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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1947

Page

5

Obituary for Marion W. Smith of Dutch Creek Township

Marion W. Smith born April 3 1899 in Dutch Creek Township son of Franklin and Christine Smith. He married Florence Baker December 25 1919 and lived on the Smith homestead until retirement to Washington. He worked at Cargill Milling Co and died after hospitalization in Iowa City. He leaves wife a son Donald and daughter Ireta Janecek two grandchildren and two daughters at home Alberta and Frances.

Marion W. Smith Dutch Creek Township Franklin and Christine (Brewer) Smith New Haven New Haven Baptist Church Florence Baker Addison M. Baker West Chester Smith Homestead Washington Cargill Milling Company Smith Sumner Lester Leese University Hospital Iowa City Jones Earl Dale Storm Lake Floyd Smith Grace Wendell France Baker Louis Frank Janecek Roy Wells Curtis Snyder Alvin Strum Fred Chalupa Mr. Smith Donald Ireta Janecek Beverly Wayne Janecek Alberta Frances Mr. Smiths Hester Combs Bert Jie Walter Sheets Keota

Notable Local Names Listed in Community Souvenir

A compiled list names several residents and couples connected to Davenport and surrounding areas. Included are Mr. Frank Seibel, John Carlin and his mother, Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Baker of Pontiac, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lease of Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Polson of Lincoln Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Baker of Waverly, Rev. and Mrs. Merton Scott of Burlington, D. A. F., J. D. Miller and J. T. Maillie of Oelwein, P. C. Fox, and Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Randall of Waterloo.

Frank Seibel John Carlin Davenport C. L. Baker Pontiac Michigan Lester Lease Sumner Lloyd Polson Lincoln Nebraska Leo Baker Waverly Merton Scott Burlington J. D. Miller J. T. Maillie Oelwein P. C. Fox K. W. Randall Waterloo

The Red House thrills with suspense at State Theatre

Edward G. Robinson and Lon McCallister head a tense mood piece set on a rural farm near Oxford woods. A bachelor farmer Pete Morgan guards a deadly secret as Nath Storm and Meg face danger near the red house, while Teller menaces them from the woods.

Red House State Theatre Edward G. Robinson Lon McCallister Robinson Pete Morgan Nath Storm Allene Roberts Meg Morgan Nath Ellen Judith Anderson Wath Oxford Woods Teller Rory Calhoun Tibby Julie London Organ Tone

Kiwanis Check To Negro Jones Today In Ahoskie

Harvey Jones a 23 year old tenant farmer receives a 3200 pound check around noon today instead of the Cadillac he won in a local Kiwanis lottery. He intends to dismiss animosity from those who ruled him ineligible due to a white only drawing.

Ahoskie N. C Harvey Jones Jones

Whivanian dispute prompts leadership rebuke and car bid

Public indignation rises after a roadside incident involving a ticket purchase and a second drink in Waverly Virginia. Dr Charles Townes, a local dentist, and Kiwanis president Dr Charles W Armstrong intervene, prompting a change of heart. Local Whiwanians attempt a second car buy while Jones argues for cash due to high upkeep costs.

Charles Townes Waverly Charles W. Armstrong Interna Tional Kiwanis

State reports violators on farm, conservation fines

Officials said today that twelve remaining infractions were identified, five for writing and seven for navigation violations. Fines totaled $2,882.

LOM Sssiot

Conservation Prosecutions in Des Moines Hit 140 Cases

In Des Moines Iowa on July 24 the UP reports a total of 140 prosecutions. Among them 12 involve illegal fishing activities.

Des Moines Iowa

Commission sets jail terms for offenders

The commission announced days in jail were meted out to the offenders. The sentence reflects a corrective action by the panel and underscores the authority of the commission in enforcing penalties.

Plentiful Minerals In Nitrogen Magnesium Salt Supply

The article notes abundant minerals with nitrogen magnesium and salt drawn from sea and air sources. It highlights wide availability and plentiful supply of these essential substances.

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