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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1934

Page

8

Local Residents Attend Events and Visits in Washington

Dr E F Stutsman was in Davenport this morning on a brief trip. Mr and Mrs Evan Evan of Crawfordsville shopped here today. Mr and Mrs Earl M Daniels of Los Angeles will visit and then go to Chicago. Rollie Williams and Caraméy of Iowa City dine at the Droz home. Daniels to Iowa City for athletic show. Lucille Mohland of Des Moines visiting her parents. E J Strickler of Iowa City attended athletic show in Washington. Lemmones return from Des Moines after state optometry convention at Kirkwood hotel. Charlie Thrapp family of West Chester shopped here yesterday. Edward Goble of Ainsworth shopped here. Miss Cherie McElhinney elected treasurer of University of Iowa Women’s Association. University groups voted after long election. Cheris is daughter of Mrs J A Elhpinney of Washington.

Earl M. Daniela Los Angeles Calif A Keith Droz Daniela Chicago Rollie Williams Car Améy Lows City Dros Hem Daniels John Barkowaa University of Iowa Las City Hall Lucille Mohland Des Moines Williem Mohbland J. Strickler Iown City Washington Join Lemmon Kirkwood Hotel Iowa Charlie Thrapp West Chester Edward Goble

Annual vacation visits and local theater notes

Mr and Mrs Guerdon C Prior of Dubuque and Mr and Mrs H G Miller visited en route to St Louis during their annual vacation. University of Iowa theater presented Another Language directed by Vance Morton with strong audience turnout. next Willard Mack mystery Kick In To be staged May 8 and 16 with no matinee May 2. Local attendees included Mrs M A McKay Mrs Dale Gallagher and others. Libbey Crystal No Nik tumblers offered at 60c a set at Westphal's Jewelry Store.

Guerdon C. Prior Dubuque H. G. Miller St. Louis Prior Raisie Lyda Hellam Minnesota Washington University Theater Iowa City Rose Franken Vance Morton Willard Mack M. A. McKay Dale Gallagher Elsie Glassburner Rei Leichey Gladys Edwards Alice. McDaniel Theta House Lucille Reister Phi Omeygo Pi

Hospital Operates On Lois Samson For Appendicitis

Lois Samson underwent an appendectomy last evening at the Washington county hospital. She is the daughter of O. L. Samson of East Washington.

Lois Samson Washington County Hospital O. L. Samsons East Washington

Washington Marketing Co opens new service station

Washington Marketing Co. opens at 201 North Iowa Avenue in the former Sunshine Oil location. Operated locally by W. E. Zicklefoose and Howard Disney, owned by G. Crossley of Ottumwa Marketing, Crossley expands Coryell stations to eight towns and a Kirksville Missouri outlet soon. Crossley brings fifteen years with Coryell and since 1930 has run his own service station business.

Washington Washington Marketing Co Iowa Avenue Sunshine Oil Company W. E. Zicklefoose Howard Disney G. ©. Crossley Ottumwa Marketing Company Coryell Oskaloosa

Installation of St. Rita’s Court officers at Riverside

At the regular meeting of St. Rita's Court Women’s Catholic Order Foresters in Riverside on April 16, Zelda Shebek acted as installing officer. New officers inducted include Chief Ranger Mrs. Nettle Dautremont and Vice Chief Ranger Mrs. Lena Sueppel with recording secretary Miss Ros. Dautremont and financial secretary Mrs. Irma Heigman.

Edmondson Announces Candidacy for State Representative

FE L Edmondson of Brighton Iowa announces his candidacy for the office of State Representative and will seek the Republican voters in the Washington County June primary.

Washington County FE. L. Edmondson Brighton Iowa

County Auditor Candidacy Declared by Republican Voters

A county office seeks nomination as the Republican primary in June will decide the fate of the county auditor candidate. The statement underscores the party’s role in selecting the candidate and the upcoming election.

County Supervisor Candidate Announced for 1935 Term

A candidate declares intent to run for the County Board of Supervisors for the term starting January 1, 1935, subject to Republican voters at the primary election.

County Board of Supervisors R. KE

State Legislature Candidate Seeks GOP June Primary

FOR REPRESENTATIVE 1 runs for re election in the state legislature. The campaign prioritizes support from Republican voters ahead of the June primary.

Morrison Files as County Attorney Candidate in June Primary

George I Morrison announces candidacy for county attorney pending Republican primary in June. He signs his name 45Ftt and states he seeks voter support in the upcoming election.

