Local News Briefs From Washington Area
Joppock residents Dallas W Schirmer and Es er Virginia Manning wed yesterday. Washington visitors included Mr and Mrs J L Richard Keota. OC Bikien’s wire terrier Rowdy was struck by a car. Ode Ferguson saw five snow plows on the road to Madison. Fresh eggs retail at 180 per dozen. Mrs Mary Steck Sproatt of Joe City visiting California with Fred Steck. Joé Jones of Crawfordville in Washington on business. Frank returned from Ottumwa where he served on the federal jury. Auctioneer D F Macon Washington Iowa. Mrs Ben Holt of West Chester shopped in town. Henry Leichty Wayland in town on business. Mrs T C Davis Uns worth in town on business. Mr and Mrs W R Gamon were in town. D H Reed of Keota in town on business. Lee Hiedon at T A Peters Hardware will go to Keokuk for weekend with family. Porohy Davis of Cotter shopped in town. Daryl Bell Packwood in Washington on business. Roy Foss southeast of town in Washington on business. Charles George plans Ottumwa trip next week for spring buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas W. Schirmer
Eser Virginia Manning
Joppock
Ode Ferguson
St. Madison
Reister
Mary Steck Sproatt
Joe City
California
Fred Steck
Joé Jones
Crawfordaville
Wash
Frank
Ottumwa
D. F. Macon
Washington
Iowa
Ben Holt
West Chester
Henry Leichty
Wayland
Busthheeday
T. C. Davis
Unsworth
WR. Gamonr Sontheart
D. H. Reed
Keota
Lee Hiedon
T. A. Peters Hardware
Keokuk
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Report
Eugene Cole of Riverside and Mrs Glen Owens with a baby daughter were discharged for home in Crawfordvilla. Henry Floming of Washington Route 3 was admitted last night for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Cole
Riverside
Glen Owens
Crawfordevilla
Henry Floming
Washington R. 3
Slogan 54 40 or Fight and Oregon Boundary History
A historical note on the slogan 54 40 or Fight used in Polk era politics and its tie to the Oregon boundary dispute. It covers the 1842 Welster Ashburton treaty, the forty ninth parallel as boundary, and Marcus Whitman’s role in westward expansion and Fort Boise. Fort Boise and Whitman’s wagon trek are mentioned as part of Oregon settlement history.
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War Party
Polk
Senate
William Allen
Detroit News
United States
Rocky Mountains
Oregon
Great Britain
Rockies
Pacific Ocean
Fort Boise
Oregon Country
Marcus Whitman
Whitman
Fort Hall
Boise City
Oregon Territory
New Egyptian Highway Cuts Cairo to Jerusalem Time
Completion of the $10,000,000 motor highway between Cairo and Jerusalem promises under 40 hours travel time, a dramatic improvement over the years required by Moses and the Israelites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Jerusalem
Moses
Soukup sale yields good crowd and prices at Living Lake
Mrs Rennie Dawson reports a cold day for Frank Soukup s sale yet a strong turnout with items sold well. Corn 59% cents hay 5 to 6 dollars a ton horses sold well lunch by Bethel missionary ladies raised about 20 dollars. Several locals noted cold conditions and drifted roads causing school to close. others traveled to Des Moines for meetings and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie Dawson
Living Lake
Frank Soukup
Bethel Missionary Society
The
Indies
Robert Reaney
Adolph Larson
George Forster
del Walker
Godfrey Juzeler
Alvin Shaw
P. F. Whisler
Discarded Silver Bowl Restored to Rare Beauty
A 75 year old quadruple plated silver fruit bowl once found by Dr. A. Dockum in an old barn loft near Council Bluffs, restored by Westphal’s Jewel, valued at 40 to 50 dollars. The five and a half inch high square bowl with carved legs measures 11.5 by 9.5 inches, bearing the inscription Quadruple plate Made in Merridan Conn and hand engraved English design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Dockum
Westphal
Merridan
Conn
Social Calendar Hints and Club Meetings List
Notices show upcoming meetings and events for West Chester groups from Queen Esther Circle to Rooster and Damascus Shrine. Events include hostesses, potlucks, Fortnightly sections, and church and club gatherings with given times and locations.
