Large Union Choir Sings At Meetings In 1931
Last evening's union evangelist services opened in a patriotic, enthusiastic mood. Dr. McCombe delivered a forceful message from Samuel and Washington battle imagery. The large choir led by Mr. Clase inspired the crowd with songs, and a 9-foot snow white cross was announced for tonight as prayer meetings and Sunshine Club sessions continued citywide.
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Union Evangelist Services
Dave McLaughlin
W. S. Kyle
North Second
Karl Simpson
West
Madison Street
Funeral services held for local figures at Elm Grove
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the J. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Rev A Wing. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Rush Helwick G W Wallace Averette Adams A A Atchison Don Pant and John Ci. Members of the organization attended in large numbers with Odd Fellows and Rebekahs present.
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le Funningham
J. A. Jones
Baptist
Elm Grove Cemetery
Rush Helwick
Wallace Averette Adams
A. A. Atchison
Don Pant
John Ci
A Body
Be Larse
Sherman Funeral
L. B. Law
Mr. W
Ellows Lodge
Nevices
Elmrove Cemetery
John L. Joh Axel Anderson
John Davison
Roy Stewart
Ralph Zeck
Oscar Jugenheimer
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Predicting New Year Fortunes Amid 1930 Chat
A curious 1930 note recalls Christmas wishes and “predictions” by figures like J P Morgan and Tom Lamont. The piece mocks optimistic forecasts, noting some predictions vanish by Thursday morning and arguing future fortune telling thrives while optimism wanes.
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Hithus
Gan
Chas
Schwab
J.P. Sloan
Tom Lamont
J.P. Morgan
Morrow
Honored Baby of 1931 Reported Delayed
Rumors from outside Washington say the 1931 Honored Baby has not yet been reported. Sixteen Washington firms pledged gifts for the first baby born in the new year, with rules printed in last Saturday’s Journal. The feature has long drawn public interest and awaits definite reports.
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Washington
Jour ‘Hal
Washington County
Kiesey Scores Winning Basket in Close Little Six Game
Washington high school's Dale Kiesey scored the deciding baskets in the final two minutes to lift the Demons to a 26 to 23 victory over Burlington. The game was ragged with many turnovers and fouls as both teams sputtered after the Christmas break. Washington led early, Burlington answered, and the lead changed hands several times before Kiesey sealed the win.
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Dale Kiesey
Washington
Ater
Burlington
Demons
Kiesey
Sheridan
Brunsell Seheu
Morrison
Washington Raymond
Mohr
Turling
Ml A
Lytle
Schon
Micely Young
Shoridan
Burlington Hinttle
Kame
Sind
Klesey
Schen
Burington
Sehen
Mole
Washngton
Thompson
Fire Damages Basements At Phillips Hebner Drug Store
A basement fire at the Phillips and Hebner drug store on the west side of the square caused extensive smoke and water damage to upper floors and adjoining rooms. Estimated total losses ranged from six to ten thousand dollars, with the drug stock hit hardest. Fire confined to the basement and lower store areas. reconstruction needed for walls, ceilings, and floors. Residents in nearby flats evacuated. building owners insured to cover damages. The blaze began near a furnace and spread through the basement before eleven last night.
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Phillips & Hebner
Gamage
Getjen
Pheantsatare
Tesuinke
Dr. W. Stewart Iis
Ralph Sin
California
Claire Dewey
Purnace
Wallace Hindman and
Russell and
Harold
Albia
TT Atchison
Pairfield
Hebner
Harold Reynolds
Ralph Moore
J. H. Stewart
Drilling Near Letts Advances with Three Leases Filed
In Muscatine county near Letts, I F McCormac and Dr C A Taylor filed three more leases for gas and oil wells with C Parks. The land belongs to M J Shellabarger Guy N Brown and L M Litchell. They hold other drilling rights and recently struck gas on Lester Haefner farm. Lease shares total five hundred twenty six and operations were to begin by December 1932.
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Columbus Junction
Letts
United Presbyterian and Associate Presbyterian vote officers
Churches held their annual New Year meetings and dinner. D D Sherman chaired the United Presbyterian congregation, Richard McCleery as chair during the congregational meeting, with Miss Nel Tripp as secretary and Fort Sherman treasurer. Associate Presbyterian elected W M Kleese as chairman, with Mrs Malcolm Montgomery secretary Elizabeth Dawson treasurer and Mrs George Masson music director. Nearby guests included the Hindmans and Atchison.
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United Presbyterian
D. D. Sherman
United Presbyterian Congregation
Richard McCleery
Miss Nel Tripp
Fort Sherman
Mi Turd
Clarence Logan
Harvey
W. C. Mayhew
McCombe-Clase Evangelistic
Fulton
Associate Presbyterian
W. M. Kleese
Malcolm Montgomery
Elizabeth Dawson
George Masson
Kidnapped Boy Adolphus Orthwein Returns Home
In St Louis on January 2 the ten year old Adolphus Busch Orthwein, grandson of August A Busch and heir to the Anheuser Busch fortune, was found safe after being abducted near his grandfather’s residence. He was missing 20 hours before a man stopped the Orthwein car, compelled the boy to exit, and drove away with him until his parents recovered him yesterday afternoon.
