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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1932
Page
7
Dispatches from Vladivostock report a Japanese aircraft shot down by Soviet forces on the eastern frontier. It is the third Japanese craft forced down in Soviet territory within two weeks.
Lodges Washington lodge No. 26 A F A M regular meeting first Friday monthly. Glenn Mace W M A W Yard Secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 WLS regular meeting fourth Tuesday monthly at Masonic Temple rooms. Mrs Grace E Twinam W H P Mrs Hazel Haven W Scribe.
Railway time table shows arrivals and departures for Golden State and Knoxville branches with train numbers, daily patterns, and exceptions. It includes local passenger trains, mixed trains, freight services, and special California passenger stops, plus agent notices and daily operation remarks.
A group of about twenty couples gathered at the W. G. Stewart residence last night to celebrate Lou Jean Stewart's birthday and Tom Stewart's birthday today. The evening featured cards and dancing with refreshments including birthday cake and ice cream served by Mrs. Manton Hebner and Mrs. Anderson, along with punch.
Granville Humble left for New London to be employed by a poultry firm and drive a truck to Chicago. Ralph Scott escorted several men to Davenport for a Majestic refrigeration convention and instruction at the Black Hawk hotel. Clara and Raymond Witting returned to Fairfield after visiting relatives in Havre for spring vacation. Des Moines reports five thousand gardeners seek books on planting as spring arrives with about 5000 readers requesting gardening material at the city library.
Louis J. Kehoe was in Fairfield on legal business Tuesday. Milo T. Sorden traveled to Chicago on Friday night and returned Sunday morning. Grant Miller and Mrs Naomi Daubenstein visited the A J Nichols home Sunday night. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Roy McArtor early Tuesday morning.
A magazine presents a symposium debating whether an old bachelor embodies supreme wisdom or supreme disappointment. The piece notes that even the world’s wisdom has not settled the question.
Washington edged Ottumwa 23 to 16 in the fourth quarter as Ottumwa failed to score while Washington held off a Des Moines lineup touted as strong this year. Box score shows Washington totals 64 8 16.
Gerald Collins three years old was saved after nearly twelve hours trapped in a 16 foot drill hole. He was pulled to safety and taken to Baptist hospital in Miami where doctors fear pneumonia from dampness and exposure. Parents Paul and Mrs Collins witnessed the rescue and visited him in seclusion.
Ten years ago today Harry Bell, on leave due to ill health, expects to resume his duties at the post office. The note confirms his prior absence and planned return to work.
Citizens vote to send Miss Washington on a sponsored European tour. The prompt asks readers to guess who will win the free trip and suggests a contest or selection process. The article implies a promotional promotion tied to Miss Washington with international travel.
Weather report notes cloudy skies with occasional showers tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight. Open all day Sundays. Druggist Gho L McDantel advertises Hog prices at 4.60 and promotes wallpaper patterns suitable for living room dining room bath room and kitchen with reasonable prices.
Iowa City auditors press on in a probe of University of Iowa finance after arrests. W. J. McChesney, former treasurer and bank president, is wanted on embezzlement charges involving 2133.28 dollars. Charles A. Brown, an 18 year payroll foreman, faces forgery charges and admitted payroll padding. Authorities warn more charges may follow if further shortages appear. Sheriff says McChesney is being sought in three cities.
City-wide manhunt underway in Omaha for a suspect linked to a Republic Missouri bank robbery carried out two weeks prior. The other bandit was killed in a pistol duel with police, leaving the current man at large.
Henry B. Bailey announces candidacy for County Attorney subject to Republican voters will at the June primary. Bailey notes his aim to serve as the county’s legal officer and requests party backing.
Let us wax your floors latest improved electrical waxer prices reasonable call 427 4153 Mr and Mrs K D Melcher and son David moved yesterday afternoon to the New England apartment house on East Washington street Regular Ice Routes will be started Saturday Wilson Ice Co Phone 176 Miss Virginia B Wright received a telegram saying Frank Quail died suddenly at Gallipolis Ohio Funeral services Monday at Hart Michigan Mr Quail was a traveling man They moved to Columbus Ohio last November He was a splendid good man Among those here today on business were Mrs Florence Knauss of Cotter J H Soethout Keota M M Kempf Noble Mrs Dale Jackson of Kaleena Guy McCall and Lewis and Clarence Hering of Crawfordsville Mrs A W McConnell of Ainsworth and Mrs J H Embree of Keola Fred Giesler and daughter Winifred and the Misses Lettie and Edna Kennedy of Muscatine visited here today with Mrs Martha Guest and son Ray and with other relatives Mrs S C Fletcher and son Cleo daughter Mrs Kenneth Cherryholmes and grandson Cleo Dean Cherryholmes of Crawfordsville shopped here late yesterday afternoon Mrs H S T Ward and daughter Charlotte left yesterday morning for Chicago to visit Mrs Ward's daughter Mrs Frank Crabb Mrs George Horridge of Vinton went with them
R H McCarty announces candidacy for county sheriff at the upcoming June primary, aiming to earn the Democratic voters support. The brief note appears as a political announcement from a downtown clothing store crowd scene.
David R. Elder of Washington a Harvard senior becomes among the honor students noted by an eastern news service and announced by the dean in Harvard's official list. The honor group accounts for 1 percent of undergraduates.
Notices list a string of weekend and midweek visits with residents from Kalona Jolley Washington Donaldson Knox ville and surrounding households. Names include Hal Figgins Clayton Pearson W H Brown E E White and Frank Carson among others with brief guest and supper visit notes.
Chas. Baker reports his son Clifford at the McLellan store in Dubuque as assistant manager and progressing well. Cc. H. Guther traveled to Wy man and Mt. Union on business yesterday. Sweet Peas special Friday and Saturday at 25c per bunch from Wolf Floral Co. Minnie Parrow of Ainsworth shopped here yesterday. Glen Robertson plans army aviation service, to Cedar Rapids then the Philippine Islands, awaiting word to start. Auto insurance offered by Orr & Ross.
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