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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1932

Page

8

Miss Helen Lucille Helwick Appointed Night Supervisor

Miss Helen Lucille Helwick was appointed April 10 to assist the night supervisor at West Suburban hospital Oak Park Illinois. She will graduate from nurse training later this year. Mrs Donald Mc Laughlin welcomed a six pound baby girl born at Washington County Hospital at eight o clock last night. B F Berry of Brighton visited on business. John Kurtz and family moved to the area from near Riversid e and reside with Mrs Harry Ross on East Jefferson Street. Bay wallpaper store advertised with free ceiling and low prices. Haircuts offered at Globe Barber Shop. Mrs A G Arrasmith visiting Griswold relatives plans to go there Saturday. Mrs Matt McGraw of Keota shopped locally this morning.

Helen Lucille Helwick West Suburban Hospital Oak Park Ill Helwick Macon Washington Iowa Donald McLaughlin Washington County Hospital B. F. Berry Brighton John Kurtz Riverside Harry Ross Jefferson Street Dodder Globe Barber Shop A. G. Arrasmith V. Carlton Griswold Arrasmith Matt McGraw Keota

Dr Condon Presses Claim In Lindbergh Kidnap Case

Dr Condon says he had direct contact with the kidnappers and values his life, following a secret trip with Al Reich after a conference with Col Henry Breckinridge. New clues appear in Rutland Vermont and notes paid near a London cemetery prompt Scotland Yard tracing. Major Schoeffel travels to England, Lindbergh’s envoys remain active.

Lindbergh Jassie Dr. Condon New York al Reich Henry Breckinridge London Condon Scotland Yard Boston England Charles H. Schoeffel New Jersey

Local residents and visitors list for yesterday and today

Dr and Mrs E F Wheelan and son Edward Jr visited last evening at the George Wheelan residence. Hal Huston of Crawfordsville was here yesterday on business. Mrs B Augustine of West Chester shopped here today. Mrs Andy Augustine also from West Chester shopped. Mrs Clint Rhea and Mrs E Cherryholmes of Crawfordsville were here on business yesterday. Miss Lou Vogt of Elmhurst Ill left Monday night after visiting Mrs T R Phillips. Evelyn L Enterton of Columbus Junction here today. E A Stewart of Ainsworth here on business today. Mrs Winnie Palmer Miss Laura Kinspahr and Miss Hilkea Jacobs to Des Moines tomorrow for Iowa White House conference on child welfare and health. Dr H L Hendricks left noon for Des Moines to attend same conference and will be gone until Friday evening.

E. F. Wheelan Edward Jr George Wheelan Hal Huston Crawfordsville B. Augustine West Chester Andy Augustine Clint Rhea E. Cherryholmes Lou Vogt Elmhurst Ill T. R. Phillips Evelyn L. Enterton Columbus Junction E. A. Stewart Ainsworth Winnie Palmer Laura Kinspahr Hilkea Jacobs Des Moines Iowa

Glenn Heyes Breaks Ankle Dragging Road

Local report states Glenn Heyes broke his ankle while dragging a road, an accident described as a misfortune with injuries requiring treatment.

Glenn Heyes

Miss Glassburner Leads in Total Vote as Results Update

The tally shows Miss Glassburner atop the count with Eva Diller and Virginia Mirgon close behind in Wash and Keo ranking. Other notable names include Verna Palmer and Marjorie Robertson with substantial votes across Wash, Ains, Kalona, and Wellman areas.

Eva Diller Virginia Mirgon Verna Palmer Wash Marjorie Robertson Kathleen Coffey Ains Ruth Wilson Dorothy Ruebsim Lois Holland Wyman Nellie Wylie Anne Knottnerus Wilma Brinning Brighton Helen Schoonover Mary Scranton Marguerite Scranton Ains Mary Estelle Anderson Uplpulon Mary Finke Alice Bratton Irene Mitchell Craw Estelle Davidson West Pieter Eee Josephine Hull Mable Horning Marguerite Skola Kalona Elizabeth Goodlander Washis Eva Wagner Clara Garrett Vera Darbyshire Nellie Anderson Letha. Schmitter Rubio Ruth Pulver Elizabeth Koehler Leona Parcell Ruby Hindahl Francis Jugenheimer la Vera Perrin Esther Wenger Wayland Miriam Mikseh Mary Hopping Lucille Mohland Alameda Beenblossom RPS Sie Leonce Edith Carris Avis Vivian Barton Keota Marguerite Adrian Keota Helen Turnipseed Dorothy Breier Brigh Winifred Carris Margaret James Col. Jet Margaret Morgan Auretta Pickett Helen Schulze Wilma Wade Wellman Helen Birkey Ina Boshart Mary Dawson Grace Fitzgerald Mable McGuire Dorothy Shively Marjorie Robinson

Roosevelt Wins In Nebraska Vote Mainline Delegates

In Lincoln Nebraska on April 13 returns show Gov Franklin D Roosevelt defeating Speaker John N Garner and Gov William H Murray in the democratic presidential preference vote by more than three to one R R Davis was in Indianola

Lincoln, Neb Franklin D. Roosevelt John N. Garner William H. Murray Nebraska

Farmers of State Making Progress on Work of Farms

Cold began March 5th and except for breaking cornstalks in the southeast in February, little farming could be done until April 1st. Soil remains saturated to great depths, aiding water supply but slowing field work across the state.

