Washington banker dies of pneumonia after flu relapse
Phil Weldin of the Washington National Bank is reported to be dying of pneumonia after a flu relapse. Betty Babcock arrives from Chicago for the funeral of her aunt Mrs. Alex Miller. Her parents live in Chicago, with Des Moines relatives also arriving. Jolly Good Timers club dance set for Friday night with members bringing guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Weldin
Washington National Bank
D. F. Macon
Washington
Iowa
Betty Babcock
Chicago
Alex Miller
John A. Babcock
Orville Elder
Ruth Tyler
Des Moines
Miss Vivian Selden Returns to Oskaloosa College
Miss Vivian Selden returned today to John Fletcher College in Oskaloosa after visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Hoover for a few days. Dave Livingston visited from Chicago en route to Des Moines on business. Mrs Manton Hebner Eunice Waymack and others went to Des Moines to see Leslie Howard in Shakespeare's Hamlet remaining overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Selden
John Fletcher College
Oskaloosa
Leo Hoover
Dave Livingston
Chicago
Des Moines
Manton Hebner
Eunice Waymack
PB. Hammer
EE. Stutsman
Leslie Howard
Hospital Birth and Discharges
At The Hospital Dorothy Vogel Harper was dismissed this morning. Mr and Mrs Carl White Ainsworth are parents of a son born at 11 a m yesterday weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Charles Simmering was dismissed yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Vogel
Harper
Carl. White
Ainsworth
Charles Simmering
Card of Thanks for Maud Work
We are sincerely grateful to friends and neighbors for their many acts of sympathy during the illness and death of our sister Miss Maud Work. Our appreciation cannot be adequately expressed, our sisters and brothers.
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Miss Maud Work
Mie
Understanding Lie Life is a Succession of Lessons
A reflective line on learning through living stresses that truth and awareness come from experience. The quote suggests growth follows actions and life itself teaches what words cannot.
Kalona Farmer Loses Barn and Livestock in Fire
A barn on Frank Gingerich's farm six miles northwest of Kalona was wiped out by fire this morning. Loss includes machinery, hay, straw, and several cattle and hogs. firemen arrived with a chemical truck but saved only adjacent structures. The origin is suspected in the cream separator room where a kerosene stove was used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Frank Gingerich
Jungbluths En Route to Florida
Mr and Mrs Day Jungbluth with Peter and Miss Mary Kerr left late last week for Florida traveling south through Memphis. Ice and high water delayed them but they reached Memphis and then Chattanooga Tennessee where a telegram confirmed they spent last night away from the flood danger and are now out of the danger zone.
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Day
Jungbluth
Gon Peter
Mary Kerr
Florida
Memphis
Mr. Hammer
Chatanooga
Tennessee
Over sized egg proves fatal to hen at Harlan Iowa
A hen named Biddy died after laying an oversized egg reported by owner Mrs Herman Dose in Harlan Iowa on January 26. The egg measured 7½ inches around one way and 6 inches the other, described as a novelty by the owner.
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Harlan
Iowa
Herman Dose
Plato’s Reading and Writing Rule Emerges
Plato stated a child should learn reading and writing before age ten. The observation reflects ancient views on early literacy and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plato
Estimate of Loss Exceeds 3000 Dollars in Morning Fire
Fire damage occurred this morning with total loss not precisely determined. insurers will cover part of the costs and the remaining may exceed 3000 dollars.
Dedication of New Wing at Boone Home Jan 29
A new wing at the Eastern Star Masonic home in Boone will be dedicated January 29 at 10 a.m. Officers of Iowa O. E. 8 will participate. The wing cost about 130000 dollars and keys will be presented by Paul N. Clark of Cedar Rapids to Mrs. Cecelia J. Small of Des Moines. Special solos will be sung by Mrs. Gertrude May of Shenandoah. Grand Star officers include Myrtle W. Cook, Carl W. Bachman, Rowena Johnson, O. J. Kirketey, and others serving as officers and staff at the ceremony.
Jordan to Enter Plea Wednesday in Murder Trial
In Washington County Iowa the court appointed Carlton C. Wilson and George F. Morrison as attorneys for William H. Jordan charged with murder of Mabel Sarre on January 21, 1937. Wilson stated he would fulfill his duty but hinted possible conflict if evidence or strategy required.
