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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1934

Page

8

Ton and family travel notes from Washington County hospital

Eva Blake underwent tonsil removal at Washington County Hospital today. Mrs Mae McCulley returned to Iowa City yesterday after a weekend visit, driven by Mrs A Keith Droz with her mother Mrs J T Anderson and Mrs A Anderson aboard for the trip.

Eva Blake Washington County Hospital Mae McCulley Iowa City A. Keith Droz J. T. Anderson A Anderson

Clarinada Probe Opens Into Death At State Hospital

An inquiry by two state legislators and the American Medical Society president elect began into the March 27 death of Smith Lysinger 26 after release from the Clarinda State Hospital. The probe, ordered by Gov Herring, will examine alleged brutal treatment and bruises cited by examining physicians and hospital officials.

Clarinda Iowa U.P American Medical Society Smith Lysinger Jaysinger Mormon Church Decatur George Baker Clyde L. Herring Bierring Herring Walter L Bierring Kimberly John Mitchell Th Michael State Board of Control Lysinger R. D. Simnith Mattch Earl Houston Baker

Washington Council Hears Annual Reports for New Year

The Washington city council held its first meeting of the year receiving and approving annual reports from the city clerk treasurer park commission library and water works. The body also acted as a board of health and a board of review with more actions planned and tax assessment reviews scheduled this week.

Washington Park Commission

Local brief notes from Iowa City and nearby towns

Dale Duncan was in Iowa City on business today. Miss Mary Marr of near Ainsworth was in Washington today. Charlie Nicola of Brighton shopped here yesterday after tremor, moved two doors north. A. B. Schmoeller advertises cleaning and repair services. Miss Catharine Jane Hull returned to Minneapolis after Easter vacation with her sister Henrietta Hull who attends Washington junior college and studied at the University of Minnesota last year. Catherine teaches there. W. J. Edgar of Crawfordsville shopped here today. Mrs. O M Cuddy and son Max returned from Waterloo visiting Mrs. Cuddy’s daughter Mrs. William Ashmore Jr. C B Dougherty underwent an operation at eight this morning at University hospital Iowa City and is reported to be getting along fine. Ivan Norton of Eveready Plumbing Shop, ill with quinty at Ottumwa, is improving and will be back Wednesday. Mr and Mrs D W Tucker near Brighton shopped here to do. Delbert Wilson of Wellman was in Washington on business yesterday.

A. B. Schmoeller Catharine Jane Hull Minneapolis Henrietta Hull Henrietta Washington University of Minnesota Catharine Jane W. J. Edgar Crawfords Ville O. M. Cuddy Max Waterloo

Tailor A B Schmoeller Moves Shop Location Nearby

Martha Smylie of Columbus Function shopped here yesterday and Deutsch of Richland was here on business today. Jesse Davis of Wayland shopped here yesterday afternoon.

Martha Smylie Columbus Seo Deutsch Richland Jesse Davis Wayland

Beatty Baby Dies Burial Wednesday

Mineral services for six months old James Lee Beatty son of Mr and Mrs Don Beatty of Town City will be held at the Lo A Jones funeral home at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon. The baby known as Jimmie Lee was born Sept 29 1939 and died yesterday at the parents home. Burial will follow at Blin Grove cemetery. The mother was Norma White before marriage. He leaves a sister Marjorie and a grandmother Mrs KE White of Washington. The last illness lasted one week with initial thought of measles but pneumonia developed.

James Lee Beatty Don Ff Beatty Town City Lo A. Jones Jimmie Lee Second Avenue Iowa City Norma White Marjorie KE. J. White Washington Blin Grove Cemetery

State Bank Reports Over One Million In Deposits

The Washington State Bank announces deposits surpass one million dollars after two years of operation. A news release dated April 28, 1982 notes an opening deposit of 65 percent and shows deposits of 1,054,927.63 dollars by March 18. The bank plans to observe its anniversary on that date.

Washington State Bank March & Us

Rainbow Girls Attend Church and Dance at Temple

Rainbow Girls will attend church next Sunday at the Presbyterian church to honor Rainbow founders. They rotate locations yearly and will have initiation at the Masonic temple on Monday evening, April 0. A dance at the temple is planned for tomorrow as part of the arrangements from last night’s meeting.

Washingtonainbow Rainbow Order Methodist Church Masonic Temple

Schmoeller's Tailor Shop Moves to New Location

Schmoeller the tailor relocates two doors forward into the former Washington Loan and Trust building sharing space with Joes Shoe Repair. He plans partitions, painting and layout changes as improvements begin.

