Local families greet visitors and new baby in Washington area
Local notices list the Salterberg couple in Washington welcoming a newborn son and identify maternal lineage to Amos tout F Macon. The column notes visitors from Muscatine Dubuque Newman Grove and Houston as well as eggs for sale and typewriter paper alerts. Riverside updates include Catherine Pletzer in Milwaukee and John Loderhofer visiting Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Salterberg
Brighton
Salterberg
Amostout
F. Macon
Washington
Iowa
John Bailey
John Havercamp
F. EK. Furnas
Muscatine
W. L. McKee
Okmulgee
Arthur Hazen
Houston
Texas
Ainsworth
Ralph Young
New la Mar
the Journal
Eod
Riverside
Catherine Pletzer
Milwaukee
John Loderhofer
Anamosa
Fred Bartholomew
Mra Barthol' Mew
Mr. Bodenhofer
Fred Sweet
Aaron Bailey
Russell Denison
Earl
Iowa City
Local Hospital Admissions Report
At The Hospital Stanley Foster was admitted for treatment last evening. Mrs DPimer Nies Wellman Was admitted last night for observation. Dorothy and Doris cafe yer Wellman underwent tonsilectomies this morning. Wm Robertson West Chester admitted this morning for treatment of an arm injured in a binder accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Foster
Dpimer Nies
Wellman
Dorothy
Doris
Feyer
Helen Schaus
Naomi Bell
Calvin Perrin
Wm. Robertson
West Chester
Analysis of Stomach Content Sought
A Luverne inquiry seeks analysis of stomach contents for an unidentified case. Details remain sparse as investigators request scientific results to determine cause of illness or injury. Local authorities urge cooperation from any witnesses or medical staff with relevant samples.
Bullets and Pirates Meet at Troop Field Tonight
Two city league softball games are set at Troop Field. At seven o clock the Bullets face the Pirates and at 8 30 the Collegians battle the Demons. The Demons and Bullets have led early play, while the Pirates and Collegians hope for key improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullets
Demons
Collegians
Tay
Pirates
Wellman Hosts Intercity Golf Match Sunday
A group of twelve to fifteen Wellman golfers will host the Washington club Sunday afternoon for the first of two intercity matches. The Washington course is in fine shape and low scores are expected as the teams clash. The annual city tournament starts in about a week with four flights of sixteen players. T. R. Phillips resigns as tournament chairman. Vic Westphal assumes a seat on the committee with Preston Wolf and Bill Shannon guiding entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Washington Club
Washington
T. R. Phillips
Vic Weat- Phal
Preston Wolf
Vic Westphal
Bill Shannon
Youth Accused of Attack Struck by Father in Chicago
In Chicago on July 9 Henry Hundreiser, caring for his nine year old daughter Lor aine who bears 34 stab wounds, struck John Ardelean a high school student accused of the attack as he was brought in. Ardelean was escorted by two policemen. Lor aine identified him and cried for him to be taken away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Hundreiser
John Ardelean
Loraine
Farley to Visit Iowa Cities on July 16
Postmaster General James A. Farley will tour Iowa on July 16, arriving by train from New Milford and driving to Ottumwa to dedicate an office before delivering an address and proceeding to other cities. Iowa Democratic Chairman E H Brigham announced the updated itinerary, noting the move from August to July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Iowa Cities
Des Moines
James A
Jim) Farley
E. H. Brigham
State Democratentral Committee
Farill
Iowa
Newlight
Motor
Ottumwa
Ines
Ashington
Baseball results and standings snapshot from today
Baseball results list games today Philadelphia at Boston Chicago at Pittsburgh New York at Brooklyn Cincinnati at St Louis. standings show New York 44 26 . . . Chicago 49 29 .556 Philadelphia 20 13 yesterday Open date St Louis at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburgh
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
York
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
St Louis
Nore Aise Cote Ace
Brookly -- A
Pagitts Visit Ottumwa Friends at Sam Baker Home
West Sunset notes list several local visits including Mr and Mrs Arthur Pagitt of Ottumwa visiting Sam Baker and family. Other entries mention weddings, 4th of July celebrations, picnics, and neighbors stopping by homes in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. Pagitt
Ottumwa
Sam Baker
West Sunset
Arthur Pagitt
Three-Quarter Century Club Picnic Draws Large Attendance
Nearly 150 members joined the annual picnic with twenty-three new members listed. Distinctions note the youngest member Griffith Humphreys at 75, the oldest Jesse Harvey at 97, and many long marriages. Foreign born members and birthplaces across Washington county are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie
H. N.) Wilkins
B. F. Allen
Samuel Wesley Jones
T. L. Tucker
Silas Caldwell
Nancy Chadwick
Charles
Dayton Brighton
H. Faris
Brighton
Hester Statter
Keota
C. BE. Dayton
R. D. Page
Thomas J. Easter
Avns
John Bailey Griffith Humphreys Harvey B. Porter
T. R. Beenblossom
George Washburn
J. E. Gardner
L. FE. Nagley
Emma Wright Vincent A. E. Kephart
