Wittrig to Move to Elkhart for Teller Role
Paul Wittrig leaves Washington National Bank after six months to join First Old State Bank in Elkhart Indiana as a teller. His uncle Dr T Miller leads the bank now nine years old serving a growing city of about 40 000. Raymond Whitehead of Cairo Nebraska is named Wittrigs successor at Washington National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wittiig
Washington National Bank
Elkhart
Ind
Old State Bank
T. Miller
Witting
People's Savings Bank of
Crawfordsville
Raymond Whitehead
Cairo
Nebr
Washington National
Graceland College Faces Washington Junior in Local Basketball Battle
Washington junior college meets Graceland College on the local court tonight at eight o clock. The two teams clash after Graceland thrashed Iowa Wesleyan 29 to 27 at Mount Pleasant, marking a sharp contender in tonight’s matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
Graceland College
Graceland
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Rosary Service Held for Mrs Anna Petersen
A rosary service for Mrs. Anna Marie Petersen was held yesterday at L. A. Jones funeral home. Her body was shipped on the Milwaukee train to Clinton, where services were to be held this morning at St. Patrick's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie Petersen
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Milwaukee
Clinton
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Lou Rich Leaves Democrat-In dependent for Toledo Chronicle
Lou Rich, current news editor of the Democrat-In dependent, will resign to join the Toledo Chronicle of Toledo Iowa. He starts January 27 and will move with Mrs Rich next week. The Riches have been prominent in Washington and will be missed by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Rich
Democrat-Independent
Toledo
Iowa
Chronicle
Rich
Washington
Toledo Chronicle
C. M. Richards
Four Cars and Trucks Registered This Week
New cars registered include EF S Randolph Brighton Chevrolet sedan J C Wenger Wayland Ford Tudor. New trucks go to Wm Palmer Washington Ford ES Capper Brighton Chevrolet. Total registrations for 1929 reach 6952 with 4846 year to date, 387 more than early years to January 17th. Truck fees for 308 trucks in December 1928 totaled 5150, while December 1929 registered 376 trucks for 8070 dollars. Gedrec county treasurer attributes fee rise to load classifications. Total car registrations last year amounted to 16982.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. S. Randolph
Brighton
Chevrolet
J. C. Wenger
Wayland
Ford Tudor
Wm. Palmer
Washington
Ford E. S
Marion Gedrec
Radio station operator sues for libel damages
Norman Baker of Muscatine owner of KTNT files suit in district court against BE J Coffey publisher of the Wellman Advance seeking 45000 dollars for an alleged libel. The petition states the August 29 article aimed to injure his reputation over tires advertised for sale. Hanley & Hanley are Baker’s lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Baker
KTNT
Muscatine
J. Coffey
Wellman Advance
Baker
Hanley & Hanley of
Funeral for Mrs. Lyte Lowrey Sunday at 2:30
W. R. Taggart of Pittsburgh arrived with the body of his aunt Mrs Lyte Lowrey who died at the Taggart home. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at the L A Jones funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Taggart
Pittsburgh
Lyte Lowrey
Taggart
L A Jones
Journal Wants Ads Pay A Trial Will Convince
A newspaper notes revenue pressure and proposes ads as the key to bolster finances. The piece argues a trial advertising push could prove effective in sustaining operations.
