Knight Resigns as Bank Examiner from State Department
Knight, in charge of Farmers and Merchants State Bank, resigns his post to take effect July 20. He oversaw resource assembly during closure and earned praise from depositors for handling the bank fire with skill and diplomacy. The Brighton State Bank and Farmers and Merchants Bank may consolidate under one receivership for economy as final closings proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
State Department of Banking
Brighton State Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Knicht
Washington
State Department
Mr. Knight
Heve Meade
Norfolk transit official Chas A Reynolds dies after operation
Chas A Reynolds 66 assistant general superintendent of the Chicago and Northwestern railway lines west died in Norfolk Nebraska after an operation for appendicitis several days earlier. The obituary notes his service with the railroad and his local impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Chas A. Reynolds
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Lines
Walton League Drive Closes July 18 in Washington Co
The Ivaak Walton League membership drive ends Saturday July 18 after delays. Captains Mace and Stutsman report many new members and aim for 600 in Washington County. The league has overseen reservoir improvements, stocked game fish, and distributed 580 pheasant eggs and 40 old pheasants. Join through Col. J. E. Lemmon or captains. Dues three dollars annually includes a magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mace
Stutsman
Washington Co
Rock Island Railroad
Col. J. E. Lemmon
Relief From Heat Brings Cooling Breeze
The city enjoyed a coal ing breeze this morning easing the oppressive heat from yesterday. The previous day brought record low summer warmth with still air and high humidity. Farmers report livestock distress, especially horses, as the temperature minimum reached 4 degrees.
Town bonus claims unresolved delay haunts Des Moines office
Des Moines July 9 1 502 claims for the Town bonus remain pending as clerks cite insufficient information on applications Verification of records is required before any claims are allowed according to A L Ferguson clerk in the late bonus board office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A.L. Ferguson
County Board Abolishes Washington County Nurse Role
The county board of supervisors voted to eliminate the county nurse position held by Miss Mae Campbell, ending the county health unit run by Dr. C W Stewart. Officials cite insufficient success and rising costs, as Rockefeller funds and state support wane and next year’s funding remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Washington County
C. W. Stewart
Mae Campbell
County Health Service
Stewart
May Loveutside
Nes Moines
Rockefeller Foundation
Secretary Kreider Returns From Geneva Conference
Secretary Harry Kreider arrived home from a two week YMCA secretaries conference in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Physical Director Richard W Davis left for Geneva to attend a YMCA physical work conference and will be away about two weeks. Kreider will oversee the playground ball league and swimming contest during Davis absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kreider
Lake Geneva
Wis
Richard W. Davis
Davis
Kreider
Mr. Davis
Praise God Barebones Leader of Puritan Rule
Prominent Puritan figure Praise God Barebones, a leather seller and preacher, rose among Cromwell’s leaders after Charles I’s execution and was held in high esteem by Oliver Cromwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Charles I
Barebones
Oliver Cromwell
Still One Match in Local Golf Tourney
Weather and business delays keep the handicap tourney of the Washington Colt Club unfinished. Final matches held this week see Fred Neil Wancer Gailord Waymack and Lee Hollands win in three flights. Homer Dardbyshire faces Leslie Richer to decide the fourth flight champion. About fifteen Sigourney country club members plan to visit for a tournament with Washington players and will dine at the club house this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Colt Club
Fred Neil Wancer
Gailord Waymack
Lee Hollands
Homer Dardbyshire
Leslie Richer
Sigo
Beardsley Funeral Tomorrow for Lyman Beardsley
Funeral services for Lyman Beardsley will be held Friday at 9:00 a.m. at the Goodin funeral parlors conducted by Rev. F. W. Eastwood. Burial will follow in Armsworth cemetery. Beardsley, born October 24 1896 in Muscatine, had lived in Wellmen and Haskins since 1908 and at the county home since 1916 due to epilepsy. He is survived by his parents of Davenport and one sister, Alva Lucille of Haskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Beardsley
Goodin
F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Armsworth
Muscatine
William Th
Mabel (Ledheller) Beardsley
Wellmen and Haskins
Uge
William Beardsley
Ollie Beardsley
Hagking
Livekines
Davenport
Alva Lucille
Haskins
Weekend visits noted from Iowa and Illinois towns
