Ramblings and Remnants of Andy Kelso Life Path
Andy Kelso born in Dundrum County Down Ireland came to America at 18 after an early mail route job in Dundrum. He worked in Michigan Arkansas and Kansas in lumber shoe last making ten pins and mussel shell button work. He and his wife endured influenza in 1918 and later settled in Iola Kansas before moving to Washington to join the American Pearl Button factory in 1929.
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Andy Kelso
Ireland
America
Washington
Andrew Kelso
Order
Masonic Temple
Michigan
Arkansas
Kansas
Northern Ireland
County Down
Dundrum
Speciad
Andy
Iola
Kelso
American Pearl
Andy Kelso a Mason Since 1903 in Michigan
Andy Kelso is a devout Mason who joined in Michigan in 1903. In two years he will be eligible for honors for fifty years in the lodge. He has never returned to Ireland, and thoughts of a trip are dampened by memories of seasickness on his voyage to America from his homeland.
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America
Gaylord
Mich
Belfast
Irish Sea
Liverpool
New York
Andy Kelso
Michigan
Ireland
Muscatine to Play Cards Here Friday
Muscatine junior college will invade the local high school gym Friday night for a game against Washington junior college Cardinals led by Coach Dick Gants. In the earlier game, Coach Glen Hall's junior high cagers play at 6 45. The Demons travel to Ft. Madison to face that Little Six school after two straight losses, aiming to rebound in the standings.
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Muscatine
Glen Hall
Cagers
Cardinals
Demons
Ft. Madison
Little Six
Bloodhounds
Sport Shop Comets edge Cedar Rapids in close finish
Washington's Sport Shop Comets defeated Cedar Rapids LaPlante Choate 67 to 64 at the YMCA. A 33 26 halftime lead grew to 10 before Cedar Rapids rallied to within one late in the final period. Reicks hit clutch free throws to seal the win. Martin led scoring with 20, Cooper had 22 for Cedar Rapids.
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Washington
Sport Shop Comets
LaPlante- Choate
Cedar Rapids
YMCA
Comets
Reicks
Martin
Comet
Cooper
Indiana Visitors in Richland Residence
Local column notes multiple Indiana visitors and regional relatives visiting in Richland area. Families from Indianapolis Sioux City Washington Oskaloosa and Corydon stop to see parents grandparents siblings and each other. One birth reported Ila Louise two others travel to Chicago and Anamosa as part of extended visits.
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Richland
Leo Emery
Indianapolis
Indiana
Emery
Earnest Herr
Ann
John Peterson
A. C Peterson
Washington
Logan Sellers
Donald Allen
Sioux City
W. O. Allen
Gilbert Smith
Stockport
William Sable
Anamosa
Harold Saltz
Loren Hinshaw
Chicago
John Gard
Tuckers and Brighton Triumph in YMCA League
The YMCA league games saw Tuckers Chevrolet defeat Willits 64 to 42 as White scored 27 points. Brighton came from behind to beat Kalona Oilers 44 to 31 with Stannard on 20 and Barnes 17 for the winners.
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Tuckers Chevrolet
Brighton
Tucker
White
Willits
Kalona Oilers
Kalona
Stannard
Barnes
Hostetler
Washington Evening Journal community notice page
Readable fragments show publication details for the Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa. Names of staff and departments listed, with publishing schedule and mailing terms included. Subscriptions and rates appear in the ad-like block, indicating periodical pricing.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co
R Shannon
Dave Fielder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Rosemary Club Meeting Report
The Rosemary club met with Mrs. Lloyd Marek on Wednesday afternoon with two bridge tables in play. High score went to Mrs. Donald Brown and Mrs. Ray Bell had the low score. Mrs. John Cherry won the novelty prize and helped serve refreshments.
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Rosemary Club
Lloyd’ Marek
Donald Brown
Ray Bell
John Cherry
Mrs Homer Stephen Talks on Public Library Realm
Fourteen members of Americas Home II heard Mrs Homer Stephen give a talk on the public library at a Tuesday afternoon meeting held at Mrs Harold Cumming's home. Assistant hostess was Mrs Fred Stewart. Mrs Harold Boyd provided household chatter with focus on food. Refreshments and a social hour ended the gathering.
