Hospital notice corrected Randall parent name error
Local news item corrects yesterdays hospital note naming Mr and Mrs Clarence Randall as the parents of a son replacing the earlier misprint. The column also records community visits auctions and social notes from Washington Iowa with residents from Wellman Brighton and Grinnell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semlit
Claude Randall
Clarence Randall
Bill Bloom
Wellman
Washington
Kalona Couple Welcome Daughter At Hospital
Mr and Mrs Harry Chody of Kalona welcomed a daughter born this morning at 1 49 weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Tommy Gray was taken to the hospital this morning to have his leg casted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Chody
Kalona
Tommy Gray
First Use of Cloth Bindings in 1820
The fragment notes that cloth coverings were introduced around 1820, attributed to Archibald Leighton, a prominent London binder, marking a shift in bookbinding materials and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Leighton
London
Varnish on Stradivari Violin Still a Mystery
The secret of the varnish on Stradivari violins remains unresolved. Descriptions note a soft texture and a color shift from red to orange, but the exact formula and process have never been uncovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stradivari
Hoffman frees Hauptmann sparking hope of reunion
Governor Hoffman's reprieve for Richard Hauptmann triggers mixed reactions in Kamenz as Frau Pauline Hauptmann celebrates with prayers and dreams of a family reunion. Investigators review claims of a Russian Pole criminal, false ransom notes, and perjury amid renewed scrutiny of the Lindbergh case.
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Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Bronx
United States
Hoffman
Kamenz
Germany
INS
Pauline Hauptmann
Richard
Bruno
Anna
Hauntmann
Some Highways in County Blocked by Drifts After Storm
Snow blankets six inches or more in parts as a midwestern storm continues. Weather officials report six inches in Chicago with a cold wave and subzero temperatures forecast for the region.
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Midwestern
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Disclosures at Neutrality Probe Stir Sensations
May 27 1915 disclosures at a neutrality probe cause sensations as Lansing confidentially notified the British ambassador that Britain risked being charged with humanity by attempting to starve Germany.
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Lansing
Britain
Germany
Riverside Lodges Install Officers for Years Work
Floral Chapter of the Eastern Stars and Victoria Lodge A F and A M held joint officer installation at the Oddfellows hall on January 18. Mrs Birdie Godlove retired as matron presented gifts. Miss Funie Craig Miss Wilma Jane Tener and Miss Mary Bates assisted. New officers include Mrs Clara Fitzsimmons as worthy matron and C E Fitzsimmons as worthy patron. An oyster supper followed, with Clair Flynn chairing.
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Edna Craig
Cecile Doud
Marie Cumings
Marshall
Clara Fitzsimmons
C. EK. Fitzsimmons
Bessie Prehoda
Claude Flynn
Ethel Flynn
Rose Jardon
Victoria Lodge
George A. White
Ray Cummings
Hart Marshall
Fred Kallaus
Joseph Chihak
C. E. Fitzseimmons
A. H. Younkin
D. 8. Hardy
Omer Younkin
Clair Flynn
Bert Novy
Tyler Nic Jardon
Masonic Lodge
Dancing Party Marks Burnadette Te Bock Birthday
Mr and Mrs Len Te Bock entertained about 100 guests at the Lode Hall Richmond Thursday for the eighteenth birthday of their daughter Burnadette. Refreshments of homemade ice cream and cake were served later in the evening.
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Len Te Bockhorst
Richmond
Burnadette
Bandmaster Demonstrates Unusual Culinary Ability
Milburn McKay hosted a seven course dinner at his home last evening proving he can cook as well as direct a band. The menu included ice cold fruit cocktail a salad course turkey with accompaniments dessert and coffee. The guests and Mrs McKay praised the feast noting a spilled quart of milk created the only mishap.
