Wellman Eardley Bell Jr Correspondent Report
Iowa City contractor William Nusser who installed Wellman's paving seeks final estimates and bond sale clearance. Ida Bidwell of Seattle visits son L B Bidwell. Cora Fisher from Los Angeles liquidates household goods. auctioneer H L Karr ill, Charlie Brown fills in. Mr. and Mrs. F C Schroeder attend the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Iowa
William Nusser
Iowa City
Nusser
Ida Bidwell
Seattle
Washington
L. B. Bidwell
Cora Fisher
Los Angeles
Cal
H. L. Karr
Charlie Brown
F. C. Schroeder
Wellman News Highlights Busy Weekend Activities
Wellman residents describe a busy spell with a Masonry picnic in Oakwood Pavilion, a large crowd attended including Rev. Krenmeyer and Grand Master David I. Tripp. Wellman high school football tied Sigourney in the opener. Local figures such as J. B. Lloyd and C. C Gardner were noted for funerals and community roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman High School
Sigourney
Dewey
Washington
Tie
Iowa
David I. Tripp
Moses
Cedar Rapids
McIntosh
Wellman
Lupton
Oakwood Pavilion
Rev. Krenmeyer
Ainsworth
Wasington County
City schedules and local business listings in one page
A dense page lists real estate firms inino and W Applegate, Dr W J Masson dentist, and multiple railroad timetables for west and eastbound trains including Golden State Limited and Knoxville branch. Agent contacts and local offices accompany the timetables with stops and daily service notes.
Highland News Notes Local Visits and Dinners
Mrs Ida Meeks reports residents returning to near Dodge Center Minnesota and others planning to visit or relocate. Mr Madison Orr rents Dan Donohne farm for next year while Miss Beulah Harvey visits Riverside friends and Ernest Neeks hosts guests for a radio night and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Harvey
Friptal Steel
Edgar Carr
Iowa City
Adell Wise
Marjorie
Riverside
Ernest Neeks
John Rath
William Neeks
Alice Neeks
Jesse Neeks
Wes Sojka
Darline
Cedar Rapids
Helen McCarter
Walter Nichola
Merrifield and Sons
Blanche Murphy
Blanche Soukin
Olive Coon
Myra Neeks
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Saturday and Sunday gatherings include Miss Soukup, Pat Noberly, Clover Friday and George Carott. Washington shoppers Mr and Mrs Low Coon visited Friday. Fort Steeler hosts Sunday guests Clarence Lasek Loren Lasek Blanche Soukup Blanche Murphy James McMahon Harol Marshall Loddie Havel Wilbur Thompson Elizabeth Motley Myra Meeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Soukup
Pat Noberly Halled
George Carott
Washington Shoppers and Neighborly Visits Highlight Crawford Notes
Mrs Joe Schlatter and others visit Washington Saturday while multiple families Mr and Mrs Schlatter Mr and Mrs Johnson and children Mr and Mrs Clever Wittmer and Betty Jean Schlat ter plus friends make calls and share meals. Neighbors report hospital progress and attendance at regional events with various visits to farms and homes through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Johnson
Clever Wittmer
Betty Jean Schlatter
Ernest Seabrand
Darlene
Mr. Pleasant
Milo M. Kempf
Oskaloosa
Dave Miller
Washington Hospital
Winfield
Milo Kempf
Jake Conrad
Daugherers
Emma
Ida
Lloyd Swartzendruber
Washington
Lester Beenblossom
Lucille and Dale
Edwin Saltzman
Waymer
Alie Saltzman
Salem
Joe Schlatter
Hugh Conrad
Linder and friends listen to Tunney Dempsey fight via radio
Mr and Mrs Glen Linder of Minnesota and several Linder and Kephart families gathered at Chas Kephart and Ed Simmering homes last Thursday to listen to the Tunney Dempsey boxing match on the radio. Roy Kephart and daughter Velma along with son Alvin visited Sunday with Cal Been blossom and J. K. Linder families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Glen Linder
Minn
J. B. Linder
Stanley Marshall
Fred Kephart
Raymond
Bernard
Chas
Kephart
Tunney
Dempsey
Roy Kephart
Velma
Alvin
Cal Been Blossom
Weekend Visit Notes in Ottumwa Families
Sunday morning in Ottumwa Iowa residents planned calls with Ray Linder and family who are visiting Mr and Mrs J K Linder. Also Mr and Mrs Orville Caldwell and their son visited Sunday at the Silas and Howard Caldwell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
J. K. Linder
Ray Linder
Orville Caldwell
Silas and Howard Caldwell
Washington Iowa Horseshoe Pitching Contest Opens Soon
The 29th and 30th of this month in Washington Iowa host a two day horseshoe pitching contest offering five prizes daily. First prize ten dollars, second eight, third six, fourth four, fifth two with fifty cent admission per pitcher and each pitcher pays one dollar to stay in the game until end. refunds later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Harvest festival talk and Fury over prizefighting
In West Chester on September 26 residents discuss Washington’s fall festival and harvest. The letter criticizes the Dempsey Tunney fight, calling it overblown and noting the high gate as about three million dollars for an event many see as frivolous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Washinton
Washington
Lexington
Rev. Deal
Rev
Gray
Dempsey
Tunney
Hornet
Notorious Prize Fight Sparks Calls for Tolerance
A heated crowd commentary denounces violence outside the ring and urges a stand against brutality. It laments ongoing conflicts worldwide and argues such spectacles should not be tolerated as a symbol of national ego.
