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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1931

Page

6

Harley Linder Weds Lucena Taylor in Dodge County

Miss Lucena Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs B R Taylor of Dodge Center Minnesota married Harley Linder son of Mr and Mrs J B Linder of Washington in a quiet ceremony at Rev Njel stad’s residence in Owatonna Minnesota. The bride wore blue satin and silk net with a bouquet of roses. The couple plans a honeymoon through the west to the Black Hills Yellowstone and Pacific coast returning by southern route. They will reside on a Dodge Center area farm after October 1.

Lucena Taylor B. R. Taylor Dodge Center Minn Harley Linder J. B. Linder Washington Njelstad Owatonna Min W. J. Berghs Black Hills Yellowstone Park Acific Mrs. Linder

Hearthside club meets at Henry Miller home

The Hearthside club gathered at the Henry Miller home on Thursday evening August 13 with about forty six attendees. Officers were elected: Mrs Albert Wehr president, Mrs John Sampson vice president, Mrs Lloyd Hopping secretary treasurer. New member Mrs Fred Jarvis joined. Games and music followed the business session.

Henry Miller Albert Wehr John Sampson Lloyd Hopping Fred Jarvis al Crone

Young Woman's Missionary Society Picnic at Sunset Park

The Baptist church social calendar lists a picnic hosted by the Young Woman's Missionary Society at Sunset Park Monday at 6 PM. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches a dish to pass and their own dishes and silverware.

Young Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Sunset Park

Sands and Henderson Annual Reunion Set in Washington Iowa

The Sands and Henderson annual reunion scheduled for August 19 will be held at Sunset Park in Washington Iowa. Attendees are urged to confirm dates and gather for the community event at the park in mid August.

Sands and Henderson Sunset Park Washington Iowa

Night riders drive Blacks from Livingston Parish Louisiana

Armed bands swept through Livingston parish driving Black residents from their homes after an alleged attack on a white woman. More than 500 night riders and about 200 construction workers fled the area as warnings of further violence spread. Ellis Smith, 25, alleged to have attacked Mrs. Monroe Hatchell, was held in Baton Rouge prison after deputies avoided a mob.

Denham Springs Jivingston Parish Ellis Smith Toave Monroe Hatchell Baton Rouge

Man freed on bond after Burlington auto crash

G W Lowry 29 of Davenport posted a 5000 bond and was released after arrest for manslaughter in the Burlington collision that killed Lawrence Eden 21. Police Judge Max A Conrad set September 11 for Lowry's manslaughter hearing. Lowry was briefly freed then rearrested.

Burlington Town G. W. Lowry Davenport Liberty Lawrence Eden Eden Lowry John Tweedell Max A. Conrad

Public Hearing Set on Cedar River Stream Pollution

The Iowa state health department will hold a public hearing on Sept 8 in Des Moines to hear arguments from cities charged with stream pollution of the Cedar River. Notices go to Cedar Rapids Waterloo Cedar Falls Cedar Heights Vinton LaPorte City Waverly and two firms Sinclair Packing Cedar Rapids and Rath Packing Waterloo.

Des Moines U.P State Department of Health Department Cedar River D. C. Steelsmith Cedar Rapids Waterloo Cedar Falls Cedar Heights Vinton LaPorte City Waverly G Santgary A. H. Wellers Weiters Sinclair Packing Company Rath Packing Company of Wellers Executive Council Fort Dodge Ottumwa

Plan to Vote Again on Palestine School

The Palestine school district near Richmond prepared for a second election on issuing 2500 in bonds to build a new rural school. August 26 was set for the vote after earlier rejection. Officials say repairs would be costly and a new building paid over years is cheaper than extensive renovations. The current schoolhouse, two years old, is in poor repair and not suitable for use.

Palestine Richmond

Barn on Kohlick Farm Destroyed by Fire Near Riverside

Riverside August 15 A large barn and other buildings on the Kohlicek farm eight miles southwest of Riverside were destroyed by fire Thursday night. The house and two sheds were saved. One hog was reported lost. Insurance details were not learned. Floyd Atkins of Wellman was a business visitor in Washington yesterday. Mrs Ora Huggins of Los Angeles visiting relatives here has spent several days with her sister, Mrs Will Shalla, near Kalona.

