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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1932

Page

8

Local visitors and migrations in Monmouth area

Ellen and Tom Wolfe and Junior and Mary Frances McKinnon, children of Monmouth Mayor McKinnon, visited at the C H Wolfe home this weekend. Ida Calendar returns from Iowa City to her aunt Mrs Alice Maas. J G Boller of Kalona was in town on business. Brooks Ann Cole left for Clinton NL on a business trip as Betty Louw. Ruth Reece left for Huntington Ind on Betty Lou shopping service business. Fred Smith of Richland visits his brother Carlton Wilson family.

Ellen Tom Wolfe Mary Wvrances McKinnon Mayor McKinnon Monmouth C.H. Wolfe Miss Ida Calendar Alice Maas Iowa City J. G. Boller Kalona Brooks Ann Cole Clinton Betty Louw Ruth Reece Huntington Ind Betty Lou Fred Smith Richland Carlton Wilson

Seed corn treatment offers multiple farm benefits

Seed corn treatment with Semesan Jr provides protection against rot and early planting safety while promoting sturdier plants and reduced root and stalk rot. It also lowers down corn risk, with farmers invited to learn about a free mixer service from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Semesan Jr Lemmon’s Pharmacy Ralph Bauer Carel Norma Mason City Sauer Midland Mortgage Company Cedar Rapids Fifteenth Street Alien Patterson Baby Near Washington Washington County Hospital Fred Pitch William Graf Graf John Custer Nevlie Dewitt Iowa City Nellie Mary Dewitt University Hospital Finance Reconstruction Committee

Selection of Miss Washington Just Three Weeks Off

A list of candidates and standings for Miss Washington titles appears with names from multiple counties led by Kathleen Coffey Avns and Virginia Mirgon. The catalog shows scores next to entrants and a long roster of contestants from Wash to Kalona and Wellman with varying points reflecting their positions.

Washington Kathleen Coffey Virginia C. Mirgon Nellie Wylie Dorothy Ruebsam Lois Holland Wyman A. Knottnerus Wilma Brinning Josephine Hull Mary Estelle Anderson Mabel Horning Mary Finke Alice Bratton Mary Scranton Helen Schoonover Marguerite Scranton Wash Ruth Pulver Keota Leona Parcell Elizabeth Koehler Avis Eva Wagner Letha Schmitter Rubio Frances Jugenheimer Clara Garrett Ruby Hindahl Edith Carris Lucille Mohland Mary Louise Hopping Mee Ee Pi Esther Wenger Wayland la Vera Perrin Kalona Miram Miksch Almeda Beenblossom Irene Fishburn

Gibertian Favor in Old British Milk and Fish Laws

A humorous note on archaic British ordinances. If a milkman delays and arrives one second after the cut off, he becomes a criminal ipso facto. Similarly a fish dealer may face penalties if his wares are offered before or after church bells.

Die A Doo Tops Local Cleaning Picks This Week

Die A Doo remains popular for cleaning dirt from woodwork with little effort. A special paint season price is advertised while the store touts a full stock and attractive prices. Hog prices top at 3.90. Weather shows showers tonight with strong winds.

Riverside Figures Attend Dinner and Local Visits

Dr E B Blythe of Riverside was in Washington. A dinner by A M E members will be held April 28 in the U P church dining room from 1 to 9 pm at 15 S Marion Avenue. 613 Merle Edwards visited Cedar Rapids this weekend. Local notes record rug washing, and visitors including Mr and Mrs A C Spurgin and Mr and Mrs W J Head of Oskaloosa spending Sunday with Fred L Moore and family.

E. BE. Blythe Riverside Washington U. P S. Marion Avenue Merle Edwards Cedar Rapids Ragan A.C. Spurgin W. J. Head Iowa Motor Service Roy Anderson Waterloo Virginia Bleakly Louisa Young Blue Island Tiil R. S. Young

Local visitors attend Des Moines county federation gathering

Miss Barbara Cuddy and Miss Ruth Ely of Webter City visit from Cedar Falls while Mr. and Mrs. Sarr of Fairfield attend for their daughter Ardwin Marr. Kalona residents and Washington's Mrs. Carlton Wilson attend the Burlington convention where garden and pottery exhibits are showcased.

Barbara Cuddy Ruth Ely Webter City Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls Sarr Fairfield Ardwin Marr Florence Ransom O. R. Mayo BE. J. Hesselschwerdt Kalona Federated Women’s Clubs T. V. Kmert Rose Michum Carlton Wilson Washington Des Moines County Federated Club Burlington Wilson First District Federation Art Committee A. C. Jones Ruby Dunlap Martha Lohberger Des Moines Arthur Nicola Packwood

Developments in Kidnapping Search Near Hopeful Turn

Reports from Trenton indicate two leads in the Lindbergh baby case. Edith Crebbe, Albert Lacher, and Detroit contact were held after a letter to Colonel Lindbergh claimed knowledge of the child's whereabouts. Norfolk negotiators, led by John H Curtis, kept up active sea movements aboard the yacht Marcon as authorities awaited fuller details.

Trenton N. J Downingtown Edith Crebbe Detroit Albert Lacher Philadelphia Miss Crebbe Charles A. Lindbergh Pennsylvania Norfolk John H Curtis Marcon

Law regards middle name as optional in names

Legal practice often treats middle names or initials as non essential. Omission is normally not an error though some jurisdictions insist on full names. The note highlights varying rules across regions.

Semesan Jr seed corn treatment boosts stands yields

Seed corn treatment by Semesan Jr improves stand quality and increases yields. Visitors include Mrs M J Mayeau and son Mark from Chicago with her parents Mr and Mrs John Tucker. Harold Wacker arrives from Denver. Miss Hazel Siberts returns from Waterloo for vacation until June 1. Alice Bratten and Olive Underwood visit John Linnen camp home in Sigourney. Auctioneers listed as UY. F. Macon in Washington Iowa.

Semesan Jr Lemmons Pharmacy M. J. M&yeau Mark J Chicago John Tucker Harold Wacker Denver UY. F. Macon Washington Hazel Siberts Waterloo Sitter Alice Bratten Olive Underwood John Linnen Sigourney

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