Local social notes and events from Washington area
Local residents from Alpha and Washington visit Hal Richards and others this weekend. Families attend gatherings, moving news, and a sale at Rockwood's with a 40 to 60 percent discount. Marriage licenses issued to Michael L. Ryan and Viola Eagle, with related movements and church weddings in Iowa City and Kalona.
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Freeland Ratge
Hart
Alpha
Ill
Hal Richards
Washington
Willis Richards
Boyd Sanders
Wal Richards
Lee Colton
Esther Emmons
Jean Hobba
Columbus Junction
Milo
Iowa
Mr. Reisinger
Reister Bros
F. G. Livesay
Mr. Sartor
Chiropractors
Williamsburg
Dougherty
Hospital Dismissals From Keota Reported
Mrs C I Davis of Keota Nancy Lee and Mary Jane ary were dismissed yesterday at home Keota Mrs John Atkinson of Wash ee was dismissed last evening.
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C. I. Davis
Keota
Nancy Lee
Mary Janeary
John Atkinson
Washee
National League standings and Tuesday results
The National League standings show Chicago leading with 21 wins and 9 losses, followed by Cincinnati 17 15 and Pittsburgh 15 12. Tuesday results: Boston 10 Cincinnati 9, Chicago 10 Brooklyn 4, New York 9 St Louis 4. Upcoming games include Cincinnati at Boston and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
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En. Zork
Chicago Imine As Moglon
Macuuuca
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Wavkkh
Brooklyn
s-_- wancane
Philadelphia
Jn Ns
Boston
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphain
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Mrs McKinnie Phelps Visits Relatives in Illinois
Mrs McKinnie Phelps of Cincinnati visiting her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Charles Phelps in Monmouth Illinois and plans to return to Washington this afternoon Evelyn Sorden niece of Milo Sorden stays summer with the Sordens to help at Sorden's Music Shop in Webster Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Sorden of
Webster
Milo T. Sorden
Mrs. Sorden
Sorden
Memorial Day Program Planned at Crawfordsville School
Memorial day events are set for May 30 at 1 30 p m at the school house with Rev E E Voss as chairman. The program includes Song America Invocation Lincoln s Gettysburg Address In Flanders Fields readings and a benediction. Afterward a procession will go to the cemetery to decorate graves.
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Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
E. E. Voss
America
Norman Webster
David Henry Davis
Flanders Fields
Doreen Lease
Newell Chapman
D. C. Davies
Record 120 elected to Iowa State Historical Society
In Iowa City the Iowa State Historical Society elected a record 120 members at a board of curators meeting. Notables include L. H. K. Dunlap C. J. Jungbluth Althea Montgomery and Dorothy Thompson of Washington.
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Iowa City
Iowa State Historical Society
L. HK. Dunlap
C. J. Jungbluth
Althea Montgomery
Dorothy Thompson
Washington
Brighton High Ranks High in State Academic Tests
A report from the College of Education at the State University of Iowa shows Brighton High School placing second in Class C and eighth overall among 236 schools in academic tests. Top performers include Harold Guy in general science, Mildred Horner and Eloise Johnston in Latin, William Kraemer in geometry and biology, and Gordon Stout in biology.
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Brighton
College of Education
State University of
Iowa
Supt
H. C. Messer
L. E. McAfee
Helen Gaumer
Miss Gaumer
Harold Guy
Mildred Horner
Eloise Johnston
William Kraemer
Gordon Stout
Delegates Elected to Northern Baptist Convention in Milwaukee
Rev I Fredmund and Rev M C Carstensen named as delegates for the Northern Baptist Convention to be held May 26 to 31 in Milwaukee. Speakers include Dr Earle V Pierce Dr George W Truett and Dr J H Rushbrooke. The event follows a two day evangelism conference led by Rev W E Woodbury with Rev M C Carstensen active as evangelism director for Iowa and Nebraska.
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The
Baptist Church
I. Fredmund
M. C. Carstensen
Northern Baptist Convention
Milwaukee
Wis
Fredmund
Earle V. Pierce
Minneapolis, Minn
George W. Truett
Dallas
Texas
Baptist World Alliance
J. H. Rushbrooke
London
England
M. E. Dood
Shreveport
Louisiana
South
Gordon Poteat
American Baptist Home Mission Society
W. E. Woodbury
Iowa
Nebraska
Iowa Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Norther
Baptists
Northern Baptists
Washingtonians Meet in Prescott Arizona
Mrs C H Guther and daughter Carla with Dr Florence Brookhart Yount and families dined with Prescott residents during a Washington, Iowa day. The gathering followed a teachers meeting. Mrs Dunsmore teaches in Clemmenceau. Carla reports Prescott suits the climate and the group enjoyed the reunion.
