Local notes on visitors, fire, and community events
Fred L Moore runs from Cincinnati with Mrs Moore to visit daughter in law Mrs Fred J Moore Jr. She improves and may walk a bit daily. Fire nearly destroys residence of Frank Chilcote. he credits insurance, firefighters, and neighbors for support and expresses thanks. Various local notices announce sales, lectures, and a birthday cake surprise for Mrs Battergon. medical updates note a hospital stay for Virginia Messen after planned operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Moore
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mrs. Moore
Fred J. Moore
Mra. Re
Will Chilcote
Frank Chilcote
Harold Messen
Virginia
Love City
Vic
Children’s Hospital
Les
Hospital Births Tie to Murphy and Enke Families
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Jamies Murphy of Wellman welcomed a baby boy weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces. Mr and Mrs Guy Enke of Columbus Junction welcomed a son weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamies Murphy
Wellman
Guy Enke
Columbus Junction
Demons rout Mt Pleasant 47 27 in conference game
Demons from Mt Pleasant coached by Ken Kimberlin won 47 to 27 over the visiting Panthers in a dominant home performance. Captain Bob Lewis and Dick Marshall led with 11 and 14 points respectively as the team opened strong and built a decisive halftime lead. The Frosh Sophs added a 34 to 15 victory in the prelim. Next home games vs Ottumwa on Feb 13 and Burlington on Feb 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Ken Kimberlin
Panthers
Bob Lewis
Frank Dea
Dick Marshall
Bob Lowe
Lowe
Lewis
Marshall
Muscatine
Kiesey
Don Kiesey
Lucian Conn
Demons
Invaders
Darwin Vacha
Don Shepherd
Arlo Burham
Leo Jeamby
Cecil Hamilton
Fort Madison
Frosh-Sophs
Demon
Panther
Junior Knott
Joe Duca
Don Klein
Don Pauls
Dick Anderson
Charles Prebys
Don Voorhees
Willis Booth
Dick Moore
Charles Lemley
Bob Conner
Anderson Knocks Out Massingham in Golden Gloves Bout
Bob Anderson of Washington scored a first round knockout in 1 minute 21 seconds against Clark Massingham of Independence to win his 185 pound division bout at Cedar Rapids. Elton Ross stopped Pat McDole in the 160 pound class, and Chester Graylund outpointed Joe Kintz in the heavy division as quarterfinals loom tonight. Washington's survivors include Anderson Haifley Bobr Hartin and Graylund as the field narrows to four per weight class for finals on November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Anderson
Washington
Clark Massingham
Independence
Cedar Rapids
Anderson
Bob
Chicago
McDole
Pat McDole
Elton Ross
Ross
Pat
Chester Graylund
Solon cCC
Joe Kintz
Anamosa
Gray Jund
Fred Bolr
Clarence Haifley
Fred Bobr
Frank Hartin
Burlington Blackhawks crush Cardinals in junior college game
Burlington Iowa February 7 The Burlington Blackhawks defeated Washington junior college Cardinals 60 to 30 after a tight first half. Ron Keiper and Ralph White led with 13 points each, Green and McCartney added eight each, Ed Chuck had seven for the Cardinals. The Cardinals face Marshalltown next on the home court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Iurlington Blackhawks
Maquoketa
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Ron Keiper
Cardinals
Ralph White
Blackhawks
Green
McCartney
Ed Chuck
Marshalltown
Uncommon Americans and the First Presidential Succession Law
The piece notes vice presidents’ hidden risk, highlighting Thomas A. Hendricks who died in office and spurred Congress in 1886 to establish a presidential line of succession starting with the secretary of state, then treasury, and cabinet officers in order. It cites Clinton Gerry King and Wilson as previous in-office deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
Blaine
Hendricks
George Clinton
Elbridge Gerry
William R. King
Henry Wilson
America
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Navy
Count as Tithe in Foreign Title Equivalence
An inquiry discusses the use of the term Count as an English rendering for foreign titles equivalent to Earl, noting linguistic and historical nuances. It examines when and how Count aligns with noble ranks in different regions and time periods.
