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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1931

Page

6

Local News Highlights From Town and Surroundings

Dr. and Mrs. Howard Hamilton of Omaha arrived to visit relatives. Events include a 2:15 PM special and a quilt exhibit with cash prizes at H. I. Ward & Co. Names mentioned include Biklen Wilson Trickler Carrick Timmerman Ward Breese, with notes on travels to Davenport and California and a tonsil operation at Washington County Hospital.

Howard Hamilton Omaha Tom Eeston CH. Biklen Psrlekler Town City Jen Wilson Trickler Davenport Isabelle Carrick Wyman John Timmerman Columbus Swallen H. I. Ward & Co Helen Breese Philip's Hebner's Drug Store William Breese Calhornia Palmer Washington County Hospital Itl Esther Elgar John Friend Rosemary Frances Lillian Dora Minick J. Falitt Grayson Teverside Cacsaviat Wiamnaece Harry. Watkins Miiaeeser Hugh McClesry Carolyn Hamilton Howard Hamilton Maha

Jefferson County Resistance to Test Continues Amid Troop Standoff

Soldiers on duty in the cattle sector face passive farmer resistance over the testing law. Veterinarians with machine gun backing move to begin testing as about 1,600 troops may be withdrawn. Camp near the fairgrounds draws visitors while a hand to hand incident in Burlington prompts a temporary loss of town passes. Local residents Mr and Mrs W Shoemaker visit relatives and plan pheasant hunting.

Fiji Burlington

Anniversary Celebration Shines in Weather and Hogs Market

At and ana ats. vg. vai: er celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Top hogs price listed at 5.39 as weather turns unsettled with showers forecast through Tuesday.

Ana Ats Vai

Local social notes from West Chester and nearby towns

Mrs J R Palmer and family visited at the R B Palmer home near West Chester. RB Palmer, son of Mrs J St Palmer, and Loran Palmer of Keota dropped by, with Audrey Palmer and others. Several residents traveled to Des Moines for recitals, visits in Iowa City, and a Drake University event. Local shoppers, travelers, and social engagements including T T A Hallowe en and a hospital birth in Washington were noted.

J. R. Palmer Stella Palmer RB. Palmer Audrey R. B. Palmer West Chester J. St. Palmer Loran Palmer Keota Hiklen Nettle Moore Gus Drinkle Oskaloosa Moore Fred L. Moore Fred L. Moore, Jr University of Town Thelma Long Ace Wallace P. T. A. Hallowe'en Walter Roy R Fred Forinash Troy Forinash Margaret McNulty JH. Huston Charles Breye

Dr McCarthy Wins Insurance Case For $250 Weekly

The U S Supreme Court denied review of United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company. It upheld a lower court ruling that Dr Wilton McCarthy of Des Moines Iowa must receive $250 weekly for life under an accident policy after a fall severed a nerve ending his ability to perform operations. The carrier argued he could remain a consultant but the court found total disability. If lived out, the surgeon’s total benefits could reach $280000.

Washington Get Supreme Court Today United States Fidelity & Tluranty Company Ciienit Court Wilton McCarthy Des Moines Iowa McCarthy Tfe

Many Visit Camp at Burlington by Washington Guests

A large Washington contingent joined thousands at the Burlington fairgrounds for a National Guard camp review. Lieut Walter Conner of Troop F and Col C J Wilson were among the visitors as Glenn Laffert from Ft Dodge, on Gen Park Findley’s staff, prepared to assume duties during the Burlington emergency.

Washington National Guard Burlington Fair Grounds Walter Conner Col C.J. Wilson Burington Glenn Laffert Charles A. Dewey Des Moines

Local Residents See Weekend Visits and News

D M Bridges of Muscatine and daughters Ruth and Edna visited Wilton then Muscatine. Mr and Mrs T H Berdo visited Peter Berdo near Crawfordsville. TW Cahill toured Burlington while Mrs William Knotterius’ family hosted Des Moines visitors. George Abel and Alice Peterson family visited Ottumwa. Various locals named travel, shoppers, and weekend activities include Keota, Ainsworth, Crawfordsville, and Town City. Two injured residents from a recent accident remained in county hospital.

D. M. Bridges Musetaine Ruth Edna Bridges Wilton Muscatine Misses Bridges T. H. Berdo Peter Berdo Crawfordsville TW. Cahill Burlington William Knot Id Walter David Des Moines Knotterius Dave Knottnerus George Abel Ottumwa Abel Alice Peterson Peterson Dickey and Shirley Ernest Miller W. M. Adamson Columbus Junction Harvey Moon Pleasant Plain Oscar Laubach Keota Elmer Marner Ka Jona Marie Grace van Fliet Fairfield Vic Jones North English Loree Schulty Wellman Joe Te Ockhorst Frank A. Moore W. D. Roberts Ainsworth LE. Stark Leroy Fread A. R. Smith Harriet

Prices on de natured alcohol and local notices

Local notices mention Cox Motor Co UE and Miss Palma Mohrenhott returning from Maquoketa due to her mother’s illness and death. Dutch Market event dates, Miss Helen Kamerow weekend visit, Miss Florence Peterson visiting Sigourney, Miss Aileen Milligan visiting her sister at the University of Iowa. Triploil Refiring Co offers medium motor oil with trade-in options. Visitors Dave Fulton Shigeyashi Sakabe and Edwin Griffith visit Town and City. Sakabe from Monmouth College and Tokyo, seeking to see more of the country.

Palma Mohrenhott Maquoketa Helen Kamerow Dar Falls Florence Peterson Sigourney Macon Town Aileen Milligan Jessica Milligan University of Iowa Iowa City Methodist Church Dave Fulton Shigeyashi Sakabe Monmouth College Edwin Griffith Town City Sakabe Tokyo Japan

Miss La Dema McDowell Returns Home to Cedar Rapids

Miss La Dema McDowell, formerly with Phillip's and Hebner's, has returned to her home in Cedar Rapids after a period away. Her move marks a brief personal update for the community.

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