Birthday greetings circulate for many in town
The notice lists multiple local birthdays and upcoming celebrations. Hazel Statler receives many gifts and promises a spanking, while Howard Eugene Darnell turns two. Other honorees include Mrs. EB Kallaus, Mrs. Rabe Turnipseed, Mrs. Louise Kilgore Boileau, David Person, Glen Knox, and several residents of Washington and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Eugene Darnell
Howard Darnell
Walnut District
Priscilla Club Goes to Junction Home
Priscilla club activity centered in Columbus Junction with Mrs. J. H. Huston and Mrs. W. A Norris hosting a Priscilla day. Dinner hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ogier and others at various local homes. Attendees listed include Mrs. Leda Lamb and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Johnston, and several Johnston and Norris relatives.
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Priscilla Club
Junction
Columbus Junction
J. H. Huston
W. A Norris
Priscilla Eday
Huston
Lee Ogier
Leda Lamb
DeWayne
John Barker
George Liebbe
F. H. Johnston
Columbus City
Mr. Johnston
S. J. Lewis
J. R. Johnston
C. N. Johnston
W. A. Norris
Mina Law
John Howard Johnston
Hand Grenade Name Derives From French Word
The term hand grenade traces its origin to the French word for pomegranate. Early grenades were thought to resemble the fruit’s segmented seeds inside.
Declamatory contest names nine dramatic and humorous participants
Columbus Junction announces contestants for the 7th and 8th grade declamatory contest on January 30. Nine in dramatic and nine in humorous divisions listed, with four chosen from each division. Also reported are postponed farm sales due to cold roads and local social notes including visits, moves, and a new baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Betty Bell
bKvelyn Billings
Roy Bloomquist
Maxine Davis
Loris Green
Lois Hetfield
Elaine Moody
Mary Morgan
Carol Teel
Marjean Tisor
Verne Boulton
Helen Cook
Mona Dean
June Delyell
Katherine Duncan
Phylis Fulton
Juanita Hendrickson
Lucile Jones
Barbara Lynn
Ninety Couples Attend Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Dance
Ninety couples attended the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows benefit dance last night in an Iowa ballroom. Fisher's orchestra provided music and the ways and means committee organized the event. Another benefit dance is planned for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Iowa
Fisher
Ways and Means
Mrs Theodore Bailey Hosts Bridge Club Tea
Mrs Theodore B. Bailey was hostess to the Afternoon contract bridge club at her mother Mrs FE Hammer's home. Two tables played, luncheon was served, and the high prize went to Mrs Leland Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore B. Bailey
FE. B. Hammer
Mra Leland Morrison
West Chester shoppers noted in town visit
Mrs P J Hoover and daughter from West Chester were shopping in town today. Virginia Peterseim and Goldie Maxwell from Kalona were also in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Hoover
West Chester
Virginia Peterseim
Goldie Maxwell
Kalona
Washington Lodge No. 26 Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No 26 announces a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. W M W A Realer and secretary A W Yard are listed as officers.
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Washington Lodge No
A. M
Egular
W. A. Realer
W. M
A. W. Yard
Train Schedule Notices From Goodlander's Office
Passenger and freight trains listed for the region show daily or Sunday-except service to various stops. Notable trains include No. 30 at 2 25 p m, No. 12 Apache at 12 20 a m, and No. 4 Golden State Limited at 3 39 a m with several locals and mixed trains on the Washington Oskaloosa line. Certain trains discharge California passengers or stop at county seats and specific towns as noted by agent Goodlander.
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Apache
Goleen State Limited
Golden State Limited
Washington-Oskaloosa
Bermuda Capitals Shift From St George to Hamilton
The history notes Bermuda’s capital moved from St George to Hamilton in 1815. It mentions St George as the first capital and the state house dating to 1620 still standing.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
St. George
State House
Pauline Hoopman Visits T N O'Neill Home
Miss Pauline Hoopman of Cresco visits at the home of T N O'Neill, spending time with the family and calling on friends in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Hoopman
Cresco
T N O'Neill
County Home Financial Report for 1935 Receipts Expenditures
Board of Supervisors orders the publication of the County Home financial statement for the year ending December 31, 1935 and lists property on hand January 1, 1936. Figures include various amounts such as 9346.37 1363.44 329.76 1746.00 800.00 1290.50 1079.50 3488.49 369.80.
