Dutch Creek Fair Draws Big Crowds and praise
The second annual Dutch Creek fair drew crowds much larger than last year with hundreds attending in the forenoon and afternoon activities. Sen ator S. W. Brookhart spoke on politics and agriculture while a Washington band entertained. A fried chicken supper drew many, and a pageant of 1839 pioneer days entertained despite light issues with lighting. Prizes were awarded for farm produce, with proceeds benefiting the Valley church.
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Dutch Creek
St. Paul's Evangelicsal Church of
Valley
Brotherhood of the Church
8. W. Brookhart
Peoplle
Derk
Washington
Keota
Washington Band
C. W. Kiein
the Valley Church
Dave Temple
Ralph Shannon
Kiddth “Boileau
Dutch Creek Township
Col
D. F. Macon
Valley Church
Court Adjourns to Next Tuesday at Nine OClock
Judge Dan Hamilton adjourned court this morning until next Tuesday at nine o'clock for trial of non jury cases. The Perry Davidson estate is first on the assignment. Jurors were excused for the term after all jury cases were disposed of yesterday afternoon.
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Dan Hamilton
Perry Davidson
New Cafe Bakery Sign Attracts North Side Attention
A new Cafe Bakery sign lights up the north side of the square drawing attention. Ernest Dean leads baking at Cook cafe and bakery with a large 18 by 10 foot sign installed by Iowa Southern Utilities Co. New equipment including a Thompson bread moulding machine will speed production. Pyland Acts proposed to curb unsightly highway signs in English countryside with fines for violations.
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Cafe- Bakery
E Cook Cafe
Atention
Ernest Dean
Washington
Cook's
Dean
East Washington Street
Cook
Thompson
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Pyland
Save Highways
Ainsworth Convention Plans At United Presbyterian Church
Programs issued for the Washington county Sunday school association annual convention at the United Presbyterian church in Ainsworth. The event on Wednesday September 23 features morning and afternoon sessions with multiple addresses, committee meetings, open conferences, and a state workers presence. Delegates include one worker per age group plus the pastor. registration is required with no fee.
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Washington County Sunday School Association
Pine United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
State
Graham Theater Sells Out Twice for Womanless Wedding
The Graham theater again filled for a womanless wedding show, hailed as one of the best from a Washington home talent cast. Proceeds will benefit the educational fund of the IEO society.
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Graham
Washington
I. Eo, Society
Elements Aids In Football Practice In Midwest Camps
The elements and heat mold football teams across the Midwest as practice tightens. Michigan Minnesota Illinois Chicago and Northwestern push drills while Red Grange’s era hints at basketball stars joining football duties. Northwestern and Iowa schedule multiple sessions, with class work pending and reforming rosters.
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Aeenoiiten Presse
Chicago
Books and Leaflets Sale by United Presbyterian Church
A fundraising sale offers international leaflets and books at cost price with meals served by ladies of the United Presbyterian Church. Dinner 35c supper 25c. County officers include President J K Beal Ainsworth Vice President D H H McLaughlin Washington Secretary Treasurer Mrs Lisle Maxwell Crawfordsville. Divisional Superintendent Elementary Missouri Hulick Ainsworth Secondary Mrs J O Matthews Ainsworth Adult J H Yoder Wellman Administrative and Educational B P Wenger Noble.
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Nited Presbyterian Church
J. K. Beal
Ainsworth
D. H H. McLaughlin
Washington
Lisle Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Missoris Hulick
J. O. Matthews
Afpeworth
J. H. Yoder
Wellman
B. P. Wenger
Noble
Washington county bar backs Wagner for state supreme court
At a late afternoon meeting in the district court room the Washington county bar association endorsed Judge Henry F. Wagner for the state supreme court vacancy created by Judge Thomas Arthur's death. The body forwarded the resolution to Governor Hammill, noting Judge Charles A. Dewey is not a candidate and expressing broad support for Wagner. The governor is expected to announce a decision soon, possibly tomorrow or early next week.
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Washington County Bar Association
District Court
Henry F. Wagner
State Supreme Court
Thomas Arthur
Supreme Bench
John Hammill
Charles A. Dewey
Washington
Wagner
Washington County
Wagner Ia
Sixth Judicial District
Jude Warners
Ares
American Legion Drive Continues to Raise 1760 Target
Local American Legion post maintains momentum in fund campaign for the American Lemon endowment seeking to reach a community-wide goal of 1760 dollars with steady effort and directed action.
