Cardinals Prepare For Parsons College Visitors Friday
Coach George Freshwaters announced a Friday basketball game here with a Parsons college team, described as a strong combination and not the regular Parsons lineup. The matchup aims to keep the Cardinals sharp for next week’s state tournament, with venue to be decided soon. Burlington and Albia also agreed to a Blackhawk conference playoff game in Burlington, while Albia declined to play on Washington court.
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George Freshwaters
Cardinals
Parsons College
Freshwaters
Burlington
Albia
Blackhawk
Washington Court
Arranging to Float Loans for Farmers
Washington reports rapid setup for drought affected farmers to obtain government food loans totaling 20 million dollars. Ten thousand loan blanks head to Memphis St Louis and Grand Forks as applications flood in from 21 states. Two loan types include capital formation for agricultural credit firms and rehabilitation of agriculture under Hoover aligned terms. Secretary Hyde leads the program.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Hoover
Memphis St. Louis
Grand Forks
N. D
Doles
Hyde
Elderly Mrs McCall Injured in Morning Fall
Mrs Emma McCall, also known as Mrs R T McCall, age ninety about, residing with Mrs Jennie Alexander, fell in her room this morning and it is feared her hip is broken. She was taken to the hospital and recalls nothing decisive about the accident. She managed to reach her bed and summoned Mrs Alexander.
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Emma McCall
R. T. McCall
Jennie Alexander
Mrs. Minerva Nichols R N Grace Hill Dies at 75
Mrs Minerva Nichols age 75 widow of Daniel Nichols died at 2 15 Sunday morning at the home of her nephew Lloyd Hayes seven miles southwest of Washington Pneumonia was the cause funeral services Tuesday at Grace Hill Moravian church at two o clock conducted by Rev Roy L Seems burial in Sandy Hook cemetery The body lies at ILA Jones funeral home until Tuesday morning
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Minerva Nichols
Daniel Nichols
Lloyd Hayes
Washington
Grace Hill
Hayes
Grace Will Moravian Church
Roy L. Seems
Sandy Hook
Ila Jones
Minerva Wine
Cyrus and
Caroline Rine
Tippecanoe County
Indiana
Brighton
Arkansas
Nichola
G O. Dunbar
Wellston
Lottie Saidla
Crawfordsville
Edgar Rine
Darlington
Ind
Jane Dunbar
Nicholy
Dunkard Church
Moravian Church
Cooking School to Be Led by Ruth Campbell Next Week
The Evening Journal invites Washington and Vicinity housewives to a free four day cooking school at City Hall next Tuesday through Friday. Ruth Campbell, nationally known cookery authority, will demonstrate kitchen methods and time saving devices with a modern demonstration kitchen. Question blanks, daily recipes, and market baskets will be awarded as gifts to attendees.
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Ruth Campbell
Evening Journal
City Hall
Campbell
Journal
Washington
Supreme Court Upholds Woodmen Rate Revision
The Supreme Court today upheld the 1929 insurance rate revision by the Modern Woodmen of America, dismissing an appeal challenging the Illinois statute under which the change was made. Protestors formed the National Fraternal Protective Association in Springfield to protect member rights, with A B Rowland J Z Wilmert J F Comstock and L G Pefferle among organizers and Turman A Snell and Frank C Smith among incorporators and directors.
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Woodmen of America
Supreme Court
Springfield
Woodview
America Today
Fraternity
Beneficial Insurance Association
National Frateryal Protective Association
A. B. Rowland
J. Z. Wilmert
J. F Comstock
L. G. Pefferle
Turman A. Snell Carlinville
Incorporators
Frank C
County Red Cross Meeting Announced
The Washington County Red Cross will hold its annual greeting at the city library tomorrow evening on the second floor. The executive committee urges all interested to attend at 7:80 p.m. A full report of the year’s county activities will be presented.
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Washington County Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Young people stage debate at the Y after church services
About sixty youths gathered for a debate on the resolution That America is a Christian nation. Aileen Milligan and Dave Fulton argued affirmatively while Mary Briley and Clifford Baker argued negatively. the five judges awarded the affirmative a narrow victory.
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America
Aileen Milligan
Dave Fulton
Mary Briley
Clifford Baker
McComab-Clase
Wilms Walker
A. A. Vinz
Dive Fulton
Young People's Interchurch Council
Union Young People’s
Rotary oratorical contest at junior college March 19
The Rotary Club sponsors a junior college oratorical contest at the high school on Thursday March 19 directed by Miss Alberta Montgomery. The contest began in 1928 with a medal for first place and a cash prize for second. Rotarians funded the scholastic activity from the start.
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Althea Montgomery
Rotarians
Washington County Leads Iowa Red Cross Drive
Des Moines reports show Iowa Red Cross chapters contributed heavily to drought relief. Washington County stands top among 1981 chapters with 997.14 dollars against a 700 dollar quota, and the state total surpasses 95 000 with gifts over 100 000. A display of major gifts from Washington merchants will be unveiled at the final session Friday at City Hall. Attendees are urged to note sessions next week Tuesday through Friday starting 2 PM after 1 PM doors open, with pencil and notebook recommended for jotting practical home tips.
