Journal’s Weekly News Review Highlights Local and State Happenings
Funeral services were held this week for Dee-David Fairchild editor of the Journal of the Town Medical society who died at Clin ton. Ottumwa attorney Elmed K. Daugherty was appointed judge of the seventh judicial district. A car crash near Cedar Rapids killed Herbert Klaas and severely injured Bir meyer. Mrs. Tilda Minler began a life sentence for murder at Rockwell City. County votes approved $160000 more in primary road bonds. The page aims to summarize Washington county, state, and world events for Journal readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee-David
Fairchild
Journal of the Town Medical Society
Clinton
Herbert Klaas
Norman Frances Wienke
Birmeyer
Cedar
Klaas
Birsae
Meyer
Tilda Minler
Olin
Women’s Reformatory
Rockwell City
Washington County
Town
Nations Showing Signs of Economic Recovery Amid Turbulent Times
Julius Barnes reports a cautious improvement in U S business conditions following last fall's Wall Street crash as the Senate defeats a tariff motion. Highlights include a $1.5 million St Louis Star building project, a $220000 federal buildings bill passage, and ongoing international talks on security and trade.
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Julius Barnes
National Business Survey
Washington
Unitedates
Wall Street
Washington Notes and Local Elections in 1920s
Washington community reports detail city council talks on purchasing a pumping truck and pay raises for city workers. Washington High wins inter-school declamatory contest with Margaret Brookhart and Richard Stephens taking firsts, Clarence Logan second. County organization progresses in inter church movement and a county mass meeting is set for April. Joe Melinsky seeks eye treatment in Iowa City. a post office incident injures a worker. A list shows 26 of 121 survivors from the 1th Iowa Infantry remain living. Consolidation steps begin for five northwest districts forming West Chester Independent district. The second floor club rooms of a Masonic temple will open April. Alberson named to a house committee. Chicago trip covers Daniel Hayes case hearings with several bankers summoned as witnesses. Democratic women district leadership appointed for campaign. Local Easter visitors from the state university include several students. The first shipment of Washington county World War history arrives. Nurses in training will finish at University Hospital in Town City. Mrs Anna Eagle Harmeier accompanies a group performing. a Red Cross soldiers survey is mailed. Local pastor Dr. William W. Bowers receives a call. superintendent C J Smith will not reapply. Dr J A Clendinning delivers last sermon and moves to Idaho. High school art exhibit draws 1,200 attendees and nets $148.40. salary adjustments for teachers aim to curb living costs. Special passion week services begin April 1 with barber shop price changes in Washington. Martha Richardson reports family cyclone incident in Elgin, Illinois.
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Washington High School
Margaret Brookhart
Richard Stephens
Clarence Logan
Washington County
Joe Melinsky
Towa City
W. Morton
1Th
Iowa Infantry
William Blair
A. J. Dawson
Wm. R. Jeffrey
John Lytle
Johny Morton
T. Marshall
Wilkin
Washington
West Chester
Masonics
Alberson
E. D. Morrison
S. W. Livingston
W. H Butterfield
Chicago
Daniel Hayes
A. Re Mi
Iowa
State University of Iown
Mary Cherry
Mary Brown
Alice Cunningham
Mildred Brock
Frank Rice
Charles Mintek
Paul French
James Butterfield
David Wartel
Shirley A. Clark
Washington County Hospital
University Hospital
Town City
Mamie ‘Thompson
Handry S
Anna Eagle] Harmeier
Washington Choral Rad
William W. Bowers
Salemassachusetts
C.J. Smith
Washington Schools For
J. A. Clendinning
Seekis and Nahwah Seek Food After Desert Encounter
Seekis and his younger sister Nahwah trek through a desert in hunger and fear. Seekis resolves to find work and food, toward a distant camp where smoke rises from a fire as he senses someone near. A bearish sound and a fat brown burro appear, confirming others nearby and prompting plans to seek aid.