Baxter enters Democratic primary for state senator nomination

Howard A. Baxter 45T-F K, filed as a candidate for the Democratic party in the upcoming June primary election seeking the nomination for state senator. He aims to win the party’s backing in a contested primary.

Howard A. Baxter

Washington County Board Supervisor Candidate Nomination 1936

A candidate will seek the Democrat nomination for the Washington County Board of Supervisors for the term starting January 1 1936 subject to June primary voters. Roy Mapel is noted in the text as a candidate.

Board of Supervisors of Washington County

County Recorder to Seek Democratic Primary Nomination

The POR County Recorder announces pursuit of the office subject to Democratic voters in the June primary. Katherine Fly? is named in connection with the bid. Statements emphasize party endorsement and local political process.

Shiloh Bridge Party Hosts and Local News Notes

Shiloh headlines report a bridge party hosted by Cathryne and Cleone Caldwell with twelve of fourteen teachers present. Profiles note visits by Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson and Sam Marsh. new arrivals include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sehantz. Also mentions a poem read from Good Housekeeping and student exams last six weeks.

Shiloh Cathryne Cleone Caldwell Caldwell Dale Atkinson Sam Marsh Bert Donaldson Colfax Ted Cross Helen Donaldson Cross Joe Amrine Will Caldwell Wayland Road James Elmer Reshley Merrimac Ramseyers Hatchery Mac Beenblossom Theessie Beenblossom Babe Raymond Coffin Sam Lamber Chas. Caldwell John Gamble Mac De-Long Good Housekeeping Violet Alleyn Storey

Mrs Benson Teeth Extractions Reported In Washington

Community notes show Mrs Nate Benson undergoing tooth extractions by Dr M Peller. Harley Myers family visited Washington while neighbors share wellbeing updates and various locals delivered hogs to Armour Co. in Washington.

Washington, &. R Nate Benson Mpeller Harley Myers Washington Joe Kolesick Joe Pieper Albert Maas Milton Maas Armour & Co Bryan Swift Allison Maag Niffenegger Mr. Walters Kalona Nate Bensons

Local Installations and Visit Bring News to Iowa City

Names of officers and trustees listed from installation ceremonies. Cloyd Cress returns home from Mercy hospital after six weeks, improving. Clarence Darrow of Iowa City visits Mrs. J. J. Reardon on a Sunday.

Cloyd Cress Mercy Hospital Iowa City Clarence Darrow J. J. Reardon

Local notes from Washington and surrounding area

Ray Fritz of near Brighton visited Washington on business yesterday. Mrs. Mary Caughman, here visiting relatives, leaves tomorrow for Kansas City and will accompany her daughter to Arkansas. Vic Oeetjen returned from Sac City where he visited his brother Carl since Sunday. Far1 Moore attends his mother’s funeral and is a member of the Western Kentucky State Teachers College staff in Bowling Green where he is in his fifth year. L. T. Smith, formerly at Washington High, heads the industrial art department at the college and enjoys discussing Washington with Moore.

Mary Caughman Roe Dillinger Kansas City Arkansas Vic Oeetjen Sac City Carl Oeetjen Moore Mr. Smith Washington

Fresh Paint Signals Spring at Biklen's Storefront

A spring sign is posted with Fresh Paint on the front of Biklen's store. A secondary item notes a Ladies Bake Sale at DeWitt Grocery on Saturday April 21 at 5003 F-W-F.

Biklen DeWitt Grocery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dolson Ceanata Brendel Olsen Hebner the West Side Druggists Dr. E. FE. Stutsman Davenport Evan Evan Crawfordsville Libbey Westphal’s Jewelry Store Riverside Col D. J. Palmer Gko. L. McDaniel Druggist Quality Cleaners Co. W. Davis Ethel Grecian Geo. I. Morrison Roy Mapel Nore POR County Recorder Katherine Ske Spitfire Hepburn Popeye, the Sailor Vincent le Band Pfiepbuf Robert Young Ralph Bellamy Martha Sleeper Fred Burger Hall Washington, BR Bernice Maas L. B. Lupton Bert Campbell Edna Bushek Zelda Shebek Inside Sentinel Helen Shradel Outside Sentinel Nellie Quinn Mary Shebanek Matilda Wieland Sophia Kueneman Fred Neiswanger Ray Fritz Near John Shields & Sons East Side Square Ietl I Cae Ata Elreco Elreco Specia Tulsa Oil CO Livest Little Independent CO Washington Street Washington Riverside Washington Lumber and Fuel Co Pioneer Yard M. C. Delong
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