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ST. Louis
Adolphus Busch Orthwein
August A. Busch
Anheuser- Busch, Inc
Adolphus Busch
Millonaire
Yester
New Year's Day YMCA Open House Draws 400 Plus Attendees
More than four hundred people attended the Washington YMCA open house on New Year’s Day, with demonstrations and contests throughout the afternoon and tea served to visitors. In the evening the Washington YMCA Leaders beat the Wapello Lions 80 to 23 in basketball, as a fifty piece Washington High School orchestra performed earlier in the day.
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Washington Y. M. C. A
Leigh W. Joule
Washington “Y
Wapello Lions
Washington High School
Milbun McKay
Bank Officer Says Bandits Captured Him
Chicago January 2 Funds stolen or locked in a vault at will would not open until Sunday morning as Lawrence Avenue National Bank closed while police checked a cashier’s tale. Assistant cashier John B Malloy said four bandits kidnapped him New Years Day, robbing the bank of 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. Time lock was moved ahead two or three days. bank to pause operations until Sunday. Jewelry and goods from safe deposit boxes were taken. Malloy was held for questioning.
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Chicago
Lawrence Avenue National Bank
John B
Malloy Fara
Joffre Still Weaker Today Amid War Wounds
Paris reports Marshal Joseph Joffre growing weaker as each minute passes. Doctor Raoul Boudin says the wounded commander remains in a frail state and can barely swallow. Minister of War Louis Barthou visited at 11 a.m. and observed his collapse. He is being fed by serums and sugar injections.
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Paris
Joseph Joffre
Raoul Boudin
United Press
Joffre
Louis Barthou
Marthou
College Teams Clash In Burlington Showdown
The George Freshwaters junior college team meets Burlington junior college in a high profile test. Both squads feature seasoned players and recent high school stars, promising a closely fought game tonight in Burlington. Miss Thelma York, in Fairfield on business, is expected back tomorrow evening to review the day’s plans.
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George Freshwaters
Burlington Junior College
Thelma York
Fairfield
New Year Dinner at Haskins Church
The Haskins Presbyterian church held a congregational dinner on New Year’s day with session, round tables, and a program. The orchestra played selections and readings were given by Miss Alberta Ferrington and Jean Frey. Dr W Eastwood of Washington spoke. A bond fellowship hour was planned for the third Sunday in January at 2:80. Services are set for 11 o’clock morning and 10 o’clock day school. The Haskins orchestra will present a play and program.
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Haskins Presbyterian Church
Alberta Ferrington
Jean Frey
Wenger
Haskins
New Officers Take Over At Court House on Coast
Sheriff R H McCarty and Mrs Minnie Green assume duties as new sheriff and recorder as county board delays bonds and meeting. Walter Schroeder named deputy sheriff. Miss Jean Karel and Mrs Belle Rice assist as new and retiring staff. Former sheriff George Struble shifts to city marshal pending new post.
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R. H. McCarty
Minnie Green
Board of Supervisors
B. N. Jessen
Wellman
R. E. Brown
Sheriff McCarty
George Struble
Neritt Struble
Pollock Wallace
McCart
Brothers Die In Auto Crash Near Ottumwa Iowa
Donald Clark 15 and Raymond Clark 17 were killed when their car overturned on a highway near Ottumwa. The younger died instantly, the other died later in a hospital. Jessie Sage from Chicago and George Dempster of Chicago visited the Sag family lodging.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Donald Clark
Raymond Clark
Jessie Sage
Frank Sage
Walter Graves
Chicago
George Dempster
Frank Sag
Rebels Seize Panama Presidency Palace in Coup
Panamanian rebels seized the presidential palace as Don Florencio Harmodio Arosemena was captured. Arosemena said he had not resigned. Dr Harmodio Arias was named president of the provisional government by the Supreme Court. The junta included Francisco Arias and Dr J J Vallarino. United States officials considered intervention unlikely unless order restoration proved necessary. U.S. soldiers arrived from the Canal Zone to protect the U.S. legation.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Panama
Panama City
Harmodio Arias
Bar Association
Aro
Emna
Supreme Court
Republic of Panama
Florencio Harmodio Arosemena
Arosemena
United Press
Storm Executive
Presidencia
Solect
Roy T. Davis
Presencia
Sabanas
U.S
Canal Zone
Arias
Francisco Arias
J. J. Vallarino
Herrick Clynic
Baltimore Post home burns in Baltimore
A four story Baltimore Post building burned last night, killing one man and injuring four others. The Baltimore Sun offered space and plant aid, enabling the Post to publish today’s edition despite its ruinous fire damage.
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Baltimore Post
Baltimore Sun
Post
The
Scripps-Howeard
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