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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1932
Page
7
Ames died here recently. His son Richard arrived from Flint Michigan too late for the funeral. Two days later identical services were repeated by Rev. Edson E. Leach, Methodist minister, for the benefit of the son.
The Saratoga at North Island San Diego sees Chief Petty Officer Windy Riker clash with new CPO Steve Nelson over bomb stowage inspections. Windy fights through reliance on fists, pays a dancing girl to separate the lovers Ann Mitchell and Nelson, and winds up involved in a cover up as Duke Johnson takes command of Squadron One en route to Panama. Windy’s captain retires after a crash and Windy’s actions threaten the ship’s harmony as the plot thickens aboard the carrier.
Steve blocks Windy and orders him to hold, signaling Lieutenant Commander Duke Johnson’s presence in the doorway. The tense moment unfolds as Windy reacts to the confrontation with authority nearby.
The Admiral directs a naval aviation test pitting old battleships against a new dive bombing tactic. Windy and Steve Nelson clash, but during the attack Squadron One sinks the aviation target, proving the preferred method works while Windy earns Panama liberty for crew work.
Franklin Center local notes describe several injuries from ice and accidents, a party at Lauder Kennedy home, and club gatherings. The piece reports Mrs Fulton healing, 4H lessons, and a request for readers to explain the gold standard impact while warning about potential future war dispatches.
New Haven reports show Mr Marion Smith and Mrs Will Hoothe with daughter Hthel attending local events. Bert Smith of Davenport visited relatives, while the Mundt family, Leona Fortyne, and others spent time at various homes including Jed Aston, Curtis Snywder, and Merle Statler.
Glendale February meeting of Farm Bureau women drew thirteen participants despite bad weather. Mrs Thomas Gerdes led a sanitation and safety lesson with Mrs Karl Lemles. new district leaders were chosen Mrs Bennie Schantz for Glendale and Mrs Charles Custer for Spread Eagle. A mulching bee at Mrs John Stewart’s home was planned with a noon pot luck and quilting set for 10 00 am. The Hearthside club convened Friday evening at Mrs Agnes Anderson’s.
A Brighton group surprised Mrs. B. V. Galbry with a birthday dinner on February 5, a Thursday, though her birthday is Sunday. Mrs. Matlie Wood shared in the honor as both February birthdays were celebrated early with ten guests attending a lengthy social afternoon. Mrs. Adel Stone completed the evening after several weeks of stay.
The itemized column notes social events in Cedar Rapids including Mrs Kate Snyder and religious workers of Iowa. It lists several relocations such as Carl Bereiter and Camily moving to Mrs John Peiffos home and H Richardson moving a garage. The Brighton Produce Co and Jones building changes are mentioned alongside Roseville and Oskitoosa ties.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 AI AM holds regular meetings first Friday monthly. Glenn Mate We Ma A Weari serves as secretary. Damascus Shritte No 00 to WLS meets fourth Tuesday monthly at Mason Temple rooms with Grace Twinam W H, Hazel Haven W Scribe.
Railway time table details for routes including Eastbound and Westbound trains. Sanctioned lines show local passenger and freight services, daily schedules with exceptions, station notes for Knoxville and other branches, and agent references. Train numbers, arrival and departure times, and special stops are listed for California and local services.
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