Local News Items From Washington IA Briefs and Notes
Local notices report events including bake sale details and egg pricing, people visiting relatives, and local job moves. Notable items include Willa Briley returning to Ft. Madison as secretary, Miss Katherine Mauthe’s auto trip, Wayne Lambert’s newborn son, and Maurice Mayo returning to the University of Iowa. Also mentioned are a hunting accident involving Dean Prall of Atlantic and a Ottumwa Courier photo feature of Billy Cox with Washington students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reister
Willa Briley
Ft. Madison
Anthes Force Oiler Company
D. F. Macon
Washington
Iowa
Raymond Bower
Pueblo
Colo
M. A. McKay
Ft. Dodge
Katherine Mauthe
Maurice Mayo
University of Iowa
K. C. Hall
Dean Prall
Atlantic
Art Prall
Billy Cox
Ottumwa
Billy
Owl Hunts in Daylight
Northern owls forage mainly in daylight due to shorter nights. The birds mice and rabbits are their main prey during these hunts.
Gift of 100 Dollars to Choir Repeats Tradition
An anonymous donor sent a second $100 gift to the United Presbyterian choir after last year’s payment plan. The terms provide $10 to the director Miss Carolyn Hamilton and 56 to organist Miss Helen Harvey with the balance for choir training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Choir
Carolyn Hamilton
Miss Hamilton
Helen Harvey
Democratic State Chairman Testing Contributions Law
A parliamentary summary lists donations and reporting periods for Democratic state leadership from 1934 to 1936. It details multiple ten month and partial reports with totals ranging from 4 096 to 85 267 and notes various contributions including items from parties, clubs, and banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Frank
Iowa Des Moines National Bank
Huston
Feuling
Iowa Democratic Club
Towa Democratic
Birmingham
Democratic Club
Dea
Nowa Democracy
Hospital Admissions and Discharges In Washington County
At the hospital Mrs. Elva Harlan was admitted last evening to Washington County Hospital. Mrs. A N Kelly of Columbus City entered today for treatment. Mrs. Robert Moore was admitted yesterday for medical care. Mrs. George Pierce and baby daughter Elizabeth were discharged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Harlan
Washington County Hospital
A. N. Kelly
Columbus City
Robert Moore
George Pierce
Elizabeth
Photograph Exhibit Well Received By Washington Camera Enthusiasts
The State University of Iowa loan exhibit in the Journal building showcases Iowa scenes by amateur and seasoned photographers. It opens yesterday and runs through today and tomorrow with plans to move to the high school after Wednesday. A Washington camera club is urged to form at a Y meeting Thursday evening inviting all interested amateurs to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
Washington
Journal Building
Iowa
Longest Mountain Chain Extends From Alaska To Patagonia
The Rocky and Andean range forms the world’s longest mountain chain, starting in Alaska and stretching southward to Patagonia. The vast system encompasses diverse peaks, passes, and ecosystems across multiple nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Andean Range
Alaska
Patagonia
Keota Teachers Return to School After Holiday Break
Keota districts resumes amid a busy homecoming as faculty and students return from vacation. Principal Cornelia Bulkley leads a list of teachers arriving from Perry Moulton Wayland Crawfordsville Cantrel De Kalb Illinois and other towns with college students also back in Ames Des Moines and Cedar Falls for the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Bulkley
Perry
Opal Post
Moulton
Eldorg Alliman
Wayland
Mina McCleary
Crawfordsville
Mable Huntley
Cantrill
Betty Kain
DeKalb
Illinois
Eula Moore
Glenville
Minn
H. A. Hofer
M. Lt. Mirick, H. D. Coreil and J. F. Swartzendruber
Keota
Bob McNurlen
Ivan Wornstaff
Will Henderson
Ames
Jack Mills
Gerald Carris
John Morris
Parsons
Fairfield
Keith Stoutmer
Drake
Des Moines
Olga Valenta
Coe
Cedar Rapids
Anna Ruth Palmer
Corinne Adrian
Elva Waterman
Business College
Iris Hart
Iona Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Marjorine Ochs Ogden
Marion Morris
Morning Sun
Mildred Ochs
West Chester
Herbert Carris Maynard
Frank Ralston
Mitchellville
Students Return to School Work in Monmouth Area
