Unknown defendants and heirs in real estate suit
The petition filed in Washington County District Court names numerous defendants and unknown claimants as owners or heirs in two Washington Iowa parcels. It asserts Ora J. Turner is the absolute owner of the described real estate, with action pending in the clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Keeley
Thos. T. Keeley
H. E. Keeley
T. T. Keeley
C. H. Sturges
George N. Sturges
W. R. Cowles
Mary A. Sturges
Geo. N. Sturges
Lizzie H. Sturges
Isabella Gray
John A. Gray
Anna Gray
Anna G. MacCartney
M. B. MacCartney
John Minnick
John Minick
Martha Minick
City of Washington
Denny
North Washington
Iowa
District Court
Washington County
Ora J. Turner
Quieting title petition in Iowa district court
The petition seeks to quiet and establish fee simple title in plaintiffs John T. Sampson and Lottie Sampson as joint tenants with right of survivorship to Tract 1 and Tract 2. It notes alleged adverse claims by unknown claimants and prays for confirmation and barring of all such claims with general equitable relief. Personal claims against defendants are denied. appearance by noon of the September 2, 1941 term is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Sampson
Lottie Sampson
District Court of
Iowa
Washington County
Court House
Washington
Markets wrap Chicago hogs cattle and sheep prices
Chicago markets report hogs steady to 25 cents lower with tops near 9.60 while 270 to 330 pound butchers decline. cattle mostly firm with yearlings and light steers up to 50 cents higher and fat steers around 11.25. vealers up 50 to 75 cents. cows and bulls higher. sheep and lambs show gains with spring lambs around 13.00 to 13.25 and best fed shorn lambs about 10.25 to 10.50.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Chicago Grain Table June 7 Open High Low Close
Grain table from Chicago reports prices for wheat corn oats and soybeans across July Sep Dec contracts. Data shows open high low and close values with figures varying by commodity and contract month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Report June 7
Chicago produce notes a steady eggs market with receipts totaling 23,629 cases. Extra firsts 24 percent and firsts 23 percent, with current receipts at 23 to 144 checks 215 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain Prices Report
Chicago cash grain prices show corn at 74% to 75% for No 1 yellow and 74 to 75 for No 2 yellow, 73% to 74 for No 3 and No 4 yellow, 71% to 73% for No 5 yellow. Oats vary from 36% to 38% across mixed and white types. Soybeans bid 133 to 133% for No 2 yellow and 132% to 133% for No 3 yellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missionary Group Meeting With Rebecca Laubach
The Emma C Anderson Mission Study group of the First Methodist church met yesterday afternoon with Rebecca Laubach. Nineteen members attended. Mrs Tra Rathmel led the lesson, Mrs A Anderson directed devotionals, and Mrs J E Kumath led the questionnaire. The July meeting will be with Mrs T F Barker. no August meeting was decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
First Methodist Church
Rebecca Laubach
Tra Rathmel
A. Anderson
J. E. Kumath
T. F. Barker
Cogri Dog Description in Dogri Breed Style
A compact dog with a foxlike head and wide-set ears. It has a dense coat of medium length, a fairly long neck, a short tail, and legs that are short and straight. Height not exceeding 12 inches at the shoulder with any color except pure white.
Decree Entered Against You in Washington County Case
In Washington County Iowa beginning September 8 1941 a default will be entered against you and a decree rendered thereon as in plaintiffs petition prayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Witness Answers In Court Wagon Questioning
A court witness, asked to give precise answers, faces a rapid line of questions about driving a wagon. The exchange reveals the witness repeatedly denies driving a wagon and asserts instead that he "drives a horse," highlighting evasive or confusing testimony during interrogation.
Visitor from Milwaukee Meets Peoria Girl In Dog Talk
A Milwaukee visitor asks what breed a dog is. The Peoria girl replies it is an expectorator. The visitor is surprised, and the girl clarifies that ordinary people would call him a Spitz.
