Local notes reflect moves sales and visits in Washington area
Fresh eggs retail 18c per dozen. Mr and Mrs H L Biklen moved to Wapello where their son Charles owns a novelty store. Mr and Mrs Paul L Trumbull moved to 319 East Washington Street in the A L Griffith home. Various shoppers and visitors from Columbus Junction Wellman and Ainsworth are listed. Auctioneer D F Macon of Washington Iowa and Miss Winifred Davis of Gossard visiting local stores are noted. A rummage sale January 15 and 16 is announced by the A M Church with Rev W M Berry. The I G A store on the south side rearranged stock. James Watt returned from Rochester Minnesota after an operation and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reister & Son
H. L. Biklen
Wapello
Charles
Paul L Trumbull
East Washington Street
A. L. Griffith
Crone
A. W. Crow
D. O
Lloyd Blumenstein
Glen Blumenstein
Mel Whetstine
Honsinger
Wellman
Standard Oil Company
Will Jones
Hollie Orris
Columbus Junction
A. M
W. M. Berry
Pas
Robert Quinn
Ainsworth
Washington
Washington Shoppers Tuesday. —G. EK. Fray
Cy Bush
4Th Ave
H. G. Gilbert
Ft. Smith
Arkansas
West Chester
Pleasant Inn
James Watt
Rochester
Minnesota
Hospital report lists dismissals and admissions
Max Raymond was discharged from the hospital last evening. Ed Wenger of Wayland was admitted this morning with a fractured hip from a fall on the ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Raymond
Ed Wenger
Wayland
Albia to Play Cardinals Here Friday
Washington and Albia junior college teams meet Friday night in Washington in a heated rivalry coached by Geo Freshwaters and Fred Geneva. Albia seeks revenge after a holiday loss and aims to repeat as state champions, with Card rob Roger Eicher expected back and both squads in strong form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Cardinals
Washington
Washington and Albia
Geo. Freshwaters
Fred Geneva
Roth
Pirates
Roger Eicher
Coech Freshwaters
Moline Bullets
Moline
Hich
Volleyball Match Tonight Called Off
The volleyball game between Washington and Monmouth MCA teams was cancelled due to slick roads. Monmouth officials telephoned that the Illinois town squad did not want to risk traveling to Washington and no new date had been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Monmouth
Washington “Yy
Illinois
Ainsworth Defeats Westchester Five in Junior High Tilt
Ainsworth beats Westchester five in a junior high basketball game. The teams faced a visiting squad as local coaching has the young players developing steadily. Friday’s referee will be Pemble of Burlington, a new official in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemble of
Burlington
Red Cloud Woman Attends Funeral of Co. C Patterson
Mlenn McFarane of Red Cloud Nebraska arrived last night for the funeral of Co. C Patterson. She has been in town seven weeks aiding her father. Harvey Holden travels to Des Moines to serve as secretary for Representative E L Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlenn McFarane
Red Cloud
Nebraska
Co. C. Patterson
McFarlane
Harvey Holden
Des Moines
Rep. E. L. Stewart
Yankees Highest Paid Ball Club
The New York world champion Yankees will top baseball salaries in 1937 with payroll between 265000 and 280000 dollars. Babe Ruth era payrolls are cited for comparison, while Giants and other clubs see smaller increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yankees
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Babe
Yankee
Phils
Browns
Yanks
Giants
Graceland Triumphs Over Chariton Juniors In Narrow Win
Graceland defeated Chariton Junior College 33 to 30 in Lamoni Iowa. Erratic passing and slow floor work marked the game as Graceland trailed 14 to 11 at halftime and rallied in the final minutes to pull out the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamoni
Iowa
Graceland
Chariton Junior College
Chariton
Centerville JC Adds Game as Maroons Prepare for Kirksville
Centerville Iowa January 12 Two changes in the Centerville Junior College basketball schedule announced by coach Ray mond Peterson. The Maroons host the State Teachers of Kirksville Missouri on Saturday night. A game with Red Oak postponed to February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Iowa
Ecard
Raymond Peterson
Maroons
State Teachers of
Kirksvile
Red Oak
Des Moines Ruling Excludes Some Reemployment Workers
T. J. Mahoney, assistant attorney general, issues first opinion ruling that settlement workers partly funded by the federal government and partly by local governments are not eligible for workmen's compensation. Gov. Clyde Herring supported the decision after a request from R. C. Smith of Indianapolis. The ruling hinges on local governments' difficulty in determining worker status and notes RA workers may substitute eligible adult family members on government jobs if they secure other work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. Mahoney
Clyde Herring
R. C. Smith
Indianapolis
Mahoney
Lee Hollands Host Bridge Evening at New Home
Mr and Mrs Lee Hollands were hosts last night at their new home on South Second Avenue. Seven oclock dessert followed by a Ys Men's dinner, then wives joined husbands for bridge. Four tables played with Mr and Mrs E D Morrison Jr winning high score honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Holland
