Fatal injuries in Iowa crash claim Cedar Rapids man
William Jones, 94, of Cedar Rapids died at University Hospital Iowa City after a collision at the No 161 and No 2 junction east of Ainsworth. His skull was fractured, three relatives in the car were only lightly hurt. A Chrysler from Trenton collided with the Jones vehicle. other injuries were reported to a Trenton neighbor. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Barta chapel Cedar Rapids. Jones was born February 28 1877 in Paris Missouri and leaves a widow and three children.
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William Jones
Cedar Rapids
Ainsworth
University Hospital
Iowa City
A. Larsen
Barta Chapel
West Branch
Cedr Rapids
Mr. Jones
Paris
S. R. Jones
Jones
Georgia Jones
Second Ave
West
Hazel Tarsen
Gilbert and
Russell Jones
Pearl Jones
Holliday
Minnie Richardson
Wharis
Willa Umpstadt
Malima
Addie Littrell
Mexico
Essie Spires
Madison
Bishop Leet to Visit Washington Church Sunday
Bishop Frederick D. P. Leet of Omaha will preside over an official visit to the Washington church next Sunday. A morning service speech is planned with invitations to Methodist churches in the county, expecting large delegations. Dr. F. C. Wittman leads arrangements with committees handling the program.
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Frederick DP. Leet
Omaha
Washington
Leet
F.C. Wittgman
Methodist Church
Brookhart Attacks Smith Over Candidate Bragging Comment
Senator Brookhart of Iowa derides Smith's statement calling it the biggest fool thing he's done. He questions why Smith would brag about leading his party instead of formally declaring candidacy.
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New York
INS
Alfred Kk
Smith
Roosevelt
Smmith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
League of Nations
Brookhart
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Will Rogers bids farewell to Mellon on crisis note
Will Rogers writes on the S. S. Europa in February praising Mellon for tax cuts and gains while criticizing the public loss. He warns that the powerful fall hardest and urges Mellon to take care, ending with a bipartisan goodbye and thanks.
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S. S. Europa
Andy” Mellon
Great Britain
Mr Mellon
Andy
Accounting sought from W J Mc Chesney in Iowa City case
Dr Charles Rowan formerly of Iowa City seeks a court-ordered accounting from W J Mc Chesney for money and property entrusted to him. Allegations include removal of bonds, use of funds to cover debts, and concealment of loan documents and deposits over years.
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Iowa City
Iowa
INS
W. J. Mc Chesney
Charles Rowan
University of Iowa Surgical Department
McChesney
First National and Farmers Loan and Trust Banks
The
State University
Dr. Rowan
University of Southern California
Rowan
Farmers Loa and Trust Company
First National Bank
Journal Given Wide Publicity
The Washington Evening Journal receives a double-page notice in the February issue of the National Printer Journalist a trade magazine. The write up reproduces the Journal building and first floor plan and traces the paper history from Orville Elder through Logan Payne to the present. It lauds the Journal and the city of Washington.
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Washington Evening Journal
Naional Printer-Journalist
Journal
Orville Elder
Logan Payne
Washington
Washington Woman 98 Dies Sunday at Home
Mrs. Emma Wright widow of B. N. Wright died Sunday afternoon at 4:26 after a long life in Washington county. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 PM at 114 Mast Seventh Street with Dr. F C Wiitzig man in charge. Interment in Wim Grove cemetery beside her husband. Born November 5, 1833 in Brook County Virginia she married Enoch Wright in 1852 and later settled north of town. She leaves six of her ten children: Katie Terry Will, Virginia B Chattie Nellie Elmer H Cora and Enoch. She was a charter member of Plains Missionary Society. She valued faith, humor, reading and family. Her life reflected resilience through hardship and worry-free living.
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B. N. Wright
Mast Seventh Street
F.C. Wiitzigman
Wim Grove Cemetery
Methodist Episcopal Church
Plains Missionary Society
Virginia
Mmma
Rachel Smith
Brook County
West Virginia
Edward Smith
Catharine (James ) Smith
Enoch Wright
Mr. Lamb
Jim Knotel
Wright
Katie
Terrys
Ogden Mills Named Secretary of the Treasury
Ogden L Mills named successor to Mellon as Secretary of the Treasury. The experienced financier and wartime veteran brings political experience and a golf background to bear the duties of the high office.
