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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1930

Page

8

Dade and Mayme Shearer Plan Indiana Return

Dade and Mayme Shearer will depart tomorrow afternoon for Greencastle Indiana after visiting at the E. Morrison home. They were entertained with several parties in their honor. Dwight Hazen of Richard Johnson grocery plans to leave tonight for Des Moines to join J L Kruser for a vacation. Eleanor Jane Tucker daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Tucker had tonsil removal at the county hospital yesterday.

Dade Mayme Shearer Greencastle Indiana E. D. Morrison Dwight Hazen Richard Johnson Des Moines J. L. Kruser Eleanor Jane Tucker Claude Tucker

Local residents visit Washington and area towns

Mildred Bowers and Helen Mauthe spent a day in the area. Mr and Mrs William Oren dorf visited in the city. John Jenkins and Grace Stone traveled between Columbus Junction and Ainsworth. Fred Morrison and Ida Hughes had tonsil removals at the county hospital. Mrs H I Ward and Charlotte returned from Crystal Lake Ill. Claud Flynn visited Riverside sisters. Thelma York began vacation from Klein clothing. Julius Enslin and Carl Jungbluth left for St Paul on business. Ruth Hedges will lead music in New Kensington Pa. Carl Hancher Mildred Young Irene Reece left for Des Moines state fair. Gaye Clem Shalla is painting his house.

Carl Hancher Mildred Paul Young Irene Reece Columbus Junction Des Moines Gaye

Ten Years Ago Today Weekend Visit to Davenport

Mr and Mrs John Jackson and their son left for Davenport to spend the weekend visiting friends. A local advertisement promotes Lee's Lice Killer for poultry houses. Hog prices top at 11 dollars 25 cents. Weather forecast calls for fair tonight and likely Sunday.

John Jackson Davenport

Iowa Judges Protest Freight Tariffs

Iowa joined states objecting to July freight rates set by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Judge J. H. Henderson prepared an objection and petition for rehearing while the Iowa Traffic League split on action details. They agreed new zone one rates are too high and will raise freight costs for corn and other crops, reducing farmer income despite a slight wheat rate adjustment.

Des Moines Aug Iowa Interstate Commerce Commission Iowa Traffic League J. H. Henderson Traffic League Henderson

Cubs Roll Giants 12 to 4 as Series Resumes

The Chicago Cubs routed the New York Giants 12 to 4 to gain a game in the National League standings. Brooklyn fell to Cincinnati 4 to 1 while Pittsburgh beat Boston 10 to 3 and St. Louis edged Philadelphia 10 to 9. In the American League Detroit toppled Philadelphia 7 to 1 and Cleveland posted a seven game win streak with a 5 to 4 victory over the Yankees.

United Press Chicago Cubs New York Giants Cubs Giants Brooklyn Robins Cincinnati Reds Dazzy Vance Buth Larry Benton Pirates Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Brave Larry French Pie Traynor St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Mancuso Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Tigers Vic Sorrell Indians Cleveland New York Yankees Low Gehrig St. Louis Browns Browns Washington Senatorg Ted Lyons Chicago Whites Sox Boston Red Sox White Sox Boston Danny MacFayden

Pleasant Hill Social News Notes and Events

Mrs Earl Kephart reports visitors from Pleasant Hill including Mrs Lewis Baker and Mrs Alice Mossel tine. The Havi Social club met with Mrs James Thompson hosting. Families of Kephart Willing and Pratt visited Roy Kephart. Dale Darbyshire and children called in Muscatine. An ice cream social at Pleasant Hill church is planned for Friday evening August 29.

Pleasant Hill Lewis Baker Alice T Mosseltine John Patterson Earl Kephart

Evangelist Denies Striking Mother in Attack Claim

Los Angeles report states Amy Semple McPherson’s health is improving and she admits a reporter to her sickroom for the first time. She denies striking her mother Minnie Kennedy who claims a broken nose resulted from the encounter. The cause of the injury remains unclear.

Los Angeles A'mee Semple McPherson Minnie Kennedy

Conesville schools set Sept 1 opening with named teachers

Columbus Junction Aug 24 A list shows the Conesville schools opening Sept 1 with Ralph Crawford as superintendent and teachers Virginia Stauffer Mabel Estle Arthur Ingraham Lorena Maxwell E Jasmann and Charles Dill. Nearby social notes include church picnic at Grandview park and several visiting relatives from Silvis Eldon Trenton Sioux Falls La Porte Chicago and Nebraska. Collected visits reference Cliff Bell home Letts Columbus City and Columbus Chau tauqua park events.

