Banking ties link Washington to Des Moines leaders
Bruce Cowden notes Des Moines bank elections reveal several former Washington bankers now prominent nationwide. Everett Griffith and Fred Morrison head Des Moines banks, with others like Roy Drake, Palmer Wilson, and Sidney Moore holding top posts. The piece also recalls Ralph Burce’s state-wide impact and summarizes state bank elections under Crone and Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Washington
Lee Holland
Washington State Bank
Mr. Holland
Palmer Wilson
Federal Reserve
Iowa
Indiana
Albert West
Old National Bank
Chicago
Total assets and liabilities update as of Dee 31
The report lists assets totaling 439,130.37 and a combined total of 8,933,631,138 in liabilities and equity as of the date Dee 31. The figures reflect the current financial position and are used for balance sheet reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Anniversary Column Marks Two Years of Ink and Effort
The writer marks the two year anniversary of a Journal column begun January 18, 1948. Reflecting on 730 days of work, the piece praises the trusty typewriter, credits readers and friends for support, and looks to continued effort and improvement in the years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Sam McCleery
Gas main transfer completed on East Washington street
Lee Mangold oversaw the switch as Iowa Southern Utilities completed the move from the old central main to a new four inch line on the south terrace. The change disrupted service for only minutes while connections were made and residents began using the new pipe. A local man recalls quitting cigarettes ten years ago after a Sunday without a cigarette, and has not smoked since.
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Washington Street
Lee Mangold
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Banks Reelect Officers in Columbus Junction Annual Meetings
Officers of the Louisa County National Bank and the Columbus Junction State Bank were reelected at Tuesday stockholders meetings. J. D. Buser and G. W. Weber were named presidents of their respective banks. Directors and officers across both banks were reaffirmed with usual dividends paid.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Jan
Louisa County National Bank
Columbus Junction State Bank
J. D. Buser
Louisa County Bank
G. W. Weber
J. C. Richie
J. E. Henson
F. C. Spaethe
Milo M
Edith Orr
Lois Houseal
Raymond Hendrickson
Marie Jones
Teller
J. W. Robertson
Dale Edmondson
R. Schlickting
H. Lee Huston
H. D. Abbott
F. J. Pine
Eicher Young People Elect Officers Sunday
The C. E. society of the bers church elected officers for the coming year at a Sunday evening meeting led by Max Graber as president and Vernon Frey as vice president. Other posts include Mary Ellen Nebel secretary and David Allen Graber treasurer with Ruth Graber as pianist and Joan Schantz assisting. Junior Graber will be assistant chorister with Marthena Nebel as assistant. Edwin and Calvin Leichty attend a three day General Mills feed convention in Kansas City.
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Edwin
Calvin Leichty
Kansas City
General Mills
Wayland High School
Mr. Cross
Soap Aids Nails Easier In Hard Wood
Soap on nails or screws eases driving into hard wood and helps prevent splitting. The tip highlights using lubricant to reduce friction and protect wood during fastening.
Baby survives rare mouth operation at St Barnabas Hospital
Three week old Sandra Banghart in Newark New Jersey faced danger from a hole in the roof of her mouth that caused her tongue to drop and threaten strangulation. Nurse Daisy Lee supports the case as a portion of the tongue’s base was severed and a string restrains it.
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Sandra Banghart
Daisy Lee
St. Barnabas Hospital
Newark
N. J
Sandra
Funeral Services For John Lewis's Mother
Mrs Ann Louisa Lewis mother of United Mine Workers president John L Lewis died at 91 after a year of illness. She was Welsh born wife of the late Thomas H Lewis. John L Lewis traveled from Washington to Springfield to arrange funeral plans after her death yesterday. Seven of eight siblings survive her. Funeral services were set for tomorrow in Springfield, Illinois.
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Springfield
Ill
Ann Louisa Lewis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Washington
L D. C
Brooder House Burns On Farm Near Noble
A large brooder house at the Paul Leichty farm two miles north of Noble burned Sunday morning, destroying about 1000 baby chicks. Fire crews battled the blaze, with the cause currently under investigation and no injuries reported.
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Brooder
Noble
Paul Leichty
Leich
Weekly and special livestock sale listings across Iowa
Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sales weekly at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Kalona and Ollie sale barns. January 17 Public Sale near Columbus Junction starts 11 30. January 23 Duroe Bred Gilt Sale Knotek Bros Timm. January 24 Closing Out Sale near Washington starts 2260 Smith & Glenn.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Kalona Sales Barn
Kalona
Ollie Livestock Frehange
Ollie
Haskins
Nicholson & Sons
Knotek Bros. & Timm
Timm Farm
Muscatine
Washington
Riverside
Smith & Glenn
Fire alarm report from passing observer at Wayland church
Eldon Roth, a passerby, alerted the Wayland fire department about a church incident as attendees were present. Fire crews responded promptly, containing the situation and ensuring public safety.
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Eldon Roth
Wayland Fire Department
Birthday celebration and social visits in Wayland events
The text notes a birthday celebration for Mrs. J. M. Rich in Wayland with help from Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Nebel and daughters. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Payne of Hillsboro visiting Robert Pefferman, with Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Pefferman as sisters. Mrs. C. E. Roth attended a quilting at Mrs. Willis Troyer’s home in Waylard.
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Clayton Nebel
J. M. Rich
Wayland
Herbert Payne
Hillsboro
Robert Pefferman
Payne
Pefferman
C. E. Roth
Willis Troyer
Waylard
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Everett M. Griffith
Iowa-Des Moines National Bank
Everett
A. L. Griffith
Washington High School
Loan and Trust Company
Holland
Sherman Fowler
Helen Wood
John Wood
Rock Island Railroad
Fred M. Morrison
Valley National Bank and Trust Company
State Banking Department
Roy Huber
James Morrison
The
Valley National
Fred Morrison
Ralph Burce
State of
Frank Crone
West Chester Savings Bank
West Chester
Washington County
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United States
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John R. Butler
Calvin C. Wolf
Louis M. Smith
H. A. Dusenbery
Alvin R. Wolf
W. P
Winifred A. Hotle
Know
Kalona, Iowa
Vernon W. Frey
Kenneth Goff
Stanley Beck
Ottumwa
Allen Goff
Clara Neft
Winfield
Louis Rinner
Marian
Frank Rich
Dennis Klopfenstein
Trenton
Effie Leichty
Otto Frey
Alice Resehly
Goshen
Ind
Goshen College
D. W. Widmer
Wayland State Bank
Cesspool and
Cesspool
Eclipse Lumber CO
John Lewis
EGG Markets
Rock Island Produce Co
Reisters
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffrey Blag
Theo. B. Bailey
Leet
Morrison & Morrison Attorneys
E. D. Morrison
E. D Morrison Jr
Morrison Blag
Phone 245
W. Livingston
Robert Day
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. C Penney Co
Paul V. Shearer
McCreedy
Wendell L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
Evyes
East Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
F.glivesay
D. C
Solowa Ave
Purdue University
Wayne
Corey
Wayne Hog
Humble Produce & Hatchery
Ramseyer's Hatchery
Washington, Ia
E. Wash
Sorkell
Auto Parts
West Madison
Evans
Welding
Ford
Huston Tractor
Crawfordsville
Dearborn Motors Corporation
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