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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1927

Page

5

News Notes from Nearby Towns and Country

Center Henry Henderson and Sam Henderson appear as local callers with various neighbors in Keota and Washington. The No. 6 school closed a successful year with a program and picnic while Center and Westminster schools played a 10 to 9 baseball game. A new Westinghouse electric plant was bought by Clark Pulver of Keota. Community updates cover weather, farming, visitors, births, and local road plans.

Henry Henderson Albert Dayton Frank Pulver Sam Henderson Washington Floyd Green Doctor Fitzgerald Keota Harry Greens Henry Flanders Dale Moody Andy Pimme Elmer Waller Gladys Bruce Moore No. 6 Center West Minster Westminster School Agnes Reis Westminster Dorothy Allen John Fladuing Westinghouse Electric Clark Pulver Everette Lewis Carl Mayers Elvin Lewis Darlene Powell John Powell Walden Henderson Glenn Missouri Alex Gillies

Wellman Weather and Local Notes From May Rain

The Wellman Iowa area endured heavy rains through Monday flooding streets and making highways nearly impassable. Bud Durian reported his Ford coupe missing after parking near City Hall. Elery and Ruth Bradford among others traveled to Cedar Rapids and Des Moines amid bad road conditions. Local residents noted improved roads as the week progressed and plans assessed for better roads.

Wellman Bud Durian Iowa City City Hall Jones Insurance Agency E. N. Foster Cedar Rapids Hila A. Foster Ellery Ruth Bradford Knight Chicago Connie Bradford Sabina Wilson J. E. Bradford Eardley Bell, Jr Des Moines Elmer T. Cassell Rock Island C. M. Booth Marengo Iowa BE. H. Mackey Theodore

Funeral notices from Wayland and nearby towns

Mrs Kate Miller of South Pasadena California dies suddenly and funeral services are held in Wayland with a large attendance. Survivors include son Leslie Miller and siblings Ben Miller Lydia Kicher and Ben Eicher. Also noted are funeral services for W W Wood aged over 80 with surviving children and relatives in Wayland and Colorado. Miss Vina Nelson visits family in Long Beach and Wayland.

Joe W. Rich West Point Nebraska Schlatters New York California Jacob Hitchey Louie Wenger Washington County Hospital Don Messenger Clovee Messenger Edith Meyers David Meyer Willie Farmer Ft. Morgan Colo Lydia Eicher lLacoma Washington Jessie Miller Denver Cole Wayland Katie Eicher Miller Kate Miller Mennonite John Miller Leslie Miller South Pasadena Ben Miller Lydia Kicher Lacoma Ben W. Eicher W. W. Wood Wood Alice Fred Genkins Nellie Brooks Clara Neff Clyde Troutman Bertha Wood Walter Wood Stella Alvine Pleasant Edna Reed Colorado Vina Nelson Longe Beach Carl Sodergren Clair Sodergren Nelson

Keota Graduates Hear Baccalaureate Address at Presbyterian Church

A large audience gathered at the Keota Presbyterian church for the baccalaureate with Rev. W. Harper speaking on Success and Happiness. The Girls' Glee Club provided music as Jean Richardson visited with his grandparents. The commencement program to follow includes processional Pauline Wilson invocations, America, audience prayer, junior girls glee club songs, Dr. Howard McDonald speaking on Guide Posts along Life's Highway, One Fleeting Hour, diploma presentations by F. A Morris, and benediction by Rev. W. O. Harper.

Keota Altho Presbyterian Church W. ©. Harper Pauline Wilson C. B. Rayhill America Willis Crafts Junior Girls Glee Club Iife Howard McDonald Parsons College Clara Droz Henry Hagist Willard Teets Des Moines Methodist Ladies B. Brown M. BE

Fossil Forests Spur Debate on Cretaceous Flora

The text links Mongolian Cretaceous trees and araucarian relatives to the Arizona petrified forest. It notes araucarian lineage, including the Norfolk Island pine, and mentions related species in the southern Leulephere region.

Mongolia Shabarakh Ueu Petrified Forest Arizona Norfolk Island

Washington County Iowa Quiet Title Suit Notice

The plaintiffs claim fee simple ownership of lots in Washington County Iowa and seek to quiet title against numerous named defendants and unknown claimants. Defendants are warned to appear before noon on the second day of the next district court term in response to the petition filed with the clerk.

