Rudiger Attends Insurance Meeting
George Rudiger, local representative for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, returns from the annual convention in Milwaukee attended by about twelve hundred agents from across the United States. He notes optimism at the gathering and says policies sold by his company rose more than 34 percent in the first six months of the year versus the same period last year.
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George Rudicer
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Milwaukee
United States
Rudiger
Dillinger Case Secrecy And Possible Doctor Custody
Chicago July 27 Federal agents reported secrecy surrounds the Dillinger case as they pursue doctors suspected of altering the outlaw’s features by plastic surgery. Agent Sam Cowley refused to confirm custody or any surrender by Polly Hamilton while authorities hunt for the $200000 in loot believed cached by Dillinger.
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Chicago
John Dillinger
Sam Cowley
Polly Hamilton
Dillinger
Engagement announced at Mrs. Ralph Smith party
A society note reports Mrs. Ralph Smith hosted a party where Mildred Stewart and Vincent Keesey announced their engagement.
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Ralph Smith
Mildred Stewart
Vincent Keesey
W C T U Plans Washington County Convention Program
The state W C T U president Mrs Jeannette Mann of Des Moines will speak at both afternoon and evening sessions of the Washington County convention Tuesday July 31 at the West Chester M E church. A noon luncheon is served and local unions report in the morning. Mrs A W McBlain and musical numbers from Wellman and Crawfordsville are featured.
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Jeannette Mann
Des Moines
Washington County
West Chester M. E
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Mann
United States
Livestock Markets Mixed Across Cities As Receipts Edge Up
Chicago reports no quotable prices as settlement talks fail. Hog receipts amount to 12,000 across four markets with mixed tone. Cleveland, Pittsburgh and East markets show steady to higher bids. St Louis steady with 1,200 receipts. sheep prices slide with 4,600 total across four markets.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
East Buffalo
East St. Louis
St. Louis
St Louis
Opportune Marriage Proposals Moon Phase in Malay Islands
In Malay islands the year’s period when Venusia is nearest the moon is seen as the best time for marriage proposals.
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Malay Islands
Venusia
For Sale Spring FPRIES Dressed Ready to Cook
Grocery item listing shows dressed ready to cook spring fries priced at 56 percent and Jersey milk priced per quart. Delivery offered by Walter Littl with phone contact a6.
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Jersey
Walter Littl
Graham's 25c Sale Highlighted by Big Values Saturday
Local notes announce Graham's 25c sale with 25 and 95 cent items and a Saturday emphasis. The column mentions the Manhattan Cafe rename near the Post Office, a new sign and lighting, plus various visitors and missed ad corrections.
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Graham
Manhattan Cafe
Nicholson Cats
Harry Knauss
Henrietta Griffith
Klein
L. T. Morgan
Jackson
Mich
B. H. Groves
Chicago
Morgan
H. D. Looney
T. J. Harvey
Groves
Ben, Jr
John
Fairfield
Mr. Catlett
Washington
Mrs. Catlett
Mrs. Morgan
Hospital Discharges Prompt Local Departures
At The Hospital Allen Augustine left Washington county hospital for his parents home in Dutch Creek. Lon Moothart also left the hospital for his home. In Afghanistan a newborn boy was greeted with a 14 gun salute.
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Allen Augustine
Washington County
Dutch Creek
Lon Moothart
Wasington County Hospital
Afghanistan
Funeral of Mrs. Vacha Saturday in Richmond
Mrs. Katherine Vacha born December 15 1855 in Luzec Czechoslovakia died at her Washington area home at 11 yesterday. Surviving children include Ladimer Dodge Ned Mrs Frank Sonkup Mrs Clyde Birney Elma Mela and Lumir with Yaro deceased. Funeral two oclock Saturday at Shermans funeral home with burial at Richmond cemetery.
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Katherine Vacha
Sherman
Luzec
Czechoslovakia
Anthony Kos
Katherine Linhart Kos
America
Iowa City
Richmond
Anthony Vacha
Vacha
Washington
Ladimer Vacha
Dodge
Ned
Frank Sonkup
Clyde Birney
Elma Vacha
Mela Vacha
Lumir Vacha
Cotter
Yaro
George Kos
Riverside
Jane Shalla
Prairie Flower Community
Ambitious Huester 4 H club hosts meeting at Fry home
Ambitious Hueyster of Meat AP PRY Hong the Ambitious Hustlers 4 H club met at the home of Vran ces and Jean Fry of Huskina with president Martha Mathers presiding. Fifteen members answered rollcall. Annetta Coppock and Jean White sang a duet with Lola Coppock. Hazel Harbison and Jean White read humorously. Afternoon spent in games. Refreshments by committee. Next meeting at Jean Quinn home on Wednesday July 31. Mrs T W Harwood entertained last evening with Merry Maids reunion crowd and several friends. Duplicate bridge at four tables and refreshments served.
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Hustlers
Vrances
Jean Fry
Huskina
Martha Mathers
Rolcall
Annetta Coppock
Jean White
Lola Coppock
Hazel Harbison
Jean Quinn
T. W. Harwood
Merry Maids
Stose Club
Harwood
W. Waite
Burlington
Hannah Eicher Bailey
Pittsburgh
Grace Hill play thrills Gracehill crowd at benefit
A large crowd filled Gracehill Community Center for The 18 Carat Boob a three act play by local youth to benefit a Gracehill Sunday school class. An added 12 piece orchestra led by Bert Campbell preceded and interludes, with profits shared to redecorate the I O O F hall and boys basketball fund.
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Gracehill Community Center
Washington
Bert Campbell
Martha
Margaret Pauly
Gracehill
Noble Grand Circle ‘Ways and Means
Klein's 23 Skidoo Month End Event Draws Heat Wave Bust
Klein announces a 23 Skidoo Month End event as heat breaks with showers cooling the day. The phrase, long rare, returns as many items at Klein fly off shelves during the special event.
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Klein's
Klein
Riverside Firemen Sponsor Fundraising Evening
Riverside firemen hosted a fund raising event to buy new firefighting equipment. A Riverside vs Ainsworth softball game was rained out after 1 7 innings and featured two home runs by Linsworth and Vernon Hartzler. The pavement dance paused by a shower resumed with fewer dancers as the refreshment stand stayed open.
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Riverside
Riverside Firemen
Ainsworth
Linsworth
Vernon Hartzler
Ficht
County Home Manager Change Favored Amid Testimony
County officials consider a complete management change at the county home after an investigation that questioned 23 witnesses including inmates. County Attorney Morrison urged swift replacement of W. J. Norton and a competent new manager to ensure adherence to state laws and improve inmate treatment.
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Norton
Carrie McChesney
Blanche Dorsay
Edith McNeill
Paul Dorsay
George Norman
Margery Evans
John Renoux
Tillie McCall
C. W. McLaughlin
Howard Richardson
Board of Supervisors
W. J. Norton
Morrison
Duet With Wilma Walker Opens Evening Program
Ruth A Stewart performs a clarinet solo while County Agent W J Roud bush presents pictures in the program featuring Wilma Walker in a duet number.
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Wilma Walker
Ruth A Stewart
W. J. Roud
Bush
Miss Lucile Forgey Returns From Canadian Trip
Miss Lucile Forgey returns to Brookhart law office in Chicago after a 12 day trip with Miss Carol Forgey to Canada including Quebec Montreal and a Lake Ontario crossing. They visited A Century of Progress before returning home.
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Lucile Forgey
Brookhart Law Office
Carol Forgey
Canada
Quebec
Montreal
Chicago
Lake
Ontario
Marietta Workman
Brookhart's
Miss Forgey
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