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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1933

Page

6

Local University Basketball Scene Draws Families In Iowa City

Dr and Mrs F Boller and daughter Kathie attend the Iowa City game while Fred L Moore Jr returns from the University of Iowa for the weekend. Mr and Mrs T A Flenner and daughters Phyllis and Margaret Ann visit the game with Mae Crone Marguerite McGugin and Mae Campbell travel from Des Moines to join their workmates.

F. Boller Kathie Iowa City Fred L. Moore, Jr University of Iowa T. A. Flenner Phyllis Margaret Ann Mae Crone Marguerite McGugin Des Moines Mae Campbell

Local residents and visitors list from Washington area

Mrs J W Radebaugh plans to return to Indianaola tomorrow after several days in Washington. Mr and Mrs Gien Fubrar move today from the David Benson farm to the Henry Berd farm northwest of Washington. Fred L Moore and Jami attended the University of Iowa game last night with Mrs Catherine Null and Franc Louise among others. George C Stewart and Shirley Clark were in Iowa City for the basketball game. Charlie Corvette had a minor operation at Washington county hospital this morning. Mrs Esta Birney returned home after caring for Mrs W A Dusenberry who is better. William Struble and Carl Crossett visited Wellman yesterday. First Lieut Glen Eldridge and Major Lambert of Sigourney inspected Troop E 113th Cavalry in Ottumwa with Warren R Donaldson also in attendance. Mr and Mrs F A Stow and Clarence Klepfer and daughter Helen were in Iowa City for the basketball game. Mrs Mert Bickford sowed lettuce seed yesterday.

J. W. Radebaugh Indianaola Washington Gien Fubrar David Benson Henry Berd Fred L. Moore Jami University of Iowa Catharine Null Francs Louise George C Stewart Shirley Clark Iowa City Charlie Corvette Washington County Hospital Esta Birney W A. Dusenberry George Struble Carl Crossett Wellman Glen Eldridge Major Lambert Sigourney Ottumwa 113Th Cavalry Warren R. Donaldson F. A. Stow Clarence Klepfer Helen Mert Bickford

Japs Press Chinese Forces Back in Jehol Campaign

Japanese troops advanced through Jehol province toward Chengkeh the capital as Chinese resistance slowed their drive. Observers note Chinese numbers are large but doubts rise over sustaining a prolonged defense against the better equipped and disciplined Japanese army.

United Press Jehol Chengkeh

Iowa Farmer Is No Longer Forgotten Man Says Herring

Governor Herring two months in office outlines farm relief measures and stabilization bank act results. He notes farm foreclosures slowed, bank weariness eased, and deposits up, urging national program within two years to ease agrarian stress. He dismisses fears of an Iowa revolt and credits Henry Wallace and the Democratic administration.

Iowa Herring Washington Stabilization Bank Ilowa Towa Henry A. Wallace Agai

Orchestra Plays for the Rotarians

Milburn McKay and his Little Symphony Orchestra led the Rotary meeting at the Y M C A assembly room. The forty young players delivered three numbers that pleased the audience and inspired the “See Iowa First” picture show to showcase Iowa beauty spots.

Milburn McKay Rotary Symphony Tap Lund Dean Mead Lewis Warren Y's Chas Fulton Rogs Davis Iowa Rose

States Rapidly Act to Freeze Bank Withdrawals

Pennsylvania Ohio and Arkansas moved to authorize emergency banking status and limit withdrawals. Maryland Delaware and others eyed similar measures as governors sign or consider bills to freeze deposits and empower state control, with actions and extensions pending legislative steps.

United Press Pennsylvania Ohio Arkansas Maryland Ritchie Delaware Buck Gifford Pinchot State Secretary of Banking George White

Wellman Woman Dies After Illness in County

Mrs Wilhelmina Emde, 88, died yesterday at her son Theodore Zilmer’s home in Wellman after a period of illness. Longtime Wellman resident, she leaves sons Lewis John Charles and Theodore and daughter Mrs Joe Yoder in the community. funeral plans were to be announced.