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Nabewah
See-kis
Tam
JOLLY DUCK AND FAMILY MEET IN TALE OF RETURN
An older story fragment describes Nahwah and See kis meeting a man who reveals he is Melle’s sister’s brother. The man claims relation and plans to seek a home place with the family as darkness falls and they move toward a trail. The scene centers on reunion, recognition, and a hopeful gathering of relatives.
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Nahwah
Kis
Abee
Seekis
Nalewab
Nathan
Melle
Review of Local Events and Obituaries in Washington
Mrs. Elmer Cherry died after a week ill at the county hospital. Funeral services were held at United Presbyterian church where she was a member. Survived by three brothers James Davenport George Washington Harper Fort Scott and sister Mrs Green Squire. Letters sent to nonresident Masons to fund a new temple led by B B Ham. Nursing students may study at Washington Junior College. Mrs Emma Bennett died at her daughter's home. Helen Young and Milford Anderson marriages noted. Rev M S Atchison funeral services held. Earle W Corbin shoe store sold to Atlantic City firm. Fred Moore to manage. Mrs J Wilcon died. funeral at East Washington Street home. Mrs Wilson obituary details and family survivors. Death of Dempsey associate noted. Roy Stewart sells grocery to R C Watson. Fire damages 319 South J Avenue C residence. Washington Junior College to broadcast from WSUT April 4. All local teachers re-elected. contracts extended to Sept. 1. News of New York student Walterwood at Prince Seminary. Troop F inspection praised. Mrs Tobias Minick funeral at West Second Street residence. long-time resident with many children surviving.
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Elmer Cherry
United Presbyterian Church
Washington County Hospital
Washington Junior College
Emma Bennett
Steve Washington
Jones
Crawfordsville
Daugher
Harry Berett
Ben Rogers Heme Pleasant
Town University
Charles Stinson
Seve Rock
M.S. Atchison
Associated Presbyterian Church
Sherman Funeral Home
Albia
Washington
John Atchison
Fairfield
Bruce Goble
Alice Atchison
RK. Atchison
Rimersburg
Atchison
Earle W. Corbin
Avpich-Moor Shoe Company
Atlantic City
Fred Moore
J. Wil.con
Rev. Matthews
Olum
East
Washington Street
Wilson
Jonthan C
June Sloane Conger
Mr. Wilson
D. A. He's
Mayflower
Col
A J. Wilson
Eilden
Fred Smith
Richland
Lloyd Lytle
Carlton C
Helen
Washingto
Tobias Minick
West Second Street
Arthur
Decatur
Dora
Ralph
Lillian
Florence
John
Frances
Bull Grayson
Mis
Roland Bond
Des Moines
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Thurs- Newton
Kinner
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Knoxville
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Aristide Briand
London
Paria
James de Wolf Perry, DD
Rhode Island
Reading
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Great Northern
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Marcus
Sicily
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Dolores Costello
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Teliow
Chester Mor
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Harvard
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Ralph Forbes
Chester Morris
Jack Mulhall
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Les Gora
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Shell Cily Conservation League
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Columbus Junction
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Lydia Richer
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Union Barber Shops
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Velma
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Harlow Richardson
Elgin
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Nan-wah
Jory
Wile
James
Davenport
George
Harper
Fort Scott
Kansas
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Helen Young
Irs
Everettes Young
Milford Anderson
Axelferson
Prairie Flower Couity
Nazomov Rivers
John Tucker
Washington-Overland Motor Co
Lawrence Lemley
Studebaker
Ira Shenefett
Dempsey
Washiton
Dempsey Hreltenbach
Ren
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George Find. Alle
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Edward
Sioux City
Jay. McNamra
Roy Stewart
Southend
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RC. Watson
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Treeen
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Seth Carria
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Harry Montgomery
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Ington
Prince Theological Seminary
F. W. Eastwood
H.C. Christman
Regular Army
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