Will contest filed over Vaclav Yansky estate in Washington County
Papers filed in district court by Byington and Bate of Iowa City contest the will of Vaclav Yansky who died in January. The plaintiffs Joseph Yansky, Frank Yansky and Bessie Dutler Novy are sons and granddaughter of the deceased. Defendants include widow Mary Yansky and stepmother to the sons, Albert Yancky and Frances Yancky Chabal, along with Joseph Chabal and executor F. E B. Skola. The petition claims weakness of mind at signing and alleges undue influence to secure bequests.
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Washington County
J. D. Glasgow
District Court
Byington & Bate
Iowa City
Vaclav Yansky
Richmond
Frank Yansky
Joseph Yansky
Bessie Dutler Novy
Mary Yansky
Albert Yancky
Frances Yansky
Anna Chabal
Joseph Chaba
F. E B. Skola
Vaclav Yanesky
Albert
Yansky
Telepathy Demonstration Charms Washington Lions Club
Members of the Washington Lions club enjoyed a telepathy demonstration by Leslie Dunlap assisted by Reade McCrory and Dallas Zimmerman. Dunlap pressed slips to his forehead to decipher written questions while the group applauded and a message was drafted to President George McDaniel at the International Lions convention. Dr. J. Rossa gave a vocational talk on banking, outlining the three requisites for credit: character capacity and capital.
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Washington Lions Club
Leslie Dunlap
M. T. EB
Mr. Dunlap
Reade McCrory
Leslie
Phil Crail
Dallas Zimmerman
George McDaniel
Omaha
J. Rossa
Roxs
Will contests and probate request in estate case
The document seeks to have the will declared invalid and the probate set aside. It asks that the deceased be declared intestate and the estate disposed of under intestate succession rules.
Smith Daughters Plan Alaska Summer Sojourn
Katharine and Gertrude Smith of Minneapolis expect to spend their summer vacation in Alaska. They are daughters of Mrs. Joseph Smith, former Washington residents well known in the city.
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Katharine
Gertrude Smith
Minneapolis
Alaska
Joseph Smith
Washington
Mission Women Convene July 6 at Columbus City
The forty first annual convention of the Women's Missionary Society of Keokuk Presbytery United Presbyterian Church will be held at Columbus City on July 6. Delegations from Washington and nearby towns are expected. The program covers devotions, reports, committees, junior hour, missionary talk, and an evening address with lunch and entertainment for distant guests.
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Women's Missionary Society of
FE. J. Clarke
LeClaire
Columbus City
Marietta Hamilton
India
R. W. Jamieson
Chas. Johnson
Legion Auxiliary to Have Float in Parade
American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting with light attendance due to rain. Plans for the July 4th celebration include a concession on the east side of the square and a float in the parade. A committee chair is set and several members listed, with a summer vacation in July and August.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Toons
Ann& Grayson
H. Guther
BB. OF
Boswick
Clara Wagle
Edith Otto
Lucy Dempsey
Mildred Rice
Oakdale
Chas Brown
Will Motor to Hear Dr McMichael Address
Members of the Hin community will travel to Ainsworth this evening to hear Dr T H McMichael of Monmouth College speak. The address closes the presbyterial young people's convention of the United Presbyterian church now in session. Earlier Rev Neal D McClanahan, once of Washington and longtime missionary in Begot, gave the afternoon address.
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Hin
Ainsworth
T. H. McMichael
Monmouth College
United Presbyterian Church
Neal D. McClanahan
Washington
Bggot
Local Club and Church Notices Read Aloud
Announcement Mrs George Hotle to entertain the W C club Thursday afternoon at 112 Damascum Shrine No 10 holds regular meeting Thursday evening at the Commercial club rooms at 7 oclock Ladies Aid society Methodist church meets Friday at two oclock at the church Chapter 1 PB O holds regular meeting at Mrs W W Wilsons home 102 E 2nd St change notice The third unit Ladies Aid Society June social in basement of Ainsworth Methodist churchThursday afternoon June 26 KE 8S called meeting for initiation Friday June 27 at 7 p m The 4th section to entertain 15
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Damascum Shrine No
Ladies Aid Society
the Methodist Church
PB. O
W. W. Wilson
E. 2Nd St
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church of
Ainsworth
P.m
Local Visitors Stop by Area Homes
Oma Ruth Ilsenberger of Lohrville visits aunt Mrs. J. W. Warner. Opal White of Crawfordsville spent time shopping in Washington. Otto Michels is in town for a brief visit.
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Oma Ruth Iisenberger
Lohrville
J. W. Warner
Opal White
Crawfordsville
Washington
Otto Michels
Boy Scouts Keep Busy at Camp Whip Poor Will
The Iowa City Camp Whip-Poor-Will weeklong session ended with high marks for Washington patrols in inspection baseball track and swimming. Several scouts earned 2nd class badges and Honor Scout status while a town election and mock court added community flavor to the camp experience.
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Whip-Poor
Iowa City
West Liberty
Washington
Crocker and Bailey
Childs
Simpson and Elder
Darwin Roose
Earnest Simpson
Dave Elder
John Westphal
Carleton Lytle
Wayne Brown
Wayne
Carleton
North Liberty
Mr. Gowens
John Lchriber
John Russell
Howard Thiendoe
Buse
Burchard
Log Waller” Club
Mr. Buss
Lchriber
Sarnest Simpson
Kern
Funeral services for Charles H. Fishburn
Funeral services for Charles H. Fishburn were held at his Crawfordsville home at 2 30 PM Tuesday. Rev James led the rites assisted by Rev Porter and a Presbyterian quartette with Mrs Buxbaum at the piano. Pallbearers were Harry Paschal Henry Hagie Waldo Wells Robert Ferguson Joseph Murphy and Smylie Taylor. Interment followed at Crawfordsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Fishburn
Charles H. Fishburn
Crawfordsville
Mr. James
Charce
Porter
Presbyterian Church
Buxbaum
Harry Paschal
Henry Hagie
Waldo Wells
Robert Ferguson
Joseph Murphy
Smylie Taylor
Crawfordaville
Mrs Glen Porter and Grace Visit Ainsworth After Sisters Home
Mrs Glen Porter and her daughter Grace traveled to Ainsworth last evening following a visit at the home of her sister Mrs John Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Porter
Grace
Ainsworth
John Stewart
Underwood First Nomination Bid Sparks Colorado Scene
A two hundred pound policeman helps gavel in Underwood as Colorado delegates clash over a state standard. McAdoo supporters stage a massive demonstration led by Phelan with bands, trumpets, banners, and pageantry before Smith and other groups rally in a noisy, lasting rally.
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Colorado
Bob Jefferson
Denver
Phelan
California
W. M. McAdoo
McAdoo
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