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Ogden L. Mills
Mellon
Treasury
Ogden J. Mills
Andrew W. Mellon
United States Treasury
Hoover
Mills
Browning School
New York
Harvard University
Harvard Law School
Congress
New York State Senate
America
France
House of Representatives
House
Ways and Means
T He Vetteran
Alfred E. Smith
the Treasury
Farm Bureau to Hold Gatherings Across County
County Agent Harold Montgomery announces a series of farm bureau meetings to promote membership and county organization. Speakers include Walter Eyre of Tillaborpe and John Abraham of Mt. Pleasant. Events: Crawfordsville this evening, Seventy-six Center Tuesday, Living Lake Schoolhouse Jackson Township Wednesday, Pleasant Valley School Clay Township Wednesday, Riverside Thursday (tentative).
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Harold Montgomery
Walter Eyre
Tillsborpe
John Abrahi
Mt. Pleasant
Crawfordsville
Eyre
Seventy-six Center
Abralonea
Day of Prayer Observed at Presbyterian Church
The World Day of Prayer, on the first Friday in Lent, will be held at the Presbyterian church on February 12 at 2:5. Women from Washington churches will participate and all women are invited to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
Washington
Not revealed birthday milestone for family matriarch
The fragment notes a ninetieth birthday celebration with eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren mentioned, indicating a large extended family gathering. No names, dates, or locations are provided in the accessible text.
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Ers
Charity Ball At City Hall Draws Bigger Crowd
A larger crowd than before is expected for the second charity ball at city hall Tuesday night February 9. Washington band with Ed Carris will provide added music and old time square dance selections. The ball opens at 7 o clock with a check room run by Jerry Wolf for five cents. Lunch is provided by Joe Melinski with donations from local businesses to cover supplies.
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City Hall
Washington Band
Ed Carris
Dump Dayton
Elmer Mason
Dave Donovan
Mr. Carris
Jerry Wolf
Joe Melinski
Jones Funeral Home
Graham's Department Store
Scott Furniture Co
Sherman Funeral Home
America Opposes Neutral Zone Plan Around Shanghai and Ports
The U S government rejects Japan's proposal for neutral zones around Shanghai and other Chinese ports citing fears of a new scramble for China. Navy Secretary Adams says additional American ships may be sent to Shanghai if needed as tensions rise with Chinese artillery targeting the international settlement.
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Washington
INS
Japan
Shanghai
China
United States
Adams
International Settlement
Wu Te-Chen
International
Whangpoo
Hankow
Kanchow
Boys and Girls Meet Tomorrow at Methodist Church
County youths gather for the older boys and girls conference at the Methodist church. Two state workers O Q Herbrecht and Walter Illlutton of Des Moines will speak in the morning. Richard McCleery discusses "Will You Be Rich" at 3 30 pm. A 6 pm banquet features toasts from county Sunday schools. Installations follow at 7 45 pm with Verna Palmer as president. Assembly opens at 9 45 am.
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Methodist Church
O. Q. Herbrecht
Walter Illutton
Des Moines
Richard McCleery
Verna Palmer
Iowa Troop F officer named delegate to cavalry school
Donaldson from Troop F receives appointment by the United States War Department as Iowa’s delegate to the cavalry school at Fort Riley Kansas from March 5 to June 15.
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Harry J. Donaldson
United States War Department
Iowa
Cavalry
Ft. Riley
Kans
Bulldogs and Flaming Arrows to decide county league tie
The Bulldogs and Flaming Arrows meet at 6 PM Wednesday at the Y to break a 3–1 record tie in intermediate division A of the county basketball tournament. Flaming Arrows defeated Bulldogs 24–11 Saturday to leave both teams equal, with the division winner facing Division B champions Washington Presbyterians next Saturday at 6 PM.
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Bulldogs
Flaming Arrows
Washington Presbyjanes
Charity Ball Hopes to Exceed Previous Donations
The charity ball, organized under Mayor Applegate, aims to surpass last year’s success with over 200 attendees and more than 73 dollars given to the unemployment committee. Music will fill the evening with special numbers led by Paul Gorham, though dancing is optional for guests.
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Applegate
Paul Gorham
Salvation Army Drive Underway With Envoy Lowe
Envoy W. L. Lowe returns to lead the annual Salvation Army canvass, now under way. Funds raised will be deposited in Washington National Bank and sent to state headquarters, then used for Salvation Army work in the state.
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W. L. Lowe
Salvation Army
Envoy Lowe
Washington National Bank
Ark of the Army
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