Dinner Program by Sisterhood at Presbyterian Church
The B I L s and P E O Sisterhood held an annual dinner and program at the Presbyterian church with Mrs. Fred Reid leading the Ladies Aid. Five scenes featured a census taker drama, two candidates accepted, music lessons, centennial movies, and the group closed with God Bless America as Mrs. Freehwaters accompanied at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Fred Reid
Ladies Aid
R. L. Lytle
Ruth Thorne
Mies Fila Warren
Lytle
Mics
Helen Wilson
Richard McCleery
Danham Morriemi
J. M. Lloyd
John Lemmon
David Elder
Harold Johnson
Dunham Morrison
Blms
Dave Elder
Kk. J. Johnson
W. M. Nichol
Preston Etter
R. EF. Shannon
W. J
Richard McClhery
Richard
Miss Wilson
Eneas Board
America
George Freehwaters
Ro Berta Salon worker returns after Maryville trip
Fern Hagee reports back to Ro Berta Beauty Salon after a ten day vacation spent in Maryville Missouri with her parents Rey and Mrs F Hagee and friends in Mason City. Fred Steck and wife depart for Los Angeles after visiting Oregon Clapper family in Iowa. Funeral services held in Rock Island for Mrs Rennie Fogle aged 64 from St Anthony's Hospital death following short illness. Maude Marshall born in Washington and married Fogle in 1909 then moved to Rock Island. Byron Snider and wife visit Fairfield for a family dinner honoring Weldon Heston and his wife from Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Hagee
Ro Berta
Maryville
Rey
F. Hagee
Mason City
Fred Steck
Golden State Limited
Los Angeles
Calif
O. K. Clapper
Iowa
Rock Island
Rennie Fogle
St. Anthony's Hospital
Maude Marshall
Washington
Fogle
Byron Snider
Fairfield
Mrs. Weldon Heston
Pleasant
Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary at Hotel Turner
A couple marked their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner held at the Hotel Turner. The event reflected a long marriage and community ties as family and friends gathered to celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel
Turner
Funeral for Robert Joseph Boyd Held at St James Church
The funeral for Robert Joseph Boyd took place yesterday morning at St James Catholic Church with Father H J Corcoran presiding. Pallbearers included Roy Quinn James Quinn Robert Quinn Everette Tobin Ed Murphy and Don Hazen. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Joseph Boyd
St. James Catholic Church
H. J. Corcoran
Roy
James
Robert Quinn
Everette Tobin
Ed Murphy
Don Hazen
Elm Grove Cemetery
Funeral rites for Mrs T W Hunter held in Methodist church
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church for Mrs. T. W. Hunter with Dr. R. C. Keagy presiding and Dr. A. B. Smith of Perry assisting. Music by a quartet included Mrs Kemps Hampsher Mrs Milesorden A L Griffith and R E Brown. Pallbearers were Harold Ahrens Charles Palmer Cloyd Knapp Lloyd Alliman Hubert Redlinger and Carl Phillips. Burial followed at Elm Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hunter
Methodist Church
R. C. Keagy
A. 8. Smith
Perry, Iowa
Washington’s Farewell interview published in 1796
George Washington announced retirement plans and spoke with David C. Claypoole, editor of the Daily Advertiser in Philadelphia. Washington shared reflections to reach the American people, and the Farewell address was printed in the September 19, 1796 edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
David C. Claypoole
Daily Advertser
Philadelphia
Claypoole
United States
Daily Advertiser
True-False Quiz and Charity Quilting Club Meeting Report
An article details a Friendly Social club gathering led by Mrs. Carrie Mayhew with eleven members and five guests. Members crafted a comfort top for charity and planned an all day quilting session with several hostesses assisting. The next regular meeting is scheduled with Mrs. Carrie Mayhew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Easter
Carrie Mayhew
Flora Siebelson
Clo
Orva Dayton
Fret May
Oscar Hughes
Lloyd Easter
Fred Warner
May
Registered Nurses Hear Dr Pease On Dental Health
Washington County nurses met at the Nurses Home with fifteen present. Dr T J Pease spoke on Relations of Dental Care to General Health and urged nurses to aid in promoting a dental program in schools. Dr D C Barrett presented a film on syphilis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Society
T. J. Pease
D. C. Barrett
Fifteen Men Indicted in Brooklyn Conspiracy Case
A federal grand jury indicted 15 Brooklyn men tied to the Christian Front on a conspiracy to overthrow the U S government. They were arrested January 15 by FBI agents who seized rifles from the New York National Guard and ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPA Federal Grand Jury
Brooklyn
Christian Front
Charter of
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
New York Nations Guard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boudewyin Phillipo
Sassenheim
Holland
Phillipo
U. S
Wolf Floral CO
J. O. Crawford Hampshire
Melvin Ginger
Lester B. Kra di
Mt Pleasant
Benjamin Gerig
Newark City
Gerig
League of Nations Secretariat
Gingerich
Wayland
Institute For International Understanding
Judy Kay
Harry Lee Anderson
Mrs
Wed Anderson
Albert Battergon
G. FB. Prey
Cy Bush Res
S. 4Th
Seattle
Washington Five
Rmy Washington
Vacha
Dinty’ Moore
Dinty
Dinty Moore
Whitman
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Armneurs Trons
Flenner
Stewart and Crone
Stewart
Ant Roo Sorrell
I Stewart
MekKeone
Ane Jugenheimer
SAS Mills
Ross's Reds
Ani Ross
A Hershberger
Ais Martin
Eee Mangold
Crone
Anu MebDaniels
Paul Leu Carson
Mangold
Smith
Wolf
Morrison
Dos Crooks Ee
Tee
Goa
Keiper
Peggy Prince
Warner and Prince's
Peggy
Harold Warner
Mr. Prince
Mr. Warner
Harold
O. K
Wall Street
Fifty Eighth Street
Father
Hunger
Thomas
Brockman
Atime - Fry
Chuck
I Finke
Jungbluth
Watson
Carstensen
Sisterhood
Mrs. Morrison
Reister Bros
Red
Boyd
Mrs. Hunter
The
Chicago Tribune
SOC
C. V. Crall
C. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
Optometrists
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!