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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1932

Page

7

The Left Side Is The Right Side For Pedestrians

Pedestrians on rural highways should walk on the left side facing traffic for safety. The article cites National Bureau data showing 2 330 pedestrian deaths and 11 800 injuries last year. Nighttime dusk and headlights create danger. walkers should avoid two abreast and keep to the left to see approaching cars.

Charles A. Harnett Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of New York National Bureau of Casualty and Surety

Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Washington County Iowa

By writ of execution the sheriff will expose for public sale at the Washington County Court House on January 12, 1933 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. the real property of M G Campbell and Bertha J Campbell described as part of Section 7 township 75 north range 6 west, including parcels of the northwest quarter and adjacent lots, with a specified right of way to Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Company, to satisfy claims of C G Schmoeller and others. Sale time is 2:06 p.m. TERMS CASH.

Bhatk District Court Watson County Iowa M. G. Campbell Jiba J. Campbell Court House Washington Washington County Low Lows Chicago, Milwaukee @ St. Paul Railway Company

Washington visitors mingle during holiday season

A parade of local residents and relatives gathered across Washington area for holiday visits. Families include Miss Effie Mulin from Iowa City, Mrs. H. W. Helmick and others touring nearby towns. A new baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Clem Kessel south of town highlighted festive activity.

Washington Libert Mortimore Chlldren del Sweet Home Effie Muliin Iowa City Lizzie Flitner H. W. Helmick Charles Evalyn Marjorie Robison Dwight Robison Fairfield Marjorie Betty Jeanne Roman Boxkoski Eva Wikoff Ralph Wikoff G. Pickin Ruth John Jones Ira Schafer Mae Pickin Ruth Friend Esther Helen Ginkens Anna Shaffer Homer Pfeiffers Far Hopkins Andy Waggoner Jack Friend Peterson Iona Ton Laban Baby of Hedrick Brighton Miss Lucy Freak Mise Pthel Townsley

Christmas services and programs at Brighton Methodist Church

The Brighton Methodist Sunday school plans a Christmas service with a morning program featuring a Primary Processional, songs, and Rev. Gelry Duett and Mildred Helrick delivering the Christmas Message. An afternoon vesper service drew a 35-voice chorus with local attendees from Richland and University Park.

Brighton Methodist Sunday School Goltry Geneva Ruth Tucker Lethee Billy Kraemer Bitly Lillian Kraemer Seoo Rev Gelry Little Bethlehem Mildred Audrey Helrick Children’s Choir H. W. Helmick Methodix L. J. Liblin Richdland O. H Hoskins Brighton Way Nelson Woodford H. Harane Willis Howe

Pirate Leach and De Bernis Clash Over Priscilla aboard The Centaur

In 1932 Rafael Sabatini adventures aboard The Centaur recount Tom Leach the pirate, Priscilla Harradine and Charles de Bernis aboard, with Major Sands plotting and De Bernis protecting her. Leach fears betrayal as De Bernis plots to guard the treasure and rescue England from pirates.

Tom Leach England Leach de Bernis Priscilla Major Sands Albuquerque Keys

Talleyrand June Sheetg Correspondent Notes Local Visits

Several from the neighborhood attended the Nulis farm sale on Wednesday. Joss W Sheets and son Wilmer were business callers in Washington Wednesday morning. Mr and Mrs Robert Sheets and family visited the John Kiefer family Tuesday evening. A large crowd attended the program sponsored by the Talley Rand school Thursday evening. Rosas Walter Robert and Fred Sheet shipped a carload of cattle to Chicago last week. Kenneth and Hubert Sheets called on Johnnie Goeldner Sunday.

Kr. Lowery McFarland Chicago Tra Schafer Rhode McParland Near Drakes Henry Mineart L. A. Guy Florida Harmony Club Clara Schafer Fourteon Bertha Spielman Winnie Robison Willie Howell F. B. Swank K. P Washington BF. K. Swank Standard of Station Swank Talleyrand Nulis Joss W. Sheets Wilmer Mornior Tf. Griener Petre Times Robert Sheet John Kiefer Bill Baker Petie Tinnes Nick Ott Jake Kiefer Griener Leonard Rose W. Sheets and Sons Keota Florence Crawford Harold Pepper Secial Talleyrand School Kiefer Robert Sheets Clarence Ollinger Bill Wibley Kansas Henry Bombie Rosas Walter Robert Fred Sheet Mlaranece Ralph Tinnes Upton Buch P. L. Griener Andy Vogel Kenneth and Hubert Sheets Johnnie Goeldner Robert Sheetz and Sons Ross and Walter Sheetz Valley Church

Telephonic Wonder Across Oceans Nears Direct Speech

Telephonic communication between Washington and Honolulu uses a wire from Washington to San Francisco about 8 000 miles and a short wave link from San Francisco to Honolulu about 2 500 miles. The system makes conversation as direct as if the speakers were in the same city.

Washington Ubonolulu San Francisco Llonolulu

Treasure Plot Tightens Aboard the Centaur

On Maldita the pirate Leach tightens control as De Bernis spins promises of Spanish gold to keep the crew idle in the heat. Priscilla enjoys escapes with Pierre and finds a secret bathing pool, while Major Sands frets over the mutinous mood and De Bernis’s dangerous charm.

Leach de Bernis Major Sands Priscilla Plate Albuquerques Tom Leach de Remis Maldita Miss Priscilla Pierre Maidita Monsieur de Bernis Major Madame de Bernis Black Swan Ralger Satustini Ted King Features Syndicate Lng

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United States Shierife's Sale Tion Rh. H. McCarty Iowa Southern Utilities Co Theodore Horton Hamburg Cherie Ann Sykes Marie Mathie McCarty Spec Beard Morgan, McAllister Jones B. Swank C. C Rice Muscatine Kate Rauseler Lockridge Noel Carter Kirkaville Dr. Gordon A. B. Clark Town City Eart Clark Willard Mann Sharon Center Brigh Bius Helmick Amel Az Batindhe Bey Cs Chapter Te Bernis Bernis Bartholomew de Bemis Rafael Sabatini King Venturee Syndicate, Las Hing Features Synd, Inc Davenport Blackhawk
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