Hospital notes on appendicitis operations and local visits
Miss Frieda Vanerus of Brighton underwent an appendicitis operation at Washington county hospital yesterday afternoon. Miss Wilma Johnson of Pleasant Plain had an appendicitis operation there this afternoon. Hal Williams had a minor foot operation at the same hospital this morning. Mr and Mrs J Rothschild returned from vacation at Lake Okoboji. their daughter Jeanette Rothschild went to Yankton. Mr Charien C Brown and son Gailen visit Omaha and plan to see Dr Brown's relatives in Ohiowa Nebraska before returning for a couple of weeks.
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Frieda Vanerus
Brighton
Washington County Hospital
Wilma Johnson
Pleasant Plain
Hal Williams
J. Rothschild
Lake Okoboji
Jeanette Rothschild
Yankton
Charien CC. Brown
Gailen
Omaha
Dr Brown
Ohiowa
Neb
Florence Cunningham Named Scout Troop Captain
Florence Cunningham was named captain of a newly organized Girl Scout troop sponsored by the Improvement League.
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Florence Cunningham
Improvement League
Local News Briefs From DeWitt And Surrounding Areas
Steve Anderson of the DeWitt meat dept went to Ottumwa for his mother's funeral after a long illness she was over eighty. Richard Ward, baby son of Mr and Mrs Carl Ward, rebounds from a fall at fourteen months with healing mouth and planned dental work later. Bamford Van Dyke Edsall Brown and Faye Edsall of Oak Park Ill travel two weeks to Colorado to visit relatives. C C Wenger of Wayland shopped in town while Ray Tracy returned from Eldon with sister Mrs Will Wergin of Chatanooga Tenn after illness and death of sister Mrs Lida Marsh. Mr and Mrs T E Johnston of Columbus Junction visited on business.
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Steve Anderson
DeWit
Ottumwa
Richard Francis Ward
Carl Ward
Dickie
Bamford van Dyke
Edsall Brown
Colorado
Faye B. Edsall
Oak Park
Ill
van Dyke
Edsall
Lake Cruise Trip Across Great Lakes With Mrs McAvoy
Mrs. Sadep McAvoy enjoyed a three week vacation aboard the Georgian Bay Line from Chicago to Detroit with Mrs. Besse Royster and Mrs. Kertha Gray. They visited Mackinac Island and Detroit touring cultural sites and crossed Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The voyage featured paid entertainment and scenic excursions plus a visit to Canada and a trip over a notable bridge.
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Chicago
Detroit
South America
Georgian Bay Line
Sadep McAvoy
Sterid Te Law
Besse Royster
Georgian Bay
Parry Sound
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Mackinac Island
Old Fort
Detroi
McAvoy
Canada
Wallaces Celebrate 25 Years in East Washington Street Apartment
A reader challenged the Wallaces to outdo the Bairds in long-term occupancy. The Wallaces clarified they have lived about twenty five years at 112% East Washington street in a bright, well kept apartment owned by Winfield Smouse. They chose permanence after frequent moves from sold houses and enjoy a skylight, plants, and Mrs. Wallace’s painting touch.
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Journal
Louis Baird
Pollok Wallace
Wallaces
East Washington Street
Bairos
South Ave
Wallacres
Winfield Smouse
Gay Cretenne
Amos Stout Explains Corn Hog Plans at Rotary
Amos Stout spoke at the Rotary meeting about corn hog regulations and the AAA. He argued that government farming policy must evolve to stabilize farming business, beyond temporary contract benefits. Local attendees included Lloyd Walker Charles Kennedy Richard Stephens Wayne Norman and W O Morgan with guest Eri D Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Stout
Stout
AAA
Washington County Control Association
Wae
Patterson
Mr. Stout
Lloyd Walker
Charles Kennedy
Richard Stephens
Wayne Norman
W. O. Morgan
Eri. D. Warren
Geneseo
L. A. Jones
Oakland Street Railway Strike and Martial Law Threat
Oakland street railway workers walk out halting ferries across San Francisco Bay and prompting food distribution by neighborhood committees. Police report 24 arrests amid rising labor unrest as calls grow for martial law with 4900 troops in San Francisco and military rule in the district. Mrs R A Hender and son visit Davenport for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Street Railway System
Key System
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Oakland
Frank Merriam
Seek Identification of Beate Woman Found Dead in Pallsboro
In Pallsboro New Jersey United Press reports a young red haired woman with a diamond in her teeth and red polished nails lies in the morgue as police seek her identity and cause of death. She was unconscious and died shortly after admission to a hospital following collapse across from William Heiston and John Warren store. Police note a severe heating. The woman is described as about 23 years old.