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Milburn McKay
Mr. McKey
Mr. McKay
Mrs. McKay
Eastern Star Officers Installed at Ainsworth
At Ainsworth on Wednesday evening the Eastern Star installed new officers led by installing officer Mrs. Kate Annas and Marshall Mrs. Nora Spessard. The event included a luncheon and nearby Masonic lodge officers were also noted with upcoming social events and club meetings.
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Eastern Star
Ainsworth
Marshall
Etta Marsh
Adah
Mary Lord
Ruth
Eva Stewart
Esther
Marie Colthurst
Electa
Mabel Thompson
Warder
Ruth Norris
Sentinel
J. A. Marsh
Educational
Kate Annas
Latimer Davis
Nellie Richards
Mary O'Conner
Louise Boileau
Jennie Bassler
Eva Blankenhorn Proficiency
Edith Richards
Jessie Moore
Alta Davis
Sovial
Effie McCreedy
Della Adams
Evelyn Dea
Alma Walker
Mabel Keiper
Nora Spessard
Madge Morris
Mrs. Cress Hosts Sorosis Meeting in Riverside
Thirteen Sorosis members met at Mrs. William H. Cress home in Riverside for a book review of Pearl Buck's The Good Earth by Mrs. Roy G. Miller. The group favored plans to establish a public library here and may announce more on the project. Mrs. John Tener to host next meeting January 24 with a review of He Sent Forth a Raven by Roberts.
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Riverside
Sorosis Club
William H. Cress
Pearl Buck
Roy G. Miller
John Tener
Roberts
Hi Ho's View of Power Sage of Chinatown on Human Study
Mi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, argues that to exercise power one must study humans first. He says it is useless to tell people what to do before understanding what they can do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Jersey
Hoffman
Mi Ho
Chinatown
Muscatine O. E. S. Invites Washington to Installation
Electa Chapter number 30 Eastern Star of Muscatine invites Washington Chapter 98 to attend their installation ceremonies at the Masonic Temple Monday evening. Ceremonies begin at 8 p m.
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Electa
Eastern Star of Muscatine
Washington Chapter 98
Masonic Temple
Meaning of S P C A abbreviation for cruelty to animals
S P C A stands for Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The phrase identifies the charitable organization focused on protecting animals from cruelty.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Barometer Registers Atmospheric Pressure
The barometer shows atmospheric pressure readings reflecting current weather conditions. This brief report notes the instrument's function in measuring air pressure changes.
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No 26 A M and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. W M W A Bealer and secretary A W Yard preside and maintain the lodge records.
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Washington Lodge
A. M
W. A. Bealer
W. M
A. W. Yard
Local Train Schedule Details and Notes
Passenger and freight trains listed with daily or except Sunday schedules. Notable notes include Nos 3 and 4 stopping for California passengers and No 11 serving county cars to El Paso and beyond. Agent L Goodlander signs as local schedule contact.
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California
el Paso
Brighton
Fairfield
Eldon
Belknap
Centerville
Seymour
Allerton
Princeton
Spickards
Excelsior Springs
Liberty
L. Goodlander
Birthday Wishes Fly On Local Page
Eloise Sheete of Keota, Harold Amrine, Katherine Benson and Warren Davis are listed for birthdays today. Harold Amrine is the Merrimac area’s oldest son turning nine, while Katherine Benson is due 15 candies on her cake. Tomorrow brings several Washington birthdays including Miss Ethel Atkinson of 402 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Sheete
Keota
Harold Amrine
Carl Amrine
Merrimac
Katherine Benson
Washington
Ethel Atkinson
West Second Street
Mrs Paul Harvey Hosts Bridge Party and Birthday Spread
Mrs Paul Harvey entertained her bridge club with four tables of play and prizes claimed by Mrs Chas Ruebsam. The gathering featured pot luck meals and homemade ice cream by Mrs Harvey. Guests at Westen Home and a birthday party for Jerry Singmaster followed with family attendance and a cake with one candle.