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Milwaukee
Peoria
American tourist mocks Vesuvius by waterfall remark
A U.S. citizen abroad compares Italy's Vesuvius eruption to an American waterfall, quipping that the American fall could quell the volcanic blaze in five minutes. The exchange highlights homeland pride and humorous perspective on natural wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
America
No New News from the Wright-Tellyt Household
A fragmentary note records Mrs G Ossip telephone inquiry and chatter about a new maid named New Maid noting that Mrs T Wright was out at the time and the maid confirmed the caller’s statement.
London couple thanks neighbors after home blaze
A London note of gratitude from Mr and Mrs Barton thanks friends and neighbors for kind assistance during the fire that destroyed their home last night.
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London
Barton
Conversation in Smoking Cars Cured Him Says Former Smoker
A witty exchange recounts a man whoquit smoking after realizing the habit was broken by discussions in the smoking cars. The remark highlights social influence and humor about changing habits.
Debt Quip Reflects Rivalry Over Five Spot
A brief exchange between two men named Dick shows a playful debt dispute. One suggests a five dollar debt, the other replies he would rather carry the debt for life than steal a penny, highlighting honesty and humor in a casual confrontation.
English Society Women Take Up Cribbage
London society women form a cribbage group, embracing a game once deemed suited for sailors. Editor notes add a wry line about London Bridge, framing the playful trend with a hint of local color.
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London Bridge
Noisy Street Cleaners Honored After Quiet Day
A reflective poem notes how a man who keeps his sidewalk clean is remembered by St. Peter on a serene day. The verse honors daily diligence and public service with a calm moral.
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St. Peter
Claudia and Frank discuss skating lessons progress
Claudia asks about skating lessons while Frank replies that progress is good. He says he is making great strides in training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia
Frank
What makes Adams so superior in manner quote
A remark on Mr Adams reflecting on his new encyclopedia and the hope it brings for greater wisdom. The line captures a light, humorous note about self-improvement through reading and knowledge accumulation. Identified figures suggest a social setting and a witty observer.
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Adams
Plenty Cool Suzanne Dialogue on Consent and Nerves
A terse exchange between Suzanne and Mike emphasizes keeping cool during a consent scene. Suzanne asks about her father's approval, while Mike recalls shivering with cold resolve, turning discomfort into calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne
Mike
Father-Suitor clash over rent prompts frugal offer
A dialogue scene shows a father balking at supporting Ruth and his daughter’s suitor, who suggests twenty dollars a week for rent as a practical arrangement, exposing tensions over household finances and obligations.
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Ruth
Prisoner's Song Published by Gus Massey in 1924
The Prisoner's Song composed by Gus Massey was published in 1924 marking one of the early works in Massey's catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Massey
Bill Inside Label Triggers Hasty Attack on Box
In a village tale, storekeeper Bill Smith orders goods from a distant town. Delays force his wife Mrs Smith to watch the packing case. She finds the label reading Bill Inside and screams, attacking the crate with a hatchet in a panic.
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Bill Smith
Providence Cares Yet Farmer Remains Bitter Over Crop Loss
An old farmer scolds the minister about terrible weather harming crops, while the minister reminds him that Providence provides for all. The farmer retorts that despite faith, his corn is lost, underscoring his sharp humor about misfortune and gratitude.
Something to Live For Grizzly Tale in Old Speech
The fragment hints at a frontier tale where Hiram survives a hand to hand bear encounter. A paltry exchange suggests his only purpose was enduring the fight and living to tell the tale. The dialogue voice evokes rugged frontier speech and a survival focus.
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Hiram
Clocks at Station Confound Traveler Over Train Time
A man awaiting a train notices a 20 minute gap between the office and waiting room clocks. A porter surveys both and declares it makes no difference since the train departs at four ten regardless of the clocks.
Fateful Barroom Encounter Sparks Quick Wit Exchange
A bulky man bumps a lean gentleman who quips that the fat man caused the famine. The lean man fires back with a pointed retort about responsibility, exchanging sharp lines in a tense moment.
Charley’s Cattle Riddle Sparks Market Talk
A humorous exchange in rural chatter questions cattle condition with a farmer insisting the herd is slender while another jokily suggests branding two at once using carbon paper as a graphic exaggeration. The witticism reflects local humor about market readiness and fatstock norms.