Notice to Creditors in Kalona Clay Company Receivership
District Court of Washington County Iowa on September 24 1927 ordered all claims against Kalona Clay Company Kalona Iowa to be filed by November 21 1927 with Receiver L R Spencer or the Washington County Clerk to participate in assets. Claims not filed by the deadline are barred. L R Spencer Receiver 1933 Wed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona Clay Company
Kalona
Iowa
District Court of
Washington County
Farmers Savings Bank of
Kalona Savings Bank of
Kalona Clay Company Et al
Union Trust Company
Rufus v. Chapin
L. R. Spencer
Towa City
District Court
Washington
L. KR. Spencer
Ll. R. Spencer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Helen
J. G. Wehrle
L. E. McRoberts
W. B. Darnell
James Morrison
Chicago
J. B. Lloyd
C. C Gardner
Krenmeyer
de Molay Orchestra
Leslie Small
East Side
Ray Strickler
Muscatine
Susan Morrow
J. B. Carter
Ned Wahl
T. R. Booth
Des Moines
Ponto
Charles City
G. M. Struble
Physicians and Surgeons
K. E. Stutsman
F. & M. Bank
A. John Droz
Eyd
West Main St
C. W. McClaughlin
M. D
West Main Street
W. I. Alcorn
Iowa Ave
Wilson Heating Co
W.S. Kyle
National Bank
S. H. Bateman
Nicola & Harmon Book Store
North Side Square
Preston
Osteopathic
South Iowa Ave
T. G. Arthur
Marion Ave
Chiropractors
Charles C. Brown
Lemley & Yard Insurance
National Bank Ride
Little & Pratt
Lloyd Little
Mart Pratt
J. M. Kyle Willard
Riley
City
George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements Booth
North
Hugh Dougall
R. R
Austin Sutherland
Washington, Iowa
Main Street
C. V. Brown
South of Water Works
Rickey’s
T. A. Michels
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
T. L. Brookhart Law
Opera House
C. J. Wilson Co
C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract
INO. W. Applegate
City Hall
Washington Street
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Frank Boller
Washington St
T. J. Pease
Merchants Bank
W. J. Masson
Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store
L. B. Lupto Monuments
S. Iowa Ave
Cyrus
T. L. Brookhart
H. P. Arthur Goodin
Sect
Zeredatha Council
DD & Carbaugh
I. M
Arthur Goodin
Bethlehem Commandery
E. T
W. R. Brown
E. C. Arthur Goodin
Alice Meek
W. M. Della McBride
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Maude B. Davis
Sara EB. Walker
Amos Chapter de Molay
William Bragg
M. C. Dale Shorts
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
L. B. Lupton
R. W. Thompson
CRT & P
Golden State
Golden State Limited
California
Wane
Knoxville
H. W. Russe
C. B&q
J. ©. McKay
Southwest Limited
W. ©. Bell
Highland
Ida Meeks
Mrs
Daisy Simmering
Green 7 Colony Furnace
al Roe & Son
D. Dayton Vielen
Omar Wonder
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