Wave of Check Forging Sweeps State Warns Investigation Head
Des Moines reports Glen Schmidt warns of a statewide check forging wave hurting merchants. He says forgers use persuasive tactics to cash bad checks and urges merchants to demand ID and verify with banks. Banks and local agencies can aid in preventing losses while prosecutions are hindered by forgers maintaining reserves.
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Head of Investigation Bureau
Des Moines
INS
Glen Schmidt
State of Investigation
Schmidt
Iowa
Ordin
Federal Funds To Continue Rolling Into Iowa This Year
Federal funds are projected to continue flowing into Iowa in 1937 with widespread distribution via the Surplus Relief Administration. Estimates indicate heavy disbursements in the Rock Island malon area and along the Mississippi channel from Sioux City to Burling, totaling over 700 million dollars by January 1, 1937. Readily available cash and large shipments of food clothing and mattresses are part of the relief effort across the state.
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Federal
Iowa
Mtenberg
Rock Island
Mississippi Locks
Masazine Burling
Lynxville
Sioux City
Missouri
Hospital Discharges and Emergency Surgery Report
At the hospital Ralph Bauer was discharged this afternoon Riley Grecian left for home in Riverside this afternoon Mrs Ciemumest Rummelhart was discharged this morning Wiam Lee Little under an emergency appendectomy this morning Billy Rath age 14 underwent an emergency appendectomy yesterday period
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Ralph Bauer
Riley Grecian
Riverside
Ciemumest Rummelhart
Lee Little
Billy Rath
Usb G
Ainsworth U P Church Seeks Full Attendance Amid Cold
The Ainsworth U P Church invites members and Sabbath school to attend services this Sabbath. Bible school at 10 with final lesson on The Preeminent Value Christ Places Souls of Men over Material Possessions. Worship at 11 features a sermon on Inspiration of Hope. Severe cold and coal shortages kept last two Sabbaths empty, but a Home Coming is hoped next Sabbath. Members urged to bring someone and attend, S Fred Sharpe, Pastor.
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S. Fred Sharpe
Finest Hospital in Japan Highlighted as Elite Enterprise
The text proclaims a hospital in Japan as the finest, branding it an elite enterprise tied to missionary efforts. No further verifiable details or names are provided in the fragment.
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Japan
Biggest Family in Town Invited to Attend Show
Citizens are invited to nominate Washington’s largest family to attend a Fox theater benefit night for Timothy Quest. Timothy, eight, and Gay, three, star in the film with Dickie Moore and Sally Martin. The Journal will tally entries and notify the winner for a special reception Tuesday night.
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Timothy
Gay
Fox Theater
Timothy Quest
Kate Douglass Wiggins
Dickie Moore
Sally Martin
Washington
America
Journal
The
Rev and Mrs Vernon Carter attend state inter-denominational convocation
The Carters will travel to Des Moines on Monday for the state convocation of ministers where Kagawa the Japanese missionary is the principal speaker.
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Vernon Carter
Des Moines
Kagawa
Birthday Anniversaries mark George Washington’s Birthday
A community birthday list highlights many individuals born on or around George Washingtons birthday with ages and hometowns. Notables include Ralph Pratt Eva Burham Ed Davis Clem Latchett and Edna Turnipseed, plus anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Golia Miller.
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George Washington
Ralph Pratt
Owen Grecian
Eva Burham
Charles Caldwell
Ed Davis
M. R. Hinshaw
L. C. Crawford
Clem Latchett
Financial Affairs of Coughlin May Be Probe Subject
Congress considers widening inquiry into Father Coughlin's finances and the funding of his Social Justice movement. Representative Bell proposes a committee to probe Townsend Pension plan funds and related programs, with Rep. Kramer expected to amend to include Coughlin's activities. He asks why one group is scrutinized while another popular fundraiser faces no similar review.
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Washington
Charles E. Coughlin
House
John J. O'Connor
New York
Congress
Detroit
Union For Social Justice Organization
Representative Bell
Missouri
Rep. Kramer
California
Bell
Father Coughlin
Townsend
O'Connor
White House
Coughlin
Nile Fish Challenge Spawns Big Game Fishing Tales
Africa’s Atbar region, 1 500 miles upriver, yields Nile perch up to 200 pounds and tiger fish around 15 pounds. Tiger fish are described as bulldog fierce.
