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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1931

Page

6

Lena Stewart Hosts Bridge Party For Girl Friends

Miss Lena Stewart entertained Thursday evening at the Roy Stewart residence on South Iowa Avenue. Guests were high school chums including Ella Link Ruth Bingham Irene DeLong Faye Freshwaters Dorothea Thompson Lucy Benz Edith Carris Myrtle Macon and Martha Jennings Adams Wellman. Dorothea Thompson won high score and Trene DeLong had the low score. Refreshments were served. The Queen Esther Rebecca of the West Chester M E church held a meeting Tuesday August 18 at Janne Gardner’s home. Roll call cited Bible verses on Stewardship Vera Forinash told The Beautiful Queen of Persia tale. A Tenths and Tramp demonstration was given by Marie West Ile Dunshee and Rebecca Laubach with seven regular members and two visitors Hla Dunshee and Mary Thompson. Dainty refreshments followed hosted by the hostess J.

Lena Stewart Roy Stewart Iowa Avenue Ella Link Ruth Bingham Irene DeLong Faye Freshwaters Dorothea Thompson Lucy Benz Edith Carris Myrtle Macon Martha Jennings Adamso Wellman Trene DeLong Esther E'Rele West Chester M. FE Janrne Gardner Vera Forinash Persia Marie West Ile Dunshee Rebecca Laubach Hla Dunshee Mary Thompson

Walnut Women’s Club Hosts Picnic at Sunset Park

The Walnut Women’s Club entertained sixty three members and families at a Sunset Park picnic. A September meeting was announced to be at Mrs. Ray Miller’s home. The Business and Professional Women’s Club fall kickoff is set for September 9 at the Y. Homebuilders class held a Sunset Park picnic with thirty five in attendance. The October gathering will be a weiner roast at Joe Knotek’s home.

Walnut Women's Club Sunset Park Ray Miller Methodist Church Lyle Wilcox Farnk Longwell Joe Knotek Harvey Meek Ola Risk Bertha Gordon L. W. Gordon Wilbur Gordon Raymond Gordon Ella B. Gordon Claire Gordon A. M. Gordon Jane Clendenning Clifford Beges Eliabeth Simpson Eva Simpson Ray Simpson Thomas Simpson Ailene Alex Simpson Billie Centerville Reynold Tulsa Okla Irene Jendenning Davenport Geo. Henderson Ames M.J. McCreedy Brighton

Rowan Reunion at Sunset Park Remains Small

The Rowan family reunion met Wednesday at Sunset park Washington with fewer attendees than past years. Twenty two dined, Mrs A N Bower was elected president and Mrs E W Spessard secretary. Rebekah meeting approved a fall bazaar and Miss Jennie Jurenheimer named general chair.

Rowan Sunset Park Washington A. N. Bower E. W. Spessard

Dunbar reunion set for Sunset park August 23

The Dunbar reunion will be held in Sunset park on Sunday August 23 with a rain date of Monday August 24. A series of local club meetings follow including the Jackson two farm bureau gathering at Yaro Sojka home Monday August 4 at 8 pm and several entertainments hosted by Mrs. Boone Kalona. The Rooster club meets with Mrs. Tom Swift August 26 and Rosemary club with Mr. and Mrs. Charley Rothlisberger August 25. Bethel church Woman's Missionary society hosts Mrs. R. E. Peters August 26 afternoon.

Dunbar Sunset Park Jackson Farm Bureau Yaro Sojka Rooster Club Tom Swift Rosemary Club Charley Rothlisberger Woman's Missionary Society of the Bethel Church R. E. Peters

Fairfield Man Dead After Interurban Incident

Carl Carlson 26 of Fairfield staff sergeant with 138th Infantry was found dead along Des Moines Euclid Avenue interurban tracks near the Citizens Military training camp. Body showed multiple injuries. military inquiry to determine if death occurred in line of duty. wife expected to visit. Forget-Me-Not Day proclaimed for Sept 26 by Gov Turner. Eck Benge 65 dies after being trampled by two horses at Warren county fair race. funeral services arranged. C H Kessler seeks $20,000 damages from Halbert Robbins in Osage County suit over Ora May Kessler injury claims.

Fairfield Des Moines Carl Carlson 138Rd Infantry Euclid Avenue Citizens Military Carlson Board of Military Dan W. Turner Iowa Indianola Eck Benge Warren County Benge Oskaloosa Halbert Robbins C. H. Kessler Kessler Ora May

Hills Station Abandoned by Rock Island Railroad

The Rock Island Railroad plans abandonment of its Hills Iowa station agency prompting a state board hearing at Oskaloosa on September 11. Hills sits on a spur from Iowa City to Iowa Junction linking the Montezuma and Muscatine branch.

Des Moines Rock Island Railroad Hills Iowa State Board of Railroad Commissioners Oskaloosa Rock Island Iowa City Iowa Junction Montezuma Muscatine

Snowhall Social Club Postponed to September Meeting

The Snowhall Social club has been postponed one week. It will meet on the 2nd of September at the home of Mrs. Merritt Booth, 1623.