Ten Years Ago Today Dr A W Crow Attends Osteopaths Meet
Weather forecast notes mostly unsettled and not so cold tonight and Sunday. Agriculture prices show hogs topping at 10.15. An advertisement offers two 25 cent Colgate toothpaste packs with a free 50 cent toothbrush from GEO L McDaniel Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate
Local News Briefs Include Visits and A Marriage License
Robert Baker of Detroit visits at Mr and Mrs G W Wallace with Mrs Baker being their daughter. Esther Elger misses junior college due to illness. Myrtle Poole has surgery at County hospital and is recovering well. Miss Helen Melincki returns home from Davenport. Arthur Shetler and Clarabell Marriott of Pontiac Illinois obtained a marriage license here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Baker
Detroit
G. W. Wallace
Mrs. Baker
Mrs. Wallace
Arthur Shetler
Clarabell Marriott
Pontiac, Ill
Bernard Walker Injures Foot with Axe at Home
Bernard Walker living near Ainsworth cut his foot badly with an axe while chopping wood at his home yesterday afternoon. He nearly severed a large bone. several stitches were needed. He was alone and could not receive immediate care but woke improved this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Bernard Walker
Here
Walker Place
College football scores scattered across several games
Creighton 40 Drake 27. Kansas 37 Iowa State 16. Washington 48 Grinnell 32 Luther 21. St Olaf 19 Monmouth 21 Cornell 20. Morningside 30 North Dakota U Buena Vista 17 Simpson 14. Iowa Wesleyan 29 Graceland 27. Iowa State Teachers 89 Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton
Drake
Kansas
Iowa State
Washington
Grinnell
Luther
St. Olaf
Monmouth
Cornell
Morningside
North Dakota
Buena Vista
Simpson
Iowa Wesleyan
Graceland
Iowa State Teachers
Parsons
Senator Pitman's Home Destroyed by Fire
Washington January 18 A blaze engulfed Senator Key Pittman and Mrs Pittman home in Ridgelands Nevada destroying an 18 room mansion. Firefighters faced water shortages and heavy snow with three firemen injured. Insurance not carried by Pittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jank
Ridgelands
Senator Key Pittman
Tonopah
Nevada
Pittman
Pittsman
Extradition Near for Irene Schroeder and Dagte in Paul Murder
Arizona posse captured Irene Schroeder and Walter Glen Dagte after a mountain gun battle. Pennsylvania officers planned to arrive with extradition papers to bring them to face murder charges in the December 27 killing of state highway patrolman Brady Paul. Dagte asked for a lawyer before answering reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Pennsylvania
Irene Schroeder
Walter Glen Dagte
Arizona
Here
Brady Paul
Dague
Walnut Woman's Club Elects Officers At Jan Meeting
The Walnut Woman's Club held its January meeting at Mrs. Hiram Coakley's with officers elected for the year. Mrs. Longer and Mrs. Beeler were re elected, while Mrs. Lester Gates became vice president and Mrs. Lester McFarland the new reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdi
Walnut Woman's Club
Hiram Coakley
Chas. Donaldson
Will Bealer
Ramseyer Hatchery
Ftock
Sandy Hook Social Harmonics From Local Families
Miss Clara Garrett reports on weekend gatherings around Sandy Hook as families visit and return home. Mr Taylor Stout and guests, including L Johnson and Ivan Anderson, were seen at Donald Tucker’s, while other couples spent time with the Carlsons, Criles, and Reed family in Ollie and Brighton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Taylor Stout
Donald Tucker
L. Johnson
Ivan Anderson
Emil Anderson
Oscar Carlson
Tra Stout
Charles Reed
Ollie
Local Notes on Residents and Visitors
Mrs. W E Howell returned from Riverside for the weekend to her home. Miss Gladys Page came along but later traveled to Kalona. Mrs J E Kupka left hospital for home this morning after treatments. K A Mathers of Haskins shopped here Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W E. Howell
Riverside
Gladys Page
Kalona
K. A. Mathers of
Haskins
Mrs John Godlove Baskins Visit and Local Movements
Mrs Dora Bean traveled to Ainsworth Sunday evening after a week at home and Nona Beans. She plans to stay with daughter Mrs Milburn Spessard then visit another daughter Mrs Tom McGraw near Ainsworth. Elizabeth Wallace shopped in Washington Saturday. Frank Embree and Lysle visited Washington and I L Embree home Tuesday. Mela Horak and children visited Jim Cherwinker family. Geo Ebner and W A McGinnis shipped a hogs carload to Chicago Tuesday. one carload left Sunday morning, shipper not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Bean
Ainsworth
Nona Bean
Milburn Spessard
Tom McGraw
Elizabeth Wallace
Washington
Frank Embree
Lysle
I. L
Social Round from Stringtown Abounds in Weekend Visits
Helen Rich reports a flurry of Sunday and Saturday gatherings. Families including Rich, Widmer, Brooks, Wenger, Rinner, Schantz, Mast, Graber, Mitchell, Cummings and others shared meals and visits around Stringtown as ice harvest remains scarce.
