High School Tragedy unfolds at Sinclairs murder case
In the ongoing case at a city high school, Miss Sinclair is found dead. Inspector O’Brien questions Hym the Filipino witness and Mr Perkins the principal. Hym names Perkins as a frequent visitor and the night of the murder becomes key. Perkins admits a nine o’clock visit and defense focuses on absence of motive. The Board debates firing the principal as Melvin’s details emerge.
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Mrs. Sardoni
Sardoni
Veman Aspector O’brien
Hym
Miss Sinclair
Miss Sass
Miss Whelton
Flynn
Fiym
O'Brien
Hook
Julie
O’brien
Miss Julie
Perkins
Connie
Board of Education
Dad
Mr. Perkins
Melvin
Martialis
Gemaiante
Uncovered War Materials Plot Tied to Army Officers
Washington reports reveal a hidden plot by private surplus war materials dealers to bribe army officers and influence foreign governments. The House Military Affairs Committee describes the findings as sensational and outlines alleged irregularities including contract modifications for money and monopolistic practices by a New York firm. Indictments and ongoing inquiries accompany the probe as details emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
INS
House
Military Affairs Committee
War Department
McSwain
California
Rep. Rogers
New Hampshire
General Staff
United States
Washington
TVA
Assistantecretary of War
Quartermaster General
New York
Silverman Brothers
Men of Stringtown Attend John Deere Tractor Meeting
Stringtown residents report a John Deere tractor demonstration in Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday. Local farmers and neighbors such as D. C. Schantz Raymond Rich Albert Graber and others assisted with farm chores and social visits during the week including a Speldel sale and host family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
John Deere_ Tractor
Mt. Pleasant
D. C
Rev J J Pritchard of Wayland Unable to Conduct Church
Wayland report notes Rev J J Pritchard was ill with a cold and could not lead church services at the M B church on Sunday. Also mentions local visits and travel by families across Iowa and Illinois during the period including Kalona Washington Moline and Alberta Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Pritchard
Wayland
Bara Wittmer
O. C. Boshart
BE. C. Allen
Lyle Zehr
Kalona
Clara Wenger
Washington
C. K. Warren
Chester Pupils to Appear in Local Declamatory Contest
West Chester high school holds the local declamatory contest on Wednesday evening January 29. Three entrants speak in each of the three classes, with winners from this week’s elimination. A critic judge will preside and a close, engaging event is expected for the community. Senior class will run the assembly, and West Chester also plans a basketball game with Kalona Friday evening January 24.
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West Chester
Howard Stewart
Tandy
Cakins
Conrad
Ochs
Bruty
Miss Smith
Tavis
Miss Crone
Mies Booth
Rural Teacher Lorena Donaldson Receives Appendectomy
Lorena Donaldson a rural teacher underwent appendectomy Wednesday morning at Washington county hospital. She had been ill for some time and gave up teaching duties at a school near Ainaworth. Friends wish her a speedy recovery.
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Lorena Donaldson
Washington County Hospital
Lorena
Ainaworth
Inez
Faye Schoonover
Jean Sigafoose
Joe Amrine
Hazel Boughton
Don Coats O' Winfield
Henry Schoemeyer
Esther Ginkens
Helen
Howard
Jean Signaver
Shiloh
Amish Arrive in Early Colony Settlements near Germantown
The Amish first arrived in this country and settled near Germantown Pennsylvania. Their largest colonial settlement formed in the Keystone State near Lancaster, reflecting early migration patterns and community establishment.
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Germantown
Keystone State
Lancaster
Noble Young People Surprise Miss Rich on 18th Birthday
A group of local youths surprised Frances Rich on her 18th birthday after braving the snow. Attendees included Wilma Richard Vernon Fry Claton Nebe and others. the party featured refreshments hosted by Miss Rich and Dale Nebe. The item notes community ties and moving plans for Zook and Springer families.
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Miss Rich
Noble
Arthur Mitchell
Ursa
Frances Rich
Wilma Richard
Vernon Fry
Claton
Inez Neble
Gilbert
Francis Alleman
Glen Graber
Florence Graber
Manard Widmer
Ruben Widmer
Ethel
Margaret Roth
Dale
Kathryn Nebe
Allen Schumaker
Glen Shumaker
Edith
J. M. Rich
Francis Rich
Kathryn Noble
Zook
Sale Mills
Indiana
Daniel Graber
Ed Springer
Ellis Zook
Ellen Parks Breaks Arm in Marion Fall
Mrs. Ellen Parks of Brighton fell last Tuesday in Marion and broke her arm. She received treatment at Cedar Rapids hospital and is now cared for at her son Ralph Parks's home. The tale notes two prior family accidents including a sister’s heart attack and another sister’s hip fracture, underscoring a string of misfortunes.
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Mar. Rhua Helmick
Brighton
Ellen Parks
Marion
Cedar Rapids Hospital
Ralph
Lizzie Flitner
Carrie Baker
Washington Lodge No. 26 regular monthly meeting notice
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month W M W A Bealer and secretary A W Yard provide the official notice for members and attendees
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Washington Lodge No
A. T
A. M
W. A. Bealer
W. M
A. W. Yard
Local Rail Timetable Updates and Train Departures
Railway schedule notes list daily and limited passenger trains, freights, and mixed trains with arrival and departure times from Washington and branch lines. It names agents L Goodlander and C Bell and marks special stops for California passengers and county seats.
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Apache
Otha
Washington-Oskaloosa
Notable Visitors and Weekend Travels
Arlene Karlen in nursing training near Des Moines home Friday due to illness. Mr and Mrs Carl Alms and Mrs A Kisor came from Galesburg Sunday to take Monte Beauchamp home from a weeklong honeymoon there. Mrs Kisor visits relatives.
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Arlene Karlen
Bes Moines
Carl Alms
Alm
Kisor
Galesburg
Mrs. Monte Beauchamp
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Mickey
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Davison
W.S. Roth
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Will Nafaziger
Will Roth
University Hospital
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C. C. Boshart
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Exceleior Springs
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Alberta
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Hunger March
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Osage City
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University of Kansas
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R. C. Ferguson
J. A. Frey
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J. C. McKay
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Sweet Motor Company
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Official
Washington Directory
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Ethel Grecian
Noonaso
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Jane Lady
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Harold Putnam
Marion S. George County
Lester B. Krabill
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A. C. Peterson
North Iowa
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East Side Square
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East Main Street
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la. Ave
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West Main St
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W. H. Fuston
E. F. Nick
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P. L. Jordas
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J. & Lemmon
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J. H. Laurie
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Fred Reid
City Library
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