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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1932

Page

5

Popularity Contest Standings Reported Today

Readout lists contestants led by Eva Diller with 54 000 votes and Marguerite Reister at 56 450 in Washington. Other entrants include Helen Carson 54 000, Anna Knottnerus 45 550, Dorothy Masson 45 200, and Marguerite Hunsaker 42 600. Additional names cover Virginia Mirgen 40 500, Alice Wolf 35 809, Verna Palmer 35 059, Kathleen Coffey Ames 2 159, and Ruth Wilson 27 250 among others.

Eva Diller Washington Marguerite Reister Wash Helen Carson Anna Knottnerus Dorothy Masson Marguerite Hunsaker Virginia Mirgen Alice Wolf Verna Palmer Kathleen Coffey Aims Alice Poole Marjorie Robertson Keota Gertrude Hammer Ruth Wilson Nellie Wviie Dorothy Ruebsam Ains

New Books at Library Add Variety of Fiction

The public library added new fiction titles including works by Helen Ashton Bernie Babcock Agatha Christie and Agatha Christie The Peril at Bond Jteuse Countee Cullen and St John Ervine among others. The list spans mystery romance and historical fiction with authors from varied backgrounds.

Public Library Helen Ashton Bricks and Mor K. N. Burt Country Sigmund Christainson Agatha Christie Bond Jteuse Countee Cullen Heaven Mason Hexl St. John Ervine Raser Philip Gibbs The Golden Years Co W. Gordon

Thirteenth District 54 Reunion Set For Keota

The 16th phiuary Rebekah convention of District 54 will meet April 29 in the I O O F hall Keota. Delegations from Sigourney Delta Keokuk South English Martinsburg Richland and Keota expected. The first session begins at ten in the morning. Officers include President Vina Mattison Vice President Liza Hart Secretary Charlotte Newnal Treasurer Daisy Chambers Assembly President Nellie L Miller from Cedar Rapids will attend.

Keota Phiuary Rebekah District 54 I. O. O. F. Hall Sigourney Delta Kegwick South Eeglish Martinsburg Richland Keola Iriday Vina Mattison Liza Hart Charlotte Newnal Daisy Chambers Assembly Nellie L. Miller Cedar Rapids

Memorials and social events fill April notices in Keota area

Slain in Nicaragua and several assembly officers referenced while a memorial service and Rebekah convention related events unfold. Keota news covers births illnesses hospital stays, church dinners, and social programs led by Baptist women and Wayland groups. Des Moines and Rock Island connections tie to local families and a new bank opening soon.

Lily Lou Lansing Chooses Love Over Family Wealth

Lily Lou Lansing, a young telephone operator, marries Ken Sargent despite his mother’s opposition and family pressure. They settle in a lavish San Francisco apartment, facing envy and worry as Ken’s job and loyalty are tested, while Lily Lou copes with fear of losing their fragile happiness.

Lily Lou Lansing Ken Sargent Ken Peggy Sage Lily Lou Filbert Street Russian Hill Bay Lake Merritt Alcatraz The St. Francis Bess May John Earl Lansing Dad Mother Kentfield Raymond

Wayland Hosts American Legion Auxiliary Convention

The Wayland American Legion Auxiliary held its convention on Wednesday April 27 at the Legion hall with a noon dinner at the M. F. church. Attendees included Ebba Brandell and many others from Wayland Mt. Pleasant Winfield New London Olds Trenton and area. The day featured songs prayers remarks by officers and unit leaders and talks on child welfare and unit activities.

Wayland American Legion Auxiliary Lenion Hall M. F. Church Albert van Vranden Joanne van Vranden Nellie M. Lindee Eva Cowger Cecile Canby Ralph Ross Joe Pleagle Winfield Phoebe Peck Margaret Garrick Anna Nordstrom Lillie i. Erickson Mildred Tultiquist Ella Erickson Victor Olson Prudence Tolander Nettie Huston Ruby Morgan Erma Huston Marit Huston Ferna Roush Hilda Spangler Olds Rose Jones Guy Ball Marie Fitzpatrick Nellie Mae Vance New London Clark Everts A. ©. Monson Daisy Lyons Rose Roberts Trenton John Martin France Coleman L. O. Martin Lillian Alliman P. R. Alliman Elia Shively Sadis Hens Leroy Curry Roy McClinti Mary Peck Earl Stutzman Jake Roth Glenn McCoy Amos. Good Lester Tschant I. BE. Nett Rose Menenger Freida McKiralian America Old and New Business W. S. Coleman Sallie Henss Cora Abration Evi Cowger

Campus News Roundup From Haskins Area Meantime

The note highlights a string of social visits and travels across eastern towns. Individuals including Mrs Is i Mathers of Ainsworth and John Soukup of Riverside are mentioned with carloads of cattle shipments to Ottumwa and Chicago. Local residents report family visits and gatherings at various homes in Burlington Hampton Lone Tree Crawfordsville and Washington.

Haskins Is i. Mathers Ainsworth Arnet I. H. Boughton Hampton John Soukup Riverside Lee Uunt Chicago Marjorie Edwards

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