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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1932

Page

8

Local News Briefs From California State Thursday Scene

Ladies Bargain Matinee at the State Thursday. Manton Hebner and sister Mrs. T. R. Phillips returned from Chicago where they visited sister Mrs. John Altenhofen who is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lytle of Des Moines visited at the Liveryd Lytle home. Charley Custer is able to be active after being kicked by a horse at the Wilson Coal yard last week. Mrs. Sam Simmering and daughter Mary Alice home from Hot Springs Missouri where they visited Mrs. Simmering’s mother Mrs. Alice Rowden. Lloyd A. Widmer of Noble and Clara V. Apple of Winfield obtained a marriage license yesterday.

Manton Hebner T. R. Phillips Chicago John Altenhoffen Charles Lytle Des Moines Lytle Charley Custer Wilson Sam Simmering Mary Alice Hot Springs

Bridge club announces high bridge score winners

Announcement lists Mrs Frank Appleby and Merle F Lytle as holders of the high bridge score for the year in the Afternoon Bridge club. Weather notes indicate partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures and possible rain or snow. Discounts on wallpaper and a fresh Valentine candy shipment are advertised by local merchants. Druggist Geo L McDaniel is listed.

Frank Appleby Merle F. Lytle

Conference Closes After One Day Program Observed

A one day conference closes with reports from various church groups across Crawfordsville Washington and Kalona. Attendees include Mildred and Opal Craig Glen Lord Jean White and Rev E J Shook among others with representatives from Methodist Baptist Evangelical Christian and Presbyterian congregations listed.

Mildred Craig Opal Craig Glen Lord Jean White Howard Lins Paul Mahin Mavis Beenblossom E. J. Shook John F. Shook Water W. Reaney Almeda Beenblossom Keith Lord Delbert Evans Floyd Blankenhorn Ethel Ginkens Martha J. Edmondson Nellie Anderson Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Methodist Church S. Hebner Maxine Lowe Jean Stewart John McNeil Yula Rose Beulah Rich Washington Evangelical Marie Zieglowsky Carl Zieglowsky Edna Westen Arthur Witthoft Henry Zieglowsky Frances Witthoft Lucille Finke Washington Baptist Milan Thompson Virginia Lemley Wayne Kendrick John Sutton Ruth Messer Washington Christian Eva Diller Edna Maurine Mayew

Knox Plans Confidence Bonds To Free Hoarded Money

Col Frank Knox explores issuing $1.5 billion in government guaranteed debentures in small denominations to lure hoarded funds back into circulation. The plan, aimed at aiding the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, may use post offices for distribution and include $50, $100 bonds with tax advantages.

Washington INS Col Frank Knox Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation Congress Finance Corporation Charles G. Dawes Federal Treasury

Local Notes Highlight Creston Residents and Visitors

Mrs Lester Orr in charge of a Creston restaurant was expected home today for a few days. Mrs J M Kelly returned to good health after two weeks with bronchitis and pleurisy. Phillip George has gone back to work at the Graham store after appendix operation. O E Schmitt, Graham manager, attends Grah am managers meeting in Ottumwa. Ed Hardin and son Orville visit from Huston Mo. Vernon and Mrs Witting return from Fairfield. O G Herbrecht state young people's worker. Mrs B W Cole of Denver visiting relatives in Colp. Mrs McGraw and daughter Leona visit near Keota on business. Mr and Mrs S Rothschild return from a buying trip to Chicago.

Lester Orr Creston J. M. Kelly Phillip George Graham O. E. Schmitt Ottumwa Ed Hardin Huston Orville Hardin Vernon Witting Fairfield O. G. Herbrecht B. W. Cole Denver Colp Ellen S. Wallace McGraw Leona Near Keota S. Rothschild Chicago

Methodist guests to preach at county church service

Bishop Frederick D. Leet will be the guest preacher at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Other Methodist churches in Washington county have been invited to participate and District Superintendent E A. Rubenzer of Mt Pleasant will join as another guest for the day. It promises unusual interest in local Methodist circles.

