Local Families Gather Ahead of Summer Travel
Mr and Mrs L A Bingham and children Richard Margaret and William of Lincoln Nebraska join Kathryn Little at Mrs C S Lemmon home for about a week before heading to Vermont to spend the summer with Mr Bingham s parents Miss Little accompanying them. Mr and Mrs Lewis Lefforge of Plattville Cole Mr and Mrs Chester Lefforge of Wyoming visit the William Finke home. Eleanor Augustine spends weekend in Davenport with brother Bill Augustine. Ida Robey Hannah and son Tommy of Hedrick visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs Ray Tracy. Home Made Ice Cream Cake and fresh Strawberries with Coffee at St Paul s Church Thursday evening. Burke Gillespie graduates from the University of Missouri in Columbia with his parents attending. Gas and electric bill discount ends Friday from Iowa Southern Utilities Co. Shoppers in Washington include Mrs Walter Davis Ken Thomas Ky Thomas Mrs William Twinam and Howard Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Bingham
Richard
Margaret
William
Lincoln
Nebr
Kathryn Little
University of Nebraska
Lewis Lefforge
Plattville
Cole
Chester Lefforge
Wyoming
Wiliam Finke
Pleasant Inn
Eleanor Augustine
Davenport
Bill Augustine
Robey Hannah
Tommy
Hedrick
Ray
Tracy
St. Paul's Church
T. R. Gillesfe
Edith
Keith
Ilias Gillespie
Paul Gillespie
John and
Roger
Sigourney
University of Missouri
Columbia
Burke Gillespie
School of Journalists
Hom
Burke
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Washington
Walter Davia
Columbus City
Kenneth and
Ky Thomas
Cotter
William Twinam
Crawfordsville
Howard Stewart
Weat Chester
National League standings and results from a busy game day
The league table shows Cincinnati leading the NL with 29 wins and a .644 pace, followed by Pittsburgh and Chicago divisions. Tuesday’s results include Brooklyn 7 over St. Louis 6 and Chicago 4 over New York 2, with several rainouts and schedule notes. Upcoming games list New York at Chicago Boston at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Souuhers
Pittsburgh
Casita
Sunwan
Philadelphia Aalil
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Weigman Family Reunites After Ten-Year Gap in Des Moines Visit
Harry Weigman of New York City visits Des Moines to pick up his brother George and sister Faye Marie for a day with their parents, marking a 15 year family reunion. Other locals, including Mrs. Mayme Hammond and family, travel for shopping and visits as several residents plan trips and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Weigman
New York City
H. C. Weigman
Des Moines
George
Faye Marie
Harry
Homer Brinton
Jim
Brighton
Mayme Hammond
Earl
Keota
Bernice Brown
Wellman
Leo Stoutner
West Chester
A. E. Sands
Ainsworth
Washington
Births and hospital notices from Columbus Junction area
At the hospital Lyle and Verna Thomas both of Columbus Junction were dismissed this morning. Noah Wieland of Riverside and his wife are parents of a daughter born yesterday at 1 10 p m weighing eight pounds eight and a half ounces. Mrs Lawrence Wilson of Ainsworth was admitted last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Verna Thomas
Columbus Junction
Noah Wieland
Riverside
Lawrence Wilson
Ains Worth
Driver Dead in Hammond Race Crash
Leonard Mendenhall died after his streamlined racer spun out on the Hammond track. Emergency crews carried the car away as he hung from the cockpit with a broken neck after the fatal accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Leonard Mendenhall
Ind
Mendenhall
Maquoketa Commencement Occurs as Moyle Granddaughters Graduate
Mr and Mrs W R Brown of 1008 East Main attended Maquoketa high school commencement last Wednesday where granddaughter Ruth Moyle graduated. Another granddaughter Margaret Moyle graduated from Grinnell College this week. Mrs David Haney Kenneth and David Haney of Topeka Kansas and Lynn Haney of Moline Illinois plan to leave tonight after attending Phillip K Haney funeral yesterday afternoon. They stayed at Mrs Ennis Shaw's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Brown
East Main Street
Maquoketa
Ruth Moyle
Aquoketa High School
Margaret Moyle
Grinnell College
David Haney
Kenneth and
Topeka, Kans
Lynn Haney
Moline
Phillip K. Haney
Ennis Shaw
Death of Junction farmer George Masonholder at 73
George Masonholder 73 retired farmer of Columbus Junction died this morning after a heart attack. Funeral set for Friday afternoon at two with Rev. W A Bloomauiat of the Methodist church officiating. Burial in Columbus City cemetery. Survived by widow Blanche Davison Masonholder two sons Guy and Lloyd three daughters Hazel Hanft Emma Gage and Wilma OConner eleven grandchildren one great grandson brother Henry Letts sister Celesta Groghan Muscatine county. Born October 15 1866 in Muscatine County. Married February 17 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
George Masonholder
W. A. Bloomauiat
Methodist Church
Columbus City Cemetery
George Masonholuder
Muscatine County
Christopher Masonholder
Blanche Davison
Nichols
Louisa
Muscatine
Here
1. C. O. Flodge
Guy
Lloyd
Hazel Hanft
Emma Gage
Letts
Wilma O'Conner
Davenport
Henry
Celesta Groghan
Mueentine
Four nominations go to convention lacking 35 percent