Etta Rogers Wellman
Inez A. Martin James A. Nicholson
Jesse Harvey
Washington County
European
Canada
Oscar Bjork
Sweden
W. M. Galloway
Ireland
Fred Hutt
Helen Knecht
Carl Koehler
Germany
Griffith Humphreys
Wales
James Longer
Anthony Malichky
Bohemia
Charles RB. Morgan
Scotland
William Kensler
Card of Thanks for sympathy after bereavement
The Wolfe Henry and Gilles families express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for many acts of sympathy during their loss. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Verne Wolfe and family, Mr. and Mrs. W A Henry and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Wolfe
W. A. Henry and Dale
Alex Gilles
Local Shoppers and Visitors Fill Washington Streets
Mrs. Stella Hanson from Chicago visits her son Ed Hanson while Dickie McCleery stays with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Rensberger north of Wellman. Several locals and visitors, including Eudora Roth Wayland Fae Fuller Richland J E Powell Keota, and others, shop in town. Virginia Davis departs Cedar Rapids after nursing training break. Mrs Ida Williams Cotter and J E McCrabb Keota are out shopping. Mrs W A Schoenfelder Iowa City plans further study after a campus visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hanson
Chicago
California
Ed Hanson
Dickie McCleery
Jake Rensberger
Wellman
Eudora Roth
Wayland
Fae Fuller
Richland
J. E. Powell
Nick Tinnes
Keota
Clarence Sievert
Sigourney
Floyd Blankenhorn
Crawfordsville
Ardith Laithly
Washington
Ida Williams
Cotter
J. E. McCrabb
W. A. Schoenfelder
Iowa City
Frank Bruty
University of Iowa
Street Name of French City Repeatedly Roved by Politics
A major French city's main street changed multiple times with regimes from Royal to Republic and Empire. During Napoleon it became Street of the Emperor then reverted to Royal Street after his fall. The city finally settled on Street of the Head of the Executive Power.
Rocky Promontory and colonial possession of Britain
Describes a rocky promontory at the southern tip of a peninsula commanding the entrance to the Mediterranean. Notes a colonial possession by Britain and mentions a length of over 21 miles and rock formation totaling 1,439 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninsula
Britain
Re Miles
Origin of Copra and Its Uses in South Seas Trade
The Malayan term Kopperah means coconut and the dried nut meat. Copra oil is used for soaps candles and butter substitutes while the pulp feeds cattle. Much copra from the South seas goes to Sydney for these purposes. Coconuts underpin wealth for South Sea islanders providing food and drink. Fermentation turns the nut milk into an alcoholic toddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Haskins Locals Far-Reaching Social Roundup
Mrs Frerett Coon Murray Lewis and Phyllis spent Friday in Washington at the Murray Conger. The Booth sisters drove to Davenport Friday, left Saturday with Elmer Thoerning for a Black Hills vacation, likely a week away. Numerous locals hosted visitors from Muscatine to Davenport. many family gatherings mark a busy week in Haskins with Sunday church and trips to Washington, Davenport, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Muscatine
Lee
Donald
Jim Bean
Richard
George Wall
Lone Tree
Jim
Jladwin
Paul Edwards
Ettiene Spenser
Louis
Washington
Koeating
Wes Moothart
Ft. Madison
Roy Fisher
Kart
Davida
W. A. McGinnis
Harry MccCreedy
Iowa City
J. R McCreedy
ER. J. Frey
Jean
RB. J
Leo Embree
Towa City
Mode Hudnall
Tulsa-Okla
Florence Moberly
Anna Nicholson
Elizabeth Wallace
Lee Ebner
Davenport
George Ebner
Farrington
Frenchmen barred from service in Foreign Legion rule noted
A Collier's Weekly writer notes that Frenchmen cannot serve as Frenchmen in the French Foreign Legion unless they join through special authority and renounce their nationality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Foreign Legion
Collier's Weekly
Parish Same as County In Louisiana
In Louisiana the term parish is used for what other states call counties, reflecting the local government structure. The designation aligns with historical church parish boundaries and remains the official term for administrative divisions in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Louisiana
Parish
How God Called Moses A Leader In God's Work
A sermon summarizes Moses call to serve God, focusing on personal preparation, spiritual qualification, and divine commissioning. It emphasizes that God equips and calls individuals for full time service, with training in both schools and life experience, and warns against self willed pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Joseph Parker
Moses
Midian
Israel
University of Hard Knocks
School of Experience
Crist
Conduct Through Life I Will Govern My Thoughts
A reflective statement urges living as if the world watches both actions and thoughts. It asserts that nothing is secret from God, the all seeing judge, and emphasizes integrity in private and public conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
A Shadow's Dream and the Radiant Light of God
The fragment ponders a shadowed human dream and the descent of divine splendor bringing a radiant, mortal light, attributed to Pindar.
