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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1935

Page

5

Beenblossom Wins in Washington Grocery Contest

D G Beenblossom of Ainsworth is among new names in the weekly Attendance Prize contest. O R Mayo takes first place, Beenblossom places fourth, with Ben Briley J J Witterman A G Hollingsworth and Mra Rickey also among top finishers. Scores based on sales slips turned in to the Journal by Thursday 6 pm.

D. G. Beenblossom Ainsworth O. R. Mayo Washington Mr. Beenblossom Ben Briley J J. Witterman A. G. Hollingsworth Mra . T. Rickey

Monday Journal Contest Details on Purchases and Scoring

The Monday Journal explains purchases must occur Tuesday or Wednesday with scores calculated by multiplying the number of sales slips by the total purchases across the two days. Each slip requires a minimum of twenty five cents. The contest continues next week.

the Monday Journal

New Teachers at Two Rural Schools Appointed

County Superintendent Lester B Krabill announced new teachers at two rural schools. Bernadine Lane joins Grant School in Franklin township replacing Maxine Goodwin who resigned to work in a Penney store. Dorothy Waldschmidt becomes No 1 School in Iowa township replacing Velma Stafford who left to teach in Washington township No 11.

Lester B. Krabill Grant School Franklin Township Bernadine Lane Washington Normal Training Maxine Goodwin Penney Iowa Township Dorothy Waldschmidt Velma Stafford Washington Township

Tattoo Markings Among the Susu People

The Susu, a tall people of French Guinea and Sierra Leone, tatooed three lines on the breast and beneath the eyes as a cultural marker.

French Guinea Sierra Leone

Sixteen in Declamatory Contest at Keota

Keota high school held a November 26 elimination for the declamatory class to choose four finalists for the January 28 final. The four advancing are Thelma Dunbar Sara Marie Huber Paul Schmitt and Donald Wernstaff.

Keota Thelma Dunbar Sara Marie Huber Paul Schmitt Donald Wernstaff

Slugger Fells Woman by Using Brass Knuckles

A Des Moines incident reports a male slugger assaulting a woman with brass knuckles. Police were called and the assailant was detained for investigation. The victim received medical care and is described as injured but stable.

Des Moines

To Beat the Band at Fox in merry musical

A new RKO musical at the Fox features Melody and Fun with Hugh Herbert Helen Broderick and Erie Bore in standout roles. Jed Keating plays a radio announcer while The California Collegians supply the score with five Mercer Malneck songs.

RKO Radio the Fox Hugh Herbert Helen Broderick Herbert Fuddy-Duddy Miss Broderick New York Erie Bore Jed Keating Cart The California Collegians Roberta

Brutal Attacks Reported In Des Moines Woman Wounding

A man dubbed The Slugger resumed assaults on Des Moines women Sunday night after hiding for two weeks. Mrs Robert Mingus, a young mother, was his fourth victim. He slashed her cheek and knocked her to the sidewalk, then fled with her purse. Dr E E Jadd, who treated Mingus, suspects brass knuckles were used.

Des Moine Robert Mingus E. E. Jadd

Bisbee gospel trip to India as Methodist sermon

Dr Royal Bisbee spoke in Gujarati to a Methodist audience on a village in India where Christians have not reached, saying Jesus is essential for all. He hopes to raise funds to return and spread the Christian message. The service featured new hymnals donated in memory of Thomas J Thompson. The church noted his connection to the Gujarat conference.

Royal Bisbee India Jesus Bisbee Thomas J. Thompson Thompson Leigh W. Soule Nora Jones B. F. Schwartz Iowa-Des Moines

Mrs Combs Visits Lyle Maxwell Home in Columbus Junction

Mrs Kenneth Combs and party visit the Lyle Maxwell home at Junction Columbus Junction on a November day. Local residents note the social call and cordial reception.

George Adams Russell Lee Adams Decorah Town Highway Commission Ames Louisa County Columbus Junction Washington County Pr. T. A Parent- Teacher Association Columbus City Jack Huston Bud Neunam Harold Thomas California Jennie Cotter Gome Mir K.combs Lyle Maxwell Junction Martha Butler Mrs Kenneth

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