Father O'Donnell remembered for service and kindness
The death of Father Joseph O'Donnell former head of St James Catholic church in Keokuk brings sorrow to many. A war veteran gassed in World War I he served all people regardless of color or creed and was closely associated with the American Legion. His health failed his voice weakened but he continued duties until moving from Keokuk in hopes of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O'Donnell
St. James Catholic
Ngton
Ameri- Legion
Keokuk
Er O'Donnell
Iowa City
Rochester
Washington
Iowa Judge Dean Rutledge Nominated to U S Court of Appeals
The observed draft notes Iowa’s Dean Rutledge as the federal appeals appointee for Washington D C. Favored for the Brandeis vacancy he would compete with other candidates once confirmed. The record mentions his reform stance and a college address urging modern constitutional interpretation amid social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Federal Court of Appeals
Washing
D. C
Dean Rutledge
Iowa University School
Brandies
U.S
Wmllas
S. BF. C
H Our Own
Corl College
United States
The Machine Age and Its Labor Implications
An essay argues the machine age creates more work, notes farm and industry shifts, and cites the growing federal deficit. It claims job loss is offset by new industries, urges policy change, and warns deficits threaten future prosperity with rising debt and interest costs.
Don Walker Known as Hir Arm in Nova Scotia Alleys
Local anecdote from Don Walker in Don Walker’s circle in Aled. The nickname Hir arm is linked to a liquor brand and a friend mishearing the name Hiram during a casual chat. The fragment suggests nickname origin rather than a formal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duck Pin
Don Walker
Hirarm
Don
Hiram
Casts Rehearse Four One Act Plays at Crawfordsville High
Crawfordsville March 27. On April 7 the public may hear four one act plays prepared by Crawfordsville High School students replacing the declamatory contests. Thirty-one students share roles under teachers Miss McLeran Miss Benson Miss Busby and Mr Clinger. The Girls Glee Club Sextette and a soloist perform at the Washington sub district music contest March 30 to April 1 with Miss Benson in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville High School
Miss McLeran
Miss Benson
Miss Busby
Kitty
Mr. Clinger
Washington
Centennial Meeting Inspires Wallace Family Move
Babe Falk, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Falk, asks her father about his plans as he departs. He replies he is going to a Centennial meeting. Babe notes the Wallace school is improving and she and four siblings have moved there for better schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
Joe Falk
Joe
the Wallace
Wallace
Eddie Morrison Aims to Be Paper Carrier
A boy named Eddie Morrison 2% years old wants to deliver newspapers. His mother sang a playful version of A Bicycle Built For Two, and Eddie joked that his mom can throw the papers. The item also notes boxer George Heston as a porter at Arnold's Barbershop and roadwork at Case Field with his manager Rodney Arhield and other Washingtonians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Morrison
E. D. Morrison, Jr
George Heston
Arnold
Case Field
Rodney Arhield
George
Exotica Hedy Lamarr Sparks Buzz at Fox Theater
Married and single men alike rave over Hedy Lamarr in the film Algiers at the Fox Theater. Local wives are urged to keep husbands home until a more modest movie replaces the glamorous star on the screen.
Old Scot on Deathbed Refuses to Sign Will
On his deathbed a Scot tries to sign his will as relatives crowd around. He writes the first five letters of Donald then falters on the last. A niece urges him to finish but he retorts he will sign when he is good and ready, calling her an avaricious wretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybil Jason
Shirley Sybil Jason
Shirley Temple
Sybil
Becky
Shirley
Tit
Donald
Courtroom Damages Case Details Precise Witness Measurement
In a damage case at the courthouse the attorney questioned Mr Jones about his distance from the accident scene. The witness replied it was 37 feet two and a half inches, saying he measured it at the time to answer an expected question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Lipstick Story Sparks Witty Banter Between Teens
A crude dialogue unfolds with a girl declaring selective kisses and a youth joking about lipstick and rare prints. The exchange ends with wishes to see each other again tomorrow, reflecting playful, imperfect chat.
Probate Notice for Welch Will in Washington County Iowa
A probate notice states E U Welch deceased left a will dated August 18 1932 filed for probate in Washington County Iowa. A hearing is set for April 3 1939 at 9 06 AM in the Washington Court House before the district court or clerk to prove the will and determine its validity with interested parties asked to appear and show cause if any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
E. UH
Welch
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Said County
Alchovy
Nutrena Dealers Run Record Full Page Ad
Nutrena dealers publish a near full page advertisement in the Journal offering a 36 inch chick feeder free with 100 pound Nutrena feed bags. The ad marks one of the largest feed promotions in the paper, with dealers from Washington Crawfordsville Noble Wayland and Linsworth joining forces for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall Bros
Bush
Washington
Crawfordsville
Noble
Wayland
Linsworth
