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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1931

Page

3

Brighton-Wayland wedding ties two families in simple ceremony

Miss Rosa Mae Davison of Brighton and Dale F. Bain of Wayland wed at the Methodist parsonage in Wayland with Rev. J J Pritchard officiating. Guests included Lucile Davison and Ralph Bain as witnesses. The bride wore a flesh pink georgette gown. A 6 30 dinner followed for 35 at the bride’s parents home with pink and white decor and a large guest list from Washington and Wayland.

Rosa Mae Davison Brighton Dale F. Bain Wayland J. J. Pritchard Lucile Davison Ralph Bain W. R. Davison Crystal Wolders Alnetta Coon Ithel Wagner Eva Wagner Floyd Clark Wagner Knight Wagner Howard Wagner Fred Wagner Ester Wagner James Benda Washington,Jr Charles Stewart West Chester Frank Magdefran Albert Magdefran Anna Magdefran Josephine Bain Ralph Ana Max Lucille, Rusell and Everett S. Davison D. O. Davison Washington High School Washington County Louisa County Josephine Iuin Wayland High School

Changes in Iowa game laws take effect this year

August 31 report details new Iowa fish and game law changes affecting net and seine fishing tackle limits license fees and bonds. Residents now must post a $250 bond, non residents $500. fur dealer bond drops to $500. licenses fall from $25 to $10.

Des Moines Iowa Dember

Community club notices fill week with meetings

A dense list of club gatherings runs through Tuesday to Friday. Local groups including Ladies Social Union Friendly Social club Royal Neighbors H H club Eureka Ladies Aid Harmony club IX club and more announce meetings at churches halls and homes with dates September 1 to 4 and notes on elections sessions and special programs.

Carlson Death Accident Des Moines Guardsman

Des Moines August reports Carl G Carlson, a Pairfield National Guardsman, died in an apparent accident. Witness Fred Shipley said Carlson vanished from a car near an Interurban crossing after a near miss with a train. A coroner and interurban workers supported the timeline. the jury ruled the death accidental with Carlson likely leaping or falling from the vehicle near the tracks.

Des Moines Carl G. Carlson Pairfield National Carlson Shipley Camp Dodge Interurban Lia

Minister Is Victor At U S Trap Shoot

Rey Garrison Roe a United Brethren minister from McClure Ohio won the grand American handicap championship in his first Grand American tournament after a shoot-off with Ray F Willbaum of Greenville and Fred Harlow of Newark Roe earned 1100 dollars and trophies while Willbaum took 500 for second place Miss Jeanette Jay of Waverly Iowa led women shooters with a 92.

Vandalia Ohio U.P Rey Garrison Roebuck McClure Ray F. Willbaum Greenville Fred Harlow Newark Roe Willbaum Jeanette Jay Waverly Iowa

Friendship Club Picnic at Mount Pleasant Park

The Friendship club hosts its annual picnic at Mount Pleasant Park on Saturday September 5. Attendees should bring sandwiches and two generous dishes to pass along with their own dishes and silverware.

The Friendship Club Mount Pleasant

Announcements and Society Meetings Notice

Announcements list first rank work to be conferred on three candidates Monday evening. Pilotsburg Ladies Aid meets with Miss Lyvers at 809 N Marion Ave. Baptist Ladies host a bake sale at Washi Cleaners. Sons of Union Veterans meet Wednesday at 8 oclock with plans for the Des Moines national encampment September 13. Large attendance urged.

Eureka Ladies Aid Society West Chester Baptist Mission Circle John W S Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Marion Ave Washi Cleaners Sons of Union Veterans Des Moines

Helen Bishop Hosts Lawn Party At Bishop Home

Miss Helen Bishop entertained thirty-one young people at a lawn party Friday evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Bishop southeast of Washington. Outdoor games followed by ice cream and cake served by the hostess assisted by her mother and Miss Bertha Kloppenstein.

AL Anderson East Washington Street A Anderson Arthur W. Henke Wibch Anderson Mae McCulley Mary Rickey Sam Baker Hearthside Club al Crone Tom Gerdes Charles Custer Donald Foss Meint Koehler Helen Bishop Harry Bishop Washington Bertha Klopfenstein

Netherlands Promotes Advanced Social Legislation

The Netherlands asserts its system of social legislation stands as one of the most advanced, designed to protect the unemployed, the sick, the elderly, and the maimed.

Netherlands

Disarmament urged as cure for world unemployment

Viscount Cecil of Chelwood told United Press that disarmament is the most effective means to cure world unemployment. He warned of job losses from rapid armament cuts but favored gradual reduction, suggesting funds be redirected to peacetime industry. Britain and the United States were cited as supportive of restraint on armaments and cautious on loans linked to defense.

United Press London Viscount Cecil of Chelwood Viscount Ceeil Robert Ceeil League of Nations Viscount Dee United States Europe

Viscount Cecil comments on Hoover's line

Viscount Cecil voices support for President Hoover, stating his line is sound.

Viscount Cecil President Hoover

Washington Golf Team Finishes Seventh at Marengo Meet

Washington placed seventh among eleven teams at Marengo after six local players combined for 560 strokes. North English won, Marengo second, Belle Plaine third. Sidney Smith led the local scorers with 85, while Stanley Smith took third in driving with 270 yards. Washington players praised the Marengo course and prepared for Wellman match next Sunday.

Washington Marengo Belle Plaine Sand Creens Stanley Smith Sidney Smith Vic Westphal Bill Shannon Frank Ritchey Ralph Gibson Leo Wellman

Infant Drowns in Farm Home Pail Near Hopkinton

Infant son of Gerald Dunne drowned after slipping from a high chair into a water-filled pail at a farm home near Hopkinton while the mother was away from the room.

Hopkington Gerald Dunne Here

Knoxville Man's Farm Death Reported

Knoxville area reports a man identified as Peter Caffrey died by his own actions on his farm near Knoxville yesterday. Local authorities noted the incident occurred on the farm property with no further details available at this time.

Knoxville Peter Caffrey Here

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