Granddaughter Judith Ann Sexton born in Minneapolis
Mrs J Sexton received word of the birth to Mr and Mrs James T Sexton of Minneapolis Minnesota Judith Ann Sexton was born this morning at BHiel hospital in Minneapolis Alfred Wessler left for Columbus Junction to Glasgow Montana to visit his ill mother Mrs Clara Olinger His mother is ill in a hospital and recovery is doubtful Mr Wessler plans to be away about ten days
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J. ©. Sexton
Judith Ann Sexton
James T. Sexton
Minnega@polis
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Bhiel Hospital
Minneapolis
Alfred Wessler
Columbus Junction
Glasgow
Mont
Clara Olinger
Washington Demons Rally Past Fairfield 44 40 in Intense Bout
Washington Demons edge Fairfield 44 to 40 in a tight game marked by constant lead changes. Captain Bob Lewis returned after four weeks out, guiding teammates and enabling late clock control as Don Kiesey and Dick Marshall aiding scoring secured the margin.
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Bob Lewis
Fairfield
Gluenkin
Demons
Bob Lowe
Arlo Burham
Washington
Don Kiesey
Periog
Lowe
Dick Marshall
Kiesevy
Lemons
Dahl
Brown
Marshall
Kiesey
Frank Dea
Rickets
Meton
Gorman
Wairfield
Hospital Births And Dismissals Reported
Mrs Elmer Batterson and infant daughter Sandra Lee Washington were dismissed yesterday. Mrs W T Marr Ainsworth was dismissed yesterday. Mrs Hilima Larson Riverside admitted yesterday for observation. Mrs Oscar Waters Washington admitted for observation yesterday. Mr and Mrs Tinecle Starr Washington are parents of a daughter born this morning at 106 weighing eight pounds eight ounces.
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Elmer Batterson
Sandra Lee
Washington
W. T. Marr
Ainsworth
Hilima Larson
Riverside
Oscar Waters
Tinecle Starr
Ashington
Wellman Extends Undefeated Ke-Wash Run With Keota Win
In Ke-Wash high school league action Wellman stayed unbeaten by beating Keota 44 to 26. Lewis and Leo Swartzendruber each scored 17 as Wellman overcame a slow start and built a 21-15 halftime lead. Kalona edged Brighton 25-22 and Richland defeated West Chester 56-25 with Robertson scoring 27.
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Wellman
Brishton O
West Chester — c
Keota
Lewis
Leo Swartzendruber
Swartzendruber
Kalona
Brighton
Ken Gingerich
Richland
West Chester
Robertson
Muscatine Narrowly Edges Fort Madison in Little Six Clash
undefeated Muscatine survived a 36 to 35 thriller at Fort Madison. Gerald Wagner led Fort Madison with 14 points as the comeback bid fell short in a tight first half and Muscatine maintained its league rhythm. Burlington beat Mt Pleasant 41 to 26 at Burlington, Ottumwa defeated Keokuk 15 to 8 in Ottumwa.
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Muscatine
Fort Madison
Gerald Wagner
Washington
Muskies
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Connaight
Sweizer
Ottumwa
Keokuke
Local Family News From Washington and Wellman
Mr and Mrs Walter Horning of Washington welcome a daughter born at home weighing seven and three quarters pounds. Joe McClelland of Wellman, ill for weeks, improves and can be up part of the time. he is father of Mrs Winifred Palmer of Newton. Ellsworth Palmer of Wellman slowly recovers from a long illness but rises briefly each day. Tom Carson and family move from 406 West Madison to 400 West Washington. Mrs Lewis Goodlander bedfast since New Year shows slight improvement. her daughter Mrs Herbert Korf of Elmhurst Illinois is here to help care for her mother, and son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Grant Goodlander of Cedar Rapids are due tomorrow.
