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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1933

Page

6

Younger Set Dance Planned at K C Hall Tomorrow

The Younger Set will hold a dance Thursday at the K C hall with music by the Kit Kat club. Organizers say the crowd was smaller at the last dance due to illness, and about forty couples are expected to attend. Martin Brent of Woodward and Fred Brent with Mrs. Lydia Dain of Indianola visited Dr. W S Kyle’s home, then left for Aurora Illinois for Walden Miller’s funeral. Mrs Kyle accompanied them and they plan to return tomorrow evening.

K. C. Hall Kit Kat Martin Brent Woodward Iowa Fred Brent Lydia Dain Indianola

Mrs A W Crow Leaves Hospital After Tonsil Operation

Mrs A W Crow underwent a tonsil operation and was discharged to go home from the hospital.

A. W. Crow

McKesson Cod Liver Oil Ad Promises Quick Strength Return

An advertisement touts Mc Kesson Concentrated Cod Liver Oil tablets to restore strength for flu like symptoms. The item price mentions hogs at 3.40 and the weather note forecasts partly cloudy skies with colder tonight and snow on Wednesday.

McKesson

Iowa Funeral Directors plan June Ft. Dodge convention

L. A. Jones, president of the Iowa State Funeral Directors association, attended a Des Moines executive committee meeting as plans formed for the state convention to be held at Ft. Dodge on June 20 21 and 22. Numerous residents including Mrs. Latimer Davis Crawfordsville and Mrs. Ralph Wyroff Brighton shopped in town while others such as Dr. G S Kerr ill but improving were noted. Lucile Fetes of near Brighton visited with Mrs. Earl Steele for a few days.

L. A. Jones Iowa State Funeral Directors Association Des Moines Ft. Dodge Latimer Davis Crawfordsville Glen Prizer Brighton Washington Howard Pepper George F. Barr Wayland Christian G. Widmer Noble Ralph Wyroff G. S. Kerr Lucile Near Earl Steele

Man Born Here Dies in Kansas

Mrs. R F Turnipseed mourns death of her brother R W Bear who died Sunday evening Jan 15 at his Newton Kansas home at age 82. Born in Washington Iowa March 18 1856 he married Eliza Turnipseed of Richmond Iowa. Survived by adopted daughter Merle Turnipseed, four sisters and one brother, one grandchild and one great grandchild.

R. FP Nathan W Jay O Etta Merle Turnipseed J. W. Bear Iowa Kansas Kingman Newton Mr. Bear Merle Hanold Rita Rabern Andrew Hummer Keswick Ida Cavender Miss Cavender Keswok BE. E. Cline Kenneth Hubert Cline William Presley Iowa City E. E. Cline Lucas Street Dev Robert Cherry Kenosha Wis Hutchinson Kans Washington J. McFthinney

Eight Wellman Slot Machines Seized in Raids

Deputy Sheriff H M Putnam seized eight slot machines from three restaurants one pool hall and two filling stations in Wellman at noon today. Confiscation actions will proceed for the machines and the cash inside, with proceeds directed to the school fund if court sustains the move.

H. M. Putnam Wellman

Snow Forecast For Iowa Tomorrow Shifts From Dubuque

Snow flurries in Dubuque and Sioux City signal a general light snowfall expected across Iowa tomorrow. Federale Meteorologist Charles D. Reed predicts statewide snow with rising temperatures. state highs reached 58 at Keokuk and lows near zero at Sioux City.

Des Moines Dubuque Sioux City Iowa Federale Charles D. Reed Keokuk

Estrayed Four Red Shotes Reported in Crawfordsville

Mrs. Pearl McNell of Crawfordsville reports four red shotes averaging 49 pounds each as estrays. Contact details appear with the report.

Pearl McNell Crawfordsville

Farm Bureau Back of World Fair Trip for Iowa Musicians

The National Farm Bureau sponsors an eight hundred piece southeastern Iowa band trip to the World’s Fair in Chicago June 11 to 14. Mayo Williams of Ottumwa will direct the bands with four special C B Q trains. Musicians pay 4 dollars for travel lodging meals fair admission taxi service and all. Kalona notes ten musicians already signed. Registration at the Farm Bureau office closes January 18. Nonmusician companions may join for about 20 dollars. Washington attendees depart Fairfield.

National Farm Bureau Southeastern Iowa Mayo Williams Ottumwa Farm Bureau Marine of the C. B. & Q Chicago Washington Fairfield Kalona

Washington Junior College at Tipton in league showdown

Washington Junior College travels to Tipton for a pivotal conference clash with Fairfield. Washington, fresh off wins over Burlington Muscatine Mt Pleas ant and Ottumwa, seeks to prove it can topple Fairfield as Dusenbery McClure Dabner contend with Scott Goble and Kupka to slow the Fairfield defense. A preliminary game between Fairfield and Washington second teams follows, with coach Her bert Korf guiding an unknown but improving roster.