Columbus Junction Conesville Ralph Crawford Virginia Stauffer Mabel Estle Arthur Ingraham Lorena Maxwell E. Jasmann Charles Dill Cedar Rapids Grandview Community Grandview Park Walter Cline Cyril Silvis T. F. Hanft Rex Duncan Chicago S Mildred Warren Eldon Jennie Duncan Janette Johnston Trenton Nebr Sarah McCrea Columbus City John Hetfield la Porte Ind D. J. Wells

Local Notices and Social Items From Richmond Area

Mr and Mrs Joe Eglin of Chicago visit Richmond for Anthony Elgin’s death. John and Charlie Shalla and others appear in local commerce and repairs notes. Mrs Ralph Lemley visits Cedar Rapids. Chiropractic Health Bath ad for Iowa State Fair Aug 20 29. Claude Webb and Minnie Lobrer plan Los Angeles trip via Jew City. Elwin J Roberts and Mary Wade obtain a marriage license.

Joe Eglin Chicago Anthony Elgin Richmond Mister West Mary Elgin Exposition Building Washington

Ex con cites finding liquor bottle near boarding house

Richmond police arrested Richard Irvin a Black man for possession of liquor after he told Judge B A Ball he found the bottle under a boarding house pillow and hurried to the police station.

Richmond Ind Richard Irvin Irvin B. A. Ball

Autos Spread Havoc ULM

A quiet town faced destruction as two cars barreled into a mercantile store, telescoping through the interior and leaving the building wrecked. No injuries are reported, but authorities investigate the collision and seek witnesses.

Ulm Mont.u.pr

Local News Briefs From Page 3 Ireland Children Births and Visits

Local notes list Miss Flo Taylor ill at sister Mrs. Robert Cherry, Dave Miller moving from Mayesville to Cedar Rapids, Winnie Palmer as county Superintendent touts high car mileage, and relatives visiting from Battle Creek Orlando and Indianapolis. Mentions F L Wilson and Don Ross in business past, Billy Miller injured by a car at the water, Elmer Keck family from Orlando, and Aaron Bailey planning to move into remodeled apartment with daughter.

Ireland Flo Taylor Robert Cherry Dave Miller Mayesville North Dakota Cedar Rapids Winnie Palmer Homer Stephen Mary Hunter Battle Creek Mary F. L. Wilson Don Ross Commercial Savings Bank Tom Smith Chicago Carl Keck Carl C. W. Startsman Betty J. H. Hull Lansdowne Pennsylvania Aaron Bailey Utsband Lester Thompson Clara Barton Street Mrs. Thompson Ab Hall Sam and Roy Arnold Hall Ben C. Woodcuff Indianapolis Hal Loys

Conrad reunion attendees and local notices from Iowa paper

Mr and Mrs C W Gray attended the Conrad reunion near Stringtown school house yesterday. The more tonsil operations were performed this morning at the county hospital. Thomas Brady of Keswick Bertha Shelankoski and Delbert Barll of Washington are listed among local names. Carl Kunath will start Harvard medical school in September. Mrs J W Teeter travels to Roberts Ill to visit daughter Mrs Fred Dunsmore whose condition remains poor. Baja Boller Virginia Droz Cherry McElhinney and Priscilla Morrison plan a Davenport weekend for a Kappa Alpha Theta party at the country club.

Thomas Brady Keswick Bertha Shelankoski Delbert Barll Washington Carl Kunath Harvard Medical School J. W. Teeter Roberts, Ill Fred Dunsmore Dunsmore Baja Boller Virginia Droz Cherry McElhinney Priscilla Morrison Davenport

Shoes for Young Men Recall Historic Manton Heebner Theater

In 1907 Manton Heebner Phil Crail and Vic Van Sickle ran a moving picture theatre near the square. The ad recalls that memory and features four standout shoe patterns for today’s young men. Walter Booth Shoes offer rubber or leather heel tips with clatter plates at five dollars.

Manton Heebner Phil Crail Vic van Sickle Walter Booth

Sacred concert plans at A. M. E. church noted

Singers plan a sacred concert at the A. M. E. church soon. Bernice Phelps of Independence stayed a week at the Will DuPuis home. Benjy Duke of Chicago suffers a bout of tonsillitis. his mother Nordy Duke and aunt Lola Wells Hughes are visiting.

Bernice Phelps Independence Will Dupuis Benjy” Duke of Chicago Nordy Duke Lola Wells Hughes

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