Local Social Roundup Also Notices of Water Rent and Death
Mr and Mrs J L McGraw and Leroy and Mr and Mrs H J Brenneman spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids visiting Ruth McGraw and the caping exercises at the Nurses Home. Water rent is due March 1 1939 with 10 percent discount if paid by March 10 at the city clerk. Carl Replogle family moved from Living Lake area to Carl Roberts farm near Washington DC. Mayme Burich left for Iowa City after the death of Loretta Bartosky in Iowa City. Fresh eggs 14 cents per dozen from Reister Bros 308. Mrs Ruby Dankwardt and others attended the Davenport wedding of Alice Hanley and James Morrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McGraw
Leroy
H. J. Brenneman
Cedar Rapids
Ruth McGraw
Miss McGraw
Edd Gretter
Nadine
Florence Smith
Keota
Carl Replogle
Cloyce Stewart
Living Lake
Carl Roberts
Washington
Mayme Burich
Iowa City
Loretta Bartosky
Joe Bartosky
Miss Bartosky
Ruby Dankwardt
M. Dennison
Marion Thompson
Tri Cities
Alice Hanley
James Morrett
Davenport
Hospital Birth and Admissions Noted in Local Journal
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Wesley Ramsey of Washington are parents of a son born at 9 20 this morning weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Richard Coulburn of Ainsworth was admitted last night for treatment. Freida Rabenold of Ainsworth underwent an appendectomy. Mrs W Hinerman of Keota underwent a tonsillectomy. Mrs Earl Simpson was admitted Monday evening instead of Everette Simpson as stated in yesterday's Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Ramsey
Washington
Richard Coulburn
Ainsworth
Freida Rabenold
Earl Simpson
Everette Simpson
Local News Briefs Mixed Travel Deaths and Flu Outbreaks
Mrs. Clifford Thorne arrived from New York to attend the funeral of Mrs. W L Clapp. Guy Barclay of Minneapolis died, with services planned in Brooklyn. Water bill notices, flu absences at several schools, and local visits by residents from Chicago and St Joseph are noted amid community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Thorne
New York City
W. L. Clapp
Glen B Barclay
Charles Barclay
Brooklyn
Glen Barclay
Guy
Minneapolis
Minn
Robert Barclay
Grinnell
Guy Barclay
Barclays
Fisher and Dewey Cars Collide No Injuries Reported
Mr and Mrs Harold Fisher Betty and Jerry of Washington were bruised and shocked when their car collided with a car driven by Rev Dewey of West Chester at the intersection west of West Chester Sunday morning. Both cars were badly damaged and the Fisher family were en route to dinner at the Walter Fisher home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Davis
South
Harold Fisher
Betty
Jerry
Washington
Rev. Dewey
West Chester
Fisher
Walter Fisher
Richard Fisher
Kathleen
Ronald Mac
Haskins
Gail Rief
I am the state phrase linked to Louis XIV
The phrase L etat c est moi or I am the state is attributed to Louis XIV, the French monarch known as the Grand Monarch. It summarizes his centralized absolutist rule and the claim of royal power over the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis XIV of
France
Dependable professional service praised for integrity
Community notes emphasize a dependable and fair professional known for honesty and concientious work. Residents commend accommodating attitude and accurate, trustworthy service in local dealings.
Families at East 76 Moving to Farms in District
East 76 reports several relocations as families move to farm life. Seth Carris and the Ek Powell tenant house change, Everette Green relocates within 76 township, and Willard Ginkens family settle in Art Romine tenant house. Community activities include a Bridge Club gathering hosted by Robert Stevens with prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East 76
Seth Carris
J. Ek. Powell
Everette Green
76 Township
Willard Ginkens
Art Romine
Ed Hotle
Lester Malley
Bill Shaffer
Walter Ginkens
Bury Henderson
Richard Mayer
Oren Romine
Lloyd Miller
Warren Davis
Fury Henderson
Carl Mayer
Funeral of M. F. Hawkins at Ainsworth
Funeral services for M F Hawkins were held at the Methodist church in Ainsworth yesterday afternoon with Rev C E Coggeshall leading. Music by a quartet including Mrs W E Spes sard Mrs Sam Stephens A E Sands and Dr Frank Mahin. Pallbearers were John Krause Charles Hendrickson Alva Sands Blaine Pressley James Clegg and Lloyd Edmondson. Burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hawkins
Merritt
Quaker Leaders Plan Refugee Study Course
Quaker leaders in West Branch discussed hosting German exile scholars near the State University of Iowa to continue their work. About 400 refugees are expected at the Scattergood camp this spring, run by Iowa Quakers with the American Friends service committee in Philadelphia. University officials say they have not been contacted about admitting the scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
Germany
State University of Iowa
Scattergood
Iowa Quakers
American Friends Service Committee
Philadelphia
Penn
Iowa
Unite Three Branches of Methodism
Des Moines report on the birth of a new Methodist church formed by uniting three branches of the denomination. Details describe the planned integration and anticipated community impact.
