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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1934
Page
8
Misses Edna and Jessie Klein drove to Cedar Rapids to escort Mrs J Cocklin back to St Paul. Mrs Cocklin had visited her mother at Crawfordsville and joined the anniversary Methodist church service here last Sunday.
Mrs home from spent the winter Harry Shrader California where she is Mr and Mrs Dave Braver man and sons Richard and Macy and Miss Naomi Braver man of Town City will begin her guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Julius Kunik Dave Braverman is a brother of Mrs Kunik and Miss Naomi Braverman is her niece. Clarence Lee of Washington went to the CCC camp at Solon today to replace James s Sistern. A newborn son Carl Turner H was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Stumble.
Feature list of upcoming weddings including Genevieve Wehr to George Werthmann on April 25 at St James church and Mary Lukavsky to Charles Friese in May. Also notes Mrs Mary Evelyon Ballanger marriage plans, Luella Letts and Charles Tucker wed on April 11, and other civic notes. The article covers real estate transactions, bank anniversary, a tabernacle project, and a literary concert by singer Robertson with Palestinian shepherd imagery and instruments.
Lloyd Petsel left for Oskaloosa to enroll in a CCC camp. Rev Rupert Trageser of Clinton visited with Rev VW Jacobsmeier and friends. Mr and Mrs Urban Semoete Len and Won of Chicago visited relatives in Riverside. They plan a Des Moines visit with Oswald and Mela Behnoehelen before returning home. The eight month old son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Stranehky is ill with bronchial pneumonia.
Researchers note that minerals from the Dead Sea and Galilee hot springs play roles in anti knock fuels and other technologies. Scientists estimate the salts formed over 50 000 years through natural processes near the Jordan River.
A sale column lists closing out items including James Haller and Wellman. Details show April 13 and 4 percent quantities. The notice references Wala and layout notes for the sale event.
The piece presents a Sunday school lesson by Rev P. R. Fitzwater of Moody Bible Institute, dated 1924. It outlines religious instruction from the Improved Uniform International series, noting its publication through Western Newspaper Union.
A sermon analysis of the rich young ruler in Matthew 19 16 30 showing his misconceptions about goodness and eternal life. Jesus exposes his self righteousness and calls him to sell possessions and follow. The lesson discusses riches as a trial for entering the kingdom and promises rewards for those who give up wealth for Christ.
Miss Cherie McElhinney was announced as one of two attendants to the Queen of Pep at the Pep Jamboree hosted by the State University of Iowa. Attendants Virginia Whiddon and Cherie McElhinney were chosen after a difficult final selection process. Louise Porter of Cedar Rapids was crowned Queen. Whiddon hails from Greenville Alabama. McElhinney is a daughter of Mrs J S McElhinney of Washington.
Leona Kucera notes students with perfect attendance Velma Rotenburg er Lyle Gerot Bernard O Conn or Donald Rath Ted Gerot Harold Rath Betty Lou Gerot LeRoy O Conner. Visitors include Suez Krabill Duan Schwab Clementine Rummerhart Verena O Conner Frances Mary O Conner Hubert Kucera Bobby John Bushek Mrs Wm Kucera. Fourth graders enjoy Keep Well Stories. Donald and Harold Rath won township spelling contest. county spelling contest participants. Highest averages listed for multiple subjects led by Velma Rotenburger and Donald Rath.
Velma Stafford and Teacher Wu welcome two new pupils Mickey and Cecil Delaney from Johnson county. Six week tests saw high marks for Floyd Prymek Claire Cooney Cecil Delaney and Mickey Delaney in various subjects. Y A meeting set for Monday April 14 with a post supper musical program. Choir contributors include Mickey Delaney Alvin Veggy Margaret Cummings Clair Cooney Floyd Prymek. estándar tests taken by Mickey Delaney. Play Day planned in Town township at Yatton school. Thelma Arthur from Washington visited. Nita Vesey represented Crescent at the county spelling contest.
A city with a royal palace existed on the foothills of the Persian plateau in southwest depth, reflecting ancient urban remains and royal occupation artifacts uncovered in the region.
Mrs Sam Witting of Crawfordsville shopped here yesterday and visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ode Ferguson during the outing.
Mr and Mrs Ira Rathmell and nephew Carleton Rathmel return from Oklahoma and settle on West Washington Street with improved health reported for Mr Rathmel. Eva Diller Flora Dodds and Velda Parcell plan to Fairfield for the 23rd district Christian Endeavor convention.
Crawfordsville reports Robert and Lee Shaffer attended a Riverside conference Thursday night. Mrs Minnie Sprague traveled to Washington on Friday to visit friends for a period.
Public notices announce candidates for county roles in Washington. Clerk of the District Court candidate Mary Cherry Newbold seeks Republican primary support. J W Bill Cox declares candidacy for County Treasurer, subject to June primary voters.
R RR NOONAN announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court of Washington County on the Republican ticket in the upcoming June primary election. March 24.
Republican candidate A Claire Dewey Uriem announces run for State Senate in the Washington Heary County district in the June 4 primary and seeks support from voters.
The county Treasurer election candidate is Marion S. George, listed with ballot code S725, subject to Republican voters at the June primary. This item notes a party primary process for the county office.
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