Mae Martin to Speak on South America at Columbus High
Mrs W G Mae Martin of Tama will address Columbus High School Auditorium on April 17 on South America. She will present color motion pictures from her travels. The event is open to the public with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Martin
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Mar
Columbus High School
W. G. Mae Martin
Tama
South America
George W. Campbell
New York City
M. L. Miller
R. O. Lynn
W. S. Gunnells
Baptists Plan County Missionary Rally in Wellman
Washington County Baptist Missionary Association will hold a rally at New Haven Baptist Church on Wednesday April 2 with a full program including devotionals talks from Mrs. Dewey Mrs. Shumate of Davenport Mrs. Heinss of Fort Madison and Mrs H R Smith of Burwa plus a noon dinner reports from churches a vocal solo and election and installation of officers. The association covers Wellman Kalona Washington West Chester and Keota Baptist Churches and an invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Washington County Baptist Missionary Association
New Haven Baptist Church
M. J. Dewey
Robert Dale
Shumate
Davenport
Heinss
Fort Madison
H. R. Smith
Burwa
Iowa
Reif
Kalona
11. R. Smith
Washington County Association
Baptist Churches
Washington
West Chester
Keota
Town City to Host Preliminary Contests April 3
Organizations and soloists will participate in the preliminary contest at Town City April 3. Helmick, recently ill, shows improvement while Al Sheridan remains ill for several weeks. A show The Man I Married will be staged Tuesday night at the Columbus theater to benefit the Greek War Relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
J. K. Helmick
al Sheridan
Man
Columbus Theater
Greek War Relief Fund
Hunting Licenses Reach Over Seven Million in 1939
In 1939 more than 7 million hunting licenses were issued, reflecting widespread participation and government licensing during the period. The figure marks a notable level of outdoor activity and regulatory reach across the country.
Wellman Club Notes Doings At Local Gatherings
Wellman community groups held meetings at homes of Mrs Park Griggs Mrs G L Heiserman and others with 13 members at the T T T chapter and plans for a rum mage sale at the American Legion hall on April 12. Rebekah lodge discussed sick calls and drive results while social events included quilting and a bride shower with Bunco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Dan Steiner
Rebekah Lodge
Wellman Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellow
Harvey Wagamou
Guy Moothart
Floyd Griffith
Foster
Jh. C. Foster
A J. Nichols
Henry Durian
Fr. C. Jones
W. 3. Weintosh
E. N. Foster
I. ©. Miller
A. J. Nichols
Ed Gingerich
James Pyrant
L. Shames
A. C Gingerich
A. L. Braden
Lyall Smith
Washington Lodge 26 Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. W M Lee Holland and Secretary A W Yard are listed for contact and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Lee Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Train and bus schedules list routes and departures
Timetables show west and east bound trains including the Golden State Limited and Californian with stations at Knoxville and Davenport. Bus routes from Washington to Chicago list Nos 3 7 9 2 6 10 with notes on ticket purchases at the local depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Washington
NEC
California
Knoxville
RT Ais
Omaha
Chicago
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Canton Age
Concrete Igloo Superstructures Poured at Iowa Plant
Concrete superstructures for igloos at the Iowa Ordnance Plant in Burlington are being poured. Two igloos are built daily for 211 high explosive storage buildings with 20 inch base walls tapering to 1.5 inches at the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Ordnance Plant
Burlington
Senate Rejects Claim for 1620 Dollars tied to Wegman
The Des Moines senate rejected a $1,620 claim by Charles L. Snyder and LeRoya A. Rader tied to a contract with Leonard L. Wegman linked to former Governor Nels Kraghel’s administration. Former Secretary of State Robert E. O'Brien approved the contract to pay 10 percent of foreign corporation filing fee and penalty collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Town Senate