Williamsburg Triumphs Over Kalona In Gold Medal Final
Fairfield Jale Cafe defeats Kalona 40 to 18 to take control in the Gold Medal tournament at the Y. Casey’s Cate of Washington nets 45 points, best in the two-night event, as Cantoni leads scorers with 17. Williamsburg beats Mt. Union 32 to 30. Slocum scores 16. Maplewoods edges Fairfield CCC 18 to 17. Carlton Lytle out for Williamsburg due to Marengo regional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Fairfield
Casey
Cate
Washington
Cantoni
Williamsburg
Mt. Union
Slocum
Carlton Lytle
Marengo
Maplewoods
Fairfield CCC
Casey's Cafe
Pfi Wells
Norton
Marshall
White
Whitehead
Dougherty
Birney
Burham
Carstensen
Mitchell G
Kiesey
D. Kiesey
Hughes
Totalsdale Cafe
Nelson
Miller
Eac
Swan
Perry
Bradford
Jackson
Renshaw
Totals
Drollinger
Walker
Welte
Fry
Southwick
Kern
Neffinger
Whee
Driscoll
Evanswood
O'Donnell
Hanson Eanal
Jim O'Neill
Joe O'Neill
Lytle
Romberg
Larson
Baker
Wilson
Ge Cormick c
Williams
G. Cormick
Iowa Hawks Aim to Finish Strong Against Minnesota
Iowa prepares for a final Big Ten showdown with Minnesota after a dominant win over Northwestern. Captain Ben Stephens climbs to third in scoring with 119 points in 9 games as Iowa eyes revenge after a January loss to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Minnesota
University of Iowa
Northwestern
Hawkeyes
Gophers
Swift Blutins
Wildcat
Ben Stephens
Dehner
Illnois
Hull
Ohio State
Iowa
Minneapolis
Stephens
Somsen
Des Moines Speaker Outlines Union of Methodist Branches
Fred Huebner of Des Moines presented plans for unifying the three branches of American Methodism. The unification committee aims to form one church by joining the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Methodist Church South, and the Methodist Protestant Church, solidifying a stronger evangelistic force nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
America
Fred Huebner
Unification Committee
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
South
Methodist Protestant Church
Storm relief party aids stroke patient in Malvern
A striking mercy convoy led by Dr J A Parsons and aided by a snowplow and a wrecker reached Guy Breeding who had suffered a stroke two weeks earlier. The four mile trek southwest through heavy snow was completed in under two hours to reach the Breeding home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Guy Breeding
J. A. Parsons
Dr. Parsons
Hoston Wins Two Bouts in Chicago Boxing Meet
George Hoston of Washington won two matches in the 147 pound class at the Golden Gloves show in Chicago and reached the third round. He outboxed Orie Lytel of South Bend Indiana over three rounds as Lytel remained on his feet at the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoston
Washington
Chicago
Orrie Lytel
South Bend
Ind
Lytel
Riverside Triumphs Highlight Tri County Basketball Night
Riverside swept Riverside contests as the Cyvelines defeated Riverside 27 to 24 while the Cyelones fell 24 to 01. Riverside led 8 to 7 at the hall, the league’s champion team, with the boys heading to the National Tournament at Mt Pleasant on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Crawfordsville
Cyelonettes
Cyelones
Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Sheet metal work and furnace repairs
Durable repairs offered for furnaces and blowers with venting pipes and roofing. Includes smoke and brooders pipes, spouting, hot waterers, and chicken waterers with xog-free cable.
