Local Sale of Livestock and Community Notes
Saturday sale offers 56 full blood Angus bull from Cooper herd and a good Shetland pony. Whitaker Swes Co advertises fresh eggs at 19c per dozen. Edgar Meeker of Clinton dies in hospital. burial at Cran. Mrs Tom Wales visits Centerville. Mrs Stan Kiersey recovering after appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Herd
Whitaker Saies Co
Meister & Sons
Edgar Meeker
Clinton
Fern Nichols
Washington
Cran_—Auctioners
D. Ff
Macov
Kid Broke
Whittaker
Swes Co Journal
Tom Wales
Fancey Jennings
Stan Kiersey
Hospital Patients Updated After Morning Procedures
Mrs. Stanton Kiesey of Washington had an appendectomy this morning. Louis Plummer, hospitalized after a car crash, was fitted for treatment yesterday at 4 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Kiesey
Washington
Louis Plummer
Cargo on Great Lakes Surpasses Ocean Port Traffic
The article notes that more than half as much cargo moves through Lake Erie and the other Great Lakes compared with all United States ocean ports combined. It highlights the solid role of Great Lakes shipping in national trade and the volume carried by inland waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Lake Erie
Ocean
United States
Horses Panic as Fire Traps Animals in Barn
A blaze traps a group of horses inside a barn while rescuers struggle to move them. The animals appear panic stricken and refuse to exit, risking severe harm as flames spread. Local firefighters battle the blaze and work to evacuate remaining stock.
Red Brick District Local News Briefs
Local notes from Red Brick District report visitors Walt er Bruty and his brother with wife, Albert Dayton of Central City visiting Carl Hering, plans to live in Washington. Elsie Wagner and Bessie Wenger returned from teaching duties due to drifted roads. Some high school pupils were absent. Mrs Lloyd Neiswanther visited Red Brick school. Mail carrier Crandal l plans to complete route as roads remain drifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Hering
Red Brick
Walter Bruty
Wiliam
Albert Dayton
Central City
Nebraska
Carl Hering
Washington
Elsie Wagner
Bessie Wenger
Lloyd Neiswanther
Wedneday
Crandall
Franklin Center Vacation Delays Amid Cold Weather
Franklin Center school closed several days last week due to severe cold. James Davidson, home from Beaman Iowa, teaches there. Local residents and pupils joined Deere day in Washington. Various families and relatives spent time visiting and at meetings over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hoyle
Franklin District
Franklin Center
James Davidson
Beaman
Iowa
Charley Marek
Dale
J. H. Thompson
John Buck
Daryl
Washington
Lois
Gerald Dean Hoyle
Bert White
Frances Kreese
Bernice Boehcer
Lucille Kleese
Reed Moore
David Kleese
Frank Keese
Lexington Pupils Win Declamatory Contest At School
Lexington January 31 pupils from the Lexington school held a declamatory contest judged by Miss Virginia Snavely of Wellman. The eight top winners Dean Emde Elsie Amsong Jean Bishop Harold Tadlock Richard Gardner Kenneth Bishop Jerry Gardner Betty Tadlock will enter Cedar township contest January 31 at Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Gardner
Lexington
Virginia Snavely of
Wellman
Dean Emde
Elsie Amsong
Jean Bishop
Harold Tadlock
Richard Gardner
Kenneth Bishop
Jerry Gardner
Betty Tadlock
Cedar Township
Lexington School
Center School Center
Center School
Dorothy Flading
Betty Jean Miller
Victor Flynn
Bertha Flading
Capitela Flynn
Abigail Flynn
Lexington Circle
John Gardner
Corn Meaning Across Regions
The article explains how the term corn varies by region. In America corn refers to maize, while in England the word covers all cereals including wheat oats barley and rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
British Isles
Not a Promissory Note Says Old Document
The item is not a promissory note but an account stated. If not addressed to a specific person the holder is the creditor, according to the quoted passage.
Local residents share visits and farm updates
Harold Fultone appears in a social note with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hayes visiting Mrs. L. B. Hoyle who hosted guests at Howard Hoyle’s home. George Gilbert lost a horse last week and Greely Gilbert returned home from Smith Arkansas after holidays. Robby Nooban owns the chicken Py a Combs. Howard Hoyle Daryl Dale and Harold White assisted Emil Fink and J. W. Nebergal in shoveling their road Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fultone
Donald Hayes
L. B. Hoyle
Howard Hoyles
Cardinals Defeat Maquoketa 21–18 in Tight Junior College Tilt
Washington edged Maquoketa 21 to 18 as Bill Augustine led the Cardinals with four field goals. Referee Young called 33 fouls, sidelining Eicher, Lee, and Woodford early, while Paup and McKain paced Maquoketa with limited scoring.