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Anglere
Africa
Atbar
Nile River
Wealth as Moral Means for Social Progress
The quote argues wealth should serve moral ends, with the highest purpose being the evolution of human and social relations and conditions. It links economic gain to societal betterment and ethical use.
South 76 Farewell Party For Movers Near Keota
Snow plows opened routes to the Keokuk county line allowing mail carrier Sprague to restart service to Keota. Neighbors gathered at the Dutton home for a farewell to Pete Hubbs and Will Shannon families moving to Missouri. Hubbs bought a 60 acre farm at Galt. plans to move next week. D R Monroe and Don Davis arranged hog shipments as the community helps prepare for upcoming storm.
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Warren Davis
South
Perth
Keokuk County
Sprague
Keota
Glenn Dutton
Pete Hubbs
Will Shannon
Galt
Missouri
D. R. Monroe
Don Davis
Charles Gris
Wellman Woman Mrs J A Petrce Birthday Celebration
In Wellman Mrs J A Petrce is honored on her birthday with family and neighbors joining in a small gathering. Neighbors note the cheerful occasion and send best wishes for continued good health.
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Wellman
J. A. Petrce
Ruth Ballard Hosts Bridge Party At Her Apartment
Ruth Ballard entertained guests at a bridge party in her apartment last evening. Two tables played with Mable Livingston winning the high prize and Mrs. Lewis Warren taking the low prize. Guests then went to North Side cafe for lunch.
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Ruth Ballard
Mable Livingston
Lewis Warren
North Side Cafe
Washington Church Women to Observe World Prayer Day
World Day of Prayer will be observed at the United Presbyterian Church next Friday February 28 with meditation on the theme On Earth Peace Goodwill Toward Men. The study topic was chosen by Senorita Laura H Jorquera of Santiago Chile, president of Chile Council of Presbyterian Women. Locally one woman from each church will serve on the committee and women from all city churches are invited to attend.
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United Presbych
Senorita
Laura H. Jorquera
Santiago
Chile
Washington
Local residents share time at homes and farms
Friday evening at the Warren Davis home and the weekend at the Keota home of Miss Ross are noted. Art Corcoran had dental work in Keota on Tuesday while neighbors assisted the Pete Hubbs family with chores on Wednesday. Richard Fisher helped Harold Fisher on the farm during cold weather as Mr and Mrs Letter Laubauch visited the Chares Guten home Thursday.
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Ham
Warren Davis
Miss Ross
Keota
Art Corcoran
Pete Hubbs
Richard Fisher
Harold Fisher
Letter Laubauch
Chares Guten
Masson and Whitted Wedding Held This Afternoon
Miss Mildred Masson daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Masson and Lewis Whitted son of Mr and Mrs O P Whitted were married this afternoon at 3 o clock in the Masson home Rev C W Klein officiated The bride wore ivory velvet with train and carried violets sweet peas and white hyacinths A reception followed at the Masson home Guests included 35 relatives and friends The couple will reside at 3415 Seventh Avenue Rock Island Illinois
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Mildred Masson
George F. Masson
Lewis Whitted
O. P. Whitted
Rock Isand
C. W. Klein
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Masson
Lester Luckenbill
Charles
Rock Island, IL
Social calendar for week with club meetings
Week listed social events include DeMolay and Stag party at Masonic temple at 7 30 p m with handcraft and mission societies. Addresses in South Third North Fourth Second Avenues. Junior Fortnightly Priscilla club and quilting sessions noted with hostesses. Wednesday Navajo club and Thursday W R C meeting plus Rural Women's Club event at 2 p m hosted by Mrs Rhodebeck.
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Masonic
Fred L. Stewart
West
Jefferson Street
D Ae Carbaugh
North
Iowa Avenue
White Shrine
Masonic Temple Women's Missionary Society
U. P. Church
Ola McCleery
Ina McDewell
Maude McCreedy
Couple Observe 48th Anniversary at Home Today
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. George of southeast Washington quietly celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary. They stay in due to severe winter conditions and have received greetings from many friends and a gift from Mr. George’s sisters in Long Beach California.