Charles L. Snyder
LeRoya A. Rader
Storm Lake
Leonard L. Wegman
Leo J. Wexman
Nels Kragchel
Robert E. O'Brian
Executive Council
Leonard Wegman
Snyder and Rader
Leonard Weeman
Bankers Meeting at Wellman and Local Notices
The Louisa Washington county Bankers Association met in Crawfordsville in a school building with 69 attendees. A 6:30 dinner was served by Chapter L of the T.T.T. Following talks by Fred Kammiller of Dubuque, Everette Wayne Davis played music with Miss Boddicker at the piano and local 4th graders performed folk dances under Miss York. The page also notes the death of Mrs. H. M. Gilkey of West Middlesex, Pa., with burial to Columbus City, and mentions a Presbyterian church conference in Washington and an arm injury from an accident involving Jennie Clemens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Louisa Washington County Bankers’ Association
T.t.t.'s
Fred Kammiller
Dubuque
Everette Wayne Davis
Miss Boddicker
Miss York
Miss Benson
H. M. Gilkey
West Middlesex
Columbus City
D. C. Davies
Elizabeth Davis
Miriam Davis
Everette Davis
E. V. Humphreys
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Lauder Kennedy
Jennie Clemens
Boy Scouts Organize Troop Officers Chosen
The Boy Scouts met after school with Mr. Owen Thiel present and the troop’s organization completed. Officers chosen include D. Owens chairman Merle Twinam finance L F Harland inspection Wilbert Rose activities D G Beenblossom advancement Rev Lester Bill scout master. Mrs Lisle Maxwell funeral notice received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Thiel
D. Owens
Merle Twinam
L. F. Harland
Wilbert Rose
D. G. Beenblossom
Lester Bill
Lisle Maxwell
Contracting party seeks 1620 dollar recovery after cancellation
A claimant asserts they spent 1620 in performance under a contract prior to its cancellation and now seeks recovery of the amount as the actual costs incurred. The filing details the contract context, amounts paid, and basis for refund or damages.
Oyster Catcher description and habits
The oyster catcher Haematopus palliatus is a shore bird about crow size with black and white plumage. It has a large red hard bill for catching oysters and other shellfish.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Bevins
Mildred Masson
Helen Sartor
Sarah Marie Davis
Maisie
Debs
Agne
Ae Travel
T. R. J. Pine
Veterans’ Hospital
Baker’s
New Hampshire
Hubbard
Christie
White Leghorns
White Rocks
White
Black Giants
Baker's Hatchery
North Marion
Baptists Plan County Meeting
W. A. Norris
Neil Anwyl
Priscilla Club
Norris
Amor Kelly
Southwest
Texas
G. C. Neiswanger
Oskaloosa
Tucson
Ariz
Jocelyn McRoberts
John Berry
Towa City
H. L. McRoberts
Charlotte Pierce
Morning Sun
Louisa County
Wapello
Joan Hotle
Frog Pond
Gladwin
U. S
Grayfield
Fort Lewis
Washington State
Britain
Seattle
Wash
Senate
E. P. Donahue
New Hampton
Iowa Daily Press
T.T.T
P. Griggs
Mission Study of the
Methodist Church
G. L. Heiserman
Korea
G. L. Heisermann
Keith Adams
Wellman Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Gilbert Adams
Frank Dasher
Keota Club
Wellman Club
W. B. Webster
Vella Mapethorpe
Maplethorne
Ladies Aid Society
Grant Griffith
E. C. Jones
da Long
Nelia Spear
Karrie Marlethorpe
EF. C. Jones
W. 3S. Mcintosh
George Bell
H. £. Ross
Vera Longieton
Fred Herr
T. ©. Nicholson
L. Lewis
Milford Shettler
Harold Moothart
Shettler
Dawne Shalla
Ruby Porter
Iowa City
Jerry Soudag
Henry Foster
Robert Johnson
Norman Spenser
Roy Wetrich
Floyd Lewis
Arvid Steninger
Maxine Adams
Fern Ott
Reulah Brown
Helen Brown
Martha England
Thelda England
Sue Yoder
Vetty Jean Durian
Wellman Pythian Sisters
Masonic Hall
J. J. Ward
Dewey Hoefert
Frank Hicks
Orlo Green
Wark Whetstine
Happy Hour Club
Omer Green
Lister Disney
Mearl Enfield
L. Goodlander
C. B
C. F. Anderson
Burlington Trailways
Washington Es
IDPA
Snyder
Bankers’ Meeting
Louisa and Washington Bankers’ Association
Geo. L. McDaniel
Driggist
Martin
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