Just a Bug Girl to Aviator Muse
A playful dialogue on a rooftop skies tale where a girl asks for a short flight. The aviator dismisses her, calling her a little girl, highlighting a clash between imagination and adult caution.
Ignored Advice Sparks Parley Between Two Characters
In a terse exchange, Mrs Stingo chides for taking good counsel while Stingo retorts he would have remained an old maid if he followed it, underscoring a clash over advice and pride between the two.
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Stingo
Learned a Lesson about a Son at College
A dialogue quotes a father asking about his son at college and the boy’s reply that he has learned one thing. The father asks what it is and the son says it would be a disgrace for his father to die rich. The exchange reflects humor about wealth and family pride.
Learns About Cowboys Eastern Visitor Radio Help Ranch Life
An Eastern visitor asks if radio has transformed ranch life. The discussion covers the impact on cowboy culture, the adoption of a new nightly cowboy song, and reveals sellers’ long used dialect is now considered incorrect.
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Pinto Pete
Water and joints clash in a witty medical quip
Doctor suggests water helps prevent joint stiffness. Playful reply notes some joints do not serve water, delivering a light exchange about health and practicality.
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Stitcher
Playfoot
Doc
36-Pound Trout From Utah River Catches Attention
A 1939 Logan Utah brown trout reportedly weighed 3634 pounds, a remarkable claim noted in local fishing reports. The record, tied to the Logan River, drew attention from anglers and skeptics alike.
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Logan River
Utah
Harmony Club Meets in McConnell Home
Mrs W H McConnell hosted the Harmony club meeting on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Ralph Morris and daughter JoAnne of Columbus Junction, Mrs J E Adams of Ainsworth, and Mrs Everett Swift. The club planned an ice cream social at Sunset Park. A flower show featured floral arrangements and single specimens. Children from the club performed a program with songs and a mock wedding, followed by JoAnne Morrison on electric guitar. Hostess and helpers served two course refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McConnell
Harmony Club
Ralph Morris
JoAnne
Columbus Junction
J. E. Adams
Ainsworth
Everett Swift
Sunset Park
James Swift
Nelson Thompson
Paul Mayer
Francis McConnell
Virginia
Barbara Dare
JoAnne Morrison
Morris
Marriage of Darlene Powell to Homer Mann in Keota
Mayor J E Powell and Mrs Powell announce the marriage of their daughter Darlene Powell to Homer Mann son of Mr and Mrs John Mann. The ceremony followed at the Little Brown Church at three PM on Tuesday June 8 with Mr and Mrs Orlyn Alcock of Waterloo as attendants. After June 16 the couple reside on the Mann farm near Brighton. Mrs Mann is a graduate of Washington High School and attended Iowa Wesleyan College and Iowa State Teachers College. She has taught in Denmark and Bloomfield primary grades before resigning to marry.
Mrs. Eisele Hostess to Sunset Circle
Crawfordsville June 5 The Sunset Circle held its May meeting at Mrs Ear nest Eisele home. Ten members attended with guests Mrs Al Hahn and Mrs Maude Muurphy. President Mrs Spangler led the business session. Mrs P P Graber joined the club. A social time followed and refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Mrs Hahn. The June meeting will be hosted by Mrs Earl Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Sunset Circle
Earnest Eisele
al Hahn
Maude Muurphy
Spangler
P. P. Graber
Hahn
Earl Ferguson
Tyrone Community Notes from Mrs Otto Sheetz June 5