Bishop Leet Washington County Trict E. A. Rbenzinger Mt. Pleasant

Fire damages Audubon News plant forcing relocation

A midnight blaze heavily damaged the Audubon News plant. origin unknown. The weekly paper will resume publication in Atlanta until repairs are completed.

Audubon Audubon News Atlantic

Death Notices for Cincinnati Resident Mourned by Kin

A Cincinnati Iowa man named Will Rubio Frank near Dublin and Joe, with many relatives and friends mourning his death. The notice lists numerous relatives and close friends paying tribute to the deceased.

Cincinnati Iowa Will Rubio Frank Washington Joe Dublin

Lenten Midweek Service Series Opens Tonight

Lenten services begin this evening at 8 o'clock with a series on Christ's seven words from the cross. Tonight's meditation centers on the Word of the High Priest, Father forgive them for they know not what they do. Visitors are welcome. T C Meibohim, Pastor.

T. C. Meibohim

Edgar Wallace Dies of Pneumonia at 57 in Hollywood

English author and playwright Edgar Wallace died of pneumonia today at his Beverly Hills home at age 57.

Edgar Wallace Hollywood Wss Beverly Hills

Albert Snider Dies in Colorado at 55

Albert Snider died in Cripple Creek Colorado on February 1 at age fifty five. He was the second son of Joseph and Rebecca Snider and grew up near Washington Town. He is survived by his wife and children, his mother, four brothers and three sisters. Sisters named Amy Arnold Alice Grosscup and Catherine Tucker. Brothers listed as Harry and others. Burial planned at Woodlawn Lawn.

Albert Snider Cripple Creek Colo Wooldlawn Mr. Snider Joseph Rebecca McCorecal Snider Washington Amy Arnold Lockridge Iowa Alice Grosscup Pleasant Plain Catherine Tucker Harry

Modern house for rent on West Washington St

Rent notice for a modern house on West Washington Street with contact number 77h. The OCR fragment lists a price of 9813 and the digits 10 12 13, with no clear dates or additional details.

West Washington St

Coupon night at the theatres and local notes

Coupon night at the theatres Thursday. Miss Maurine Martin, nursing student in Burlington hospital, spent the weekend at her home near West Chester. R F Davis returned from business trips to Tama Marshalltown and Water loo. Mrs Richard Speas of Ainsworth shopped here. Auctioneer D F Macon Washington Iowa 251 Red. Carl Kunath elected to Alpha Omega Alpha at Harvard medical school. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs invited to Friday night social. Mrs Hilma Larson visiting in the tri cities. L F Woodburn calls out Muscatine county treasurer appointment amid a post in Des Moines Register Tribune. Mr Nicholson, Goose Creek area native, to oversee treasury issues. Mrs C S Anderson of Centerville visiting. Miss Mary McConaughy home for two weeks. Winfield Smouse at Parsons College trustees meeting in Fairfield.

Maurine Martin Burlington Hospital West Chester R. F. Davis Tama Marshalltown Waterloo Richard Speas Ainsworth D. F. Macon Washington Iowa Carl Kunath Alpha Omega Alpha Harvard Medical School Odd Fellows Rebekahs Hilma Larson Tri-Cities Merce Eckels Davenport L. F. Woodburn Des Moines Register Tribune Arthur G. Nicholson Muscatine County Nicholson Highland Township John Nicholson Goose Creek C. S. Anderson Centerville J. B. Kunath Anderson Graham Mary McConaughy Des Moines Winfield Smouse Fairfield Board of Trustees Parsons College

Calendar Coupon Light Hits State and Fox Thursday

Mrs. S P Telford remains gravely ill with condition steadily declining as calendar events note light coupon activity at both State and Fox locations.

State Fox S. P. Telford

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