Davenport Visitors and Local Health Update
Mr and Mrs Leonard Wail ey and son Joe of Davenport visited relatives here yesterday and go back this afternoon. Joe H McCreedy of near Haskins has been ill with acute indigestion but is reported better this morning. Miss Ruby Washburn is spending the weekend with relatives at Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wailey
Joe
Davenport
Joe H. McCreedy
Haskins
Ruby Washburn
Ottumwa
Mrs Forrest Schirmer and baby born in Washington county
At the county hospital Mrs Forrest Schirmer and her newborn son, born May 20, prepared to leave for home, marking a family milestone after the delivery at Washington county hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Schirmer
Washington County Hospital
Local Notables Visit as Miss White Recovers
Catherine White finished teaching at Argyle and is visiting relatives after an auto accident that caused a broken hose. She plans summer school at the University of Iowa starting mid June. San Francisco relatives, including L Dale Holland and daughters Jean and Janet, are due to visit. Holland family and Tom Holland travel plans tie to Philadelphia and Chicago. Duane Peterson, former Washington junior college student, spends the weekend in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine White
Argyle
Emma
Edna Purvis
Jean
Janet
San Francisco
W. A. Holland
Wiliam Beal
Mr. Holland
Tom Holland
Chicago
Philadelphia
Billy
Duane Peterson
Washington
Coe College
Absent Voters Slow To Apply For Ballots
Miss Ethel Greenan count auditor says absent voters have been slow to secure ballots for the prim ary election day. She warns time is running short for those ill or away from their precincts and urges prompt applications for absent voter ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Greenan
Birth of a daughter announced to Putnam family
Mr and Mrs A E Putnam received a telegram announcing the birth of a daughter, the third child for their son and daughter-in-law Leut and Mrs Paul Putnam now stationed at Pensacola Florida. Several local residents were noted in the day’s social updates including visits and events around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Putnam
Leut
Paul Putnam
Pensacola
Pla
Bob Hertzler
Burlington
Clarence Logan
Clarence
A. S. Allen
Kathleen
Richland
H. S. Now
M. A. McKay
Dorothy Ryan
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
John Porter
Edgar Porter
West Chester
William Marie
Washington
Carleton Haven
Bobby
Betty
la Porte City
Prisoners Had No Outside Assistance
Dale Kerr and Merle Daw sor escaped the county jail three weeks ago then returned to serve out their time. They told Sheriff Rt. H. McCarty they had been in Chicago and that Kerr abused minor liberties as a trusty to help Dawson reach the jail cellar and obtain the key for their escape. They will be denied liberties and face possible extensions of their terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Kerr
Merle Dawsor
Rt. H. McCarty
Chicago
Kerr
Dawson
Copper Wall Bungalows Rise in Germany for Rust Proofing
Houses with copper walls are built in Germany as copper resists rust and eliminates painting needs. Builders tout durability and low maintenance as a key selling point for these modern bungalows.
