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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1931

Page

6

Sudden Death of Iowa Doctor Prentiss Stuns Campus

Dr Henry J Prentiss head of the anatomy department at the University of Iowa died of heart disease aged 63. He served the university 29 years and led the histology and embryology labs. His body to be sent to Dobbs Ferry New York. Surviving is son Robert.

Iowa City Iowa Dobbs Ferry Henry J Prentiss College of Medicine University of Iowa Prentiss Univrsity Bellevue Hospital Medical College Stevens Tech Robert

Ten Years Ago Flags Donated In Memory Of Lieut Harry Russel

Two American flags a silk and a wool hunting flag were presented by Mr and Mrs H W Russel in memory of their son Lieut Harry Russel to the American Legion. Also notes on orangeade lemonade and a NICADOO wood cleaner and Hog prices top at seven dollars. Weather partly cloudy cooler.

Woman's Auxiliary H. W. Russel Lieut Harry Russel American Legion

Rotary attendees and local notices from Burlington and area

Local news lists Rotary convention attendees including Mr and Mrs A E Baldrige Ralph Thompson Ralph Shannon Fred J Moore and F L Wilson Mrs S A Foster Miss Marjorie Foster and Beverly Smith joined a car trip home to Plainsfield They lived in Ainsworth and will reside there Mrs Foster is Charlotte Fosters mother Jose received spring suits at Schmoller Bros The Livingston and Bicher Law Office got new decor Mr Loren Elliott and two Rock Island friends spent Sunday with George Birney, Elliott a cousin of Mrs Birney Milton Norton and wife visited Brooklyn Iowa to see his grandfather.

Schmoller Bros Rotary Burlington A. E Baldrige Ralph Thompson Ralph Shannon Fred JL. Moore F. L. Wilson A. Foster Marjorie Foster Ainsworth Beverly Smith Plainsfield Loren Elliott Rock Island George Birney Mr. Elliott Birney Milton Norton Brooklyn Iowa

Enrolled in College of Medicine Noted in Obituary

The document lists those enrolled in the College of Medicine along with three daughters: Mrs. Marcus Childs of St. Louis, Mrs. Frank Schwartz of New York, and Mrs. A. Schrauvger of Atlantic, Ta.

College of Medicine Marcus Childs St. Louis Frank Schwartz New York A. Schrauvger Atlantic

Obituaries and funeral notices from Keota area

Mendell Shaffer dies in Clarion Iowa. funeral planned in Clarion with brother Shaffer and sister Mrs Nel son Newton among survivors. Mrs Imer Crawford dies in Keota after illness. burial in Keota cemetery. born May 1 1877 and married Kilmer Crawford in 1929. Mrs Crawford spent last months with her mother Uy Powell.

Kilmer Crawford Keots

Prohibition Support group forms after Stewart visit

Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago spoke at a local church urging enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment. A new local group named the Washington Society for the Support of the Eighteenth Amendment is planned with temporary officers Leslie Dunlap and Dr. S. Telford, aiming to register sentiment rather than form dues paying members.

Oliver W. Stewart Chicago Flying Squadron Foundation Christian Church Mr. Stewart Washington Society For Leslie Dunlap 8S. P. Telford Dunlap Friends of Prohibition

Local notices list debts and visits from Kalona area residents

Notices show unsettled accounts with El Wan Lintz owed at Kalona Savings Bank, mentions of visitors and residents including Lawrence Coffman, H Whithard, Viola Klett, Clint Khea, Ruth Bolver Reora, Lois Tinker, Oates, and Mrs Cottes. School officials Ralph Shatla and wife re-elected with raise, Myrna Fountain visiting Keota, Clara Bower returning from winter with family, Lloyd Miller and daughter Betty Joan visiting from Chicago.

el- Wan Lintz George Eglin Kalona Miinese W. C. Moser Hlore Lloyd Miller Betty Joan Chicana

Family notices and health updates from Keota and surrounding towns

Mrs O Harris suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Wednesday causing paralysis on the left side but recovery is hoped within weeks. Sadie Powell and John Powell of Keota are listed as survivors. The Ross family attended the funeral of Mrs W T Trotter in Ainsworth after her stomach cancer death May 14. Patsy Coates, Denver, and Mrs Coates’ parents, Mr and Mrs Sanders, are visiting. Mrs Coates was formerly Miss Yora.