A string of regional visits unfolds as Ray Conrad travels from Iowa City with Mrs. Conrad and son Richard while others, including Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schafer and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hyde, return from nearby towns. The report lists relatives visiting Cedar Rapids, Oskaloosa, Fairfield, Des Moines and Ottumwa, with several planning or already starting summer stays and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Conrad
Iowa City
Conrad
Richard
Ira Schafer
Scott McFarland
Drakesville
Walter Hyde
Chicago
Helen Daggett
Fairfield
A. KE. Horton
Chas
Hoover
Oskiloosa
Bloomington, Il
Washington County bids farewell to County Agent Ellis
Harold V. Ellis will resign as Washington County agent after three and a half years to become Sac County agent for the farm bureau. The Washington board approved the move, noting Ellis will start in Sac City within two to three weeks after a final board action. Ellis led calf and pig clubs and expanded farm bureau programs, earning wide local support and Rotary involvement. The board expects a successor by month end, with local applicants arriving Saturday to assess the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold V. Ellis
Farm Bureau
Sac County
Sac City
Iris
Washington County Farm Bureau
Ellis
Sue County
Washington County
Sae County
Elis
Washington
Bureau
Washington Rotary Club
Brighton Residents Mourn Two Local Deaths
Perry Brinton dies at 9 45 am at the Brinton homestead in Clay after long heart illness. Survived by five brothers and two sisters. funeral arrangements pending. Tom Arnold, 17, former Brighton resident and cemetery sexton, passes away in the afternoon after frail health. he leaves two daughters Etta and Mrs. Hattle Kyle and a son Charles.
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Brighton
Perry Brinton
Brinton
Clay
Stuart
Iowa
Henry
Jie
Addison
Anson Brinton
Mart Brinton
Bea Brinton
Sarah Cady
Mars
Mary Day
U Henry
Des Mortiers
Dehy Brinton
Marea
Fuudy
Tom Arnold
Etta
Hattle Kyle
Washington
Charles
Will Scrap 200 More U and Vessel
The Shipping Board ordered further negotiations for the sale of 200 vessels for scrapping. It rejected President Paluer’s recommendation that the bid from Boston Iron and Metal Co. of Baltimore for 1,870,000 be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prensa
Washington
The
Shipping Board
Prosident Paluier
Boston Iron and Metal Company of
Baltimore
Weekend Visit Highlights From Local Social Roundup
Mrs Mollie Elliott and Bert from Rock Island visited from Saturday to Monday with sister Mrs W S Parks. Miss Lillis Day from Mt Pleasant where she teaches attended with friend Rob Lamb ridge of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keithsburg
Mollie Elliott
Som Bert
Walter Hedrick
Rock Island
W. S. Parks
Lillis Day
Mt. Pleasant
Rob Lamebridge
Pairfield
I Want a Home of My Own PAM VEEOON
Real estate ad describes a three bedroom modern bungalow near the square and New High School with cemented basement, hot water, cistern, hardwood doors, built in kitchen features, two toilets, garage, large porch, and a rear perch. Posession Sept 1st or flexible. Price on application.
Poultry Protective Association Planned in Washington County
A Washington County farm bureau meeting discussed forming a poultry protective association after numerous chicken thefts in the county and nearby areas. The group plans to seek arrests and convictions of thieves and to enlist help from poultry dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry Protective Association Planned
Warchingten
Weohington
Injunction Issued Over Insurance Funds in Iowa Case
Judge Hubert Utterback issued a temporary restraining order to stop Royal Union Life Insurance from distributing funds to Western Life stockholders via Iowa Loan and Trust Company. About 20 plaintiffs sue A D Struther James J Mackinson and others for alleged fraudulent stock selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Tress
Des Moines
Hubert Utterback
Royal Union Life Insurance Company
Western Life Insurance Company
Iowa Loan and Trust Company
A. DD
Struther
James J.acmieson
Story of John McCaleb and Amos Rankin on a old time route
The tale recalls John McCaleb and his friend Amos Rankin recalling past journeys on a produce route. A salesman abroad sends a message about a home tragedy noting his mother in law and wife died. The message asks whether to cremate or ambatin. the reply counsels both to avoid risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCaleb
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Newton Bennett
Otto McNeeese
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Wayne McNeese
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Evening Journal
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Centerville
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RK. Gillespie
Dodge Brothers Motor Care
East Sixth Street
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DE Molay
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