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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1930

Page

5

Demons Fall Narrowly to Muscatine in Openers

Washington high school basketball lost to Muscatine 21 to 16 in a hard fought opener coached by Bobby Kinnan. Kiesey and Barko led their teams with solid floor play and scoring threats, while Washington’s Kiesey and Judevine contributed on both ends. Referee Jack Skein, a Town State University freshman coach, controlled a lively night as Washington’s B team beat Ainsworth 33 to 15 in the curtain race.

Washington Muscatine Demons Bobby Kinnan Iowa Kiesey Barko Lytle Raymond Mohr Mohr Eachh Judevine Muscatine Five Hahn Hall Jack Skein State University of Town Skein Ainsworth Wilson Weber Fabrizius Unley Jones Simpson

Pay-Off opens at Fox theatre with Sherman in lead

The Pay-Off debuts at the Fox Theatre led by director actor Lowell Sherman who stars in a crime drama about a thieves band posing as gentlemen. An ensemble cast includes Marion Nixon Hugh Trevor William janney Helene Millarde George Marion Walter McGrail Robert McWade Alan Roscoe Lita Chevret Bert Moorehouse and others in a polished stage style production.

Fox Theatre Lowell Sherman Samuel Shipman Sherman Marion Nixon Hugh Trevor William Janney Helene Millarde George Marion Walter McGrail Robert McWade Alan Roscoe Lita Chevret Bert Moorehouse

Notice of Tax Sale Redemption Expiration in Washington County IA

Notice to L. B. Anderson heirs that Lot 6, Sec 3, Twp 74, Rge 7 in Washington County Iowa was sold for 1926 taxes on December 5 1930 to Charles Anderson. Redemption expires within ninety days from completed service, or a Treasurer's Deed will be issued. Dated December 11 or 15 1930.

L. B. Anderson Washington County Iowa W. S. EK Charles Anderson

Clouds of wasps kill five in Brazilian farm tragedy

Rio de Janeiro December 19 The Journal do Brazil correspondent in Porto Alegre reports that clouds of wasps invaded a farm on the Jaguary river killing a woman and her four children aged 18 months to 11 years. The father was in serious condition.

Rio DE Janeiro Journal Do Brazil Porto Alegre Jaguary River

Promoted Captains of U S Liners Gain New Commands

The two United States line captains known as the rescue twins Captain George Fried and Captain Albert Randall receive major promotions. Randall takes command of the Leviathan, the world’s largest ship, and Fried becomes master of the George Washington. Randall gains fleet command after Commodore Cumberland resigns.

New York United States Lines George Fried Albert B. Randall Randall Leviathan Fried Antonoe Florida U. S. Lines Harold A. Cunningham

Railway Time Table and Lodges Washington Chapters

Railway time table lists regular lodge meetings for ORL P Pastbound Washington Chapter No 98 Damascus Shrine No 10 Washington Lodge No 26 Cyrus Chapter No 13 plus train arrivals and departures for Golden State Limited Express Local Pass and freight services with agent credits J C McKAY and W C BELL. All trains run daily except Sunday. Visiting members welcome.

Washington O. S Rose M. Reid W. M Della McBride Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Edith Pulver W H. P Hazel Haven Worthy Oerbe Washington Lodge E. Stutsman A. W. Yard Cyrus R. A.M J. W. Enslin H P Golden State Limited California L. Goodlander J.C. McKay Southwest Lim W. C. Bell

Varied Junior College Assembly Highlights

Students at the Junior College held a special assembly after canceling the regular program for Mr. Case's funeral. Dean Mead announced Christmas vacation from Friday to January 8 1931. Miss Anetta Griggs introduced Ralph Shannon who spoke on humanity and life goals, noting a smart student can fail in business without understanding people.

Junior College Case Dean Mead Anetta Griggs College Y. W Miss Griggs Ralph Shannon

Salesmanship and friendliness shape successful sales

The remarks emphasize knowing customers, remembering names, and giving genuine compliments as core sales skills. The meeting ends with songs, brief comments on an upcoming game, and reflections that the Wednesday assembly was highly interesting.

Monmouth College Football Schedule Announced

Monmouth college announced a 16 game football schedule for 19% with night game at Burlington junior college on Sept. 28. Other dates include Parsons Sept. 26, North Central Oct. 3, Illinois College at Jacksonville Oct. 10, Coe Oct. 17, Corner at Mt. Vernon Oct. 24, Augustans Oct. 31, and Lake Nov. 7.

Monmouth Monmouth College Burlingtons Junior College Parsons North Central Mllinois College Jancksonville Coe Corner Mt. Vernon Iowa Augustans Lake

Forest Nov 14 Carthage at Carthage Nov 26 Knox at Gal esburg

Schedule note lists games for Forest with events on November 14 at Carthage and November 26 at Gal esburg against Knox. The item records upcoming road contests and opponents in a compact briefing.

Davenport Banks Merger Announced

Davenport officials said First National Bank will merge with Union Savings Bank and Trust Company in a announced deal. The announcement comes from executives of both institutions in Davenport Iowa this December 19.

Davenport Iowa First National Bank Union Savings Bank and Trust Company

Merging Banks Boost Davenport Lends Era Arrives

By the move the capital stock of Union Savings bank rises from 14 percent to 1 650 000 dollars and combined deposits approach 20 million dollars. Both institutions rank among Davenport’s oldest banks with First National founded in 1863 and Union Savings in 1891.

The Union Savings Bank Davenport First National Union Savings

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