Riverside Kohlicek Here Ora Huggins Los Angeles Calif Will Shalla Kalona

Two Men Held in Kidnapping Case Involving Sioux City Teens

In St Joseph Missouri two men captured in a car theft case are held as possible suspects in the July 12 kidnapping of George Howard 17 and Charles Sohn 16 of South Sioux City. The teens were taken to Omaha then released before the car disappeared.

Sioux Cityy St Joseph George Howard Charles Sohn South Sioux City Omaha Howard St. Joseph H. Hopkins J. Barnett

Palfreyman Sues Gates Over Alienation of Affection

George Palfreyman of Chariton files a suit against C. M. Gates for 35000 dollars claiming Gates alienated his wife's affections, after Palfreyman had been divorced from her years earlier.

Chariton C. M. Gates George Palfreyman Gates Palfreyman

Byrd's Antarctic Ship Draws Sightseers in Boston

City of New York, Admiral Byrd's ship, has become a popular sightseeing destination in Boston attracting tourists from across the country. Local summer school classes also visit the vessel as part of related studies.

Boston Admiral Byrd City of New York

Woman Aces Mount Washington Ride on Horseback

Lillian M Judd of Waterbury Conn ascended Mount Washington on horseback via the old carriage trail. She is the first woman to complete the feat in 20 years.

Jackson Lillian M Judd Waterbury Conn Mount Washington

Proposals Sought for Palestine Schoolhouse Project Iowa

Notice announces bids for erecting a schoolhouse in Palestine School District English River Township Washington County Iowa. Proposals viewed at district offices until 6 00 pm August 26 1931 and contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Secretary Henry C Kiefer Riverside Iowa August 15 1931.

P Alestine English River Township Washington County Iowa Henry C. Kiefer Riverside

Slightly Warmer Iowa Forecast Sees Little Rain

Des Moines reports a slight rise in Iowa temperatures with fair weather and only trace rainfall in a few spots. A low pressure area over South Dakota may bring cloudy conditions, especially in the north, while high Atlantic coast pressures resist storm movement through the weekend. Highs reach up to 93 in Alta and 78 in Dubuque and Burlington. Decorah logs the coolest morning.

Des Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed South Dakota Reed Atlantic Alta Dubuque Burlington Decorah

Prospect Seen of Reduction in Iowa State Tax for 1932

Des Moines reports a likely nine mill state tax levy for 1932, down two mills from 11 mills this year once hearings on property valuation changes conclude. The reduction excludes soldiers bonus bonds. final decision may come next week and be sent to county auditors for September distribution.

Des Moines Iowa Board of Assessment and Review

Extended Buying of Goods Likely to Materialize Soon

Washington economists see stocks at record lows across goods and raw materials signaling possible extended buying as business recovery nears. Low inventories especially in department stores suggest a favorable omen for renewing activity, though timing remains uncertain.

Washington

Fire destroys Hardins Produce feeding station

A fire last night destroyed the feeding station of Hardins Produce company valued at $5,000. No injuries were reported.

Anita Hardins Produce Company

Banker Dies by Own Action in Logan

F J Wood 51, vice president of the First National Bank, committed death by own action yesterday in Logan. He had been in poor health and his family was notified.

Logan F. J Wood First National Bank

State levy expected to fall near nine mills

The article notes the soldiers' bonus levy at about one mill, bringing the total levy to around nine mills. State board members say the drop is due to lower legislative appropriations, rising non tax state revenues, and expected inheritance tax gains.

State Board

Miller and Libe Install Electric Welding Equipment

Iowa Motor Service formerly Iowa Avenue Garage in the Armory building has added a modern electric welder. Harry Miller and Lawrence Libe relocated the shop and introduced this new equipment with an expert welder from the factory assisting yesterday and today.

Iowa Motor Service Harry Miller Lawrence Libe Armory Building Iowa Avenue Garage I T Omaha

Chautauqua Program Earns Mixed Reactions in Cedar Rapids

Reviewers described Friday's Chautauqua as colorful and well presented while a lecture educated both youth and adults. In a separate matter, Joe Saxon and Vernon Frasier pleaded guilty in Cedar Rapids to unlawful assembly for their roles in opening dam gates at Troy Mills, receiving fines.

Cedar Rapids Joe Saxon Vernon Frasier Troy Mills

National Guard Camp Opens at Camp Dodge

Advance units moved toward Des Moines to prepare the Iowa National Guard encampment at Camp Dodge, opening tomorrow for a two week period.

Dis Moines Lows National Guard Camp Dodge

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