Receipt for Crown Jewels Payment to Charles II Goldsmith
A historic receipt dated July 1, 1662 is shown at the British Museum in London. It records part payment of the amount due to the king's goldsmith for crafting the crown jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles II
British Museum
London
Robertson Hurt in a Binder Accident
William Robertson of the Dublin area suffered a severe cut to his right arm when a binder rod fell from a tractor hooked to a binder on the Ed Welly farm. He was taken to Washington County Hospital for about two days of treatment and recovery. The injury is not expected to be serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robertson
Dublin
Washington County Hospital
Ed Welly
Acreage Shifts as Alfalfa Grows in Iowa Crops
Iowa farm data show alfalfa acreage rising while soybeans fall. 1935 saw thousands of snowed acres delaying harvest. bean acreage reached 174 452 with 2 408 847 bushels. Corn total husked 147 225 274 from 7 855 994 acres. Hail damage reported at 2 898 290 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Black Hawk
Tama County
Boysenberry described as hybrid berry origin and size
The boysenberry is a berry developed from three blackberries of unknown origin, Cuthbert raspberry and loganberry. The berry is sweet, has small seeds, and averages 1% inches in length and 1 inch in diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert
Loganberry
Walnut Women and Families Ice Cream Social
Members of the Walnut Women’s Club and their families, numbering more than sixty, gathered last evening for an ice cream social on the lawn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schuerman. The social committee included Mr. and Mrs. Myron Burroughs, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Schuerman. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wolfe and Mrs. Casper of Washington, and Mr. and Mrs. Sihey Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Woman’s Club
Earl Schuerman
Myron Burroughs
Roy Mitler
Schuerman
Joe Wolfe
Casper
Washington
Sihey Johnson
Theater Crowded for Stellar Show at State Theater
Manager Ralph Pratt reports a crowded house for a program continuing today and Saturday. Braddock Louig Tight pictures draw hundreds while Red Burns and Martha Raye Mountain Music entertain. Fight pictures help viewers gauge the action at Comiskey Park better than radio. Martha and Bob deliver strong comedy in their feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pratt
State Theater
Braddock-Louig
Red Burns
Martha Raye
Comiskey Park
Braddock
Martha
Bob
Sheriff Probing Tale of $2000 Theft in Osage
Sheriff Charles Kaethan investigates Gilbert Blake of Staceyville who reported $2,064 stolen after his car was forced off the road near Ansgaar. The July report details the theft and ongoing inquiry in Osage Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSAGE
Iowa
INS
Charles Kaethan
Gilbert Blake
Staceyville
Ansgaar
Four Killed by High Voltage Wire in Bangor
Four workmen died when a derrick broke and scraped a high tension wire in Bangor Maine. The accident occurred today and involves four laborers working at the site. Police and investigators were on the scene to determine exact cause and safety lapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine
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D. R. Perry
Col. Little
Wolf Floral CO
Luverne
Norway
James Shrader
Melba McAvoy
Bessie Baker
Mt. Pleasant
Dick Pratt
Johnnie
John D. Jones
Clyde Fishburn
Alyce
Claude McCoy
Clyde Hillhouse
Will Mitchell
Charley Strain
W. H
C. T. McCoy
Sam Stites
Catherine
Emma Mason
Clyle
Margaret
Lydia Jugenheimer
Kate Davis
Norine Mast
Donald Hoskins
Earl Ferguson
Jake Shrader
Frank Bailey
J. T. Wenger
Jake
P. W. Widmer
Wilbur Schantz
Wilfred Smith
Myral Smith
Crapo Park
Burlington
Mary Allen
F. M. Smith
Chester Spangler
Rock Island
R. G. Vincent
J. A. Walker
Ellen Wallace
Ll. B. Ward
Hattie White
W. A. Whiting
A. N. Wilkins
Wm. H. Wishard
Nancy Wood
A. Woodford
Anna EK
Wooley
Virginia B. Wright
James Zeek
George van Winkle
D. H. Wallingford
John Bryson
A. E. Roe
Albert J, Morgan
Etta Rogers Inez Neudigate
Elizabeth Rugge
W. N. Strain
Andrew Campbell Walter Danier
James Daniels
L. F. Sigafoose
Rollin B. Organ
Mary Elizabeth Jones
Jennette Strain
D. J. Eicheleberger
David Kirkpatrick
J. C. Boice
W. Allen Stewart
Benjamin B. Knott
J. ¢. Boice
D. F. Kirkpatrick
Abraham Lincoln
Etta Rogers of
President John Adams
David Sitler
Clark Brown
Haskins Locals
Clara Godlove
Harold L. Lundquist
The
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Robertson
Walnut
Westphal
Zenith
Mangold
Town Ave
Johnson’s Grocery
VEAL
Tom Thumb Crackers
Monarch Coffee
Ean
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