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Arizona
Washington
Iowa
Prescott
Ariz
C. H. Guther
Carla
Florence Brookhart Yount
Cora Teeter Dunsmore
Mary
Ted
Joby Teeter
Cora Porter
County Methodists Mark 200th Anniversary Service
A two century Methodist observance featured Kalona Riverside and Sharon churches choir groups under I R McCormack directing. Dr Arthur Atack led the service with county church members praising their two centuries of helpful existence. Jacobs Tire and Radio Service loaned the radio and Mrs W R Mount provided pulpit flowers.
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Kalona-Riverside
Kalona
Riverside
Sharon
I. R. McCormack
Arthur Atack
Washington Church
Jacobs Tire and Radio Service
W. R. Mount
Denison Trailer Camp Opens At Diamond Inn
Charles and Dale Denison announce a new trailer camp at the Diamond Inn west of the cabins. Improvements include leveled ground, new rest rooms with showers, a highline with electricity, and space for twenty trailers. The update coincides with the Diamond Inn seventh anniversary and aims to attract transients to Washington for overnight stays.
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Charles
Dale Denison
Diamond Inn
Dale
Washington
What They Are Saying
A collection of quotes from Alf Landon Neville Chamberlain and Jesse L Jones. Landon expects a surprise in elections and improved business after voting. Chamberlain says European tension has eased for now. Jones foresees a business upswing from small business loan requests.
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Washington
Jesse K L. Jones
Yates and Fischer face off in British amateur clash
In Troon Scotland Charles Yates of Atlanta meets Johnny Fischer of Cincinnati, Walker Cup teammates, in the British amateur championship. Yates notes the match distance is long but insists it’s all in the game.
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Troon
Scotland
Charles Yates
Atlanta
Johnny Fischer
Cincinnati
Johnny
Mitchell Awaits Official Copy on 8 U S Tax ruling
Des Moines attorney general John H. Mitchell said his office awaits an official copy of the United States Supreme Court decision validing collection of a 10 percent federal amusement tax on athletic events at state universities. Indications suggest the University of Iowa must pay without further court action.
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Des Moines
John H. Mitchell
United States Supreme Court
High Court
University of Iowa
Train Derailment Kills Two in Freeport
A Great Western passenger train from Minneapolis to Chicago derailed near Freeport, Illinois, killing the engineer and fireman from Chicago as the locomotive plunged down an embankment and overturned.
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Freeport, Ill
Great Western
Minneapolis
Chicago
Mencean Friends Enjoy Arizona Visit
A brief note describes Mencean friends praising their time in Arizona and their overall good spirits during the trip.
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Arizona
Wellman 1938 graduates receive diplomas in commencement
A large crowd attended Wellman high school commence ment exercises Friday evening. Rev Paul Hann delivered the invocation and Lonzo Jones spoke on The Promise of Life. Supt H F E Ross presented the class of 1938 and awarded diplomas to graduates including Shirley Atkins Donald Bell Doris Booth Verda Davisson Elma Emde Everette Erb Gilbert Fritz Harlan Geyer Neomia Hole Donald Huntsberger Roy Johnson Ferne Karr Laura Kehoe Katherine Lewis Jean Marek Harold Moothart Hal Nelson Daryl Oldfield Lloyd Polson Opal Rabertson Hubert Romine Russell Ross Dean Schwartz Roy Wetrich Carroll Yoder. Rev Hann gave benediction.
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Martha Adams
Wellman
Cedar Rapids
Diana Coffey
Coe College
Raymond Livesey
Mercy Hospital
Town City
Charlie Livezey
Prairie Center Social News Highlights Weekend Visits
Prairie Center residents share Sabbath visits with the Wagenknecht, Zieglowsky, and Montgomery families. Attendees include Edna Lewis Arilla Warren and Frieda Rabenold with gatherings at multiple homes and an Odd Fellows week in Cedar Rapids.
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Prairie Center
Rudy Wagenknecht
Edna Lewis
Dan Cline
A Collins
Milburn Underwood
Kahoka
Sam Warren
Arilla
George Howard
Fairfield
Anna Wagenknecht
Louie
Henry Wagenknecht
Fred Zieglowsky
Fred
Henry Zieglowsky
Herman
Louie Wagenknecht
Cedar Rapids
Frieda Rabenold
Ainsworth
Ellis Swisher
Malcolm Montgomery
Ralph Howell
Howell
Boyd Stephens
Myrla
Harold
Tommy Randall
Ray Rathmel
Vacating Heights School Building Urged by Lambert
Lambert warns Heights School is in danger of collapse as walls settle, especially the front and outer walls. He says timing of failure is unknowable and current bolts only temporarily hold the structure. Parents debate sending children elsewhere and may push for another election on the new school building issue.
