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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1935

Page

5

Cards Demons Both Play Away This Weekend

Washington sports fans face no home games as the junior college Cardinals and the high school Demons travel to Burlington Centerville Albia and Mt. Pleasant. McFadden is out with a sprained ankle and Freshwaters expects to be absent after Christmas.

Washington Junor College Cardinals Moline Henry Little Y" Collegians McFadden Louis McFadden Burlington Glider Centervile Albia Eicher Woodford Augustine Keintz Crawford Stites Lee Fred Maasdam Cardinal George Freshwaters Fred Maasham Freshie

Public Auction Of Riverside Farm In Washington County

By virtue of a writ of special execution the court levies on the lands of Charles E Rickey et al for a judgment in rem. The sale will be at the Washington County courthouse on January 9, 1936 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The property includes the northeast fractional quarter of the northeast quarter of section 6, northwest fractional quarter of the northwest quarter of section 5, and the north half of the southeast quarter of section 5 in township 75 north range 7 west, totaling about eighty-four acres.

District Court Washington County Iowa Charles E. Rickey Washington A. D

Sheriff’s sale notice in Washington Iowa 1935

Taken and sold as property of Charles E Rickey et al by order of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. Sale starts at 2:00 p m on the specified day. Terms cash. Sheriff H M Putnam announces the execution and sale in Washington County Iowa.

Charles E. Rickey

Blondell Wears Military Gowns in Naval Picture

Joan Blondell stars in Miss Pacific Fleet a Warner Bros comedy romance at the State theater. The film features Blondell Glenda Farrell and others as sailors provide fashion detail with military influenced gowns designed by Orry Kelly and a lively naval setting.

Pacific Fleet State Theater Joan Blondell Navy Warner Bros Orry-Kelly Joan Wits Miss Blondell Glenda Farrell Huch Herbert Allen Jenkins Warren Hu Eddie Acuff Marie Wilson Minna Gombell

Suez and Panama Canals Length Question

The prompt asks for the length of the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal in miles. The Suez is about 101 miles long while the Panama Canal is roughly 50 miles in length.

Suez and Panama Canals Suez Canal Panama

Charles Berdo Graduates From Ames Iowa State College

Charles Berdo son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Berdo graduates from Iowa State College Ames this morning He plans to form as he has studied agriculture Henry Berdo and son T J and Mrs T J Berdo and Louise Null attended the commencement in Ames Several Ames students are home for Christmas holidays Registration for the new term will be Jan 2.

Charles Berdo Boyd Berdo Iowa State Colege Ames Forina Henry Berdo T. J T. J. Berdo Louise Null

Christmas at Grace Hill Sunday Morning

Bad weather and roads prevented the Christmas Eve program at Gracehill Moravian church. A short program will be held with Sunday school on Sunday morning December 22, followed by a Sunday school treat. Everyone is invited to join in the seasonal gathering.

Gracehill Moravian Church

West Chester Notes From Mrs. Ferguson

Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Harlan moved to Washington. Miss Milded Oches visited Keota for a PEF O party. Friends attended funerals in Washington for Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Chesley, former West Chester residents, laid to rest in the local cemetery. R. C. Ferguson notes being indoors two weeks feels long.

R. C. Ferguson West Chester T. A. Harlan Washington R. C C. Ferguson

Christmas party planned at Shiloh School

Community invitation for mothers and children to attend a Christmas party and gift exchange at Shiloh School Friday afternoon. Miss Ginkens and her pupils reportedly have a surprise in store for guests. Also notes family visits and local happenings including dinners and illness.

Fred Burger Shiloh Harry Donald Ison Bert Donaldson Ted Cross Donna Mae

Community play to be at Tyrone

Community activities note a play practice at Tyrone School House on Thursday at 8 00 PM with no admission and a hot lunch sale to follow. Local residents attend funerals and visit nearby towns with multiple Keota Washington and Hedrick mentions and several family names including Bond Crawford Sheetz Mourer and Rains.

Eloise Sheetz Tyrone Perview Oscar Maurer Wayne Rush Keota George Bond Eloise Sheets Washington Otto Sheetz Leland Nadine Bond Louetta Rains Caroline Sheetz Omer Crawford George Crawford Ellen Crawford Een Ray Rains Nadine Hond Everette Fagen Fagen Eo Bonds Oscar Mourer Jean Morrow John Gam Hedrick

County Home Receives Bread Gift From Local Bakery

YOUNG AMERICA Dec 18 The H and A bakery presented the county home with between 60 and 60 loaves of bread, greatly appreciated. State Inspector Mr Luce visited, while residents and local families were seen at several nearby homes and gatherings over the weekend and into Monday.

Young America H. and A. Bakery Luce Edith Miller Crawfordsville Bert Dickinson Brighton Glenn Schwartz Frank Pringle R. PD van Mort Pn Kenneth Burington Levi van Dyke

Riverside Pupils Present Annual Christmas Program

Riverside public school pupils will stage their Christmas program Friday at 1 46 p m in the school auditorium. The program features various acts with named students soloists and groups including Santa Claus helpers and Mother Goose characters. The event showcases songs monologues and scenes reflecting holiday cheer.

Riverside Riverside Public School

Notable Names in Local Obituary Notice

Nie Mae White Patsy McCreed s and Glenys Marner are listed among recent obituaries in the local column, reflecting family ties and community remembrance. The notice highlights their names, connection to the town, and memorial context.

Nie Mae White Patsy MceCreeds Glenys Marner

Highland Center Local Socials Spread Through Weekend

Local residents attended dinners and visits across Highland Center. Mr and Mrs Oriel Conner and Robert joined Burke McCreedy for Sunday dinner while Ira A Coon sawed wood Saturday.

Ben Harrison West Branch Joe McCreed Brighton Elmer Steel Burke McCreedy Joe McCreedy Mr. Quinn

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