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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1934

Page

8

Frank Buck’s Wild Car go Show Comes Here

Mrs. J Sexton arrived from Evanston Illinois with her daughter Miss Margaret Sexton a nurse and relatives Mr and Mrs RR. M. Graham of Winnetka will drive her back home after a short visit. Mrs Sexton plans are indefinite and she is staying at 608 South Second Avenue. Mrs Ted Daltons beauty shop opened with new permanent waving appliances. Phone 460 red for appointment. Miss Acete Clapper of Koeota is visiting Mrs T T Keeley.

Frank Buck Mrs. J. ©. Sexton Evanston, IL Margaret Sexton RR. M. Graham Winnetka

Wild Cargo thrills headline at State. Buck stars

Nature leaves big thrills for Frank Buck in Wild Cargo opening Thursday at State. Local residents Mrs. Harry Pearson and daughter Freda of Ainsworth visited today, with Mrs. Frank Maxwell of Crawfordsville stopping by on business. Mrs. Ted Dalton announces a beauty shop south of the courthouse offering permanent waving by appointment. Others visiting included Mrs. Sam Witting of Crawfordsville, Mrs. I F E Coffey and Ruth Hoffen with Mrs. Tandy from West Chester, and Mt. Union resident Mrs. John McConnahey. Clarence Klepfer and family head to Des Moines. B C Hebensberger of Chicago visits W C Hedges family, staying until Friday night.

Frank Buck State Harry Pearson Freda Ainsworth Frank Maxwell Crawfordsville Ted Dalton Court House Sam Witting

State Senator Candidate Seeks Support in June Primary

A. Claire Dewey Jr, running on the Republican ticket, declares candidacy for State Senator to represent the Washington Henry County district and asks for strong support.

U S Chamber of Commerce Meet In Washington First Week May

U S Chamber plans a May 1 4 gathering in Washington to assess the nation’s state under the New Deal. Executives from major firms will speak on recovery, resources, transportation, finance and regulations as policy debates unfold.

Washington U.S Chambers of Commerce of the United States Roosevelt Henry L. Hartman Chamber James A. Farrell National Foreign Trade Council New York Fred W. Sargent Chicago and Northwestern Railway Chicago Stat Dougherty Guaranty Life Jonsurant, Co Davenport William H. Meese Western Electric Co Baltimore Wagner Labor Board Hes Ili Harringay

Wild Holiday Shopping Spree At Local Stores

Bright color and bustle fill the aisles as shoppers from Brighton Cotter Crawfordsville and Ka lona visit here. New shipment of Best Made silk hosiery appeals to season buyers while locals take the holiday to browse and chat with merchants.

W. A. Wentworth Brighton Kenneth Rhea Crawfordsville Anton Kupka Edith Bertha Kalona

Joseph P Wall Dead in Chicago

Joseph P Wall longtime Chicago Tribune advertising department member died at 1436 Chase Avenue. He joined the Tribune in 1918 and retired in 1932 after 14 years in the national advertising division. He was 50 and survived by his widow Grace.

The Chicago Tribune Joseph P. Wall Washington Will Terry Chicago Paper Joseph FP. Wall Chase Avenue Wall National Advertising Department Tribune Iss Grace

Covered Dish Club Outing At Horseshoe Gun Club

The Covered Dish club met at the Horseshoe Gun Club shack on Cone marsh Monday evening. Mrs Homer Stephen hosted with a cooperative dinner as twelve members attended. Bride was played and awards went to Mrs Ralph Thompson for ladies high and L A Jones for men’s high.

Clin Homer Stephen Horseshoe Gun Club Cone Marsh Ralph Thompson L. A. Jones

Weather Turns Winter-like Again

The region cooled from 75 to 37 degrees with a stiff wind. No snow fell by afternoon despite dust storms in northwest Iowa. Overnight lows reached 34 at Charles City and Dubuque while Dubuque reported a light snow early morning. Grounded airplanes and hazardous automobile travel accompanied the cold spell.

Washington Iowa Charles City Dubuque

Three Children Named in Obituary Funeral Arrangements Pending

The obituary notes three children Eleanor William and Joseph Jr. and states funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Eleanor William Joseph Jr

Spring Plowing and Rain Shortfall Reported in East Jackson

Rath Gideon reports April weather in East Jackson with farmers plowing for corn and concerns over low wells amid mixed rainfall. Bethel Sunday School drew eighty attendees with an Easter program by Beginners and a girls quartet. Bethel youth held a six o’clock pot lunch at Charley Rothlisberger’s home with games and prizes. Mae Gideon visited C. J. Wolfe last Thursday.

Jackson Washington Bethel Charley Rothlisberger Gladys Wolfe Stanley Foster Mae Gideon C. J. Wolfe

Hospital Admits Local Residents for Treatment

Myron Times of Richland entered Washington county hospital this morning for medical attention. Myral Smith of Crawfordsville, who recently had appendicitis surgery there, left the hospital this morning to return home.

Myron Times Richland Washington County Hospital Myral Smith Crawfordsville

Uses for Wood Spark Broad Range of Articles

More than 4,000 separate articles are produced from wood addressing diverse applications. The material yields extensive coverage across construction, furniture, fuel, paper, and crafts.

High School Students Return After Break as Work Continues

Lon Burris called Charley Kolesick on Thursday about business. Students enjoyed a week off and returned to duties this morning. The South Prairie schoolhouse interior is under construction and near completion.

Lon Burris Charley Kolesick South Prairie School

Frey Masseur At 27 South Fourth Ave Snf

Frey masseur will be at 27 South Fourth Avenue in Snf offering therapeutic massage services. Appointment details and hours not provided in the fragment.

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