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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1932
Page
3
Store ad highlights chiff on dresses in blue and dot prints in multiple sizes 18 through 22. silk suits and tailored coats in blue gray. hosiery club claims 450 members with buy twelve get one free offer. Prices range from 69 cents to 2.95 for gloves and 1.15 to 1.95 for net hose.
A Methodist church class held a Tuesday box social with about thirty five attendees. Golia Miller chaired the auction and Joe Knotek the clerk as decorated boxes drew eager buyers. The evening featured a quartet, a one act comedy and piano solo with multiple residents participating in readings and stunts.
Harmony Community club with Miss Mabel Johnston meets Thursday April 7 for officer elections and a flower exchange. Poinsettia club meets with Mrs Owen Hayes. Co Co club of West Chester M E B church hosts regular social at Mrs Walter Boyer's. Pilotburg L A S at Mrs Esther Hamilton's with Mrs Mae Page assisting. St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid at Mrs Martin Westen's. H H club at Mrs Louis Rath. Chapter 1 PEO meets at 2 34 at Mrs S W Livingstons. Fleur de Lis at Mrs Eunice Babcock. Christian Ladies Aid social at church. Delta Alpha class missionary social at Methodist social hall.
Jurors are examined for a Honolulu murder trial amid debate over the archaic claim of a woman’s honor as justification. The proceedings continue from page 1 with emphasis on the controversial issue.
Announcement page lists cancellations and meetings for several groups. EX club postponed one week. Ladies Aid units of Methodist and U P churches meet Friday at 2 30 with listed hostesses and addresses. Baptist Women's Missionary society hosts Mrs Dodd. Methodist Women Home Missionary district convention set April 12–13 in West Chester with meals and services. Oskaloosa queen Esther reception planned April 12.
Report on the ongoing Massie case with Darrow sparring over peremptory challenges as defendants await a mixed juror panel. Prosecution seeks an impartial verdict based on law, while defense urges adherence to trial instructions.
In 1611 the Virginia colony allocated 19 000 acres for a University of Henrico intended to educate both Indians and English, marking an early colonial effort toward higher learning amid frontier life.
Franklin Center Community Players stage the play Coun try Folks at Richmond's community hall Friday night April 8 following a performance March 11 at Franklin Center school. Miss Isabelle Combs and Mrs Mildred Noonan coach the cast featuring Josiah Dean Merle Sheetz Martha Dean Wilma Hindahl Polly Bernadine Long Nathaniel Curtis Long Peter Patch Marion Sheetz Lorna Lane Helen Turnipseed Ozias Schuyler Harvey Davidson Prudence Schuyler Rosal ie Combs Judge Horatio Finch Cecil Long Jake Deimer Gilbert Dick inson Kelv ina Berry Florence Hindahl. Admission 25 cents for adults 10 cents for children.
According to Washington advices nominations for postmasters at Brighton Wellman and Columbus Junction have been sent to the senate and will take effect upon confirmation. W J Jamieson is nominated for Brighton a third class post with 3000 dollars yearly. Joe McClelland is the Wellman nominee with 2000 dollars yearly. Lloyd R Meyers is named for Columbus Junction at 2200 dollars per year.
Dr William Nielsen the noted Australian veterinarian in Menlo Park California said he plans a pathological examination of Phar Laps stomach after the famous race horse died. He spoke to the international news service declaring he is mystified by the horses death and seeks further tests.
Nielsen hesitates to label Phar Lap's death as poisoning or natural causes such as colic, noting conflicting surface evidence and leaving the true cause unresolved.
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