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Americas Home II
Homer Stephen
Harold Cumming
Fred Stewart
Harold Boyd
WSCS Executive Board Meets for Dessert
The Methodist WSCS executive board met for dessert at the church with Mrs. Glen Thompson, Mrs. Ralph Shan non and Mrs. George Care as hostesses. President Mrs. W. L. Gates read a Fosdick meditation and World Day of Prayer plans for February 9 were discussed. Twenty five new members were added to the WSCS roll.
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Methodist
WSCS
Glen Thompson
Ralph Shannon
George Care
W. L. Gates
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Walter A. Smith
Methodist Church
Families Visit in Washington and Pekin
The article notes Gordon and Karen Ramey of Pekin visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs O B Ramey while spending Sunday in Washington with their brother Charles Mayer and family.
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Washington
Charles Mayer
Gordon and
Karen Ramey
Pekin
Mrs. O. B. Ramey
Homemakers Try Varied Canned Vegetables for Best Value
Readers are advised to experiment with different canned vegetables to assess cost and quality for diverse kitchen uses. The guidance emphasizes comparing types of vegetables to determine which suit various recipes and price points best.
Community and farm sales listed for January dates
A local page lists multiple upcoming livestock and farm sales across Iowa. Entries include Swisher and Orr closing out sale near Columbus Junction January 13 at 11 00, Keosauqua dairy sale January 15 at 7 30 night, Packwood farm sale January 15 at 11 00, Wayland closing out sale January 16 at 10 30, Sarah McCleery farm sale January 16 at noon, plus weekly Friday Whittaker sale barn and Thursday Kalona and Wednesday Midway per schedule.
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Whittaker
Kalona Sales
Kalona
Iowa
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Ollie
Livestock Exchange
Swisher & Orr
Keosauqua
Sarah McCleery
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Harold Gerdes
January farm sales near Kalona Rubio and Washington
A list of sales announced for January 15 17 and 18. N J Benson Ray Waterman and George T and A H Singley organize closings and a dissolution sale. Locations include Kalona Rubio and Brighton Coppock Washington with starts at 11:00 a m.
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Kalona
Washington
N. J. Benson
Rubio
Brighton
Ray Waterman
Coppock
Coppock-Washington
George T. and
A. H. Singley
Cabbage Buying Guide Emphasizes Firm Heads and Color
Consumers are advised to choose cabbage that feels solid and heavy for its size with base leaves attached to the stem. Look for vibrant white, green, or red coloring depending on the variety, ensuring freshness and quality.
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Bruce Cowden
California
Stevens & Davis
Live Stock Commission Co
Union Stock Yards
Ill
Walter Stevens
Clyde Davis
Jack Finn
Don Moore
Bill Hager
Rockettes
McFarland
Sojka
Pease
Shafer
Stumpf
Bianeiucays
Marstons
Mills
Marston
Morgan
McClure
Carter
Pettet
Butner
Anderson
Henness
McCleery-Cumming
Mullen
Davis
Donovan
Jacobson
John Deere
Sonoma County
Custer
Lloyd
Little
Wolfe
Morrison
Sitter
Baker
Detrich
F Fuhr
Ross Motor
Ross
Paul
Crone
Stephens
Mitchell
Murphy
Neg Ae
Chamberlin
Donaldson
Or Gallagher
O Kirkpatrick
Phillips
C. A. Neville
Ner
Wilford Cox
Illa Louise
Hal Figgins
Harold Fulton
W. C. Braden
Oskaloosa
Laura Sheridan
Samuel Kh. Jones
Raymond Hahn
Corydon
Leo Hahn
Cloyce Robertson
Tommy
Jesse Shultz
Tonny
Frank Mayer
Milwaukee
R. R
Dwight V. Baker
Orval
B. Conard
John Morrell & Co
Ottumwa, Iowa
Lloyd Marek
Joe Palooka
Ivudieste, Ine
Ham Fishel
Han Bes
Journal
Egg Markets
Kges
Rock Island Produce Co
Reisters
Kansas City
EL Paso
Tucson
Palm Springs
Los Angeles
Arizona
Golden State
Tie ¢ Island
L. Goodlander
Rock Island
Washington, Lowa
Se Resock Island
Dixie Dugan
By McEvoy
Striebel
Blondie
Lowman
Chic Young
Darling
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