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Carlton C. Wilson
George F. Morrison
District Court
Washington County
State of Iowa
William H. Jordan
Richard A. Stewart
Mabel Sarre
Wilson
Rechly
Mr. Morrison
Morrison
Two Fortnightly Dept Meetings Held Last Night
Handcraft section 5 met with 16 members and 4 guests at Mrs. Harry Sizer’s West Madison home. Talks on Bathroom Decorations and Nursery Decorations by Mrs. Haney Westermark and Mrs. Wilson featured displays of accessories and handmade items. Next meeting is Feb 22 at Mrs. Melvin Gingerich’s home. Dorothy VanMeter led a Biography review of Jane Addams by James Webb Linn at the Junior Fortnightly meeting with eight members present.
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Harry Sizer
West Madison Street
Francis Haney
Burdette Westermark
Glenn Wilson
Haney
Westermark
rNmursery
Melvin Gingerich
Mies
Dorothy VanMeter
Jane Addams
James Webber Linn
Helen Little
Desert rattlesnakes used for food skin and venom
In the American Southwest rattlesnakes supply profits for locals. They are roasted for meat in barbecue dishes and bred on farms for skins oil and venom, supporting various regional enterprises.
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American Southwest
Rev L B Deedrick Taken to Hospital in Ottumwa
Columbus Junction January report notes Rev L B Deedrick visiting his wife in a sanitarium at Ottumwa, he fell ill and was hospitalized at St Josephs hospital for treatment. The item also mentions local ice skating prep near the high school and other community notices. Wayne Chown of Davenport visited with his mother and Meyer toured University Hospital in Iowa City.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
L. B. Deedrick
Ottumwa
Jill
St. Joseph's Hospital
Wayne Chown
Davenport
C. R. Chown
Iowa City
Chown
University Hosptttal
Wriday
Presbyterian Church
E. C. Brooks
Knoxville
Letts
Everett Stanp
Jay Robertson
Muscatine
L. Harmon Lloyd Harmon
Waterloo
J. T. Carlisle
Columbus City
Harve Harmon
Curtie Fuller
Harmon
John Letts
New Mexico
Classified note hints at future issue warning readers
A terse classified line warns readers that arising future events may affect conscience or judgment. The message implies a cautionary note or moral concern about actions yet to occur. No specific people or events are named in the readable fragment.
Wayne Putnam to Lead Younger Set Club Dance
Wayne Putnam and his Iowa City orchestra will furnish music for the Younger Set dancing club tonight. The Rendezvous hosts the event from 9 p m to 1 a m with regular committees in charge. The dance is part of a winter series by the club.
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Wayne Putnam
Iowa City
Birthday Celebrants Take the Spotlight Across Town
A parade of birthday greetings marks the day with Miss Besse Conger Mrs. John Koch Edith Boileau Reister Milford Anderson and Charles Shalla among those celebrating. Georgia Musil Mae Mangold and Mrs. John Messenger share the date, while Fridom Witthoft of Washington route 4 turns six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Besse Conger
John Koch
Edith Boileau Reister
Geogia Musil
Mae Mangold
Mrs
John Messenger
Local Card Party At K C Hall And St James
Aus Sutherland and Vernon Wittrig chat at Wittrig's. Journal staffer picks up copy for store feature. Four farmers bring in harness for oiling and repair. Harness oiling described as a professional job by Mr Witt ing. Fresh eggs retail 17c per doz. W. S. Reister & Son 29f.
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K. C. Hall
St. James Church
Aus Sutherland
Vernon Wittrig
Journal
Wittrig’s
Wittrig
Witting
W. S. Reister & Son
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Announcement
A cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Mrs J B Randle located at 409 East Madison Street 29412.
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Presbyterian Cottage
J. B. Randle
East Madison Street
Local News From Wyman Families Reported Today
Mrs. H. B. Oldt travels to Burlington after her mother Mrs. Sykes dies. J. P. Jones and family return to Sac City from a funeral in Wyman as F. E. Humphreys visits Mt. Pleasant. Juliet Cannon of Morning Sun injures arm. Harold Graham acts as local agent for Oldt. Tri T meeting attended by Paisley Bogle Huston in Crawfordsville.
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RE. V. Humphreys
Wyman
H. B. Ollt
Hurlington
Sykes
Martin
Hollander
Juliet Cannon
Morning Sun
Harold Graham
H. B. Oldt
C. R. Paisley
M. Bogle
Helen Huston
Tri T
Crawfordsville
Clinton Legion Provides Milk To 800 Pupils Each Year
Clinton Iowa officials announced that for the third year in a row the American Legion will supply 800 grade school children with one half pint of milk each, costing a total of 4006 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa
Clinton American Legion
Meaning of Term Plagium in Scottish and Roman Law
Text explains plagium as used in Scotland to denote the theft of children under puberty. It notes plagium is a Latin term for a crime in Rome, referring to purchasing a free person.
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Scotland
Rome
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