Local News Highlights From Brighton Area Open House
Mr and Mrs Leo Hoover and daughter Nan visited J F Frazey at Brighton for the golden wedding open house with baby Tommy joining the family dinner. Van De Herman works on decorative front of the State theater planning multicolor centerpiece. Mrs Raymond Lowers of Vinton leaves after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs F R Mauthe for several days while her husband stayed over last weekend.
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Leo Hoover
Nan
J. F. Frazey
Brighton
Tommy
Frazey’s
Frazey
Raymond Lowers
Vinton
F. R. Mauthe
City Hall Emergency Kitchen Seeks Carrots and Potatoes
Management announces a carrot shortage for the emergency kitchen at City Hall. Without a liberal supply the stew will miss a key ingredient, with a few potatoes also usable. The kitchen has fed up to 20 pounds and distributed 40 quarts of milk in one day.
Frank Miller Injured After Icy Fall in Des Moines
Frank Miller of the Iowa Gas and Electric Company slipped on an icy sidewalk this morning and fractured his leg. The article notes stock on Edison Maz da lamps, including a 32 volt model for farm plants, with a reminder to keep extras on hand.
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Frank Miller
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Local shoppers and visitors fill area stores yesterday
Among those here on business yesterday were Herman Koenig Riverside C W Spenser Wayland Mrs Emma Miller and son Max Wayland Allen Brody Davenport and Harry Collins Des Moines Mrs Tom Davison and Mrs Kate Snyder of Brighton were among those shopping here yesterday Floors waxed and electric polishes 75 cents per room Phone 427. Betty Mayo is home from the Children’s hospital at Iowa City where her hip was put in place X rays show she is getting along all right She will be in a cast for a time She is being cared for at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs O R Mayo Mrs Maynard Kallaus and baby daughter went home from the Washington county hospital today They are getting along splendidly The baby has been named Donna Lee
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Herman Koenig
Riverside
C. W. Spenser
Wayland
Emma Miller
Max
Allen Brody
Davenport
Harry Collins
Des Moines
Tom Davison
Kate Snyder
Brighton
Betty Mayo
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
O. R. Mayo
Maynard Kallaus
Washington County Hospital
Donna Lee
House
Iowa
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Federation of Women's Clubs
Parent Teachers Association
League of Women Voters
Smith
Ida B Wise Smith
B. C. Hopkins
F. A. Stromstein
E. A. Johnson
Linn County
Iowa Legislature Debates Delinquent Tax Publication Change
In the Iowa house a move to repeal delinquent tax publication requirements faced opposition from a women's coalition including the Federation of Women's Clubs and the League of Women Voters. The dispute centers on shifting to posting lists in four places and omitting full newspaper publication, with lawmakers arguing the change is not a tax measure and would affect tax redemption costs.
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Johnson
Seavanger
Plantain Weed Referred to as White Man's Footsteps
A note describes the plantain weed as non native to this continent and explains the North American Indians called it White Man's Footsteps due to its seeds not floating in the air. It states the herbaceous genus includes five British species and follows with a brief botanical note.
Whist Club and Bridge Socials Highlight Riverside Week
Riverside notes report a Whist club gathering at the Knittel home with four tables of play and prizes won by Mrs. Robert Heitzman and Ernest Salladay. Delta Delta club hosted bridge at Mrs. J I Quinn with prizes to Mrs. Fred Kron and Mrs. William Griffin. Eleven girls celebrated Vivian Welte's seventh birthday with games and cake. Additional items mention visitors, a move by the Catholic Foresters to St Mary's school basement, and local family visits.
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R. A. Knittel
Joseph Knebel
Margaret Jane Griffin
Robert Heitzman
Ernest Salladay
C. J. Karel
E. E. Blythe
Delta Delt Club
Bridge
J. I. Quinn
Fred Co. Kron
William Griffin
R. H. Hellaman
J. J. Reardon
Kh. C. Knight
Kathleen Knebel
Dorothy
Delores Schnoebelen
Mary Jane Quinn
Anita Streb
Mary Kathieen Knittel
Kata
Connie Pailliotet
Rita Marie Yessy
Helen Cathrine Sueppel
Miriam Heitzman
Mia
C. Cappso
Waterio
Helen Critzant
Rh. H
Books at the Library Opened by Eva Denny Collection
The public library lists numerous titles and authors selected by librarian Eva Denny. Works cover philosophy, history, religion, politics, art, travel, and biographies, with notes on aims and authors. The list includes Dimnet, Salter, Buck, Hocking, Smith, Slaker, Nearing, and many others.