Mr and Mrs Donovan Hales and family of Des Moines spent Thursday with his sister Mrs George Ben Leland Sheetz and Roy Haf ferty helped shell corn for Imma and Water Sheetz Thursday morning Several families from near Washington and Moline Ill spent Memorial Day at the home of their fall Guy Black Mr Otto Sheets and family Memorial afternoon with her mother Margaret Long in Hedrick Mrs red Sheetz Mrs Josephine Singmaster and daughter Jackie visited with Mrs Charles Scheaffer in Sigourney hospital recovering from an operation Mr and Mrs Omar Crawford and sons had Sunday dinner at Roy Hafferty home Mrs Watter Sheetz spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Frank Smith Mrs Josephine Linemaster and daughter Jackie were callers in Washington Monday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Sheetz Tyrong
Donovan Hales
Des Moines
George Ben. Leland Sheetz
Roy Hafferty
I’mna
John Hahn
Near Washington
Owen Blue
Moline
Ill
Guy Black
Otto Sheets
Margaret Long
Hedrick
Red Sheetz
Josephine Singmaster
Jackie
Charles Scheaffer
Sigourney Hospital
Omar Crawford
Watter Sheetz
Frank Smith
Josephine Linemaster
Washington
Burdette Johnston and Emily Nesbit Wed in Monmouth Il
Emily Nesbit daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon A Nesbit Greenburg Ind and Brudette Johnston son of Mr and Mrs R F Johnston Columbus Junction were married at 3 30 Monday afternoon June 2 in the home of the bride's grandmother Mrs J M Glass Monmouth Ill Rev Jennings Reid officiated Margaret Johnston Columbus City was bridesmaid Dororthy Shaver harpist played O Promise Me and Song of Love The couple will live in Iowa City until fall then Joy Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Emily Nesbit
Simon A. Nesbit
Greenburg
Ind
Brudette Johnston
R. F. Johnston
J. M. Glass
Monmouth
Jennings Reid
Second United Presbyterian Church
Margaret Johnston
Columbus City
Dorothy Shaver
Lohengrin
Martha Nesbit
Helen Johnston
Johnston
Monmouth College
Toulon, St
Joy, Ill
Iowa City
Joy
Cutkomp
Anna Cutkomp
L. E. Cuthamp
Tillamook
Oregon
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Sam
van Time
Syndicat
George Young
Meat Department
Excelsior Springs
Frank Frazier
Inquire Sorden Music Company
Louis Laird
Mose Levy
Iowa Ave
R. Titfeod
Foster Radio Service
Gamble
J. D. Rabenold
Journal Office
Goodwin
West Chester
Neaghr
Morning Sun
Ainsworth Produce
Brown & Eldridge
the Evening Journal
S. 2Nd
State Theatre
H. P. Wilson
Blaine Holmes
Collier's
William Conner
Theodocia Conner
Caleb B. Campbell
Co. B. Campbell
Adeline Campbell
Adaline Campbell
Newton W. Lynn
Eliza A. Lynn
Martin C. Kilgore
James A. Lynn
Eliza Hopkins
N. W. Lynn
John W. Dutton
Eliza Linn
Wm. H. Hopkins
William H. Hopkins
William A. Hopkins
Clara E. Dutton
Henry B. Gee
Charles H. Abbott
C. H. Abbott
Francis Gardner
Julia B
Eliza J. Miner
Alfred Miner
Cynthia Abbott
John Q. Tufts
Jno. W
E. C. Denny
EB. A. Henderson
Elisabeth Cowles
W. E. Chilcote
Jenny Chilcote
J. A. Chilcote
Jane A. Chilcote
John A. Henderson
Henry R. Cowles
Kk. Cowles
Elizabeth Denny
H. R. Couls
Elizabeth Couls
Jennie Me. Chilcote
William E. Chilcote
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Burr B. Bordwell Company
Underpass
Deweys Fruit Farm
Inquire Journal
Washington Oil Company
Briggs Stratton Motor
Glenn Wahl
Kalona
Paiges
Kritzman
Sordens’ Store
Vukeee Music
Davenport
Carsten Frank
Pleasant Prairie
Muscatine
Poland
China Boat
Hay LO
Call
C. R. Gallagher
DEA
Eeclipse Lumber Co
Ekclipse Lumber Co
ANGUS
S. W. Kepver
Winfield, Town
John Reschley
Conutractor
Noble
Wayland Phone
Firestone
Baker’s Hatchery
N. Marion
Journal
Midway Safe Co
Columbus
City Feed Yard
Chicago Grain Table
Chicago Cash Grain
Baldrige & Bailey
Yank
Italy
McConnell
Darlene Powell
Homer Mann
Mrs. Eisele
Tyrone
Burdette Johnston
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