Miss Martha Chalmers Heads to Waverly for School Work
Miss Martha Chalmers departed this morning for Waverly Iowa to resume her studies at a local school.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
8
Miss Martha Chalmers departed this morning for Waverly Iowa to resume her studies at a local school.
An old time ad promises health for poultry with Dr Hess Pan a min and notes prices and refunds. It mentions McKesson's Navap and GEO L. McDaniel Druggist. Also contains a weather line forecasting local snows and cloudy conditions for Saturday.
J B Reed attended a sale at C B Clark s four miles east of Columbus Junction Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ben Bicher of Wayland shopped here this morning. 3aw sharpening 25c bring in your saws to the Triple Oil Co Gasoline Alley. Reed Mr and Mrs Phil Georges were in Des Moines yesterday on business. Mrs Della Neal of New Haven is visiting Mrs Bessie Tucker. Miss Letha Dayton of West Chester visited Miss Betty Bowes. Francis Haney now in charge of shoe repair at Welch Moore Shoe Co. Mr and Mrs D J Ross returned yesterday from Des Moines.
Sunday school at 1 o clock and morning service at 11 o clock with lessons from the book of Numbers. Message to be delivered by Rev. Lek Ever. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 with no evening service.
The New Haven Baptist Church offers a morning service at 9 45 with a sermon on mixed motives and attitudes. Sunday school follows at 10 45 led by M LeFever the pastor.
The United States notes on Manchuria trigger mixed views in Japan and U.S. observers. Senator Borah backs the nine power pact while Tokyo seeks a conciliatory reply. Premier Inukai’s cabinet resigns as Tokyo awaits Hirohito’s decision and Forbes delivers the note to Nagai.
Neighborhood chatter lists piano teacher Mrs. A Anderson at Studio 406 E Washington St and shoppers from Columbus Junction. mentions Miss Gladys Hammond visiting Wapello and updates on Mrs. Cook and Esther Maxw ell in Long Beach. Also notes January clearance and price changes at 211 So Marion. A foreign office spokesman discusses a note on Sino-Japanese relations and Kellogg pact implications.
The Agriculture Department reports December 15 general farm prices at 66 percent of the 1910–14 average. American housewives pay less for food now than in years, with November 1931 retail prices 17.5 percent lower than November 1930 and 11.3 percent higher than November 1913. Butter costs 28.7 cents in 1913 terms, eggs 10 cents cheaper than 1918, and potatoes near 191? levels.
W H Jordan pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Eyverett Burham this morning and was fined $15 plus costs by Justice of the Peace W W Barber.
Indianola report states film actress Leota Lane was denied a marriage to Crane Wijb ur by her father Dr L A Mullican. The Mullican family, including Lola Lane and Lew Ayres, believe if Leota did wed her partner is likely Major Hawkins who backs her current production The Red For.
Frank Skola sawed wood for Gale and Mike Murdock. Mrs. Mike Murdock and son Dwain return from Washington after visiting relatives. C C Raymond shipped a truckload of hogs from Haskins with Don Rabenold handling. Bruce Marshall improving. Moberly boys break down eclods and haul hay to Mrs. Moberly. John and Annie Nicholson move to a new house. neighbors surprise them with a donation at Ralph Nicholson's.
Mrs Paul Bell of Packwood and Miss Olive Moore of Crawfordsville underwent minor operations at Washington county hospital this morning. Reverend Clayton Pearson of Ainsworth, now in a Knoxville soldiers hospital, remains in poor health from World War exposure and tuberculosis, though his teaching and ministerial work are remembered fondly by friends. Harry Ramseyer of Oskaloosa visited Washington today.
The George Mc Daniel Drug Store advertises a gift ring with the introduction of Lady Love powder and Corporal perfumes. The offer runs all day and until Saturday night as part of January clearance and has drawn many patrons.
Iowa Fish and Game Commission extends thirty days for red fox hunting in Washington County. Closed season begins February 15, 1952. W. B. H. Albert, State Game Warden.
Local listing notes ongoing sale at Welch Moore Shoe Co featuring many shoes at large reductions. Shoppers urged to visit near the State Theatre with various footwear options and discount prices.
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