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Walter Horning
Washington
Joe McClelland
Wellman
Winifred Palmer
Newton
Palmer
Ellsworth Palmer
Tom Carson and Son
West
Madison Street
Washington Street
Lewis Goodlander
Herbert Korf
Elmhurst
Ill
Grant Goodlander
Cedar Rapids
Cardinals Fall To Maquoketa Five In Close Bout
Washington junior college Cardinals lost 40 35 to Maquoketa. Maquoketa used height and quickness to pull away in the third and fourth periods while the Cards battled foul trouble and toulitis like penalties. Ronald Keiper led with 16 points. Muhl scored 21 for Maquoketa. guards Mangold Jungbluth fouled out. A postgame scuffle broke out but no injuries.
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Washington Junior College Cardinals
Badket Shooting Sharks
Maquoketa
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Washington Collegians
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Jungbluth
Ellis Finke
Charlie Thrapp
Muhl
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Myatt
Witt
Swords
Daliger
Hayes
Penningroth
Eb Bush
Washington
Chuck
Gingerich
McGinnis
Finke
Thrapp
Keiper
O Watson
Paderewski Named President of Polish National Council
Ignace Jan Paderewski, renowned pianist and leader of Poland’s 1919 independence drive, is elected president of the Polish National Council, the parliament of Poland’s government in exile based in Paris.
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Ignace Jan Paderewski
Paderewski
Fortnightly Club Sets General Meeting February 2
The Fortnightly Club announces a general meeting on Friday February 2 in the Lincoln School building at 7 45 p m. The Music Child Study and Junior Fortnightly departments will run the program with Velma Booth missionary in China delivering a talk and special musical selections. Mrs Harry Sizer chairs the event assisted by Mrs Melvin Hillery and Thelma Luther.
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Lincoln School
Velma Booth
China
Harry Sizer
Melvin Hillery
Thelma Luther
Baptist Missionary Study and Social Meeting Held
The Baptist women held a Friday mission study and social gathering led by Mrs. Roy Gordon with Mrs. Cleo Jarrard assisting at a 1 o'clock luncheon. Mrs. J. N. Dodd opened with singing and prayer, sharing New Year thoughts and devotionals on white cross work and world missions. The program included scripture, local testimonies, and a slide of Chinese babies, ending with planning for a Dutch Market supper and notes to sick members. nineteen attended.
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Roy Gordon
Cleo Jarrard
Gordon
J. N. Dodd
Anna Chance
Will Moore
Ed Squire
J. N Dodd
Elieheibeiser
Howard Messer
Will Sickels
German Emperor Gifts Mount Zion Plot for Catholic Church
During William II visit to the Holy Land in 1898 he announced gifting a Mount Zion tract near David’s Tomb to the German Society of the Holy Land for a Catholic church and school. The Dormition plot was bought from the Ottoman sultan. He previously funded the Church of the Redeemer near the Holy Sepulchre and designed and presented its bells.
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William the Second
Holy Land
Mount Zion
Holy Sepulchre
Socialite Helen Stedman Chosen Star Spangled Banner Queen
New York society girl Helen Stedman was named Star Spangled Banner girl to preside at a ball organized by the American Legion for needy war veterans and their families.
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Helen Stedman
American Legion
Social calendar of meetings and events
Notices list upcoming local club and society events with times and hosts. DeMolay Rainbow bobsled party at 7 30 p m in front of Masonic Temple invites Rainbow girls. Priscilla club meeting postponed until February. Navajo club 2 30 p m. Snowball Social potluck noon. White Shrine benefit card party at Masonic Temple. Pilothure Ledies Aid society afternoon.
