Revenge and others. The program will be synchronized with music and sound effects and will feature Talk-A-Phone demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
United States
Justus
United Artists
Maryland
Mr. Hoover
Norma Talmadge
John — Barrymore
Dolores del Rio
Dr. Griffith
Mattie
Donald Colman
Wilma Danke
Rose Ter Keaton
Ernest Tor
Bill, Jr
Graham
Hoover
Washington
Local residents travel and return from Washington visits
Audrey Gault and Mrs. J r May traveled to Muscatine this morning while Mr. and Mrs. P O Paulson came home to Des Moines after three months in Washington, where Mr. Paulson worked on a Milwaukee railroad well. Clifford Mannock of Chit fcothe Minnesota was en route from Washington to her home after visiting her mother, Mes orge Seaton, at Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Gault
Jr. May
Muscatine
P.O. Paulson
Des Moines
Washington
Clifford Mannock
Chit Fcothe
Hiineis
Mesorge Seaton
Keota
Fur buyer Dawn to visit Gibson's Produce Saturday
Fur buyer Dawn will be at Gibson's produce Saturday. Also mentions Tom Carson and Owen Bollea traveling for a holiday tour with a six-dance orchestra after visiting relatives in Washington. Amos moved to Ottumwa for the day on business. Josephine Steckel, Swarthmore student, visited Washington and Friends before heading home to Roomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn
Gibson’s
Tom Carson
Owen Bollea
Gin
Tnp! Six Dance Orchestra
Washington
Ars. Amos
Ottumwa
Josephine Steckel
Swarthmore College
Arthmore
Pennsylvania
Roomfield
Nautical Designation as Manager for Ship on Shore
The owners appoint a person to manage all shore matters for the vessel including repairs and arightment. He acts as the general agent of the owners in relation to the ship and is usually a part owner, though not necessarily.
Reflection on Perspective From Lucy Fitch Perkins
A reflective line from Lucy Fitch Perkins speaks of choosing one’s view of the sky and sewing in the reflection. It presents a literary musing on subjectivity and interpretation without a concrete event or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Fitch Perkins
Early User of Tobacco From Spenser Found in Ireland
Excavations at Kilcolman near Ireland reveal Spenser, author of The Faerie Queene, as an early tobacco user. Curiously shaped pipes unearthed at his vanished house suggest notable smoking habits in early modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spenner
Ireland
Kilcolman
Original Air Mail Carrier Dies Today
Edward Hubbard died after an operation in Salt Lake City. A pioneer who learned to fly in 1918, he helped launch mail service between Seattle and Victoria in 1920 and flew mail for years. Hubbard worked with William Boeing, became a Boeing Air Transport vice president, and secured the first air mail line between San Francisco and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Cah
Edward Hubbard
Seattle
Hubbard
Local Businesses and Erratic Notices Amid Holiday Prep
A garbled notice page lists repairs for electr olic wiring and appliance services in Seed Store, with scattered names like Fesler and Wright on business trips to Chicago. It mentions Christmas tree sales at one-third off and delivery by Conner's Grocery, plus moves and visits from locals such as Mr and Mrs Flynn and Mrs Ferguson.
Lytle's Our Grocery Christmas Specials In Window Display
Lytle's Our Grocery promotes a fairyland of holiday treats with a South window display featuring Christmas candy and nuts. Customers are invited to try Richelieu Mince Meat IVs, Pink Pineapple, red cover Edam cheese with 40 percent cream, imported Clyster raisins, and other fruits and vegetables for a festive Christmas dinner.
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Richelieu
Christmas Visits And Short Trips From Local Residents
Ruth Hedges arrived this morning from Oberlin Ohio to spend Christmas at her parents Carl and Mrs Hedges. Mrs A A Beenblossom and her daughter Mrs H Perry of Kansas City went to Kansas City this morning. Mrs Beenblossom will winter with her daughter Grace Stafford in Davenport. Another group including Mrs Dorothy Taylor sat in Washington to visit a sister Mrs Dorothy Tayor for a short time. Mrs W R Lucky returned to Columba Junction after visiting her sister Mrs R G Humston. Mrs J A Marsh went to her home last evening and spent the day shopping with Enna Jectick Health Shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde V. Brown
Pal
Chiefy Cago
Paul Brown
Joan Mary
Paul
George Shaila
Tear Kalona
Cedar Rapids J
Anita Tettin
William Tellin
State Teachers College
Cedar
James McGuire
Kansas City
Philips
Case Steel
Phillips
Heb
Nell Davin
Crawfordsville
Artissists
Tesena
Washgton
Ruth Hedges
Oberslin
Ohio
Mrs
Carl Hedges
A. A. Beenblossom
Rs. H. Perry
Sas City
Grace Stafford
Davenport
Washington
Dorothy Tayor
W. R. Lucky
Columba Junction
Yester
R. G. Humston
J. A. Marsh
Aiig
Asworth Biny
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Jo Idk
Wallace Beery
Partners In Crime
Brian WM. Powell
Jack Luden
Sandy Medure
Paramount News
Fox
Raymond Hatton
Edgar Whestine of
Haskins
Novey
Peoria
Pollock Wallace
al Ledger
Koe
Irs
J.H. Krenmyreworth
W. F Gardner
Mae Wehr
Commins
Marry Duncan
Ainsworth
Witter
M. L. Orris
Jim Eamondson
Aineworth
Helen Lewis
Columbus Junction
White Shrine
J. W. Bidwell White
A.B. Strum
West Chester
RH. Glades
Columbia
Missouri
Clyde
HM. Blecher
Henry
Phillips and Hebner
McDaniel
Mrs. Blonde
Phillipe and
Hiebner
D. Cooper
Y.M.C.A
Kentucky
Raha Theatre
Ramona
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
Wilie Long
LOCAJ
Iowa
A. E. Paul
Wellman Washington
Florida
Conner's Grocery
Marion Davies
Comedy & News
Harwood’s
Uvershoes
Women's Kid
Ties
Arch
J. A. Harwood & Son the Shoers
Blackhawk
San Felice
Farmer’s Cooperative Exchange
L. J. Appliaarces
Fesler
Joe Wright
Chica
Mal Dresser
Herman Kron
Riverside
Farmer’s Exchange
Wade Gardner
Lexngton
Yestern Jey Shoppin
Conner’s Grocery
Mike Flynn
South of
Wyman
Mrs. Ecener
Schmoelter
Lytle’s
France
George Seaton
Mrs. Wall Schuman
Enna Jectick Health Shoes
Stewart Warner
W. P. Morarity
Westphal
John Shields & Sons
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