Local YWCA Names New Directors At Annual Meeting
The annual YWCA meeting in the community room of the YMCA elected six new directors Miss Altheda Montgomery Miss Edith Shields Mrs Carl Jungbluth Miss Della Patton Miss Helen Wylie and Miss Hesse Conger to replace six terms expiring January 1. City women also heard reports on swimming gym use and class enrollments along with a fund appeal to cover a budget shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Y. W
Althea Montgomery
W. A. Cook
Althda Montgomery
Edith Shields
Carl Jungbluth
Della Patton
Helen Wylie
Hesse Conger
C. J. Roberts
Milan Shield
Dennison
Eiher
Manton Hebner
College basketball scores and local Rotary dinner turnout
A roundup of basketball results shows Michigan over Iowa 22 to 16 and several other college games with teams like Georgia Tech Tulane Wisconsin Indiana and LSU posting wins. The Burlington Rotary Club hosted a dinner for over 250 men marking 25 years of continuous service with various local companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers
Colburn Independents
Coe
Hamne
Uinois
Minnesota
Georgia Tech
Tulane
North Dakota University
Dakota Wesleyan
Marquette
Vanderbilt
Mississippi College
Birmingham Southern
Wisconsin
Indiana
Louisiana State University
Louisiana College
West Virginia
Allegheny
Washington University
Kansas University
Burlington
Hurlington
Bunce Elected Bank Vice President in Burlington
Ralph L. Bunce was chosen vice president of the First Iowa State Trust and Savings Bank at the annual meeting in Burlington. Lester M. Wilson was promoted to cashier as the board expanded to 21 directors with new members Ray Redfern J. R. Copeland and Harold Grape joining the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Ralph L. Bunce
Iowa State Trust & Savings Bank
Lester M. Wilson
Ray Redfern
J. R. Copeland
Harold Grape
Charles FE. Perkins
Emil Webbles
I. ©. Wallbridge
J. George Waldschmidt
W. C. Kurrle
C. T. Simms
Ll. M. Wilson
Elmer Rauenbuehler
L. T. Panther
Frank J. Norton
Ray Humphrey
T. H. Wilson
John Blaul
William Bongert
William Carson
H. W. Chittenden
W. N. Churchill
W. B. Faton
W. F. Gilman
G. G. Higbee
Carl 8. Leopold
C. H. Mohland
Robert Moir
C. E. Perkins
E.S. Phelps
H. S. Rand
Orchestra to Play at Declamatory Contest Tonight
The Washington high school orchestra is added to the program for the declamatory contest this evening. The orchestra begins at 7 50 with declamations at eight. Oratorical and dramatic readings are on the program and humorous numbers are scheduled for Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Bng
Iowa lecture words spark divorce clash at Grinnell
Des Moines figure Frank Miles of the Iowa Legionaire and Judge Fletcher argued over a Grinnell College professor Dr Fr A Steiner who described divorce laws as converting wedlock into trial marriage and provoking unrest during a public address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Miles
Iowa Legionaire
Fr. A. Steiner
Grinnell College
Fletcher
District Court
Washington Telephone Company elects officers
The Washington Telephone Company annual meeting elected Fred H. Moore president and general manager, Lloyd Morrison secretary and treasurer, and Ralph M. Smith vice president. Moore and Morrison, longtime local telephone workers, become stockholders and directors, pledging full-time service to the firm and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Telehone Company
Fred H. Moore
Lloyd Morrison
Moore
Leigh H. Wallace
Iowa City
Mr. Morrison
Washington
Mr. Moore
Wife of 69 Files Action for Divorce
Mrs. Anna Gemmiler, 69, filed suit for separation in Milwaukee claiming her husband August Gemmiler, 69, a wealthy retired hardware dealer, displayed marked affection for another woman since last July. The other woman, named Anna G., has received gifts and would be a $5,000 beneficiary under a recently altered will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Anna Gemmiler
August Gemmiler
Anna G
Gemmiler
Rotary Club Corn Luncheon Highlights Iowa Campaign
Washington Rotary members ate corn heavy lunch featuring corn bread and roast pork a corn product and discussed corn consumption slogans. Prizes awarded to Hugh McCleery and Frank Sage for campaign ideas. Louie Jones shared life history from birth in Sigourney to present and Mortician work. Joseph McConnell former Cedar Rapids schools superintendent spoke to Rotarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rotary Club
Iowa
Rotarians
Club
Hugh McCleery
Frank Sage
Louie Jones
Modeslly
Sigourney
Emb
Joseph McConnell
Cedar Rapids
Alhenworth
Oppose Bond Issue for Building Roads
Buena Vista Farm Bureau adopts resolutions opposing any bond rescue by county or state governments for road surfacing and endorses Dr H C Taylor and the agricultural committee. Other actions urge a permanent tax committee for farm taxation study, support the Iowa Bankers conference, seek removal of corn sugar restrictions, back the St Lawrence Great Lakes waterway project, enforce Iowa seed law, praise University of Iowa child health clinics, and back the American Federation’s equality demand for agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Storm Lake
