Fatal House Fire Claims Two and Half Year Old Otto Patterson
Otto Paul Patterson aged two and a half died of severe burns after his clothing caught fire from gasoline fumes mistaken for oil. His mother suffered burns while smothering the flames. The incident occurred at the Patterson home ten miles northwest of Washington. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at the L. A. Jones funeral home with burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
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John Patterson
Washington
Washington County
John Kenneth
Otto Paul
Authora Jean
John
Mable (Bush) Patterson
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Carl W. Klein
Elm Grove Cemetery
Wellman Girl Is A Contest Winner
Results of the county declamatory contest dramatic division show Jean McIntosh Wellman first, Muriel Michel Kalona second, Margaret Griffith Washington third. Eight schools competed including Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville Kalona Riverside Washington Wellman and West Chester. Remaining events set for Wednesday at Brighton high school with Virgil Wittmer and Vera Stutsman scheduled.
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Wellman
Muriel Michel
Kalona
Margaret Griffith
Washington
Brighton High School
Ainsworth
Supt
W. G. Robertson
Kathleen King
Martha Smylie
Columbus Junction
Brighton
Crawfordsville
Riverside
West Chester
Gretna Green
Virgil Wittmer
Vera Stutsman
Close Court House On Washingtons Birthday
The courthouse will close Wednesday in observance of Washingtons birthday.
Burlington Five Easy For Locals
Washington Y M C A Diekselbull loan proved strong as Burlington beat Washington 64 to 60. McAvoy stepped in for injured guard Jule Vibe while Ahrens and Fuhr led scoring with 25 and 21 points respectively. Washington led 27 points each half away from home court. A preliminary game saw Cotter high school win.
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Ahrens
Fuhr
Washington
Burlington
Cotter High School
Tax League Meets Thursday Afternoon
The Washington County Taxpayers league holds its weekly meeting Thursday afternoon at 1 50 at city hall. Committees are slated to report on county health unit expense inquiries and on taxation bills under consideration by the state legislature.
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Tax League
Washington County Taxpayers League
City Hall
Richmond man jailed on intoxication charge
Phil Musgrove of Richmond was arrested on a charge of intoxication on complaint of his wife. He appeared before Justice of the Peace J. E. Bovee this morning and was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail, but the sentence was suspended during good behavior.
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Phil Musgrove
Richmond
Justicces of the Peace
J. E. Bovee
Washington High Defeats Ottumwa in Narrow Conference Win
Washington High School topped Ottumwa in a Little Six battle despite fatigue from a four games in four nights county tournament run. Black led Ottumwa with ten free throws and two field goals while Washington built a big early lead before reserves steadied the game.
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Washington High School
Ottumwa
Washington Boys
West Chester
Gentleman Jim Corbett Remembered As A Lifelong Gentleman
Beverly Hills columnist recalls Jim Corbett as a lifelong credit to boxing and theatre. He notes Corbett’s friendship with Fred Stone, his talent as a straight man on stage, and a life lived without malice, ending in glory.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Jim Corbett
Jim
Corbett
Fred Stone
Fred
Fire damages Homer Brinton home near Brighton
A February fire at the Homer Brinton residence in Clay township northwest of Brighton damaged the basement and first floor, with smoke causing further harm. The brick home with its own water system was controlled by the family and neighbors. insurance was reported. The Brintons had just left to visit relatives when a basement light sparked the blaze.
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Brighton
Homer Brinton
Clay Township
Brintons
Howard Stewart Shopped Here This Morning
West Chester resident Howard Stewart visited the store this morning, prompting a brief customer sighting report.
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Howard Stewart
West Chester
Washington Board Cuts 23 500 From School Budget
The Washington board of education trims the district budget by 23 500 for the next school year through salary cuts and eliminating five teaching positions. One high school art and penmanship instructor, one music instructor, and one physical training teacher will be eliminated along with reduced janitor wages and minimal supply cuts.
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Board of Education
Washington Board of Education
Washington
Thomas J Reeder Dies at Brighton at 81
Thomas J Reeder 81 died suddenly Monday morning at a nephew’s home in Brighton. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 pm at John Bales’ Burt Oak home, Rev J L Leitzinger to preside. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs Will Knerr of Chariton and three nephews James and John Bales and Virgil Knerr.
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Thomas J. Reeder
John Bales
Burt Oak
J. L. Leitzinger
Germanville Lutheran Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Reeder
James Bales
Jacob
Mary Reeder
Germany
America
Heights Team Triumphs In Grade School Basketball Game
Heights grade school team defeated Wallace 19 to 9 yesterday afternoon. Wallace failed to score a field goal in the first half while Heights made four. Cox anchored Heights with five field goals and two free throws.
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Heights
Wallace
Cox
Mrs Kerr and Daughters Thank the Community
Mrs. G. B. Kerr and her daughters express gratitude to friends for kindnesses and thoughtful support shown after the death of Dr. George B. Kerr. The note acknowledges sympathy, prayers, and assistance during their time of loss.
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G. 8. Kerr
Journal
George
Kerr
No Mail Deliveries on Washington's Birthday
Postmaster Harry McCall announces no mail deliveries in city or rural areas on Washington's Birthday. Stamp window opens from to 10 a.m.
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Washington
Harry McCall
Scrip Measure Passes House in Iowa Legislature
Iowa House approves a scrip bill 84 to 15 to legalize stamp money for county use under the Zylstra plan. Counties may issue scrip for poor relief and work programs, distributed via county, municipality, or social agencies, effective three years.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles J. Zylstra
Haywarden
House
Boards of Supervisors
Ounties
Agencs
Judiciary Committee
Cunningham
Polk
Prohibition Drive Sparks State Convention Plans
United Press reports a nationwide race as Congress sent the Blaine repeal resolution to the states. New York proposes a convention in April, Wyoming already acts, Georgia holds back, while Wisconsin aims for May voting and Governor Clyde Herring urges decisive action to set up convention machinery.
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South
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Bly
Wisconsin
Clyde W Herring
General Assembly
Wisconsin Milk Strike Spreads Across State
The Wisconsin milk strike widened as thousands of workers picketed roads statewide. Clashes with authorities included tear gas bombs at several sites while strikers dumped milk in seven counties.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Mayor Cermak Improves. No Untoward Symptoms Reported
Miami bulletin from February 21 states Mayor A. J. Cermak remains improving after surgery. Dr Karl Meyer of Cook County Hospital plans return to Chicago as infection risk lessens and surface wound heals.
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Miami
A. J. Cermak
Karl Meyer
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Franklin Township Spelling Contest Winners Named
The Franklin township spelling contest held at Franklie Center School drew parents and friends Friday afternoon. In the advanced group nine spellers competed. primary division had twelve. Awards: advanced first Ernestine Embree Grant. second Lloyd Mikseh Pleasant. third Alice Lukavsky Harmony. Primary: first Ivan Lukavysky Harmony. second Vivian Stover Cedar. third Delores Griener Pleasant. Mrs. Harold Fulton proclaimed words. judges were Mrs. Grif Clark and Mrs. Ed Libe.
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Franklie Center School
Ernestine Embree
Grant
Lloyd Mikseh
Pleasant
Alice Lukavsky
Harmony
Ivan Lu
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