Jesse Botkin M. J. Botkin Margaret J. Botkin Laura A Botkin Alice M. Botkin Arbella Botkin Clara H. Botkin Hattie C. Botkin Jennie M. Botkin George Winter Sarah A. Winter Hester Winter Ann M. Humberston Enoch Winter Edward O'Donnell Lizzie O'Donnell James Shearer Susan Sharrer John Winter J. H. Winter S.A Winter Susan Shearer Susan Sheare Ann M. Humberster Jas. H. Winter Nelson Stewart Ann Hester Stewart Susan Sherrer James Sharrer Joseph H. Winter Edward O'Donnall Lizzie O'Donall Elizabeth O'Donnell James Sharer Susan Sharer Carrie H. Botkin Arabella FE. Botkin L. Twining L. A. Twining Laura Mott Allice M. Bean Laura A. T. Twining Wm H. Bean Bella E. Botkin P. H. Botkin William H. Bean Alice M. Bean Arabella E. Bodkin PL W. Bodkin Simon P. Teeple Richard Moore Washington County Iowa Morgan Hart James Watters Nathan Horner W. F. Curtis Wilbur F. Curtis Mary W. Ashby Julia F. Hart Priscilla B. Twining Hester W Dicken Elizabeth H. Bickford Eusebius W. H. Ashby BF. W. HH. Ashbey E. A Win Smouse Highland Park City of Washington Ashby City the District Court of District Court

Radio programs listed for tomorrow across multiple stations

A historical schedule lists radio programs and timings for many stations including KDKA Pittsburgh WIZ Shenandoah KYW Chicago WGA WCCO Minneapolis and WEAF New York with acts such as Cliquot Eskimos Vincent Lopez and Meyer Davis Le Paradis band plus orchestras and dance programs across the day May 26 catering to a national network audience.

KDKA Pittsburgh WIZ Kenf Shenandoah KMA Farnham Trio KPO San Francisco Orange Chain KYW Chicago Hearst Square WCCO Minn St. Pl Cliquot Eskimos WEEI WJAR WTAG WCAE WGR WRC WWJ Woe WGN WGY Goodrich Silvertown — Orchestra KSD WCSH WFI WAG Woc Wecco WSAI WSR WHAS WSM WTAM WMC Vincent Lopez WEBH Chicagro Uptown Theatre Belle Forbes Cutter Chicago Tribune Sam ‘N’ Henry Music Box Correll Gosden Mark Eve Schenectady Stephen BE. Boiselair WHO Des Moines Prof Paul Stoye New York Charlotte Geers Markets Society Orchestra WBAL Our Musicale United States WRZ the Texans Orchestra WLS Players WMAQ Chicago Daily News Chicago Theatre Revue

Notice of Trial Set and Judgment Demand in Iowa Case

A court in Washington Iowa sets a trial for the sixth day of September 1927 at the Court House Washington County. Default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Livingston & Richer attorneys represent the plaintiffs. Dates May 18 25 June 18.

Court House City of Washington Washington County Iowa Livingston & Richer Attorneys

McKinley Is Champ Ground Hog Trapper

County Auditor J. T. Matthews reports Elmer McKinley of Crawfordsville led the season with 140 ground hogs caught in Crawford township. McKinley earned 25 cents per scalp under the bounty program, turning in 64 in February and 76 last week. He is in Washington for a few days with his fiddle, enjoying the profitable pastime.

Mercury Carl T. Anderson Wellman Elmer T. Cassell Madrid Iowa L. E. Maplethorpe Toledo Charles Maplethorpe Jersey George F. Morrison Eardley Bell Jr W. P. Gardner California Hillsborough Helen J. T. Matthews Elmer McKinley Crawfordsville Crawford Township McKinley Washington

Coolidge Tentatively Picks Black Hills for Summer Home

President Coolidge has tentatively selected the Black Hills of South Dakota for a summer vacation house and is studying the site for adequate accommodations for himself and staff. The decision is not final, the White House said.

Washington Coolidge Black Hills South Dakota White House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lester Disney B. C. Foster Community Club of Washington Co W. H. Durian Nira C. Rowe Fay Goodwin Mr. Rowe Allen Street Chas Livezey Corner Jack Cassell Jack Kathryn Alliman Joseph Dorothy Kathryn Albany Oregon Joseph Alliman Jacob Roth Roberta Flaine Roth Robert Krabil Ruth Ellen Harry Roth Max, la Verne Duan Burlington Edward Kauffmans Chriss Roth Abbert Roth Jessie Bellew Decatur Iona Anna Eicher Jake Roth Ezra Wittmer Lowa Pearl Tressler Nan J. Chada Radio Digest Publishing Company KFAB KMOXN KOA WJAX WLIT WSBT WEAF Davenport Plow Boys Quartet Frank Thul WOW Omaha Washington D.C Meyer Davis Journal Homer Stephen Jewerery Ypanp Standard Oil Company Indiana E.R. Clark Coal Hyde Park Kansas City J. W. Wilson Mgr Kansas City, Mo L. O. Hughes E. R. Clark Coal Co Kl. C. Alexander Standard Oil Washington, Iowa
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