Keota Shaffer Nelson Newton Clarion Wright County Mendell Shaffer L.dpd Newton Mary Smith Washington Howard Freshwaters Fern Freshwaters Sadie Powell John Powell O. Harris W. H. Ross Ainsworth Ross W. T. Trotter J. ©. Coates Patsy Denver Colorado

Local visitors and shoppers noted in Washington area

Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hoffman of Oskaloosa visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Roberts, auctioneer, Macon Washington, Iowa. Shoppers included Frances L. May of Columbus Junction and others. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Smith of Crawfordsville welcomed a daughter born at home. Mrs. Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hotle of Washington.

Phil Hoffman Oskaloosa Carl Roberts Macon Washington Iowa Frances L. May Columbus Junction John A. Williams Crawfordsville W.l Endicott Haskins C. W. Lins Hedrick Vivian Allen Kalona 8. S. Smith

Local residents and visitors share news and travels

MM Miss Inez Frey drove home to Chariton Saturday evening and returned yesterday with her brother Hal Frye. Miss Mable Livingston sails to San Dimas California to visit relatives for four weeks. Mrs Priscilla Junkin and Ralph Junkin recover from flu. William Mohland and Lucille Mohland mourn mother Mrs Mart Mohland in Pekin. J Z Hinshaw and M K R Hinshaw attend Richland funeral. Shoppers include Frank Maxwell Crawfordsville Leona Kucera Riverside and L R Bates Riverside.

Inez Frey Chariton Hal Frye Mable Livingston San Dimas Calif Los Angeles Helen Livingston Voorhis School California Priscilla Junkin Ralph Junkin William Mohland Lucille Mohland Pekin Iowa Mart Mohland Richland J. Z. Hinshaw M. KR. Hinshaw Frank Maxwell Crawfordsville Leona Kucera Riverside L. R. Bates

Defies Mountain Climbers Mount Everest Summit History

Reports note Mount Everest stands 20 141 feet high with no summits yet. Three expeditions are recorded: a 1921 reconnaissance, a first ascent attempt in 1922 reaching 27300 feet, and a second try in 1924 achieving 200 feet below 28100.

Mount Everest

Barn repairs and local notes from Havre area

Barn flooring and sills mention C E B Phillips. Family trips include Joe Booth and sister to Excelsior Springs for two weeks. Cloyce Zeiglowsky, Havre neighbor, had mastoid abscess surgery and is doing well. Widmer family visited Warland. Floyd Maxwell and Lillian Harvey secured a marriage license in town. Stewart family and Huttons visited Monmouth yesterday.

C. EB. Phillips Joe Booth Banks Mouser Excelsior Springs Cloyce Zeiglowsky Charles Zeiglowsky Havre County Hospital

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FOX Columbia Pictures Presvnes He Lior Lamb Walter Carmel Raymond Bryon Myers Hatton Miriam Seegar Montagu Loves Ecient Greece B. Saiz Ahmed Hye Phillipe Oppenhein H. J. Prentiss Iowa University Nicadoo Gho. TL Medantel Driuoguist Aly Ayer Matinees Vitaphone New Farm Bureau Sam H. Thompson American Farm Bureau Federation Federal Farm Board Edward A. O'Neal Our Funeral Home Sherman’s Funeral Home Iri E Thula National Caskets Clark Wallace Lumber Co Wallace Marion General Electric A. J. Franzen South Iowa Ave Prince Princess Takamatsu Japan Detroit Stewart Peltalue Allen USC K, W. Davis Barclay’s Lou South Side Square Louis Baird Bill Lemmon Washington Oil Company Winstop Duzzit Washington Oil Co Washington, Iowa P. G. Widmer Warland G. Widmer Floyd Maxwell Lillian BE. Harvey George C. Stewart Hutton Wildamae Hutton Monmouth Owen McGovern Bugs Iowa Motor Service Greasing Rhau John Shields & Sons
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