Miss Virginia Law Weds John Westphal Jr in May 1932
The marriage took place May 19 1932 in Trenton Missouri at 5 p m with Rev Leutzow officiating. Bride Virginia Law daughter of Mrs Carl Law of Jerome Arizona returned after studies at Burlington College of Commerce. Mr John Westphal Jr worked at Westphal Jewelry and is a Washington High graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Law
John Westphal
Trenton
Leutzow
Methodist
Millard Ellis
Burlington College of Commerce
Alpha Tata
South
Marion
Carl Law
Jerome, Ariz
Washington High School
John Westphal, Jr
Westphal Jewelry Store
Washington Junior College
Lexington Ladies Aid Christmas Dinner Announcement
The Lexington Ladies Aid Society sponsors a community Christmas dinner on December 27 at the church parlors. Members should bring two dishes one hat and a pie for their families and neighbors. The Rosemary club will meet with Mr and Mrs Chas Rothjis berger Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
The
Rosemary Club
Mrs
Chas. Rothjisberger
If You Have World’s Fair Certificates
The notice asks readers to turn in World’s Fair certificates to assist a collector in winning a trip to the fair. It invites giving certificates to a designated person or leaving them at the Journal office with delivery instructions. The list of interested young people follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Notable Names Listed For Community Support Drive
Stewart Bell Thelda Tracy Betty Wilson Beulah Harvey Arlene Master Lois Samson Mvalyn Crandall Franella Roberts Betty Cimmingham Louis Thornton Daniel Moriarty Robert Spera Kermit Spera Donald C Davis James Cuddy John Coulter Junior Wells Dean Macon James Campbell Mable Crawfordsville Mary Edgar Lisle Herring are named among supporters for a local effort seeking community backing. The list highlights residents who will appreciate contributions and involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Bell Thelda Tracy
Betty Wilson Beulah tHlarvey Arlene Master Lois Samson
Mvalyn Crandall
Franella Roberts
Betty Cimmingham
Louis Thornton
Daniel Moriarty
Robert Spera Kermit Spera
Donald C, Davis
James Cuddy
John Coulter
Junior Wells Dean Macon James Campbell
Mabel Joining
Christmas social events announced for clubs and families
The Friendly Social club dinner is set for Mrs. Alice Easter's home on Wednesday December 28. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harvey will host the Harmony club on the same date. Knights of Columbus plan their annual Christmas celebration Wednesday December 28 with dancing and cards, Putnam's Orchestra from Iowa City expected to play. The Snowball Social club meets Wednesday afternoon December 28 with Mrs. D. C. Griggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Social Club
Tom Harvey
Harmony Club
Knights of Columbus
K. C
Putnam’s Orchestra
Iowa City
D. C. Griggs
Local residents visit during Christmas in Rock County area
Miss Marle Applegate, county supervising teacher in Rock onnty Janesville Wis, returns for over a week at the John Applegate home. Edith Reed teaches at Keokuk and visits her parents Mr and Mrs George Reed. Carol Jean named for baby girl born December 5 to Mrs C L Patterson and Mr C L Patterson of Springfield Michigan. Ruth Cunningham from Iowa University visits home until Jan 3 before returning to campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marle Applegate
Rock Onnty
Janesville
Wis
John Applegate
Charles Lytle
Hilda Marconeci
College of St. Theresa
Minona
Minn
Julius Sodont
Edith Reed
Keokuk
George Reed
Minn Peet
Anamosa
L. RK. Carbee
C. L. Patterson
Springfield
Carol Jean
Ruth Cunningham
Iowa University
John Cunningham
Robert Shields
Wr Oroo
Chris
John Shields
Wailliam Shields
Grinnell
Rovert
Denver
Washington
W. P. Wells
Virgingy Cunningham
Perry, Tn
Russell Goodin
Hossital
Chicago Elevator Fire Kills One Traps Another
A grain dust explosion at the 12 story Santa Fe grain elevator on the Chicago River caused a massive blaze. One man was killed, another trapped in flames, six injured, and the building suffered about 1 million dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Santa Fe
Chicago River
Evolution of fasteners from thorns to metal brooches
The narrative traces fastener history from thorn pins in primitive garments to sharpened bones for skin coats and finally to early metal brooches crafted as closures. It highlights the progression of materials and techniques in ancient apparel fastening.
