George Strubble Named Washington County Deputy Sheriff
George Struble of Wellman will become deputy sheriff for Washington county after November 1 1929 with Fred Sweet moving from deputy to sheriff to replace Charles M Denison whose resignation takes effect then Struble is known countywide for leading the banks vigilants unit and will assist Sheriff Sweet in duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Struble
Wellman
Washington County
Fred Sweet
Charles M. Denison
Mr. Sweet
Denison
Mr. Struble
Banker's Protective Association
Sweet
Weather Outlook Mostly Fair Tonight and Sunday
The forecast calls for mostly fair skies tonight and Sunday with temperatures slightly rising. No precipitation expected and light winds overall.
Residents Share Weekend Visits Across Iowa and Illinois
Washington residents report travel and family gatherings with trips to Illinois and Iowa. John Kurtz and family helped with farm tasks while Albert Maas and Frances O'Brien hosted Sunday dinner at the Maas home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Kurtz
Illinois
President Mitchell Defends Anti Trust Enforcement
Attorney General Mitchell told the American Bar association in Memphis that the administration will enforce anti trust laws with vigor and determination. He warned that prosperity risks encouraging price fixing and said some trade associations have used machinery to near unlawful transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
U.S
Mitchell
American Bar Association
Freight Derailment Delays Rock Island Trains Near Cotter
Rock Island freight No. 96 derailed near Cotter at 6:15 p m causing tracks to tear up and delaying eastbound No. 30 for a time. Four cars derailed one carrying horses and three carrying gasoline but no serious injuries. Track repairs completed by midnight. service resumed next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Cotter
Instructors From Cedar Falls To Lead Rural Study Center
From the office of Mrs. Winnie Palmer county superintendent of schools, Professor Irving Wolfe and Miss Grace Rait of the State Teachers College Cedar Falls will visit Washington on Saturday November 2 to conduct a study center for rural teachers. Attendance is encouraged for rural teachers and others interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Palmer
Irving Wolfe
Miss &. Grace Rait
State Teachers’ College At
Cedar Falls
Washington
County Board of Education Holds Special Meeting
The county board of education met in a special called session this afternoon to consider the book adoption program scheduled for this winter. The rural schools system allows changes to be made only every five years and requires a board vote on whether to change books even if no real need is felt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Rotarians Plan Dinner and Meeting at Lexington Church
The Washington Rotary Club will hold its next meeting Monday evening at Lexington Church north of Washington. The Ladies Aid Society will serve a chicken dinner to Rotarians and guests. A regular Rotary program with committee arranged stunts will be carried out. The club departs from in front of the Y M C A at 6 30 p.m. sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rotary Club
Lexington Church
Washington
Ladies’ Aid Society
Homestead Farm News Notes Events and People
Mrs. Raymond Hasty suffered a severe appendicitis attack last Sunday and was rushed to Washington County hospital where a surgeon from Iowa City operated. Carl Emde bought 80 acres at $8500 and Piper Brothers took 40 acres neighboring him with immediate transfer. Mildred Emde owns a new Model A Ford coupe. Martin and Mrs. White visited, planning a northwestern Iowa pheasant shoot after celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary. A Washington county fair quilt display featured Mrs. Shannon, an early settler living near the area, with stories of a 1844 quilt and weekly dinners with her son Ralph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hasty
Washington County Hospital
Iowa City
Piper Brothers
Carl
Mildred Emde
Mildred
Martin White
Homestead Farm
Martin
Iowa
Ralph Shannon
Journal columns reveal Macon’s lively wit and local notes
The column items reference Mr. Macon’s popular writings and audience laughs. Ode Ferguson calls for clearer explanations of some jokes. Farm updates report clover hulling wrapping up, a good seed crop, and a missing flock of sheep. A bridge foreman position is awarded to Joe Crofta. R. W. Miller sells corn to cattle yards, noting earlier offers. Social visits and church activities are listed for Amarillo and Estherville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lantz
Melack
Joe Crofta
Joe
Joes
R. W. Miller
Nira
Smyth to preside at Louisa district court in Wa pello
Louisa district court will convene in Wa pello October 28 with James D. Smyth presiding Miss Nancy Edwards named court reporter The docket lists 26 new cases 3 probate cases 12 state cases and 212 continuances.