Wellman Wilhelmina Emde Theodore Zilmer Lewis John Charles Theodore Joe Yoder

Speidel Seeks County Share Of State Hospital Burden

Speidel returns from legislative duties for a week’s recess and discusses the hospital load. He notes Washington county roughly breaks even, sending enough patients to match the county’s state tax support. He calls for a fair, balanced plan and invites locals to discuss legislative matters at home.

Speidel Washington County Johnson Linn Scott Polk

Helen Critz Eightieth Birthday Observed in Riverside

Relatives gathered at Mrs. Helen Critz home in Riverside on February 27 to celebrate her eightieth birthday with a social afternoon and a two course lunch featuring a large birthday cake. Gifts and a handkerchief shower from the Woman's Relief Corps were noted, along with many calls and congratulations.

Riverside Helen Critz Critz R. H. Heitzman Estelle Critz Mary Bauer Joseph Heitzman John Knittel Adele Basehnagel John Deatsch C. V. Dautremant William Griffin Louis Rummelhart Matilda Wieland Woman's Relief Corps E. E. Blythe Fred Kron C. J. Kare R. A. Knittel Fred C. Kron J. J. Reardon Albert Halin Clement Schnoebelen Cedar Rapids

Keota social round? Keota residents gather reporting.

Mrs Guy Black correspondent notes visits and family gatherings around Keota Route 3. Several residents attend a Washington themed school program at Talleyrand, share meals at Guy Black's, and visit relatives including Brinnings, Knittels, and Griffins.

Keota Guy Black

Shoe executives attend Des Moines convention and Iowa City trip

A E Pratt of Moore Bootery and Don Paul of ABE Atchison Shoe Co attended a Des Moines shoe convention. Delbert Badham hiked to Iowa City to see the basketball game and stayed with Merle Gallagher. Harrison Dodder attended the Iowa versus Ohio game and teased a Journal rep for missing his name. J Z Hinshaw Wart Kandler Charles Bicklen and Tale Fuhr went to the Iowa finals in Iowa City.

A. E. Pratt Moore Bootery Don Paul A. BE. Atchison Shoe Co Des Moines Delbert Badham Hiten Iowa City Merle Gallagher Harrison Dodder Iowa Ohio Journal J. Z. Hinshaw Wart Kandler Charles Bicklen Tale Fuhr

Military Honors Paid for Stalker World War Aviator

Taps sounded and a firing squad fired over the grave of Willard Stalker world war aviator. Burial was at Highland cemetery Richland with the Richland American Legion post in charge. Funeral services were at Hopewell Friends church Rubio with Rev Arthur Moon. Pallbearers listed include William Bond Platt Glenn Singleton Ralph Augustine Howard Morrow Neal Burton. Stalker was killed when he fell from a Milwaukee freight car near Washington while leaving farming near Rubio to re enlist.

Willard Stalker Highland Cemetery Richland American Legion Kiichland William Bond Platt Glenn Singleton Ralph Augustine Howard Morrow Neal Burton Washington Rubio

Dupuis Pennell Attend Iowa Ohio State Game

Mr and Mrs W B Dupuis and daughter Ruth and H L Pennell of Sigourney attended the Iowa Ohio State game in Iowa City Saturday night. Pennell’s visit ends as he returns home Sunday.

Chas, Brown Auction Itteon W. B. Dupuis Ruth H. L. Pennell Sigourney Iowa City Pennell

Bruty Family Visit Punctuates Weekend in Iowa City

Mrs Frances P Bruty and her children Jane and Henry spent Saturday in Iowa City with the outing noted in a brief community item. Auctioneer Cl 1F Macon Washington Iowa Phone 251 Red Sid.

Frances P. Bruty Jane Henry Iowa City Macon Washington Iowa Sid

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