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Germany
Riverside pioneer A Yeegy dead at 77 years old
A Alexander Yeegy 77 a Riverside resident died at home Friday night from stomach trouble. Born January 1 1857 on a Riverside area farm he lived here all his life. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth Armbruster seven children two at home and five others plus siblings and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending word from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Alexander Yergy
Mr. Yegey
John
Catherine Linnard Yeegy
St Mary's Church
Elizabeth Armbruster
Came
Lands of Caraway Seeds
A colonial era column condemns the spread of whisky and intoxicants, urging temperance education. It references caraway seeds and notes Holland and Germany as wild or cultivated origins, with mentions of California and the United States. It concludes with a sign-off from CoH Henry Brigton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Germany
United States
California
Miss Smevoy Visits and Attends Local Play Cast
Miss Helen Smevoy of La Crosse Wisconsin visits her sister Mrs Carl Jungbluth and returns with her sister who had visited La Crosse. Mrs Harry Kilger of Ainsworth attends the high school class play where her niece Charlotte Squire is in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Smevoy
la Crosse
Wis
Carl Jungbluth
Jungbluth
Harry Kilger
Ainsworth
Charlotte Squire
Reister Creamery Undergoing Interior Redecoration
The Reister creamery is undergoing interior decorating that enhances the business appearance. Aluminum paint on back equipment is a noted feature. Manager Harold Hays says more improvements are planned, while the facility continues to handle general produce business and Washington Butter production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reister
Harold Hays
Irton
Farmer Exchange Store Remodeled Beautified Interior
The Farmers' Cooperative Exchange on North Iowa avenue reveals interior remodeling described by manager Frank McFarlane as approaching completion. The project adds floor and counter space, a new refrigerator, and repainted fixtures and walls to create a larger, more attractive grocery store interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Cooperative Exchange
North
Iowa Avenue
Frank McFarlane
Bive Groce
East Highland Social Notes From Frank Mincer Desk
Mr and Mrs John Kroeger and family called at Frank Mincer s Tuesday evening Ros Vodaril visited with sister Arlo Cordell in Rock Island Lyle Lantz Kyverette Rodtan families spent Friday and Saturday at Gail Murdock and Jake Lantz homes John Wieland family at Linus Veggy home Frank Mineer at Richard Sko la s Friday evening Mayme Weber and Billa Weber visiting Roy Steele home Donald Swailos with cousin Johnoni Dvorak Mar Nunally at Roy s Sunday Clarence and Pearl Moberly of Washington visited Harold Rath s home Obmald Rath and family had mumps and missed a play day and picnic at Riverside ball park Wednesday the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Highland
John Kroeger
Frank Mincers
Ros
Vodaril
Arlo Cordell
Rock Island
Lyle Lantz
Kyverette Rodtan
Gail Murdock
Jake Lantz
Irs John Wieland
Linus Veggy
Frank Mineer
Richard Skola
Misse Mayme
Billa Weber
Roy Steele
Donald Swailos
Johnoni
Dvorak
Nunally
Roy
Clarence
Pearl Moberly
Washington
Orville Moberly
Harold
Obmald Rath
Ball Park
Riverside
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Conor Rogers
Little
Jack Little
State Theatre
KODAK
Eveready
Eveready Plumbing Shop
Willa Gibson
Howard Freshwaters
McKesson
Quality Cleaners
WAF Drobe Cleaners
Davis Phone
John Shields & Sons
Lewis
Daily Sun
Lewistown
Maine
D. W. Tate
Los Angeles
Cafe Dance
Lallor
Ileaze Herald and Examiner
W. N. Ray
Alcoholic Beverage Unit
Department of Justice For
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Oregon
Sammis
Liquor Control Commission
Eugene News
Eugene
Hooper
Oregon Journal
Portland Oregon
Los Angeles Times
Daily Bulletin
Walla Walla
Pacific Northwest
Omaha
Washingon
Canadian
Mexian Vorder
Sunday Star
D. C
Spd
LqQua
Tin Ols
Chirove
Jewsa
Tootor Gee Eidents
Plinois
Tlinois
Cincinnati ‘Times
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph
Pittsburgh
Wood
Rhoda Cross
el Rary 21
Frank Bonelle
City Schoors
Bonelle
Denver Post
Denver
Sanny Parks
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Times
Sonny Parke
Parks
Robinson Avenue
Samaritan Hospital
Young Park
Oregon Journal of Portland
Recency
Pase
Secaus
Troy
The
Californias
Washington Cleaners
A. Yeggy
Riverside Dead
Elizabeth
Mary Bernadette
Lawrence
Bernadine
William
Henry Veggy
Eva Gase
Anthony
Elles
George
New
Lear
Alexander Veggy
Joseph
Sigmund
Yersy
St Mary's Parish
Holy Name — Society
Menet Preas
Coh
Henry
Brigtoon
Farmer Exchange Store
Frank Mincer
Jackson’s
West End Grocery
Tehel’s Pop
Snyder & Hayes
Snack Shack
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