Bankrupt Whittaker Opposition Date Fixed for Discharge
District Court in Davenport sets June 12 1937 as the deadline for creditors and others with an interest to file written appearances and specifications opposing the discharge of Martin L Whittaker. Referee in Bankruptcy L Brookhart signs the order from Washington Iowa.
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District Court OF the
United States
Southern District of
Iowa
Bpavenport
Sail
Davenport Town
Waid
Washington
L Brookhart
Lankruptcy
Peculiar Tortoise Facts Put Historians In A Pinch
A Washington Post writer claims tortoises are ideal informants as they outlive other animals and show high intelligence. South Sea giants live about 150 years typically, reaching full size in 20 years. Their health and bulk come from a diet that includes meat and abundant greens and berries for dessert.
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Washington Post
South Sea Islands
Mabie M Fagan Receives Drake University Scholarship
Mabie Mercaret Fagen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fagen has earned a Drake University scholarship in the college of fine arts for her high school dramatics record. She graduated with Keota High School class of 1927. Also noted is a trip by Miss Harriett Mendenning and Mrs. W P Littlefield to Indiana Pa for the Women’s Missionary Societies convention with side visits in Lexington Ky and Chicago.
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Ry Kate Glover
Keota
Mabie Mercaret Fagen
Walter Fagen
College of Fine Arts
Drake University
Harriett Mendenning
W. P Littlefield
Indiana
Women's Missionary Societies of the
United Presbyterian Ochyy*h
Miss Clendenninge
Keokuk
Junction Pastor's Father Dies After Auto Accident
C. Bloomquist 78, father of Rev. Victor A. Bloomquist of the Junction Methodist church, died in a Dixon hospital from injuries after a Monday collision with a freight train near Dixon. Funeral services will be held in Cantril, Iowa, Saturday.
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Martha Butler
Columpus Junction
C. Bloomquist
Victor A. Bloomaquist
Dixon
von Rey
Sidney
Iowa
Mro
Fay Foster
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Varrot Vocabulary Parrots Show Advanced Word Association
An article notes intelligent gray African parrots can acquire a 100 word vocabulary and form associations that produce startling effects. Researchers describe training methods and observed outcomes in cognitive tests and real tasks.
Make 'Em Believe It In Trollope Novel The ixed Period
The passage asserts men are useful only up to forty, and at sixty should spend a year in contemplation before submitting to chloroforming. The tone satirizes gender and aging with a dubious social rule embedded in the text.
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Anthony Trollope
Farmer's Caution on Potatoes and Tax Payer Burden
A farmer notes that success means preserving old potatoes as new crop comes in. He criticizes government spending as excess that harms the taxpayer. The remark reflects concern over fiscal policy and agricultural timing.
Druggist McDaniel Tops Hog Market at 11.50
L GkO reports druggist L McDaniel leading hog sales at 11.50 per unit. Weather outlook shows unsettled tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures on the way.
Local social notes from Mt. Pleasant and region
Items include weddings engagements and showers for Neda Haney Cherie McElhinney and Stewart Wilson plus Miss Margolin visiting relatives in Yankton. Guests attend races circuses buses expand between Moline and Des Moines. Community events feature Legion Auxiliary radio talent contest Camp Fire outings and scholarship awards at Northwestern University.
Cleveland Pier Company founded to build harbor facilities
The Cleveland Pier Company, the first Ohio firm formed to erect piers, was authorized by law to construct a pier harbor wharves and warehouses on Lake Erie’s south shore at Cleveland to aid ships and encourage commerce.
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Ohio
Cleveland Pier Company
Lake Erie
Cleveland
English Becomes Native Tongue for English Kings
The article notes that English only became the kings' native language during Henry IVs reign. Previously French and Latin dominated court language through the fourteenth century.
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Henry IV
England
Riverside Flower Show Draws Large Display and Awards
The Riverside Garden club showcased 203 exhibits from 28 exhibitors at the Riverside Methodist church basement with Mrs. Carlton Wilson as judge. About 1600 visitors viewed the flowers as ribbons were awarded across divisions including roses, teas and perennials, climbers, and annuals, highlighting numerous first and second places for individual growers.
