Memorial visit and Chicago departure noted
Mr and Mrs Harold Duke gon and Benjie from Chicago planned Memorial visits to Duke relatives in Washington with Mrs Duke and son staying longer to visit Mrs Elmer Wells. Mr Duke returned to Chicago this morning. Notice to water customers states water rent due June with 10 percent discount if paid by June 10. Mr and Mrs R C Dayton of Des Moines visited Washington for the weekend and observed their fourth wedding anniversary with an angel food cake at dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Duke
Benjie
Chicago
Duke
R. C. Dayton
Des Moines
C. O. Dayton
Washington
Washington butter and visitors in Washington community
News notes from Washington detail Kerr of Iola Kansas visiting sister Mrs Anderson and relatives. The W T Carson family moves to Mrs Carson’s sister Mrs Ream’s home. Rollie Optenberg plans a four month ranch trip to Jackson Wyoming. Knox family from Stuart visiting Mrs Brinton and Mrs Butterbauch’s visit to her mother Mrs Palmer. Knox attends a 40th reunion at the university. Bernard Nash and Bernice Nash visit. Donald Kyle from SIU returns for a pharmacy graduation reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kerr
Iola
Kan
W. &K. Anderson
Washington
D. F. Mac
Iowa
W. T. Carson
Jackson
C. P. Knox
Knox
Brinton
Stuart
George Brinton
E. G. Butterbauch
J. R. Palmer
U. S
Earl Atwood
West
Many International Societies Still Visible After Decades
Numerous international societies persist from twenty five years ago as core entities remain active. The piece notes ongoing membership, activities, and influence across multiple regions and organizations.
Trends Favorable in State Banking
A statistical look from Robert M Hanes of Wachovia Bank finds 1934 figures show improvement in state banks. Deposits rose to 17.51 billion after a 1931-33 decline, with investments and loans stabilizing, signaling a bottoming deflation era and tighter borrowing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M., Hanes
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
American Bankers Association
Committee On State Bank Research
The
Association
Mr. Hanes
Mutual Savings
Bank Inspection Plan Aims to Foil Crooks in New York
The American Bankers Association Protective Committee proposes a nationwide bank inspection plan to reveal vulnerabilities to robberies, burglaries and sneak thefts. The program cites 80 leading questions and 17 recommendations covering alarms protective equipment and entrance security to prevent dawn breaches and hostage taking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Bankers Association Protective Committee
Bankers Institute Promotes Standard Farm Accounting
Georgia Bankers Association held a Banker-Farmer Institute on farm accounting. The program aimed to get five farmers to adopt standard records. Forty farmers attended and signed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Bankers Association
Banker-Parmer Institute
Man's Memory and Hope Flight Through Time
A reflective line likens memory to a flight into the past and hope to a flight into the future, exploring time as a lens on human experience and aspiration.
Pioneer Born in Log Cabin Near Wayland
The Wayland resident Mrs. Sarah Brown celebrates her 86th birthday marking a life as a Wayland pioneer. Born on a government homestead southeast of Henderson Brooks, she now lives at the old Newt McClintie place with four living children and three sons in nearby towns. Her daughter Nellie Allen assists at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Browne
Sarah Brown
Brown
Daniel Lute
Henderson Brooks
William Neff
Newt McClintie
No Evening Service At Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle
High school and junior college commencement causes cancelation of tonight’s service. Visitors include Mrs Leigh Wallace and daughter Virginia from Iowa City with Virginia studying social welfare at the University and finishing this summer. Several other locals and visitors are listed with brief notes on their arrivals and ties to area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle
Leigh Wallace
Virginia
Iowa City
Jay Sproatt
John
Mort Keeley
Evanston
T. T. Keeley
Cecil Godwin
Lucy Stahl
H. A. Stahl
Manly
Mt. Vernom
Do Not Judge Snake Age By Rattle Count
A Detroit News writer notes that rattles do not indicate a snake’s age. Rings form from shed tail skin every two to five months, and terminal rattles often break off, so current rattle numbers mislead about age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Marks on early American silver and coin marks
The article notes that late eighteenth and early nineteenth century New York silversmiths used marks d and ec likely meaning dollar or coin. In the early nineteenth century the word coin appeared on plate, sparking legal questions. Some states then required plate marked to indicate 900 parts fine and that sterling denote 925 parts fine, the English standard. Sterling as a quality mark appears on American items from about 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin served as post master general for U S and Britain