Miss Margaret Jane Johnston and Burdette Johnston returned Monday to Monmouth College Indiana. Cairo Literary Society elects officers Mrs Lillian Sellers president Mrs Eva Berkshire vice president Mrs Nina Marshall secretary Judge Prior treasurer A school program includes a debate spelling bee music and stunts. Deaths include Christian Weber and William J Hunt with details of their families and last rites provided. Evan Shahan enrolled in Columbus eighth grade and the Frisk family returned from Kremlin Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Jan
Margaret Jane Johnston
Burdette Johnston
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Cairo Literary Society
Lillian Sellers
Eva Berkshire
Nina Marshall
Judge Prior
Evan Shahan
Chicago
Columbus
V. R. Frisk
Earl
Kremlin
Okla
Mother of Mrs A W Clow Dead
Mrs J N Hague, mother of Mrs A W Clow, died after long illness at about 78. Funeral held at Corydon with Dr and Mrs Clow and daughters Donna Beth and Doris attending. The Clows traveled from Grinnell after the service. Beth remained in Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clow
J. N. Hague
Corydon Yesterly
Vic Wenger Family from Gray Spends Day with Parents
Gray January 7 Mr and Mrs Vic Wenger and son Jesse spent Sunday at the parental Wenger home near Washington. Margaret Gree visited at the Louis Rath home. Jess Nicola sold and delivered hogs to Washington buyers last Friday. Jess Moore’s wood is being sawed Monday. Elwyn Gardner looks after Lyle Wilson’s chores while he is away in the northwestern part of the state. Ruth Longer and Don McAtlin resume high school Monday after two weeks off. Harry Ramseyer blood tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Longer
Gray
Vic Wenger
Jesse
Wenger
Washington
Margaret Gree
Louis Rath
Jess Nicola
Jess Moore
Elwyn Gardner
Lyle Wilson
Ruth Longer
Don McAtlin
Harry Ramseyer
Local News From South Seventy Six Today
Mrs Warren Davis returns from Washington hospital afterappendicitis surgery. Miss Jennie Hennon helps with housework. Don Davis Alec Gillis and Warren Davis visited Riverside. The Charles Harley family spent New Year at Walter Fisher home. Mrs Jack Wimmer hosted Industrious club meeting January 2 with quilt block sewing and a luncheon. Next meeting January 15 at Mrs Con Davis home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Davis
South Seventy Six
Washington Hospital
Jennie Hennon J
Don Davis
Alec Gillis
Riverside
Charles Harley
Near West Chester
Walter Fisher
Conrad
Keota
Davis Eetate
Jack Wimmer
Con Davis
Local Farm Notes Highlight Town Roster
Mrs Will Longer hosted a gathering with Leghorn chickens. Rath Longer and Iris Rath spent Sunday with Evelyn Hoxworth. Jack Creech did grinding work for Louie Rath and Will Longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Will Longer
Rath
Iris Rath
Evelyn Hoxworth
Jack Creech
Louie Rath
Will
Power Farming Show Scheduled at McCormick Deering Store
On Friday January 10 the McCormick Deering store hosts a Power Farming Show with farm equipment demonstrations movies educational talks and a Skelgas demonstration by Scott Furniture under Mrs Minnie Green. Manager George Shanklin promises a full day of value and entertainment for farmers attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick-Deering
Scott Furniture
Minnie Green
George Shanklin
McCormick Deering
Heart of Dwarf Stars Holds Ultra Dense Core
The text explains that the universe's heaviest substance lies in dwarf stars. Atoms lose electrons under extreme heat, and nuclei are packed by immense pressure. A cubic inch could weigh 2,000 pounds, making a grain of sand of this material nearly impossible to lift.
Oldest Chevrolet in service sought for millionth 1935 car
Chevrolet aims to honor the oldest licensed and in regular use Chevrolet in the United States. A 1936 Standard coach will be presented to the owner whose car meets criteria including current year licensing, original engine and chassis numbers, and regular operation. Owners submit their cars at any Chevrolet dealer for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
United States
Leslie Richer
Packer & Richer
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
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Nicola & Harmon
North Side Square
Mr. Merchant
the Evening Journal
the Democrat-Independent
Junction
Christian Weber Christian Weber
Louisa County
Effie Miller
Maryville
Weber
G. W. Weber
Wapello
Mr. Weber
Germany
Clifford Myers
Harvey
Pearl
Charles
Peoria
Ill
W. R. Keyleish
Watts
Calif
S. Seventy Six
Power Farming Entertainment
Skelgas
Heart of
Flint
Mich
Ser Ice
Washington County
Swift
Chase & Sanborn
Bliss Coffee
Rockton
White Owl
Win
Penn
van Dyke
Roi Tan
Prince Albert
Velvet
Kentucky Club
Mave’s
Colonial Bread
Peter Pan
Ory
Johnson
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