Community Club Officers Elected At Highland Meeting
Irene Harrison hosts a full day Highland Social Club with a noon cafeteria dinner. May Coon is president with Belle McCreedy vice president Martha Canott secretary treasurer and Mamie Krotz reporter. An oyster supper is planned with date set at the next meeting with Mrs Endicott.
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Irene Harrison
Highland Social Club
Presdent
May Coon
Belle McCreedy
Martha Canott
Mamie Krotz
Will Murphys
Notice of Probate in District Court Washington Iowa
Instrument purporting to be the last will of Jocke Thomson deceased dated October 12 1929 was filed opened and read January 17 1930 fixed for hearing proof at 9 00 AM at the Washington County Court House before the District Court or Clerk notice to all interested to appear show cause why the will should not be probated By Order Clerk Edna Purvis dated January 11 1930.
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St. Washington County
Hwereby
Jocke Thomson
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Said County
Edna C. Purvis
Ainsworth Teams Win Pair of Games
On Friday evening a basketball double header between Crawfordsville and Ainsworth high schools. The Ainsworth second team led 3 to 18 and the first team 25 to 28 at end of play. Ainsworth enjoyed twin victories as a large crowd filled the gym. Crawfordsville sent a large delegation.
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Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Iowa briefs brief local actions and events
A state board of health meeting with directors of the American Beet Sugar Co. will seek to end Lime Creek pollution in Mason City and the Iowa River pollution in Belmond. Paul Crockett of Ames won two trophies at the 15th annual students corn and small grain show. A special election will be held in Bloomfield on January 16 for a Sunday moving picture show question. A test case to revoke auto licenses for nonpayment of judgments was filed in Des Moines. Iowa League of Women Voters delegates planned a $10,000 memorial fund and named Carrie Chapman Catt for an honor roll at Washington.
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Des Moines
U.P
State Board of Health
American Beet Sugar Company
Mason City
Iowa River
Belmond
Ames
Paul Crockett
Crockett
Iowa State Colege
Bloomfield
Susie V. Cunningham
Allen Munn
Iowa
Iowa League of Women Voters
Carrie Chapman Catt
Washington
Suit Transfered to Federal Court Over Interstate Claim
A $15,000 suit against the Chicago and Northwestern railroad moved from Marshalltown district court to the federal court in Des Moines due to involvement of Iowa and Illinois parties.
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Marshalltown
U.P
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Des Moines
Iowa
Illinois
Weather Oddities and Snow Snags Across Several Cities
Reports from Chicago Cedar Rapids Parts and Dixon describe snow clearing actions bizarre animal sightings and a medical emergency lit by flashlight due to a sleet storm. One rescue note mentions Sheriff Ward T Miller and others missing after a snowbound trip to attend court.
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Dixon, Til
Ward T. Miller
Tulseola
P. T. A. Column Urges Focus on School Work in 1930
In a post holiday column the Washington P T A chair pledges renewed support for childhood and calls the six organizations to make 1930 their best year for definite work.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Washington
Mfrs
P. G. W'dmer
Heights P T A January Meeting Highlights
The Heights P T A held its January meeting with first and second grade folk dance demonstrations and a reading by the first grade. Ernest Acheson, a school board member, spoke on child welfare and urged PTA cooperation. Mrs Shaw reviewed a magazine article "Problem Parents" followed by a discussion led by Mrs Bey.
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the Heights P. T. A
Miss Forgey
Ernest Acheson
P. T. A. Organization
FE. L. Shaw
Magazie
Fred Bey
St James P T A January Meeting Program Review
The St James P T A met Tuesday afternoon at four with Mrs Nehr in charge. Third to fifth graders presented The Three Christmas Gifts a one act play starring several students. Recitations followed and included The Christmas Story Why I’m Glad The Child at the Crib Baby Jesus A Boys Christmas Song Overheard at Christmas. The group sang Silent Night and Santa Claus. Mrs John Wehr reviewed Parents magazine This Business of Being A Mother and a round table discussion concluded.
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St. James P. T. A
Dorothy Greiner
Bertha Kurtz
Jesus
Geraldine Bruty
William Marie
Mae Rita Ragan
Santa Claus
John Wehr
Parents Magazine
Centennial PTA Meeting Showcases Fifth Grade Language Work
The January Cen tennial PTA meeting drew a splendid attendance. Fifth grade, directed by Miss Lewis, demonstrated language work. Mrs George Marion read a paper on Our Children and Their Parents. The session closed with a general discussion.