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American Lemon Endowment Fund
Post
Teachers plan honor for state president at Des Moines convention
Keokuk teachers in Lee county will honor B C Lynn county superintendent and state Teachers association president by attending the state convention in Des Moines in November. The board of directors granted permission for all teachers to attend.
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Keokuk
Lee County
B.C. Lynn
State Teachers Association
Des Moines
Hessian Fly Controlled in Iowa Wheat Fields
Ames Iowa September 17 Dr Carl J Drake head entomologist Iowa State College reports effective control measures have nearly wiped Hessian Fly from Iowa wheat fields with few infestations this year Farmers anticipate a statewide safe date earlier than September 25 to begin sowing and seed bed preparation programs are ready to commence upon the safe date.
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Ames
Iowa
Carl J. Drake
Iowa State College
Drake
Local Residents Travel and Visits Across States
Mrs. Katherine Layton visited Kansas City this morning and saw Mrs. FEOM Kohn in Washington. Mrs. Carol Doolittle and daughter Carolyn May of Chicago arrived from Cedar Rapids to visit Mrs. Doolittle’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. A Chalmers. Lester Carson visited Crawfordsville to see his brother Wallace Carson. Miss Gertrude Moothart returned to West Chester after a court appearance. Miss Marearite Hicks visited Dadhey Crone in Keota. Miss Clara Levien went to Harper to visit. Mrs. Milo Vaeh spent New Year’s Day at Ainsworth visiting.
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Katherine Layton
Kansas City
Feom. Kohn
Washington
Carol Doolittle
Carolyn May
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
May Abandon Power Station in Des Moines
The state executive council considers abandoning the capitol power station as a Des Moines electric plant. Abandonment could save about 110,000 annually, but requires 22,000 for equipment changes, delaying decision and possibly leaving it to the legislature.
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Des: Moines
Conceil Abng
Capitol
Des Moines
Amani
Optimism On Big Ten Practice Fields Amid Uncertain Prospects
A first survey of fall practice across Big Ten schools shows broad optimism from coaches about their material. Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne voices concern over loss of key players, while Ohio State’s Wiles and peers claim the roster is the best yet. Illinois contemplates Red Grange shifting to punting, Minnesota flags strong appearances by Neil Finne Hede, and Iowa expands its lineup with Crary and Lambert. Civilian and family notes appear in the later paragraphs.
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State Office
Mid-West
Knute Reekne
Tieater
Notre Dame
Roekhe
Nisimeine
Cauke
Wiles
Ohio State
Illinois
Forestas
Red Grange
Department of Briton
Minnesota
Neil
Hede
Mintana
Iesset
Snewersen
Iowa
Crary
West Point
Lambert
Navy
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Howard Altenbernd
Walter Pepper
Wendell Pfeifer
Guy Black
Lloyd Luers
Otis Black
Lawrence Walton
Robert Logan
Sam Munson
Dorothy Zear
Ama Augustine
Fern Hartnell
Bernice Altenbernd
Olive Pfeifer
Nellie Pfeifer
Myrtle Frank
Irma Black
Hazel Faris
Nina Lawson
Pioneers
Nick Tinnes
Zeno Tinnes
Frances Feltz
Joe Zear
Emma Tinnes
Grace Tinnes
Raquel Tinnes
Morris Tinnes
LeRoy Tinnes
Troopers
Leo Henry
Myron Tinnes
Gilbert Hoth
Jim Custer
Glen Robertson
Clark Pfeifer
Leland Hunter
Harry Nicoll
Basil Derby
June Sheetz
Gladys Sheetz
Marjorie Dill
Eva Augustine
Eloise Sheetz
Eilleen Tinnes
Thelma Faris
Mazie Horning
Ady Horning
Wilma Derby
Josephin Sheetz
Vivian Groves
Harriet Tinnes
Nona Tinnes
Aileen Tinnes
Hanay Hotle
Harriet Logan
Marie Hartnell
Luella
Journal of Monday
Watcies
Breese
Krouth
North Side
London
Washington Steam Laundry
W. S. Moore
W. BD. McCrory
I. K. Beal
Willard Wylie
FW Eastwood
Graham Theater
Michigan
Northwestern
Dr. Spears
Red” Grange
Mug Dauberty
Max Mason
University of Chicago
Sneweron
Olbl Picnik
Sunget Park
John Taylor
Beaver
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the Peoples Savings Bank
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American Legion Drive
Lester Carson
Wallace Carson
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West Chester
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Clara Levien
Harper
Milo Vaeha
J. A. Dawson
Manchester
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Long Beselv
California
Mia
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Mes
William MiWer
Cook's Cafe & Bakery
North Side Square
Vera
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