Power of Custom Told by G Jones

G Jones argues against conformity ruling public behavior and social habits. He laments the fear of asserting individuality and urges a bold figure to break the imagined monster of conformity and restore freedom of thought.

G. Jones

MISS IVA BALLARD WEDS ARTHUR W EWING IN WASHINGTON

Miss Iva Jane Ballard of Keota marries Arthur Warren Ewing of Wellman at the Washington Methodist parsonage. The ceremony was officiated by Dr. F C Witzigman. The bride wore a blue georgette dress and will reside at the couple's farm home seven miles north of Keota.

Iva Jane Ballard Keota Arthur Warren Ewing Wellman Methodist Washington F. C. Witzigman Washington Methodist Church John Newton Ballard Near Ewing Arthur Jerome Ewing Alec Smith

Poultry Dealer Fights Off Bandits in Egg Truck Hijack

Dick Perry of St. Lucas Iowa foiled a hijacking attempt on his egg truck when four gunmen opened fire. Perry had reinforced the truck with steel and a sawed off shotgun and the gunmen traded shots over a three mile stretch before retreating after a brief duel. This marked the third such attempt reported by Perry, who continues to defend his cargo of 5 000 dozen eggs.

Marengo Dick Perry St. Lucas Iowa Here Perry

Social notes and local visits brighten Town City scene

Mrs. I. Rothschild attended a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. Dora Chapman. G E K Frey masseur will visit Cy Bush residence on Saturday April 16. Mrs. Gertrude White and Mrs. Ethel Wilde visited sister Mrs. A. Anderson who has flu but improving. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McCord moved to 723 North Second with children Janet and Joe, previously in Miami. Darlene Tillotson of Clinton visits Washington relatives. A. E. Palmer and Ed Oetjen attended refrigeration meetings in Moline. Will Clark in Moline. D. F. Macan in Brighton. Fire Insurance. Urin & Ross. med 25 apr 4-13.

I. Rothschild Dora Chapman K. C Boyd O. L. Rtogers G. EK. Frey Ollie Masseur Cy Bush South 4Th Ave Gertrude White Ethel B. Wilde Peoria Ill J. H. McCord Janet Joe McCreedy North Second Maud Ethel MccCreedy McCord Savings Bank of Brighton Miami Fla Darlene Tillotson Clinton Washington A. E. Palmer Ed_ Oetjen Decetjen Moline Will Clark D. F. Macan Brighton Urir & Ross Med

Local social notes on visits and moves in Riverside area

Mrs E M Wellemeyer visits the Bickels while wintering with son Elmer H Wellemeyer in New Orleans. Mr and Mrs John Kurtz and daughters Mildred Lucille relocate from Egypt neighborhood near Riverside to 720 East Jefferson Street in Washington. Kurtz retires from Journal correspondent role. Mrs Ed Beranek to take over.

John Kurtz Mildred Lucille Washington Egypt Riverside East Jefferson Street M Kurtz The Journal Ed Beranek

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Marlene Dietrich Shanghai Ben Lyon Constance Cummings Torchy Dutch Valley Fredric March Kay Francis Charlie Chase Krazy Kat Kartoon Phillips & Hebner Wall Paper Headquarters Rutland Vermont Department of Justice Martha Vineyard Mass Albany Martha's Vineyard Lind Bergh Norfolk Dr Condon New Oxfords Oxford A. E. Atchison North Side Firestone Ence COX Motor Washington, Iowa Speaking Mrs. Rowe Will Our Geo. L. McDaniel Miss Glassburner Myra Harvey Marcella Lander Ruth Jenning Col Roosevelt R. R. Davis Indianola Iva Janee Ballard Arthur W. Ewing Mrs Nancy Rowe Mrs. Rowe Iowa Continental Washington Cleaners South Side Wisie Long E. M. Wellemeyer W. F. Bickel Bickel Automaa Diles Furniture C. H. Leu Co Muscatine Westphal Iowa Motor Service Armory Tren Pata John Shields & Sons C. L. Pine Loan Co East Broadway Fairfield Spaseline Winstop Duzzet Washington Oil Co
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