Quiet Title Action Over Washington County Land
Edward Stout sues to quiet title in fee simple to multiple tracts in Washington County Iowa describing sections 15 23 20 and surrounding fractional parcels and seeks removal of adverse claims by numerous defendants and unknown claimants in a 1940 district court filing. The petition asks for confirmation of ownership and eviction of all adverse claimants with full equitable relief. Read the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stout
William H. Lyons
John S. Stout
John Stout
Charlotte Stout
James
Boston Vincent
James Vincent
Charlotte Harvey
Lafayette Stout
Lewis *Caylor Stout
William Lyons
John 8. Sout
Nicholas Harvey
James Stout
Francis M. Stout
John W. Stout
Wm. H. Stout
G. M. Friend
Mary Stout
Lafayett Stout
Chas. Stout
F. M. Stout
A Norton
Lafette Stout
J. ©. McMillan
George W. Gatlin
Elias Park
William Essley
Jemima Campbell
N. C. Randie
Benjamin Jarrard
James McAtlin
Louisa McAtlin
Elias Parks
Jemima Reed
Martha J. Brown
Martha Brown
Mrs. Elsie Shields
Geo. Green
George 5. Green
Grace A. Green
George O. Green
George
Stephen Assman
Stephen Assmann
M. W. Stapleton
Guardian
Mary Jane McMahon
C. 0. Moore
Thomas J. LaValle
Washington County
Iowa
District Court
Washington
Jean Wright Celebrates 7th Birthday Party
Jean Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Wright celebrated her seventh birthday with a party yesterday afternoon after school. Guests included Jane Tanner Betty Gross Frances Miller Jack Tanner Marilyn Falk and Joy Wright though several children could not attend due to cold weather. Table decor featured a toy circus with a large birthday cake centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Wright
Howard Wright
Jane Tanner
Betty Gross
Frances Miller
Jack Tanner
Marilyn Falk
Joy Wright
Velma Booth Hosts Prairie Flower Group Meeting
Velma Booth hosted a Prairie Flower group gathering at her home on Wednesday evening. Virginia Wiley and Naomi Kyle organized the evening's entertainment, EB. Strong led the idle study and devotionals, while Mary Haeber and Flora Dodds helped serve refreshments. About forty people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
Velma Booth
Virginia Wiley
Naomi Kyle
EB. Strong
Mary Haeber
Flora Dodds
Backstage in Iowa Politics and Court Scenes
A sweeping Iowa selection of vignettes from Des Moines and Washington recounts long serving Supreme Court Bailiff John Gordinier’s duties including beds for late night judges, memories of Justices Silas Weaver and Thomas Arthur, and transient office life. It notes political songs by Lawrence Lavine, a weathering front on state officials, and a district court clerk notice dating January 18 1949 with probate implications and a Rhodes scholar candidate Virgil Hancher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
ICPA
Supreme Court
John Gordimier
Silas M. Weaver
Hardin County
Gordinier
Weaver
State House
Gardimier
Thomas Arthur
Harrison County
G.O.P
Lawrence P. Lavine
Lavine
John D. Hamilton
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa
In District Court Washington County Iowa No 7315 an instrument purporting to be the last Will of E J Harmeler dated December 27 1930 is filed opened and read. A hearing for proof is set for January 25 1940 at 9:00 A M at the Court House Washington Iowa before the District Court or the Clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause if any they have.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Noonan
District Court
Washington
Iowa
E. J. Harmeler
Washington Lumber and Fuel CO
Jim White
Garden Department Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
The Garden department meeting scheduled for this evening at the home of Mrs. Otha Huber has been postponed due to cold weather. Members urge residents to feed birds in the snow to help them since ground conditions hide their food sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Department
Otha Huber
Surprise Party Honors Mrs. Wade with Bridge Night
Mrs. Woodrow Wade was guest of honor as ten friends surprised her at the Wade apartment on a Wednesday evening. Clarence Berkhoff and Frank Shepherd arranged the party. The group played bridge with Wade high and Morris Been blossom low. Self invited guests contributed refreshments after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wade
Wade
Clarence Berkhoff
Frank Shepherd
Morris
Runs Crochet Hook in Hand During Snowstorm
Marie Greiner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Greiner near West Chester, entertained herself during a Sunday snowstorm by crocheting while out riding on horseback to aid efforts and pass the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Greiner
Robert Greiner
West Chester
Crochet mishap leads to hospital visit amid Grinnell fire
A crocheting accident drove a woman to seek medical care after a hook punctured her hand. Mr. Greiner and his daughter rode to Keota where Dr Montgomery removed the hook. Fire in Waterloo caused 4000 damage to a two story building trapping several people. they were rescued by firemen and taken to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnel
Tt Waterloo
Hear Fire Broadcast Own Building on Fire
Two women reported hearing a fire broadcast and found their building ablaze in Waterloo. Fire crews arrived to battle flames as residents evacuated safely with no injuries reported. Local investigators are assessing the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
30 Minute Sitting Daguerrotypes
A historical note states daguerrotypes require a 30 minute sitting. The process likely reflects early photography studio practice and duration for an image capture.
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Deaper
Fred Stone
Rochelle Rudson
Richard Fiske
Columbia
FOX
Andy
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
Cecilia Parker
Ann Rutherford
District Court of
Lawa
Edward Stout
St. P. M
Washington Dairy
W. M. Tweeten
White House
Charlotte Kraus
Roosevelt
Miss Kraus
Hyde Park
N. Y
South
South Fourth Ave
High and
Lincoln School
L. H. Urr Land CO
Olaw
Popular Science
Pt In
Sing Brothers
Iowa Commerce Commission
Barr Keshlear
Stain
Karl G. Miller
Auditory C. B. Akers
Secretary of Agriculture
Mark
Thornburg
George W. Duckworth
State Mine Inspectors Board
Keemor
Virgil Hancher
Chicago
University of Iowa
E. A. Gilmore
Rhodes
Hancher
Rolfe
Rolfe High School
Ann
Crescent Scar
Sothern
Ann Sothern
David Hobbs
Roger Pryor
David
Dallas
Tex
Hollywood
California
Lemon Grove
Martha
Mrs. Wade
Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association
Wasteington
First Mortgage
Teal
Federal Home Loan Bank of
Cerish
Ross Motor Service
North Side
North Side Cafe
John Winga
Pioneer Yard
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