Fortnightly club hosts showcase library talk and gifts
Public Affairs section of the Fortnightly club met at Mrs. Alice Lemmon’s home for a cooperative luncheon and a program by Grace Stephen librarian. She detailed the Washington Public Library’s funds, gifts, and need for children’s space. Gifts included Dr. Charles R. Brown’s $10,000, Ludwig Simon’s $1,600, and Kathryn Lattas’ nearly $100.
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Alice Lemmon
Grace Stephen
Charles R. Brown
Sarah Brown
Ludwig Simon
Katheryn Lattas
Washington Public Library
Washington
Walter Brennan Shines in My Darling Clementine at State Theatre
Walter Brennan delivers a standout turn as the hard hearted head of the tough department family in John Ford’s My Darling Clementine at the State Theatre. He dominates with a raw whip scenario, while Ford sought authenticity. The article notes Brennan’s relief at a change from his usual meek roles and mentions crowd-pleasing beard and on set remarks.
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Walter Brennan
Fiu
John Ford
Darling Clementine
State Theatre
Brennan
West
Clantons
Onscene
Wyatt Earp
Henry Vonda
Community Journal Sale Dates and Closings Noted
Friday livestock sales at Whittaker sale barn and Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa listed.Closing out sales announced for Jan 11 and Jan 22 23 with executors Harvey Davis and Elmer Guenther and times at Crawfordsville and 1 mile East of Washington.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Annie Johns
Crawfordsville
Harvey Davis
Washington
Elmer Guenther
Closing Out Farm and Public Sales Around Washington Area
A series of closing out and public sales listed with dates from January 14 to January 28. Locations include 4 miles south of Brighton, 1 mile west of Dublin, 3 miles north of Washington Riverside road, and multiple locales near West Chester Keota and Talley Rand. Vendors include Alfred L. English W Augustine Ralph Zeck George Miller E E Chambers Ernest Arnold Sam Weaver Donald Smith and more.
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Washington
Albert Janecek & Son
Brighton
Rock Road
Wayland
Alfred L. English
Dublin
Talleyrand
W. J. Augustine
Riverside
Ralph Zeck
Coppock Road
R. E. Peters
Keota
George Miller
West Chester
E. E. Chambers
Ernest Arnold
Sam Weaver
Donald Smith
Tired Kidneys Often Bring Sleepless Nights
Kidney disorder can cause backache pains swelling and night awakenings. Frequent urination and burning may signal trouble. Doan's Pills, a diuretic, have helped millions for over 50 years to flush waste from the kidneys.
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Doan
Lichens Break Rocks by Filament Penetration
Lichens are small delicate plants that cling to rock surfaces with filaments. As they grow the filaments penetrate the rock and cause disintegration over time.
Farm Sale Records High Total Near Wellman
One of the season’s largest sales occurred at a 160 acre farm owned by Fred Gingerich ten miles northwest of Wellman. The farm brought 198 dollars per acre and 31 680 dollars. livestock grain and machinery added 22 084 dollars, making a total of 53 764 dollars.
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Fred Gingerich
Wellman
Auctioneers Swartzendruber and Troyer oversee sale
Vv. D. Hochstetler and son acted as clerks for the sale. Mr. Gingerich and family plan to move to Nebraska.
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Grandpa
GiGi Perreau
Mr. Twilight
Trudy Marshall
Michael Duane
Sunset Carson
Red River Renegades
Rocking Chair Brigade
Fred Longer
Wilson
Lemmon
Carrie Blake
Washington County Home
Route 4
Will Matucha
Brown Finance Co
Court House
Eveready
Norton’s Plumbing & Heating Company
Web
Venign Brennan
Mable Crooks Munson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Jim Nicola
Janice Campbell
Jim
Lyle
Jesse Nicola
Norfolk
Ned
Charles
Bob
Campbell
Cambria
Wis
Daniels
Dillon Schantz
Washington, Iowa
Journal
Ort
Mangold
George J. Breitenbach
Geerlings
Fred W. Bell
South 4Th Phone
Wayne Simerman
Russell Packing Co
Chicago Yard
S. New
Cargill
Long & Hotle
Ramseyer
Ramseyer’s Hatchery
E. Wash
Westchester
John Patterson & Farmers Implement CO
Washington ON Washington
Coppock Black Red Brick
Washington Concrete Company
North 12Th Street
Rock Island
Reister Bros
Veralse Sella
Pioneer
Pioneer Hog Feeds
Chester
Bruty & Klotz—Auctioneers
Cottonwood Church
Ray Whitehead
John Deere
McCormick-Deering
McCormick
Deering
HAY & Grain
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