Nearly complete returns show Jes sie M Parker of Lake Mills with 33 percent and still possible to reach 35 percent. Commerce commissioner nomination looks secure with two to be chosen needing 17.5 percent. Governor Kraschel and Wilson receive nominations without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jessie M. Parker
Lake Mills
B. M Richardson
David D. Long
N. G. Kraschel
George A. Wilson
Harry B. Thompson
Muscatine
Earl G. Miller
Des Moines
C. BR. Akers
Ottumwa
W. G. C. Bagley
Mason City
Fred J. Everett
Albia
Mark Thornburg
Emmetsburg
John K. Valentine
Center
Operator to remove left eye for Frank Skipton at Lutheran hospital
Frank Skipton, patient at Lutheran hospital in Des Moines since Friday, was scheduled for a noon operation today to remove his left eye. No condition report had yet been received by early afternoon. Leek Wede of Wellman toured town this morning with a chopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Skipton
Lutheran
Des Moines
Leek Wede
Wellman Wa Chopper
Local visitors and residents seen in town today
Mr and Mrs Ray Blanken of Ainsworth were in town shopping. Ralph Munro of Fairfield was a business visitor. J M Rabinovitz of Des Moines also visited on business. Mr and Mrs HL EF Rukea of Mount Pleasant visited with their son and daughter in law Walter Rukgaber. Frederick Brush of Shenandoah was visiting friends in Washington this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Blanken
Ainsworth
Ralph Munro
Fairfield
J. M. Rabinovitz
Des Moines
HL. EF. Rukeaber
Mount Pleasant
Walter Rukgaber
Frederick Brush
Shenandoah
Washington
Graded Lambs Bring Big Price at Farm Bureau Demo
At a sheep grading and selling demonstration sponsored by the Farm Bureau and directed by Prof. C. W. McDonald state extension specialist, bids topped Chicago market levels. Fifty two head of good to choice lambs brought 10.65 while culls sold up to 9.50. one animal was graded prime. Cloyd Knupp of Cedar Township had the prime animal. If interest continues another session may be held in about three weeks to grade and sell remaining lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
C. W. McDonald
Chicago
Cedar Township
Dunkerton visitors and Iowa City commencement ties
Shirley Grinnell of Dunkerton visits her uncle and aunt Joe and Mrs Duen for two weeks. Anesthetists Miss Feller and Miss McNellis will dine with the Dues. Mrs. Julius Kunik and her daughter Betty Braverman attended University of Iowa commencement in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Grinnell
Dunkerton
Joe Duen
Mary Isabelle
Keota
Washington
F. F. Marsh
Mayme Burkhadg
Kathryn Bartosky
Iowa City
Advertising scammers target Painesville merchants
Local merchants warned about Standard Advertising Company of Painesville Ohio soliciting ads claiming authorization by Pythian Sisters Temple of Washington. Claims that recipes and Chamber of Commerce approval were false. Some funds remain in Washington and will be returned where possible. Notify the Chamber of Commerce if you paid cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Advertising Company
Painesville
Ohio
Pythian Sisters Temple of
Washington
The
Chamber of Commerce
Annual Oil Contract Awarded by Council
Washington city council accepted the Washington Oil company for furnishing gasoline and oil to the police street and water works departments for the current year. The company has held the contract for the past year. The council also approved buying a Missouri asphalt car for street repairs including West Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City Council
Washington Oil Company
West Madison
Weather snapshot notes warm day and cool night
The report records a high of 74 degrees and a low of 48 degrees from last night, indicating a mild day followed by a cooler overnight period.
Scout Troop 32 Members Play Softball After Meeting
Members of Troop 32 of Joy Scouts met at the U P church yesterday evening and walked to the Lincoln school grounds where they played softball until dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Joy Scouts
U. P Church
Lincoln Ecchool
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Coral Bell
Westport
Wolf Floral CO
Tiridge
A. E. Atchison
By Edwin Finch
Alka Seltzer
BROMO
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Miles Nervine
SAL Hepatica
Lemmon's Pharmacy
FITCH
Henry Carris
J. C. Carris
Hancock, VI
Killoclet
Hancock
Christian Church
F. E. Berry
Victor Westphal
John Westphal
D. F. Macon
Gordon Carstensen
Stephens
Myrla Stephens
Edgar Porter
Louise
Loyall
Kentucky
B. M. Kurtz
Wilma Kurtz
Burlington
Frank Kurtz
Ira E. Lute
Denver
Colo
Geo. Masonholder
Gillette
Wearin
Meyers
Richardson
Byerhoff
Dickinson
Thurston
Sordens
Iowa
Provenworth
Leon Beatty Post
Legion
State Legion
Picnie
Boice
Legion Post
C. A. Boice
J. C. Boice
Dale Voorhees
Bill Brown
Carl Voorhees
Maynardd Brown
Legion of Iowa
Legion Posts
Joe Duea
Leon Beatty
Chicago Market
Pythian Sisters Temple
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Council
Deal
Washington Oi Co
C. V. Crull
Nelly Dons
Gibsons
Nelly Don
Nelletta Rayon
Nellaiie Rayon
Rojthschld’s
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