Local residents visit university during spring vacation
Merritt McDaniel drove to Iowa City this afternoon with Alice McDaniel and Don Benz to return them to the university after their spring vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Innis and Mrs. Nelle Smith of Muscatine were there, visiting Mrs. Smiths sister Mrs. Mary Benz. Mrs. Innis was a guest of Mrs. Benz, while Mr. Innis was here on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt McDaniel
Iowa City
Alice McDaniel
Don Benz
University
Clayton Innis
Nelle Smith
Muscatine
Mrs. Smith
Mary Benz
Mrs. Innis
Mrs. Benz
Mr. Innis
Missing Des Moines High School Girl May Take Job Offer
Gretchen Hamaker an 18 year old high school senior vanished after driving away with a man a week ago. Parents report she left a note saying she would take a good paying job and finish school elsewhere, possibly leaving Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Gretchen Hamaker
de Moines
Storms Ravage Georgia and Alabama Injuring Dozens
Tornadoes across Georgia and Alabama cause deaths and injuries with towns like Buchanan Corinth and Lawley struck. Affected areas report property and crop damage as Red Cross aids victims and rescues search for missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thom
White Plains
Georgia
Buchanan
Corinth
Harvey Lewis
Walker County
Alabama
Birmingham
David Fox
Red Cross Relief
Red Cross
Lawley
Jane Greer
Phrase renders a broken leg from auto crash
In a Uniontown Telegram note the idea that a man receives a broken leg in an automobile accident is criticized as old fashioned and unlikely to reflect modern reporting conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Smallness Revealed in Narrow-Necked Bottles
The quote attributed to Pope compares narrow-souled people to narrow-necked bottles showing more noise when less content is present. It uses a pointed analogy to critique pettiness and loudness in paucity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Easter Week Visits and Return to Duty in Washington
Miss Lillian Berry returns to St. Joseph Missouri after a few days at home for Easter. Numerous residents from Brighton Crawfordsville and Columbus Junction visit Washington for shopping and family visits. University of Iowa students Cherie McEhinney Baja Boller Lucille Reister Audrey Humble and Fred L Moore Jr. prepare to return to Iowa City while Drake University welcomes Mary Louise Harwood after spring vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Berry
St. Joseph
Frank Anwyl
Crawfordsville
Glen Prizer
Brighton
Edith Koch
Lyle Duncan
Columbus Junction
Emer Engman
Rock Island
H. H. Reister
William MacCutcheon
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Cherie McEhinney
Baja Boller
Lucille Reister
Audrey Humble
Fred L Moore
T. W. Harwood
Des Moines
Mary Louise Harwood
Drake University
Ruth Gipson
W. A Gibson
Ft. Madison
R. G. Cherry
Joe Newbold
Mt. Pleasant
Ira Saunders
Freda White
Blanche Brook
East Washington Street
Tom Rberdo
Hugh Long
Keolta
Washington
W. A. Arildsen
Patty Lou
Davenport
Arildsen
Harold Kline
Pulaski
C. BE
Wayland
Charles Reece
Carl Hanecher
Paul Young
Ernie Temple
Near West Chester
Sikke David Temple
Bila Brewer
Roof Fire at Beal Residence Sparks Chimney Cause
Ten years ago today a small fire broke out at the Wm Beal residence on East Washington. A spark from the chimney is noted as the cause. Local fire crews responded and contained the blaze with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Beal
East
Washington
Savings on Ambrosia and accessories in limited supply
Ladies can save on Ambrosia with a $1.00 bottle deal and a 50 cent bottle option. A 25 cent cotton couette package and a funnel for refilling flasks priced at 250 cents complete the offer. Supplies are limited, so act now.
Low wallpaper prices and remnant stock noted
The note highlights bargain prices on wallpaper with leftovers suitable for small rooms. It mentions a druggist and a daily opening policy with weather for tonight and Tuesday, forecasting fair skies, increasing clouds, and warmer conditions, plus all-day Sunday hours.
