Notable Washington County Illness and Funeral Notices
Local resident Thomas P. Harbaugh lies seriously ill at home on South Marion Avenue. His son Harry H. Harbaugh of Greeley Colorado arrives to provide support, joined by daughter Mrs Elmer Burham of West Chester. Alex Miller’s funeral draws editors Ralph W. Crom and Victor Swartzendruber, with Swartzendruber a Miller cousin. Dr Fred Reid recovers from gall stones and appendicitis after surgery. Numerous notices detail upcoming public sales and farm auctions across the area with dates in February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Harbaugh
Washington County
South Marion Ave
Harry H. Harbaugh
Greeley
Colo
Elmer Burham
West Chester
Arrowheads Hosiery Introduces Silk Top Styles
The Arrowhead line promotes long service and good looks with two styles. The regular 95 cent grade and a new $1.00 all silk from foot to top design appeal to younger ladies. See new colors in these numbers. Air Atrison Florsheim Arch Preservers Zippers.
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Air. Atchison
Local residents travel for visits and errands across towns
G W Ayers of Columbus Junction visits Ainsworth for a music class in the public schools. Mrs Paul Mundt travels to Clinton to visit her mother Mrs W H Warner and relatives. Marion Work goes to West Chester on business. Genevieve Peterson returns home to Ainsworth after a few days with brother Arthur Peterson. Frank Loeffler goes to Pleasant Plain for several days of business. J W Pulver visits West Chester after a stop at Charlie Lemley’s home. Sarah Jane Lemley shows improvement after rest. Mr and Mrs John Belville of Fairfield spend the day in the city for the LO BO dinner. Piano tuner Harold Turner visits Jetts for the day on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mundt
Clinton
W. H. Warner
Genevieve Peterson
Ainsworth
Arthur Peterson
J. W. Pulver
West Chester
Charlie Lemley
Sarah Jane Lemley
Iehi
Calendar of community meetings and social events
Tuesday lists division meetings and entertainments across home economics groups and clubs. Wednesday features Sunshine Community Club and various yot clubs with hostesses and reading circle. Thursday covers missionary societies, farm bureau lessons, tea and bridge events, and club gatherings. Friday notes a Women’s Relief Corps social and church activities. Saturday ends with a St James Parent Association fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. EB. O
Robert Cook
Beast Second Street
Ruth Annis
Madeline Aikeenas
Ethel Albert
Bridge
Jane Gardner
Lexington Missionary Society
Cheievremulic Proeting
Walter Brows
Plourdeb
Pleasant Pisins
Lincolm
Young Ladies Missionary Society
Second United Presbyterian
Ainsworth Women's
Relief Corps
Methodist Laymen Open Conference in Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa the two day Methodist Laymen conference opened at the First Methodist church. F C Edwards led the program urging laymen to engage more in church work. Bishop Frederick T Keeney of Omaha heads the council with Bishop Robert E Jones of New Orleans addressing Methodism and the Negro race as the first black bishop in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Des Moines
Iowa
First Methodist
Methodist Church
F. C. Edwards
Frederick T Keeney
Omaha
Robert FE. Jones
New Orleans
Methodist Episcopal Church
Gasoline Price Cut Noted in Des Moines
Gasoline sold at Des Moines filling stations for 16 cents per gallon plus tax, two cents below former level. No reason given for the general price cut.
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Des Moines
Feb
Aimee Semple McPherson Draws 5000 in Chicago Debut
Five thousand Chicagoans packed the venue for evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson's first appearance in the city. A similar number were refused entry for lack of seating. She urged a return to old time religion and faced cheers when mentioning recent legal troubles over the kidnaping affair.
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Chicago
Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
Masons to Attend Brethren Funeral in Keota
A Blue Lodge meeting will be held at 12 30 Thursday followed by a trip to Keota for the funeral of brother S D Carris. A large attendance is urged. L B Lupton W M.
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Blue Lodge
Keota
S. D. Carris
L. B. Lupton
W. M
Mary Maury Marries Dick Mendham After Principal Advice
Mary Maury, a first day teacher at Public School No 78, falls for Dick Mendham, eighth grade teacher. Principal Miss Graham counsels marriage for security, leading Maury to accept Mendham when he proposes. They plan summer nuptials and him leaving teaching for a publishing position as his uncle leads the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ary Dawson
Mary
Dick Mendham
Mary Dawson
No. 78
Miss Graham
Maury
Salid Mary
Mr. Mendham
Mr. Mendhan
Richard Mendham
Miss Gradwin
Hie
Concern
Copeland Elected to Iowa Legislature in Dallas County
In a special Dallas county election Harry Copeland Democrat of Waukee won the Iowa House seat left by D H Miller. Republican Ray Gribben of Minburn received 859 votes to Copeland’s 2844. Copeland will be sworn in once he gets the certificate of election from the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel
Dallas County
Iowa
D. HH. Miller
Harry Copeland
Dem
Waukee
Ray Gribben
Minburn
Copeland
Secretary of State
Fear Violence Forces Transfer of Alleged Murderer
Sheriff Hyndman secretly moved Karl Mayberry to Girard jail amid fears of a mob after a dynamite blast killed his two children Florence 10 and Robert 6 and seriously injured their mother Lena Mayberry. Mayberry reportedly confessed to planting the charge, with charges not yet filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Kans
James Tryndman
Karl Mayberry
Girard
Mayberry
Florence Mayberry
Robert
Lena Mayberry
Mayber
Hyndman
Tells Club About Early Times Here
Frank L. Wilson spoke at the Rotary club luncheon on early Washington history. He described the first house built in 1835 and key developments, reading a letter about business prospects to J. Albert Williams from a partner in the local shoe trade. The gathering paused for a death in the club, with a brief note on Near Fast Relief by Mrs. Katherine McCormick.