Washington Burlington Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa Fairfield Dusenbery McClure Scott Goble Dabner Flash Pairfield Kupka Guy Carlton Herbert Korf

Legislature Meets After Weekend Recess in Statehouse

Lawmakers reconvene after a weekend break with ranking and committee chair prospects discussed. Carl B. Stiger is seen as likely to lead judiciary committees in the house, while Joe R R Frailey may keep the senate chair. Committees plan meetings tonight and tomorrow to prepare for a week of incoming bills.

House Carl B. Stiger Miller Frailey Senate Joe RR. Frailey Fort Madison

Stiles Funeral at Church Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Stiles who died Sunday evening are announced for 1 30 Wednesday afternoon at the Pleasant Hill Church southeast of Washington. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Plans for the services were not completed until this morning.

Mary Elizabeth Stiles Measant PN Washington Pleasant Hill

Paintings Exhibit at Parsons College Spotlight George Washington Portrayals

Mrs. R. S. Warfel of the DAR urges Washington chapter members to attend a paintings exhibition at Parsons College. The event, January 23 to 27 possible, features C. H. Taffe works highlighting George Washington’s life, displayed through the Foster family connection with Warson College and Morrell Packing Plant. A small admission is charged.

R. S. Warfel Daughters of the American Revolution Parsons College Washington Log Cabin D. A R Fairfield RK. S. Warfel Dar Washington Iowa DAR George Washington C. H. Taffe Morrell Packing Aelan Aet University of Iowa Younker's Des Moines Warsons College United States California

Reverse Conviction Over Insolvent Bank Case

Iowa Supreme Court rules it impossible for a court to determine when a bank employee believes the institution is insolvent. J. A. Brown of Manning challenged his conviction for accepting a deposit while knowing the bank was insolvent, and the high court reversed the conviction on appeal. Brown had been convicted before the reversal.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court High Court J. A. Brown Manning Brown Supreme Court

First Golf Meet in 1860 at Wrestwick Scotland

The first golf tournament in history took place in 1860 at Wrestwick Scotland. It featured 46 holes in medal play with the winner awarded a emblematic championship prize.

Wrestwick Scotland

Long Reopens Attack On Glass In Senate Fight

In Washington on January 17 Senator Huey Long sought to interrupt debate on the Philippine independence bill to gain authorization for an investigation of the lobby behind the Glass banking bill. Senator Hiram Bingham blocked the plan, tying it to a larger showdown with Glass over bank reform tied to J. P. Morgan. A filibuster truce anticipated a mid afternoon vote on Hoover's veto of the Philippine bill.

Washington, D. C Huey Long Louisiana Hiram Bingham Connecticut Senate Glass Long J. P. Morgan Hoover

Ottumwa Y Five Edged 45-44 by Washington in Close Duel

Washington edged Ottumwa Y 45 to 44 in a hard fought game highlighted by Fuhr scoring 18 points and Ahrens adding 12 for Washington. The Washington five, led by Judevine and Little, played a smooth team game while Ottumwa matched pace and teamwork. Earlier, Washington freshmen defeated West Chester 26-22 to even the slate.

Ottumwa Washington Fuhr Ahrens Washington Guards Judevine Ottumwans Washington High School West Chester Greeian Hasty Palmer Dougall Tucker Foriash Johnson Mulcaby Moore G Eae Wells P Kiesey

Ministers to Convene Tri County Meeting at Muscatine

A tri county ministerial meeting is set for next Monday January 23 at the Cedar Street Methodist church with forenoon and afternoon sessions. Rev KB Fuller of New York City will deliver addresses. Wash ington county and environs association votes to attend. Rev F C Witzigman and Rev S F Wenger to promote the event. Louisa county association participating.

Muscatine Cedar Street Methodist Church KB. RR. Fulkerson New York City Ministerial Association Washington County F.C. Witzigman S. F. Wenger Washington County Association Louisa County Association

Rural teachers meet at courthouse. prize winner noted

About thirty five rural teachers visited the county superintendent at the courthouse Saturday. Mrs Ray Jennings of Beaconsfield Iowa visits relatives. Mrs H L McCleery returns from Iowa City. Washington Butter contest details appear on page 5.

Jackson Township Washington Ray Jennings Beaconsfield Iowa Winnie Palmer Stella Palmer Elsworth Palmer Wellman Grant Goodlander Wapello P. B. Engleman What Cheer OO. E Schmitt H. L. McCleery Iowa City

Talk Local Problems at Rotary Meeting

Washington Rotary members heard three speakers outline goals for the coming year. Supt Peet urged more support for youth programs amid tight budgets. Dr Stutsman described budget cuts affecting schools. Carl Jungbluth urged governments to live within income and cut nonessential services.

Washington Rotary Cub Washington J. H. Peet KB. Stutsman A. KB. Atchison Hard Wits Carl Jungbluth

Change Motto Reflected in Community Spirit Editorial

A short editorial notes the world often treats kindly those who act with good humor and generosity. The piece argues positive character shapes social response and encourages readers to model good-natured behavior in daily life.

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