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Des Moines
Iowa Red Cross
Fund For Relief
Washington County
Washington
Campbell
Two Women Injured After Being Struck by Car
Miss Ida Cavender and Miss Teresa Quinn were injured about 7 15 P M when they stepped in front of a car driven by Harley Kennedy at the northeast corner of the square. Hazel Siberts was knocked down but uninjured. Cavender sustained bruises a dislocated finger back and side injuries. Quinn knee injuries with ligament damage.
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Ida Cavender
Teresa Quinn
Washington County Hospital
Harley Kennedy
Hazel Siberts
Miss Cavender
Miss Quinn
Funeral services for Marion O Loughlin held at local funeral home
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at L A Jones Funeral Home for Marion O Loughlin with Dr F W Eastwood in charge. Pallbearers included Dr George Woods of Geneseo Illinois D W Harvey Henry Batley C J Wilson Frank Wilson and Orville Elder. Members of G A R Sons of Veterans and the Masons attended. Masonic grave service followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Marion
O'Loughlin
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
F. W. Eastwood
George Woods
Geneseo, Ill
DW. Harvey
Henry Batley
C. J. Wilson
Frank Wilson
Orville Elder
Sons of Veterans
Masons
Woodlawn
Students compete in annual contest with Iowa City meet on May 1
The text shows annual awards and rankings from 1920s to 1930s with Norman Sage Margaret Corbin Jane Godfrey Anna Marie Anderson Priscilla Morrison and Everstine Daniels. Current preparations for the March 19 contest indicate strong student interest and an engaging program. The probable winner is to enter the junior college forensic meet in Iowa City on May 1.
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Norman Sage
Margaret Corbin
Jane Godfrey
Anna Marie Anderson
Priscilla Morrison
Everstine Daniels
Iowa City
No Bids Yet For Muscle Shoals Lease
President Hoover has received no formal bid to lease the Muscle Shoals fertilizer plant and expects none before Congress adjourns. Alabama officials had urged Henry Ford to bid, but none has come. The White House notes the absence of offers strengthens Hoover’s opposition to the Muscle Shoals bill as War Department probes continue.
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Hoover
Muscle Shoals
Congress
White Holl
Henry Ford
Alabama
War Department
White House
Department
Roof Fire Strikes William Putnam Home in Town
A roof fire damaged the William Putnam residence at 908 East Third Street yesterday morning. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with chemicals. It marked the fourth roof fire in town in one week.
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William Putnam
East Third Street
George Ward Purchases Rickey Barber Shop
George W. Ward took possession of the S. T. Rickey barber shop at 209 South Iowa Avenue. Rickey sold due to ill health and plans to spend more time outdoors. Urwin Hasty and F. A. Sherbeck will remain, with Ward keeping current prices and hours. the shop may be renamed the George Ward barber shop.
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George W. Ward
S. T. Rickey
Iowa Avenue
Mr. Rickey
Urwin Hasty
F. A. Sherbeck
George Ward
Death of C W Busby ends longtime Washington manufacturer
Charles Wilson Busby a leading Washington farm equipment maker and senior partner of C W Busby and Co died at his home 608 East Washington street after a year of declining health. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at L A Jones funeral home with Elm Grove cemetery burial. He was born near Royalton Ohio April 22 1858 and moved to Iowa as a child before settling in Washington. He married Mary J Scott in 1881 and survived by children Harlie S Bessie F Harvey E Mrs Crull and Mrs Joe McConnell among others.
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Charles Wilson Busby
Washington
C. W. Busby and Co
East
Washington Street
L. A. Jones
Elm Grove
C. W. Busby
Busbys
Methodist Church
Busby
Stryker
Methodist Sunday School
East Prairie
Britain France and Italy reach naval accord in London pact
Washington reports the navy department moved to disarm the battleship Wyoming and begin demilitarizing the Utah and Florida as part of the London treaty. Paris notes the accord limits future warship construction to 25 000 tons and may modify the Washington agreement. French leaders Laval Briand and Dumont describe the accord as satisfactory and influential on future Italy relations.
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U.P
Navy Department
Wyoming
Utah
Florida
Paris
United States
France
Great Britain
Italy
Council of Ministers
Japan
Pierre Laval
United Press
Aristide Briand
Charles Dumont
Briand
Elmer Bergquist Dies in Chicago Accident
Elmer Bergquist age 52 died from injuries in an accident in Chicago. His parents Mr. and Mrs. John Bergquist of East Main street received the news via his younger brother Frank. The body would be brought to Washington for burial with more details expected upon arrival.
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John Bergquist
East Main Street
Elmer Bergquist
Chicago
Bergquist
Frank Bergquist
Frank
Washington
Washington High School
Peet Returns Home After Assisting Stephens Safe
O F Peet who aided with Stephens safe operations departed Saturday night for his home in Minneapolis Minnesota leaving with gratitude from local officials and workers who thanked him for his service.
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O .F. Peet
Stephens
Minneapolis
Minn
Obituary: Early resident Maurice Busby dies at East Washington home
Maurice Busby died at his East Washington street residence after living on a Highland township farm until 1910. He is survived by his wife and two sons, including Willam Busby, a farmer, with the family having moved to town years ago.
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Maurice
Willam Busby
Highland Township
Mr. Busby
East Washington Street
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