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Board of Supervisors
Train Schedule Details for Washington Station
Train times listed show morning pass at 11:00 a.m. and freight at 11:45 a.m. Daily service except Sunday. Washington departures include local train 3 at 9:58 a.m. and Southwest Limited trains 25 and 26 around 1:12 to 1:57 a.m. Agents McKay and Bell oversee operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seea
J. C. McKay
Mrs C E Hays Hosts Baptist Women Mission Meeting
Mrs C E Hays entertained 13 members of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society at her home yesterday afternoon. Luncheon at 1 o'clock, with devotions led by Mrs Howard Kerr and prayer by Mrs John Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B Hays
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
Charles Long
Howard Kerr
John Dodd
Ben Coppock
P. Yard
Dnar
Dodd
Rolleau
Will Sickles
Ed Grayson
Mise Ceell Tucker
California
Mac. Caretensen
Inter-Church Dinner Postponed Due to Weather
Rev Dr C Fullen announced the U P Inter-Church Conference dinner scheduled for Monday at the United Presbyterian church in this city has been indefinitely postponed because of weather and road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fullen
United Presbyteryian Church
Knights of Pythias Install Ranks Monday Night
Announcements note a Knight ceremony in rank work scheduled for Monday night at 8 p m. мероприятие to be held at 29412 address not specified.
Longest Fence Believed Built by Italian Government
The world’s longest fence is said to be a barbed wire belt built by the Italian government on the Libya border. It extends from the sea 110 miles to Jarubob in the desert with posts set in concrete.
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Vesas
Libya
Jarubob
Dum-Dum Bullet Origins and Controversy
The dumdum bullet expands on impact and is condemned internationally. Invented in the early 1800s, its production traces to a facility in India named Doomdum where bullets were manufactured.
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Doomdum
India
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F. G. Livesay
Soukup
West Chester Queen Esther Circle
James Spancer
Frances Kleese
Harriett Logan
Joe Maxwel
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Chas
Davis Handcraft Department
Claude Tucker
South Third Avenue
Helen
Ruth Sartor
West Washington Street
United Presbyterian Church
John McLaughlin
Fast Main Street
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Camper Seterenes
Lydia Juzeler
North Second Avenue
Doris Clow
South Fourth Avenue
Monarch
Louisville
Colo
Hazel Statler
EB. J. Kallaus
Rabe Turnipseed
Louise Kilgore Boileau
Ainsworth
David Person
Frank Pearson
Glen Knox
Sherm Knox
Besse Conger
John Koch
Edith Reister
Milford Anderson
Georgia Musil
John Messenger
Alice Carris
Mae Mangold
Charles West
Charles Shalla
Donald Coats
Helen Schoonover
Winfield
S. K. Orvis
Cornell College
Lewisg County
Axames
Columbus High School
Ruth Weber
Jean Gentzler
Marjorie Reaney
Margaret Wykert
Russell Newell
Bernadine Lowe
Gryce Marion
John Howard Johnsron
William Swailes
Chicago Tueday
Edgar Davis
Oskaloosa
J. H. Davis
J. L. Stratton
Claud Stratton
Rock Island
Colorado
Merle Lieberknecht
Ralph Dean
Manitou
Max Vannice
Theodore Davis
Mediapolis
Charles Barrow
Manilla
Barrow
Elsie Roundy
Davenport
J. E. Taylor
Davenport, Missuessie Shearer, Ida Grove
Mr. Shearer
Rebekah, I. O. O. F
T. B. Bailey
County Home Financial Report
Ethel Grecian
Frank Buck
Fox Theatre
Southwest Limited
W. C Bell
P. T. Vincent
United States Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Federal District Court
P. T Vincent
AAA
Supreme Tribunal
C. E. Hays
Baptist Women’s Mission
U. P
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