H.C Taylor
Educational Committee
The
Farm Bureau
Buena Vista Farm Bureau
Iowa Bankers Association
Congress
St Lawrence-Great Lake
State University of Iowa
American Federation
Methodists Tie for Lead in City Basketball League
In a tense YMCA league night, the Methodists beat First United Presbyterians to reach a joint first place with American Pearl Button Factory. Round the Square moved into third by defeating the Legion, as top teams battled for position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodists
First United Presbyterians
American Pearl Button Factory
Presbyterians
Round the Square
Legion
U's
Fast Church
Bambrick
Tucker
Bain
Waymack
Clow
U. P
McCall
Skipton
Paul
Edwards
George
McC
Methodists O Squmeenha
Button Factory
Anenane
Presbyterian
Round Square
Ursee
American Legion Osae
Mrs Esther Larimer Reaches Anaheim After Oskaloosa Visit
Miss Esther Larimer of Anaheim California returns from Oskaloosa where she visited relatives after being called by the death of her mother Mrs J M Larimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Larimer
Anaheim
California
Oskaloosa
J. M. Larimer
Temperature Drops Near Forty Degrees
Yesterday morning the temperature fell sharply from 34 degrees above zero to five below. By six in the evening it was six above and continued to drop at night. Today's readings show moderation and forecasters expect the cold stretch to be brief.
Motion Filed In Beatty Action At Faribault Court
Attorneys Morrison and Baldrige filed a motion in F. C. Beatty v board arguing misjoinder and seeking separation of petition parts. They request stricken sections and more specific statements. Trial date pending court ruling. Judge Dewey opened term and adjourned to tomorrow. Jury trials set for Jan 19 with six cases listed. Grand jury impaneled. O Davis of Washington as foreman and seven members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison and Morrison
A. K B. Baldrige
Board of Supervisors
F. C. Beatty
Charles A. Dewey
Beatty
Dah Hamilton
Dewey
J G. Henderson
West
Chester
State of Iowa
Rex Moore
Clarinda National Bank
Ernest Carlson
Washington National Bank
Charles W. Jackson
J. W. Guy
John
Skipton
Isaac Pulver
C. EB. Hillie
J. Coffey
First State Bank of Riverside
R. BE
Tobin
Grand
County Nurses Elect Officers for the Year
At a meeting of the alumni association of the Washington County hospital training school for nurses held yesterday evening at the home of Mrs. Ed Squires the following officers were selected Leona Allen president Jessie Rice vice president Bessie Longer secretary and treasurer Nellie Dodder flower committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital Training School For Nurses
Ed Squires
Leona Allen
Jessie Rice
Bessie Longer
Nellie Dodder
YMCA Leader Fred Hansen Meets Board in Des Moines
Fred Hansen state secretary of the YMCA arrived from Des Moines for an evening conference with the YMCA Board. He returned to Des Moines the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hansen
The
Des Moines
Y" Hoard
Larimer Funeral Tuesday in Washington for Mrs J M Larimer
Funeral services for Mrs J M Larimer, mother of Mrs L A Jones, will be at 2 30 Tuesday at Jones and McElhinney parlors with Dr W W Bowers of the Methodist church. Burial is Elm Grove cemetery. Brief Peoria services were held yesterday afternoon and the party left for Washington arriving late last night. All children will attend the service tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M Larimer
L. A. Jones
Peoria
Jones and McElhinney
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington
Rothschild Closes Iowa City Store to Focus on Washington Outlet
Rothschilds announce the closing of the Iowa City store due to Mrs. Rothschilds health and time constraints. They will keep a home in Iowa City for a period while Mr. Rothschild concentrates all efforts on the Washington store, which has long enjoyed strong patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owa City
Rothschild
Iowa City
County farm bureau backs county manager plan
Mason City delegates at the annual meeting endorse a county manager form of government. Des Moines report says C. W. Deaton a railroad switchman was hurt in a pistol fight with a bandit downtown. the robber escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
County Farm Bureau
Des Moines
C. W. Deaton
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Burter
Ralph Bunce
Mr. Bunce
Commercial Savings Bank of Washington
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Phone Company
Rotary Club
City Lea
Gue
O. Davis
Foreman
R. V. Davis
Crawford Township
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Franklin
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Jackson
J. H. Steinbeck
Clay
George Stoutner
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