Striker’s note and Viola face a storm of blame
In a tense scene Viola confronts her mother Rachel Gwyn and exerts stubborn attitude as Kenseth Gwynne’s approach and a hidden letter disrupt family trust. Viola and her mother miss reconciliation as suspicions about Barry Lapelle and Kenneth Gwynne deepen. The chapter ends with a tense standoff and unresolved conflict.
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Viola
Rachel Gwyn
Tim
Kenneth
Barry Lapelle
Phin Striker
Kenneth Gwynne
Keota Woman Hannah Harris dies after brief illness
Mrs. Hannah J. Harris died at her Keota home on January 5 after a brief illness. She would have turned 90 this month and looked forward to a children’s reunion. Survived by four children Milan and Nelson of Chicago Charles and Lottie Kreger of Keota. one son Ross Harris. husband J P H Harris preceded her. She helped found the local Presbyterian church and belonged to the W R C S. Also survived by granddaughters Marjorie Emery and Esther Kreger. Funeral led by Rev. I T Hawk with pallbearers listed.
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Kfeota
Hannah J. Harris
Harris
Milan R
Nelson G
Chicago
Charles O
Lottie Kreger
Keota
Ross Harris
J. P. H. Harris
Presbyterian Church
W. R. Cs
Marjorie Emery
West Chester
Esther Kre
Grace Hill Grace Bill Highlights Local Visits
Social notes report Mr and Mrs Wes Engel visiting Mrs Porters Monday evening. The Dave Turnipseed and Paul Harvey families spent Tuesday evening at the Chas McKinstry home. Ladies Aid held an all day meeting. Christian Endeavor meetings moved to Saturday at 7 30. Mr Beitel visited the corner for mail Monday after three months absence. Mrs Robert Blick visited her daughter Mrs Frank Norton Tuesday. Ira Mikseh Charles Harvey and Homer Porter were business visitors in Washington Thursday.
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Grace Hill
Grace Bill
Wes Engel
Porter
Dave Turnipseed
Paul Harvey
Chas, McKinstry
Ladies’ Aid
Christian Endeavor
Beitel
Robert Blick
Frank Norton
Ira Mikseh
Charles Harvey
Homer Porter
Washington
Local Social Notes From Washington Route 4 Area
Bether Wheelan spent Saturday night with Barbara Brooks. Fred and Mrs Chalupa of near Richmond visited Ed Chalupa’s home. Rev B W Pettit of Albia Iowa stayed Friday night and Saturday at Silas Caldwell’s and dined with Roy Kephart. Ed Simmering sold two loads of corn to his father John Simmering. Jyan Swift and Charles Kephart helped Walter Gardner haul corn to Howard Sigafoose Tuesday. Robert Tulley visited John Simmering Sunday afternoon. Sam Baker sawn wood Wednesday. Emil Daub did the sawing. John and Mrs Davidson of Washington spent Tuesday helping with butchering at the Beenblossom home.
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Bether Wheelan
Barbara Brooks
Fred Chalupa
Richmond
Ed Chalupa
B. W. Pettit
Albia
Iowa
Silas Caldwell
Roy Kephart
Ed Simmering
John Simmering
Jyan Swift
Charles Kephart
Walter Gardner
Howard Sigafoose
A. B. Carr
Havre
Robert Tulley
Sam Baker
Emil Daub
John Davidson
Washington
Robert Beenblossom
Evangelistic Meetings Underway at Baptist Church
Obituary notices report Miss Lavina Goeldner's death with funeral plans pending. Local births include James Edward son of Bert Brown and a daughter for Clarence McNurlen. Keota cemetery burial for G L Holmes. Local stores close early with several businesses listed. Evangelistic meetings at the Baptist church led by Rev H B Haskins and Archie T Graham began Tuesday night.
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Rick
G. L. Holmes
Keota
the Bower Co. Inc
Holmes Grocery
A. A. Hulse & Co
Young Grocery
Moritz Clothing Co
Erdice Jewelry Co
Marsh & Durst Furniture
Hulse Seydel Shoe Co
Lavina Goeldner
Here
Bert Brown
James Edward
Clarence McNurlen
The
Baptist Church
HB. P. Haskins
Archie T. Graham
Highland Center Neighborhood Notices and Local Sales
Charles Gray reported a well attended sale on Tuesday with strong demand for items. A. Milford McCreedy and youths rolled their Ford but escaped injury. Glen Millers announce a closing out sale January 17 as they move to Ainsworth to run the Swift poultry house. Bennie Miller sold a team of mules delivered to Washington. Several residents visited Washington for business and family gatherings during the week.
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Highland Center
Charles Gray
John Krotz
Bennie Miller
Washington
C. M. Taylor
W. M. Montgomery
Joe Wilson
M. Stephen
Will McGinnis
George McGinnis
Matilda Lasek
Doe McGinnis
Local social notes and weather report excerpt
Cop pok Cop pok Mr and Mrs Gleede spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Frank Meckune. Miss Zilpha Hesser returned to Washington Sunday to resume school. Fred Nixon of Wayland put up a fee on the river amid cold weather. The thermometer hit 28 degrees below zero Saturday morning. Mel Simpson visits Fairfield. Miss Anna Edwards returns from Mt Union to her home. Miss Vera Kyle returns from Christmas visit to Pleasant Plain to work. A skating party gathered on the river Monday evening. Charles Davison butchered a beef Monday.
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Coppock
Gleede
Frank MecKune
Zilpha Hesser
Washington
Fred Nixon
Wayland
Mel Simpson
Faitrfield
Anna Edwards
Mt. Union
Vera Kyle
Pleasant Plain
Charles Davison
Big Line to Bucks In Fat Confrontation
A weight loss piece urges readers to combat overweight by recognizing generations of fat ancestors to challenge. It frames a long battle against inherited tendencies and emphasizes persistence and mindset over quick fixes.
Ralph Borman Buys Chris Chrissinger Store in Crawfordsville
Ralph Borman purchased the Chris Chrissinger store in Crawfordsville and took possession yesterday. Edwin Chrissinger has not been in good health and felt store work was too confining. The Junior Hi boys plan a Saturday afternoon game against Washington Junior Hi on the Washington floor. A small for sale ad will sell it.
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Crawfordsville
Ralph Borman
Chrissinger
Edwin Chrissinger
Washington Junior Hi
Washington
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George Barr McCutcheon
Dodd, Mead & Company, Inc
Minda
Barry Lapette
Christendom
Barry
Lafayette
Effie Wardilow
Se Barry
Jack Trentman
Syd Butt
Mr. Lapelle
Kenseth Grynne
Bucks
Ralph
West Chester Savings Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Banking House
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Hank Overcdrafta
SNE
Manewaga Pensione
Askandtauenan
Cncnamannssansa Oee
Eeventinnaiens
State OF
Washington County
W. J. Mayer
L. P. Jackson
Robert C. Ferguson
J. C. Mayer
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Boyer
Delco-Light
Delco-Light Company
Dayton
Ohio
General Motors Corporation
Nesse Phage
Elec
Pieas
Ligh
Colenso Hotel
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