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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1930

Page

5

Columbus Junction High Declamatory Winners and Local News

Betty Fedderson won first in the humorous class at the Louisa County high school declamatory contest held in Morning Sun. Irene Reece placed third in the dramatic class with Little Dub. Senior Betty Fedderson and Irene Reece are Columbus Junction students coached by Mrs William Connor.

Columbus Junction Betty Fedderson Louisa County High School Morning Sun Irene Reece Little Dub Columbus High School William Connor Junction High School Helen Darrow Oakdale Sanitarium Dramatic Jocelyn McRoberts Margaret Johnston Ruth Williams Huimorous Virgil Cosgro Henry Robertson Billie Neunam Billie Johnston William Gipple Johnston and Robertson Paul Klotz Columbus Junction State Bank Ira Jones

Konjola Praise From Mrs Bolte In Iowa Testimony

Mrs Dietrick Bolte of St Donatus Iowa near Dubuque reports severe stomach issues including gas belching headaches and nervousness. After trying Konjola she claims symptoms vanished and digestion improved with lasting health. Konjola sold in Washington by Jeo L McDaniel Druggist and widely in area towns.

Washington Jeo. L. McDaniel

West Chester Notes On Local Social Ties And Illness

Mrs Lee Ralston remains improving after a breakfast table injury last Tuesday. Mrs Patton of Washington cares for her. Lester Ferguson is bedridden with a serious ailment. Several local families visit and host guests over the weekend including Fornash, Craig, Dayton, Nevins, and Shultz households.

West Chester R. 1 Lee Ralston Patton Washington Lester Ferguson Fred Fornash J. D. Dayton Lee Craig Mildred Pete Nevins Glenn and Doyle Smith Rock Island Ill Wade Ferguson Mildred Craig Glenn Watson Glee Smith Hugh Crayne Oskaloosa Marion Shultz Walter Boyer Charley Harland Herman Shultz D. R. Munroe

New Haven Social Notes and Moves Across Town

New Haven brief notes show Mr. Glen Tittle aiding A. R Strum and son in routine chores. Several households, including the Roy al Robertson and family, visited the Royal Robertson home. Marion Smith and Merle Statte l assisted Verne Dawson in a day’s move to a site east of Chester. Ray Perry and family relocated to northern districts last week. Royal Robertson family plan to move to Seth Carri’s place this week. Keith Wells is listed with ongoing activities.

New Haven Mar Glen Tittle A. R Strum Butheer Jesse Guy Ralph Robertson George F Royal Robertson Marion Smith Merle Stattel Verne Dawson Chester Ray Perry Seth Carri Keith Wells

Hardscrabble Social Roundup Sees Town Visits and Visits

In Hardscrabble on March 4, residents report numerous social calls and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hotle and Joan dropped by Paul Sparks home. Seth Emerson Barn’s and James Combs circles socialized. several families moved homes and hosted gatherings. clubs met at Marion Smith’s with Keota Stewart Bros. and others attending. driving trips to Muscatine noted for Grandpa Shoemaker.

Gilbert Hotle Joan Paul Sparks Seth Emerson James Combs J. W. Guy Royal Robertson Clarence Seiwert Harper Matt Wehr Casper Gilliland Art McNurlen Hayesville W. C. Long Winifred Carris Dorothy Lester Washington Dan Rohrer Stewart Bros Keota Curtis Snyder Lola Mae Wellston Marion Smith Royal Robertson's Ethel Mar’e Hotle Betty Jean Howard Snyder Homer Kirkpatrick North English Warren Long H. T. Carris James Lemley Joe Schlatter Crawfords Ville Lester Laubach Carlton Bower N. RB. West Glenn Little D. C. Robertson's Paul Long Virginia Clarence Kathaleen Muscatine Ssa Grandpa Shoemaker

Mumps Siege Affects Palmer Family Quarantine

The John Palmer family faced quarantine on Saturday due to scarlet fever fears. The two younger children have had the illness but are improving, while one member remains seriously ill but showing signs of recovery.

John Palmer

Aliens Registration Office Sees 500 to 600 Daily

London police record a high year with the aliens registration office processing between five hundred and six hundred foreign entrants each day in the record breaking period.

Aiens Ter London Aliens’ Registration Office The London Police

Wayland News Roundup and Local Happenings

Wayland correspondent Ezre Wittmer reports on community notes including Miss Martha Graber nursing, Joe Conrad leaving Roller business, and neighbors visiting ill relatives. Local residents—Mastonas, Wittigs, and Miller—are mentioned with weekend visits and moves. Wayland team won both frames against Union with a final score of 18 to 11.

