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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1931

Page

6

Murder at Eagles Nest rocks Kingtill town

In Kingtill Walter Vowe assistant chief of police leads the murder inquiry into Baroness von Wiese killed at Eagle's Nest. Reporter Biei Martin, engaged to a local officer, strings through clues amid a tangle of suspects including Mary Pom waves tus Ted and Lyvra Allen. The Banner files a dramatic, evolving account as Ted and Frost woman ties surface. The chapter ends with Emmy and Dad Martin debating how to frame the story and preparing for Monday continuation.

Vor Wiese Eagle's Nest Kingctil's Walter Vowe Peice Biei Artin Este Nes Bowy Bim Stiy Duiler & Peper Mary Pom Hery Mary Lyvra Allen Harey Buren Laure Bam Bunny Bevé Blaze Frost Bhima Iris’ Stanes Tom Sean New York Kingel Dors Crariie Perro Ary Frost Walter Sam Worl Reynolds Ted Pane HN Ti Sine Jeyes Emmy Kinge Glitte Gaynen Hudson Notheing Harrison Novel City Dad Martin King Jem

Tyrone Tyrone Families Gather for Tuesday Remarks

Local notes report a gathering in Keota on Tuesday with several families present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Guy Black and children, Mr and Mrs John Halin and children, Richard Linnezar, Hubert Sheets, Rosamond and Richard Redline, among others.

Keota Guy Black Andl John Halin Jand Richard Linnezar Hubert Sheets Rosamond Richard Redline

Evening Social Notes From Ottumwa and Keota

Local residents attended family visits and community events including care for a child with a growth removal, trips to Washington and Keota for business, and gatherings with the Valley Ladies Aid. A charity sale at Charley Linnegar’s and a spring sale by Mrs Hasiot were noted, with several families mentioned by name.

Albert Hatin Otto Sheets Ottumwaurday Leland Clarence Sgenguard Alelan Keota Jake Haxist Washington Raymond Womart Leitoy Linnesar Harry Helutarter Henry Sheets Evelyn Predrick Charley Linnegar Donald Huth Sheets Henry’ Sheets Harold Bernard Mab Sturgeon

Lexington News Roundup Reflects Local Visits and Family News

Lexington correspondents report on a week of social calls and family events. Mentions visits by the Mathers, Patterson, and Shalla families, a dental appointment, and Sunday dinner at Warren Matthes with Farm activity and feed hauling noted for Joe Shalla.

Lexington Mathrs Ayele Phuriday Choe Ashby Pattersons Milford Anderson Ames JK Mathes Washington Patterson Wissisington Karnes Young and Family Ad Myo Milferd Amersen Warren Matthes Joss Shalla Joe Shalla

West Highland Community News Notes and Moves

Mrs Ida Meeks reports recent relocations as the Arthur Eden family moves to Ainsworth from Wilbur Gardner farm and the Frank Tree family heads southwest of Washington My, with Chas Dundee and children. Ernest Meeko visits Wayne Ca ome again is undergoing an operation at the children's hospital. Mr and Mrs Ernest Meek and Mrs Alice Meeks visit WHW lace home near West Chest. Alice Meeks stays longer. Declamatory contest turnout is low. Mrs Wilron and her two sons visit Clair Kron home.

West — Highland Arthur Eden Ainsworth Wilbur Gar Cardner Prank Tree Washington My Chas Dundee Case Donald Dean Ernest Meek Catwayne Ca Childrens Hospital Alice Meeks W. Lace West Chest Wilron South West of Riverside Clair Kron

Visit of Schwab Family From Oxford

Louie Shab and family enjoy a visit from his father Mrs George Schwab and sister and husband Mr and Mrs Ford Miller of Oxford from Tuesday until Sunday.

Louie Shab George Schwab Ford Miller Oxford

Glendale News Fragments Include Local Happenings

Mrs Thomas Gerde and family hosted Hearthside social in Glendale. Clark Hopping sold and delivered goods at the town station on Monday. Murray Smylie lost a cow aiding molasses feed. The entertainment committee arranged games and refreshments for non players. William Miller Sr. was ill but improving. sympathy goes to Mr and Mrs Fred Donaldson after their home was destroyed by fire.

Glendal Clark Hopping Cher H ‘O Murray Smylie Tena Harry Gerdes William Miller Sr Fred Donaldson

Bluebird Shoots for New Record

Mrs. Agnes Anderson attended a Friday wedding in Columbus Junction. A Bristol parachute incident is noted, with aviator Clyde Parks and W. T. Mit involved in a wartime crash or equipment loss report.

Agnes Anderson Volumbus Junction

Local governments urge neighbors to put money to work

Governments push home improvements and repairs as patriotic, constructive deeds. Readers are urged to study 100 suggestions and hire a neighbor to do odd jobs at low material costs, increasing property value and local economic activity.

Neighbor offers 100 odd jobs to employ locals

A regional notice lists 100 tasks available for hire when weather allows. Jobs include construction, repairs, painting, shelving, windows, roofing, fencing, cleaning, heating, brickwork, yard work, laundry, ironing, sewing, errands, child care, and companionship, with priority on practical outdoor work when conditions improve.

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