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Vacating Heights
Lambert
Everett Burbatto
Operating costs of Iowa towns under 2000 reported
The Iowa Taxpayers Association released data showing 20 county seat and similar towns under 2000 population spent 1.66 to 9.81 per inhabitant in the year ending March 1937. Average $5.76 per person. Spirit Lake highest at 9.81, Greenfield 2.25, Moulton 1.66. Total costs for 55 towns were 546,925, down 27,959 from last year. Expenditures covered general government 79,283. protection 60,105. health 15,179. streets 69,821. miscellaneous 122,527. Capital improvements not included.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Spirit Lake
Greenfield
Moulton
Iowa picnickers warned to avoid poison ivy
May 25 Dr Walter L Bierring state health commissioner warned picnickers and campers to beware of poison ivy as the season begins its poisonous stage. He described ivy growth on low plants vines and trailing shrubs with three leaflets and waxy berries. Prevention rests on washing with soap and hot water and avoiding scrubbing the affected skin.
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Des Moines
INS
Walter L. Bierring
Bierring
Brennan elected state deputy of Knights of Columbus
Lawrence D. Brennan, a farmer near Emmetsburg, was elected state deputy of the Knights of Columbus for Kansas City on the fifth ballot. Fort Dodge was chosen as the 1929 meeting site. Delegates urged the supreme council to act to end persecution of Catholics by hostile governments.
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Sioux City
Lawrence JD. Brennan
Emmetelure
Knights of Columbus
Fort Dodge
Knights of Columbus Supreme Council
Parental Visit Noted at Roy Foss Home
Mr and Mrs Howard Pearson Georgina Sterling and Duane White spent the Sabbath at the Tom Sterling home.
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Roy Foss
Howard Pearson
Georgina Sterling
Duane White
Tom Sterling
Lemmon Pharmacy Marks 39 Years in Washington
J. E. Lemmon celebrates 39 years at his southeast square location dating from May 1899. The modern drug store features up to date merchandise and courteous staff, contributing to its standing as a leading drug store in the trading territory.
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J. E. Lemmon
Washington
Lemmon Pharmacy
Ainsworth Notes From Ruth Norris May Meet
Miss Blanche Ginkens spent several days in Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Tolly Klockengan with son returned to Pekin Illinois after visiting Mrs. R. F. Mefarland. Mr. and Mrs. FE. R. Butterworth and family and Ronald Keuper visited in Muscatine Sunday. The Rabenolds plan to move to the Rathmel property. Marsh and Workman attended Lone Tree commencement. Creighton Workman graduated. Glen Hazen visited his sister Mary Woodside in town. Dr. and Mrs. Marion Anderson were visitors. Latimer Davis and others attended an Easter Star meeting in Davenport.
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Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
Blanche Ginkens
Cedar Rapids
Tolly Klockengan
Pekin
Klockengan
R. FE. Mefarland
FE. R. Butterworth
Ronald Keuper
Muscatine
Don Rabenold
Rathmel
T. C. Davis
J. A. Marsh
Marietta Workman
Lone Tree
Creighton Workman
Glen Hazen
Mary Woodside
Marion Anderson
Latimer Davis
Margaret Mahin
Myrtle Thoma
Gladys Evans
Davenport
Stork Catches and Delivers Baby in Livermore
An eight pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Milton of Fort Dodge after a trip from Minneapolis. They reached Livermore where a physician and nurse Margaret Malin assisted. the baby arrived at the Malin home within an hour. James Zeck reportedly had new potatoes from his garden for dinner today.
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Livermore
John Milton
Fort Dodge
Minneapolis
Minn
Miltons
Margaret Malin
Malin
James Zeck
Valley Notes From Mrs. Churchill’s Column
Dr Alcorn of Washington visited Mrs W J Keifer but her condition remains slow to improve. Charles Henry Churchill hosted visitors over the weekend with Cloyce Zieglowsky Omer Dillon and others calling at the Churchill home. Paul Houseal delivered shelled corn to J B Deal while Francis Felts couple made business calls in Richland. Charlie Churchill and daughters Arlene and Norma were in Keota for an afternoon visit. W E Derby and sons Lionel and Harold helped plant corn for Nate Loban and Charlie Churchill. Mrs Gilbert Hotle and children stayed at the Pfeifer home to help care for her mother Tommy Hartnell moves to Richland to supervise Joe Carter’s perfor…
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Charles Churchill
Valley
Dr. Alcorn
Washington
W. J. Keifer
Chas
Henry Churchill
Hie
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Havre
Omer Dillon
Howard
Blanche Conrad
Keota
Churchill
Paul Houseal
Francis Felts
Richland
Charlie Churchill
Arlene
Norma
W. E. Derby
Lionel
Harold
Nate Loban
Gilbert Hotle
Near Gladwin Spem
W. J. Pfe
Children Die in Denver Trailer Fire
Four year old John Logan and two year old George Logan perished in a trailer fire on Denver's outskirts last night. The father attacked responders and had to be restrained while the mother fainted at the sight of the children's bodies.
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Denver
John Logan
Anet George Logan
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