Two Hendrickson Damage Suits Are Dismissed in Court
In Muscatine district court two $17 500 damage suits filed by W C Hall as administrator of the estates of George M Hendrickson and Elizabeth Pearl Hendrickson were dismissed. The suits, stemming from a July 20 1924 drowning when a car plunged from the McKeown bridge into Cedar River near Conesville after an alleged collision with a car driven by J Sullivan of Muscatine, were paid by the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
W. C. Hall
George M. Hendrickson
Andlizabeth Pearl Hendrickson
Liggett and Myers Tobacco Sonra
J. Sullivan
Muscatine
Hendrickson
Cedar River
Conesville
McKeown
Sullivan
Hall
Tobacco Company
District Court of
Keota Schools Close Friday for Two Week Vacation
Keota public school will close Friday afternoon for a two week break. The holiday program featured grades singing, a Christmas play, and a two act Finnegan's Flat with John Warren Stewart and Mable Margaret Fagen as Mr and Mrs Finnegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Santa
Kyla Moore
Zeda Moore
Glennville
Minnesota
Mina McCleary
Crawfordsville
Myra J. E. Levien
Erade
Marion Litthe
Joy Smith
Ames
Jessup
Iowa
M Hunt
Red Oat Williamsburg
L. A. Pletehier
Fletcher
Good Will and True Friendship in Washington
A reflection on how practical acts of goodwill prove genuine friendship beyond talk. The writer argues that steadfast deeds, not words, reveal loyalty to Washington and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Christmas at 3 Local Churches in Washington
Three Washington churches hosted Sunday school Christmas programs with music recitations and plays. Methodist, Baptist and Trinity Lutheran audiences enjoyed kid led acts despite Santa’s absence. St Pauls postponed their planned program due to weather but prepared a full set of readings songs and pantomime for a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Redlinger
Acc
Santa Claus
Washington
Methodist
Baptist
Trinity Lutheran
St. Pauls
Carl Wo Klein
St. Paul's Evangelical Church of Washington
Shrine Ng Meeting Announced For Tuesday Evening
Shrine group schedules a business meeting on Tuesday December 27 at 8 p.m. with a social hour to follow. Roy Means and Glenn Mace serve as chairmen of the refreshments committee. Location listed as 26815.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrine Ng
Roy Means
Glenn Mace
Deaths and community Christmas relief in Keota and Washington
Keota and Washington county items report funerals for Mrs Evans and Mrs Shorts, both with roots in the area. A Goodfellow drive raised 157.82, with 158.82 delivered after extra donations. Christmas baskets, including 119 sent, aided by Catholic Daughters and local businesses, reflect strong charity for Washington’s needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Washington
Catholic Daughters
Catholic Daughters of America
American Pearl Button Co
McLehhlan
Sherman's Drug Store
Stanley Baird
L. A. Jones
William Graf
Joseph Shebeck Burial Monday
Funeral services were held for Joseph Shebeck 70 at L A Jones Funeral Home after his death Saturday. The service was at Dr F C Witeleman Church. Pallbearers included Ernest Kloppfer Bert Walter Jack Shebeck Charles Nimiente George Shaffer. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery. Born September 12 1862 in Riverside he was son of Wenzel and Elizabeth Dieh Shebeck. Survived by sisters Anna Calvert Des Moines Nellie Stratemeyer Carroll IA and brother Wil Shebeck Franklin Park IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Jones
Joseph Shebeck
F. C. Witeleman
Ernest Kloppfer
Bert
Walter
Jack Shebeck
Charles Nimiente
George Shaffer
Riverside Cemetery
Shebeck
Riverside
Wenzel
Elizabeth
Dieh) Shebeck
Anna Calvert
Des Moines
Nellie Stratemeyer
Carroll, Iowa
Wil Shebeck
Franklin Park, II
Clifford Matlock Heads Home After Month in Town
Clifford Matlock left Monday night returning to Los Angeles by bus after a month visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs G A Matlock He works on the Baldwin Park Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Matlock
Los Angeles
G. A. Matlock
Clifford
Baldwin Park
Hadley Family Visits Salix Residents in Iowa Trip
Mr and Mrs C G Hadley and son Charles of Salix arrived Friday for a week long visit with Mrs Hadley s parents RE Brown at their home. They plan to visit Mr Hadley s mother in Ki ebland during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hadley
Charles
Salix
RE. BE. Brown
Mr. Hadley
Kiebland
Christmas Visit Noted For Keota Family
Mrs A Hoehs and the ad dlers spent Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Pita William in Keota as reported in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard J. Ho
Williamsburg
M. EB. Dicken
A. Hoehs
Addlers
Keota
Wm. Pita William
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HI Gandar
Don Rex
Clifford Reinert
Elmer Steele
Highland Social Club
Bighland Center School
William Busby
Beacon City
Rothschild's
Klein Klothing Kompany
Ward & Company
Tucker & Kicher Garage
Scott Furniture Company
Geo. L. McDantel
Phillips & Hebner
Johnson's Grocery
Hk. M. Bridges & CO
TS. Crone & Sons
Dodder Wallpaper & Paint Store
Widmer & Busby Clothing CO
J. A. Larwood & Son
Kathryn Stewart
Ruthmarry Dunbar
Naomi Simpson
Dorothy Greiner
Helen Simmering
Hazel Simmering
Margaret Chalupa
Marjorie Chalupa
Lucille Baker
Brighton
Maxine Foster
Ainsworth Martha Mdmondson
Blaine Trawkins Junior McCaleb Lyle Kelsey
Mary Hmdgar
North Side
Subny Slope
Thorns
Ludpran
Methodists
Manger
Young Peoples
Jesus
Young Peoples Choir
Dee
J. M. Kelley
Sweet Motor CO
Studebaker
Rockne Sales & Servict
Wolf Floral Company Florists—Nurserymen
Way Annah
Ayland LE Called
H. Hlark
Fila
Teac En Eens
Evans
Jess
Clyde Clark
Clark
Alien
Dale
Geneva
Jy. M
Elock
Ralph
Pratt
Buck
of. &M
Leo Fillare
Wes. Chester
Rs. F. Loren Palmer
Hester
Kh. Palmer
A . MI
Josephine Shorty
Josephine Shorts
S&s
Presbyterian Church
Charlies Y. Shurts
Oskaloosa
Peter Shurts
Mia Shurts
Fred Shurts
Washington County
Mr Shorts
Ralph Edwards
W. B. Edwards
L. P. Morrison
Douglas
Mary Kay
Fairfield
C. Douglas
Jones Poneral
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