Mrs. S J Cocklin To Play At Church Anniversary

Mrs S J Cocklin longtime Methodist church organist will travel to Washington for the Methodist church anniversary on April 15. She will perform in both morning and afternoon programs joined by Mrs A S Smith and Miss Margaret Corbin. Jesse Miller will lead community singing. Dr A B Witzteman will deliver the morning address, with a sacred concert at 2 pm and Dr A S Smith to follow.

S. J. Cocklin Washington A. S. Smith Cocklin Margaret Corbin Jesse Miller Ottumwa Witzteman Airfield

Social Evening At Carris Home Impresses Guests

A July social hosted by Dr. F W Eastwood's class drew over fifty adults and several children to the Carris residence north of Washington. Mrs Ahy Schimpeller led the meeting with Miss Nellie Wilson giving devotions and Dr. Eastwood offering a closing talk.

J.C. Carris Washington F. W. Eastwood Frank Pearson T. A. Michels Carris Edith Ahy Schimpeller Nellie Wilson Eastwood B. H. van Meter Rennie Dawson Hayden Hughes Lucille Ruth Knox

Mrs Roberts hosts 9th Century Club meeting review

Mrs Carl Roberts welcomed members while Mrs Lloyd Lytle reviewed Alice Hegan Rice novel Mr Pete & Co. Tea was served by Mrs Roberts with help from Mrs Frank Bo Miller. During the business session led by Mrs A Anderson an extra five dollars was added to the shoe fund Mae Mc Culley of Iowa City attended as a guest.

Carl Roberts 9Th Century Club Lloyd Lytle Alice Hegan Rice Mr. Pete & Co Roberts Frank Bo Miller A. Anderson Mae McCulley Iowa City

L. A. Jones Elected Rotary President For Next Year

The Rotary club elected L. A. Jones president to succeed Shirley Clark. Carl J. Jungbluth named vice president Ralph Thompson secretary and Charley Davis Keith Krog and Henry Harley as directors. Shirley Clark becomes a board member. Dr. T. J. Pease gave a life history program highlighting his varied career from meat cutter to musician to dentist.

Rotary Club L. A. Jones Shirley Clark Carl J. Jungbluth Ralph Thompson Charley Davis Keith Krog Henry Harley T. J. Pease Rotary Associates

Deputies Indicted in Dillinger Escape Aiding Case at Crown Point

Indictments returned on April 3 accuse Deputy Sheriff Ernest Blunk and Sam Cahoon of aiding the escape of John Dillinger from the Lake county jail. The grand jury also censured state officials the circuit court judge and Sheriff Lillian Holley.

Crown Point Ind Ernest Blunk Sam Cahoon John Dillinger Lake County Grand Lillian Holley

Tentative Program for Music Contest

Tentative program lists music events and participating schools by class and instrument across Iowa cities including Washington Iowa City Burlington Ottumwa Marengo and Kalona with solos choirs and small vocal groups scheduled for May.

Washington Iowa City Burlington Keota West Branch Ft. Madison Mairfield Ottumwa Muscatine Kalona Ft Madison Hedrick

Unmatched Prices and Styles Move Hats Hosiery and More

Our hats left last week and the stock still offers unmatchable prices from $1.95 to $4.95 with best sellers in demand. Perrin kid gloves and new shades appear as $1.95 to $29, plus hosiery club save money. We note the Methodists mark 20 years in their church and recall we supplied choir robes. Corinne and family share small-town gossip and a Keotu visitor finds a coat to fit.

Perrin

Weekend visits and spring activities around Iowa colleges and towns

Miss Joan Fleming visited her aunts in the area and returned to Iowa City. Des Moines worker Harry Herman stayed with C A Pratt recently. Miss Irene Pishburn visited Cedar Rapids with Anita Pratt. Marjorie Pratt and her sister travel between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Ice wagons start service. Catherine Bailey teaches near Mason City and visits family. The Griffiths of Des Moines announce a daughter weighing eight pounds seven ounces, joining a three year old son.

A. L. Griffith Everett Griffith Dee Moines

Stewart seeks renomination in state legislature primary

Fi L Stewart announces candidacy for re election to the state legislature in the June primary. He emphasizes adherence to Republican voters' will as the guiding principle of his campaign.

Fi. L. Stewart

Bauer Files Republican Bid for Washington County Board Seat

EK F Bauer announces candidacy for Washington County Board of Supervisors on the Republican ticket for the term starting January 1 1936. The entry notes a June primary and references prior member RBoard 1036 with dates in 1985.

Thay Board of Supervisors Washington County Tern Kl Barthelow Ior Board of Supervisors of EK. F. Bauer

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