Thornburg Again Seeks Republican Nomination for Agriculture
Mark G. Thornburg, secretary of agriculture since 1924, announces his bid for reelection and files with the secretary of state. He declines a platform, saying his past record speaks for itself, while Mayne Spaulding is the only other candidate to file for the post. Thornburg is a national agriculture figure and former president of related associations.
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Des Moines
Iowa
INS
Mark G. Thornburg
Thornburg
Mayne Spaulding
Unlucky Jump Breaks leg Near Lincoln School
Local resident Mary Zeck broke a leg after jumping from a fence into mud near Lincoln school northeast of Washington. She recuperates at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zeck, miles northeast of town.
Washington County Dental Society Meets In Regular Session
The Washington county society of dentists held a regular meeting yesterday evening with eight members in attendance. The session focused on routine business matters.
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Washington County Society of Yientists
Bereavement Acknowledgment for Minick Family
We thank all who sent flowers provided cars and offered help during our sad bereavement in the loss of wife and mother Mrs Minick and son Ray. Henry Minick and family express gratitude for support dated 1928 and 1930.
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Henry Minick
Ray
Stewarts Celebrate 27th Anniversary Amid Candy Arrival
Ten years ago today Dr and Mrs C W Stewart quietly marked their 27th wedding anniversary on January 15 while a fresh shipment of Julia King s Candies arrived. Advertisements promise Julia King s undies and Wright s Ham Pickle with Condensed Smoke for meat. Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions tonight.
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Mrs. C. W. Stewart
Julia King
Local Birth and Community Notes From West Chester Area
Mr and Mrs Cecil Williams of near West Chester welcomed an eight pound girl born yesterday at their home. Francis Bush, injured in an accident last summer, can use a wheelchair again for the first time yesterday. C F Bell of Oskaloosa visited on business. Mrs George H Burham has been bedfast for two and a half weeks after a slight stroke. her condition improves slowly at about age 74 with daughters caring for her. Mary Benda and Ann Supatla of East Pleasant Plain were in Washington last evening.
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Cecil Williams
West Chester
Francis Bush
C. F. Bell
Oskaloosa
George H. Burham
Seth Waggoner
Mary Benda
Ann Supatla
East Pleasant Plain
Washington
Town and County Telephone Patrons Meet Saturday
Local notices report a Saturday 1 pm meeting at City Hall for the County and Town Telephone Patrons Committee. Reading of community updates continues with social news on residents visiting relatives, shopping and travel, plus notices of sales and local events.
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Hulda Olds
MI Pleasant
Vivian Caldwell
Frank Taylor
Crawfordsville
Mrs Hulda Beatty Smith Rites Set For Friday
Funeral services for Mrs Hulda Beatty Smith who died last Saturday in Los Angeles will be held Friday at 2 PM in the Methodist church of Keota with Rev O B Rogers officiating. Burial in Keota cemetery. Mrs Smith born July 27 1865 in Story county Iowa was a daughter of J J and Elizabeth Beatty. She married J F Smith in Green County Feb 26 1885 and lived in North English then a farm north of Keota. Survives three children Boyd Iowa City Olive Weaver Grand Junction Colorado Everett Smith north of Washington five grandchildren one sister Marjorie Trampe Gunnison Colorado one brother Elmer Beatty Grand Junction Iowa. She was a Methodist and worshipped at Angelus Temple in Los Angeles.
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Hulda Beatty Smith
Los Angeles
L. A. Jones
Jones Funeral Home
Keota
O. B. Rogers
Iowa City
Story County
Iowa
J. F. Smith
Green County
Brighton school plans and community notices in brief
Brighton notes cover a dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Loren Wirens as they prepare to move to Purdy Iowa. Faculty gifts include a refrigerator set and waffle iron. Also reported are staff changes, health updates, family travels, obituaries, and local visitations across several nearby towns.
I E Men to Serve a Pancake Supper at Church
The B. E. O. class of the Methodist church will host a pancake supper Friday evening at the church starting 5 p.m. A 25 cent plate includes cakes sausage syrup and coffee. Proceeds go to class projects with tables for parties by request. Committees listed include general chair C W Davis and numerous helpers for decorations waiters coffee and more.