Wayland Martha Graber Margaret Pain Joe Conrad Henry Mastona Wittrie Emma Rittler St. Joseph Hoen'tal Z. W. Wittiig Peter R. Miller Michael Richard Jis Milford McCreedy Haskins Un'or

Local notes include travel, hospital visits and family health

David Wittmer attended a Mt Plea ant tournament and visited uncles Joe and Noah Wittmers until Sunday. Edith Boshartiarson hosted her Blue Circle Sunday school class at home. A ten year old girl required surgery for a foot infection after an earlier bruise. Mrs Chis Widmer returned home from Seward Nebraska to be with her daughter. Mrs Roth recovering after tumor appendix operation. W P D Brooks seen stocking at Hensley grocery and involved with living stock.

David Wittmer Mt Pleaant Joe Noah Wittmers Edith Boshartiarson Near Wayne Blue Circle Joe Stalder Burlington Hospital William Hicherberger Burlington Chis Widmer Seward Nebr Rher Claret¢e Roth

Local Notices From Haskins Area Weekend Visits

Mrs John Godlove Cherwinker shopped in Washington on Friday. Harry White with son Mas and wife and Frank Embrea with wife attended a large sale near Pleasant Plains. Mr and Mrs John Rath moved to Ainsworth for a short time and plan to live near the overhead bridge and operate a filling station. D C Birney traveled from Muscatine Monday morning for business and to visit his brother John. A visit Sunday with Mrs Beardsley reports him well, of interest to friends here. D C returned to Muscatine.

Haskins Jim Cherwinker Washington Harry White Mas Frank Embrea Pleasant Plains John Rath Ainsworth

Local Notes From Tuesday Evening Farm Life

Tuesday evening updates from the rural community include Roy Steele busy with wood sawing for spring work. Dora Bean travels to Ainsworth with daughter Milburn Spessard who is recovering from tonsillitis. Charlie Herdsock relocates to the J B Jones farm for the year. Mrs Oscar Swisher visits from Sturtevant Wisconsin and heads to Washington Monday to see daughter Mia. Robert Lowes and George Mhner depart for Lewis Iowa to visit Dale Who teaches there.

Roy Steele Dora Bean Ainsworth Milburn Spessard Bug Charlie Herdsock J. B. Jones J. B. Rabenold Clover Thursany Oscar Swisher Sturtevant Wisconsin Bilis

Local Notes From Noble Iowa and Surrounding Area

Mr Wm Bechel berger was taken to Burlington hospital for an operation Thursday evening and is reported recovering well. Mrs J Ho Frey visited Richland with neighbors, as the Nicholson family relocated from Pleasant Plain to their new home last week. Paul Mast and family, Arthur Mitchell, and Mildred Prince joined Joseph Mast for Sunday visits. The Helping Hand class met at Mrs George Herzog’s home and pieced comfort blocks. Attendees included Mrs T J Schrag Mrs Ida Pritz and Mrs Landers of Washington. The Philathia class of Emmanuel Mennonite church plans a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs N J Schrag’s home.

Mary Blair Muscatine Iowa-Ilinois Telephone Company Presbyterian Church Mary McWilliams Dorothy Hanit Margaret Hanft Theodore Cline Trene Teel Mildred Riley Lawrence Corni Edward Wegner Robert Reaney Donald James Oratori Eal George Herzog Vistora T. J. Schrag Ida Pritz Landers Washneten Philathia Fmanuel Menninite N. J Schrag

Shantz Family Returns from Nebraska Visit

Mr. William Shantz and daughter Mary arrived home from Nebraska on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Shantz and their two sons plan to stay longer at least for a while.

Wm. Shantz Mary Nebraska

Mrs Wilda Miner to be examined ahead of murder trial

Anamosa Iowa March 4 Mrs Wilda Miner 37 accused of murdering her husband Edward 64 will be examined at the psychiatric hospital in Iowa City next week as preparation for the trial.

Anamosa Wilda Miner Edward Pe Yehopathic Hospital Iowa City

Judge Orders Sanity Exam in Miner Case

Judge H. C. Ring orders a sanity examination after James E. Remley miner’s attorney filed a motion. If Mrs Miner is ordered to trial insanity it will underlie her desire to plead guilty and “get the thing over with” suggesting she does not fully grasp the offense or charges.

H. C. Ring James E. Remley

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Martha Butler Konjola Lady Dietrick Bolte P. F. Smith J. M. Pulver Pape Wilson Coal Company Wayland Mrv. Ezre Wittmer Doan James A. NicClard Hobson Avenue Hot Springs Ark Nkeek Ae A Iteatta Chance Lovejoy Oldsmobil Wyevyer Chevrolet Nash Advance Fisher Shaffer Motor Con Iowa
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