South Second Avenue
Holland
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Man Hangs Self in City Jail Awaiting Narcotics Hearing
William Grose a 49 year old Oakland California man hanged himself with his coveralls in the Dodge city jail where he awaited a hearing on narcotics peddling charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wort Dodge
Jows
William Grose
Oakland
Cal
City
Congress Weighs Federal Action to End Child Labor
Congress privately debated federal steps to end child labor and set hours and wages. Debate centered on constitutional amendments, with some urging quick passage and others warning state action may be necessary to prohibit shipment of child made goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
INS
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Unity
Mrs. Chester Williams Honored at South Town Luncheon Shower
Mrs. Chester Williams, a recent bride, was the honored guest at a miscellaneous shower and luncheon hosted by Mrs. Jack Caldwell at her home south of town. The one o’clock event featured a green and white color scheme, recipe book favors, and a gift unwrapping game. Notable guests included Mrs. Paul Share of Iowa City and several Riverside residents, with some out of town attendees unable to travel due to bad roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Williams
Jack Caldwell
Paul Share
Iowa City
Victor Burich
Leslie Prehoda
Riverside
Perry Jordan
E. D. Rayburn
Grant Humble
Ralph Moothart
James Watts
T. R. Burton
Hattie McConnell
Nellie Dodder
Victor Masson
Lloyd Swift
W. H. Knox
William Kendrick
Young Methodists Coast at Country Club Party
About 35 young people of the Methodist church enjoyed a coasting party at the Country club last night. Despite fog they sledded the hills with no injuries reported. The group returned to the church basement where hot chocolate and doughnuts were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Taw
Homer Birney
W. J Roudabush
E. O. W. Club Elects Officers at Graham Home
Mrs. Laura Graham hosted the E. O. W. club meeting on North Iowa Avenue. Officers for the coming year named are President Mrs. Robert Drewson Vice President Mrs. Amos Norton Secretary Mrs. Laura Graham Treasurer Mrs. Emma Garrett Reporter Mrs. Milt Dennison. The next gathering is January 26 with Mrs. Joe Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Graham
E. O. W. Club
North
Iowa Avenue
Robert Drewson
Amos Norton
Emma Garrett
Milt Dennison
Everette Stewart
Joe Maxwell
Holden couple returns to Davenport after visit with parents
Mr and Mrs Edgar Holden return to Davenport to their home after spending the first of the week with Mr and Mrs Glenn B Holden. For sale ad attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Holden
Davenport
Mr. Holden
Mrs
Glenn B. Holden
Mrs. J. H. Campbell Hosts Evening Meeting
The Past Noble Grand plus fourteen members met Tuesday evening with Mrs. J. H. Campbell presiding. Mrs. Floyd Murdock led the business session, followed by social time and refreshments. The next meeting invites a family supper at Odd Fellows Hall on February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cielt
J. H. Campbel
Floyd Murdock
Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Group Attends Supper
Mrs Wisie Long hosted the Alma Hearne Holland missionary society of the Methodist church at her apartment. Twenty two members attended a polluck supper followed by a brief business meeting led by president Miss Hazel Siberts. The evening's lesson was Africa with the chapter The Cross within the Heart presented by Miss Marjorie Stivers assisted by Lillian Minick and Miss Edna Klein. Miss Geneva Peck led the devotionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisie Long
Alma Hearne Holland
Missionary Group Meets at Miss Forgey Home
The Young Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met last night at 311 East Madison Street hosted by Miss Lucile Forgey with Mrs. Mary Conger assisting. Miss Elda White read scripture as Forgey presented a China topic, Chinese trinkets were shown, a brief business session followed by social time and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Young Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Lucile Forgey
East
Madison Street
Mary Conger
Inmate Dies After Jail Incident
A jail incident left the prisoner alive at that moment but unable to be revived. Authorities reported the inmate did not survive despite medical efforts. The event prompted an internal review and an investigation.
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D. F. Macon
Winifred Davis
Gossard Company
Chicago
I. Rothschild
Yesteran
Uuy
Joe Duea
Speedy
Ainswoth
Westchester
Ainsworth Tigers
Evans
Ainsworth FG
Norris
Darkins
McFarland
Olinger
Lord
Scranton
Thrapp
Griffith Ee
Statler Aooee
Carr
Wright
Chariton Juniors
Union
Hart Schaffner & Marx
SALI
Klein Klothing
Orewide
Munsing Wool Union
Kirksville
Lee Hollands
Hanes
Supreme Court
Ashurst
Arizona
Capitol Hill
C. Williams
Graham
J. H. Campbell
Vicks VA
the National Bank OF Washington
Rothschild's
Coats
Nelly
Gossard
Longlyne
Kayser
Shirley Temple
Berets
Iss
Vanta
Fur Coat Sale
Rothschild’s
South Side Square
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