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Pallsboro
N. J
William Heiston
John Warren
Farley Directed to Probe Foreign Mail Contracts of 1933
President Roosevelt ordered Postmaster General James A. Farley to investigate foreign air mail and ocean air mail contracts made before June 16, 1933. The July 11 executive order, released at the White House, seeks recommendations on modification or cancellation of all contracts in the public interest.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
White House
Farley
Atention
Independent Offices
Washington Iowa Tax Levy Ordinance No 208
City of Washington Iowa levies taxes on all taxable property for the next fiscal year to fund fire maintenance garbage street cleaning library and other funds. City Clerk authorized to certify the levy and ordinance takes effect after publication. Passed July 16, 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
R. L. Lytle
W. H. Pulton
Iowa Republicans Gather Today for State Convention
Iowa delegates assemble to shape the party platform and nominate candidates. Nelson led the primary with 26.9 percent, Thompson, Patterson, and Cross trailed. Nagstad and Shaw top the attorney general and secretary ballots respectively, with other candidates named for agriculture and other offices.
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Iowa
Nelson
Thompson
Patterson
Cross
Ole T. Nagstad
Sioux City
Robert Shaw
Sigourney
Harry Swan
Atlantic
Ross Mowry
Newton
Fred W. Nelson
Nevada
Visitors and travels note from Sterling and Monticello
Sterling residents Mr and Mrs Frank W Harper visit with H G Miller as sisters Mrs Harper and Mrs Miller. Miss Lucy Benz and Miss Lorraine Hesalroad return from a 4000 mile east tour via Chicago Detroit Niagara Falls Albany New York City Atlantic City Washington Mt Vernon Mammoth Caves. Monticello gains a baby boy William Craig Stout with Ruth Sherbeck as former Washington resident. Senior high class of 1932 plans a reunion next Sunday.
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Frank W. Harper
Sterling, Ill
Willard Scott
Sacramento
Calif
H. G. Miller
Harper
Miller
Macon
Washington
Iowa
H. G. Gilbert
Ft. Smith
Ark
Ozarks
Highway 71
Greenwood
Christian Church
Journal
Lucy Benz
Lorraine Hesalroad
Oskaloosa
East
Hesalroad
Allison
Miss Benz
Chicago
Detroit
Niagara Falls
Albany
New York City
Atlantic City
Washington, D. C
Mt Vernon
Mammoth Caves
Kentucky
Minard Stout
Monticello
John McDonald Hospital
Town
William Craig
Stout
Ruth Sherbeck
Frank Sherbeck
Wwe Hedges
B. CC. Hebensberger
H. R. Lund
Barbara
Albert
Pittsburch
Lund
Pittsburgh
J c Penney Co
Walker in Charge at 4-H Club Show Exhibits
4 H club show August 7 to 10 will feature H. L Walker as superintendent in chief. Divisions led by John Knotek hogs Karl Schuerman baby beef and beef heifers L H Rinnes dairy heifers and colts W D Booth sheep and Joe Wolfe poultry.
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H. L Walker
Joe
Caputo
John Knotek
Karl Schuerman
L H. Rinnes
W. D. Booth
Joe Wolfe
Eicher Opens Home Office After Washington Trip
Congressman RE C Eicher has set up an office at his home returning from Washington DC. His secretary James French of Tipton maintains the DC office while Mrs A R Ledger handles stenographic work at the home office. Congressman and Mrs Kieher and daughter Betty visited from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. C. Eicher
Washington, D.C
James French
Tipton
Eicher
Washington D. C
A. R. Ledger
Kieher
Visiting Washington guests and local social notices
George Rice of Washington DC visits his mother Mrs. O J Rice from Saturday afternoon to Thursday night. Mrs Pearl Stephens Whistler visits Mt Pleasant to see Dr and Mrs W Huston. Mrs C M Brinning returns from Iowa City and welcomes her sister Mrs Herbert Paulsen of Vero Beach Florida. Mrs Paulsen travels from Florida to Moline and Webster with plans to tour eastern states before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rice
Washington, D. C
O. J. Rice
Pearl Stephens Whistler
Mt. Pleasant
W. Huston
Chicken Supper Christian Church
C. M. Brinning
Iowa City
Floyd Kelley
Herbert Paulsen
Vero Beach
Fla
Paulson
Moline
Jil
Florida
Webster
Fred A. Nanke
Bayer Aspirin Price Cut Promises Easy Access
The advertisement promotes reduced prices on Bayer Aspirin, including 12 tablet tins for 25 cents, 24 tablet bottles, and 100 tablet bottles, claiming heart safety and fast relief as endorsed by doctors and scientists.
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United States
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James Dunn Claire Trevor
Alan Dinehart
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John Stone
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Harry Lachman
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Mary Maxine
Tracy
Hod Brier
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Vergie Winters
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Municipal ,Railways of
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Visoal Cemetery
Sewace Disposal
Iuye
Ivi
J. A Nelson
Decorah
George Patterson
Burt
H. B. Thompson
Muscatine
G. E F. Cress
Mason City
Henry VT. Fletcher
National Committee
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National Party
GOP
Liquor Commission
Turner
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Betty
Washington, D
Washington Cleaners
Wisie Long
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Court House
Flo
Lin Mweat S
Uite
John Shields & Sons
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