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Titus
Paul Harvey
Chas. Ruebsam
Murdock
Ralph Zecklow
Westen
Henry Bowes
Sophia Westen
George
Jerry Singmaster
Omer Singmaster
J. QO. Sing
Gracehill Ladies Aid Reelect President at Name Quilt Event
Titus January meeting of the Grace Hill Ladies aid at the Community building featured a cooperative dinner for seven members and three visitors Martha Harvey Dean and Dorothy Schaeffer. Mrs H A Engel was reelected president for her 117th year and was presented with a name quilt honoring past residents and former Grace Hill Moravian Church connections.
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Titus
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Martha Harvey
Dean
Dorothy Schaeffer
Anna Sankey
H. A. Engel
Engel
Asahel Robertson
Ed Libe
Frank Anderson
Ira Mikseh
Henry Bowes
A. Engel
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Oregon
N. Carolina
Grace Hill Moravian Church
Pioneer John C. Cunningham of Crawfordsville
John C. Cunningham, a longtime Crawfordsville resident and Three Quarter Century club member, was born January 19, 1857 in a log cabin. He lived mostly in Crawfordsville, with a brief period in Ainsworth, and farmed until his 1928 retirement after his father migrated to Iowa in a covered wagon.
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John C. Cunningham
Crawfordsville
Mr. Cunningham
Ainsworth
Iowa
Birthday notices for Havre residents and relatives
Mrs. Pete Koehler near Havre will celebrate a birthday tomorrow. Mrs. D. L. Rohrer Jr born January 1% also has a birthday tomorrow. Harry G. Reyner a Civil War veteran and father of Mrs. J. W. Enstin reaches another birthday tomorrow.
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Pete Koehler
Havre
D. L. Rohrer, Jr
Harry G. Reyner
J. W. Enstin
Trains Schedules and Stops for Washington Route
No. 23 Morning Pass eec. wuhl 008. Mm. No. 22 Freight 11:45 a.m. All trains daily except Sunday. J. C. McKAY, Agent. Co. M. & 8T. P. & P. KR. BR. CO, Train & leaves Washington. Train 25 leaves Washington Southwest Limited 1:57 a.m. Eastbound Train over Washington (local) 8 p.m. Train 26 leaves Washington 4:12 a.m. (Southwest Limited) 2 & 8 daily. w. C Agent.
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J. C. McKay
Festive Expectation For Crossett Family Party
Congratulations will be in order for Mra Karl Crossett Sunday. Among the youngsters who are looking forward to possible festivities tomorrow are Martha Ann Downing, Paul Jordan, and James Gilchrist.
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Mra
Karl Crossett
Martha Ann Downing
Paul Jordan
James Gilchrist
Fortnightly club weekly social calendar
Social calendar items list weekly meetings for Fortnightly club departments Bible study drama and art, Rainbow Girls, Daughters of Veterans officers election, Pythian Sisters meeting, and various Wednesday gatherings at 2:30 or 7:30 p m with hosting members noted.
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Frank Wilson
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Tempre
Isabelle Davis
Eee Public Library
Pythian Sisters
Logan Ahrens
Sunshine Community Club
Cman
Sam Warten
Knightly Work Meeting With Refreshments Announcement
The Knights of Pythias announce a work-in meeting for Monday with refreshments provided. The event addresses rank advancement within the order and invites members to attend.
H H Club Plans Valentine Party in Community Meeting
H H club members met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. John Pratt home to plan a Valentine party at Forrest Walker residence. A second party was scheduled for last night at the same home. Mrs. Victor Wenger presided. fourteen members and one guest, Mrs. George Brown, attended. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for February 20 at Mrs. Jess Moore’s home.