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Columbus Junction
James D. Smyth
District Court of
Louisa
Wapello
Nancy Edwards
Myrtle E. James
Charles E. James
Alice M. Crull
Lawrence F. Crull
Florence Carlson
A. M. Carlson
Mt. Union
Charles M. Jennings
Arista Jennings
Columbia Junction
Albia
J. W. Zerbe
I[conium
Jennings
Junction
Hattie Taft
Denver
Mary
J. E. Reaney
Social rounds and visits in STRINGTOWN area
Local families including Mr and Mrs E B Carris and children Mrs L H Rinner and family Join Alleman and others enjoyed gatherings at Kenneth Golf home and Ethan Brooks home Marian hosted a rock party. Rex Swan and family visited J J Rich and Edd Widmer did wood at J J Rich’s. several trips to Magdefrans Wayland involved hogs for Wilbur Schantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Carris
Mr. Pleasant
Alberta Petzinger
New London
F. L. Matson
Burlington
Kenneth Golf Home
Edd Widmer
J. J. Rich
Noah Widmer
L. H. Rinner
Alleman
Emery Leichty
Max
Emerson Wit
Donald
Aurora
Ill
Kenneth Goff
Dan Widmer
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Bazaar at Cotter
In Columbus Junction the Cotter Ladies Aid plans a bazaar and chicken supper at the Odd Fellows hall on Thursday evening. Visitors Mrs. Ira Foster of Ft. Dodge and Mrs. Joe Pargus of Lyndahl, Utah arrived for the illness of Ella Edwards, mother of local families, and plans are announced for the United Presbyterian church social and upcoming farewell sermon by Rev. John F. Aiken as he leaves for Pennsylvania with Mrs. Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Presbyterian Sunday School
Elsie Freeman
Ira Foster
Ft. Dodge
Joe Pargus
Lyndahl
Utah
Ella Edwards
Ladies Aid Society of
Cotter
Odd Fellows Hall
W. R. Lucky
Kansas City
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
W. G. Robertson
H. J. Oak
Archie Norris
W. T. Duncan
R. F. Johnston
Bessie Moore
John F. Aiken
Moon Not Made of Green Cheese, Says Local Girl
A McPherson girl declares the moon was created two days before cows, arguing against the old cheese theory. Capper's Weekly notes the child's simple proof as a whimsical, faith rooted remark.
Local Social Notes and Attends in Washington Area
Local residents visit for family events and errands with many weekend trips. Subscriptions offered for Des Moines Register. new baby born Nancy Ann at Waterloo hospital. several individuals travel to Davenport Ames and Iowa City for funerals shopping business and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Elwelth
Waterloo
Richard Elwell
Nancy Ann
No Shackles Please Love's true aim is not possession
A compact aphorism notes that the greatest value lies not in keeping love locked away but in giving it freely. The quotation emphasizes freedom and mutual regard as the core of affection. It presents a moral view favoring open warmth over control.
Sure to Be Evil The Evil That Men Do
A compact reflection on the enduring footprint of malevolence. The quote attributes lasting impact to deeds, noting biographers may invent justification if none exist. The line evokes classic literary caution about history and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Ward visits grandmother and local shoppers in town
Harry Ward travels to Oskaloosa to meet his grandmother Mrs J A Ward who had visited relatives in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs W M Eitemiller of Wellman shop in town while Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith depart for Los Angeles after a visit. Sam Mathews of Ainsworth visits Washington with Anna Tedford. John Cannon of Crawfordsville shops and visits Cloyce Stewart. Lillian Dahlstrom of Kalona shopped in Washington yesterday. Journal offers five cents for four copies of August 1, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ward
Oskaloosa
J. A. Ward
Des Moines
John Cannon
Crawfordsville
Cloyce Stewart
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FOX
Vitaphone
Charlie Chase
Gus Edwards
Jolson
Warner Bros
Davey Lee
George Strubble
Royey
Mangold’s
Harry Montgomery
Dr. Hess
GEO. L. McDaniel Druggist
Washington, R
Bernice Maas
Albert Maas
Frances O’brien
Milton Maas
Fred Mouser
Rogers
Charles Bears
Nate Benson
Harley Myers
Margery
Alvin C. Hasty
Graham Theatre
Hal Skelly
Evelyn Brent
Chester Morris
Sin Town
Elinor Fair
Hugh Allan
Jack Oakie
Pathe
UNSUR
THE
Marx Bros
Oscar Mary Shaw Eaton
Paramount
Marx Brothers
Foeling
Irving Berlin
Ziegfeld
Oscar Shaw
Mary Eaton
Paramount Sound News
Hollywood
Martha Butler
Stringtown
Helen Rich
Martha Butbee
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
Call—Wisie Long, Prop
E. L. Tittrington
Margery of
Fairfield
Frank Pearson
Mary Roberts
Mrs. C. J. Roberts
J. W. Combs
Walter Sheets
Marion Smith
Frank Smith
Della Neal
Clem Jones
Ford Merkin
Davenport
Clarence Carter
D. A. Chalmers
Des Moines Register
T. L. Pease
H. W. Ramseyer
Gwendolyn Jean
Ames
Sitter
John Flanding
Louise Ewing
Billy
George Tre R
Kalona
Hearn Stroes
Anna Marie Anderson
University of Iowa
Mrs
Frank Anderson
Lattimer Davis
G. A. Eglin
Otto F. Frey
Marion
Lydia Davis
Jo Grayson
Ainsworth
C. C. Wenger
Fag. Hinkson
H. J. Goldsmith
Wayland
Jack King
R .E. Dougherty
Mary McConaughey
Elizabeth Goodlander
Anita Pratt
Virginia Droz
E. L. Wilson
Burlington, Washington
W. A. Wilson
Mary Welch
Elizabeth Irwin
Janet Kyle
Cedar Rapids
Glenn Tayes
Lloyd Humston
Grant Humston
L. E. Nagley
W. M. Eitemiller of
Ralph Smith
Los Angeles
California
Sam Mathews
Anna Tedford
Re - Journal
Lillian Dahlstrom
John Shields & Sons
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