Snowhall Merritt Booth Katherine Smith Minneapolis Chicago Vern Hanft Columbus Junction Mt. Pleasant Burlington Ford

Local Gathering Enjoys Warm Family Time

Families gathered for a social event with several guests. Mr Kep hart and Mr Sam Sigaf oose along with Mrs Kep hart and Mrs Sam Sigaf oose served on the entertainment committee. Tea cream and cake were served as refreshments.

Kephart Sam Sigafoose

Ladies meeting at Methodist church opens new year

A large attendance greeted a general meeting of the Ladies of the Methodist church in the church social hall yesterday. Mrs. Chas. Thomas led the session with a short talk, and plans for the annual bazaar on December 9 were announced. Reports covered the Young People's conference in Mt. Pleasant and Oskaloosa, with Rev. Henke expressing thanks for kindness shown during his pastorate.

Methodist Church Chas. Thomas N. M. Speidel Marjorie Smith Mt. Pleasant Verne Palmer Oskaloosa Henke Unit No. 10

Columbus Junction Back to School Opens August

Columbus Junction announces the start of the new school year in August with details on opening procedures and schedules for Martha B Corcespot de a. The notice outlines when classes resume and how the district will operate as students return.

Columbus Junction Martha B Corcespot

Sidney Rodeo Ends With Injuries And Big Crowds

Althe Sidney eighth annual rodeo concluded with three injured competitors as 9,000 spectators watched the final afternoon. Prizes were awarded across many events while gate receipts for the meeting topped $389,000.

Sidney Althe Sidney

Northwestern Iowa open golf tournament opens without defending champion

The Northwestern Iowa annual open golf tournament began in Spencer with Dick Arney of Marshalltown not entering to defend his title. The 72 hole medal play began with 18 holes today, another round tomorrow, and 86 holes total to finish Monday.

Spencer Northwestern Iowa Dick Arney Marshalltown

Prairie City Man Faces Lawsuits After Fatal Crash

Outgrowth of a Prairie City automobile crash leaves Walter J. Telfer suing Le wis F Wheelock Des Moines broker for 215400 dollars. Wheelock faces manslaughter charges for three deaths and a driving while intoxicated count. four other children were injured in the wreck.

Des Moines Prairie City Lewis F. Wheelock Walter J. Telfer Wheelock

Custodian Karl Klann Dies After Two-Story Fall

Keokuk report says Karl Klann aged 66 died from injuries after falling from a second story window at the Torrence school. He sustained a fractured skull in the accident yesterday.

Keokuk Karl Klann Klann Torrence School

Fort Des Moines to Add 350 Personnel and Build Theater

Des Moines reports that next month Fort Des Moines will receive 350 additional men and officers. A $20,000 theater will be constructed at the camp, per orders to Lieut. Col. Talbot, the commander.

Des Moines Fort Des Moines Talbot

Cedar county cattle tests resume amid renewed resistance

Des Moines reports indicate some Cedar county objectors requested cattle tests after an injunction blocked 45 men from resisting bovine TB testing. Attorney General Earl F. Wisdom said a full report on the actions was received and contempt citations may follow. Governor Turner offered no comment beyond stating the law will be enforced.

Des Moines Cedar County Earl F. Wisdom D. W. Turner

Ka lona Shoppers Include Mrs Rogers and Others

Mrs. C. L. Rogers, Mrs. Velma Way and Miss May Snyder of Ka lona were among yesterday's shoppers.

C. L. Rogers Velma Way May Snyder Kalona

Baker to Speak at Wellman Tonight

Norman Baker will address Wellman at eight in a public talk challenging the editor of the Wellman Advance to a debate on farm relief and other issues. Organizers expect about ten thousand attendees.

Midwest Free Press Norman Baker Wellman c Wellman

Cook Weighs Run for Iowa Senate Nomination

Louis H. Cook, former first chairman of Iowa’s state board of assessment and review, said he was seriously considering a Republican bid for the U.S. Senate from Iowa. He may oppose Senator Smith W. Brookhart, with Cook’s political career spanning 20 years and prior work on the Iowa Homestead, Council Bluffs Nonpareil, and Des Moines Register.

Des Moines U.P Louis H. Cook Estate Board of Assessment and Review Today United States Iowa Smith W. Brookhart Cook State Board of Assessment and Review Roe John Hamimill State Board Iowa Homestead Council Bluffs Nonpareil Des Moines Register Council Bluffs

Reed Predicts For This State Cool Clear Week End

Federal meteorologist Charles TD Reed forecasts a cool clear weekend for Iowa. A low pressure system over northwestern North Dakota will keep temperatures cool with no precipitation. Iowa reported no rain yesterday with highs around 88 in Alta Estherville and Inwood and lows of 46 at Boone and Decorah.

Des Moines Iowa Charles TD. Reed North Dakota Reed Alta Estherville Inwood Boone and Decorah

Buckley Shopper Spotted in West Chester This Morning

Mrs. R. J. Buckley of West Chester was seen shopping in town this morning, adding a hint of local activity to the early hours.

R. J. Buckley West Chester

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