Falls on spike injures ankle at Wayland shop
In Wayland on March 28 1939 Fred Hix slipped from a ladder at his paint shop and fell ten to twelve feet. His ankle struck a protruding railroad spike causing a badly bruised foot. The item also notes social visits and moves within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Mar
Fred Hixson
Oscar Miller
Bible Study Club
Helen Cotton
Chicago
Ed. Slagel
St. Johns
Mich
Carrie Fink
Etcher
D. E. Jones
Jacob Etcher
Simon Gingerich
Jones
Braddock Roberts
Edw. Slagel
Dennis Kloppenstein
Milford McCreedy
Glenn
Kermit Klopfenstein
Gleaners
Albert Roth
Joe Witting
Gladden
Paul Mast
Jo Henry
Libertyville
Ill
Frank Rittler
Cletus Ashliman
C. F. Wyse
West Unity
John Felix
Joe
Ellis Wyse
Stryker
Mary Swan
C. BE. Rhum
Lowell
James Bouser
Savannah
Ralph Kaufman
Chriss Kauffman
Chriss
Dorothy Kaufman
Frank Lonewell
Washington
J. R. McKirahan
E. C. Allen
Farr
Chauncey Stucky
Paul Staum
Orie Wyse Allof
Ohio
Ben Meyer
Idaho
J. E. Langenwalter
Twin Falls
Atlanta
Daniel
Georgia Tech
Alan
United Freight Lines
Weiser
Florid Spring Feels Stirring South Hill Social News
Mar 27 residents note spring fever as mild weather spurs activity. Visits include Mrs Cherry Holmes in Iowa City hospital, Farre Youngs with Kenneth Cherry Holmes, Sands and sons with the Conrad family, Krantz with Doyle Sands, and Joe Conrad shopping in Washington. Local purchases: J Mulhern travels to Columbus Junction, Jimmie Young owns a new bicycle, Dickie Young a new roller skate, Mrs Joe Conrad a refrigerator, and Farrel Young reports first chicks in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cherryholmes
Iowa City
Donald
Willard Lee
Joe Conrad
Virgil Krantz
Doyle Sands
Haskins
Frank Sands
Washington
John Mulhern
Columbus Junction
Jimmie Young
Dickie Young
Farrel Young
Washington Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll 1939
The honor roll lists business and professional firms contributing through membership to the chamber's progressive program. Published with the chamber membership committee, the list is incomplete and will be expanded daily through the annual member drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Long regional business directory fragment listing many local shops and services
A dense OCR fragment lists grocers, drugstores, bakeries, clothing and shoe shops, real estate, banks, credit firms, dentists, attorneys, insurance, cleaners, restaurants, hotels, hatcheries, and various trades. It names multiple local businesses and professionals such as Phillips Drug Store, Montgomery Ward, Brown's D X, Peters Bakery, Y.M.C.A. secretary, and Washington County Farm Bureau, reflecting a comprehensive business registry. The item reads like a community directory excerpt with numerous line items and partner firms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Evening Journal the Home Daily Newspaper
Plder, Shannon & CO
Bruch Cowden
Publishers News
Marion Avenue
Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Moines
J. J. Devine & Associates
New York
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Father O'Donnell
Ham Fisher
Palooka
Taelsia
Miss Beattle
Arnera
Harry Smith
Theos Angeles Times
Mary Manners
Kdward Arnold
Frank Iaconelli
Cecil B. Demille
Union Pacific
DeMille
Cecillo Demillo
Frank I. A. Connelly
Carole Lombard
Ginger Rogers
London
Paris
Boris Karloff
Gome
Spike
Hixson
R. R. Noonan
Merk
Laws
Sral
Ry Vera L. Sande
Pouth Hill
Farre Young
Grocers Crone’s Market Piggly Wiggly A. & F
Francie Haney
J. A. Hunsaker
National Tea Farmer's Cooperative Co. Lytle's
Barclay's Benteco Store
Oil Stations Co-operative Service Co
Brindley
Standard Mid Continent Pet. Co
Standard Oil Co
Dennison
D-X
Brown
Phillips Washington Oil Ll. M .Brown Cooperative Service Co
Phillips & Hebner Pioneer Drug Store Too
L. McDaniel Lemmon's Pharmacy
Powers
Randle
Shoe Stores
Atchison’s Moore's Bootery
Miller's Footwear
J. A. Harwood & Son
Bakeries Home Bakery
Colonial Bakery
Peterson Baking Co
Beauty Shops
Roberta Beauty Salon
Blanche’s Beauty Nook
Real Estate
George Breitenbach
R. KE. Dougherty
L. H. Orr
Chiropractor
Sartor
F. G. Livesay
Tinners
W. F. Jurging
Tire Shops O. K
Tire Shop
Jacobs Tire & Radio Service
John Patterson
Furniture Repair
EB. M. Pierce
Klein Klothing Ko. Widmer & Busby Clo. Co. Hk. & B. Clothiers
D. D. Davis
J. F. Pease
J. M. Cruise
W. D. Dwyer
W. J. Masson
Baldrige & Bailey
L. J. Kehoe
B. Bailey
Morrison & Morrison
W. Livingston
Nicola & Harmon
KK. M. Bridges & Co. Rothschild’s
Railroad Station Agents Co. F. Anderson
Florist
Wolf Floral Co
Washington Cleanere
Martin's Modern Cleaners
Wardrobe Cleaners
Confectionery
Chocolate Shop
Candy Kitchen
Jewelers & Optometrists
Lemmon's
Stephen's
Weatphal
Washington Dairy Jay Brewer
Karl Libe
Auto Supplies Coast To Coast
Gamble Sitler'’e Co
H. Mangold
Photographer c. H. Gather
Holland Furnace Co
North Side Cafe Maidrite Sandwich Shop
Leffler's Cafe
Lunch Maid-Rite
Wm. Morgan
Ross Motor Co
Bud's Garage
Willits Motor Co
Wheatley Auto Serv
Rickey's Globe
Arnold's Hampsher's
C. P. Berkhoff
Hatcheries
Ramseyer's Hatchery
Harness Shops
Witting's Leather Shop
Marion
George H. M. Putman
Harriett Coulter
Hotels
Congress Hotel & Cafe
Washington Hotel
Plumbing Carson Plumbing Co
Eveready Co
Music Shop
Milo Sorden
John C. Rohrer
Meat Markets
Kurtz Carr
U. Co
Frank Miller
Peterson
Reid
State & Epox Theaters
Ralph Pratt
Coal Wilson Coal Co
Carris Mfg. Co
Sherman Jones
Osteopathic
P. L. Etter
Washington County Farm Bureau
J. W. Chandler
A. W. Clow
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