The article notes Benjamin Franklin acted as a post master general for the United States and also held a similar role for Britain well before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
What We Do on Sunday What We Do When We Worship
Lesson outlines the Lord's Day from Genesis to Acts, stressing Sabbath origins Edenic not Mosaic, rest on the seventh day, and first day worship. True worship must be spiritual and universal, not place-bound, with joy and thanksgiving. Colossians counsels inner Christlike poise, peace, gratitude, and Christ dwelling in the heart guiding life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Sinai
God
Paul
Christ
Canaries Shun Strangers Quiet When Familiar Faces Near
Hartz mountain canaries often stop singing at the sight of strangers and resume only when familiar people approach, indicating strong avoidance of unfamiliar guards in their routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartz Mountain
634 Acre Letts Farm Purchased
C EB Gray of Oakland bought the 634 acre former H M Letts farm one mile south of Columbus City. The purchase ranks as one of Louisa county’s largest single tracts. Other local items note Wayne Chown to Swift and Company, Miss Norma Mellinger visiting, Rev Bloomquist named area pastor, family moving June 4, Pearl Button plant closure with reopen timing unknown, and council studying sewerage disposal plant costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
C. EB. Gray
Oakland
Canf
Columbus City
H. M. Letts
Louisa County
Wayne Chown
Swift and Company
Norma Mellinger
Oak
Ville
Austin Davis
R. O. Lynn
Barbara
Clora Lynn
Parsons College
Fairfield
Victor C Bloomquist
Methodist Church
What Cheer
Fredonia
W. A. Lamp
Burlington
Iowa
William Pence
Chicago
J. W. Pence
Tyrone Pupils End School Year With Ice Cream Treat
Tyrone closed for the year with a 4h picnic dinner. Miss Marcia Wehrie will teach the same school next term. Families attended the senior class play and baccalaureate services in Richland and Washington. Memorial services were held at Tyrone cemetery with a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
Miss Wehrie
Eloise Sheetz
Marcia Wehrie
Marcia
Geo
Bond
Charles
Leland Sheetz
Richland
Nading Bond
Loretta Rains
Richland High School
Eight Captains of Industry Top 1934 Earnings List
The 172 executives reporting 1934 earnings above 50000 to the federal security commission include eight with salaries and bonuses totaling 1 740 333. Names listed include Thomas J. Watson of International Business Machines, Charles M. Schwab of Bethlehem Steel, George G. Crawford of Jones and Laughlin Steel, Rufus L. Patterson of Americas Machine and Foundry, Eugene Gracy of Bethlehem Steel, E R Crawford of McKeesport Tin Plate, Cornelius Kelley of Anaconda Copper and Joseph Wilshire of Standard Brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Security Commission
Thomas J. Watson
New York
International Business Machines, Inc
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
George G. Crawford
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
Rufus L. Patterson
Americas Machine & Foundry Co
Eugene Gracy
E. R. Crawford
McKeesport Tin Plate Co
Cornelius Kelley
Anaconda Copper Co
Joseph Wilshire
Standard Brands, Inc
Red Brick wedding bells ring for Flynn couple
Reporter at Red Brick notes wedding bells as Mr and Mrs M M Flynn attend a dinner at the George and Dennis Flynn home after a Monday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Brick
Marguerit, Hering
Mrs. M. M. Flynn
George and
Dennis Flyng
Social Gathers and Visits Noted in Local Listings
Mr and Mrs Hermie Otto spent Thursday evening at the Lloyd Neiswanger home. Miss Maude Murphy of Crawfordsville visited Saturday and Sunday at the John Wagner home. Miss Katherine Flynn is away with her brothers George and Dennis. Mr and Mrs Ernest Rouse were guests of Edna and Ruth Bridges on Sunday. Mrs Everette Dillon of Keats visited early in the week at John Caldwell's. Mr and Mrs Fisher of Washington visited Sunday with their daughter Delbert Sayre. Miss Violet Flynn visited with her aunt Katherine Tuesday through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermie Otto
Lloyd Neiswanger
Maude Murphy
Crawfordsville
John Wagner
Katherine Flynn
George
Dennis Flynn
Ernest Rouse
Edna
Ruth Bridges
Everette Dillon
Keats
John Caldwel
Mrs. Fisher
Washington
Del
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Bertha Nash
Nichole
Bernice Nash
Donald Kyle
Ross Motor Service
S. W. Corner
WM. E. Sloat
Mangold Car & Radio
State Bank
Wayland
Evening Journal
Ezra Wittmer
Norman Sage
Cedar Rapids
Frank Sage
Jeanette Karel
P. B Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bivile Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Lord
Otto Sheetz
Geo. Bond
Bac
Calaureate Services
Oscar Mourer
Geo. Crawford
Geo. Dillon
Likke
David Temple
Dave Temple
Cornelius F. Kelley
Eugene Grace
Journal
Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma
Wash
George Weyerhaeuser
Lowell School
Weaare
Bruce Bowman
Buckingham Apartments
Bruce
North Tenth Street
Annie Wright Seminary
Tacoma Avenue
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