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Riverside
Riverside Garden Club
Methodist Church
Carlton Wilson
Washington
Flags Display Rules for Flag Day Observance
The Woman's Relief Corps requests business houses around the square display flags on Monday June 14 Flag Day. Rules prohibit using the flag as drapery or as a ceiling cover and require proper handling with the union facing observers left on walls and north on over street. Flags should fly aloft and be kept free from disrespect and contact with vehicles or trains.
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Woman's Relief Corps
United States
Floral and Sweepstakes Winners Reported in Local Show
Readers note results from a garden club event with multiple prize categories. Winners include Mrs. W. Walsh for best old fashioned bouquet, Mrs. Anna Kern for second place, and W. N. Crozier for House plants Gloxinia first. Cactus and African Violet titles awarded to Mrs. C S Cummings and Mrs. William O Loughlin. Sweepstakes top honors go to Mrs. William O Loughlin for Peonies and Roses, with Mrs. Joseph W. Mel receiving Iris.
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Divison I
Poontes
William Spencer
Mere Howard T. Holt
Joseph
Mellecker
Anna Kern
Jorenh
Jos. W
Wr Spenner
Divicon
Ira Coon
Eerond
Amma Kern
Joseph Stroneky
C.J. Karel Pirk
Mre
Tra Coon
Wm. O'Loughlin
FE. W. Ford
Nest
Tris
Jos. W. Melecker
John Tener
Firet
William O'Loughlin
Peter Mougin
William Ingram
Wm. O'Loighiin
Rose Dantremont
Joseph W. Mellecker
Norval Flynn
Alma G. Ort
Jose Dautremont
Johny Knittel
Wr O Leuehlin
Richie Godlove
Joseph Stransky
Vines
Joseph W. Webecker
White
BE. W. Ford
William Spenner
Jos. Heitzman
Jos
Linsley
Dianthus
A. Pinks
John Knittel
Metamus
Lily Elegans
Tener
Porpy
Oriental
Anna Kernb
Geet
Pest
Joe Mellecker
Hell
Apna Kera
W. Walsh
W. N. Crozier
C. S. Cummings
Joseph Knebel
Wiliam O'Loughlin
William O'Louchlin
Joseph W. Mellocker
Iris
Short Chester visits by Dr and Mrs Edwards
Dr Ralph Edwards and his wife from Centerville visited in Chester with his parents Mr and Mrs M Edwards in Washington on Wednesday. P B Gray, former M E pastor now in Unionville Missouri, is a patient of Dr Edwards at St Joseph Mercy hospital Centerville and is improving after a serious operation. Fernpiore Hamm, who went to St Louis, has secured a Walgreens soda fountain job. Mrs A W McAlain spoke at Knoxville for the W F M S last Sunday.
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R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
Ralph Edwards
Centerville
Knoxville
Re. Lon Bauer
W. P. Hicka
Letta Sankey
Community notices and church events update
A year at the Al Averetine home ends with a Thursday departure to Minneapolis for better travel connections from Columbus Junction. Dorothy Ferguson attends the Pioneer Institute in Mt Pleasant. The M E church and United Presbyterian church host services Sunday. Mrs. Coffer recounts an East trip at a ladies meeting. Centre College choir member Bruce Gardner leads 42 singers touring the East with 13 engagements in major cities.
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al Averetine
Minneapolis
Minn
Richard Worstell
Columbus Junction
M. E. Shurch
United Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Ferguson
Pioneer Institute
Mt Pleasant
Th Ladies and Society
M. Ft Church
I. EB. Coffer
Angelfort
Bruce Gardner
Acapella Choir
Centre College
Pella
Euth East
Omaha
Wroke
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Miss Jewe! Petersen
Friendship Club Luncheon Hosts Games at Home
Mrs. Nellie Juzeler and Miss Lydia Juzeler hosted the Friendship Club luncheon at Nellie Juzeler’s home. Nineteen members and two guests attended a color themed yellow and white six course buffet with sunburst roses as centerpieces. Members spent the afternoon playing various games.
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Nellie Juzeler
Mise Lydia Juzeler
Friendship Club
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Sioux City
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