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Frank L. Wilson
Rotary Club
Washington
J. Albert Williams
Iowa City
Oskaloosa
Fairfield
Alex Miller
Katherine McCormick
Funeral services for Mrs Mar yjorie De Witt in Wyoming
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs A E Cunningham conducted by Dr F W Eastwood assisted by Dr es Bowers. Pall bearers were Daryl Math is Kenneth Curris C H Guther Lloyd Lytle Donald Bell and Chif ford Hunter. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
Gasoline Uniformity Noted In US Bureau of Mines Tests
The United States Bureau of Mines reports a slight average increase in volatility of motor gasoline in use today, indicating gasoline uniformity has become more common according to their tests.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Plant Growth With Prolonged Light Sparks Electric Trade
A scientist reports that extending daylight with artificial lighting enhances plant growth. Further studies indicate the electric light industry benefits most from this finding, suggesting wide commercial impact.
River Brethres Mennonite Sect Origin and History
The River Brethres religious denomination of Mennonite origin began in 1770 in Pennsylvania, founded by Jacob Kagie. The name may derive from members living near a river or from baptismal rites performed at Pasquehauns sites.
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River Brethres
Pennsylvania
Jacob Kagie
Pasquehauns
Complex Mineral Mixture Promoted For Hog Feed Economics
Experiments at Ames show the Complex Mineral Mixture boosts hog feeding efficiency. It is sold at 3.50 per hundred and advertised by Kolosick Remedy Co. with phone 647. Local notes mention visits and errands of Freda White, Gerald White, and Joe McGinnis, plus a bank ad for West Chester Savings Bank at 4 percent.
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Ames
Kolosick Remedy Co
Correction issued on exemption list for Junior Hi student
A printing error listed Charles Berdo as having one exam. it is corrected to show he is exempt from all subjects. The notice also states the late J W Morton home is for sale to settle an estate at 110 Blackette, and a separate ad offers hauling services by John Little at 345.
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Charles Berdo
Bova Berd
J. W. Morton
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Richard Barthelmess
FOX News
Norma Shearer
Abie
Ralph W. Crom
Davenport
Davenport Democrat
Mr. Miler
Victor, E. Swartzendruber
Chariton Herald-Patriot
Swartzendruber
Mr. Miller
Eicher
Fred Reid
Ward
Allen S. White
PBF
P.O
Murphy WN. Adams of
Walona
Burlington
Gordon Engstrom
A. F. Anderson
Mary Ann
George Rudiger
Ed Bell
Ed Sullivan
Oskaboort
David Blankenhorn
Melleth
Kireota
Mankenhorn
W. T. Hobbs
Ainaworth
Floyd Blankenhorn
James Daniels
Marjorie Clark
Weet Chester
Freda Fisher
Muscatine
Mrs
Carl Fisher
Jesse Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Frey
McKay
Evans Brothers
Town
C. A. Brook Farm
Hotle and Ramge
Rubio
Lee Davidson
Brighton
Harve P. Wilson
Pubic Sale
L. Gs Labby
tHorse
Aloise
Musil
Mike Hollinger
Titus
I. C. Steele
Riverside
Jones Brothers
Columbus City
Bert Smith
Green and
Romime
Kiler and White
Crawfordville
A. N. Dayton
Edw
Joe M. Wolfe
Knotek Bros
Duroe Jersey Bred Sons
Busby
Roy Libe
Hampshire
Curtis Spaeth
Florsheims
Dorothy Jeffrey
Sheldon
W. R. Jeffrey
GHO
McDantel
Mebihinney
G. W. Ayers
Columbus Junction
Marion
Frank Loeffler
Pleasant Wain
John Belville
Baifield
Stephens Jewelry Store
Harold Turner
Jetts
Soctye
Ed Pain
Divivon
Die Hors
Moet Ue
Frank Wilson
Georges Toomanie
Shalom
Union School
Celesta Hasty
Lis
Alma Hearne
Charles Simith
Ostess
U. and I
Rebekai Club
Mes
Harry Bhikisley
C.D. of A
Julia McWevin
Baston Star Wll
Chef
Catherine Nutt
Mre
W. Meuussier
St. James Parcar Teachers Association
Mrs. McPherson
Masons
Washington Cleaners
Lord
Baltimore
D. F. Macon
Oliver Todd
Fort Madison
Floyd Todd
Dougherty Bros
W. R. Cubbins
Alma Brindley
Maude Hott
N. D Anderson
Ward's
Ed W. Price & Co
Freda White
Crawfordsville
D. M. Conrad
West Chester Savings Bank
Joe McGinnis
Havre
Ruth
Martha
Mike
Gerald White
Burnington
Studebakers
Studebaker Garage
I. W. Schenefelt
Phillips & Hebner, Druggists
Cook's Bakery
Earle Libe
Frank Hamilton
Cephas Dodd
Ihe
St. James
John Little
Southern Coals Coke Co.,cin
John Shields & Sons
Singer Shop
W. Wash
Lemmon
Jewelry
Hans
the Wardrobe Cleaners
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