Demons Face Muscatine In Riverside Tourney Opener
Washington high school coach Kenneth Kimberling plans to take eleven players to the sectional basketball tournament at Riverside for the Class A opener against Muscatine. The team, hampered by colds, will rely on reserves Moyron White Bob Anderson Rob Lowe and others as they seek an opening win in a potentially torrid contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moach
Kenneth Kimberling
Washington High School
Riverside
Washington
Muscatine
Washington and
Demons
Kimberlin
Seals Eager to Wrestle Atkinson in Washington Show
W F W committee head A E Palmer says Corilla Seals sent a letter declaring eagerness to meet Jack Atkinson on the mat at Washington Thursday night. Seals predicts a victory and the Seals Atkinson bout is billed as a top match of the season with two big rough rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Palmer
W. F. W. Athletic Show Committee
Davenport Woman and Washington Man Wed at St Johns
Alice Hanley of Davenport and John Morrett of Washington were married Sunday at 1 PM in St. Johns Methodist parsonage by Rev. J. Arthur Young. Guests included the bride's sister and Des Moines visitors. Both attended Washington schools. she worked at J C Penney in Davenport and he works for Risk Construction. They will reside in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hanley
Davenport
John Morrett
Washington
St. John’s Methodist Church
J. Arthur Young
W. @. Thompson
Richmond's Old Town Ties and Prairie Trade Echoes
The article notes Richmond’s aging streets and churches, nearby villages like Yatton and Daytonville, and Wellman absorbing Riverside. It details a small population of about 200 in Richmond and 170 residents along the English river with a mix of bachelors, spinsters, and widows. It also mentions local cattle trade activity and prices paid for calves and stock cows in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Street
Daytonville
Old Yatton
George Stumpf
Washington
South Street
Robt
Welte
Jefferson
Winter
Buchannan Streets
Pierce Stret
Richmond
U. S
Yatton
Wassonville
Pilot-Burg
Riverside
Dayton
Wellman
S.W. Corner
English River
Iowa City
John Schmidt
Joe Belka
Lydia Horak
25000 Iowa Farmers Move in Ames on Moving Day
Approximately 25,000 farmers in Iowa including owners and tenants are expected to participate in the annual farm moving day. Economist Rainer Schickele of Iowa State College notes the number is similar to past decade trends and cites census figures showing movement rates among tenants and owners in 1934 and earlier years. The Iowa Farm Tenancy Committee has influenced landlord tenant relationships, he adds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Rainer Schickele
Iowa State Colle
Iowa Farm Tenancy Committee
Schickele
Funeral of Mrs. Clapp
Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Thorne Clapp were held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church with Dr. Arthur Atack in charge. Pallbearers were C. V. Crull Dave Benson R. E. Shannon Elwin Lewis R. Brown and Joe Wright. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Thorne Clapp
Methodist Church
Arthur Atack
C. V. Crull
Dave Benson
R. E. Shannon
Elwin Lewis
R. &. Brown
Joe Wright
Elm Grove Cemetery
State Printing Board Sealed Bids Sought for 1989 Work
The State Printing Board will accept sealed bids until 11 00 A M Friday March 2 1989 for state printing work and materials. Specifications may be obtained from David F Brown Superintendent of Printing State House Des Moines Iowa 1312.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Printing Board
David F. Brown
State House
Des Moines
Iowa
History of Richmond Traced by Arnold Authority
In a March 1 note Alvin C. Hasty discusses Richmond history via I N Arnold born 1857 who kept dates and events. He states Richmond was platted in 1840, correcting a 1838 claim and naming streets Main Hickory and others from Washington to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin C. Hasty
Richmond
I. N. Arnold
English River
Stanley Vodicka
Washington
Iowa City
McCooke
O'Laughlin's Grove
Pilotburg
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Wolf Floral CO
Macon
Red
Reister Bros
W. ©. Hinerman
Geo. F. Davis
Ottumwa
Miami
Florida
Mildred Shebeck
Pioneer Drug Store
John Shebeck
Reisters
William
Gladys
Iowa Avenue
Bill Rice
St. Joseph
C. H. Woods
Woods
Mr. Rice
Carthage
Burl Pringle
Thornburg
Jean
Augusta Lester
Ella Shively
Cedar Falls
Clarence Berkhoff
the Evening Journal
Lois Moore
Helen Kamerow
W. J. Roudabush
Centennial
Lincoln
Wallace
Wallace School
Dewey
Lemmon
the Store of Friendly Service
Quaker Leaders
New Methodist Church
Caseys
Cotter
Washington Alley Cats
Cooperatives
Conesville
Fairfield Jale Cafe
Thrapp
Tania
Finke
Gray
Sls
Griffith
Ashmead
Singleton
Hester
Jackovich
Semimal
Neff
Kruger
Hoston
Musca
State Printing
CG. V. Crull
Arnold Authority
Life Insurance
Ruebsam Agganey
Nicola Ble
Harry Doagherty
Harry
Ladies & Children
Peter
Grahams Department Stores
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