Mrs Smylie 91 in Crawfordsville Dies After Long Life
Mrs Smylie aged 91 died in Crawfordsville after a long life with pioneer hardships. Survived by daughters Annie and Myrtle. sons William I Smylie Murray C Smylie and Jesse E Smylie. grandchildren. sisters and brothers named. She attended church and Sunday school until a few weeks before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie F. Taylor
Sadie D McCleary
Crawfordsville
William I. Smylie
Ainsworth
Murray C. Smylie
Washington
Jesse E. Smylie
Los Angeles
California
Annie
Myrtle C
Vary
Smylie
Heavenly Home
Visits and Social Stops Across Cedar Rapids Region
Mr and Mrs Fred A Stowe and son Frederick Morse were guests in Cedar Rapids yesterday with new Mc Lellan store assistant manager Van Worth who came from Centerville. Miss Dorothy Soukup spent Saturday evening at Riverside. her father John Soukup and Will Griffin of Riverside visited Friday. Miss Catherine Glant went to Davenport Saturday and Eastered there. she and Mrs Margaret Rose were in Des Moines Thursday. Bertha Benda visited Pleasant Plain Sunday. Mrs Grant Goodlander worked at Pauls Beaute shop Saturday afternoon and this afternoon. Mr and Mrs David McCartney, back from Des Moines after several days, returned home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Stowe
Frederick Morse
Cedar Rapids
McLellan
Mr. van Worth
Centerville
Dorothy Soukup
Riverside
John Soukup
Will Griffin
Catherine Glant
Davenport
Miss Glant
Margaret Ales Rose
Des Moines
Bertha Benda
Pleasant Plain
Grant Goodlander
Paul
David McCartney
Baby girl born at Washington county hospital yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Christner of Wayland are parents of a baby girl born yesterday afternoon at Washington county hospital. Social notices list visits by W. F. Jurging family and Miss Martha Havel of Washington to the home of G. Rehbehn and J. B. Allen of Muscatine, and attendance at the United Presbyterian church with the evangelist Lone Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Christner
Wayland
Washington County Hospital
W. F. Jurging
Martha Havel
Washington
G. Rehbehn
J. B. Allen
Muscatine
United Presbyterian Church
Lone Star
Laura Longwell
Oskaloosa
C. W. Walraven
Faye Moffitt
Martha Williams Surprised at Easter Birthday Party
Miss Martha Williams was surprised yesterday at a noon Easter party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams. About thirty guests attended a dinner with Easter decorations as her birthday, dated March 26, was observed. The celebration included a large angel food cake with 19 colored Easter eggs and musical entertainment by Miss Mable Burger and her brother Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Williams
Clyde Tucker
Owen Palmer
Harold Norton
F. R. Burger
For Sale Velvet Barley and Togoll Oats
Item lists include velvet barley and togoll oats with contact Joe Knotek, 37tfeod. Local dealer seeks buyers or trade offers for agricultural grains. Confirmation of availability and pricing pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Knotek
Man Who Speaks Too Fast May Miss Deeper Thought
Uncle Eben quotes the Washington Star on the danger of speaking hastily. The line warns that a man proud of outspoken honesty may rush words without weighing their impact or consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
St Lawrence Lights Described In Ancient August to September
The St Lawrence lights, an ancient meteoric shower observed between August 14 and September 15, are noted as common in Ireland and England. The Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion rooms at 10 a.m. on Wednesday March 30 to sew carpet rags. Bring lunch and rags. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence
Ireland
England
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Squire Barber Suffering Flu Shows Improvement
Squire W Barber has been ill with a siege of influenza but is much better now. Mrs Barber's mother Mary Harbaugh has also been ill and is up part of the time. Clarence Miller of Des Moines spent the weekend here with Norman Sage returning to Des Moines with him. Robert Sage, home from the University of Iowa, visited his parents with William Hurteau of the University nearby. March 31 is the last day to pay the first tax installment without penalty per Marion S George County Treasurer. A Cedar Rapids visit by Mr and Mrs A C Bain and Joe Woodburn is noted. An Easter parade in Washington drew visitors to a new East Washington apartment building nearly ready for occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire W. &. Barber
Barber
Mary Harbaugh
Clarence Miller
Des Moines
Norman Sage
Robert Sage
University of Iowa
Frank Sage
William Hurteau
University
Marion S. George
A. C. Bain
Cedar Rapids
Joe Woodburn
Macon
Washington
Iowa
H. C. Hull
Josephine
Catharine Jane
Henrietta
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Karpen Reed Davenport
East Washington Street
Griffin Family Visits Des Moines Over Easter
Mr and Mrs Everett Griffith and son Tommy of Des Moines visited Easter weekend at the A L Griffith home and with friends, spending Saturday afternoon and Easter Sunday there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Griffith
Tommy
Des Moines
A. L. Griffith
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Mortal Man Istate
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Nancy Carroll
Phillips Holmes
Joy
Subway Symphony
Rabbit Hunters
TOM & Jerry
Cartoon and News
Washington County
EAGLE
Miss Washington
Weef
Goodyear
Chevrolet
Ford
Sic
Goodyyear Airwheels
Brown’s Super Service
E. Washington St
Gho. Tl. Mecdaniedl Druggist
Orr & Ross
Jennie Keatings
Haskins
Margaret
Charles Miller
Chicago
Wilbur Miller
Louisa Young
Blue Island
Steele
Mankato
Minn
Miss Young
R. S. Young
Art Pratt
Francis Haney
Eben
Lik New
W. Davis
South Side
Wisi Long
Margaret Livingston
Northwestern University
Evanston
C. H. Leu Co
Westphal
International Harvester
Harvester Company
Washington International Co
Wasiadtin’ Tows
Iowa Motor Service Armory
Wallace
Morrison Ice Cream CO
Wmhone
Pat
John Shields & Sons
C. L. Pine Loan CO
Hast Broadway
Fairfield
Lowa
Washington Oil Co
Washington, Lows
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