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Washington
J. R. George
Palmer Alaska Currants Yield Record Acreage
Palmer Alaska Maatuska Valley reports a currant harvest of 400 bushels per acre, nearly 10 tons, the heaviest in the United States. At New York prices the yield would bring more than 94 dollars per acre.
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Palmer
Alaska
U.P
Matauska Valley
United States
New York
Local News From East Sunset Highlights Small Events
Mrs Joe Schlatter returned home after cutting her hand with a broken lamp chimney and needed a clamp but is healing. Leonard Martin and Guy Eisele visited near Wapello while Margery Martin stayed with Dusenberry children. Will Roth funeral in Wayland and hog deliveries to Crawfordsville for Columbus Junction butcher work.
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Clarence Hering
East Sunset
Joe Schaltzer
Fred Mitchell
Leonard Martin
Guy Eisele
Lester Charbonneau
Wapello
Mary Eisele
Virginia
Alta Stafford
Jim Martin
Joe Schlatter
Will Roth
Wayland
Rawfordsville
Columbus Junction
Margery Martin
Elmer Dusenberry
Joe Rick
L. Hering
Claire Holmes
Fortnightly Handcraft Meetings Planned Monday
Two Fortnightly clubs schedule Monday evening gatherings. Junior Fortnightly section 1 meets at Miss Velda Parcell’s home to hear Mrs. R. G. Cherry speak on Flower Making at 7 30 p m. Section 2, led by Mrs. Arthur Taylor and Mrs. A E Atchison, convenes at Mrs. Glenn Wilson’s home to discuss Bias Tape and Trimmings at 7 30 p m.
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Velda Parcell
North Second Avenue
R. G. Cherry
Sarah Helwick
Arthur Taylor
A. E. Atchison
Glenn Wilson
South Third Avenue
Yeoman and Fairfield Girl Wed in Christian Parsonage
Emma Chezum and Verne Yeoman of Fairfield were married last night at 8 o'clock in the Christian parsonage with Rev. Vernon Carter officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lang. Mrs. Yeoman is the daughter of Glen Cherum of Fairfield and Verne Yeoman is a son of Sam Yeoman of this city. They will reside in Fairfield.
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Emma Chezum
Verne Yeoman
Fairfield
Christian Parsonage
Vernon Carter
Joseph Lang
Rebekahs Set Date for Benefit Dance
The Rebekahs announced a benefit dance for Thursday February 27 at the Iowa ballroom with music by the Cedar Valley Hillbillies. Attendance at the last meeting was good and Mrs Roy Boone led the business discussion. A transfer took in one candidate and the evening concluded with card games and a social hour led by Mrs Frank Longwell.
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Ways and Means Committee
Rebekahs
Iowa
Cedar Valley Hillbillies
Roy Boone
Frank Longwell
DeMolays Plan Stag Party After Monday Meeting
After the DeMolay meeting next Monday at 7 30 PM there is a stag party in the Masonic Temple. All DeMolays are urged to attend and bring a friend. Entertainment includes a treasure hunt games pool and electronic card playing with refreshments provided.
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Masonic Temple
Wesleyan Mission Meeting Hosted at 215 North Fourth
Mrs. Sidney Moore will host Wesleyan Home Missionary society at her home 215 North Fourth avenue Monday evening. Lesson study led by Mrs. N. M. Speidel. Meeting begins at 7 30 p m.
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Sidney Moore
Wesleyan Home Missionary Society
North Fourth Avenue
N. M. Speidel
Nurses of County Hear Dr Boice on Medical History
The Washington County nurses society met at the nurses home on Wednesday night. Dr C A Boice spoke on Medical History of Town. After business, four bridge tables were played with Jean Sterling winning high and Emily Crone low. A two course luncheon followed.
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Washington County Nurses Society
C. A. Boice
Jean Sterling
Emily Crone
Misplaced overshoes swap at Methodist General Aid meeting
A notice asks the person who took the wrong overshoes at yesterday's Methodist General Aid meeting to call 493 Green and exchange.
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Methodist General Aid
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Route 4
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