Illness Updates From Glendale Community
January 16 Glendale reports Paul is much improved after influenza. T L Dodds of Washington covers chores. Mrs Martin Telford substitutes at Spread Eagle school for Miss Artrude Anderson who has mumps. Max and Irene Kauffman visit and attend Spread Eagle school during the Simmering home visit. Iry Gallagher was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Will Paul
T. L. Dodds
Washington
Martin Telford
Spread Eagle School
Artrude Anderson
Max
Irene Kauffman
Dewey Kauffman
Spread Eagle
John Simmering
Iry Gallagher
Car Leaves Road Leaves Man Dead in Iowa Crash
Milton Erickson 35 Arm strong was killed when the automobile he rode in was forced from the road near West Liberty Iowa. The car rammed a guard rail and a board pierced the car and struck the victim in the chest. Driver T D Robinson from Cedar Rapids escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
U.P
Milton Erickson
Armstrong
Erickson
T. D. Robinson
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Robinson
Local fair notes and hospital update from county event
Three weeks after an elevator incident someone is now mobile on crutches and awaiting full wound healing. John Simmering Jr Harold Anderson Tom and Harry Gerdes attended the Work sale Tuesday. Tom Gerdes bought a horse there. Dale Gallagher has been in County hospital two weeks and is much improved and planned to go home next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simmering, Jr
Harold Anderson
Tom
Harry Gerdes
Tom Gerdes
Dale Gallagher
Local Births and Notices From Cedar Rapids and County Hospital
Mr and Mrs T I DeWees of Cedar Rapids visit at their niece Mrs W F Sweet. Mr and Mrs Clarence Fulton report a baby girl born Jan 15 at the county hospital named Marjorie Maxine. Mr and Mrs H J Schoonover announce a baby girl born Jan 15 at the county hospital. Mr and Mrs Glen Coakley welcome a baby girl born Jan 15 at the county hospital named Betty Jean. Arlene Ferguson of West Chester ill with pneumonia at home. Auctione D F Macon Washington Iowa listed with contact numbers. Coal weighing changes noted at Pau s Lumber Co weights guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. l. DeWees
Cedar Rapids
W. F. Sweet
Clarence Fulton
Marjorie Maxine
H. J. Schoonover
Glen Coakley
South Taylor Avenue
Betty Jean
Arlene Ferguson
Robert Ferguson
West Chester
Family visits and weekend plans noted in local column
Mr and Mrs Harry A Robertson and their son Harry Jr visited Washington this week at sister Mrs Chas Lemley's home. Robertson left for Chicago on business and will return next week. Harry Sizer plans a Mount Vernon weekend with his parents. Vivian Allen of Wayland shopped here en route from Iowa City where she studies at the university. Anna Marie Anderson returned from Iowa City and will spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Robertson
Harry, Jr
Washington
Chas. Lemley
Robertson
Chicago
Harry Sizer
Mount Vernon
Vivian Allen
Wayland
Iowa City
The
University
Anna Marie Anderson
Frank Anderson
Mrs Forbes Returns Home After Caring for Sister Ill
Mrs Kenneth Forbes returned yesterday to her Mt Pleasant home after assisting her sister Mrs Ceciltodwin who has been ill at her home on South Iowa avenue. Auctioneer Chas Brown, Phone 282 Black. 243tf tu thus sat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Forbes
Mt. Pleasant
Ceciltodwin
Iowa Avenue
Chas. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duncan Sisters
Vitaphone
Letty
Harry Horlick
Keller Sisters & Lynch Movietone
Matinee
Duncan
Tipe
Paul Wittrig
Herman’ Funeral Servicer
West Side Square
A. W. Crow
Burington
Dr. Hess
GEO. L. McDaniel Druggist
Esther Elger
Myrtle Poole
Helen Melincki
Senator Pitman
Clara Garrett
Graham
Constance Bennett
Charles Bickford
Raymond Hatton
Chas
Buddy) Rogers
Jean Arthur
J. E. Kupka
Nna Jettick Health Shoes
Stringtown
Helen Rich
Noah Widimer
Clarence Boshart
Adam Rapp
Illinois
Ethan Brooks
J. J Rich
Peter Widner
Joe T. Wenger
Marvin
Kathryn W Dmer
Kenneth Hoff
Floyd Schockley
Merle
L. H. Rinner
Wilbur Schantz
Ruth
Victor Wenger
J. J. Rich
Emerson Witting
Paul Mast
Peter Graber, Jr
Arthur Mitchell
Thomas Gerdes
Sanitary Dairy
Snyder & Hayes
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
Wisie Long
D. F
Macon
Pau’s Lumber Co
City
Beggs & Wehr
Schmoeller Brog
Westphal
Duco
HILL
John Shields & Sons
Scott Furniture Co
Stevens
Minneapolis
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