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Bible Dept
George Clapper
West
Washington Street
Masonic Temple
All Rainbow Girls
Priscilla Club
Rosemary Club
Charles Casper
Lexington
Irele
Doris Tadlock
FE. B. Hammer
Carl Jarrard
Bethel Missionary Society
Myrtie Pearson
White Shrine
Missionary Society at Crawfordsville Conducts Meeting
The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville met at the home of Mrs. H. S. Davie after a postponement. Papers on China were read by Mrs. R. S. McCleary Mae Reese and Olive Moore. National Missions was led by Mrs. N. F. Chapman. Officers were elected: President Olive Moore, Vice President Florence Maxwell, Secretary Treasurer Cora McKee, Secretary of Literature Sadie McCleary, Secretary of Missionary Education Hazel Moorhead, Secretary of National Missions and Overseas Hospital Sewing H. S. Davis.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
H.S. Davie
China
R. 8. McCleary
Mae Reese
Olive Moore
N. F. Chapman
Florence Maxwell
Cora McKee
Sadie McCleary
Hazel Moorhead
National Missions and Overseas Hospital
H. S Davis
Birthday notices mark many local residents milestones
Virginia Robertson turns fourteen and Ruth Miller is nine as Edna Hoover reaches twelve. Other birthdays include Mrs. Lester Orr, Mrs. Alvin Nebergall, Francis Feltz of Valley, Doris Custer, Betty McKay, J. B. Hoxworth, and Josephine Puckett a Three Quarter Century club member. George P. Madden of Brighton, born Cumberland Virginia, turns a Three Quarter Century tomorrow. Mrs. R. H. Evans Crawfordsville and twin Evan Evans Oswestry Wales celebrate tomorrow.
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Lester Orr
Alvin Nebergall
Francis Feltz
Valley
Doris Custer
Betty McKay
J. B. Hoxworth
George P. Madden
Brighton
Cumberland
R. H. Evans
Crawfordsville
Evan Evans
Oswestry
Wales
Tri-Weekly Club Holds Potluck At Don Wood Home
Tri-Weekly club members gathered at the Don Wood residence for a potluck supper on a Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Crandall of Washington. Pinochle at two tables saw Clarence Shull win high and Dale Crandall finish with the low score. Next meeting set for three weeks at Carl White and wife’s home near Ainsworth.
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Don Wood
Dale Crandall
Washington
Clarence Shull
Carl White
Ainsworth
Mrs Henry Klein Hosts S and C Club at Riverside Home
Mrs Henry Klein entertained the S and C club at her rural home south of Riverside on Thursday afternoon. Those present included Mrs Roy Kutcher and her son Roy John of Oxford, Mrs Charles Schnoebel, and Mrs Earnest Bowman.
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Henry Klein
S and C Club
Riverside
Roy Kutcher
Roy John
Oxford
Charles Schnoebelen
Earnest Bowman
Officers installed in Royal Neighbors Lodge Kalona
Kalona January 27 Royal Neighbor lodge met at Mrs. Elsie Miller home. After a noon turkey dinner, officers were installed by Minnie Beck with Grace Kessler as installing marshal. Other officers named include Oracle Mazella Britton vice Oracle Anna Snair chancellor Alice Mehaffey recorder Mae Snyder receiver Ileia Miller marshal Della Dawson assistant marshal Thursa Grady inner sentinel Hannah Maxwell outer sentinel Violet Kennard modesty Nita Reif unselfishness Verda Ehrenfelt endurance Carrie Zager managers Thursa Grady Nita Reif Grace Kessler flag bearer Gertrude Lahey physicians Dr J B Fre and Dr S C Ware. W G U 0 Institute Kalona W C T U institute set January 27 at 1 30 at Christian Church president S C Peterson leads program for all women.
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Royal Neighbor Lodge
Elsie Miller
Minnie Beck
Grace Kessler
Oracle
Mazella Britton
Anna Snair
Alice Mehaffey
Mae Snyder
Ileia Miller
Della Dawson
Thursa Grady
Inner Sentinel
Hannah Maxwell
Outer Sentinel
Violet Kennard
Modesty
Nita Reif
Verda Ehrenfelt
Endurance
Carrie Zager
Gertrude Lahey
C. Ware
W.G. U. 0. Institute
Kalona W. C. T. U
the Christian Church
8. C. Peterson
Origin of the phrase Eat Drink and Be Merry
The article cites Bible verses linking eat drink and be merry to Ecclesiastes 8 15 and Luke 12 19 noting mirth as a worldly pleasure. It contrasts a call to merriment with warnings about empty wealth and misplaced ease.