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Eva Denny
Notable Books and Authors Highlighted in Review
A literary note praises works by Juliean Duguid Tiger-Man Sacha Siemel and Fr M Wolcott Heritage of the Years Kaleidoscopic Memories 1851 1889. It also mentions Paul De Kruif Men Against Death and emphasizes books for lifelong youth and aging gracefully, listing diverse titles and authors.
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Juliean Duguid
Sacha Siemel
Africa
Fr. M. Wolcott
Paul de Kruif
Local visitors from Crawfordsville and Rubio drop by
Mrs Farrell Young and Mrs Nim Clark of Crawfordsville were here on business. Mr and Mrs Harry White Vernon White and Miss Nan Ritchey came from Crawfordsville shopping yesterday. Wayne Morgan of Rubio visits his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Maynard Kallaus. Miss Mary Briley returns to work at the Journal after two days with tonsillitis.
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Farrell Young
Nim Clark
Crawfordsville
Harry White
Vernon White
Nan Ritchey
Wayne Morgan
Rubio
Maynard Kallaus
Mary Briley
Journal
Evaluation Commends Lifesaving Efforts of Lone Combatants
A fragment notes that lonely men fight not mainly for knowledge but to keep people alive. It praises the evaluations as correct, just, and fair, calling the work splendid.
Senate Approves Costigan La Follette Relief Bill
Senate committee reports favorably on the Costigan La Follette relief measure. It allocates 49 percent of funds to states by population and 6 percent for emergency needs beyond federal and state capabilities. A federal board led by the head of the children's bureau would administer the program with a revised plan to use 15 million dollars for destitute transients.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
Senate Manufactures Committee
Senate
Children's Bureau
Avert Trouble at Center Point Over Rent Chattel Sale
In Center Point Iowa farmers halted a landlord chattel sale to collect rent on the C C Abbee farm tenanted by Sd Phillipe. The confrontation drew farmers to Center Point Main Street and was arbitrated to Cedar Rapids district court.
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Iowa
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C. C. Abbee
Sd Phillipe
Center Point Main Street
Fto District Court
Cedar Rapids
Local families share visits and news at area homes
Mrs. A. Bray reports social calls across the county. Raymond Kumer and daughter Barbara visited Jose Rice's home, while W. L. Bray and family met the new cousin Lois Jean. The Gowey and Rice families joined Horace Johnson’s gathering as Hazel and Alice June helped care for a younger sister. Mrs. Clarence Roberts has flu symptoms, and Ralph Switzer will move to a tenant house near Russell. Harry Hamilton spent the weekend with Bryan Hamilton in Ames.
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Veo
Raymond Kumer
Arbara’ Joe
Fairfield
Jose Rice
W. L. Bray
Dorothy
Hazel
Donald
Irme
George Statler
Lois Jean
Alice June
Merril Gowey
Fourteen People Take Uniform County Teachers Exam
Fourteen candidates sat for the uniform county teachers examinations yesterday at the courthouse seeking county certificates. A chicken dinner is planned Saturday at Pleasant Inn. Mr and Mrs Frank Chihack of Ainsworth visited Rev and Mrs C W Williams and their daughter Margaries in Iowa City. Margaries, who finished her first semester exams, will return Saturday night for the second semester. Auctioneers L and Macon of Washington Iowa listed. Mrs Tom Little learned her son Martin Little will leave Hawaii early February to be stationed in the states.
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Pleasant Inn
Frank Chihack
Ainsworth
Williams
Margaries
Iowa City
Genevieve Chase
Margarita
Macon
Washington
Iowa
Tom Little
Martin Little
Hawaii
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