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Lewis
Dorothy Mackaill Stars in The Love Rackett at Fox Theatre
Dorothy Mackaill, a top film star, headlines the First National picture The Love Rackett at the Fox theatre Monday. The melodrama follows a woman who loves two men and features Mackaill in a dramatic, versatile role praised by critics as a major highlight of her career.
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Dorothy Mackaill
Fox Theatre
Miss Mackain
Hollywood
Rackett
Carly
Miss Mackaill
Probe ends on Iowa athletes eligibility cases
The Western Conference concluded its inquiry into disbarred University of Iowa athletes after an all night session with Iowa’s eligibility committee. The conference will report to the Intercollegiate Conference, which can reinstate ineligible players. 11 of 13 barred athletes were reviewed.
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Iowa City
U.P
University of Iowa
Iowa University
Know Your Country Games Quiz Questions
The National Americanism Commission of The American Legion presents a ten question quiz titled How Many Can You Answer What do you know about the United States The questions cover borders Alaska and Siberia Lake Ontario North Dakota Georgia New Orleans geography Indiana Illinois rainfall Alabama and California showing regional and state facts.
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United States
New five color U S map booklet sold by The American Legion
The piece announces a five color map of the United States with a condensed atlas. The American Legion distributes it at cost through the Haskin Information Bureau in Washington, D C. Readers can obtain a copy for ten cents by sending coin or stamps and should include the newspaper name and a clear address.
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United States
American Legion
Haskin Information Bureau
Legion Division
Washington, D. C
Joint session details and upcoming meetings across regions
The text lists a joint session of Iowa and conference committees with remaining season details, a general meeting of Y Wy members at 7 PM Monday, notes on California geography, Birmingham and Pittsburgh distances, and dates such as March 1, 1803. It mentions a pot luck luncheon for Section 1 of the American Home at 1 PM Tuesday January 11 with members urged to bring own silverware and napkins.
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American Home Department
Wilbur Beenblossom’s closing out sale and town notes
Jan indicates Wilbur Beenblossom’s closing out sale today and plans for the coming year at the home place. The item mentions Howard Wagner’s Sunday visit, illness of Earnie Herr, Lillian Wallace’s wedding to Arthur Ricks, a Poultry Show in Wellman, and a church Ladies Aid quilting event with $17.19 raised from an oyster supper.
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Washington
Wilbur Beenblossom
D. Glenn Beenblossom
Wilbur
Oklahoma
Josie
Howard Wagners
Louis
Lucille
Mildred
George
Warren Fetes
Fred Wagner
Clark
Margery Petratz
W. F. Salterbergs
Earnie Herr
Chas
Nicola
Lillian Wallace
Arthur Ricks
Lillian
Chas Nicola
Wellman
Ladies Aid Society
Ainsworth Notes Visit and Local Changes
Mrs W. W. Spessard reports in Ainsworth as Mrs J A Chambers of Columbus Junction visit. The Chambers family plans return after four years near Cedar Rapids and Columbus Junction. O E S holds initiation with retiring matron aiding. Joint Masonic Eastern Star installation slated Jan 15. Farmers union and families meet for pot luck at the school. High school orchestra to perform Jan 14. Eden oil station sold to Hanft of Columbus Junction. A B Moore moves near junction, Rath plans a tourist camp. Old school building torn down. destruction progress noted. Mrs Lee Norris visited Fairfield. Glen Miler shipped poultry to Chicago amid storm. Mr and Mrs Cal Simpson of Muscatine visiting. Friends of Laura Telford rejoice at recovery. Mr George Carson active again.
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Ainsworth
J. A. Chambers
Columbus Junction
Chambers
Cedar Raptis
O. FE. S
Farmers Union and
Tueday
Fden
Hanft
Aso
A. B. Moore
Rath
Lee Norris
Fairfield
Glen M ¥Ler
Chicago
Cal Simpson
Mascatine
Laura Telford
George Carson
Local residents note illnesses and visits after sick spell
Robert Rowan remains confined to his house with a severe rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Roy Means of Washington visited Tuesday evening at the Lee Thompson home and later attended the Eastern Star meeting.
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Robert Rowan
Roy Means
Washington
Lee Thompson
Eastern Star Meeting
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