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Washington
Augustine
Padden
Crawford
Maquoketa
Femme
Tomekinn
McKain
Cardinals
Young
Eicher
Lee
Woodford
Bill Augustine
Paup Paup
George Freshwaters
Tipton
Little Is Winner Ping-pong Tourney
Henry Little is the senior ping pong champion of Washington. He defeated Dave Boyer in the final match of the tournament at the Y M C A after several weeks of play. Volleyball matches planned for Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Washington were not played because one town could not come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Little
Washington
Dave Boyer
Y. M. Es. We
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwe
Hardscrabble Residents Share Weekend Visits and Snow Day News
Local notes from Hardscrabble report visitors to the Charlie Grisham and Glen Lit homes, including Elmer Vincent, Lester Laubaueh, Arvid Swanson, Helen Johnson, and Winnie Carris. Snowbound roads caused school cancellations and vacations for Hardscrabble and Enterprise children. The community attended a John Deere demonstration and drifted roads prompted travel adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wehr
Elmer Vincent
Lester Laubaueh
Charlies Grisham
Arvid Swanson
Helen Johnson
Pleasant Plain
Glen Lit
W. Wolfe
Cleo
Cloyce Robertson
Little Home
J. L. Robertson
Iowa City
Mary Louise
Marjorie Robertson
Ralph Robertsons
J. L. Troperisers
Enterprise
Tech John Deere
Winnie Carris
H. T. Carris
Trevel
Crayne
Basketball Games at Olds Postponed
Games between the Y Collegians and Y Coeds and Olds men and girls were cancelled due to snow blocking access for country residents. The manager said games will be moved to Olas next Wednesday. Washington girls will play Ottumwa next Monday. a Collegiants game is planned for the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y” Collegians
Olds
Henry Little
Washington
Olas
Washington Girls
Ottumwa
Collegians
Mount Pleasant Hosts Washington Tonight In Little Six Battle
Washington high school basketball aims to break into the Little Six victory column as they face Mt Pleasant at 7 30 with referee John O Donnell. Washington hopes Tucker continues scoring while Carstensen and Hawbaker battle for key minutes and Mt Pleasant tries new lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Mitt Pleasant
John O'Donnell
Davenport
Washington Boys
Tucker
Henry County
Mt Pleasant
Erwin Langla
Muscatine
Mt. Pleasant
Carstensen
Guy Carlton
Hawbaker
Washington
Johnson
Lamm
Louisa County High School Basketball Tourney Dates Set
Louisa County officials meet at Columbus High to schedule the county basketball tournament at Wapello February 13 to 15. Thursday games feature Morning Sun vs Grandview, Wyman against Columbus Junction, Letts against Cotter, Oakville vs Wapello. Friday brings two winners from early games, Saturday hosts consolation and championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
School of
Louisa County
Columbus High
Wapelo
Morning Sun
Grandview
Wyman
Letts
Cotetr
Oakville
the Bet
Green
Columbus
Bear and Beers Take Decisions in City Hall Wrestling
Six wrestlers staged a fair show at city hall headlined by Jimmy Bear of Cedar Rapids and Billy Pappas of Rock Island in a three fall bout. Beers of Iowa City defeated Ben Hassen while Wild Willie Williams beat Bull Morgan in two of three falls. Pappas showed skill but lost to Bear, who also faced criticism from a spectator who threw a chair. Local Washington boys offered three boxing bouts prior to the wrestling program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Bear
Cedar Rapids
Billy Pappas
Rock Island
Bear
Red” Beers
Iowa City
Ben Hassen
Russia
Willie Williams
Tipton
Bull Morgan
Chicago
Pappas
Beers
Hassen Beers
Washington
Hassen
Williams
Morgan
Jim Bear
Jim
Dick Long
Clifford Beatty
Charles Corey
Ray Miller
Don Mitchell
Stinky
Local residents arrive and visit in Washington
Jean Carter and Maxine Woolums travel through Washington with stops in Iowa and nearby towns. Several businessmen from Des Moines to Fairfield visit the area, while university students and family members travel for vacations and weekend engagements. Merle Green and colleagues attend a Mid Continent Petroleum dinner in Fairfield.
Kehoe Declares Candidacy for County Attorney Nomination
L J Kehoe announces candidacy for Republican nomination for county attorney at the June primary. He asks for GOP voter support and notes his address 2871 FT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Kehoe
No Rides for Witches Windmills to Portugal
A fragment notes Jan and Cora Gordon in Portuguese Holiday as a windmill scene. It mentions witch folklore about keeping witches from taking free rides when the mill turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Jan
Cora Gordon
Bonus applications at Legion meeting
Leon Beatty post American Legion announces a February meeting next Tuesday evening where bonus application blanks for adjusted compensation certificates will be distributed. Veterans and nonmembers in the community are invited to attend and obtain the forms as part of the post’s community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
The
Legion Post
Exhibit of Celotex Draws Crowd at YMCA
An exhibit of Celotex insulation and wall board material drew a large crowd in the YMCA community room. Washington Lumber and Fuel company sponsored the display arranged as room walls to showcase the product. Local manager I m White expressed satisfaction with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lumber Ang Fuo Company
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Dear
Kigg Features Syndicate
Koe
Overs Bait
Moore
F. G. Livesay
D. C
A. A. Dockum
Ph. C
Johnson’s Grocery and Market
Salt Lake
Parker House Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Little
SEC
Bear and Beers
Jimmy
Red
Jean Carter
Los Angeles
Cal
A. C. Brown
Carl Jungbluth
Ralph Gibson
Ream
E. W. Fetcher
Murcatine
C. A. Boice
Junior
Maurice Mayo
University of Iowa
Oral Mayo
Jack Lytle
R. L. Lytle
Ray Tracy
Jay Carris
Henry
Bob Barelay
Grinnell College
G. N. Barelay
Charles George
Dean Johnson
Brighton
Merle Green
G. L. Wilson
M. A. Davidson
Junior Wells
Alfred Brown
Mid Continent Petroleum Corporation
Fairfield
Stucco Russell
Legion Meeting
Pat Doran
Leffler Cafe
Kurtz
Cherries
Gal
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