Local birthday honors listed for area residents
Sunday birthday honorees include Mrs. Callie Woodburn Summit. Will Mitchell, Nyle Bailey, Arlene Churchill Valley. Florence Koenig Riverside area. Joan Fields, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fields, will turn eleven tomorrow. Shirley Ann Escher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Escher, has a fourth birthday tomorrow.
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Callie Woodburn
Summit Community
Will Mitchell
Nyle Bailey
Arlene Churchill
Valley
Florence Koenig
Riverside
Joan Fields
She
Mrs
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Shirley Ann Escher
Vern Escher
Regular meeting notice and event listings
Regular meeting for Feb 13 will be held next Tuesday Jan 30. Legion National Chaplain arrives Feb 13. Jesse Radda Commander. Jacoe St Jones home talent plays Spun Monday Jan 29 at K C Hall. 296:2
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Farewell thanks from Harmeter family
The Harmeter family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for comforting notices and support after the recent bereavement. Mrs. E. J. Harmeter A. H. Harmeter and family Dr. J. A. Marie.
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E. J. Harmeter
A. H. Harmeter
J. A. Marie
Voter Eligibility and Turnout Trends from 1896 to 1936
The article traces turnout among eligible voters from 86 percent in 1896 to under 57 percent by 1920 and 1924, then rising to about 67.5 percent in 1928 and 70 percent in 1932. It estimates about 45 percent of the U.S. population was eligible in 1936, with roughly 75 percent of those eligible voting.
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United States
Umbrella of Prime Minister Chamberlain Noted for Cost and Craft
The favorite umbrella of Prime Minister Chamberlain is described as costing about 14.75 pounds. It features a malacca handle with a Tonkin cane, a gilt band, and a handsewn silk cover with riveted hinges. The brag fer rule is tipped with steel and replicas are popular in London.
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Chamberlain
London
Mrs Hampsher Hosts Home Missionary Group Meeting
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. R. H. Hampsher's home with sixteen members present. President Mrs. T. F. Barker opened, Devotions led by Mrs. H. M. Shaver, and Mrs. J. B. Kunath discussed the afternoon lesson. Clara Huber announced a January Child Labor day observance and noted the World Day of Prayer set for February 9. The group closed with prayer.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
R. H. Hampsher
T. F. Barker
H. M. Shaver
J. B. Kunath
Clara Huber
United State
Hugh Hall
Mrs Glenn Holden Hosts Mission and Aid Meeting
Mrs Glenn Holden welcomed sixteen members of the Christian Missionary and Aid society to a joint meeting at her home. Georgia Larson led voluntary song, Mert King reported benevolence, and Roy Brobst presided over the Ladies Aid. A noon dinner at the church is planned for February 22 with the Tucker home catering March 1.
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Glenn Holden
Christin Missionary and Aid Society
Georgia Larson
The
Missionary Society
Mert King
Roy Brobst
Aid Society
Ladies Aid
Mas Marble
Claude Tucker
Aid
Ralph Williams
Orville Caldwell
Bessie Tucker
Three Presbyterian Aid Groups Hold Friday Meetings
Four Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups met Friday amid cold and fire disruptions. Group 1 was canceled. Group 2 at Mrs Val Fuhr’s had seven members with Mrs Fred L Moore supervising devotion and program, plus needlework and refreshments. Group 3 hosted by Mrs Fred Maasdam had nine members led by Mrs Glenn Wson with devotions and a book questionnaire, and nominations appointed for next month. Group 4, at Mrs BE Carris, had fourteen members with Mrs A B Schmoeller on devotionals and social refreshments organized by Kathryn Lattu and Mrs Leland Carris.
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Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Val Fuhr
Lee Votions
Fred L. Moore
Fred Maasdam
Glenn Wson
Carl J. Roberts
A. B. Sehmoeller
Wee
Kathryn Lattu
Leland Carris
Knights of Pythias Notice for Esquire Work Monday
Announcement urging a large attendance for a Knights of Pythias esquire work ceremony Monday evening with refreshments provided by George Baker. CC 296:3.
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George Baker
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