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Methodist Church
C. W. Davis
Carl Hedges
C. V. Crull
Tom Brady
Elliott Grayson
Owen Hays
Pete Widmer
L. C. Willits
H. Shannon
J. H. Peet
Mr. Sehmit
Thomas Brookhart
Chas. Jackson
L. A. Jones
H. E. Busby
J. A. Taylor
Marvin Gineerich
Walter Harvey
Carl Guther
Dr. Kyle
KR. KE. Shannon
L. A. Warren
Everette Dennison
Think Mrs Judd Had An Accomplice In Murder Trial
In Phoenix on January 20 Ruth Judd, described as a slight woman with fierce will, faced defense claims of an accomplice in the murder and dismemberment of Miss Hedvig Samuelson and Mrs. Agnes Leroi as jury selection continued Krony Krews 2dge was played at three tables with Mrs Mc Creedy winning high score and Mrs Horner consolation Guests included Miss Morgan Miss Beard and Mrs Horner Ella Merchant visited Coppock after a week at her sister in law Eva Simpson's home
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Phoenix
Ariz
Ruth Judd
Hedvig Samuelson
Agnes Leroi
Washington Defeats Sigourney 23-14 In High School Clash
Washington beat Sigourney 23 to 14 in a hard fought basketball game. Key players included Hammer and Dusenbery for Washington while Sigourney relied on veteran guard Pfaff and Mulhinnix brothers. Referees were from Council Bluffs.
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Washington
Sigourney
Pfaff
Iees Hammer
McElhinney
Dusenbery
Raymond
Harold Muliinix
Jenhage
Foo Lok
Carmichael
Harry Muliinix
Goldthwaite
Lord Parmoor Leaves Athenaeum Club Over Costs
London Lord Parmoor former Labor Party leader in the House of Lords has ceased to be a member of the Athenaeum Club citing that a club subscription is an unnecessary luxury expenditure.
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London
Lord Parmoor
Labor
House of Lords
Athenaeum Club
Verger Claims Ability to Recite Hymn Lines by Number
Wyndham Edgar, verger at St. John’s Church in Watford Hertfordshire, asserts he can provide the first line of any hymn from its number or supply the number from a supplied first line. He offers to prove his skill, asserting comprehensive familiarity with hymn texts and their ordering.
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Watford
Hertfordshire
Eng
Wyndham Edgar
St. John's Church
Railway Meeting Postponed Again In Wage Dispute
Chicago January 20 The settlement of the wage reduction controversy between railroad executives and employees was postponed again. The joint meeting scheduled for this afternoon was rescheduled for 10 oclock tomorrow morning with representatives from labor and capital to attend.
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Chicago
Sup sale and community notices from Crawfordsville
Mr and Mrs Dennis Jones of Crawfordsville visited Monday evening. Pancakes sell 25c all you can eat. Methodist church Friday night. Mele Kallaus of Haskins a business visitor yesterday. Goodyear Rubber Heels 25c. This week at Electric Shoe Shop opposite State Theatre. Roy Downs of Washington and S A Munson with families spent Thursday at Ross Peace home helping with the season’s butcher ing work. IRS Mixed Dance Moose Hall every Thursday with Benda’s orchestra. Wilburt Rose of Crawfordsville shopped here yesterday. Post Office schedule returns to old hours starting Monday January 5 opening 8am closing 6pm. 2992
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McLellans
Dennis Jones
Crawfordsville
Methodist Church
Goodyear
Electric Shoe Shop
State Theatre
Roy Downs
Washington
S. A. Munson
Te Ross Peace Home
Moose Hall
Benda
Wilburt Rose
Postoffice
Brown Family Travels to Columbus Junction
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Brown drove to Columbus Junction last night with their daughter Mrs. William Frye on her way home to Nashville Tennessee. Mrs. Frye, formerly Miss Lillian Brown, has spent the past month visiting here.
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R. E. Brown
Columbus Junction
Mirs
William Frye
Nashville
Tenn
Frye
Lillian Brown
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Ted Af
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