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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1939

Page

6

Eclipse Lumber seeks lien foreclosure on Iowa property

District Court of Iowa in Washington County sees Eclipse Lumber Company file a petition against Wm H Hightshoe claiming a mechanic's lien on Part of SE Quarter of SW Quarter Section 18 Township 75 North Range 6 West. Materials furnished Aug 25 1938 to Sept 14 1938 totaling 206.30 plus interest and 1.00 costs. Prayer includes foreclosure sale, receiver appointment and relief. Default warning if no appearance by Sept 11 1939.

Wm. H. Hightshoe District Court of Iowa Washington County Eclipse Lumber Company Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Auditor's Iowa District Court of Town

Ticket sales basics at local depot and outlets

Note states tickets for trips nationwide available at Bus Depot Candy Kitchen North Ride Square. Purchases cover entire trip from coast to coast. Agent: Al Cantoni.

Candy Kitchen North Ride Square AL Cantoni

Administrative notice of estate handling in Riverside Iowa

Executors named Edward Havel and Blanch Havel administer the estate in Riverside Iowa with parties including Eclipse Lumber Company Howell Shrader Drug Company and Guarantee Life Insurance Company involved. Washington County records list Hazel Hirthe Lloyd Blythe for probate actions.

We Edward Havel Ed J. Havel Farmer's Union Xchange A Corporation Riverside Iowa Eclipse Lumber Company Haskins Howell Shrader Drug Company Juaranty Life Insurance Company Blanch Havel Washington County Hazel Hirthe Lioyd Blythe Batate of

Foreclosure Petition Involving Edward Havel and Realty

The petition and amendment filed in Washington County Iowa request judgment against Edward Havel for 10774.64 dollars with interest and costs on a promissory note from October 27, 1928. It seeks foreclosure of a mortgage to Washington Loan & Trust Company and sale of real estate described as the south half of the northwest quarter in a certain township. The case notes a prior foreclosure sale on June 23, 1939, and warns defendants to appear before the Sept 11, 1929 term to avoid default and further action.

District Court of Washington County Towa Edward Havel Edward Havet Washington Loan & Trust Company A.D Exid District Court Iowa Washington Tom K. Murrow Plaimatiff

Pleasant Hill social ties and local visits noted

Pleasant Hill report by Mrs. Earl Kephart lists Tuesday ice cream social at Cotter with Velma Kephart visiting Alice Wall. Numerous Sunday calls and visits to relatives including the Erlenbush, Dickinson, Wasson, Kephart, Caldwell, and Chalupa families. haying crews and farm chores accompany the weekend activities and hospital visit for Will Harvey of Wapello.

Pleasant Hill Velma Kephart Alice Wall Cotter William Wasson Louise Gene Davis Jimmy Hardin Clyde Lamberts Olive Swift Sadie Miller Juanita Ed Brofy Lizzie Corbin Vincent Beliel Marguerite Caldwell Curtiss Long Lee Hesseltine Liveyrd Dickinson Priscilla Gerald Inickinson Washington Hetty Chalupa Eugenia Dickinson Jake Dicky Orville Harvey Mt. Plaska John Erlenbush Sun

Mrs James Monroe Smith Visits Jail Amid LSU Scandal

Mrs. James Monroe Smith, wife of Dr. James Monroe Smith former LSU president, walks a Baton Rouge jail corridor to visit her husband who faces multiple indictments for alleged embezzlement of university funds. She is also indicted for allegedly aiding his escape to Canada where he was arrested.

James Monroe Smith Baton Rouge Louisiana State University

Local social notes from Washington to Lake MacBride

Lillian Bell and Opal Bell shopped in Washington while Margaret Bedford of What Cheer visits the Henry Durran home. Mr and Mrs Glennwood Gingerich Judith Kay and Mr and Mrs George Miller with Teddy and Jackie spent Sunday at Lake MacBride. Madline Fritz, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Fritz, is ill. Emery Gingerich Mrs Helen Reece and Mrs Winifred McGray spent Sunday afternoon at Lake MacBride.

Lillian Bell Opal Bell Washington Margaret Bedford What Cheer Henry Durran Glennwood Gingerich Judith Kay George Miller Teddy Jackie Lake MacBride Madline Fritz Frank Fritz Emery Gingerich Helen Reece Winifred McGray

Tennyson Described By Carlyle At Age Thirty Three

Carlyle portrays Alfred Nobel Tennyson at thirty three as one of the finest looking men with a massive yet delicate aquiline face and dusky hair. He is tall with hazel eyes and a somber air that grows more imposing in later years.

Carlyle Tennyson

Mrs. Paul Dove Visits Wellman Home From Minneapolis

Mrs. Paul Dove of Minneapolis Minnesota spends a couple of weeks at the Wellman home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Eckhardt while her husband is at a Kansas military camp. Others in town include Nallie Eckhardt at the Barnie Wetrich place and Blanch Rock from Dubuque visiting Lloyd Durst family.

Frank Wilson Wellman Paul Dove Minneapolis Minn Will Eckhardt Kansas Nallie Eckhardt Barnie Wetrich Tony Harvey Tuscon Arizona Wayne Simerman Chicago Cc. C. Gardner Myrtle Simerman Blanch Rock of Dubuque Lloyd Durst Roy Durtan Kenneth Colorado Springs Estes Park Cheyene Wyoming

Sorghum Produces Molasses From Pressed Juice

Sorghum grows well in northern latitudes and withstands harsh conditions. The juice from sorghum stalks is pressed and evaporated to yield a rich molasses.

Toledo Schools Radio Receivers Free to Program

In Toledo 161 radio receivers span 60 schools, yet the board has never funded radio education. Equipment came to schools as gifts, reflecting a sparsity of official support for the program.

Toledo Board of Education

Purple Heart Order veterans group formed in Ansonia Conn

The Purple Heart Order founded at Ansonia Connecticut is the only national organization in the United States limited to war veterans wounded in action or awarded the meritorious citation certificate by the commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Forces.

Ansonia Conn United States

Antelope Enticed by Curiosity Attracts Hunters’ Lures

The American Wildlife Institute says the antelope’s curiosity makes it its own enemy. Hunters exploit this trait by lying in wait and signaling with bandanas or by prone poses, drawing thousands into range. The curious animal then meets the hunter’s gun at close distance.

American Wildlife Institute

St Patrick Born in Wales and Roman Era Roots

The narrative notes St Patrick as a Welsh born Roman citizen. His father, a Celt and Roman official named Kelpurnius, belonged to an aristocratic family as shown by St Patrick’s Latin name Patricius. His native tongue is described as Welsh or a similar language.

St. Patrick Wales Kelpurnius Patricius

Stradivari of the Bow Francois Tourte

Tourte, renowned as the Stradivari of the bow, dominated early nineteenth century violin making and is celebrated as the greatest bow maker in history.

Stradivari Francois Tourte

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