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Orville Thoms
Martin Telford
Sidney Coon
Manford Kilgore
Juni
Will Richard
Sen
Clarence Richard
Jee Fo
J. A. Marsh
Geo. MccCareb
E Richards
Roy Moore
E. J. Richard
Bridge Club
Nora Spessard
Eva Blenkehorn
Ruth Norris
Delta Dek
Esther Crawford
Delta Dek Club
Vera Moran
Florence Davis
Mac Carer
A. P. Club
F E. R. Butterworth
Mary Lent
Helen Wheeler
Mo Helen McCreedy
South America
Joyce Butterworth
Norothy Pearson
Leila Gosling
Doreiie Pearson
Max Simons
H. H. Club
Forrest Walker
John Pratt
Victor Wenger
George Brown
Walker
Wenger
Louis Kath
Jess Moore
Margaret Applegate Hosts Party At Home Gathering
Margaret Applegate entertained guests at her home last night. The party included games and refreshments provided by the hostess. Attending were Betty Wilson Georgia Matock Olive Underwood Elizabeth Able Lillian Dunbar and Ruth Glider.
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Margaret Applegate
Betty Wilson
Georgia Mat’ock
Olive Underwood
Elizabeth Able
Lillian Dunbar
Ruth Glider
Ruebsam Celebrate Fifty-First Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Will Ruebsam as they observe their fifty first wedding anniversary tomorrow.
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Will Ruebsam
California’s Lingual Tapestry in Ancient Indian Dayas
In ancient California, over twenty languages and about a hundred dialects were spoken in daily life, reflecting rich regional diversity and deep cultural complexity within early indigenous communities.
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California
Trees Trained in Fan Shape Across English Villages
In rural England villagers train trees into a fan shape against houses and gardens, shaping growth for practical shade and wind protection. The practice appears widespread across multiple villages, reflecting local horticultural custom and creativity.
Local Metho dist Pastor Remembered at Chicken Diner
A church program at a chicken diner honored the Rev and Mrs Chew who received fifty one dollar bills. The Rev Chew once pastored the local Methodist church about forty years ago and has visited friends here in recent years.
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Chew
D of V to Elect Officers at Monday Meeting
Daughters of Veterans plan a meeting Monday evening at 7 40 in the G A R hall. The agenda includes the election of officers and other routine business.
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Daughters of Veterans
G. A. R. ‘Hall
Period Furniture Talk Headlines Art Department Meeting
The Art Department will discuss period furniture at the public library meeting Tuesday evening. Mise Pair Lew will speak on French period styles and Mise Jeanem Kyle on English period styles under Mrs. A Andersen’s direction.
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Mise Pair Lew
Mise Jeanem Kyle
A. Andersen
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D. F. Macon
Willis Jones
Iowa City
L. A. Jones
George Breitenbach
Virginia
Virginia Lemley
University of Iowa
Ruth Lemley
Ralph Tracy
Robert Duncan
Cotter
Penney’s
William Mohland
George Means
University of Town
Roy Means
Keith Droz
Karen Anderson
Sam McCleery
Jean Moore
Fred AL. Moore
Betty Stephens
John Soukup
the Mitler
John S&s. Yoder
Kafona
Orin Birkey
William Koening
Jake Rensberger
Joe Slauchbauch
Noti
Aineworth
Louise Botleau
McLaughlin
Omaha
C. H. Davis
William
Oliver Rees
Steve Hawkins
Wyman
Gwendolyn Holland
North Side Square
Condon
Richmond Hall
Masonic
The
Clyde Keiper
Howard Stewart
George Lord
Jay Evans
Charence Walker
Wm. H. Cress
Hi Ho
Muscatine O. E. S
Apache
Golden State Limited
Acanawe
Washington-Oskaloosa
Howard Hazen
Warren Davis
Bridge
Ladies of Gracehill
Southwest Limited
W. C
Junction Lodge
Columbus Junction
Jan
Royal Neighbors Lodge
C. L. Powers
Carol Jean Littrel
Lillian Bliven
William Dwinell
May Bliven
B. H. Shearer
Mra Cc
E. Hanft
R. J. Reaney
J. E Reaney
Golde
William Chew
Corning
Calif
Fl Camino
B. F. Schwartz
Prince
Methodist Church
Walter Wpieher
D. of V.’s
Art
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